Chapter 003: The Yin-Yang Eye

In the blink of an eye, Russell felt that what he was seeing had changed. Before him was a pair of red shoes, and he looked up.

Oh

Merely a trivial female ghost

What a sin

A large flock of crows flitted about in the trees of the yard, the sound of their flapping wings rising and falling, unwilling to depart

You truly do not regard me, Lin Jiu, with any respect

As he spoke, Uncle Jiu looked at Russell, took a talisman from his bosom, and directly affixed it to his small head

After taking just a few steps, Uncle Jiu turned around thoughtfully and walked back. He patted Russell's small head with his hand

Uncle Jiu frowned; he was most intolerant of such amateurs. He turned to Old Chen and asked, "Do you know who planted this tree?"

Uncle Jiu glanced at Russell and said lightly, "This meat is not tasty"

Russell tilted his head, inquiring with curiosity

Uncle Jiu suppressed a laugh, while Old Chen beside him rubbed his hands together, trying to ingratiate himself, "Uncle Jiu, I feel that my yang energy is a bit weak as well. How about you give me one too."

Russell was held in Wen Cai's arms, yawning out of boredom; he had a weak constitution and was somewhat drowsy

At this moment, Uncle Jiu had completely lost interest and no longer wished to continue speaking. He brought his right hand together and, just like that, touched in front of Russell, opening Russell's yin-yang eye.

Upon mentioning this, Wencai instantly became spirited. He murmured softly, "Master, this method is unreliable; scalpers are particularly expensive now. Is there a cheaper way?"

Uncle Jiu turned around and directly reached out his hand towards Wencai, saying, "Hand it over."

Uncle Jiu had a blank expression, holding a peach wood sword in his right hand and gripping the neck of a female ghost with his left hand. The female ghost was sticking out her tongue, her face filled with a sense of despair.

As soon as Russell heard that it was not delicious, he immediately lost interest, while Wencai was quite accustomed to it; this junior apprentice simply has an unusual way of thinking

The door was tightly shut; Old Chen pushed it several times with force, but it did not budge.

Russell blinked his big eyes and said in a childish voice, "Are my wives more beautiful?"

However, this can already be considered a rather good-looking ghost; compared to those that are terrifying, with their tongues sticking out and their faces completely distorted, it is much better.

Old Chen beside him wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, this child is truly a bit fierce

Uncle Jiu, you must eliminate it!

Not bad

The expression on Master Jiu's face was somewhat displeased. As a local Taoist priest, he naturally had the responsibility to protect the peace of the area, and the town of Renjia was his territory

Uncle Jiu is preparing to teach Russell the ways of the Dao, and it is also time for him to see what a ghost looks like

Having never seen it before, I was bold; now that I have experienced it firsthand, Old Chen is truly like a person who has been bitten by a snake, becoming fearful of ropes for ten years, seeing everything as a ghost or monster

He can remember that the old Li family had never had so many crows before

The first method is to use the tears of a yellow cow, mixing mint, licorice, morning dew, and fragments of a shadowy object to induce tears from the yellow cow. Apply this mixture to the eyes, and one can see ghosts for seven days

This is indeed a talisman, and it belongs to the renowned Daoist master, Uncle Jiu. This is truly a valuable item

What is that thing

On a night when the moon is full and the stars are sparse, one can still clearly see two towering poplar trees, each standing two zhang high, flourishing with lush greenery

Uncle Jiu, what about Old Li?

Would you like to see what a female ghost looks like

Uncle Jiu took a deep breath and said, "To see ghosts, one needs the yin-yang eye. There are long and short ones, some are easy while others are difficult, and they can be categorized into five types."

Planting ghost hands at home

Russell blinked his eyes and stuck out his tongue to lick the talisman in front of him; the smell of the yellow paper made his little face instantly turn sour

Wencai suddenly realized, took the peach wood sword from behind and handed it over. Jiusu snorted, grasped the peach wood sword in his right hand, and walked towards the well.

Old Chen's face flushed slightly, but after pondering for a moment, he quietly tugged at Uncle Jiu's sleeve, revealing a look that any man would understand, "Uncle Jiu, do you have a remedy to replenish it?"

