C56 Zhong Ye

Parked at the entrance of the Ancient Bookstore was an unassuming Volkswagen Phaeton, its license plate beginning with the character for Pleeburn.

The bookstore's doors were wide open, casting a bright white light from within.

Elder Xu sat on a mahogany chair, enjoying his freshly brewed tea.

Surrounding him were shelves laden with books that had seen better days.

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