At this moment, Daqi's mind wasn't on Dongyue, but on how to help Jiaran pull through this ordeal. His initial plan was to first exorcise the evil spirits from Jiaran, and then, depending on the situation, have a doctor treat her. But Jiaran herself felt there was no need for treatment. Her reasoning was simple: current medicine simply couldn't cure the tumor in her brain. She often said, "My mother would have been better off without surgery; she died as soon as she had. If I had known this, I would have preferred not to have surgery." In fact, Jiaran's mother's brain tumor was somewhat similar to Daqi's mother's—both were late-stage brain cancer, which was very difficult to treat. Daqi knew this better than anyone else. In short, Jiaran didn't want to go to the hospital; she'd rather die than have surgery. Just as she had said before, if the tumor was benign, then there would be no problem; if it was malignant, treatment would be useless.
However, she was still somewhat superstitious. When Daqi, Qiwen, and others offered to use the feng shui of the Tong family mansion to ward off evil spirits, she readily agreed. Now, when Meiting suggested inviting a master of Maoshan Taoist arts to help her exorcise evil spirits, she was equally willing to agree. Xiaoman and Dongyue asked Daqi curiously, "Does this Taoist magic really work?" Daqi replied, "There's no other way but to go this route. I really can't think of any other way." Hearing Daqi say this, the others stopped talking.
After hearing about this, Aunt Qi and Liu Ma approached Daqi and said, "Young Master Tong, I have a plan." Daqi replied, "Liu Ma, please tell me!" Liu Ma said, "Have Miss Jia Ran give me her birth date and time, and I'll go to Wolong Mountain tomorrow. I'll go to the Immortal Master Lü to make a wish for Miss Jia Ran. The Immortal Master Lü is very efficacious!" Daqi nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right! My grandmother told me more than a thousand times before she passed away that if I were ever in trouble, I should go to Wolong Mountain to find the Immortal Master Lü. How could I forget? Okay, then I'll have to trouble you, Liu Ma. Please sincerely pray to the Immortal Master Lü, asking him to show his divine power and ensure Jia Ran's safety! I'll personally go up the mountain another day to dress her in golden robes." Liu Ma said, "Good, good, good. The Immortal Master Lü will surely help you and Miss Jia Ran, seeing how sincere you are!"
Let me digress for a moment. Science versus superstition, materialism versus idealism, has always been a subject of debate. Countless wars throughout history and across the world have been fought over this. Taoism and Buddhism, though categorized as superstitious religions by modern people, seem to present a surface-level victory for materialism over idealism. However, readers should carefully observe the wealthy, business people, and officials around them, or visit rural or even urban areas in Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi provinces of China. After seeing this, you'll understand that many people, while claiming to be superstitious, still believe in these religions deep down, even firmly! Tong Daqi has been connected to Taoism and Buddhism since childhood; his grandmother, Wan'er, was a nun. Therefore, he naturally believes in these religions, especially when faced with problems that modern science cannot overcome or explain. So, readers, please don't be too demanding of Daqi; he's an ordinary person who simply wants Jia Ran to recover and be free from the torment of illness.
That evening, Daqi checked into Jia Ran's room, where Xiao Man was also there. Jia Ran said, "Oh dear, it's perfect that you and Xiao Man are both here. I have something to tell you both."
Daqi said, "Go ahead and say it." Jia Ran and Xiao Man had just finished showering and were lying in bed, while Daqi had also just finished showering with Mei Ting's help. He lay down between the two beautiful mother and daughter, embracing them on either side.
Jia Ran said, "My dear, your sister Jia Ran has never been afraid of death. However, I don't think I can escape this calamity. So, there is something I must tell you."
Daqi said, "Sister Jiaran, I will do everything I can to help you get through this. If I could exchange money for your life, I would give you all my money!" Jiaran was so moved that she rested her head in his arms, almost crying again. Xiaoman also hugged them.
Jia Ran continued, "We must prepare in advance so that I can feel at ease about you and Xiao Man if something happens to me."
