Chapter 553: A Treasure That Lady Calico Likes
The calico cat turned its head, scanning the grand hall of the temple and the many monks illuminated by candlelight. There was a vague sense of doubt creeping into its mind, though it couldn't quite pinpoint the reason.
If only Yan An were here...
Yan An was often foolish, but sometimes, he could be surprisingly clever—especially when Lady Calico didn’t recognize something. In those moments, he would suddenly become very knowledgeable.
If Yan An were here, he would definitely know why this felt strange.
For now, the calico cat could only turn its gaze toward the Daoist behind it, staring at him without blinking.
The Daoist merely lowered his head and smiled at her.
“Just watch and see...” His voice was so soft that only she could hear it.
The cat's unsettled heart immediately calmed.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed from outside.
Two figures entered. The first was the young monk who had left earlier, now carrying a tray covered with a red cloth. It was impossible to tell what lay beneath. Closely following him was an older monk, walking in step with him, his protective stance revealing just how valuable the object must be.
The two monks quickly approached the higher platform of the hall, setting the tray before the head monk. Only then did they lift the red cloth.
Song You looked up.