Chapter 0005: The Generational Ghost Doctor

Our family, the Old Ou family, has been engaged in the profession of shadowy practitioners for generations. It was not until your father's generation that this lineage was severed. Fortunately, your mother gave birth to you, which has rekindled hope for me.

I scratched the back of my head and asked with some confusion: "Grandfather, what kind of ghost was it that led me and Daxiong astray that day? How can we drive it away?"

Liu Quan immediately broke into a beaming smile, handing over a piece the size of a fingernail, a pale and thin slice that lay on the table, and walked out with endless gratitude

I am astonished; I had no idea my grandfather was so formidable. Look at how these spirits are bowing and scraping to him; it is truly impressive

Then, he asked again: "Are you talking to me?"

That Liu Laoye's son floated over to my grandfather and said: "Mr. Ou, are you busy today? Then shall I come another day?"

For example, that female ghost from before, she fell ill, and you need to teach her how to heal and seek medical treatment

The clinic is not large, occupying only about 10 square meters, featuring a simple square table, two chairs, and a bookshelf

Sigh, I was just a child, only at this moment did I not realize my mistakes

Such a simple arrangement, yet it exudes a sense of solemnity

The teaching here is directed towards spirits; when encountering benevolent spirits, one must impart knowledge to them

Hearing my call, my grandfather ran out of the house, glared at me, and said: "What are you doing here?"

I did not expect that as soon as I mentioned that matter, my grandfather's expression changed.

At that moment, a sinister, cold, and emotionless voice echoed in the room: "Mr. Ou, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my abdomen these past few days, and I do not know the reason. I have come specifically to seek medicine from you."

Then, my grandfather, in a state of both laughter and tears, lifted me up and gave a heavy pat on my back, saying: "Such a small courage, and you actually fainted from fear?"

I murmured softly, leaning against the wall, waiting for that person to come out

That eerie, chilling sensation startled me, causing me to shiver; however, when I turned around, I saw nothing.

I saw a look of horror suddenly appear on Liu Quan's pale face, and he hurriedly changed his words: "Yes, yes, Mr. Ou, I do have a request. I have been dead for almost two years now, and I have been waiting in line to be reincarnated in the underworld for two years without success. I haven't received any offerings for two years, and I was thinking, perhaps my family could burn some paper money for me, what do you think?"

I stood there with my head lowered, like a child who has made a mistake

The male ghost Liu Quan said: "Hello, Uncle Ou"

Because of fear, I was afraid; because I was afraid, I shouted out.

This guy floated while giving me a sinister smile, a smile so tragic that it was unsettling, and he kept nodding at me. Although I could tell he was greeting me, why did I feel as if he was provoking the fear in my very nerve endings

My grandfather immediately widened his eyes

Heavens! What a harmonious scene, yet at this moment it appears so terrifying to me, because that male ghost, I seem to recognize him. Isn't he the son of the old man Liu from next door? Two years ago, it was said that he died of a heart disease, and now he is vividly appearing before me. How can I not be afraid?

On the table lies my grandfather's worn medical kit, and the bookshelf is filled with various books, clearly ancient editions.

Ghosts place great importance on these matters; once their wishes are unfulfilled, they become filled with resentment, and at that point, they may bring calamity to a region, which could lead to significant trouble

For some reason, standing in this room, my sense of fear suddenly dissipated completely, and I found myself involuntarily straightening up.

My words may seem disjointed and out of order, yet my grandfather understood them clearly

My grandfather furrowed his brow and said, "Call me Mr. Ou"

This white garment is just so long that it even obscures the feet

The key point is, you just appeared out of nowhere, what are you smiling at me for?

Hmm?

Hey, you brat, do you understand what I am saying

Seeking medicine? It is truly absurd to come for a consultation at this late hour

I nervously hid behind his chair, surveying the clinic.

The so-called ghost doctor refers to one who takes action against the malevolent spirits themselves. Although there are many ghosts in the world, those that cause harm without reason are few. The majority of troublemakers are often driven by deep-seated grievances from before their death, or they suffer from a lack of offerings after death, or they are troubled by injuries and illnesses, bullied by other evil spirits, and face difficult situations, which leads them to create disturbances and harm the living.

Moreover, her walking is so steady that it hardly resembles walking at all; it is more akin to floating

Uh... a ghost!

In contrast, the young man from Liu Laoye's family, upon entering, appeared timid and kept his head down, no longer daring to smile at me. He stood there obediently, resembling a prisoner awaiting interrogation by the county magistrate.

At this moment, Grandfather had already put the thin sheets into the medicine box, and then he looked at me sternly and asked, "Why did you come along?"

I immediately lowered the volume: "Wasn't that just summoning ghosts?"