Daqi stroked her cheek, looking at Jia Ran's beautiful face and sighed, "Go ahead and tell me, sister, I'm listening."
Jia Ran said, "Xiao Man, what if Mommy passes away..."
Xiaoman cried, "Mom, don't say that... What will I do if you really do that? Dad doesn't really talk to me..."
Jia Ran stroked her head and said, "My child, I've spoiled you since you were little. I've almost always given in to your every whim. Since you started living with Da Qi, you've become more sensible, gentler, and more understanding. I'm so happy to see you grow up and mature. But one day, I will have to leave you. It's the law of nature, and no one can stop it; it's just a matter of time. If anything happens to me, just stay with your boyfriend. Don't worry about titles or anything; he'll treat you well. I know you like him too. You two should live your lives happily together, and don't be sad about my departure. I just want to tell you, stay with Da Qi; you'll be very happy!" Xiao Man nodded repeatedly, tears streaming down her face. Da Qi said, "Sister, things haven't come to that yet. I won't give in. Don't be so discouraged..."
Jia Ran said, "I'm not depressed. These past few days, I've been having nightmares. I keep dreaming that an evil spirit comes to suck my brains. Today I should tell you, I don't want to hide it from you. Actually, my mother, Xiao Man's grandmother, had the same thing before she died. That's why I felt there was no need to see a doctor."
Daqi and Xiaoman were startled, especially Daqi. He said, "It seems that old Taoist priest figured something out. That's why he gave us two paper talismans. I was just a little suspicious, but it turns out it's true. Don't worry, I'll find a way to get rid of that thing from you." Xiaoman looked at Jiaran with a hint of fear. Daqi said, "Xiaoman, don't be afraid. Your mother was just dreaming, it's nothing. When a person's resistance is weak, they will dream of these things. You're still young, you won't dream of these things." Xiaoman was slightly relieved.
Jia Ran said, "My dear, today I have something important to tell you and Xiao Man."
Daqi said, "Go ahead and tell me."
Jia Ran said, "If anything happens to me, you have to take good care of Xiao Man and not let her suffer. Xiao Man, listen to your husband and stay with him." Da Qi nodded heavily, and Xiao Man, with tears in her eyes, nodded as well. Jia Ran continued, "That puts my mind at ease. Husband, help me up and give me that handbag on the wall." Da Qi got off the bed, took the handbag from the wall, and handed it to Jia Ran. He simply sat on the edge of the bed, while Xiao Man hugged her mother. Jia Ran opened the handbag and took out a stack of bankbooks, saying, "This is my life savings from doing business. I've calculated it carefully, and I've actually earned quite a lot of money over the years, a full 60 million RMB, plus 5 million USD in Swiss bank deposits. Husband, the money I made running the hotel is more than what you made running the company."
Daqi feigned a smile, saying, "How can I compare to you, sister? You're a true strong woman; no one can match your abilities." But tears welled up in his eyes; he knew Jia Ran was making her final arrangements. Tears streaming down his face, he said, "Sister, you must live well. You still have so much money left to spend!"
Jia Ran shook her head and said, "Money can't buy life, nor can it buy time. I, Jia Ran, have spent my life in the business world, and I can say I've made countless fortunes. I admit I'm very successful in business; I have almost no rivals. My hotel is a four-star hotel, but its business is better than any five-star hotel. Officials and businessmen alike are willing to stay at my hotel. Hehe, I never count how much money I've made, but now that I do, I'm surprised to find I've earned so much. My dear, I took care of all this money in Rongzhou a couple of days ago. I divided it into two parts, a total of seven bankbooks. Four are in domestic banks, two in Hong Kong banks, and one in a Swiss bank. Three of them are in your name, my dear; I opened them using your ID card, and the password is the one you usually use. The other three are in Xiao Man's name. Xiao Man, do you know your mother's birthday?" Xiao Man nodded, tears streaming down her face. Jia Ran continued, "That Swiss bank dollar deposit is from an enemy. Xiao Man, I've told your uncle that 30% of the hotel's shares are mine, and I've already transferred them to your name. Your uncle will deposit money into it every month. You two should use the money wisely; it's enough for you to live on for the rest of your lives."
