In the year 1744, the ninth year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, the capital was a bustling scene. The lively streets were filled with a constant stream of pedestrians and the ringing cries of hawkers. Amidst this secular hubbub strolled a fair and handsome monk in white robes, seemingly untouched by the worldly dust around him.
Weaving through the crowded street, the monk in white arrived before a manor residence and looked up at the plaque above the gate: Thatched Cottage of Close Observations.
Stepping forward, the monk gently knocked on the door.
Chapter 340