Chapter 2, The Blind Man

What can be seen from the top of Tianmu Mountain

When?

Seven sharp needles hang down five points, known as the ghost bed needle, must be warm

The Twelve Curved Pools serve as ghostly ministers, while the fire needles still require seven sharp points

Liu Shisan chuckled twice and said, "Master indeed has a reliable lead; we will be able to set off soon."

Well

In the following days, I devoted myself to intense study, neglecting sleep and meals, until I could recite "The Thirteen Needles of the Shunzhi Ghost Gate" from memory.

Why are you not speaking? Have you come to terms with the idea of taking me as your master?

What is it

Have you heard of "Nine Demons and One Nightmare"

This discusses the causes of the outbreak of the Hundred Evils Madness and the corresponding acupuncture points and techniques. Later, I will teach you the secret methods created by my master. This matter must not be disclosed to anyone. Additionally, remember to bring some food for my master every day

Then recite the "Song of the Thirteen Ghost Caves" for the master to hear

Anyone who has been struck by lightning was already dead before seeing the flash, so what she saw was something else

I am willing. Liang fell to his knees on the ground, knocking his head three times with a loud thud. He decided to put an end to the years of living a meager and furtive life in the kitchen of the Fo Ya Temple.

There is a good shake of the head

There stood Liang Mo silently.

The hands and feet are positioned opposite each other, and if one encounters a fox's den, there is only a single passage.

Have you finished reading?" Liu Shisan asked while eating

Liu Shisan brought his wrinkled old face close to Youliang, staring for a long time before slowly saying: "Master will first open your heavenly eye before we continue."

You are currently only learning the basics of the "Thirteen Needles of the Ghost Gate." Once your hand is healed, the master will impart the exclusive technique of the "Willow of the Ghost Gate" to you, Liu Shisan informed him

Open it

"The Thirteen Needles of the Ghost Gate" was created by Zhang Daoling during the Eastern Han Dynasty, who is the Zhang Tianshi referred to by the common people. It has been a secret of the medical and mystical families since ancient times, specifically used to treat various demonic and frenzied ghost ailments. Due to its overly domineering nature and disregard for cause and effect, it has been classified as a forbidden technique throughout various dynasties," explained the old blind man

In the first year of the Yongchun era of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, which corresponds to the year 682 AD, the 168-year-old Medicine King Sun Simiao passed away. The tomb of Master Sun, located on Wangwu Mountain, a hundred miles northwest of Jiyuan in Henan, is merely a burial mound marked by clothing and a cap, while the true burial site has never been recorded in historical texts. For centuries, countless individuals have sought his grave in vain.

The six needles must seek the Dazhui point, entering the hair by one inch, known as the Ghost Pillow

The eight needles bear the name of the ghost market, from the left to the right, the gentleman remembers clearly

No, there is also a third eye, located at the bridge of the nose and within the space between the eyebrows, known as 'Tianmu'; it is simply not visible from the outside

The next day, after finishing the fire, he secretly stole some steamed buns and vegetarian dishes, placed them in a basket, and quietly slipped out of the kitchen, taking a detour to Heiylongtan from Foyasi.

"Treat the hands." Liang extended both hands.

Acupuncture is sought one by one from the head, with males starting from the left and females from the right

"You are blind; how could you recognize me so quickly in the kitchen?" Liang's tone was cold.

There is no further need for words.

The body of the needle first enters the ghostly palace, and subsequently, the needle's spirit does not exceed.

"Of course, how can the master and apprentice venture into the world without the Heavenly Eye? This is the unique secret technique of our 'Ghost Gate Willow'" Liu Shisan said with a smug grin.

Liu Shisan smiled as he looked at him

"Ha ha, starting today, you are the second generation heir of 'Ghost Gate Willow.' Come in." The old blind man chuckled.