Daqi said, "Sister, give all this money to Xiaoman. I don't want it. I have tens of millions in savings myself, I mean it."
Jia Ran said, "No, half for you and half for Xiao Man. I always listen to you, but this time, you listen to me. Xiao Man is still young, so you keep those three passbooks for her. As for the share dividends her uncle gave her, let her have them. Xiao Man, those share dividends alone are enough for you. Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't touch the money in these three passbooks that your uncle keeps for you. Understand?" Xiao Man nodded and said, "Mom, give that passbook to the master too. I can ask him for money if I need it." Jia Ran said, "Xiao Man, don't blame me. I love my uncle, so I gave him half of the money. Because you are young..." "That's enough. Even if you never do any work your whole life, you can still live a carefree life." Xiaoman said, "Mom, how could I blame you? I love my master too; he's a very reliable person. He'll use this money wisely, so give it all to him." Jia Ran nodded and said to Daqi, "Xiaoman is still young and doesn't understand. You keep her money safe for her. If one day she asks for it, give her the money in her name. But don't give her what I give you. Because it's from me. You can spend it however you want, without any worries." Daqi nodded, and Jia Ran handed him all the bankbooks. He opened each one and looked at them; they all contained large sums of money.
Daqi hadn't known how much money Jia Ran had before, only that she was rich. He never imagined that his own bank account paled in comparison to Jia Ran's. That single $5 million deposit was enough to cover most of Daqi's savings and real estate. No wonder Jia Ran often told Daqi, "My darling, just tell me what kind of foreign girls you want. I have connections to get you beauties from any country to please you." He remembered Jia Ran frequently saying she wanted to buy several foreign girls to serve him. It seemed Jia Ran wasn't lying; she truly had enough money to lavish money on foreign girls. Don't be fooled by their tall, sexy, and elegant appearances; as long as Jia Ran spent money on them, they would all obediently kneel before Daqi, enthusiastically, proactively, and diligently tossing their heads, pleasing him with their mouths, and smiling obsequiously, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. Daqi particularly enjoyed the feeling of foreign women kneeling before him… and not just foreign women, but any beautiful woman in the Jia Ran Hotel who caught Daqi's eye had to kneel. Because Daqi was Jia Ran's emperor, and Jia Ran wanted them to treat him like an emperor as well.
Jia Ran had given Da Qi endless pleasures, allowing him to experience almost every kind of beauty imaginable. Now, Jia Ran was giving him so much money. All of this made Da Qi feel that he owed Jia Ran far too much… He couldn't help but burst into tears as he thought of everything Jia Ran had given him.
Jia Ran said, "Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. Don't be sad, you two. You're still young, you have a long road ahead of you, live well. My dear, I know you're naturally a womanizer, live well. Spend this money wisely! Come on, let's go to sleep." Da Qi hugged Jia Ran and they fell asleep. That night, he found himself truly heartbroken. He didn't really want the money, because he didn't need it; he wanted Jia Ran to live well!
The next morning, Daqi woke up to find Jiaran awake and in good spirits. She exclaimed, "My dear, I have something to tell you. Last night I dreamt I was in a house, and that thing wanted to get close to me, but couldn't, and was screaming in frustration. It was like someone was guarding the door, preventing it from coming in. I actually slept soundly all night." Daqi said, "That's good news." Jiaran said, "Actually, those two paper talismans from that old Taoist priest were actually somewhat effective." Jiaran then recounted how the filthy thing had been unable to approach her lately. Daqi said, "Don't worry, just get through the Mid-Autumn Festival. I'll stay home with you these next few days. I believe this house can help you!" Jiaran nodded gratefully and hugged Daqi… They kissed passionately, Daqi gradually turning Jiaran into a naked goddess. They were an old married couple, and their interactions were natural and harmonious.
