Jueming’s words stunned the young shop assistant standing nearby. Aside from the imperial temples, Mingfa Temple was the most ancient, with a vast number of monks; he had never seen any master extend such a solemn invitation to a guest.
Accepting the gesture with effortless grace, Jian—thinking that since she had been invited, it would be a fine opportunity to look around openly—gave a simple nod and, guided by Jueming, stepped into Mingfa Temple.
Mingfa Temple truly lived up to its status as the oldest temple in the Diling State. Its outer walls were built of blue brick, draped with creeping vines that adorned the masonry. Having weathered the wind and rain of countless generations, the temple appeared all the more weathered and rustic.
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