I got up to leave, but Zhang Guangyin grabbed my hand tightly and pleaded, "Changming, you must help me, or I'm doomed."
"I understand." I broke free from Zhang Guangyin's hand and strode towards the door.
Zhang Guangyin's fate was entirely his own fault. Seeing him pleading with me, I inexplicably felt a sense of relief.
Although I don't like him, if I have the ability, I will definitely help him get rid of this female ghost.
I left the office. It was already 4:30 in the afternoon. Since I had nothing to do anyway, I went straight to clock out. Now that Zhang Guangyin needed my help, he certainly wouldn't bother me with such a small matter.
I went to the small room, packed my luggage, and then rode my electric scooter out of the courier station.
Once on the street, I found a digital store and, after much haggling, finally spent over 3,400 yuan to buy an HP laptop. This was the first time I had ever spent such a large sum of money on something; it was equivalent to a month's salary. But I had no choice; in order to learn how to exorcise demons and catch ghosts, I was willing to go all out.
I loaded my computer into the train carriage and couldn't wait to head home.
When I arrived at the traffic light intersection, I stopped and waited at the red light. Just then, I saw Ma Jiabao on the other side of the intersection, taking something out of a cardboard box from the back of his motorcycle.
I wanted to go over and take a look, but the light had already turned green. My electric bike was stopped in front, and the cars behind me were honking their horns like crazy. I gave up the idea of going over and quickly turned left and drove towards my village, Dafeng.
I've seen him several times already.
What exactly is Ma Jiabao up to?
I shook my head to stop thinking about him. Right now, I couldn't wait to go home and open the USB drive my grandfather left me to see if there were any amazing tricks inside.
When I got home, it was already 5:30 in the afternoon, and my fifth grandfather was already busy in the kitchen making dinner.
I put the computer in the room and rushed over to help. I hadn't finished the big meal I made yesterday. Today, I'll reheat the dishes and stir-fry some vegetables, and then we can have dinner.
While eating, in order to finish quickly and go back to learn my skills, I ate the food in my bowl in big mouthfuls.
"Changming, slow down, I'm not going to fight you for it." Fifth Grandfather opened a bottle of Erguotou, took a sip, and looked at me curiously.
I scratched my head a little embarrassedly and said, "Fifth Grandpa, eat slowly, I'm full."
I got up, washed the dishes, and hurriedly returned to my room.
I turned on the computer, plugged in the USB drive that my grandfather left me, dragged the mouse and clicked, and then a frame appeared on the screen: password, Changming's birthday.
I quickly typed my birthday into the computer. Back then, we used the lunar calendar, unlike kids today who use the Gregorian calendar.
After opening the USB drive, there were several files inside.
I opened the first file, and a video popped up. Grandpa appeared on the screen with a smile on his face and said, "Changming, when you opened this video, it means that Grandpa is no longer here. Don't be sad, try to live well."
"Grandpa," I called softly, tears welling up in my eyes. It had been almost twelve years since I last saw Grandpa. I couldn't control the longing in my heart, and I wanted to rush into the computer and hug Grandpa tightly.
In the video, the grandfather's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said, "Changming, if I could, I really wouldn't want you to follow my path. But since you've already opened this USB drive, you must have encountered some danger, which triggered the backup plan I left in your eyes. Well, it seems that we, the Zuo clan, cannot escape the arrangement of fate."
"Do you remember the breathing technique I taught you before? Actually, I lied to you back then. It wasn't given to me by some master at all. It was the opening chapter of the Taoist method of my Zuo clan. You have to practice it from a young age. To be honest, I'm sorry to you. For some reason, I didn't teach your father the ability to slay demons and monsters, so he didn't even have the ability to protect himself."
"You must be wondering why I'm teaching you something useless. The breathing technique you're practicing is only good for making you stronger; it's utterly useless."
"And those talismans you drew are completely devoid of any spiritual power."
"Actually, I originally wanted to pass on my skills to you, but you were too young at the time, and my Zuo family's enemies appeared. So, I had no choice but to give up the idea of letting you inherit my mantle. I have calculated that you may encounter trouble in the future, so I hope to help you overcome the difficulties in this way."
Who exactly are the enemies of my Zuo family?
Why did he keep chasing after Grandpa even though he had hidden in a remote place like Dafeng Village?
I clenched my fists, the veins on my arms bulging. Perhaps my grandfather's death was also related to those enemies.
In the video, the grandfather spoke solemnly and slowly, “Changming, you must remember what I am about to tell you, and you must not reveal a single word of it. The Daoist technique passed down in my Zuo family is called the Three Pure Ones Supreme Technique. Only by cultivating that breathing method can you cultivate the Three Pure Ones Supreme Technique. The reason why the talismans you drew have no spirituality is because you have no magical power. Only by cultivating the Three Pure Ones Supreme Technique will you gradually gain magical power. You were born with a Yin-Yang left eye, making you a cultivation genius that is rare in a thousand years. If you can successfully overcome that great calamity, your cultivation speed will be rapid, surpassing me will not be a problem, and you may even surpass your ancestors.”
"I've put the cultivation method of the Three Pure Ones Supreme Technique in the second file. The third file contains the application of some minor spells. The following folders contain detailed explanations of folk taboos and the demons and monsters I know. You can study them when you have time."
"If you provoke something powerful outside and can't defeat it, remember to run home immediately. Once you're home, you'll be safe."
"Don't inquire about those enemies, and don't try to find out unless your strength surpasses mine. If there's anything you don't understand about cultivation, just calm down and study it slowly. I believe in your talent, and I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out smoothly."
"Finally, my dear grandson, goodbye. I hope you live a good life."
The video has ended here.
"Grandpa." I couldn't hold back my tears again.
It turns out that Grandpa has already done so much for me in silence.
Grandpa told me not to go looking for those enemies, but I can't do it. Grandpa's death might be related to those enemies, and I must avenge this no matter what.
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