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After pleasing Daqi, Daqi had the beautiful woman assume a horse-riding position. He knelt behind her, stretching out his hands to grasp her breasts, vigorously pulling his waist, reveling in the woman's delicate, sweat-drenched anus… Their passionate immersion, especially Jia Ran's high and low moans of pleasure, woke the beautiful young woman, Xiaoman. Without a word, Xiaoman joined in the passionate game… Jia Ran, feeling completely relaxed, happily watched her lover and her daughter playing. She thought: I can leave now, look how happy they are… Finally, Daqi directly said to the ecstatic Xiaoman, "Xiaoman, open your mouth!" Xiaoman, who had her back to Daqi, wisely turned around, expertly tossing her hair, bringing her head close to Daqi's crotch, smiling as she gently parted her lips…
Looking at the alluring Xiaoman, Daqi felt not only pleasure and pride, but also immense gratitude. The beautiful mother and daughter before him had given him so much. Jia Ran happily said, "Daughter, always listen to your darling, okay?" Xiaoman nodded repeatedly, "Mom, I will." She continued kneeling, sweetly telling Daqi, "Master, always love me! Man'er will always listen to you. You are Man'er's master and lover for life, her only master and lover!" Daqi kissed away the traces of semen remaining at the corner of her mouth, kissing her for a while before saying, "Man'er, I will love you for a lifetime!" He knew that the reason the beautiful, tall, and increasingly sexy Xiaoman was so adoring, obedient, and submissive was all thanks to Jia Ran's training. It was no exaggeration to say that Xiaoman worshipped and deeply loved Daqi to the core. In her eyes, Daqi was a god to both her and her mother, and she willingly wanted to be his woman, lover, and even slave! Xiaoman thoroughly enjoyed being controlled and cared for by Daqi. She was willing to give everything for him, hoping he would possess and control her like a master. She felt that being Daqi's slave—completely surrendering her body and soul to him—was the highest form of happiness! Daqi also enjoyed the feeling of a beautiful woman willingly giving him everything. In fact, Jia Ran had done the same for Daqi, giving him everything. Influenced by her mother, Xiaoman also gave everything, especially her soul, to Da Xuan! However, when Jia Ran handed over all her vast sums of money to him, he felt a deep sense of responsibility. What was this responsibility? First, to use Jia Ran's money wisely and do good deeds, because he and his wives couldn't possibly spend it all; second, as the master of the beautiful Xiaoman, besides controlling and managing her, he also had to take good care of this pretty, obedient, and well-behaved girl. Because this girl was Jia Ran's closest person.
After the passionate encounter with the stunningly beautiful mother and daughter, Jia Ran and Xiao Man, Aunt Qi knocked on the door and said, "Young Master, Miss Jia Ran, breakfast is ready!" Da Qi replied, "Yes, Aunt Qi, thank you!" The beautiful mother and daughter helped Da Qi put on his clothes. After dressing, the three of them went straight to the dining room for breakfast. Mei Ting, Yi Jing, and Dong Yue were all awake. As soon as Da Qi saw Dong Yue, he hugged her and laughed, "Little girl, why are you dressed up so beautifully this morning?" Dong Yue blushed, and Da Qi kissed her in front of everyone. Although it was their first time kissing, Dong Yue obediently opened her mouth and responded with her own tongue to Da Qi's tongue that had entered her fragrant mouth. Mei Ting said, "Breakfast is ready, you two, continue after you finish eating!" Everyone laughed heartily. Dong Yue blushed deeply; she was wearing a sexy dress today. The fiery red dress perfectly accentuated her slender waist, full breasts, long legs, and snow-white skin. Seeing this, Daqi couldn't help but feel a little moved. Although Dongyue wasn't his woman physically yet, he knew that in his heart, she was already his woman! Just like Xiaoling, Beibei, and Jiaxin, she was his obedient woman.
Daqi thought to himself: Dongyue, you are also my good woman. It seems it's time to take you in! Once Jiaran's matter is settled, I will officially take you in and make you one of my women.
