Chapter 6, Soul Lock.

My father simply did not have time to care for me; he picked up the fallen Granny Liu and walked out of the house. When he laid her down outside, I saw that the left side of Granny Liu's face was already swollen and bruised from the slap I had given her, her eyes tightly shut, and she had fainted.

I wanted to ask her why, but in that space, I could only open my mouth without being able to make a sound, while she kept smiling at me, her lips slightly curled, maintaining that eerily strange smile that was beyond bizarre.

Old Lady Liu nodded and said that she could only do her best. She could not see clearly what was on your child, but it would be best if she could save them. If she could not save them, do not blame her.

Immediately, I raised my right hand and slapped it against the old face of Grandma Liu

The shamaness, surnamed Liu, is the most renowned spirit medium in our area. My father spent a stack of red bills to invite her over. When Grandma Liu arrived at our home and assessed my condition, she furrowed her brows and said that the child's situation is quite serious and may be difficult to handle

However, waking up is not necessarily a good thing, as my parents discovered that I had become like a fool, sitting by the bedside all day, giggling foolishly, not recognizing anyone, and ignoring everyone.

After saying this, Granny Liu hurriedly left, and my fate was completely changed because of her words

Later, I also gave up any hope, watching her manipulate my body in that darkness. I felt my existence becoming fainter and fainter, more and more hazy. I knew I was nearing the end; this woman would soon completely take control of my body, and I would be left in a state of utter disarray.

In fact, at that time, I knew everything and could see everything

At that moment, her mother knelt down, pleading with Old Lady Liu to save her life.

An astonishing event occurred; I, who had been sitting quietly in my chair, suddenly stood up. My body swiftly dodged the water that Grandma Liu had splashed, and in a single stride, I rushed to her side

However, when I turned my face to look, I saw that the woman was staring straight at me, her lips curling into that chilling and eerie smile, showing not a hint of fear at all

Just when my father thought that this immortal was reliable, Granny Liu suddenly sat down right in front of me, her hands clasped together, her face contorted, chanting: "Lady Bixia, please manifest quickly and assist your disciple in subduing the demon."

My parents rushed to the hospital and looked at me lying in bed, resembling a corpse. They were so distressed that they nearly fainted. Fortunately, on the sixth day of my hospitalization, I finally woke up

The father also held her hand and said: As long as we can save our son, you can ask for any amount of money; the Lao He family will sell everything they have to give it to you

After returning home, I no longer recognize anyone. Every day, I sit at the door and laugh foolishly, needing my parents to take care of my eating, drinking, and other needs. My parents are in constant distress, their faces washed with tears. The neighbors say that the young man from the He family must have attracted some unclean thing while outside, and that he has encountered something sinister.

After several attempts, seeing that I still had no reaction, Granny Liu must have felt anxious in her heart and shouted loudly: What a wicked creature!

Alas! It is not that I do not wish to help, but my powers are truly insufficient to save your son. You saw it just now; it nearly cost me my life. To speak frankly, your child is bound by a malevolent spirit that has locked his soul. This spirit resides within him, controlling his soul and attempting to forcibly occupy his body. This is why your child has become like this. My abilities are limited, and I am truly unable to assist.

The father looked at Liu Laolao, who had originally been unsteady on her feet, now appearing so spirited, and thought to himself that she must have summoned a deity, gripping his mother's hand in excitement

Once held by my parents, I returned to my previous silly demeanor. I broke free from my father's embrace and sat back down on the chair, wearing a strange smile as I looked at Grandma Liu, who had been knocked to the ground by my slap.

I can see Liu Laolao sitting in front of me. Seeing her cast spells like this, I secretly feel delighted, hoping that she can drive this female ghost out of my body, so that I can regain my freedom.

"Oh my goodness!" Upon waking, Grandma Liu let out a mournful wail, startling her father, who hurriedly asked if she was alright

The next day, I went to the hospital. When I went to the hospital, I had not yet woken up. It was that guy Li Xiaohu who came to my dormitory to seek my advice on how to undermine others, and that was when he discovered me.

Grandma Liu prepared a bowl of clear water, a small hand-held drum, and instructed me to sit in the center of the main room. She then burned a piece of paper inscribed with my birth date and time using a torch, and placed the ashes into the bowl of clear water. Immediately after, she began to dance around me in circles while shaking the small drum, continuously muttering something under her breath.

Old Lady Liu sat on the ground, her gaze vacant as she stared blankly for a long time. Finally, she got up and said to my father, "You child, the things within your body are too malevolent. My powers are insufficient; I fear I cannot save your child's life."

In the realm of this profession, the act of shaking the drum and jumping in circles is referred to as "Wu Chu," while those who remain motionless and chant are called "Wen Chu." Generally speaking, Wu Chu is considered to be more formidable than Wen Chu, and both the common people and literature acknowledge this particular routine of Wu Chu.

