Chapter 004 The Spirit of Food Qi.

Their cultivation process starts from absorbing the last breath of vitality from dying individuals, gradually developing their own spiritual practice, and then proceeding to absorb the vitality of ordinary people. At this point, they become difficult to deal with.

Heard it. Wang Qilin suddenly realized.

Most air-eating ghosts rely on inhaling air to satisfy their hunger, and they are very sensitive to smells, able to discern various aromas in the world.

Upon entering, he glanced at the layout of the house, and Xu Dasu said solemnly, "The main house is stable and well-structured, the left wing room is like a guarding Azure Dragon, and the right wing room is akin to a White Tiger resting on a high hill. In the middle, there are dazzling flowers and competing grasses. The arrangement of this house is guided by a master, just like a dragon's den, it is an auspicious dwelling."

Xu Dadao: "This is my brother Wang Qilin, a skilled person specially requested by the boss. Young sir, you can call him Qiyé."

Xu is a bold person. He squinted his eyes and scanned the surroundings, saying, "I'm afraid the ghost of hunger has come. Remember, ghosts fear sunlight and evil people. The more confident you are, the less it can harm you! But if you're afraid of it, hmph!"

Wang Qilin asked, "Wasn't it you who ordered it?"

The cold wind is biting, like a cold wind.

After finishing the meal, the sun sets, and the dusk arrives. The moon appears and disappears in the night sky.

As two people entered the room, a young man sweeping the floor approached and respectfully said, "Mr. Xu, you have arrived. Who is this gentleman?"

The reason for conducting so many inspections is also to familiarize oneself with the environment, so that if one cannot defeat ghosts at night, at least one can run more smoothly.

Xu clapped his thighs and said, "Exactly, it's asking the patient if they know they're going to die. So, dealing with this ghost that feeds on the dying is simple. It can only cling to the dying. Don't let those patients stay in the clinic, so the ghost won't have any yang energy to absorb. Eventually, it will leave."

Xu Dadao: "It has said itself, 'Breath like ice, vision without shadow, stars visible in daylight, unable to warm the sun. What does this mean?' Do you know the meaning of these words?"

At least we left them dinner, and fortunately, it was delicious.

Zhang Yuning shook his head. He asked again, "Two esteemed individuals, is there any basis for saying that this food qi ghost can only absorb the last yang energy of those who are about to die?"

As the red solid wood door creaked open, Wang Qilin suddenly felt a cold breath coming towards him.

They are dispatched by the King of Hell to guard the gates, in order to discern the odors of the various ghosts mixed among the multitude of living beings. If any ghosts commit evil deeds, the King of Hell will send hungry ghosts to find them.

Throughout the day, he patrolled more than ten times and became familiar with the staff of the medical clinic, but did not notice any trace of the food qi demon.

This is the talisman root that Du Cao posted the day before yesterday. The talisman gall has already been burned, and indeed there have been suspicious visits.

Xu thinks that stewed preserved fish is delicious.

After listening to Zhang Yuning, Wang Qilin suddenly asked, "Did anyone die in the clinic last night?"

Xu Daxin confidently said: "Mr. Du is not coming. The commotion in the clinic is just caused by a minor character, a mere parasite. It only dares to bother those who are on the verge of death. Today, let's see how I deal with it!"

Xu opened the door.

Wang Qilin laughed and said, "I'm not afraid. What is there to be afraid of a food-qi ghost?"

During the day, nothing can be perceived, but surprisingly, this sound is very clear at night.

So the dim moon was sometimes blocked and sometimes revealed, making people feel uneasy.

As soon as his words fell, the two of them simultaneously grabbed their waist knives and stood up.

Do you think that the Yang energy of a normal person is so easy to absorb? If a Qi-eating ghost can absorb the Yang energy of a normal person, then it must have achieved a certain level of cultivation. We won't be able to deal with it. Xu Da sneered, "Alright, let's go eat. I'm hungry."

Of course, borrowing without repayment.

Xu Dadao: "I don't understand. This is what Mr. Cao said last time when I came with him."

Under the night breeze, the crimson lanterns sway slowly, with the candle flames inside flickering incessantly in the wind. This alternating brightness and darkness of the lights, instead, adds a touch of mystery to this vast courtyard.

Wang Qilin shook his head and said, "It's not appropriate. The food qi ghost may find it easier to absorb the yang energy of the dying person, but it will be difficult to absorb the yang energy of a normal person. If there are no dying people around, it may make an effort to absorb the yang energy of normal people. Wouldn't that be terrible?"

