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Men become corrupted when they have money, and that's no lie. After His Father earned enough money, he was pulled into the Gambling Table by some shady friends. At first, relying on luck, he won more than he lost and enjoyed it immensely. But later, his luck slowly dwindled at the Gambling Table, losing tens of thousands at a time while winning only a few thousand.
Every gambler has gone through the process of starting small, then escalating to big bets, and eventually ending up in ruin, losing everything. His Father was no exception; in just a month, he lost over a hundred thousand. How could he endure that? With his friends egging him on, saying that as a big Boss worth millions, losing just a few tens of thousands was nothing.
His Father was originally a small fisherman with little education; he couldn't withstand such flattery. The more he lost, the more he bet, and before he knew it, a million had vanished. By the time his family found out, it was already too late to stop.
Around three years ago, housing prices had just started to rise; in many small cities, it was only six or seven hundred per square meter. That year, His Father effectively lost the equivalent of ten to twenty houses. Losing so much made him desperate to win it back; no one could dissuade him. By the end of 2004, aside from the house they lived in, all their assets were gone.
His Father suffered from heart disease due to the stress of losing but still refused to change his ways and insisted on selling their house. His mother cried and screamed, holding scissors to her neck, saying that if he sold the house, she would die right there. Only then did His Father refrain from selling and resolved to quit gambling. He thought that would be the end of it; at worst, they could start over.
Who would have guessed that last weekend when he returned home, he found the place in disarray with broken dishes everywhere? His mother’s eyes were swollen from crying; she said His Father had been dragged back to the card table by some unscrupulous person a month ago and lost sixty or seventy thousand in no time. Now he was planning to sell their house to pay off debts and make one last desperate gamble.
Zheng Xuezhang was furious upon hearing this, but what could he do? The house belonged to His Father; if he wanted to sell it, there was nothing his son could do about it. He sulked and even skipped his internship at the company. Back at school, he heard Guo Senior talking about how buying an Amulet from me had brought him success in love. After thinking for a while, Zheng Xuezhang decided to come ask me if I could help.
I told him, “Amulets have various effects; for your situation, you could buy one that promotes family harmony, like the Nine Treasures Copper Masked Buddha.”
Zheng Xuezhang shook his head; he looked uneasy and somewhat embarrassed, leaving me puzzled. After a moment, he quietly asked me, “Do you have anything that can attract wealth?”
I was taken aback; I hadn’t expected him to be looking for something to bring in money. Zheng Xuezhang explained that His Father had already been lost to gambling with money in hand. Rather than arguing and ultimately losing everything, it would be better to find a way for him to win back what he lost.
Zheng Xuezhang's thinking was simple; just a few years ago, he was a wealthy second-generation heir who spent lavishly without a care in the world. In an instant, his family fell into poverty so severe that he couldn’t even dare to date anymore—it felt very unfamiliar to him. He wanted to return to those carefree days of wealth where spending was easy and unrestricted.
This is actually a common human sentiment; after living a good life, who would want to be poor?
Zheng Xuezhang said that the tens of thousands of dollars in his father's hands were the family's last assets. If they lost it all, there would truly be no chance for a turnaround. Therefore, he hoped to get help from me, or more accurately, to help his father win money.
I said, "There are certainly amulets that can attract wealth. Given how anxious you look, it seems you don't think much of the authentic ones. However, while the Yin talismans or minor spirits may show quick results, they come with many taboos. If you offend them, it won't just be a matter of losing money."
Zheng Xuezhang mentioned that he had already heard some taboos about amulets from Guo Senior and was mentally prepared. This time, he was ready to go all out; if he didn't succeed, he would perish trying. He looked determined, like a warrior about to make a noble sacrifice. I rolled my eyes and thought to myself that he just wanted to get rich; why act so righteous?
In front of Zheng Xuezhang, I called Second Uncle to inquire about the matter. When Zheng Xuezhang saw me pull out my V3 phone, his eyes were filled with envy. Two years ago, he could still afford it for a few thousand dollars, but now even making a few calls on a small phone felt painful for him. The junior sisters who used to flirt with him were now indifferent.
