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Gusts of night wind occasionally blew past, brushing against everyone's hair or beards. The rustling of tree leaves added an air of solemnity to the atmosphere.
The candlelight in the lantern near their feet seemed to flicker precariously, close to extinguishing. Hui Mu's smile did not reach his eyes as he said, "What are you talking about, Donor? This humble monk is having some trouble understanding."
"Is that so?" Yun Jiuqing smiled and said, "How about I notify the imperial inspectors nearby and have them come and check what trickery you're up to? If you have no trickery, then you shouldn't be afraid of a little inspection by the imperial inspectors, right?"
"..." The two old monks fell into silence. If they could withstand the scrutiny of the imperial inspectors, why would they choose to conduct such shady activities in the dead of night?
This affair had been going on for three years, though they had done much to hide evidence or erase traces.
