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The luxurious temple nestled deep in the mountains was lit brightly from end to end. Anyone who didn’t know better would think today marked some major religious festival or ceremonial celebration.
At the highest, most central point of the complex stood the Divine Elder Palace. Light from within shone through the paper windows, so it was already bright on its own, but from outside, it looked almost as if the building were on fire. Yet it wasn’t just candlelight; there were glimmers of divine light of various hues, constantly flashing and shimmering, leaking out through every gap.
It was as if five-colored lightning were silently flaring inside.
Any junior Daoist who passed by at a distance and caught sight of this would be struck with amazement. And when they saw Zhuchengzi, the temple owner, standing frozen like a statue at the door, their astonishment deepened by threefold. They wouldn’t dare linger and would immediately quicken their steps, hurrying away.
Within the hall, the divine light eventually faded. Only the golden-yellow glow of candlelight remained, burning as if the place were still aflame.
“Creeaak...”
The great palace doors slowly opened. It was quiet inside.
Only a Daoist stepped out, crossing the threshold. Beside him, a calico cat bounded like a rabbit, leaping out past the threshold in one smooth hop.
“Thank you for waiting, fellow Daoist,” said Song You, cupping his hands respectfully toward Zhuchengzi.
“No, no, not at all...” Zhuchengzi hurried to return the gesture....
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