Chapter 5, Sleep Paralysis

At this moment, Ye Jiannan had already thought of a shocking answer. According to the "Mao Shan Technique," if a woman has a black energy cluster appearing on her forehead, it should indicate that she is either being haunted or possessed by a spirit

Ye Jiannan hurriedly put away the ghost-catching notes and replied, "I am already up, come in."

With this question in mind, Ye Jiannan felt no drowsiness at all, and thus pried open his father's wooden chest. This chest was purchased by his parents when they got married, and it is still a custom in the countryside for the bride's family to send a chest as part of the dowry. However, since Ye Jiannan could remember, he had never seen his father open this chest. His father had not placed any secret items such as the peach wood sword or yellow talismans inside, leading Ye Jiannan to believe that there must be something even more mysterious within this chest. Yet, since Ye Jiannan could remember, he had never seen his father open this chest. His father had not placed any secret items such as the peach wood sword or yellow talismans inside, leading Ye Jiannan to believe that there must be something even more mysterious within this chest.

Yang Su has left, and Ye Jiannan let out a sigh. It is rather strange that Yang Su was actually possessed by a ghost!

Uh... I apologize, but I have already eaten. You should go eat quickly!" Ye Jiannan replied hastily

At present, a black energy mass has already appeared at the center of Yang Sumei's brow, indicating that it has been three to four years since then. The malevolent spirit has gradually grown stronger and is progressively retaliating against the host's soul.

I... I... " Yang Su mumbled for a while, unsure of how to begin. This was quite embarrassing; a young unmarried woman, having spring dreams every night, could it be that she was extremely desperate? If this got out, wouldn't it be laughable to death

Before dawn, Ye Jiannan had already returned to his home. Although this experience was perilous, it made Ye Jiannan believe that ghosts truly exist in this world, and his father's return from the underworld should not be merely a dream

Yang Su must never allow the evil spirit to succeed in seizing the soul. Ye Jiannan hurriedly opened the "Maoshan Techniques" and found relevant knowledge about soul seizing.

Yang Su pushed the door open and had just taken three steps inside when he suddenly felt a shiver run through him. He cast a glance at the protective array that Ye Jiannan had arranged after returning last night, his expression revealing discomfort.

Ye Jiannan nodded, confirming that it was indeed correct; it was a case of ghost possession, specifically the type that causes sleep paralysis

He hurriedly picked up the notebook, opened it, and found it contained some records. These records were actually his father's lifelong accounts of exorcising demons and capturing monsters, and each record was accompanied by insights. For Ye Jiannan at this moment, this was the best teaching material. Although the "Maoshan Technique" is mysterious, there are aspects that Ye Jiannan cannot comprehend. With this notebook, Ye Jiannan could not only learn some of his father's insights but also absorb experiences, avoiding detours. This was truly a timely assistance for him!

Why did my father not notice? According to the exorcism methods recorded in his notes, my father's skills as a medium in the later stages should have made it impossible for him to overlook this

Those who successfully seize the spirit are not nonexistent; just as in reality, one may sometimes encounter individuals who are inherently good, yet gradually undergo a significant change in temperament. After approximately ten years, they may transform into an entirely different person

Upon hearing this question, Yang Su's face suddenly turned pale, and his large eyes stared intently at Ye Jiannan: "You... how do you know?"

While he was browsing, the neighbor girl Yang Su knocked on the door: "Lazybones, are you still sleeping?"

"Jian Nan Ge, you are not deceiving me, are you? Are you still asleep!" Yang Su questioned suspiciously

"Su Nu, I ask you, do you have nightmares at night?" Ye Jiannan suddenly inquired

That was three years ago, on that day my grandfather fainted, and we took him to the hospital... Yang Su began to recount how this dream started

Among the spirit possessors, maidens are more commonly seen, although there are also men who are not virgins, but they are rare, occurring once in a century. The reason maidens are more susceptible to possession by spirits is based on the theory of Yin and Yang; women are inherently Yin in nature, and their souls are extremely Yin, especially in the case of maidens. When they have not been exposed to the Yang energy of men, their Yin energy can surpass that of even powerful malevolent spirits.

At this moment, Yang Su returned, carrying a bowl of noodles: "Jian Nan Ge, get up and eat, I went to help my parents with farming today, so I won't come to call you for lunch, you can go eat by yourself, Grandpa is at home."