I was sitting in the middle, grinning foolishly at her, my expression as strange as it could be, the corners of my mouth slightly turned up, resembling the smile of that female ghost perfectly

However, what they did not expect was that although Liu Laolao appeared to be incredibly formidable, the droplets of water falling on my head had no effect whatsoever. I remained dazed, sitting on the chair, and simply smiled foolishly at her.

The mother, upon hearing this, cried out in anguish, desperately pleading.

My parents certainly do not know my current situation, but they heard from the neighbors that I have been possessed. Although my father does not believe in such things, he cannot just stand by and watch the only child of the Lao He family be ruined like this. Therefore, he asked someone to find the most famous shaman in the ten-mile and eight-village area.

Finally, Old Lady Liu sighed and said to my parents: "There is a Taoist temple fifty miles southwest of the county seat. It is said that the priests there are all descendants of the Maoshan Taoists. You might as well take the child there to have a look."

At that moment, the mother happened to come out and, upon hearing this, knelt down before Old Lady Liu with a thud, saying, "Oh, great immortal, you must save my son! He is our only child; if something happens to him, how are we supposed to live?"

Liu Laolao suddenly shouted loudly, sat up from the ground, picked up the bowl of water beside her, dipped two fingers into the bowl to sprinkle a few drops of water onto the top of my head, and exclaimed: "Reveal your true form!"

Several times I ran towards her, wanting to grasp her and ask for clarity, but each time my body made contact with hers, she would disperse like a wisp of white mist, eluding my touch completely

The practice of "jumping the god" is said to have originated from the Northeast Manchu black sorcery. It is a peculiar technique that allows the living to communicate with the dead. It is said that the practitioner, through spells, can connect with deities and spirits, thereby temporarily achieving possession by a divine entity to exorcise demons and drive away evil. The power of the summoned deity entirely depends on the practitioner's own level of cultivation. In simpler terms, it means that witches gain a boost in magical power through invoking the gods, allowing them to temporarily achieve divine possession to exorcise demons and drive away evil.

She is naturally Zhao Xiaoruo. I can see her because we are both in the same space at this moment. It is a completely dark place, and in that place, there are only the two of us.

Hey! You fiend, why don't you reveal your true form quickly

She then instructed my parents to provide her with my birth date and time, which she wrote in red ink on a piece of yellow paper. After that, she changed into a loose-fitting red robe, which was her designated attire for performing rituals.

At that moment, the parents beside me were all startled, watching as I was about to lift my foot to kick Grandma Liu. My father quickly grabbed me and my mother shouted, "My son!" and held me tightly.

I was not mistaken at all; at this moment, Liu Laolao, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened her eyes wide. Her originally murky eyes were now wide open, revealing a glimmer of brilliance. She no longer resembled a frail old woman, as her eyes fixed intently on me, who was sitting in front of her and grinning foolishly.

Seeing my parents cry for me all day, I also want to reach out and wipe away their tears, but my body is beyond my control. Even walking is not driven by my own will, as if I know there is a "her" inside my body

With a crisp sound, the once formidable Granny Liu fell to the ground with a thud after my slap

Although my parents were still sad after hearing the news, at least they felt that their child had managed to survive. After staying in the hospital for a few days, they took me back to our hometown.

Bixia Yuanjun is the Grandmother of Mount Tai. Taoism holds that Bixia Yuanjun can protect all beings, respond to the nine provinces, command the divine soldiers of the mountain, and observe the good and evil in the human world. She is an important goddess in Taoism, possessing profound Taoist skills. The fact that Liu Laolao was able to invite Bixia Yuanjun to possess her demonstrates that her own Taoist practice is also quite remarkable

I was thinking that it would be disastrous; this woman is so calm, it seems that Old Lady Liu is definitely not her match. Damn it, it looks like it's still hopeless to drive her out of my body.

Father called out to Old Lady Liu while gently pinching her arm with his hand

After speaking, he raised the bowl of water in his hand and poured it over my head

Old Lady Liu kept spinning around and muttering; my father couldn't quite make out what she was saying, but seeing her demeanor, it was clear she was putting in a lot of effort, so that money was not spent in vain

That guy saw me lying in bed, holding a wooden sword, and couldn't wake me no matter what. Moreover, the bed was wet because I had urinated on it. Realizing that something was wrong, he went to find the school teacher, who then took me to the hospital

The hospital doctor diagnosed me with sudden epilepsy. Whether I can wake up is uncertain. The school has also notified my parents. My hometown is a remote village in Hubei. I am the only child of my parents. Although I was admitted to a third-rate university, it still caused quite a stir in our small mountain village. People say that the ancestral grave of the He family is emitting green smoke, as I have become a literary star. In recent years, my parents have been walking with their heads held particularly high in the village, feeling that I have brought them honor.

The hospital stated that this is a sequela of sudden epilepsy. It is fortunate to be able to wake up; many individuals with similar symptoms have become vegetative, spending their entire lives in bed. I consider myself lucky in this regard