His name is Li Banfeng—”Feng” as in “mountain peak,” not “madness.” The doctor confirmed he is not insane.
To save a friend’s life, he stepped onto Platform 96, boarded the 1160 steam train, ...
"Why can't I give birth to a house spirit?"
"Because there is no foundation," the peddler explained, "If a house wants to give birth to a house spirit, it needs to take root in a place and absorb spiritual energy.
This house is erratic, it goes wherever the key goes, so it can't take root."
"Without the house spirit, can it still be used for cultivation?"
The peddler pinched his chin and said, "It's definitely not possible to reach the higher levels, but it's no problem to get started, and it's no problem to maintain basic daily practice, as long as you are willing to accept this house."
"I am willing to admit it?" Li Banfeng was puzzled.
"Yes, as long as you regard this house as your home, you will be considered to have acknowledged him. But remember, acknowledging the house must be sincere."
Treat this as home?
It’s a bit difficult!
Li Banfeng found it difficult to understand the situation of this house: "I can't see it, I can't touch it, and it can move. What kind of existence is this house?"
"Didn't I tell you that it follows the key? Wherever the key is, it's there. But I don't know how it moves specifically.
This is a shelter built by a traveler master. Later, as his cultivation became more and more advanced, the master no longer needed it, so he sold it to me.
If you think it's appropriate, I will give you this house. Although without the house spirit, you won't be able to gain any level in house cultivation, but living in the house every day, at least you are cultivating on the right path, and you won't have to worry about your life for the time being."
Li Banfeng asked, "In other words, I can focus on my travel practice, and my home practice only needs to remain the same?"
"Of course not," the peddler shook his head. "The difference in level between the two cultivations cannot exceed three levels.
Without a house spirit, your house cultivation cannot reach a higher level, that is, not even the first level. If your travel cultivation reaches the first level, the situation is still okay. If it reaches the second level, your house cultivation will backfire.
If the traveler has reached the third level, the home cultivator will be in danger of death. If the traveler has reached the fourth level, but the home cultivator has not yet reached the first level, the cultivator will surely die. Remember, the difference between the two must not exceed three levels. "
Li Banfeng pinched his chin and said, "So the conflict between home cultivation and travel cultivation has not been resolved yet."
"How can I explain this?" The peddler smiled. "You are from another state, so you must have seen a car, right?"
Li Banfeng nodded and said, "I have seen it."
"If a car hits and kills someone, do you have to pay compensation?"
"That's natural."
"After paying the money, can the dead be resurrected?"
"Of course not."
"Since there is no resurrection, why should we pay compensation?"
Li Banfeng was stunned by the question.
The peddler smiled and said, "This is the truth. If you do something wrong, you must give corresponding compensation.
You practiced two incompatible Taoist sects. I was at fault for this. I will naturally give you equivalent compensation.
This is my rule, a reasonable rule, and I gave you compensation, a reasonable compensation,
But whether this compensation can save your life depends on your own luck. There are two ways. One is to build the house in a dangerous place, and the other is to take away this movable house. You can choose one."
Both paths seem to be able to solve the problem, but in fact, neither of them can solve the problem.
Li Banfeng first considered the first option: "If I cultivate a house spirit in a house in a dangerous place, can I move if I don't want the house anymore?"
No one wants to live in a dangerous place all their life.
The peddler nodded and said: "The house can be replaced by a new one, but the spirit of the house must be properly dealt with.
If the house spirit is abandoned, it will become a vengeful spirit. It will lure others to live in the house. As long as they stay in the house for one night, they will become the prisoner of the house spirit.
Unless someone comes to replace the imprisoned person, the house spirit will imprison that person until he dies, and then the house spirit will continue to harm people.
The more people the house spirit harms, the higher its magic power will be. If it cultivates the means to leave the house, the house spirit will definitely seek revenge on the owner.
Many house repairmen have died at the hands of house spirits, so changing a house must be done with caution. It is best to find another house repairman to take over the old house, and the consent of the house spirit must be obtained."
This is a very difficult matter!
Where can I find someone to take over?
The house repairmen are all hiding at home, so it is hard to find them. Even if they are found, they may not be willing to accept them. They have their own house spirits, so why would they accept a house in a dangerous place?
