South Mao, North Ma.

Summary

In a conversation between Old Mao and Ma Nao, they discuss beliefs in ghosts and guardian spirits. Old Mao shares skepticism after a doctor cured him, while Ma Nao suggests that Old Mao's bumps may stem from a sinister object linked to a water fairy. Ma Nao proposes revenge against an old ghost, whom he believes is causing trouble. Despite doubts about Ma Nao's abilities, Old Mao expresses a desire for firsthand experience with the supernatural. They reflect on the nature of death, spirits, and the significance of belief in a world filled with myths and history, ultimately contemplating the balance between science and superstition.

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