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"Many thanks for your guidance, Mirror Goddess." The Daoist bowed respectfully to the Mirror Island Lake Goddess. "I’ve imposed upon you long enough, and it’s time I took my leave."
"Many thanks for your guidance!"
The cat, who had been busy with something else, immediately turned her head at the Daoist’s words, as if some instinct deep inside her had been triggered, and echoed the words she’d just heard.
"It can’t be called guidance," the Mirror Island Lake Goddess replied with a slight pause, still watching the Daoist. "Merely an exchange between old friends. I have heard mortals speak of ‘using four taels to move a thousand catties,’ but it requires the utmost skill in applying force. Your current mastery cannot yet be called profound; you have learned but a single move, and your strength is weaker still. You must think carefully and choose your moment well."
"Thank you, Mirror Goddess."
The Daoist’s expression was calm as he replied, "Think of it merely as hosting an old friend. Since he is an old friend, I happen to have a deeply memorable experience that will be quite fitting to entertain him with."
"That would be best."
The Mirror Island Lake Goddess pursed her lips after speaking, choosing not to dwell further on the subject.
"We shall take our leave, then."
"We shall take our leave, then!"
"Safe travels, both of you."
She inclined her body in a bow to the Daoist, then, after a brief silence, perhaps recalling something, and added, "It seems the outside world is now at the turn from summer...
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