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  • 116 李靖请教道人高姓大名,道人道:“我乃灵鹫山燃灯道人是也。今商纣失德,天下大乱,你且不必为官,待武周兴兵,再出山立功立业。”李靖叩谢道人,回关隐迹去了。
  • 116 Li Jing respectfully inquired after the Daoist’s name. The Daoist replied: “I am Randeng Daoist, from Spirit Vulture Mountain. The King Zhou of Shang has lost his virtue, and chaos reigns across the land. For now, there is no need for you to hold a post in the court—when King Wu’s army rises, come forth again to earn your merit.” Li Jing bowed in gratitude to the Daoist and returned to his pass to withdraw into seclusion.

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