The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 200 - 145 Paper Man

Chapter 200: Chapter 145 Paper Man

"Digging graves, breaking tombs..."

Landlord Du looked puzzled, "Hasn’t the ancestral tomb already been destroyed?"

"It’s not that simple," Wang Daoxuan shook his head and said, "The Dissolution situation has been set, with the ancestors and the Du Family bloodline within, and the ancestral tomb and the Du Family’s residence without."

"The physical destruction of the Yin house only damages the surface, but the spreading poison and resulting calamity to the descendants’ bloodline are fundamental. That evil spirit is the malignant fruit born of this affair."

"It nests within the descendants’ bloodline. As long as you do not die, it will not perish, and should the Du Family’s bloodline be severed, it will break free completely, transform into a demon, and wreak havoc."

"Yet, this evil’s emergence is also an opportunity for the Du Family."

"We just need to find the ancestors’ coffins, first contain them with a Secret Technique, and then Landlord Du will ask the Taixuan Orthodox Sect to take action and suppress it at the City God Temple. The Bloodline Curse will then cease."

Upon hearing this, Luo Faqing frowned, "Can’t it be suppressed and killed?"

"Suppression and Killing?"

Wang Daoxuan shook his head and said, "The Dao of Heaven and Earth follows its own rules. If the path of killing could solve all problems, how would this world know human calamities or suffer so many sorrows?"

"Can you kill the light on a scorching summer day?"

"Can you kill the cold when winter snow covers everything?"

"The Grand Ancestor in our dynasty once established severe laws, flaying corrupt officials to fill with straw and suppress at the City God Temple. Yet did it ever kill the greed in people’s hearts?"

With that, Luo Faqing had no reply.

"The same logic applies to these evil spirits."

Wang Daoxuan continued solemnly, "They may arise from natural disasters or human calamities, and even the Taixuan Orthodox Sect cannot slay them, only suppress them within Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, performing rituals and praying day and night to gradually dissipate the malice."

"Now that the curse has deeply penetrated the Du Family’s bloodline, we must extract the bone to remove the poison, suppress this evil spirit, but this will also destroy the Dissolution configuration."

"From then on, the Du Family will lose its fortune, relying solely on itself for everything, and must cultivate virtue and kindness, praying day and night for blessings and disaster relief."

"What to do next will depend on Landlord Du’s decision."

"I agree!"

Before Landlord Du could speak, his eldest son Du An, who had been eavesdropping outside, rushed in, knelt in front of Landlord Du, and wept bitterly, "Father, I do not seek wealth or status, I only wish for Wan’er and the family to be safe and sound, even if it means giving up everything!"

A trace of satisfaction appeared in Landlord Du’s eyes as he helped Du An up, "You may not be as talented as Chong’er, but you have a kind and generous heart, a blessing of our family. I’ve not misjudged you."

Saying this, he turned to look at Wang Daoxuan and bowed, "Daoist, I share the same sentiment. As long as my family is safe, I’m willing to give up everything!"

"That makes things easier."

Wang Daoxuan nodded and said, "This entity, although sinister, is of the Sha category, just one that has gained spirituality and can actively attack people. Tonight’s disaster has passed, but tomorrow night, it will cause trouble again."

"I have a method that can temporarily avoid disaster."

"No time to waste, Landlord Du, I will need materials to make paper effigies, and all the Du Family members must be present, even wives and concubines without exception."

Landlord Du immediately ordered, "Quick, go prepare!"

...

"One by one, don’t be afraid."

"It’s okay, straighten your back, raise your arms..."

Inside the main hall, Sha Lifei barked commands in an authoritative manner.

Steward Wang and the servants held measuring tapes, taking measurements of each person’s height, arm length, leg length, and even the circumference of their necks and heads.

Landlord Du personally recorded the measurements, cutting bamboo sticks of equal length for each set of measurements, and arranged them in sequence.

Li Yan assisted Wang Daoxuan in making paper effigies.

He helped while finding the process fascinating.

The "Grass Spirit Technique" of Beidi naturally included methods for crafting paper effigies, straw men, and even puppets, but the Magic Method was so ancient that it emphasized spirit over form, typically just an approximate shape.

However, Wang Daoxuan’s paper effigy was made with extreme care.

Similarities in height, size, and even facial features were required.

Luo Faqing didn’t hold Li Yan and Sha Lifei in high regard, but after last night’s events, he developed respect for Wang Daoxuan.

Watching the scene, he hesitated before asking, "Master Wang, this is a technique of the Yin Sect, isn’t it? I did not expect you to have delved into it."

"I’m far from comparable."

Wang Daoxuan’s hands kept moving as he calmly said, "The Exorcism Method may fall short; if there’s a change, we’ll need to provide further remedies."

"The remedies are nothing but confusing, punishing, overcoming, Disaster Transfer, and self-cultivation methods. This is a combination of confusing and Disaster Transfer Method."

"To bewilder that malevolent entity, the bone, flesh, and skin must all be similar."

Li Yan became interested as well, "I didn’t realize there was such particularity in making paper effigies."

"It’s developed gradually over time."

Wang Daoxuan sighed, "Those who practice the Yin Sect’s skills have existed since the times of Shun and Song, but due to being shunned by society and not being part of the orthodox sects or Magic Veins, their status has been low, their knowledge lacking, taught only through oral transmission from master to disciple."

"Later, Song Ci wrote ’The Washing Away of Wrongs,’ slightly elevating the status of the forensic doctor, who was then venerated as an Ancestor by other side doors. They showed respect and learned as well, and methods like those of the Paper Mache Master improved significantly."

"I have traveled the world and learned some of this from a colleague, but only the rudiments..."

Speaking, he finished the paper effigy, which served as Landlord Du’s substitute, with identical height, hairstyle, facial features, and even clothing color.

The only difference was that the eyes had not been ’opened.’

Wang Daoxuan’s expression turned solemn as he formed hand seals, dabbed a bit of blood squeezed from Landlord Du, and while reciting the Six Jia secret spell, gently touched it to the paper effigy’s eyes.

Everyone held their breath, watching carefully.

However, nothing happened.

"This... it’s failed."

Wang Daoxuan looked a bit embarrassed, smiling ruefully, "After all, the path isn’t mine. I can match the external form, but I can’t capture the spirit; I fear it’d be seen through immediately."

"Let’s start over; hopefully, we can finish today..."

"Hold on!"

Li Yan mused thoughtfully, "If it’s just the spirit we need, perhaps I can help."

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