Second Uncle knew it was a senior wanting to buy and laughed, saying, "You kid are doing well; you've got new clients so quickly! Your customer development speed is much faster than mine back in the day."
I was hoping Second Uncle would help me get the goods, so I naturally flattered him by saying, "How could I compare to you? You have connections everywhere; just stomping your foot makes people feel like there's an earthquake."
"Alright, you've gone to college; your tongue is much sharper than before," Second Uncle chuckled a few times. After clarifying Zheng Xuezhang's situation and requirements, he quickly listed several types of amulets specifically for attracting wealth along with their prices.
After hanging up the phone, I explained those amulets in detail to Zheng Xuezhang.
The first one was the Cat Spirit Talismans that Mr. Liu had requested at the beginning of this text. It belongs to a very Yin minor spirit and has strong wealth-attracting abilities. However, Second Uncle mentioned that this type of spirit is not specifically used at gambling tables but is suitable for businesspeople.
After hearing this, Zheng Xuezhang's eyelids drooped; it seemed he directly dismissed it.
I didn't mind and went on to describe the second type. This one was more powerful and called the Wealth-Inviting Spirit Child Ghost. It is made from the spirits of children who died before the age of twelve or infants who died unexpectedly. The Ajan Master uses their ashes mixed with various Yin Liao ghost powders to perform rituals and blesses them with scriptures for three months to create this talisman.
Using it can be a bit troublesome. It requires performing a ritual between 11 PM and 2 AM at a frequently fatal intersection, in conjunction with the birth date of the Victim to summon the Spirit Child. This Spirit Child can help attract wealth and ward off disasters. However, due to its immense spiritual power, the Victim must never use it for evil deeds, and after three months, it must be returned by the Ajan Master personally. Otherwise, it could become uncontrollable and endanger the Victim's safety.
Many gamblers from Macau, when preparing for a big gamble, often go to Thailand to summon a Spirit Child first. After winning big and making enough profit, they let the Ajan Master take it back. This is used for sudden wealth and unexpected gains. Upon hearing this, Zheng Xuezhang's eyes lit up as he said, "There are frequent accidents at Tongxia Intersection just west of our school!"
I immediately understood that he was interested in this Wealth-Inviting Spirit Child Ghost and said, "This little ghost is very powerful; the Ajan Master needs to exert a lot of effort to control its spiritual energy, so the price is relatively high. Even if you go directly to Thailand to summon it, it would cost over fifty thousand Thai Baht. However, considering we are alumni, I spoke with Second Uncle and managed to bring the price down to thirty-five thousand. Including shipping costs, let's make it a nice round number—I'll sell it to you for eight thousand Renminbi."
Zheng Xuezhang's eyes widened at the mention of eight thousand; that was a difficult amount for a student to accept. Moreover, Guo Senior hadn't clarified how much the Love Binding Charm cost initially; he thought it would only be one or two thousand at most.
Seeing Zheng Xuezhang's stunned expression, I said, "What's wrong? Can't afford it? Then there's nothing I can do; these items are purchased directly from Thai Ajarn Masters. In other words, it's pure import and already quite cheap. Although I've made some profit, it's only a few hundred at most. If you can't afford it, then forget it."
Half of my statement was self-promotion while the other half was a provocation. Zheng Xuezhang's face turned red as he stammered for a long time. He clenched his fists and then relaxed them repeatedly. After what felt like an eternity, he finally seemed to make up his mind and asked me, "Are you sure this thing works? I need to tell you that the money my dad has is our family's last hope. If I buy this little ghost and still lose everything, I don't know what will happen!"
I chuckled coldly and said, "What? Are you threatening me? Fine then; I won't sell it anymore. You can go home and wait for your dad's news; hopefully, he'll be lucky enough to win without needing anything."
Zheng Xuezhang's face turned even redder, but he couldn't say a word. I looked down on him even more; if he wanted to buy it, he could; if not, that was fine too. I wasn't relying on this for my livelihood—who was I trying to scare? Of course, I was also quite anxious inside because Second Uncle had told me the price was two thousand five hundred, which included the Ajan Master's help in returning the Spirit Child. Instead, I had tripled the price; if he bought it and really lost all his money afterward, I couldn't bear that responsibility.
So I decided not to pursue this business any further.
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