Chapter 136: Tea and Casual Chat at the Stargazing Tower
The two Daoists walked through the bustling streets.
The cat trotted ahead with a cheerful step, seemingly having memorized the route back. She frequently stopped to glance back at Song You and then at the State Preceptor. She looked at Song You's clothes, then at the State Preceptor's, and checked their feet, as if pondering something. Only when they drew closer did she continue forward.
Behind them, the voices of the Daoists could be heard.
“How is Daoist Duoxing doing these days?”
“Still quite vigorous as of my descent from the mountain.”
“When I was young and followed my master, who is also my father, I had the fortune of meeting Daoist Duoxing. I still remember her demeanor clearly,” the State Preceptor said with a nostalgic expression. “I still recall the grace of Daoist Duoxing.”
“She is quite old now and generally stays in the temple, neither descending the mountain nor meeting guests,” Song You answered quietly. “Once I leave, she may hardly open the temple doors again.”
“Really?” The State Preceptor seemed surprised. “I heard that Daoist Duoxing was very fond of making friends in the past.”
“Perhaps she made all her friends when she was younger.”