Father is truly a pitiful man; mother has been gone for so many years, yet he still keeps these things! Ye Jiannan felt an inexplicable sadness. In order to raise him, after mother left, many matchmakers introduced potential partners to father. Father is wealthy and his conditions are considered acceptable, but the women generally required him to send Ye Jiannan away. Father immediately refused, which is why he remained a bachelor his entire life

Ye Jian Nan perused for a while and suddenly gained insight into many things, as well as learned some techniques for capturing ghosts

However, if it is possession by a malevolent spirit, it becomes problematic. Possession is generally rare and only occurs during a yin year, yin month, yin day, or yin hour, in places where yin energy is extremely strong, when the host has experienced excessive fright, combined with a collision. At the moment when the three souls are displaced, the malevolent spirit has the opportunity to invade. After entering the host's body, it exists in the form of a spiritual entity. However, this spiritual entity is still much weaker than the host's soul. It takes about three to four years of backlash for it to gradually stabilize. After approximately ten years, the malevolent spirit will successfully consume the host's three souls, which is referred to as soul snatching. At this point, the host will no longer possess their original soul, and their consciousness will be completely under the control of the malevolent spirit.

When he turned his gaze to the other side, he discovered a notebook that had already yellowed, seemingly bearing the marks of time

Suddenly, he furrowed his brows tightly, as a faint dark energy unexpectedly emerged from Yang Su's body, visible only to those with the Eye of Heaven. At the center of his brow, there was a cluster of black energy.

"Brother Jian Nan, Mom has prepared the meal, I came to call you!" Yang Su felt quite uneasy as he approached Ye Jian Nan.

This principle is quite simple, akin to how female ghosts often entice men, share the same bed with them, absorb their yang energy, and subsequently strengthen their own souls

Upon opening the box, he was surprised to find a complete set of red wedding attire inside, including a pair of red cloth shoes. Ye Jiannan had seen these items before; they were typically worn by rural people during weddings, akin to the wedding dresses seen in modern urban settings.

The third type is rather peculiar, yet it is the most common one. The evil spirit employs a method of complementing yin with yin, whereby a male ghost possesses the body of a young girl. In such possession, the host experiences dreams every night, dreaming of being mounted by a stranger during intimate acts. In fact, this is a method of absorbing yin energy, commonly referred to as being pressed down by a ghost

"I ask you, when did this dream of yours begin?" Ye Jiannan shifted the topic; he had only sought confirmation earlier, and now it appeared to be exactly as he had suspected.

I have indeed already eaten!" Ye Jianan furrowed his brow and replied with a heavy expression

The second type is coincidental possession, which is significantly longer than the first type. Once the spirit is successfully seized, the host's soul changes and is no longer the original self. However, it possesses no supernatural abilities and is similar to an ordinary person. This is also why some malevolent spirits cannot reincarnate; they choose this method of spirit seizing for rebirth, risking being devoured by the host's soul.

If it is not a dream, then it means that my father was truly harmed by someone. Who exactly is the enemy?

This subtle change was noticed by Ye Jiannan, who then carefully observed Yang Su.

Regarding the infusion of Yang energy, although the book does not provide an explanation, Ye Jiannan has his own understanding. It should refer to the moment when a girl transitions into a woman, during which a man injects Yang energy into her, causing the woman's soul to no longer be so dominated by Yin.

If one is possessed, they will become delirious, speaking nonsensical words, which is commonly referred to as being haunted by a ghost. This is not difficult; most ordinary sorcerers can exorcise ghosts.

Yang Su noticed that Ye Jiannan was not very happy and assumed he was thinking about his father again, so he smiled and said, "Then you should sleep, I will take my leave first"

"I heard from my grandfather and others that you are often awakened by nightmares. I am very curious, what exactly are the nightmares that you frequently experience?" Ye Jiannan asked

Ye Jiannan smiled awkwardly as he took the bowl of rice. After a moment of thought, he said, "Su Nu, please sit down; I have something to ask you."

According to the book, spirit snatching generally occurs only in women, as men possess a strong yang energy. Even when frightened, at the most vulnerable moment, the strength of a man's soul should be comparable to that of a woman who is not frightened. This explains why men are braver than women

Yang Su was blushing as if she had realized something, and she obediently sat by the bed with her head lowered

Ye Jiannan continued to read, noting that there are generally three types of spirit possessors. One type is created through the spells of sorcerers, and these spirit possessors are the most terrifying, as they are under the control of the spellcaster. They can be compelled to perform unspeakable acts, and some powerful necromancers can even preserve ghostly techniques. Once the spirit is successfully seized, the host will transform into a being that is half human and half ghost, possessing a body, a soul, and ghostly abilities. They can fly, fight, and even consume human flesh.

After saying this, Yang Su seemed to recall something and hurriedly turned his face to the side, avoiding Ye Jiannan's gaze

Has the negative energy just appeared in the past couple of days