Every day, he secretly delivered meals to Heilongtan, and due to his low status in the temple, no one paid attention to him

One cannot help but be astonished, having never heard of it before

What is "Shike Needle"

"Did the nightmare kill her?" Liang muttered to himself

Watching the figure of the young monk recede, Liu Shisan revealed a hint of a cold smile at the corner of his mouth

You Liang thought for a moment and recalled having heard of the term "opening the heavenly eye." Perhaps the old blind man indeed possessed this extraordinary ability. He then continued to ask, "Why are you looking for me?"

Upon hearing this, Liang felt a chill in his heart.

He listened quietly.

"Well, being able to see the malevolent entities that ordinary people cannot perceive, that day in the side hall, Master had already discerned that the girl Li Er was possessed by the spirit of an ugly old woman. You will be able to do the same in the future. The Ghost Gate Willow specializes in dealing with ghosts; without the Heavenly Eye, one cannot attract business," Liu Shisan explained. "The 'Heavenly Eye and Yin Eye' are divided into three levels: the first level sees demons, the second level recognizes spirits, and only at the final third level can one see nightmares. Currently, Master is only at the first level. Although the advancement is slow, if one has good comprehension, perhaps in a few years, they will catch up to Master."

"Is it only the second generation?" Liang Wenyan was taken aback.

Upon closer inspection, this is a thread-bound incomplete book titled "The Thirteen Needles of the Shunzhi Ghost Gate"

In the Fo Ya Temple, the usual infatuated patients came for treatment as always. The old monk, Wu Du, continued to expel the evil spirits using his own internal energy, which left him thoroughly exhausted each day, making him appear significantly older. Most of the monks in the temple looked down upon the young monk, considering him merely a disabled and mute novice monk. A monk in the Buddhist community who could not recite scriptures naturally seemed out of place. Fortunately, the abbot, Wu Du, always protected him, which spared him some disdainful glances.

He skillfully recited it once without hesitation

Upon opening the front page, there is a depiction of a naked human body, inscribed with the title "The Cunning and Mad Acupuncture Points Chart" and accompanied by a poem titled "The Song of the Thirteen Ghost Points by Sun Simiao, the King of Medicine"

The Daling point is located five fen deep at the fourth needle palm, corresponding to the ghost heart

Nine needles at Laogong are the ghost's cave, ten needles at Shangxing are named the ghost's hall

He nodded slightly, turned, and left the shed, returning to the temple

I am surnamed Liu, and my given name is Shisan. In my early years, I was known in the martial world as 'Liu Shisan.' The number 'thirteen' is often associated with mystery. The twelve Earthly Branches each possess distinct attributes, there are twelve months in a year, and twelve two-hour periods in a day. Why is there an additional needle beyond the twelve of the Ghost Gate?" Liu Shisan smiled mysteriously, "The thirteenth needle, the Ghost Seal, is the needle that kills ghosts. The first twelve needles are akin to torture, while the final needle is like the executioner's blade severing the head, causing the ghost to be utterly annihilated.

If there is moonlight tonight, you shall arrive at Black Dragon Pool by the hour of Zi

"Indeed, you have considerable talent; Master did not misjudge you." Liu Shisan nodded in satisfaction

The thirteen tongues are among the tongues; this point must be named as the ghost seal.

"Isn't the second generation good?" the old blind man said proudly, "I have created many innovations based on the ancient 'Thirteen Needles of the Ghost Gate'; 'the blue surpasses the blue', so of course I can establish my own school.

The hundred evils drive one to madness, and the thirteen ghostly points can be recognized

"You will know in the future." The old blind man chuckled.

I, being well-versed in the art of numerology, can naturally deduce my own destiny, at this very moment on this specific day, month, and year, and this is undoubtedly correct

The rarity of 'Yin' is primarily due to the excessively stringent conditions required for its formation. It is essential to have sufficient grievances to maintain its cohesion; only when a large number of individuals suffer unjust deaths can 'Yin' be formed.

The five-needle Shen pulse is the ghostly path, with the fire needle moving up and down seven times.