I find it quite amusing; it seems that the underworld is rather busy, as they have been waiting in line for two years and still have not been called...

I blinked several times in quick succession, nodding in a somewhat understanding manner

I answered without hesitation

Then I heard my grandfather's voice, as he seemed to have lost something and told that person: "Crush it and take it with water in three doses."

He patted my shoulder and said: "You are still young, but since you are a descendant of the Ou family, you will inevitably come into contact with these matters sooner or later. To be honest with you, your grandfather is the Yin Guan of this area, which means I manage the wandering souls and ghosts. Generally, when a family reaches the end of their lifespan, I will notify them in advance, allowing them to make preparations early.

That person spoke this sentence with no emotion

I did not understand the rest, but I understood one thing: the things my grandfather did were all for the good of everyone. As a man, one must act in a way that is worthy of one's conscience

The male ghost also had his head lowered, with short hair, his entire soul drifting forward. When he passed by the female ghost, I noticed that it seemed as if they exchanged a greeting with each other

I hurriedly brought it up, and my first reaction was to hide behind him, not even daring to show my face.

I feel my teeth chattering, this is not a person, this is clearly a ghost

My grandfather lived to a great age, and he could see through the little calculations in my heart at a glance

My grandfather poked my forehead and said: "I, your grandfather, am treating ghosts and handling matters of the underworld. If it weren't for me, this area would have been in chaos long ago"

No, a ghost has floated in, a male ghost resembling the bookish female ghost, dressed in the same white attire as her

My grandfather nodded and said: "Your family patriarch has become quite muddled; now it is your sister-in-law who is in charge. You should be aware that she is very frugal, and it is likely that she hasn't allowed your brother to burn any paper offerings in the past two years. You brought this upon yourself; you insisted on coming back to stir things up, otherwise, would it have turned out this way? Here’s the deal: I will allow you to send a dream to your sister-in-law, but you must be mindful of the scale; do not frighten her. You must understand that it is not easy for her to support the entire family on her own."

Ah ... ... Ghost!

I quietly hid behind my grandfather, afraid to look, yet unable to resist sneaking a glance. Hesitantly, I followed closely behind him as we squeezed into the room, where my grandfather pulled up a chair and sat down

My grandfather sat upright in his chair and said to the male ghost standing in front of him, "You are Liu Quan, aren't you? Speak up, what is it?"

As a ghost doctor, one must find joy in teaching, base one's actions on virtue, be magnanimous, apply both grace and authority, and provide assistance to the spirits.

If one encounters a being filled with resentment and malevolence, it is imperative to use magical methods to expel it, in order to prevent any unforeseen calamities

Oh dear, how have I rambled on so much? Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I said more. Just know that your grandfather is a man of great integrity, and what I do is something I can be proud of, not some sort of ghost summoning.

This is the first time in my life that I have come to my grandfather's clinic. At this moment, I realized that the windows of the clinic are all fitted with black curtains, completely blocking the view from inside to outside. No wonder it looks pitch black from the outside.

I could tell that my grandfather did not intend to blame me, so I spoke up: "Nobita's mother said that you attract ghosts and won't let Nobita play with me"

I ... ...

It is ! ''

At that moment, I realized that it was a burial garment. I had seen this kind of clothing when Elder Chen from the village passed away.

He was momentarily taken aback, then spoke with a hint of melancholy and longing: "What does a rural woman in the mountains understand? Now you see, whether your grandfather is truly a ghost summoner or not."

Before I could let out a scream, I saw another person floating over from a distance

Grandfather's resonant voice invigorated my spirit

Therefore, my position is indispensable

In the position directly facing the entrance, there hangs something from the central beam of the medical hall, covered by a long and wide black cloth that drapes down, obscuring a copper mirror on the wall behind it

Your great-great-grandfather, while serving as a yin guan, established a unique lineage based on the theoretical foundations of the Maoshan Daoist practices, and created the discipline of ghost medicine

If one encounters a ghost with a kind nature, it is preferable to try to persuade it to depart to the underworld.

Like Liu Quan just now, you must first educate him and then give him a glimmer of hope. This is the principle of combining both grace and punishment.

The spirits that have died in our vicinity, as long as they have not passed through the Yin Market into the city of Fengdu, can return to find me. Any wishes or unfinished matters they have, they can tell me, and I will do my best to assist them in managing their affairs.

I thought to myself, do you really have such great abilities? However, I did not dare to voice it, but my expression had already betrayed me

My grandfather waved his hand and said, "It's no trouble, come in!"

Do not beat around the bush; everyone from our old Ou family is a man of character

Before long, that person came out of the room, and it turned out to be a woman dressed in white

Thank you! I will take my leave now