Descending upon the terrifying heavens as a superman

"Young man, your situation is actually a blessing in disguise; you've gained the ability to see ghosts."

"But having the ability to see ghosts is not a blessing, but a curse."

Perhaps it was the Eye-Scraping Prison, or perhaps it was Zhang Yue cultivating the Life and Death Eyes of the True Immortal Temple. For some unknown reason, Zhang Yue actually opened the Yin-Yang Eyes, and now he can see ghosts without needing to spray Meng Jie Sponge.

But he could only see it; what came into his view was still a blur, like a large nearsighted person.

Uncle Jiu, who was used to being obliged by those who gave him gifts, accepted Zhang Yue's plastic wrap and Meng Jie's sponge spray, and then stopped being wary of Zhang Yue and even helped him with his eye ailment.

After learning more about the situation, Uncle Nine discovered that Zhang Yue had gone blind because he had experienced the Blindness Hell in a dream world due to some evil cultivator. He then began to ponder deeply.

"Having the ability to see ghosts isn't always a good thing. The eyes are the bridge between souls; while you see ghosts, they can also see you."

Despite his skill in catching ghosts, Uncle Nine is also adept at healing, especially illnesses related to evil spirits, such as Wen Cai's infection with zombie poison.

"The ghost is a thing that embodies poverty, sorrow, decay, disaster, shame, cruelty, stench, pain, disease, and death. You can't even look at it, let alone touch it."

"Seeing too much of this can damage one's fortune and bring bad luck, so it's best if one's ability to see ghosts is like a light bulb, which can be turned on and off at any time."

Wen Cai immediately chimed in, "Master, won't it be unlucky if our ancestor keeps so many little ghosts in his back hall?"

Uncle Nine glared at him, "You're such a chatterbox."

Wen Cai lowered his head and said dejectedly, "I was just curious..."

Uncle Nine said irritably, "Prolonged contact with them will naturally diminish your luck and bring bad fortune, but guess why we worship them with our ancestral master?"

Wencai asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Zhang Yue laughed and said, "Ninth Uncle, did the ancestral master protect you from their bad luck and misfortune?"

Taoist practitioners usually place ancestral tablets in their main hall, while ordinary people will invite consecrated Buddha statues or statues of Guan Yu to be placed in their homes for year-round worship.

This includes things like amulets for seeking peace and safety.

Actually, there's no difference; they're all for the purpose of warding off disaster.

Uncle Nine exclaimed with admiration, "That's right..."

"We worship our ancestral master and place the spirit of the infant in front of him. The ancestral master will help us ward off disasters. In this way, we can peacefully perform rituals to help the spirit of the infant and accumulate merit at the same time."

"It's like how many people ask for blessed amulets to ward off evil spirits."

Zhang Yue instantly understood, and his heart burned with excitement. He couldn't wait to bring back a consecrated statue of the founder of the Maoshan School, so that he wouldn't be afraid of bad luck when he traveled through the heavens and encountered those strange creatures.

"Uncle Jiu, is there any hope for my eyes?"

This is also the issue that Zhang Yue is most concerned about.

Uncle Nine pondered for a moment and said, "I've never heard of anything like your case before. You had your eyes gouged out in an illusion by an evil cultivator using magic, causing an eye ailment in reality..."

"However, there are similar examples..."

"In the classics of my Maoshan sect, there is a story about a wealthy family's daughter who suddenly became possessed by an evil spirit. During the day, she acted foolishly, and at night she would often make lewd noises..."

"Later, my ancestors from the Maoshan Sect discovered that the woman had been possessed by a demon, losing one of her souls and one of her spirits, and then was forced to do shameful things."

"In the end, he destroyed the monster and helped the woman find her soul and spirit. Unfortunately, her soul and spirit had been separated from her body for too long and were damaged, but they were healed by this senior from Maoshan."

