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"": "Dawn had broken.
The dazzling sunlight fell across his face, hot enough to feel like an iron.
Luo Bin walked ahead, with Luo Shan following behind. The two were heading toward the edge of town.
The Guesthouse Owner walked beside Luo Bin.
Soon, they reached the town entrance.
A car was already parked by the roadside.
After Luo Bin and Luo Shan got in, the Guesthouse Owner gave the driver several more instructions before turning to Luo Bin, that same ingratiating smile still on his face.
"Incense Bearer, please come visit often. Once you leave, I'll close off the courtyard and keep it ready for your next stay."
"There's no need to go to all that trouble." Luo Bin shook his head.
"Of course there is, of course there is." The Guesthouse Owner smiled so hard that fine wrinkles crowded his face.
"I won't take up any more of your time. Get some rest in the car."
He closed the door.
The driver pressed the accelerator and pulled away, while he remained by the roadside, waving.
Luo Shan leaned against the seat back and closed his eyes to sleep.
In fact, Luo Shan spent most of his time sleeping.
Luo Bin found nothing strange about that.
With his soul damaged, sleep was the best way to recover.
The same went for nourishing and strengthening the soul. After taking restorative medicine, Luo Bin also needed a good sleep to get the most out of its effects.
The window facing the sun happened to be on Luo Shan's side, so Luo Bin felt only warmth rather than a blinding glare.
Drowsiness washed over him as well.
Luo Bin had not slept last night. He had spent the entire night studying the Buddhist Prayer Beads.
Although the deity