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Zhao Yanshi nearly dies of indulgence, quits, prints books, gains six sons
Key takeaway
A man near death came back by quitting lust, and had six sons. A body can be repaired, once the leak is sealed.
A man near death came back by quitting lust, and had six sons. A body can be repaired, once the leak is sealed.
Zhao Yanshi indulged in lust as a youth until his body was so weak he nearly died. After reading a book against lust he reformed completely and paid to print the book for others. His vitality returned and he went on to have six sons.