But even in these chaotic times, that was no excuse to be a beggar. Still, he had to admit this group of beggars was smart about their location. They knew that people who came to burn incense believed in gods and Buddhas and might be inspired to acts of charity, allowing them to beg for a considerable sum. If they encountered someone truly benevolent, they might even receive something precious.
Tu Xiao'an then saw a stall selling incense and candles. With the Azure Dragon Statue here, people flocked to it, drawn by its fame. Selling incense and candles in this spot was a great idea.
The stall owner was a deeply wrinkled old woman in a wheelchair, with a bag of incense and candles hanging from it. She was making her own living, struggling to survive in these chaotic times.
As he carefully surveyed his surroundings, Tu Xiao'an was astonished. 'Looks like I missed a lot by holing up in the Yaoling Mountain Range for a few months.'
