Chapter 9: Opening the Heavenly Eye

Sun Xiezi asked my father, "Did you bring matches?" (Matches were considered a luxury item in that era, as lighters were a luxury.) My father replied, "Yes, I brought some. Do you want to smoke with me?"

Sun Xiezi glanced and said, "Don't say I didn't remind you, if you end up so scared that you wet your pants, don't come looking for me." My father chuckled and replied, "I volunteered, it's fine." Sun Xiezi first took two willow leaves and placed them in a cross shape on his forehead, chanting: "Seeking the wonderful method before the Sanqing Hall, summoning mighty soldiers beyond the Nine Provinces, inviting the gods to receive, transforming and manifesting, calling upon the celestial masters of all generations, opening my heavenly eye, assisting me in safeguarding the way, urgent as the law commands." After finishing, he also opened my father's eyes. He chanted again: "Seeking the wonderful method before the Sanqing Hall, summoning mighty soldiers beyond the Nine Provinces, inviting the gods to receive, transforming and manifesting, calling upon the celestial masters of all generations, opening my heavenly eye, assisting me in safeguarding the way, urgent as the law commands." After finishing, he also opened my father's eyes.

My mother and Xiao Wang rushed to take care of the fainted Xiao Lu, and they couldn't come to help for the time being. Moreover, they were indeed frightened, and even if they were called, they might not dare to come. The female ghost was laughing sinisterly while tightly gripping Sun Xiezi's neck. Sun Xiezi was foaming at the mouth, his eyes rolling back, and it seemed he was hanging by a thread. At that moment, a loud shout rang out, "Stop it." Sun Xiezi was foaming at the mouth, his eyes rolling back, and it seemed he was hanging by a thread. At that moment, a loud shout rang out, "Stop it."

Thus, everyone arrived at Xiao Wang's home. Xiao Wang lived alone; the house was not large but was relatively tidy. After a few people settled in, Xiao Wang found a set of clothes from a box and handed it to Sun Xiezi, then brewed a pot of tea and served it to everyone.

Sun the Blind snorted and said, "It is not fear of the unseen that troubles me, but rather the fear of what is visible." After saying this, he fell silent and continued to walk forward

Sun the Blind Man stood at the front, his hands forming a strange shape. He recited loudly: "Invoke the six hetushu, summon the six spirits, heavenly warriors, the four-eyed old man, fire warriors, the general of the palace, first capture the evil spirits, then seize the fairies, family and relatives, earth and stone spirits, all must be detained, so they do not escape, bind the child’s body, communicate names, summon souls to submit, bring peace to the afflicted, urgently as per the law of command." After finishing, he bit his right index finger and drew something in the air, which my mother and Xiao Wang could not see, but my father could see clearly. My mother and Xiao Wang could not see, but my father could see clearly

After speaking, the white shadow floated in front of him. He saw that Sun the Blind slowly pushed out a palm, and the white-clothed female ghost let out a piercing scream. However, the white-clothed woman was not ordinary either, as she spat a mouthful of foul, stinking blood onto Sun the Blind.

The crowd quickly arrived at Well No. 8, which was about twenty meters away. My father then saw a white shadow in the middle of the road ahead. He said, "Old blind man, there is a white shadow ahead, can you see it?" Upon hearing this, my mother and Xiao Wang also looked forward, but what they saw was Xiao Lu standing in the center of the road.

At this moment, Xiao Wang turned around to see if Xiao Lu had caught up. However, upon looking back, he found that Xiao Lu was no longer there

At this moment, Sun the Blind fell to the ground, his nose mucus, tears, and saliva mixed together, leaving his face covered. My father hurriedly supported Sun the Blind's upper body, rubbing his back to help him breathe

Mother said, "Near Well No. 8." Sun Xiezi gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, let's go to Well No. 8 right now to search."

The female ghost turned her head to look at the source of the shout, and saw Xiao Lu, with the support of my mother and Xiao Wang, struggling to stand up. The female ghost gazed at Xiao Lu, her bloodshot white eyes gradually regaining clarity. After letting out a mournful wail towards the sky, she transformed into a beam of white light and vanished into the nearby graveyard.

When my father saw Sun Xiezi at a disadvantage, he steeled himself and went to lift the ghost woman's arm, hoping to save Sun Xiezi. However, he did not expect that the ghost woman's arm was as hard as steel, and despite using all his strength, he could not move it an inch.

Xiao Wang thought for a moment and said: "Let's go to my place, it's closer. We can discuss a solution there, and I will find a piece of clothing for Master Sun."

As for this Sun Xiazi, ever since he opened his heavenly eye, he truly seems to be able to see. He walks without needing anyone to assist him, and three young men can only keep up with him by jogging.

Both the corners of the eyes and the mouth were stained with blood, as terrifying as it could be. My parents immediately hid behind Sun the Blind Man, burying their heads and daring not to look again

At this moment, that blind man Sun truly looked pitiful; he was only wearing a pair of shorts, his skin dark and dry, resembling a smoked rabbit that had been on sale for several days, hanging from the arm of a female ghost

Upon hearing this, Sun the Blind was instantly furious, "I haven't even settled the score with you for the kick you just gave me; you nearly shattered my old bones, and you still have the audacity to say that here"

Xiao Wang immediately grabbed Sun Xiezi and said: "Master Sun, please go save Xiao Lu, he has been possessed by a white shadow. He was just on the top of that slope, but now he has disappeared."

