Chapter 60: Falling into Water

The three of them walked towards an old tree with red ribbons tied to its branches. By the tree, some monks had set up stands to tell fortunes and give blessings.

Revenge was the only goal Jun Huang kept in mind. Matters of the heart did not interest her. She went to the old monk on the fringe of the line of stands and put her hands together as a show of respect. She closed her eyes. The breeze sent her black hair flying and it tangled with the catkins in the air.

The monk returned the gesture and asked Jun Huang to take a seat. “Is the gentleman praying for someone?”

“Yes,” Jun Huang said calmly. “My younger brother and a friend.” She was thinking about her long lost brother and Qi Yun.

The monk nodded. He took out two talismans for safety and handed them to Jun Huang. They were triangle in shape and bright red in color. “Here. These can ensure a lifetime of safety and peace.”

Jun Huang took the talismans and put some silvers into the donation box next to the stand. She stood up and left....