The Stone Carver.

Summary

In the story, the protagonists, Lawson and Zhao Xiao Min, decide to visit the village chief of Nan Kang Village to clarify suspicions surrounding a previous incident. Upon arrival, they find the chief skeptical about their claims of resolving a curse and the widow Liu's situation. Despite initial disbelief, the chief's attitude softens when they insist on their success. The Taoist priest unexpectedly supports their claims, leading to a tentative acceptance from the chief. Afterward, the pair reflects on their task of finding ninety-nine lost souls, facing challenges and strange occurrences, including an ominous wind signaling the fierce deity Zhong Kui's arrival, prompting concern about their progress.

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