The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The passage describes an encounter between the narrator and Jia Ma Dan, a Qiang ethnic master who trades ghosts. Jia Ma Dan shows two magical artifacts: the 'Soul-Locking Yin Yang Furnace' and the 'Soul-Binding Cord', explaining their supernatural capabilities. The narrative explores the moral complexity of the ghost market, where participants are often driven by desperation and survival. After a philosophical discussion about their circumstances, Jia Ma Dan agrees to help the narrator and sell his remaining ghosts. The text also reveals Jia Ma Dan's tragic backstory of persecution, imprisonment, and displacement, highlighting the challenging social conditions he endured.

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