Dongyue said, "Big brother, breakfast is ready." Daqi still hugged her and said, "Dongyue, call me husband from now on." Dongyue happily said, "Husband, breakfast is ready." Only then did he smile and sit down to eat breakfast with everyone. Daqi asked, "Seventh Aunt, where's Liu Ma?" Because he didn't see Liu Ma at the table. Seventh Aunt said, "Young master, she went to Master Lü at Wolong Mountain to make a wish for Jia Ran." Daqi nodded and said, "It's really hard on her, so early in the morning!" Seventh Aunt said, "Young master, going early is the best way to burn the first incense, and the first incense will receive Master Lü's blessing!"
Daqi nodded gratefully: "I really want to thank all these people back home. They all helped me save Jiaran! I will definitely repay them in the future!"
Around 9:30 a.m., Mei-ting's older sister, Mei-ying, brought the so-called expert who could exorcise ghosts to the Tong family mansion. Da-qi's family warmly welcomed the expert. According to Mei-ying, this expert was named Yun Songzi, a name that sounded like that of a Taoist. Da-qi's family sat down with Yun Songzi in the living room of the Tong family mansion, all on the sofa. Yun Songzi said, "This mansion is so grand! Well built, well built." Da-qi replied, "You flatter me, Taoist Master." Yun Songzi said, "Benefactor Tong, if I'm not mistaken, this benefactor must have a chronic illness, right?" He pointed to Jia Ran. Da-qi nodded and said, "Taoist Master, you are right. But Taoist Master..."
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Yun Songzi laughed and said, "Hehe, you must be wondering how I knew it was her, and not someone else in this house, right?"
Daqi sighed and said, "Daoist Master, you are truly a master! I admire you! I hope you can save my sister!"
Yun Songzi said, "Miss, please sit opposite me." Jia Ran sat down opposite him, and Yun Songzi actually closed his eyes and began muttering to himself. The others—Da Qi, Xiao Man, Mei Ting, Yi Jing, and Dong Yue—watched Yun Songzi and Jia Ran with curiosity. Suddenly, Yun Songzi opened his eyes, and sweat broke out on his forehead. Everyone's hearts tightened. Da Qi was about to ask Yun Songzi what he had seen when he gestured with his hand, signaling Da Qi to be quiet. He then took out two copper coins from his pocket, accurately identifying them as two "Qianlong coins." He placed the Qianlong coins on the coffee table.
Yun Songzi muttered incantations, shaking his head and ears. He stood up and said, "Miss, please sit in the center of the hall." Daqi quickly brought Jia Ran a chair, and Jia Ran sat down in astonishment, not daring to move. Yun Songzi opened his bundle, took out a small incense burner, placed it on the tea table, lit three incense sticks pointing upwards, and inserted them into the burner. In his bundle were a short peach wood sword and a hand-cranked bell. Yun Songzi then took the bell in his left hand and the peach wood sword in his right, circling around Jia Ran. He kept saying, "Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun..." He recited all the names of the deities along the way, and then began to recite some incomprehensible so-called "incantations." His face turned red, and he shouted loudly, shaking the bell in his left hand and waving the peach wood sword in his right, circling around Jia Ran again and again. Jia Ran was annoyed by the noise, but dared not move, so she could only look helplessly at Da Qi, who gestured for her not to move. Everyone in the Tong family mansion was annoyed by the noise. Yun Songzi kept swinging the peach wood sword around Jia Ran's head, but the sword never touched her head. Several times, the sword almost grazed Jia Ran's ear.
Yun Songzi circled Jia Ran, ringing a bell and practicing swordplay while chanting incantations. He didn't stop for a long time, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He went to the tea table, put down the sword and bell, picked up two "Qianlong coins," clasped his hands together, and returned to Jia Ran's side, chanting incantations and repeatedly circling his hands around her head. Finally, he returned to the tea table, suddenly opened his hands, and the two coins slipped from his palms with a clinking sound. He opened his eyes wide, staring at the coins. Everyone in the Tong family mansion stared intently at the coins. Both coins were face down, and no one else could understand why, except for Yun Songzi and Da Qi. They were both astonished. Da Qi, who had been associated with Buddhism and Taoism since childhood and often visited temples and monasteries with his grandmother, knew that two coins face down was not a "lucky omen."
