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I chuckled and said, "Support isn't just about words. Before we get to work, please settle the previous payment first."
Boss Yin was taken aback and asked what payment I was referring to.
I replied, "Ajan's work is like that of a doctor. Diagnosing your problem is one job, while getting your medicine is another. Each task is separate. We've already analyzed the situation clearly, so let's settle this part of the payment before discussing anything else."
Boss Yin asked how much it was.
I held up five fingers. He asked if it was five thousand. I said, "Don't joke around; we're leaving."
Boss Yin stared at me in disbelief and after a moment, he bitterly smiled and said, "Brother, this price is too high. You haven't done anything yet, and you want fifty thousand just for coming to take a look?"
I scoffed and said, "If you think that's high, go find someone who charges three hundred thousand! Besides, I'm already being generous; anyone else would require payment upfront regardless of whether Ajan comes to see you or not."
Boss Yin had heard from my classmate about the rules of Thai Ajarn but had refrained from mentioning payment upfront to avoid me using that against him. However, he didn't expect me to ask for fifty thousand right away; this was just the beginning. After a while, Boss Yin dryly asked, "So how much would it be if you actually did the work?"
I held up five fingers again. Boss Yin hesitated for a moment and then said, "Fifty thousand doesn't seem too much..."
I immediately widened my eyes and said, "You can't be serious; I'm not talking about five fingers!"
Boss Yin's eyes widened like saucers as he gasped, "One hundred thousand? That's too expensive!"
Once again, I reiterated: if you think it's expensive, go find someone who charges three hundred thousand! Boss Yin understood that my price was already quite reasonable. For such a tricky matter, even if he offered three hundred thousand, they might not be willing to take it on. Moreover, he wasn't sure about that person's capabilities—what if he paid and the problem still wasn't resolved? That would be a real headache.
I made it clear to Boss Yin that as long as he paid, I would guarantee a solution to his problem. However, this matter was very complicated and could potentially incur additional costs later on—maybe ten thousand more or maybe fifty thousand. To prevent Boss Yin from having a heart attack from shock, I told him that considering our connection through classmates, I'd cap the total at two hundred thousand; any other issues that arose wouldn't cost him extra.
Boss Yin hung his head and said he needed to think about it, as a sum of one or two hundred thousand was a significant pressure for him at the moment.
I told him he could take his time to consider, but the fifty thousand for the initial payment had to be given immediately. Boss Yin hesitated, and from his expression, it seemed he intended to drag this out. I wasn't a laborer playing a game of collecting wages; I could directly tell him that if he wanted to default on the payment, it was fine. If Ajan got impatient waiting and decided to cast a curse on him, it would cost extra to lift it.
After some intimidation, Boss Yin had no choice but to take us to the bank to withdraw the money. Once I received the fifty thousand, I told him to think it over and let us know when he had made up his mind. However, I made it clear that if a curse were to emerge now, and if more were to appear later, they would all be charged separately. Given how "generous" he was with the money and his status as a "connected person," each curse would incur an additional fifty thousand.
Boss Yin turned pale with fear and immediately withdrew another fifty thousand as a deposit, saying, "No need to think anymore; let's get started right away and settle this matter quickly!"
With one hundred thousand in my pocket, I felt light on my feet as we hurried away. Since the employer had made demands, we naturally had to take our responsibilities seriously. Ajan Dong said that the urgent task was to seal off that location; no more deaths could occur there. Otherwise, the resentment would grow stronger and could become uncontrollable.
Boss Yin quickly asked what he needed to do—did he need pure gold Arhat statues? Ajan Dong shook his head and explained that just having Arhat statues was insufficient to seal off the Cursed Land; other materials were also required. He asked Boss Yin to help procure the ashes of ten adult males aged between thirty and forty years old. Additionally, he needed ten dog paws and three pairs of cow horns. Other items included tombstones that had not seen sunlight for years and newly made urns.