Uncle Nine thought for a moment and said, "Here's what we'll do. You can stay at the mortuary for now. Every day I'll use willow leaves dipped in dew to wipe your eyes. Willow leaves ward off evil, and dew is the condensation of night air, untouched by the earth's impurities. It's water from heaven, and the earth remains unpolluted."

"I'm going to pass on to you a Taoist mantra and mental cultivation method. Memorize it and recite it silently every morning when the first ray of sunlight appears, facing the sunrise. See if you can recover in a month or two."

"If that doesn't work, we'll try other treatments."

Zhang Yue said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle Jiu."

Uncle Nine waved his hand and laughed, "Hey, no need for thanks. We're all in the same boat. I can tell from your face that you're not a bad person."

As the ancients said, one's appearance reflects one's heart; a good face always leaves a good impression.

Especially someone as skilled as Uncle Nine, he could tell at a glance whether Zhang Yue was an evil cultivator or not. His initial cold attitude towards him was simply because he thought Zhang Yue was lecherous and even slept with female ghosts.

Ding-a-ling! Ding-a-ling!

A strange copper bell sound came from outside, along with some odd jumping noises, followed by a young man's voice.

"Master, Wencai, look who's here!"

Uncle Nine, who was standing to the side, said, "It must be my junior brother. Don't be surprised when you see him, young man. My junior brother has been helping people transport the dead back to their hometowns for many years..."

"Come on, let's go out and let him take a look. Maybe he's traveled all over the country and can solve your eye problem."

Huh?! Junior brother, isn't that Master Four Eyes?

Sure enough, upon reaching the main hall, they saw a Taoist priest wearing glasses and Qiu Sheng, followed by a bunch of bouncing zombies.

As soon as Master Simu entered, he took off his Taoist robe and hat. "It's so hot! Senior brother, is there any water to drink? Wencai, please pour your uncle a cup of tea."

Wen Cai nodded and said, "Oh..."

Zhang Yue thought for a moment. Master Four Eyes was Uncle Nine's junior brother. He appeared many times in the story, and the most memorable part was his ability to control zombies and drive them around.

Why transport corpses?

The ancients believed that burial was the key to peace, but now it was the chaotic Republic of China era, and many people who died far from home naturally could not transport the bodies of their relatives back to their hometowns, not to mention the countless bandits and robbers along the way.

There were also major problems such as the occasional appearance of demons and monsters, and the preservation of decaying corpses.

Thus, "professionals" like Master Four Eyes came into being, who would turn the relatives of the clients into zombies, ensuring that the bodies would not decompose.

They would rest during the day and travel at night to deliver the bodies back to their hometowns over long distances.

Such people must be highly skilled in Taoist arts. Along the way, they will face not only demons and monsters, but also armed soldiers, highwaymen, and bandits.

So don't be fooled by Si Mu's comical appearance; in reality, his cultivation level is not much lower than Uncle Jiu's.

"Oh, is this your new apprentice?"

Master Simu was somewhat surprised when he saw Zhang Yue.

"This is Zhang Yue. Young man, you've returned from studying abroad. He went blind due to an evil practice and has come here seeking medical help."

Uncle Nine briefly explained Zhang Yue's situation and then asked Master Simu if there was any way to help.

Master Four Eyes stroked his chin. "Senior brother, it's obvious that his [Fetal Light] has been damaged..."

Wencai asked, "Uncle-Master, what is meant by 'Fetal Light'?"

Uncle Nine kicked Wencai, his face full of dissatisfaction. "Ignorant and incompetent, Taiguang, Shuangling, and Youjing are the three souls among the three souls and seven spirits, also known as the Heavenly Soul, Earthly Soul, and Human Soul."

"The location of the [Tai Guang] is on the head, between the eyebrows and the eyes. It governs a person's life and death, vital energy, lifespan, the divine light in the eyes, and innate vitality."

"If the fetal light is present, the person will be alive with bright and spirited eyes."

"If the fetal light is weak, the spirit will be listless, the eyes will be dull and cloudy..."