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“Thank you for your assistance, sir.”
“Don’t mention it.”
“Then I shall take my leave.” General Chen carefully tucked away a triangular talisman and walked out the front door.
The street was bustling at this time, with several vendors occupying the area in front of the shops. General Chen cautiously made his way through the vendors, stepping over a pile of dry leaves on the ground. He glanced back at the leaves, sensing something, but didn’t pay it any mind and continued to stride away.
Behind him, one person stayed back to lead the horse, while the others hurriedly followed.
After a moment, there was some movement in the pile of leaves.
“Swish…”
The leaves scattered, and a calico cat emerged. It shook its body before stretching lazily, glancing around before gracefully returning to the house.
With a nimble leap, it jumped onto the table.
Outside was noisy as the calico cat spoke softly, “Daoist Master…”
“Hmm?”
“Why did you bury me with leaves?”
“It was clearly the wind that blew the leaves to you; I didn’t bury you.”
“You blew them.”
“How could you sully my reputation for no reason?”
“It was you who blew them.”
“Well, it’s autumn now. Since you were sleeping on the street, I was afraid you would catch a chill, so I covered you with leaves to keep you warm.”
“…?” The calico cat tilted her head, staring at him with suspicion.
It was unclear whether she chose to believe him or simply didn’t...
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