THE GREEN EYED PRINCESS

o represented the third generation of his monk lineage dedicated to the temple's preservation and the maintenance of its tranquil aura. The temple had garnered a reputation for being a place of devout worship, but it also h

tacle was nothing short of breathtaking, especially in the early morning hours. At dawn, an elderly gentleman, his visage etched with the wisdom of years, sat serenely upon a finely crafted wooden chair, quietly

ated through the air. The weathered wooden door creaked open,

ounced softly, setting the tray down w

s eyes to crinkle with age. His long, snow-white beard flowed gracefully, and he extended his hand t

taking a sip. The flavour remained as flawle

tea for quite a few years now

g of memories. "This tea is perfection itself. I savour it dail

lt." The other man inquired, a

ened. "No, merely a playful jest, a

ter certainly knows how to ruffle fea

with mischievousness. "Not

chair. "I still remember the day when she said to me that she would brew tea for me every day, and I

also knows it

waved his hand, "that little

Exam is in two days. Who do y

o the man standing behind him and said, "Soten, ma

d. Master, do you want Ais

with her own work. So let Aishi take the charge besid

s wish," then grabbed the tr

l field. And how they use their knowledge is based on their own abilities. His disciples also have many followers under them. When he thought back to years ago, a smile tugged on his lips. The i

efits. But making the tea is not that easy at all, but to his surprise, she was able to do it without any difficulty. Sometimes he really wond

st of Lupak

was injured. He stopped, held on to some trees to support his body, and heaved a sigh. It was already dusk, and there was no sign of the sun. The light slowly drifted into darkness. Soon he needs to find a shelter before it's fully dark. Supporting his body again, he started to walk but almost slipped again. His body was aching, and the pain from the injury was adding another layer of torture. He walked for a few mo

gaze, the first thing he beheld were a p

omposed concern. His body throbbed with pain, and fatigu

nd it won't hold for long. Come with me," the stranger urged,

ou my aid," the stranger implored

d like a distant battle cry. Once inside, he was guided to sit, leaning against the cave's rugged wall. A warm, crackling fire already danced in the corner, casti