Minyue Prefecture, the county city.
In the neighborhood lanes, many people formed a circle, their gazes hot yet reverent as they looked towards the stone steps where a Lama Master, donned in a red kasaya and a monk's hat, was standing.
"Those of you who have called out names, quickly bring your children here, and I will pray for you so that powerful immortals may look after you!"
The Lama Master revealed a smile, seeming amiable as he spoke to the surrounding people.
"Please wait, Master, someone has already been sent to fetch them!"
"The Master must be taking the children from our county to become immortal's disciples."
"Master, won't you take me too? I'm actually only sixty-three..."
The local villagers were chattering away, creating quite a lively scene.
The Lama Master kept smiling the whole time, attentively listening to what the townspeople were saying.