Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

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Summary: Xing De, a skilled archer from Zezhou, was known for his prowess in the greenwood. Despite being sought after by merchants for protection, he struggled financially. After a failed business venture, he encountered a mysterious elderly man and his companions at a roadside inn. Driven by greed, Xing De attempted to rob them but was humiliatingly defeated. The old man and his servant easily thwarted Xing De's attacks, catching his arrows and taking his money. This experience transformed Xing De, who thereafter shared his story as a lesson in humility and the consequences of greed.

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