Daqi's heart was pounding. He thought to himself: Judging from the divination results, it's not a good omen.
Yun Songzi gasped, immediately stood up, and, holding the bell and peach wood sword, circled around Jia Ran as before, chanting incantations. After stopping, he used two coins for divination, but the result was the same—both coins landed face down.
The third time was the same! Three times in a row, and Daqi broke out in a cold sweat. He deliberately went over and picked up the two copper coins to examine them; they were just ordinary Qing Dynasty "Qianlong coins," with no problems whatsoever. His expression became unusually serious. Yun Songzi was also covered in sweat. He said, "Do you have a towel? I want to wipe myself." Daqi nodded to Yijing, who immediately went to get a towel and handed it to Yun Songzi. After wiping himself, he shook his head at Daqi.
Daqi said, "Daoist Master, please think of a way." Yun Songzi thought for a moment, then slapped his forehead and said, "Benefactor Tong, immediately tell everyone in your family to light three incense sticks and worship your Tong family ancestors! Be quick! Everyone pray together for the ancestors to bless this young lady." Daqi immediately said, "Everyone, go burn incense!"
So the whole family immediately sprang into action. Everyone went to the shrine, lit three sticks of incense, and prayed to the ancestors of the Tong family for Jia Ran's safety. Yun Songzi took out several paper talismans from his pocket, lit them, and chanted incantations, waving them around in the sky. Then, he pierced another paper talisman through a peach wood sword, lit it, and circled it around Jia Ran's head. Da Qi, his four wives, Mei Ying, and Seventh Aunt finished burning incense and returned to the sofa to watch Yun Songzi perform his ritual. Finally, Yun Songzi stopped and began tossing coins. Da Qi's heart was pounding as he watched Yun Songzi toss two coins into the air and they landed on the coffee table. With two clinks, it was heads and tails. Yun Songzi finally breathed a sigh of relief, smiled slightly at Da Qi, and was covered in sweat. Da Qi said, "Jing'er, serve the Taoist priest some tea." Yi Jing then brought Yun Songzi the cold tea she had prepared beforehand, which he took and drank in one gulp. Yun Songzi said, "Give me a bowl of clean water." Aunt Qi immediately brought over a bowl of water. Then, without stopping, he used his peach wood sword to pick up a paper talisman, lit it, and began chanting incantations. This time, however, he put the ashes from the burned talisman into the water. Finally, he brought the bowl of water with the ashes to Jia Ran and said, "Miss, drink it all in one gulp." Jia Ran looked at Da Qi, her face showing difficulty. Da Qi walked over and said, "Sister, open your mouth and drink it." Looking at Da Qi's serious face, Jia Ran reluctantly closed her eyes and drank the bowl of water in one gulp. Although she coughed lightly a few times, she drank it all.
Yun Songzi dried his head with a towel and said, "Alright, that's enough for now." He had been busy for a while and was tired. Daqi personally invited him to sit down on the sofa. Xiaoman and Dongyue helped Jia Ran to sit on the sofa.
Daqi said, "Seventh Aunt, cook a few more dishes for lunch today. I'm inviting the Taoist priest to lunch. You go ahead and do your work."
Yun Songzi nodded his thanks, then pointed at Jia Ran and said, “Benefactor Tong, you are very perceptive. You seem to understand my spellcasting process, and you cooperated well. To be honest, the evil spirit attached to this young lady is extremely difficult to deal with. It is the most difficult vengeful ghost I have ever encountered. I had three conversations with it during my previous three divinations. I owe it to leave this young lady, but it just won't leave. Before each conversation, I fought with it, and although I repelled it, it still wouldn't leave. So, I asked you to call upon the ancestors of the Tong family to help drive it away. Fortunately, we are in this house, otherwise, I would have had a hard time dealing with it.” Everyone listened to Yun Songzi with curiosity.
Daqi asked, "Daoist Master, has he gone far?"
