The child's smile was simply too brilliant for the Taoist priest to ignore. It became even brighter as he bowed towards Ms. Qian's hand and reached for Manbao's head, smiling as he asked, "Ms. Qian has come with her devotion. It has been half a year since we last met. Manbao has grown much taller, and her complexion is rosy and healthy."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Qian immediately beamed with joy, "Yes, I've brought her to the mountain to fulfill our vow. Not only has she gotten much healthier, but I also feel much better this year."
Ms. Qian said, "Apart from that, we have also come to ask the Abbot for an interpretation of a dream."
The Taoist priest glanced at the basket in Ms. Qian's hands and thoughtfully said, "Abbot Shouqing is in seclusion. Ms. Qian will have to wait a moment. Why not first pay respects to Daode Tianzun with the young devotee?"
Ms. Qian naturally had no objections.