Three needles are inserted from the great toe, with a depth of two fen into the Guilei point

The two needles are inserted into the hand at the specified location, piercing three-tenths into the ghostly faith point

Under the oil lamp, I diligently recorded the names and locations of the thirteen ghostly caves, turning page after page, and by the time it was past midnight, I still had no desire to sleep

When a person dies with immense resentment and cannot close their eyes, those with exceptionally strong vengeful energy may transform into malevolent spirits, or even into 'demons'. There is a folk legend of 'Nine Demons and One Nightmare', which means that even if the world can produce nine demons, it may not necessarily be able to create a single nightmare. The combined power of nine demons is still inferior to the formidable and ruthless magic of one nightmare

A needle is inserted into the ghost palace at the center of the human body, entering from the lower left and exiting through the right needle

Yes. He returned with an empty basket in hand

"There are no medicines available at the moment, it will take some time. You must first understand and memorize this before proceeding." Liu Shisan took out a yellowed booklet from his pocket and handed it to him

"You have arrived." A low voice emerged from the dilapidated shack by the Black Dragon Pool

What is the fate of my life

The book discusses that "Bai Xie Diao Kuang Zheng" is divided into two types: possession by evil spirits and possession by demons. Those possessed by evil spirits often experience auditory and visual hallucinations, as well as delusions, commonly referred to in folklore as being "haunted by ghosts." Generally, ordinary ghosts do not tend to disturb the living; however, some vengeful spirits can be quite malevolent and often cause harm. Those possessed by demons are animals that have attained a certain level of spiritual essence, such as the "gray, white, and yellow willow fox," which refers to rats, hedgehogs, weasels, snakes, and foxes. Such animals are exceedingly rare; most become spiritual beings by accidentally consuming celestial herbs or inhaling moonlight, gradually accumulating their spiritual power through repeated attempts, and only those that live over a hundred years may become demons and cause mischief. They must first learn various bird calls, then mimic human speech, and finally attach themselves to a human host. After these demons possess a person, the host's personality undergoes a significant change; some become particularly eager to engage in tea drinking and philosophical discussions with people, drawing knowledge from these interactions. Others endow the host with minor divine abilities, akin to the folk concept of "immortal families," who enjoy diagnosing and treating illnesses for others, even collaborating with Taoist priests from the Maoshan sect to perform rituals, such as "Fu Ji" divination or "Bi Xian" spirit communication, and they do so with great enthusiasm. Another type is the demonic offspring, which attach themselves to young men and women, specifically engaging in sexual intercourse to absorb yin or yang essence, thereby accelerating their own cultivation.

Then we need to first locate the Tomb of the Medicine King and retrieve the "Devouring Needle," but it will require some effort.

There was a good rumor, yet silence prevailed; this matter was undoubtedly not easy. Throughout history, tomb raiders have desperately sought the tomb of the Medicine King, but could two disabled individuals like them truly find it? Nevertheless, after being secluded in the Buddhist Cliff Temple for several years, he finally had the opportunity to leave, and he had to go.

The Tomb of the King of Medicine

In the eleventh month, under the shadow of the Yin, three strong men are hidden beneath the seams, while the woman at the jade gate conceals the ghost

The "Thirteen Ghost Needles" used by Sun Simiao in his time, historically known as the "Biting Needles," are currently replaced by ordinary silver needles purchased from a pharmacy by my master. The "Biting Needles" of the Medicine King were artifacts from the ancient ancestor of the Zhi You, Wu Xian, which were treasures of unfathomable power. Unfortunately, since the death of Sun Simiao, they have simultaneously vanished from the world, leading my master to deduce that they must have been buried alongside the Medicine King.

A wave of bad breath rushed towards me, indicating that he never brushes his teeth

"Hmph, do people only have two eyes?" the old blind man retorted discontentedly

Of course

On this night, Liang was reading late by the light of a lamp in the ear room of the Sutra Repository. This arrangement was made by the abbot, who took care of him due to his disability.

I was taken aback by the good news.

This is the True Marvelous Formula of the Medicine King, where the wild and malevolent spirits leave no trace

"How did Liao Shenpo die?" Liang suddenly asked

Indeed, there are truly demons and ghosts in this world, and Liang He was lost in thought.