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There were many large lakes in Yunzhou, and not far outside Yundu City lay a vast body of water known as Lake Yun, stretching nearly three hundred li around. On the far side of the lake rose tall mountains, their steep cliffs reflected in the water.
The lakeside was lined with reeds and thatch, and during this season, they had just come into bloom, their feathery tops also mirrored in the lake's surface.
The Daoist walked slowly along the shore, bamboo staff in hand and a conical hat on his head. Behind him followed a dark red horse, and lying across its back was a little girl in a tri-colored outfit, eyes half-shut, dozing.
By his side walked a short, thin young man, who looked equally lacking in energy.
“Did you not sleep well last night, sir?” The Daoist turned his head and smiled at the guide. “Or were you out chasing mice too?”
At the mention of chasing mice, the little girl on the horse perked up and sat upright, casting a confused glance at him. She looked around but saw no mice, so she yawned and lazily lay back down.
“…I truly didn’t sleep well last night,” the guide muttered.
He wasn’t particularly afraid of the Daoist finding out that he had gone to retrieve the snake bones, skin, and gallbladder. After all, the...
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