There are two ways. The first way can cultivate the spirit of the house, which is beneficial in the long run.
The second path can only solve the current problem and is not a long-term solution.
After weighing the pros and cons, Li Banfeng chose the second path.
The reason is simple: he doesn't have the capital to choose a long-term solution now.
Since he boarded the train, Li Banfeng has encountered too many situations that subverted his cognition. If he had not been extremely lucky, he would probably not be alive today.
This is just the daily life in Yaowanggou. If you really go to a dangerous place, you may not even survive a day. How can you still dream of getting the house spirit after half a year? I am afraid that by then you have become a wisp of wronged soul and become the nourishment of other house spirits.
The deal was settled, and the peddler handed the brass key to Li Banfeng on the spot.
Li Banfeng tried it several times and confirmed that it was correct, and the transaction was completed.
"Whether you make money or lose money, we don't owe each other anything. I lost money on this business, but I care about my reputation. Since you accepted my things, you can't go out and ruin my reputation. You can't mention this to anyone. Do you agree?"
Li Banfeng nodded and said, "I agree."
"Then it's settled. Do you have any relatives in Yaowanggou?"
Li Banfeng frowned slightly: "Why do you ask this?"
The peddler raised his eyebrows and said, "There was a man who was originally a fire cultivator, but he regretted it and wanted to change his way of cultivation, so he switched to water cultivation.
It was fine on the first day, but it turned to ashes on the second day."
Li Banfeng's cheeks trembled: "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is, you may not survive, and I'm not responsible for the long-term consequences. But if you can't even make it through tonight, I can give this compensation to your loved ones." The peddler was indeed a trustworthy man.
Li Banfeng shook his head: "I have no relatives."
This is the truth. Li Banfeng has no relatives either in Yaowanggou or anywhere else.
"You can't blame me for this. Anyway, I've given you the house. The rest depends on your luck," the peddler smacked his lips and warned.
"Remember, if you feel energy surging in your body after sleeping in the house for one night, it means that you really accept the house, and your cultivation will be able to match the house. You have passed the first level.
In the house, the house repair has the most powerful fighting power, far superior to ordinary people. After leaving the house, the fighting power will slowly decline, and after returning to the house, it will quickly recover. This is the key to house repair.
Traveling cultivators have the greatest advantage in the wilderness. The more difficult the terrain, the stronger their combat power. If they are trapped in a house, their lives may be in danger at any time. This is the most important thing for travel cultivators.
Stay at home for at least two hours every day and walk at least twenty miles. This is the basis of daily practice. If the basis is achieved, there will be a response. If the basis is not completed, there will be backlash. Qiao Yuesheng is an example.
If you really encounter difficulties, you must go home at least once a day, and find a way to walk three to five miles. If you can't even do this, you can only wait for sudden death.
Travelers who stay in a dangerous place for one night can reach a higher level. Home cultivators who please the home spirit can also reach a higher level. When you reach a higher level, you will also feel the sensation. Remember, remember. "
The peddler tied the mat wrapped with the corpse to the container and pushed the cart away.
Li Banfeng asked: "Do you have a power bank?"
"Power bank? I don't have that," the peddler shook his head. "I don't have anything that uses electricity."
Li Banfeng looked at the dark wasteland, thought about what he had seen along the way, and asked, "Is there electricity in this place?"
"Electricity?" The peddler didn't know how to answer for a moment. "Some people use electricity, but it's not working.
It is difficult to transmit electricity over long distances in the state of New Mexico. In other states, it is called excessive line loss.
The power bank you mentioned is probably for mobile phones. In Provence, it is best to use mobile phones less often.
There shouldn't be any signals here. The signals you receive may not come from anywhere. They may bring you troubles that shouldn't come, or even people who shouldn't come.
Especially for voyeurs, they like to use mobile phones as hooks when they are out of state. "
"What's a hook?"
"It's a fishing hook, a spy ear, and it's often hung on the phone," the peddler said, waving his hand at Li Banfeng without further explanation.
"This business is done. Although there are some minor changes, my brand and sincerity remain unchanged. Please take care of me next time."
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