Chapter 004: The Peril of Life

Li Qing shook his head and said, "My cultivation is insufficient, and I am unable to examine the seven souls of others"

The old man performed a remarkable transformation right in front of Li Mu. Li Mu stood there in a daze, and at this street corner, there was no one else around except for him.

Li Mu hurriedly asked: "How to infer?"

After a moment, Li Mu weighed the broken silver in his hand and waved goodbye to the two figures that were about to disappear, saying, "Thank you..."

Swallowing the thief, the main driver of evil, can eliminate the illusory evil winds. If the thief's spirit is scattered, then the evil winds can easily enter the body, leading to numerous ailments among people

I cannot get up. Li Mu shook his head and said, I have been unable to fall asleep until very late recently, and I only wake up after noon

"Non-toxic, primary sleep, non-toxic spirit dispersal, thus unable to sleep at night..." Li Qing spoke again, noticing Li Mu's pronounced dark circles, her delicate brows furrowed slightly

Li Mu's expression changed slightly. He had been finding it extremely difficult to fall asleep these past few days. After finally drifting off, when he opened his eyes again, it was usually well past noon. Even when the outside world became noisy in the morning, he remained completely unaware.

Li Qing remained unaware and continued, "The hidden arrow represents the soul, the main consciousness; when the hidden arrow scatters the spirit, many people lose their focus..."

With only about six months to live, it is already tragic enough. What is even more tragic is that he is penniless and does not even have money for lunch this afternoon. If only he had known earlier, he would have borrowed some money from his boss again...

This is not the most important thing

The old ways are gone, the monthly salary is gone, both wealth and resources are lost, and Li Mu wishes he could slap himself twice.

Serious issues with sleep have arisen, causing his day to begin at noon recently

I apologize for the interruption

How did the predecessor die? Li Mu no longer cared. He simply looked at Li Qing with eyes full of infinite expectation and asked, "Boss, am I still saved?"

He broke out in a cold sweat, and after regaining his composure, he immediately shouted loudly

Which ... ... " Li Mu questioned in confusion, and then as if realizing something, his entire being was struck as if by lightning

Li Qing looked at him and said: "Corpse dogs, the master is alert and perceptive. If the spirit of the corpse dog is scattered, then the perception and alertness of others will decrease. Once they fall asleep, it is extremely difficult to be awakened by external disturbances. However, those who cultivate the Dao, after refining the spirit of the corpse dog, can sense their surroundings even while in deep sleep..."

It is important to note that the image of the old master in Li Mu's mind has transformed from that of a charlatan to that of an enlightened sage

Before leaving, he also took away Li Mu's purse, which contained two months' worth of his salary and represented all of his possessions

Li Mu asked again: "What happens to a person if they lose their soul?"

What are you doing here

Eliminate impurities, expel internal filth, foul lungs, govern internal breath, disperse foul lung spirit, thus breathing becomes obstructed

Li Qing furrowed her brows and took out a folded talisman from her waist once again, saying: "With the loss of the Seven Souls, although you will not die immediately, without the protection of the Seven Souls, malevolent winds can easily invade your body. This talisman for warding off evil can ensure that you are not harmed by external malevolence, and you must carry it on your person at all times"

He said that although his three souls are still present, he has completely lost his seven spirits, and he also mentioned that he would not live for more than six months at most

Li Qing's gaze was wandering, and in a lowered voice, he said: "I am not referring to this, I am referring to that..."

After walking for a while, Li Qing said with reluctance, "Yes."

Stumbling and dazed, I reached the door, where two figures approached from ahead

Immortal Master

The matter of the Seven Souls can only be entrusted to Li Qing. The most important thing for Li Mu at the moment is to earn some money first and secure his meals.

Now he is once again without a penny

Li Mu eagerly asked: "What is the master?"

"You arrived just in time," Li Mu said, putting his arms around the shoulders of the two. "I accidentally had my two months' salary stolen when I went out just now. Could you lend me some more? I will repay you when I receive my salary next month..."

