Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

The text describes a unique performance involving a bottomless barrel that seemingly fills with rice, creating a spectacle of wonder. Li Jian Tian's encounter with a potter over urn prices leads to a mysterious discovery of empty urns that were actually safe. Additionally, the narrative touches on the peculiar experiences of Yama's student, Li Zhong Zhi, who repeatedly dies and revives, along with another character, Zhang Sheng, who claims a connection to the underworld and Cao Cao. The story suggests a complex interplay of fate, the afterlife, and the enigmatic nature of human existence, raising questions about sin and resolution over time.

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