boyutpedia Chapter 22 Guardian 1 Tranquility Talisman!
Chapter 22 Guardian 1 Tranquility Talisman!
"They searched in the water for ages, but found nothing. Old Zhou just... just like that, right under everyone's noses, he was gone!"
"We called the police, searched for a whole day and night, but didn't find a single hair!"
Another man nearby chimed in, his voice low and menacing:
"This isn't over yet!"
Yesterday evening, just as it was getting dark.
"There was a young man in the village who didn't believe in superstitions, named Erzhuzi, who said he was going to wash his feet by the river."
"They started screaming for help just two minutes after they went down!"
"Fortunately, a fishing boat had just docked nearby, and there were many people on board. They pulled him ashore in a hurry."
"When Erzhuzi came up, his face was purple. He said someone was grabbing his feet underwater!"
The man gestured to his ankle, his eyes filled with terror:
"When everyone looked at his ankles... wow!"
"Such a clear black handprint! Like... like a handprint that's been soaking in mud for a long time!"
"And there were only handprints and finger marks, no nail scratches, it was like... being gripped by a swollen, watery hand!"
"The old folks in the village all say...it's a water ghost looking for a substitute!"
Zhou Mengjian concluded by saying:
"Master Lin, the whole village is in a state of panic right now. That river is the source of livelihood for many people in our village!"
"Moreover, ever since Erzhuzi was brought up here, he's been running a high fever and talking nonsense, and he's clearly not going to make it..."
"Aunt Li says you're a wise person, please go and take a look! Save that child, and save our village too!"
The two looked at Lin Jinian with eager eyes, without mentioning money at all.
Clearly, in their simple understanding, this was a matter of life and death.
Money was a secondary consideration, or perhaps they never even considered that this expert would ask for money.
Lin Jinian listened quietly, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
The black handprints left behind...
This is probably no ordinary drowning ghost.
Moreover, he knew about the Qingshui River. It was a large river that flowed through several villages, with a gentle current, and such strange things rarely happened there.
"There are only handprints, no scratches..."
Lin Jinian muttered to himself.
Don't panic.
Lin Jinian raised his head, his eyes clear and firm:
"Since it is evil spirits that are harming people, I cannot stand idly by."
"Where is Erzhuzi now? Take me to see him first."
"At home! Everyone's just lying around at home!"
Zhou Mengjian was overjoyed:
"Shall we leave now?"
"Walk."
Without saying a word, Lin Jinian went back to his house, grabbed his bag, and hurriedly followed the two down the mountain.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, Zhou Mengjian slapped his forehead.
"It takes more than half an hour to get from here to Zhoujia Village by mountain road."
Another man was also rubbing his hands together.
Looking embarrassed, he said, "How about... how about I borrow a tricycle?"
Lin Jinian waved his hand:
"It's alright, saving lives is the priority, let's go now."
The three of them then ran along the winding path towards Qingshui Township.
The scenery gradually changes along the way.
It started as a lush pine forest on Qingyun Mountain.
The morning mist had not completely dissipated.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of pine needles and earth.
As the altitude decreases, the surrounding vegetation changes into low shrubs and weeds.
After turning a bend in the mountain ridge, the view suddenly opened up before us.
In the distance, a wide river stretched out like a silver ribbon.
The Qingshui River meanders through the slightly flat fields.
But looking from the mountain now,
The river surface that should have been sparkling,
It seemed to be shrouded in a thin, hazy mist.
It makes one feel inexplicably choked up.
Further ahead, there are scattered villages, with wisps of smoke rising from chimneys and the sounds of chickens and dogs.
However, the direction of Zhoujia Village seemed somewhat oppressive.
……
On the other side, on the subway during the morning rush hour, countless sleepy-eyed working people were scrolling through their phones.
Platforms like Bilibili and Douyin...
A video titled "Thunder Magic Exterminates Ghosts! A True Account of Master Lin of Qingyun Temple!"
It spreads like wildfire within small circles.
Although it was restricted by major platforms because it involved "feudal superstition",
It didn't make it onto the trending topics list, but it's popular in paranormal enthusiasts and metaphysical discussion groups.
Even within the Hanfu and traditional Chinese style community, its popularity is skyrocketing.
"The detail of that footless white shadow is so realistic! Look at the frequency of the trouser leg swaying!"
"This doesn't feel like a CGI-generated sense of gravity at all!"
"And when Master Faming was knocked away, the feeling of being suspended in mid-air and the force of the impact were also impressive."
"Even with wire work, it would be difficult to achieve such a natural look!"
"This is truly amazing! I never thought I'd see real lightning magic in my lifetime!"
Anyone want to team up to go to Qingyun Temple?
"Hmph, a mere trick. If I were here, I could have done the same with a Five Thunder Talisman!"
"I just watched the video, and the special effects are pretty good. It must have been done by a post-production team worth at least a million."
"The light source of that lightning was clearly wrong. If it were real lightning, the surrounding shadows should have been much sharper."
However, the comments are quite different within the Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) and ancient style circles.
"Who is this guy?! His profile is killer!"
"Although this Taoist robe is a bit old, it really gives him that aloof and ascetic feeling!"
"This is truly the 'A gentleman as refined as jade, unparalleled in the world'!"
"Ten thousand times better than those ugly male leads in historical dramas!"
"I'm looking for a link to the Taoist robe worn by the same master! The faded white color looks so high-quality!"
Just as Lin Jinian stepped into the entrance of Zhoujia Village.
hum-
Deep in his mind, the silent Taoist book suddenly flashed with golden light.
Lin Jinian paused slightly, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
[Emerging reputation, gained incense points: 500]
[Unlocking the Talisman: How to Draw the "Guardian of Oneness and Tranquility Talisman"]
Lines of ancient text flowed through my mind, followed by a detailed breakdown of the runes:
The talisman's head is composed of the Three Pure Ones' decree connected to the Great Void Cloud Pattern.
The talisman's central seal script character "炁" (qi) encircles the nine stars of the Big Dipper.
To guide the righteous energy of the heavens, the talisman's base is decorated with a heart-shaped water ripple pattern.
It symbolizes "the highest virtue is like water, and the mind is as still as a deep pool."
[Efficacy: Calms the mind and spirit, dispels distracting thoughts, and soothes palpitations.]
[It has remarkable effects on instability of the spirit caused by the invasion of evil spirits.]
Lin Jinian was overjoyed.
He had initially thought that Erzhuzi might just be frightened.
Try using a calming mantra; if it doesn't work, you'll have to go through some more trouble.
Now that we have this Mind-Calming Talisman, our chances of success are much greater.
After many twists and turns, the three finally arrived at Erzhuzi's house.
Most of the houses in Zhoujia Village are quite old.
Unlike the neat and uniform villas in the new rural areas outside,
The houses here are mostly made of red bricks and tiles, with moss growing at the base of the walls.
The plaster on the wall is peeling and cracked, revealing the mortar underneath.
Some of the old houses are still the old-fashioned mud-brick houses.
The roof was covered with thick thatch and black tiles, and the chimney was blackened by soot.
Erzhuzi's house is a typical farmhouse courtyard like this.
The courtyard wall was built with irregular river stones and yellow mud.
There were also shards of broken glass stuck in it to deter thieves.