Chapter 6: Opening the Altar to Drive Away Evil Spirits
Wang Yang looked at Yan Pengfei again and asked softly, "Xiao Fei, you have been experiencing insomnia and vivid dreams lately, often dreaming of fires. Also, you feel fatigued all over, frequently getting tired after doing anything, have a poor appetite, and if you eat too much greasy food, you end up vomiting, right"
He directly took the responsibility for Yan Pengchao's chronic pneumonia upon himself, stating that if it were not for his construction of that damned kitchen, the entire family would not have fallen ill
Wang Yang recited in a deep voice, holding three sticks of incense in his hands, with the tips of the incense pointing downwards. His mind was free of any distractions. As he finished reciting, he smoothly raised the incense upright, and by the time he completed the words "opening the altar," the incense had already been inserted into the incense burner.
Especially several of Yan Pengchao's cousins looked at Wang Yang, who was so young, with a hint of suspicion. In their impression, those who could perform rituals to exorcise evil spirits were not only old priests but should also be older individuals, not a young man who appeared to be even younger than them.
"Xiao Wang, why did you wake up so early?"
Wang Yang took the initiative to approach and strike up a conversation, then observed for a while before shaking his head again. This ominous influence is indeed formidable, affecting not only Yan Pengfei but also Yan Fuqing, although his situation is slightly better than that of Yan Pengfei. The most severe aspect of this ominous influence is the position of the 'ugly ghost,' which has a greater impact on younger individuals.
These methods require some special arrangements, which Wang Yang has never done before. He has only had the "Huangji Jingshi" for three or four days. It is not a problem for him to observe the signs, analyze the characters, or interpret dreams. However, to dispel the two evils, a ritual must be performed, and he truly lacks confidence in this matter, which is why he did not provide a definite answer
There are indeed methods available, but I am uncertain whether they will be effective. Currently, the ugly spirits, the Six Evils, and the Two Fiends have already taken root in the ominous place, and it is necessary to employ some other means to expel them.
Yan Pengfei's eyes were wide open, and he felt weak all over with a lack of appetite, which his family was aware of. However, he kept dreaming about a fire that only he knew about, and no one had ever told him. Just last night, he dreamt again about a fire at school, and Wang Yang unexpectedly mentioned it outright, which truly shocked him
Wang Yang wrote many things, including vermilion, yellow paper, and white liquor, among others. Additionally, he instructed Yan Fuqing to prepare a long wooden stick and a large hammer. As long as these two evils are driven away, the kitchen cannot be left standing; it must be leveled on the spot. Otherwise, new evils will emerge. For this reason, Yan Fuqing also sought the help of several relatives.
Uncle, let me speak frankly, and please do not be anxious. Your kitchen has become a malevolent place, and it is a great misfortune. You see, your kitchen is located in the Gen position, while your main door is in the Kan position. The Gen kitchen belongs to the Earth element, which is the Heavenly Medicine Earth, and the Kan door governs water, which directly conflicts with the Heavenly Medicine Earth. This results in the presence of malevolent spirits, six calamities, and two misfortunes, leading to difficulties in raising children, shortened lifespan for males born in the year of the Monkey, as well as heart pain, abdominal pain, swelling, and various ailments.
A day passed quickly, and Yan Pengchao and Sun He later learned what Wang Yang intended to do, all filled with curiosity. Yan Pengchao was relatively calm; after listening to his father's and younger brother's explanations, he had great faith in Wang Yang's words. He also revealed what Wang Yang had previously said about his fortune-telling. Upon learning that his eldest son was also ill, Yan Fuqing felt even more regretful.
Little, Xiao Wang, is there any way to break this?
There are indeed methods to dispel the two malevolent spirits. In the one hundred and eighth volume of "Huangji Jingshi," there are three volumes dedicated to the arrangement of Yang residences. These three volumes contain a wealth of information, including a section specifically discussing how to resolve malevolent stoves. This section addresses not only the ugly ghosts and the two malevolent spirits of Liu Sha, but also provides corresponding solutions for various other malevolent stoves.
