The Stone Carver.

Summary

Little Zheng and Brother Lawson discuss the grandfather's health and the dangers of the Wasteland. Little Zheng shares alarming news about the Wasteland's altered paths, leading many to disappear or return insane. Lawson feels reassured knowing he is a higher-level stele engraver. After treating Grandpa Zheng with a purification tablet, they share a meal. Grandpa Zheng warns Lawson about the Wasteland's current dangers, hinting at deeper knowledge. He instructs Little Zheng to fetch something from a blacksmith, indicating he has important information to share with Lawson, but urges him to keep it secret from Little Zheng.

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