The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The narrator reflects on a conversation with their uncle about a Dao Shi, who is perceived as impressive due to his knowledge. The uncle, however, downplays this, emphasizing his own skills in brewing tea. He expresses concern for the narrator's future, suggesting that learning from the Dao Shi could provide a meaningful path. The uncle shares his own struggles and loneliness, encouraging the narrator to seize opportunities while young. The next day, the narrator returns items to the Dao Shi, who explains the process of purifying a wooden figure. The conversation shifts to the nature of good and evil, leading the narrator to express a desire to help others, prompting the Dao Shi to inquire about their name.

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