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Kuan-yin replied, ‘There are seven pearls on his head. If he takes away six,

he will become a dragon.’

Next, Po-wan asked, ‘Why can’t the innkeeper’s daughter speak?’

‘She will start speaking when she sees the man she will marry.’

Then Po-wan asked, ‘Why are there no flowers or fruits in the rich man’s
garden?’

Kuan-yin replied, ‘There are seven caskets of gold and silver in his garden. His

plants and trees will flower and bear fruit when he gives away his treasure.’

Po-wan had asked all three questions he was allowed to ask. He set off home.
On the way he gave the rich man the goddess’s answer. The rich man was so

grateful that he gave Po-wan half his treasure.

pearls : small shiny objects formed treasure : a collection of valuable
inside the shell of an oyster things such as gold or silver

caskets : small boxes for holding set off : began a journey
jewels grateful : feeling thankful

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