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Outside the city of Yundu, by the shores of a cloud pool…
A certain gentleman was quietly fishing.
The sky was a soft, pale blue, as was the lake. Fluffy, condensed clouds floated above in small tufts, blown into neat strings by the wind and reflected in the still waters. The breeze rustled through the reeds. It was a truly beautiful scene.
Yet it didn’t seem to be ideal weather or the ideal spot for fishing. The gentleman had been sitting there in still silence for quite some time. The fishing line stirred the water again and again, the lake constantly rippling with subtle movement, but not a single fish was caught.
After some time, someone else approached. It was another angler, but a rather unusual one.
The newcomer looked to be no more than ten or so years old. Her face was fair and unblemished, delicate and clean, with refined features and bright, lively eyes. She was likely more well-kept than even the daughters of high-ranking officials.
She wore a faded, three-colored outfit, clearly old and worn in places. On her feet were a pair of embroidered cloth shoes that fit perfectly. Carrying a small fishing rod that was nearly as long as she was tall, she casually caught a bug near the lakeside for bait, sat down with ease on a nearby stone, and cast her hook into the water.
Then, she struck up a conversation with the gentleman.
These days,...
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