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My classmate's aunt didn't want bulk goods; she hated that mistress so much that she was willing to pay several times the price. In reality, Ghost Wife Nana is a very common brand and generally not expensive. I sold it to her for four thousand, and after deducting costs, I could at least make over half in profit. The aunt trusted me and promptly paid the full amount on the spot. I immediately called Second Uncle to ask him to send over a better quality Ghost Wife Nana.
A few days later, the Amulet arrived. The aunt, who lived near the school, came right away to pick it up after I notified her. When she opened the package and saw the Amulet depicting a woman's figure, she asked, "How do you use this?"
I told her that as long as she worshipped it properly and made sincere wishes, it would work. However, she must be careful not to betray her partner; otherwise, there would be backlash. The aunt nodded repeatedly, saying that since she hated such people, how could she possibly do that?
I felt relieved and, out of caution, advised her not to casually tell others that she bought a spirit talisman from me. I had already made it clear to everyone at school that I would never sell spirit talismans. If anyone found out, they would say I was being two-faced! The aunt agreed and said she wouldn't even tell her niece.
Two days later, school officially ended for the semester. The first half of the sophomore year was over just like that. Hu Xiaoyi invited me over to hang out and also show Qin Zhenzhen's family the Amulet. This guy was completely infatuated with Qin Zhenzhen; everything he did revolved around her family. Before I could respond, Qin Senior Sister called again, hoping I could accompany Zheng Xuejie to find Ma Rulong.
The semi-annual soul exchange time was approaching, and only Fat Daoist and Ma Rulong could handle this matter. I calculated the time, and indeed it was close. Among everyone, only Liang Xi had been quiet. Ever since he bought those two Amulets, he had no free time. Even on weekends, he would go around doing odd jobs. I had already told him not to rush about repaying; he could wait until after graduation to settle it. But Liang Xi was too honest; he couldn't stand owing money without paying it back. There was nothing I could do but let him be.
Thinking about going home with nothing much to do for now, Second Uncle said he would take me to the temple for blessings on the White Olive Amulet, but he had been busy lately and would have to wait until after his trip to Thailand. So I agreed to Qin Senior Sister's request first. I called Fat Daoist and Ma Rulong; he said it was no problem since he was still at Wangsheng Mountain and told me to bring people over directly. However, we needed to hurry because he would be busy helping someone else in a few days.
I quickly arranged with both Senior Sisters and took them to Henan. It had been a while since I'd seen Zheng Xuejie; she looked much better now. I didn't know if it was due to the influence of the soul inside her body, but she wasn't as carefree as before; instead, she seemed a bit reserved when she saw me. I greeted her with a smile and asked how she felt. Zheng Xuejie said she was fine but sometimes dreamed of another version of herself lying in bed. During those dreams, she found herself unable to move.
I guessed this was a side effect of having two souls awakening simultaneously. Zheng Xuejie didn't think much of it; she really hoped to fulfill her promise and not let that poor soul down again.
Qin Senior Sister discreetly pinched me from the side and whispered, "Why have you been avoiding me lately? Every time I look for you, you're nowhere to be found!"
I forced a bitter smile and thought if your sister could wake up, I wouldn't be avoiding you...
Qin Senior Sister didn’t understand this; she kept mumbling complaints beside me. I had no choice but to put on a smiling face since she had helped a lot when the lawyer came for evidence before.
Soon, we arrived at Luo Fu Mountain, which is referred to as Wangsheng Mountain by Ma Rulong. A long time had passed since the last Extradition Ceremony, but when I saw that open space, I couldn't help but recall the scene of the lantern rising into the sky, accompanied by thousands of spirits. Ma Rulong had been waiting at the temple for a while, and he greeted us joyfully upon our arrival.
Looking at this face that was identical to Fatty Banlada's, I felt an indescribable emotion inside me. Banrada taught me that life is not just about making money; one must also be wise. There are things one should not touch if they are not meant to do so.
Knowing that we were here to transfer souls, Ma Rulong brought Zheng Xuejie into the temple. He first placed a compass on her forehead to sense her energy and then informed us that Zheng Xuejie's soul was stable enough for the transfer. However, since the daytime sun was too strong and could harm the soul, he suggested we eat first and proceed with the next step at midnight.