Is it good-looking

He sighed, "There are also inexpensive options. Prepare by soaking mixed yin substances in morning dew, and immerse willow leaves in it. Soak until the hour of the rat, when the yin energy is dense, and it will be successful. Use the willow leaves to dab this water around the eyes, and one will be able to see the yin and yang"

Whenever the topic of the paper doll wife is mentioned, Jiu Shu's expression darkens, as he no longer wishes to discuss this matter.

Uncle Jiu, it is right here!

Russell was still using his tongue to poke at the talisman on his head when he suddenly found Uncle Jiu's face appearing in front of him

Old Chen wore a respectful expression as he gazed at the door of Old Li's house, his eyes reflecting unease and fear

Uncle Jiu indeed did not speak falsely; that female ghost was dressed in a bright red robe, with disheveled hair, yet her face was delicate and beautiful. It is highly likely that she died by drowning.

He stepped into the courtyard, where two dark figures stood, appearing particularly conspicuous.

The little female ghost, with shallow skills, dares to kill on his Uncle Jiu's territory.

Old Chen's complexion was pale, and he understood in an instant that crows feed on human flesh. Their sense of smell is particularly acute, and sometimes, even before a person has drawn their last breath, they come swooping in in droves.

You do not need to

Someone like you, who is frail and has a deficiency of Yang energy, should not stay in this place. The consequences could be a serious illness at best, or death at worst

Every time Uncle Jiu goes out, Wencai must follow behind. Since Russell is still young, he naturally cannot be left in the mortuary.

Uncle Jiu glared with both eyes, "I, Lin Jiu, subdue demons and vanquish evil, and I will also learn these things"

Uncle Jiu choked up, unable to speak for a long time. There was no way around it; those who cultivate the Dao simply do not walk the path of wealth. A respectable person, who would willingly live in a charity house

Old Chen showed an awkward expression and repeatedly apologized, realizing that he had truly lost his senses. He asked Uncle Jiu how to make amends, yet forgot that the latter was the renowned "young chicken" and did not require this.

Uncle Jiu, while strolling, spoke seriously to Russell and Wencai, saying, "There is a saying about Feng Shui regarding yang houses and yin houses. Generally, yang houses should not plant locust or poplar trees, as the leaves of poplar trees are large, and when the wind blows, it sounds like ghosts clapping their hands, gathering yin energy and harming the spirit."

Amidst the embarrassment, Old Chen finally recalled the matter at hand. He hurriedly glanced around; the small courtyard contained nothing but two poplar trees and a well.

Nonsense

Uncle Jiu waved his left hand and said, "The yang energy is abundant, but the constitution is somewhat weak; just reduce your visits to the Yihong Courtyard by two times and it will be fine"

The fifth method, to cultivate magical power, is to open the Yin-Yang eye with magical power. Along with the "Diagram" and "Book"

Old Chen slapped his forehead, "This courtyard originally had no trees; I forgot it was decades ago. Suddenly, two poplar trees sprouted, and they are growing better and better. The old Li family probably intends to use them for timber."

Russell blinked and said, "Why not catch a couple to eat"

Uncle Jiu did not hold back at all; he lifted a foot and kicked the door open with the steadiness of a rock. A gust of wind rushed through, and everyone instantly felt a chill run through their bodies

Uncle Jiu stood with his hands clasped behind his back, beginning to survey the house

Uncle Jiu glanced around the house; the front room was empty, truly a case of bare walls, with not a single person in sight

Old Chen couldn't help but feel a tightening in his heart at the thought of the red shoes he saw on the ground before leaving; he must not let this thing fixate on him

Wen Cai was still yawning when he saw Jiu Shu extend his hand, and instinctively handed over the Russell he was holding

Master, what a large bird!

Uncle Jiu's expression darkened, and with a clenched jaw, his tone became particularly terrifying, "Peach wood sword!"

Hmph

From this perspective, it seems that Old Li is likely in grave danger

Uncle Jiu did not respond; instead, his gaze was fixed on the group of crows that lingered on the杨树, unwilling to depart.

A flurry of sounds erupted in the courtyard, resembling the clapping of spirits. Even Old Chen, who often walked the night roads, could not help but tremble with fear.