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"": "Inside the Cabinet Mountain Taoist Grounds.
An infant's cries rang out again and again. The twenty or thirty disciples in the Main Hall were all scrambling about in a fluster.
Luo Xianshen sat quietly beside a wooden table, a pot of tea before him. He seemed perfectly calm, not the least bit unsettled by the children's loud cries.
"Sorry you had to see this, Taoist. Our disciples are all men and have never cared for infants. But don't worry, they'll adapt. Once we're sure all the children are healthy, they'll send them to other safe villages and towns in the mountains to be adopted." Yuan Yinxin's eyes were full of kindness. Sitting across from Luo Xianshen, he held a cup of tea as well and took a sip.
"On their behalf, I thank you, Mountain Lord."
Luo Xianshen nodded, turned slightly, and cupped his hands.
"Please, Taoist. Upholding Heaven's justice is a Taoist's duty, but your compassion and generosity come from your own heart."
"It was my own lack of ability. At the time, I truly couldn't keep them here, nor could I stop that Poisonous Woman." Yuan Yinxin sighed.
Luo Xianshen said nothing.
Yuan Yinxin fell silent as well.
The strained silence lasted about half the time it took to drink a cup of tea.
"I'll find a way to deal with the mountain ban."
"The entrance really is difficult to open again."
"Yes. I'll risk it and give it a try."
"Could you give me something as a token, sir?" Yuan Yinxin asked.
After Luo Xianshen had driven off Yi Yi and the other Spirit Mediums, Yuan Yinxin had invited him to the dojo.
On the way, Yuan Yinxin had repeatedly shown reverence and admiration.
Luo Xianshen remained outwardly calm and felt even