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On December 20th of the 16th year of the Reform era, at a train station in the south of Beijing, a middle-aged vendor in his thirties with a fair complexion and slight beard was loudly advertising: "Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, come take a look! Don't miss out, no deceit involved in this deal.
Here we have genuine 'Peace Talisman Bags' from the Capital City's Chaotian Palace, 'Tathagata Buddha Statues' hand-carved by high monks from Longfu Temple in the Capital City, 'Heaven Emperor Statues' from Longhu Mountain with the Saint Seal, and 'True Spirit Position Charts' also from Longhu Mountain with the Saint Seal.