Sun Xiezi said: "It is better not to go up. Your firepower has been weak these past few days, and right now, the yin energy is strong. If you go to work, you might encounter something in the latter half of the night. Moreover, there is still one over there. Given our current situation, it is best not to seek trouble for ourselves."

The crowd helped Sun the Blind Man as they made their way towards Well No. 8

Several people returned to the spot where Xiao Lu had just collapsed. With Sun Xiezi present, everyone felt less tense. Sun Xiezi stood in front of the grave, sniffed, and sighed, saying: "This is a sin! I was here last year, and it was quite peaceful. Unfortunately, the mine insists on building a shaft here. It is a pity for those unmarked graves; they died without enjoying peace and ended up exposed in the wilderness. The resentment has gathered here, and it seems that misfortune will not befall just you few."

But my father saw that white figure rushing towards them, waving its claws. When it floated closer, my father took a look and nearly wet his pants. It must be said that my father is quite brave, but he never expected that this female ghost truly looked the part. Her face was pale blue without a trace of color, her eyes had no pupils, and her ghastly white eyeballs were filled with blood vessels.

My father said: "You blind fool, your eyes are broken, what are you talking about?" Sun the Blind replied: "Not at all, not at all, when I open my eyes, I open the heavenly eye. You wouldn't understand even if I told you, just go."

At this moment, Mother glanced at the clock; it was nearly 1:00 AM. She turned to Sun Xiezi and said, "Master Sun, do you think we can still work tonight?"

Because it was a small path in the mountains, there were small willow trees everywhere along the roadside. Moreover, there was plenty of dew at night. My father quickly brought back leaves covered in dew, and he took four pieces, saying to Old Man Sun, "I also want to try and see, so I won't be deceived by you, old fellow"

My mother asked, "Master Sun, are you saying that this will continue to be a disturbance from now on?" Master Sun nodded and said, "Xiao Liu, is that old man who emits a foul odor walking with his arms and legs straight? Is he limping?" My mother nodded in agreement. Master Sun slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "This is bad!"

Upon seeing that his ghost-catching spell could only barely force the female ghost out of her human body, Sun realized that her spiritual power was profound. He understood that without demonstrating some true abilities, he could not expect to gain any advantage. Thus, he sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and began to chant: "Supreme Old Lord, teach me to slay ghosts, grant me divine methods. I call upon the Jade Maiden to gather the inauspicious. As I ascend the mountain, let the stones crack, and I bear the seal. With a splendid canopy upon my head and my feet treading the path of the commander, to the left I support the Six Jia, to the right I guard the Six Ding. In front, the Yellow God, behind, the Yue Zhang. I chant: 'Supreme Old Lord, teach me to slay ghosts, grant me divine methods. I call upon the Jade Maiden to gather the inauspicious. As I ascend the mountain, let the stones crack, and I bear the seal. With a splendid canopy upon my head and my feet treading the path of the commander, to the left I support the Six Jia, to the right I guard the Six Ding. In front, the Yellow God, behind, the Yue Zhang. The divine master executes judgment, not fearing the powerful; first slay the evil ghost, then cut down the night light. Which god does not submit, which ghost dares to stand? Urgently, as the law commands."

Only then did Sun the Blind draw a symbol in the air, which shimmered with golden light. Sun the Blind shouted, "Go!" A beam of golden light struck Xiao Lu, and at that moment, Mama and Xiao Wang saw Xiao Lu fall headfirst to the ground

The three of them hurriedly helped Sun the Blind to his feet. My father, seeing Sun like this, burst into laughter and said, "You three are already quite out of tune; finding a master for him is even more out of tune, haha."

The blood that fell on the clothes resembled sulfuric acid, and Sun Xiezi hurriedly removed the bed sheet that had been handed to him. However, at that moment, the female ghost would not allow Sun Xiezi to regain his composure and seized him by the throat.

Sun the Blind asked my father to pick two willow leaves and soak them in dew, as he wanted to open his eyes My father asked, "What is the purpose of opening the eyes?" Sun the Blind replied, "The eyes have yin and yang. Normally, due to the strong fire energy, our eyes belong to the yang, allowing us to see all matters of the yang world. To turn the yang eyes into yin, we need to use willow leaves, sweet dew, and incantations. This can enable ordinary people to see things that are usually invisible, such as ghosts, spirits, and even the dark energy on the faces of those about to die"

After a long while, Sun the Blind finally managed to recover from his cough. He stood up, trembling, with a pale face, his eyes fixed intently on the graveyard ahead. After staring for a long time, Sun the Blind sighed and said: "This is a sin, a sin. It seems this place is not destined for good days ahead."

Sun the Blind Man said: "Stop talking nonsense, this is a three-way intersection. You take three matches and stick one in each direction at the intersection, then light them." My father did as instructed. Sun the Blind Man then asked: "Which match is difficult to light?" My father replied, "Except for the match behind us that has been lit, the other two directions cannot be ignited."

After my father had his eyes examined, he looked around and felt that nothing was different; he only noticed that the woods by the roadside seemed to be shrouded in a green mist. He then laughed and said, "Old Sun, it seems your tricks are not working; I can't see anything at all"

Sun Xiezi lowered his head and thought for a moment, saying: "It seems these two ghosts are not from the same group." Sun Xiezi asked my mother: "Where did you find the little Lu yesterday?"