Li Mu touched his stuffy chest, with only a glimmer of hope remaining in his heart, and asked with difficulty: "What about the sparrow's shadow?"

I believed it, I truly believed it

In other words, once the soul dies, the person dies; when a person dies, the spirit will also dissipate. After all, it is someone who has died once. Upon hearing this, Li Mu felt somewhat uneasy and asked, "I have died once; will my seven spirits dissipate..."

Li Qing did not explain immediately, gazing at him for a long time before saying: "The sparrow's shadow on a man, the master, the master..."

Li Qing said lightly: "You are not a practitioner, so why ask these questions?"

Please clarify your words before you leave

Li Qing returned first, and Li Mu walked alone on the street, feeling dejected. He had thought that surviving a great calamity would surely bring future blessings, but little did he know that he was still unable to escape the fate of his past life

Farewell

You come back!

Li Muda: "Curious..."

Li Mu continued to ask: "Then what if one loses their soul?"

Li Qing paused for a moment, as if he had understood something, and said: "Rest assured, although your three souls have once left the body, the three souls do not depend on the physical form. As long as the duration is not too long, there will be no major issues. It is common for mortals to experience the departure of their souls."

I went out to buy some things. I encountered the patrolling Li Qing, and while walking back with her, I suddenly asked: "Boss, do people really have three souls and seven spirits?"

He doesn't have a single cent on him; how is he going to get by this month

Is it real

The phrase "雀阴" does not have a direct translation in English as it appears to be a specific term or expression. If you could provide more context or a complete sentence, I would be able to assist you better with the translation.

"Main kidney essence." Li Qing shifted her gaze, her expression unchanged, and said: "You, can you... can you get up that morning?"

Just as Li Mu was feeling disappointed, she suddenly said: "However, the seven souls are related to the physical body. If one of the souls is lost, it can still be inferred through the manifestations of the body."

Li Mu is really starting to panic

Li Qing had already found the answer in his gaze

Li Mu called out several times, but no one responded. He stood in place for a long time, and when his legs began to feel numb, he finally realized that the old Taoist had truly left.

Although there was comfort from Li Qing, the words of that old Taoist still echoed in Li Mu's heart. He looked at Li Qing and said, "Boss, could you help me check if my seven souls are still there?"

Li Mu carefully stored the talisman close to him and said, "Thank you, boss"

It should not be the case," Li Qing comforted him, "After the three souls leave the body, the seven spirits take seven days to dissipate. You have only been separated from your soul for a few hours, so there is no need to worry about this.

"How is that possible..." Li Qing stood still in place, and spoke: "Could it be that you are not a normal soul departing, but rather that some evil spirit is at work? Otherwise, how could the seven souls dissipate so quickly..."

Just as he was feeling panic in his heart, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him

Zhang Shan looked at Li Mu in surprise and said, "Hey, Li Mu, I just saw you walking with the boss. Weren't you the one who was most afraid of the boss before? When did you become so bold? By the way, it seems that the salary is being distributed today. Speaking of salary, Li Mu, you borrowed ten wen from us a few days ago, and also that straw mat..."

... ...

Humans possess seven souls, namely the Corpse Dog, the Hidden Arrow, the Sparrow Yin, the Thief Swallowing, the Non-Toxin, the Purifier, and the Stinking Lung; these seven souls govern the physical and mental aspects.

"You're welcome, but do not forget that you are my subordinate." Li Qing glanced at him and said, "I will go back to check the records first, you wait for me at home."

Daoist priest

Li Qingdao: "The soul and the spirit are different; the soul can exist apart from the body, but the spirit cannot. The spirit is attached to the body, and when the physical body dies, the seven spirits will dissipate accordingly. If one merely loses the spirit, the body will not immediately die, but generally, it will not survive for more than six months"

Li Mu felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his complexion turned a shade paler

Li Mu coughed softly while covering his mouth, his complexion becoming even paler

He turned around and saw a figure dressed in blue