Of course, we had no objections; we would follow his lead.
During dinner, I asked Ma Rulong if there were any simple Daoist Arts to deal with Sorcerers. After the attack in the hotel last time, if it weren't for Azan Menta, I might have already died. The White Olive Amulet is not infallible; if a Sorcerer is determined to kill, it cannot stop them. However, I couldn't afford to have an Ajan protect me twenty-four hours a day.
As for learning some skills from an Ajan, that would be too difficult, and Second Uncle and Grandpa would not agree.
After thinking it over, I decided to turn to Ma Rulong for help. He asked me whether I wanted to deal with Sorcerers or protect myself from Voodoo attacks.
I inquired about the difference; aren't they essentially the same?
Ma Rulong replied, "Of course they are different. Dealing with a Sorcerer is akin to attempting murder. Protecting yourself is called self-defense. One involves taking a knife to attack someone, while the other involves using a shield for defense; how can they be the same?"
I was confused by his explanation and thought for a moment before asking, "Which one is simpler?"
Ma Rulong said, "Of course defense is simpler. I will draw you a talisman that guarantees you will be immune to all poisons and ward off evil spirits!"
I then asked what if it was against a Sorcerer? Ma Rulong replied, "That becomes difficult; you would need to take me as your master. According to tradition, you must first bow nine times..."
I hadn't finished speaking when I dismissed the idea. What a joke, I've never bowed my head to many people in my life...
In the end, I bought a talisman from Ma Rulong for two hundred yuan. It was strung together with red thread, looking no different from those obtained at temples. I skeptically asked, "This thing isn't wholesale, is it?"
"How could it be!" Ma Rulong replied, "What kind of relationship do we have? How could I give you something ordinary? This is a top-quality exorcism talisman from Longhu Mountain. Most people wouldn't be able to buy it for two hundred; even two thousand wouldn't get it! You're just a good person, and since we have some affinity, I'm letting you take advantage of this!"
Hearing him say that, I believed him to a large extent and tucked the talisman close. Ma Rulong said that with this talisman, no matter what Voodoo was thrown at me, it wouldn't work—very powerful! Qin Senior Sister and Zheng Xuejie also clamored for one after hearing this. In the end, Ma Rulong made an extra four hundred. Watching him casually earn so much in just a few minutes made me very envious. My buddy had worked hard all semester and hadn't made much. Look at him—six hundred yuan in just a few minutes; it's really infuriating how some people have it so easy.
Time quickly passed, and by midnight, Ma Rulong woke us up, saying it was time to transfer souls.
He instructed Zheng Xuejie to sit on the bed with her palms facing up and said that her soul would temporarily leave her body for a while to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, which would greatly benefit the stability of her soul. Zheng Xuejie didn't understand any of this, so she just listened to whatever he said.
Once she was settled, Ma Rulong donned his Taoist robe and held a wooden sword. He scattered glutinous rice and burned Paper Talismans. After busying himself for quite a while, he finally pulled out a compass from his pocket, pointed it at Zheng Xuejie, and shouted, "Heaven and Earth are mysterious; the universe is vast! I command you by the urgent decree of Taishang Laojun: let your soul leave your body!"
After saying this, he bit his fingertip and drew a blood mark on the compass. A stream of Yin Qi surged out and directly entered Zheng Xuejie's body. I saw her body start to tremble violently as she emitted sounds of pain. Qin Senior Sister looked a bit anxious and asked if anything would go wrong.
I glanced at the calm Ma Rulong and then told her, "Don't worry; nothing will happen."
Before long, another weak stream of Yin Qi floated out from Zheng Xuejie's body. Ma Rulong quickly tapped the compass and shouted, "Bind!"
The previous thick stream of Yin Qi rapidly left Zheng Xuejie's body and coiled around the other stream of Yin Qi like a long snake. Ma Rulong began to chant something under his breath. After several minutes, he raised the compass and tapped it on Zheng Xuejie's forehead while calling out, "Soul, return..."
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