City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang, overwhelmed by grief for his lost parents, finds solace in the embrace of the one-armed Qing Ling, who comforts him with a childhood lullaby. As he falls asleep, he dreams of being a white butterfly in a cosmic realm, encountering three maidens in white robes preparing for reincarnation. They discuss their names, revealing their personalities and aspirations. The scene shifts to the maidens praying before a white wall, symbolizing their transition to a new existence. Gao Yang, yearning for connection, struggles to reach the black-haired maiden, realizing the barrier between them. The chapter concludes with a sense of hope and destiny as the maidens step into the light.

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