At first, many people knelt and prayed together, but gradually, as the steps got higher and higher, fewer and fewer people joined in. Yin Han was single-minded, his mind filled with the image of the girl. If he could truly protect her and keep her safe, he would ask for nothing, even leaving her.
Yin Han climbed 166 steps without taking a break. When he reached the top of the mountain, he frowned slightly and walked into the temple without stopping.
He kept track of the time. The temple was far from the city, a two-hour drive away. He had promised the girl he would go see her as soon as he finished his work.
As soon as Yin Han entered the temple, a monk wearing a kasaya and with prayer beads on his wrist approached him. He was the only one inside.
"I want a peace charm." Yin Han clasped his hands together and bent over.
"Benefactor, since you want a peace charm, why don't you kowtow instead and use your hands?" the monk said calmly.
A hint of surprise flashed in Yin Han's eyes, because he had kept his eyes closed from the moment he saw the monk. Wasn't it supposed to be based on first impressions?
Yin Han showed no sign of guilt and replied calmly, "I don't want her to see me sad."
“You are indeed honest, benefactor,” the monk said, taking a piece of cloth from his robe.
He then handed it to Yin Han, saying, "Take it; I prepared it for you a long time ago."
"Any other requests?" Yin Han asked honestly, but the monk waved his hand.
Yin Han frowned slightly. Now that he had gotten what he wanted, he didn't linger or stand on ceremony and turned to leave.
All that could be heard from behind was the monk's voice: "Benefactor, in this life, what is meant to be yours will be yours."
Yin Han turned around, only to find that the person was no longer there...
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