Heaven Does Not Respond.

Summary

Wen Chao Sheng, exhausted from chopping wood, reflects on his surprising strength after splitting cedar logs. As he struggles to replicate his earlier success, Lü Zhiming, tending to his garden, reminisces about a bijou tree and lost companionship. Their interactions shift when Lü Zhiming introduces chess, revealing Wen Chao Sheng's unexpected skill. During their game, a moment of distraction leads Wen Chao Sheng to sense danger, prompting a realization that the bijou tree symbolizes a sword rather than a mere plant. This chapter concludes with a sense of mystery and introspection about past promises and hidden truths.

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