Xu Dajian saw his calm expression and nodded in satisfaction, then threw him a small ball made of dry grass: "Hold it in your mouth, young man."

The gluttonous ghost is not an evil spirit. According to the "Records of Strange Tales," this ghost is said to be the transformation of a person who, during their lifetime, neglected their parents, spouse, and children, and only cared about their own pleasure. They do not hold much resentment after death.

Xu pointed to the door, where there was a charred piece of talisman paper on the lintel.

This matter is very simple. It is just that the medical clinic is haunted. There is a ghost that feeds on the last bit of yang energy of the dying. As they say it clearly: "May I borrow a breath?"

Fulong Township is one of the six major townships in Jixiang County, with eleven villages under its jurisdiction and a population of tens of thousands, making it a sizable community.

There is no new discovery.

The young man was stunned, his face full of disappointment without any concealment.

Ice platform is a kind of plant, it also has another name called yellow grass wormwood, so the small beads are actually woven from wormwood.

Other people's mouths are also very sensitive to hot and cold. Therefore, once they hold the mugwort ball, they can perceive the presence of Yin energy as soon as it comes into contact.

The clinic has a large scale and many rooms. It has two entrances and two exits. The inner part is a residence for the family, while the outer part has a courtyard layout with a large garden in the center. Surrounding the garden is a circle of rooms, including consultation rooms, bedrooms, a medicinal soup kitchen, and a school.

The "Soul-Cutting Sword of the Dark Moon" is restless, and he could draw his sword and strike at any moment.

After having breakfast, Wang Qilin walked around the clinic with a waist knife.

The roads in the village are crisscrossed, with houses scattered like stars, most of which are blue brick and red tile houses facing the main street, while thatched cottages are built along the small roads.

Wang Qilin took the small ball and asked, "What is this?"

In the clinic, there is a circle of lanterns.

Wang Qilin asked, "Do you understand the art of feng shui and geomancy?"

However, the mugwort used is not ordinary, it grows in an old graveyard.

Nothing found.

Zhang's Medical Clinic is a building made of blue bricks. Its courtyard wall facing the street is over ten zhang long, and the vermilion gate is one and a half zhang high. On both sides of the gate, there are two stone lions, each about half the height of a person. Large willow trees are planted next to the stone lions, giving it a grand appearance.

This type of mugwort is exposed to yin energy from germination to maturity. It is very sensitive to yin energy and feels cool when in contact with it. The denser the yin energy, the cooler it feels, like small ice cubes. Therefore, it is named "Ice Platform" instead of mugwort.

The young man politely bowed to him: "So it's Lord Wang. Lord Xu, you just mentioned Lord Du, when will Lord Du arrive?"

Zhang Yuning nodded: "The exhaled breath is icy, unable to see one's own reflection in others' eyes, able to see the stars in the daytime, and not feeling hot even when holding a stove. These are signs of impending death."

The Ice Platform Pearl is not a rare treasure, but it is not something that ordinary people can come into contact with. Seeing Xu Da casually giving him an Ice Platform Pearl, Wang Qilin speculated that either he had some skills or some background.

In early spring, the strong wind blows the bare branches, causing them to rub against each other and make a "shala shala" sound.

This type of spirit does not pose a threat to people, and may even be driven by humans to search for things, so there is no need to worry.

Furthermore, Artemisia, along with Iris, Pomegranate Flower, Garlic, and Mountain Dan Flower, are collectively known as the Five Auspicious Plants of Heaven. They possess the power to ward off evil and drive away misfortune. In addition, when the Ice Platform Bead is consumed orally, it can also resist the intrusion of evil spirits, making it a versatile herb.

He must plan to escape because the doctors and staff have already fled, claiming it's to avoid disrupting their evening work.

Additionally, there are some different types of "food qi ghosts" that consume people's breath, which is a sign of beginning cultivation.

Tonight's weather is not very good, there are always dark clouds drifting in the night sky.

He is Zhang Yuning, the eldest grandson of the Zhang family who runs a medical clinic. Wang Qilin consulted him again about the clinic's affairs.

He guessed again, and Xu has some background.

The medical clinic is now empty and desolate, with only a young man sweeping the floor.

Xu Dadao: "Have you heard of Bingtai Zhu?"

Xu Da frowned at the lantern and said, "It's better to have no light at all than such a dim one. Why did you even bother lighting it?"