With hands clasped together, his expression was devout.
He murmured softly, as if reciting an ancestral rite text. Moreover, the girl could vaguely hear a voice from the man, calm yet filled with deep longing.
"... I travel far, under the protection of heaven and earth and the blessings of my ancestors, I am healthy, and all affairs go smoothly, fortunately without causing any concern to you."
"Since leaving the kind faces, time has flown swiftly, though the path of seeking immortality is weary and dusty, my diet is moderate, my living regular, never being ill, wherever I go, I am aided by good friends, like bathing in the spring breeze."
"Apart from official duties, I always remember the teachings at home, study diligently without slack."
