"Half-human, half-ghost, half-painted skin, a soul that died unwillingly."
"What happened? Did something happen to her?"
"Huh?! Painted Skin?!" Zhao Youliang, of course, knew what "Painted Skin" was and immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"Old, old immortal, do you mean that Sister Yingchun is really dead? Already a ghost?!"
Although Chang Huaiyuan was a ruthless ruler, he always had enough patience for his own people.
Seeing Zhao Youliang's anxious look, he smiled and began to explain.
“You’re right, that woman is long dead.”
"It's just that I can't let go of the things in the mortal world, and coupled with the town's 'sealing the door' strategy, the 'two souls and three spirits' have attached themselves to my physical body again."
"In addition, she must have had other experiences, which is why she has become what she is now, that is, half human, half ghost, half painted skin... and in some cases, even more ferocious than the painted skin ghost."
"She's just kind by nature, so she doesn't show it."
The Painted Skin Ghost is a type of evil spirit that first appeared in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio".
Its true appearance is that of a blue-faced, fanged creature, fierce and ferocious.
These kinds of ghosts often disguise themselves as women they paint, pretending to be beautiful to harm people.
Its purpose was to kill young men and eat their hearts, hence the name "Painted Skin Ghost".
One more special explanation: Generally speaking, it is impossible for a person to possess another body after death.
Of course, the folk legend of "cats and dogs exchanging breaths" is not included here, nor does it refer to possession of oneself.
In this story, Sister Yingchun is merely a "painted skin" figure, not a truly hideous ghost.
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