Ge Yeshi had already made himself very clear. Pushing any further probably wouldn't unearth anything new, so the topic was dropped right there.
The sky was gradually darkening. Unlike the city center, this area had almost no streetlights at night. Pitch black and blindingly dim, it was an effort just to walk the night road.
Ge Yeshi said the hour was getting late and suggested we stay for a casual meal, but we politely declined.
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