Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 814 Trembling
Although Master Zhou didn't understand what was going on, seeing Tang Wan's solemn expression, he immediately summoned two trusted servants, who carefully pried open the wall.

As the surface mortar was peeled away, revealing the rammed earth bricks underneath, a servant suddenly exclaimed, "Master, there's something here!"

Inside the crack between the bricks, a black cloth doll about three inches long was tightly packed.

The doll was crudely made, sewn from an unknown black cloth. It had no facial features, but its body was distorted. What was even more unsettling was that the doll's legs were firmly pinned down by several thin, long black needles that gleamed with an eerie light, and there seemed to be a few soft hairs wrapped around the needles.

An unsettling, sinister aura was emanating continuously from the doll.

"What...what is this?!" Upon seeing this, Master Zhou was so frightened that he took a step back, his face turning pale.

Zhou Xiucai, lying on the bed, also saw the strange doll. His breathing became rapid, and his eyes were filled with fear.

Mr. Wan's pupils contracted slightly. It was so unexpected. Although he knew things were not simple, he really did not expect it to be like this. Mr. Wan did not dare to disturb Tang Wan and held his breath without saying anything more.

Tang Wan stepped forward and drew a calming talisman in the air with her fingertips. The faint golden light entered Zhou Xiucai's body, stabilizing his mind.

Then, Tang Wan looked at the doll and said coldly, "It's a curse, and a rather insidious one at that. Using personal items or hair as a medium, this 'substitute' is made, incantations are cast, and it is then hidden in the place where the victim usually lives. This method will continuously erode the corresponding parts until life is cut off."

Tang Wan's gaze swept over the long black needles and the tangled hair, and she said coldly, "If I am not mistaken, that hair should belong to your son. This thing is hidden inside the wall and nourished by the yin energy of the earth's veins, so its efficacy increases day by day."

Master Zhou was both shocked and furious, his body trembling slightly with rage: "Who?! Who is so cruel as to try to harm my son like this!" He glared at the maids and servants serving in the room, his eyes sharp as knives. Everyone was so frightened that they knelt on the ground, claiming they knew nothing.

Tang Wan raised her hand and gestured for Master Zhou to calm down.

Instead of touching the doll directly with her hands, she took out a pre-drawn talisman from her sleeve.

Driven by spiritual power at his fingertips, the talisman ignited without wind, transforming into a blazing golden flame that precisely enveloped the black doll.

"Sizzle—sizzle!"

A strange sound came, and the doll twisted violently in the golden flames, emitting wisps of black smoke, along with an indescribable stench.

The long black needles quickly dimmed and eventually turned to ashes and vanished without a trace along with the doll in the flames.

Boss Wan stared intently at the golden flames until the puppet vanished, then he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and loosened his grip on the hidden weapon.

Boss Wan looked at Tang Wan with a newfound respect, which reminded him of his own situation back then. If it weren't for the master, he would probably be dead by now.

It's a pity that the master is about to leave the northern desert.

Fortunately, the shop is still open, and those useful talismans can still be sold, which should be able to help many people.

Even if you don't know the specific situation, having seen many different kinds might be useful.

Just as Boss Wan was lost in thought, Zhou Xiucai on the bed suddenly gasped, and a flush of color quickly rose to his pale face.

Then Zhou Xiucai subconsciously moved his legs. Although he was still somewhat weak, he was able to move them slightly, accompanied by a tingling, numb sensation.

Zhou Xiucai exclaimed with delight, his voice trembling, "My legs, my legs can move!"

Although the movement was small, he could actually move again. When the master had been clearing his blockages, he had only felt a tingling or numb sensation, but couldn't move at all. Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhou Xiucai was afraid it was just his imagination, so he moved slightly again, and sure enough, he could move.

He quickly nodded to his father, and upon seeing this, Master Zhou was so moved that tears streamed down his face. He stepped forward and grasped his son's hand, saying, "Is it really healed? Master! Thank you so much for saving my life!"

He turned around to give Tang Wan a deep bow.

Tang Wan stepped aside and said calmly, "Master Zhou, there's no need for that. Although the curse has been removed, your son's legs have been eroded by evil energy for many days, damaging his meridians and causing a deficiency of qi and blood. He still needs proper care."

As she spoke, Tang Wan took out the Tai Chi white jade pendant that she had prepared beforehand and handed it to Zhou Xiucai, saying in a calm tone, "This jade pendant has the effect of calming the mind and stabilizing the spirit. Wearing it close to your body can help you recover."

She then said to Mr. Zhou, "You can find another doctor to prescribe a formula to warm and nourish your qi and blood and clear your meridians. With acupuncture and careful recuperation for at least a month, you should be able to gradually regain your ability to walk."

Master Zhou immediately replied, "Yes, yes, yes! I will follow your instructions, Master!"

After a slight hesitation, Master Zhou asked, "Master, could you please prescribe a remedy for my son?"

He now reveres the person before him as a god, and believes that if the master could prescribe a remedy, the effect would be even better.

Tang Wan felt somewhat helpless. She only knew some prescriptions and was only superficially knowledgeable in medicine, not a master. However, she did know some prescriptions for warming and nourishing qi and blood.

So he said, "I can prescribe a medicine, but it would be better for you to find a doctor. I cannot administer acupuncture to your son."

Even if I were to say that my medical skills are only average, I still don't have enough time. I will be leaving Mobei in less than half a month, so Zhou Xiucai's body will need at least a month to recover.

Upon hearing this, Master Zhou hurriedly said to Tang Wan, "In that case, please have the master prescribe a medicine, and I will find a doctor to administer the acupuncture based on the prescription later."

Tang Wan picked up her pen and wrote down the prescription, then instructed, "After your son recovers his ability to walk, he will need to exercise for a period of time. Don't rush things in the early stages."

Master Zhou accepted the prescription and said gratefully, "Yes, yes, thank you so much, Master!"

Tang Wan then added, "Furthermore, Master Zhou should keep this in mind regarding your son. You should know that the person who was able to obtain your son's hair and hide it inside the wall of his bedroom must be someone who can freely enter and leave this courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Master Zhou's eyes sharpened, and he said in a heavy tone, "The master is right! I will definitely find this person!"

With the matter settled, the source of the evil energy eliminated, and Zhou Xiucai's condition stabilized, Tang Wan decided not to stay any longer.

When Tang Wan asked to leave, Master Zhou quickly presented her with a thank-you gift that he had prepared in advance.

Before Tang Wan could speak, Boss Wan stepped forward and accepted the thank-you gift prepared by Master Zhou.

Tang Wan nodded slightly and, accompanied by Boss Wan, left the Zhou residence amidst the Zhou family father and son's profuse thanks.

Back in the carriage of the shop, Boss Wan exclaimed, "Master's actions are truly extraordinary. If it weren't for Master, Zhou Xiucai's life would have been ruined by such insidious methods."

Looking out at the bustling street outside the car window, Tang Wan replied calmly, "Since I have encountered this, I should naturally lend a helping hand. This is the cause and effect of the Xuanmen."

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