"I was wondering where they went. I thought that after gaining clarity and understanding my true nature, these things would be gone."
He moved his gaze away from the seemingly deep abyss-like Ping Lake.
Turning his head, he looked at the bright spring scenery around him and took a deep breath, squinting his eyes.
Gui did not turn back, and said softly:
"This small world is the heart lake you've manifested after gaining clarity and understanding your true nature. Its appearance is materialized from your subconscious; it can take any form. The visions you and I see might not even be the same...
"The scenery and people you just passed by are only the surface elements within your heart lake, while this 'Ping Lake' below is the deepest manifestation of your heart lake."
"Heh, to be precise, this isn't a lake but an abyss that can never be fully explored. No one knows what strange things might emerge from this abyss next."
