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Under the yellow plum tree, the ground was covered with scattered stones.
On the stone platform sat an ancient qin with golden strings. A stunning woman dressed in white stood beside it, followed by a maidservant. Both of them bowed simultaneously to the Daoist in front of them.
“Thank you both,” the Daoist said as he bowed.
“We are here to guard the Ghost City for the Daoist. You gave us the Longevity Pill as a fair exchange. No need to thank us,” the woman replied.
“I thank you for your three years of qin music, and for the care you gave to Lady Calico,” the Daoist said sincerely.
“Playing the qin was just a whim, something we were willing to do when the mood struck. It has nothing to do with you, Daoist Master,” the woman explained. “The one who accompanied Lady Calico to play was actually my maid; that has nothing to do with me. I have my own duties and cannot abandon my post despite our exchange.”
“...” Song You shook his head and didn’t press further. Instead, he asked, “Now that the underworld has been formed and our agreement fulfilled, where will you two go next?”
“It’s too stuffy here. Wait, we’re not even in the mountains anymore. Still, it’s so dark and confined, no sun or stars to see. We’ve stayed too long and just want to leave,” the woman replied gently and calmly, her voice soft.
“Not only stuffy, but full of yin and ghostly energy. We may be monsters, but we are creatures of the living world,” the maid added. “Daoist Master, you have no idea how we’ve endured these yea...
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