Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Ge Tong, unaware of the significance of a dragon-shaped paperweight, becomes intrigued by it while shopkeeper Zhou Jingyuan shares his struggles after returning to the Daoist temple. Chen Hai, seeking to build connections, proposes trading the paperweight for Zhou's copper items, revealing the complexities of sect merit and the challenges faced by lower-ranking disciples. The conversation shifts to Zhou's daughter, Qingyun, who longs for a place in the Daoist Academy. Chen Hai offers her a position in his herb garden, hoping to help her cultivate, despite Zhou's reservations about Chen's past. This interaction highlights the struggles of disciples and the harsh realities of their aspirations.

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