These items were quite trivial, and gathering them wouldn't be accomplished in just a day or two. Boss Yin noted down what Ajan Dong said, looking increasingly grim as he glanced at the long list of items; just these alone would likely cost a considerable amount.
Curious, I asked Ajan Dong why the ashes needed age control since they were all men—what difference did it make?
Ajan Dong explained that before thirty years old, a man's yang energy is not at its peak. After forty years old, a man's yang energy begins to decline. Therefore, only within this ten-year span is the yang energy most abundant. Of course, true peak yang also depends on zodiac attributes and birth dates. However, Ajan Dong understood that this wasn't Thailand; achieving such high standards wasn't easy here. That's why he requested ten adult male ashes, intending to compensate for quality with quantity.
As for dog paws and cow horns, they were used to ward off evil spirits and seal the Cursed Land.
Ajan Dong specifically instructed that all items must be blood-free, especially the dog paws and cow horns; any blood must be thoroughly cleaned off. Otherwise, if mixed with the blood-soil in the Cursed Land, it would lose its effectiveness.
The more detailed his instructions became, the more dejected Boss Yin looked. I felt somewhat sorry for him listening from the side, but what could be done? Who told him to get involved with such a Ghost Land?
Speaking of which, I was even more curious about how this Cursed Land came into being. According to Ajan Dong, curses that can be transferred are generally used for extermination. However, unless there is deep-seated hatred leading to blood feuds, few people would resort to such measures because poor control could lead to an expanded range with unpredictable results. Nowadays, there are very few who can perform such transfer curses; most sorcerers who wish to do something similar typically use Voodoo or Gu Technique. The power is similar but easier to control.
From this perspective, the means of transferring curses belong to an ancient era. Therefore, the formation of this Cursed Land can at least be traced back to the last century.
But as I said, it's none of our business, so why investigate it?
Boss Yin was busy looking for materials for the ritual, while Ajan Dong pondered what kind of Invocation Spell was needed, casually scribbling on paper as if assembling something. I couldn't understand it and didn't grasp those strange tones, gradually losing interest. During the time waiting for Boss Yin, I saw Miss Ming.
She appeared on a popular variety show in the country, smiling like a flower. Typically, stars on variety shows either prepare to release a new album or promote a new movie. However, Miss Ming was different; she was unexpectedly invited as a guest but revealed during the show that a director was preparing to cast her in a new film. The lead role, alongside a top Male Star!
This was a good sign. Watching Miss Ming's joyful demeanor on television and recalling her gloomy expression while refining little ghosts made me quite happy.
There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing your idol make a comeback. Moreover, Miss Ming mentioned during the show that her return came after experiencing many things. Some people were very bad, and she had forgotten them. But some had helped her significantly and would always be remembered.
I thought I should be one of those she would remember forever, which made me feel a bit proud.
During those days, I hummed songs while walking and eating, prompting Hu Xiaoyi to secretly ask Liang Xi if Shen Yi had been possessed by a Male Ghost.
Speaking of Male Ghosts, I should mention the little ghost Boss Yin had summoned. To be precise, it was an Extreme Yin Gu Man. This type of Kuman is different from Earth Child; it is more akin to what is commonly referred to as an evil spirit child. It was created by a Black Robed Mage and infused with excessive Yin Liao. Although nominally a Kuman, it essentially is just a little ghost.
Boss Yin's Extreme Yin Gu Man was damaged, leading to nightly nightmares. Although he had not suffered any backlash so far, it still left him feeling anxious. However, Ajan Dong examined it and said there wasn't much concern; this Extreme Yin Gu Man's spirit was about to dissipate and lacked the ability to retaliate against its master anymore. This was fortunate but also reflected how terrifying the spirits in the Cursed Land truly were. Even an Extreme Yin Gu Man could not withstand their power; just one protection attempt nearly shattered it.
I began to worry whether Ajan Dong could successfully seal that Cursed Land.
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