Chapter 1699 We Might Bump Into Him
"All right." Elijah nodded. "Could you kindly pass the fruits and flowers to the mentor on my behalf?"
Sally looked at Elijah with sympathy.
The senior monk placed his palms together. "Of course."
"Thank you," Elijah responded in kind, returning the gesture.
A complex expression crossed the senior monk's face.
After a moment of silence, he inquired, "Have you been well?"
"Thank you for your concern. Everything's been good." Elijah hesitated before adding, "How is the mentor's health?"
"Much improved."
"That's good to hear," Elijah smiled and exhaled softly. "You should get back to your duties. We'll take our leave."
"You're just in time for the communal meal in the dining hall. Why not join us before you leave?" Brad suggested, trying to stop the departing couple.
"Oh, I am hungry!" Sally quickly interjected.
Soon after, Elijah led Sally to the dining hall.
Along the way, they encountered a few visitors and several cheerful-looking little monks.
Sally, watching this, imagined the carefree days Elijah must have had here as a younger monk.
"I wonder what debt I owed you in a past life. You saved my life and, in return, brought trouble upon yourself," Sally mused.
If Elijah had remained a monk and continued his practices in the monastery, he surely wouldn't have had as many troubles as he did now.
Elijah pinched her hand. "Choosing to leave the monastery was my decision. Don't put that burden on yourself."
Sally remained silent.
Upon reaching the dining hall, they served themselves modest portions and sat in a corner to eat.
Sally quickly understood why Elijah, as a child, didn't prefer the monastery food. It was rather bland.
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