The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The Mikawa Ghost Market is a bizarre place where souls of the dead are bought and sold, a concept unfamiliar even to some practitioners. Da Mao explains the market's unique structure, with various ethnic groups participating in trading captured spirits, while the Tibetan population remains absent due to their beliefs in reincarnation. The market operates primarily at night, with merchants displaying spirits through bamboo tags that lack names, possibly to prevent theft. The recent influx of souls, particularly after a catastrophic earthquake, has increased trading activity. Da Mao and his companion are tasked with finding a specific ghost but face challenges in this eerie environment filled with watchful spirits.

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