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Unfortunately, there was no mirror at that time; if there had been, I would have been startled by my own reflection. I even trembled slightly as I said, "There must be other dirty things here! Isn't it strange that we're sitting around a campfire and it's still so cold? Clearly, something else is at play! That eerie energy we felt earlier was probably a warning from them. If nothing goes wrong, those things will definitely show up at midnight!"
When Xiao Xiao heard this, her face turned pale instantly. She hurriedly leaned closer to me and said, "Xia! Are you sure? Should I hide in the mountains?"
"That's useless."
I forced a bitter smile. "When an evil spirit comes for your life, it doesn't matter if you escape to the ends of the earth!"
Back then, I was entangled by a ghost infant; if I hadn't destroyed its corpse, I probably wouldn't have made it this far. This kind of evil spirit coming for your life is incredibly terrifying. However, I still couldn't understand what exactly this evil spirit was!
"Xia, what should we do then? Just tell me..." Xiao Xiao was clearly getting anxious.
"Brother Xia," she continued, "I've lost all my spiritual power; I'm just an ordinary mortal now. I can feel cold and heat, hunger and fatigue... As long as Brother Xia has a way to deal with it, we'll do whatever you say!"
"That's right!"
I knew this all too well. We were deep on a deserted island with no way back. Moreover, a real man doesn't cower in the face of danger. It would be false not to feel fear when facing such a huge crisis alone, but being timid is definitely not my style!
While I'm not the type to help an old lady who has fallen down, when it comes to matters of safety and danger concerning myself and my friends, I can only fight with all my might. At least in battle, there is hope for survival; waiting for death means it's truly over.
"Alright! I have a plan; everyone stay calm... Let me think it through in my mind!"
According to "Mausoleum Secrets," dealing with an Azure Moon Specter can actually be done with the Nine Yang Soul Locking Formation. This formation was used by Lu Jianguo in Baisha Village against the Jealous Woman Ghost. However, he used an upgraded version that required nine living people to take on the positions of the nine suns. If there were nine roosters instead, tied with red strings at their beaks and placed at the doors and windows of the main house, that would also effectively counter the evil spirits!
I had gained some experience with the Nine Yang Soul Locking Formation against these dirty things; I found that all dirty things are afraid of roosters, especially terrified of their crowing...
But here's the problem: where the hell would we find roosters on this deserted island?
After thinking hard for a while, suddenly I couldn't help but burst into laughter and exclaimed, "I've got it!" My shout startled both of them, and they quickly asked me what it was.
"Turtles!"
"What?" they exclaimed in unison, staring at me with confusion.
I quickly explained, "The turtle is a symbol of the sun. Divination using the Ancestors involves burning turtle shells and observing the cracks to interpret Fortune and Misfortune! This is a precious item, far more valuable than any rooster! Here by the sea, we can easily catch a group of Sea Turtles with just a torch. Catching nine should be no problem!"
Upon hearing this, they immediately sprang into action, working together to catch nine turtles, binding them with vines according to my instructions. I dipped a branch into red dye and painted special symbols on each of the nine turtles. Once everything was set up, we were all drenched in sweat from exhaustion.
Lu Jianguo had forbidden the use of the Jealous Woman Ghost's Nine Yang Soul Locking Formation, which connected Yang Qi through human activity. My arrangement of this formation would transform movement into stillness, utilizing the living Sea Turtles. Following the positions of One White Greedy Wolf, Black Giant Gate, Sanbi Luxun, Four Green Literary Star, Five Yellow Lian Zhen, Liubai Wuqiu, Seven Red Breaking Army, as well as the positions of the Right Assistant and Left Assistant Star, I set everything up... The operation of the nine stars would create many unique changes; when in motion, it would generate old yang, and when still, it would produce young yang. These Nine Sea Turtles represented the young yang...
"It's still early until Midnight, so this arrangement will be fine. Everyone should get some rest! We need to conserve our strength for what lies ahead."
I slept fitfully that night, plagued by chaotic dreams. This confirmed my suspicions that something was off about this island; frequent nightmares typically occur in places where Yin People roam or where the feng shui is poor... Ever since I moved to this seaside location, I had been experiencing continuous nightmares, initially brushing it off as nothing significant!
If it weren't for today's encounter with some Dirty Things, I wouldn't have suspected anything amiss. In such places where Yang Qi is insufficient, people sleeping there naturally face issues due to inadequate replenishment of their internal Yang Qi. Initially, it might just cause sleep disturbances at night and fatigue during the day, but over time, health problems would inevitably arise, leading to various ailments!
As I breathed in and out, time approached around Midnight. I glanced at the moon above; it appeared increasingly blue as thick sea fog began to rise, enveloping everything in a hazy chill that felt almost like air conditioning. This was ominous; for safety's sake, it was best to keep Xiao Xiao inside and protect her with a bowl.
I stepped outside; the White Mist descended heavily, thick enough to grasp. I checked on the Nine Sea Turtles, ensuring they were still positioned correctly.
After completing these tasks, I sat on the steps at the entrance of the main house with my Azure Dark Sword, watching as the dense fog gradually swallowed everything around me. The entire world seemed to dissolve into chaos, everything turning white and indistinct!
I knew this could potentially be my greatest crisis yet. In previous encounters with Flying Corpses or being besieged by Yin Soldiers, I had always had skilled allies like Zhengyang by my side to shield me. Even if I were knocked down, I wouldn’t have to face death alone... Big Mouth Lee would charge in without hesitation to help me. If all else failed, both Lu Jianguo and the old man would protect me... But now things were different; I could only rely on myself. If I couldn't fight back, I'd surely die—especially since there were others behind me who needed my protection.
Am I scared?
Yes, I am scared.
Suddenly, two melodious voices like silver bells rang out behind me. I turned to see that Wan was holding Xiao Xiao's hand; somehow they had come outside without me noticing. They stood behind me with serious expressions—Wan's youthful face radiated determination while Xiao Xiao wore a warm smile that belied her maturity.
Their unwavering gazes made my face flush slightly as I couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly. "What are you two doing? Isn't it unsafe out here?"
"Brother Xia, we are ready to face life and death together through thick and thin! We've discussed it and cannot leave you behind! If there are difficulties, we will confront them together!"
"Yes! It must be!" After she finished speaking, the two of them exchanged a warm smile that instantly dispelled the fear in my heart. In this foreign land, I had no idea what kind of Evil Spirit we might encounter. Perhaps it would be a vampire, or maybe a mummy, or even something nameless...
People are always afraid of the unknown. However, in times of fear, some step up to face the challenge, shouldering the burden for many, while others shrink back and retreat to the back. If one wishes to become stronger, they must endure the struggle between life and death time and again.
The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring the bitter cold; facing difficulties can indeed be an opportunity for transcendence.
With their encouragement, I felt a surge of confidence. I was touched, but expressing my feelings has never been my strong suit, so I quickly changed the subject. "Really?"
"Brother Xia, is there any doubt? Look at us; we've come out here wholeheartedly to support you!"
Bowl linked her arm with mine and smiled, "Brother Xia, go for it! We are your strongest backing!" A steadfast support? Successful men often have a woman silently supporting them behind the scenes; perhaps Bowl was that woman for me?
"Brother Xia, you must keep going!"
We sat in silence after that, no more words exchanged.
It was already around midnight; thick fog completely enveloped the house, making it impossible to see beyond two meters. The eerie energy in this area suddenly intensified, and the trees began to tremble with a rustling sound.
At that moment, I suddenly opened my eyes. Bowl also opened her star-like eyes, which seemed to emit a glimmering cold light. I said coldly, "It's here!"
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