When Darkness Falls, Light the Lamp
Chapter 1038

The art of hospitality

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"": "Because of the distance, as well as the mountain terrain and feng shui, little of the thunderous roar reached the Cloud Dream Taoist Grounds.

Water vapor formed drifting clouds of mist, truly giving the place a dreamlike feeling high among the clouds.

"The comfort of favorable feng shui can make people complacent, and being inside an acupoint eye makes them even less vigilant. We stay on the mountain, above the feng shui formation, while leaving its acupoint eye to our departed teachers. They watch over us, rather than us making direct use of the feng shui. Mr. Luo, how do you feel?"

"Half dream, half reality, with a bottomless abyss beneath our feet. We can never afford to lower our guard, can we?"

Tang Yu's question was also an answer, and his answer was also a question.

"This has certainly opened my eyes."

Luo Bin let out a long breath and looked down toward the very bottom.

At the foot of the mountain ran a raging river.

All the waterfalls emptied into it. With a current that swift, no boat could navigate it, nor could anyone leave by that route.

Farther away, everything was shrouded in mist and impossible to make out clearly.

Just then, several figures hurried toward them from the other end of the cliffside walkway.

Tang Yu went to meet them and explain the situation.

Soon, understanding dawned on their faces, and they looked at Luo Bin with astonishment and curiosity.

"Mr. Luo, this way, please." Tang Yu gestured.

The cliffside walkway was much easier to navigate than the cliff path, and its railings made it safer too.

They passed several imposing halls without entering. After a long walk, they reached another recess in the cliff face. Part of a courtyard projected

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