Chapter 64: Daoist Priest Maojuzi and Cang'erzi (Teaser)
Inside a tailor's shop in the city, Song You had just gathered his thoughts and was now standing in front of an old granny. He was showing her some measurements, explaining that he wanted something similar to a dalian to be sewn onto a saddle bag.
“About this size...” he gestured.
The old granny squinted and carefully examined the measurements before pulling out a ruler. “It’s bigger than a wallet,” she remarked.
“Yes, it shouldn’t be too flat.”
“Are you planning to carry something large, sir?” she asked.
“Yes.”
“How big?” she inquired.
“About...”
“Meow!” A cat pawed at his robe.
Song You looked down and understood immediately. He picked up the cat and held it up to show it to the old granny.
“To carry this,” he explained.
“You want it to be sewn onto a horse’s saddle bag?” she confirmed.
“I'm taking her on a long journey,” he replied.
“Understood,” the granny said confidently, waving her hand.
“Thank you, granny,” Song You said. He trusted the expertise of the seasoned craftswoman. After leaving a deposit and agreeing on a time to bring the saddle bag for sewing, he left with the calico cat.
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A few days later, Song You had nearly mastered the swallows' flight techniques. Besides gaining a new skill, he had also experienced a fresh perspective and gained new insights. He had truly learned a lot.
It was time to leave. With Qingyangzi's permission, Song You went to the backyard of the Daoist temple. The yard and its surroundings were...
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