Yan Pengfei is the youngest son, and he has the greatest influence
Two people are standing in the yard, and Yan Pengchao's father, Yan Fuqing, has also come out. He is wearing a white long-sleeved coat and does not appear to be in good spirits
The most critical point is that Wang Yang had previously accurately described their situation; without those prior insights, he might have only been half-convinced.
Evening quickly approached, and the dinner was indeed lavish, with wine and meat, accompanied by the Yan family's sons and nephews. However, Wang Yang drank very little wine and ate a lot of food, knowing that he had other matters to attend to later, and no one urged him to drink. A few people, however, were curiously stealing glances at him.
Wang Yang looked at Yan Fuqing and asked in a low voice. Yan Fuqing showed a look of surprise in his eyes, but still nodded awkwardly and said: "That's right, my stomach has indeed been unwell lately. I haven't taken any medicine, and it will get better on its own in a few days"
Xiao Wang, I believe you can do it, you must help us!
Previously, Wang Yang's fortune-telling was indeed somewhat accurate, but it did not truly convince them, especially Sun He, who always believed that Wang Yang was merely guessing correctly. As for the matter of his mother being ill, he was certain that Wang Yang had eavesdropped on his phone calls, as he had spoken about this issue with his family several times over the phone.
Yan Fuqing was the first to react, stammering a question. He had already come to believe in Wang Yang. Rural people are simple and tend to have more faith in matters of feng shui and ghosts. Moreover, Wang Yang spoke with such clarity that it instilled a sense of conviction in him
I have been watching it all along; just a moment ago, I was wondering why it didn't ignite on its own, and unexpectedly, it ignited by itself!
Yan Fuqing did not take medication, but he has seen a doctor. Yan Pengfei also went to the hospital and took a considerable amount of medicine without improvement. Previously, they did not pay much attention to it, but now they finally understand the reason behind it. No wonder they have not been well; the root of their illness does not lie within their bodies, but rather in the newly built kitchen at home.
Yan Fuqing smiled broadly; he completed this new kitchen in just three days, and it is significantly larger than the original one, unlike the previous cramped space that felt suffocating inside
Wang Yang walked into the courtyard, followed only by Yan Pengfei, while the others stood under the porch watching. Several of Yan Pengchao's cousins were holding large hammers and long wooden beams, waiting for Yan Fuqing to give the order to demolish the kitchen.
The new kitchen, oh, it's nothing much, the original one collapsed, so I just built a makeshift one
I am not sure either, let's wait and see. Wang Yang is not a reckless person seeking attention, and I cannot understand it right now
He is filled with regret, wondering why he even built this new kitchen if he had known it would turn out this way. It would have been better to just repair the original kitchen, which could still be used.
While they were speaking, Wang Yang was already standing in front of the table. He stepped forward, picked up three sticks of incense, and took a deep breath. The first thing he needed to do was to light the incense, which meant igniting it, but he could not use an open flame such as a lighter; he needed to use a method called "thought fire." The details of how to use this thought fire are explained in the "Huangji Jing Shi," but he had never attempted it before
"Yes, you, how do you know?"
"Whether you take the medicine or not, it won't get better!" Wang Yang shook his head helplessly, secretly cursing in his heart. He only thought this to himself and did not voice it, as saying such words would surely anger the other party
Wang Yang spoke very slowly, and Yan Pengfei and Yan Fuqing both widened their eyes, standing there in a daze, with no one saying a word
At this moment, Wang Yang felt somewhat fortunate to have accompanied Yan Pengchao to his home; otherwise, given Yan Pengchao's current physical condition, encountering such a fierce situation would not only make it impossible to cure his illness, but it would likely worsen uncontrollably.
Having had his fill of food and drink, Wang Yang glanced at the time; it was already 9 PM. It was about time, as the second malevolent spirit was becoming active, and it was possible to commence the ritual to expel the evil spirits.