Yun Songzi nodded and said, "He's gone, really gone. But it wasn't the old Taoist who drove him away; it seems a celestial aura flew in from the north to help me. Also, the good feng shui of this house helped me; the ancestors of your Tong family have all manifested their power." As they were talking, Liu Ma happened to return from Wolong Mountain and entered the Tong family mansion. Liu Ma happily said, "Young Master, Young Master! Today I burned the first incense stick. I made a wish specifically for Miss Jia Ran and drew a very auspicious fortune stick at the Lüzu Temple. Look! Master Lüzu said that Jia Ran will get better." Da Qi immediately took the fortune stick from Liu Ma's hand; it read:
Han Wengong's Crocodile Sacrifice
The poem reads: "Loyal and righteous in service for ten years, his benevolent deeds during the bountiful years and the people's happiness are unforgettable."
Even the crocodile poison can be quelled; pray to the King of the North Sea and the Yangtze River.
After reading it, Daqi felt he understood it but not quite. Yun Songzi said, "Let the old Taoist take a look." So, Daqi handed the fortune slip to Yun Songzi. After reading it, Yun Songzi chuckled and said, "I said a celestial aura would fly in from the north, and it's true." Daqi immediately realized that the Lüzu Temple was on the mountain north of the Tong family mansion.
Daqi thought to himself: It seems that Liu Ma made the right decision to go to the Lüzu Temple today.
Then, Yun Songzi began casting his spell again, this time alone. He took out a piece of yellow paper, chanted incantations, and gestured with his hands. Next, he bit his index finger, drawing a talisman with his blood. Just then, Aunt Qi came over and said, "Young Master, dinner is ready." Just then, Yun Songzi finished drawing the talisman. Da Qi asked, "Taoist Master, is it ready?" Yun Songzi nodded and said, "It's ready." Da Qi said, "Let's eat. Taoist Master, please take a seat!" Yun Songzi placed the paper talisman on the shrine in the mansion and then sat down to eat with Da Qi's family. Da Qi kept urging Yun Songzi to eat, and Yun Songzi repeatedly said, "No need to be polite, no need to be polite!" He and Yun Songzi ate and talked, while the other family members simply ate and watched their conversation.
Daqi: "Daoist Master, can my sister's illness be cured?"
Yun Songzi nodded and said, "There's nothing seriously wrong for now. That thing won't be back anytime soon. Also, I drew a talisman for her using my own blood. Go to a silver shop and prepare a silver necklace. Sew the talisman onto the necklace with cloth so she can wear it around her neck."
Jia Ran said, "Master, wouldn't other necklaces work? Like gold ones."
Yun Songzi shook his head and said, "You must wear a silver necklace and keep this necklace with the talisman on at all times. Don't take it off unless you're taking a bath, and don't even take it off when you're sleeping. Also, you must never let the talisman get wet."
Daqi asked, "Aren't you afraid of the sweat?"
Yun Songzi: "Don't be afraid!" Daqi urged Yun Songzi to eat and nodded to Meiting. Meiting understood and took out a three-thousand-yuan red envelope she had prepared beforehand from her pocket and handed it to Daqi. Daqi handed the red envelope to Yun Songzi and said, "Daoist Master, thank you for coming all this way to exorcise the demon for my sister. This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it!"
Unexpectedly, Yun Songzi shook his head and said, "Benefactor Tong, I will not accept this money."
Daqi and his family were astonished, and Meiying looked at Yun Songzi in surprise as well. Yun Songzi laughed and said, "My power was insufficient to drive away that evil spirit. As I said, I borrowed the power of your Tong family ancestors and the immortal energy from the north. Only then was I able to drive it away. Fortunately, someone from your family went to the Lüzu Temple to offer incense today; otherwise, it would have been very difficult to drive that thing away. To put it bluntly, it was a vengeful ghost, a very vicious one!"
Jia Ran asked, "Master, will he come back?"
Yun Songzi said, "He always wants to come back. But..."
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He'll have a hard time getting close to you now. I'll use this talisman to protect you. You must carry the talisman with you at all times, as I instructed.” Jia Ran nodded repeatedly.
