Vernacular Jin Ping Mei.

Summary

The Elder reveals that the temple was originally built by Zhou Xiu but is now in disrepair. Xi Men Qing offers to sponsor repairs in exchange for a record of fate. He meets a peculiar monk, who agrees to accompany him home. As they arrive, it's revealed to be Wang Liu Er's birthday. Dai An, tasked with escorting the monk, complains about the long walk. At home, Xi Men Qing hosts the monk, offering a lavish meal and wine. The monk shares his special medicinal pills, which promise eternal youth and vitality, emphasizing their rarity and potency. Xi Men Qing is intrigued by the monk's claims and the potential benefits of the medicine.

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