Sun He thought for a moment and finally said, he may not believe Wang Yang, but he must support him, that is what brothers do
Boss, do you really think Wang Yang can hold a ceremony to exorcise this malevolent spirit?
Uncle, Xiao Fei and I are discussing this new kitchen
The incense has ignited by itself, how miraculous!
Wang Yang did not refuse, and went back to his room to write a long list of things. The malevolent spirit would only be dispelled at night, which conveniently gave him a full day to prepare and strive for success in driving away the evil spirit this time
Yan Pengfei went to prepare breakfast, and the exorcism of evil spirits could only be carried out at night. There was still a whole day left, and being anxious was of no use. One cannot work on an empty stomach; the three meals must be well-prepared, and they should be somewhat lavish. Even if Wang Yang does not lend a hand, he is still a guest in their home, being a classmate of his brother, and should be treated with warmth and hospitality
They did not fully understand Wang Yang's words, but they grasped the meaning, which indicated that the kitchen they built was inadequate, and that the various health issues they have been experiencing recently were also due to this kitchen
Uncle, rest assured, Pengchao and I are the best of friends. Your matters are my matters, and I will do my utmost. Now, let me make a list, and you can help me prepare these items. I will come tonight to drive away the evil!
Xiao Wang, what is going on? Can you speak plainly?
The items he needed had long been prepared by Yan Fuqing. A table was set up in the center of the courtyard, directly facing the kitchen door. On the table were offerings of three kinds of meat, yellow paper, white liquor, and incense, among other things. Beside the table lay a peach wood sword, all of which were requested by Wang Yang
Uncle, may I ask you a rather bold question? Have you been experiencing frequent discomfort in your stomach lately, with abdominal pain and bloating accompanied by heart pain, and medication has been ineffective?
The fragrance envelops the universe, as if to open the gates of the ancestral hall of the Peach Blossom Spring. A wave of compassionate clouds rises everywhere, and the brilliant light shines a myriad of rays upon the mother. The fragrance rises, let the altar be opened
Yan Fuqing, after all, is a man in his fifties, having experienced much more than Yan Pengfei. Upon hearing Wang Yang express the discomfort he feels with his son, he subtly began to understand Wang Yang's intentions.
The three incense sticks, which were originally normal, suddenly ignited on their own the moment Wang Yang turned them over with his hands. By the time they were inserted into the incense burner, three columns of smoke had already risen into the air, moving straight upward, unaffected by the wind
Yan Fuqing spoke quickly, clearly feeling a sense of urgency. Anyone who hears that there are two malevolent forces in their home would not remain calm, let alone the fact that they have already suffered harm.
Hao Ran's righteous qi is something Wang Yang is not clear about, but just at the moment he lit the Zen incense, he felt a force flying out from his dantian, which should be the Hao Ran righteous qi mentioned in the "Huang Ji Jing Shi".
Ma Teng quietly asked Sun He beside him, and both of them are still filled with confusion. They have lived with Wang Yang for three years, yet they had no idea he possessed such a skill
In fact, there are quite a few family members at home, including Sun He and Ma Teng, but they are all guests, and Yan Fuqing feels embarrassed to ask them for help
Seeing himself successfully ignite the incense with thought-fire, Wang Yang also breathed a sigh of relief. The introduction to igniting incense with thought-fire in the "Huangji Jing Shi" is not extensive, and it is described quite simply, indicating that this is not a complicated matter, requiring only a minimal amount of righteous energy.
After some thought, Wang Yang nodded. There are many methods to transform a malevolent stove into a benevolent one, and the "Huangji Jingshi" can provide him with dozens of effective strategies. However, since the ugly ghost and the six evils have already taken root and manifested, merely changing the stove without expelling these two malevolent forces would be futile. To drive away these two evils, considerable effort will be required.
Around them, Yan Pengchao's several cousins were whispering, while Sun He and Ma Teng widened their eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing as three sticks of incense burned in the censer. Meanwhile, the Yan family father and son were filled with excitement; Wang Yang's display of skill made them trust him even more, believing that he could help their family solve their problems