Daqi said, "As long as he doesn't come, that's fine. Come, Daoist Master, you must accept this small token of my appreciation. If you don't, you're disrespecting me." For some reason, Yun Songzi refused Daqi's money, which greatly surprised Daqi. Later, Meiting and Meiying came over and kept pushing the red envelope into his hand, which he reluctantly accepted. Yun Songzi sighed, "I feel unworthy of this, I feel unworthy of this..." Daqi said, "Daoist Master, don't be so polite. Your visit today has been a great help to my family. Come, let me toast you!" Yun Songzi and Daqi clinked glasses and drank.
Yun Songzi said to Jia Ran, "Although that thing can't get close to you now, you still need to go to the hospital for treatment. After all, modern science is being applied. That way, your illness will heal faster."
Jia Ran said, "I'm willing to take medicine or get injections. But I absolutely refuse to have surgery."
Yun Songzi said, "You can try some traditional Chinese medicine remedies. In short, medical methods should also be used."
Jia Ran nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for the reminder, Daoist Master."
Yun Songzi continued, "I find it strange, and I have a question in my mind."
Daqi said, "Please speak, Daoist Master."
Yun Songzi: "Logically speaking, with such good feng shui in your Tong family mansion, and the owners of your mansion being kind and charitable people, how could you have attracted such a vampire? To be honest, what we drove away today was a vampire."
Daqi said, "What? A vampire? Daoist, how do you mean this?"
Yun Songzi: "The moment I entered your mansion, I sensed that the feng shui of this house was exceptionally good. This old Taoist priest not only knows how to read qi, but also how to read feng shui. The feng shui of your house is particularly good. Logically speaking, that kind of unclean spirit shouldn't be able to enter your house, so how did it end up on this young lady?"
Daqi said, "Daoist Master, we live in Rongzhou, which is where I grew up."
Yun Songzi said, “That’s not a reason. Of course, I can tell you that these vampires specifically seek out places with heavy yin energy. Also, I see that you, Benefactor Tong, are always surrounded by a lot of yin energy. Although this yin energy can’t harm you, it seems that you have a protective aura of Buddha. May I ask if anyone in your family within the last three generations has become a monk or nun?”
Daqi immediately said, "My grandmother is a nun, very old, and still alive. But I can't find her."
Yun Songzi nodded and said, "Oh, I understand."
Daqi sensed that Yun Songzi's words were loaded with meaning, as if there was an underlying message. He immediately said, "Daoist Master, could you explain in detail? What exactly is going on?"
Yun Songzi nodded, drank a cup of wine, and said, "Benefactor Tong, after dinner, please have your family leave, leaving only the two of us." Daqi nodded and said, "Alright, let's eat first." So, everyone began to eat. After dinner, Yijing went to buy a silver necklace for Jia Ran. Daqi told everyone to go back to their rooms or watch TV in the lower hall. He and Yun Songzi continued their conversation in the main hall of the mansion.
Yun Songzi: "Benefactor Tong, please forgive this old Taoist for speaking so bluntly."
Daqi: "Daoist Master, please speak."
Yun Songzi: "If you weren't protected by the Buddha's light, that evil spirit would probably possess you. Why is there so much yin energy on your head? You're the only male in this household, meaning you're the only man, and the rest are women? I'm just guessing."
Daqi nodded and said, "That's right. What's wrong?"
Yun Songzi: "Your house is a place with excellent feng shui, but it seems to have too much yin energy. When yin energy is too strong, yang energy naturally weakens. This imbalance of yin and yang makes it easy to attract those kinds of things."
Daqi immediately wondered: Did he have too many wives? He had also read the *I Ching* and knew that the operation of all things in the universe was nothing more than the mutual influence and interaction of Yin and Yang. He thought: Could it be that he had too many women around him, resulting in an excess of Yin energy, which attracted some unclean things? Let's see what Yun Songzi has to say.
Daqi: "Daoist Master, to be honest, whether in this house or the villa in Rongzhou, I am the only man. Oh, right, there is also my son, and the rest are women."