After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fangsheng politely declined Felix's warm dinner invitation, and the two of them stepped onto the dusty path together.
The setting sun slowly sank below the horizon, casting its final rays across the land. The yellowish-brown houses seemed to don a golden cloak, appearing exceptionally warm and serene. However, Fangsheng did not linger to admire the scenery. While the view before him was pleasant enough, he knew that even the most beautiful filter could not conceal the hardships of the villagers' daily lives.
They passed through the village and returned once more to the tranquil Lakeside Forest. Bathed in the twilight, the woods looked breathtakingly beautiful and calm. Fangsheng raised his gaze to the sky and saw a bright moon hanging in the night air. Moonlight spilled across the ground, illuminating the path ahead of them. He felt a mysterious and solemn atmosphere envelop the entire world.
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