Sky Shadow.

Summary

Lu Chen reflects on the remnants of a past battle as he ascends the tea mountain, noting how time has erased most traces of the violence that once affected Shimizu Pond Village. He navigates the lush tea trees with ease, recalling his familiarity with the paths. Upon reaching Long Lake, he finds A Tu, a large black dog, playing in the water. After calling the dog back, Lu Chen visits a nameless grave by the lakeside, reminiscing about a woman named Ding Dang and contemplating their potential relationship had she lived. He expresses bittersweet thoughts about the past and acknowledges the pain of loss. Later, Lu Chen returns to a tavern where Old Ma informs him of an urgent communication regarding his situation, hinting at news from the True Lord.

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