Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

at the same time,

Inside the Yonghe Temple,

It's still that quiet, secluded little courtyard.

This was originally the residence of Abbot Sanmudan. Besides him, there was also a young novice monk who was responsible for cleaning and serving tea and water to Sanmudan.

Since Liu Shiyuan moved in, in order to prevent too many people from knowing his whereabouts, the young novice monk was sent away, and his daily life was taken care of by the people around Liu Shiyuan.

at this time,

Sanmu Dan walked in from outside, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, Mr. Liu, is there something you need from me?"

Liu Shiyuan pointed to the sofa: "Sit down and talk."

Sanmu Dan sat down opposite Liu Shiyuan, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, Mr. Liu, what brings you here?"

Liu Shiyuan said coldly, "Sanmu Dan, I'm leaving here. I don't want to cause you any more trouble."

Sanmu Dan's expression froze for a moment, then he said, "Mr. Liu, do you have a better or safer place to stay than here?"

Liu Shiyuan: "No."

Sanmu Dan: "Mr. Liu, if you're not going anywhere, why are you leaving? Things are getting tense outside right now, I don't think leaving now is the wisest choice."

Liu Shiyuan stared into Sanmu Dan's eyes and asked, "Oh, so you don't obey my orders?"

Why are you suddenly concerned about my safety?

Sanmu Dan said with a serious and earnest expression, "These are two different things. I just want to live my life as abbot in peace and quiet. I'll retire after another year. I don't want to cause any trouble at this time. But I will always be grateful to you, sir."

Liu Shiyuan: "At least you still have a shred of conscience."

The water boiled at that moment.

Liu Shiyuan picked up the kettle and brewed a pot of Da Hong Pao tea, instantly filling the room with a rich aroma of tea.

Liu Shiyuan personally poured a cup of tea for Sanmu Dan and said, "Sanmu Dan, thank you for taking care of me these past few days."

Da Hong Pao is one of the finest teas in Sanmu Dan's collection. It was a gift from a wealthy man from out of town when he visited him. It is said to be tea leaves picked from a centuries-old tea tree in Wuyi Mountain. This top-quality Da Hong Pao has been so highly sought after that a single ounce of tea is worth a fortune, and it is priceless; even if you have the money, you may not be able to buy it.

Sanmu Dan looked at the tea set in front of him. It was something he used regularly and was very familiar with. As a monk, he neither smoked nor drank alcohol. He usually enjoyed drinking tea and chanting sutras to relax his mind and body.

Sanmu Dan picked up the teacup and drank the scalding hot tea. Instantly, a warm current flowed down his body, making him feel extremely comfortable.

Sanmu Dan gently put down his teacup and said, "Amitabha, Mr. Liu, I shouldn't have asked you, but these are extraordinary times. I feel it's very inappropriate for you to leave now. It would be better if you didn't find a better place to stay."

Liu Shiyuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, is there something wrong with it?"

Sanmu Dan paused for a few seconds before saying, "Breaking news: Xiao Zhan's men arrested your people at the entrance of the city's No. 1 Detention Center. If nothing unexpected happens, you've already been implicated, so it's very dangerous for you to go out now; you could be arrested at any time."

Liu Shiyuan already knew that Qi Jingtian had arrested Scarface and his gang, as well as that Xia Keke was impersonating Qin Huanhuan, and that his men were doing everything they could to hunt down Guo Meimei and Xia Keke...

So he said, "The news of the big boss offering the first incense last night has already spread throughout the capital. Obviously, my plan has failed. I didn't expect Xiao Zhan to be so much smarter than I thought. It should no longer be a secret that I am hiding here."

"If we don't leave now, are we going to wait for Xiao Zhan to come and arrest me?"

Sanmu Dan shook his head and said, "Mr. Liu, is there anywhere safer outside than here?"

Even if Xiao Zhan knows you're hiding here, he wouldn't dare to easily barge in and arrest you.

A ruthless glint flashed deep in Liu Shiyuan's eyes.

He picked up the purple clay teapot and poured another cup of tea for Sanmu Dan, then raised his own teacup and said, "Sanmu Dan, thank you for taking care of me these past few days. I will seriously consider your suggestion."

Sanmu Dan picked up his teacup: "Mr. Liu, you're too kind. As I said before, I will always be grateful to you."

"Every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, someone asks me to recite scriptures and pray for his family, as well as to perform rituals for his deceased family members."

After finishing his sentence, Sanmu Dan drank the tea in his cup in one gulp. He only felt that this tea was a little more bitter than the previous one, but he didn't care. After all, the first brew of tea is not good. The second and third brews are the really good ones.

Seeing that Sanmu Dan had finished his tea, Liu Shiyuan suddenly asked, "Sanmu Dan, you broke your promise to me back then. Do you regret it?"

Sanmu Dan paused for a moment, then said, "Mr. Liu, we've already discussed this matter and reached a consensus. Saying more would only hurt our feelings."

At this moment, Miki Hiroo walked in with a solemn expression and said, "Sir, everything is ready, we can set off."

Liu Shiyuan stood up and said to Sanmu Dan, "I'm leaving. If fate allows, we'll meet again in the next life."

After Liu Shiyuan finished speaking, he walked out, stopped at the door, turned around and looked at Sanmu Dan, saying, "I believe that a person should keep their promises, after all, a person cannot stand without integrity."

After saying this, Liu Shiyuan strode away...

Sanmu Dan was stunned by Liu Shiyuan's last words, thinking to himself, "What is Liu Shiyuan rambling on about?"

Something just doesn't feel right.

What does it mean to be destined to meet again in the next life?

Are there people who cannot stand without integrity?

How am I not keeping my word?

Seeing Liu Shiyuan leave, Sanmu Dan wanted to stand up and see him off, since Liu Shiyuan's departure was a good thing for him...

"Huh, what's going on?"

Sanmu Dan tried to get up twice but couldn't, as if he had no strength left.

He was very puzzled.

What's wrong with me today?

This shouldn't be the case for someone who practices martial arts for fitness.

Sanmu Dan was puzzled, but didn't think much of it.

He braced himself against the coffee table, trying to stand up.

Suddenly, a sharp, cramping pain shot through my abdomen, and a gushing, scalding liquid rushed straight up my throat from my chest. I couldn't suppress it, and I coughed up a mouthful of blood that I'd been drinking for decades…

"puff!"

A mouthful of black, foul-smelling blood sprayed onto the coffee table.

Sanmu Dan's body stiffened, then his head lolled to the side, and he collapsed beside the coffee table. His body twitched unconsciously a few times, and then he fell silent...

A few minutes later,

The young novice monk walked in and saw his master lying on the ground. He was horrified and rushed forward to help him up, but then realized something was wrong. He touched Sanmudan's mouth and nose and found that Sanmudan was already dead...

The young novice monk cried out in terror, "Help! Something terrible has happened! The master has passed away!"

at the same time,

Doorway,

Xiao Zhan put down the phone and said to Xia Keke and Zhang Guoqiang, "The higher-ups have approved our arrest of Liu Shiyuan."

Xia Keke commanded in a deep voice, "Everyone, proceed according to plan. Be careful not to alert anyone unrelated. If anyone resists, kill them on the spot!"