The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The passage recounts the final days of a master and his disciple, focusing on the master's declining health and intense training of his student. As the master's life nears its end, he dedicates himself to teaching his disciple advanced symbol casting techniques, knowing his time is limited. Despite the doctor's prediction of only weeks to live, the master persists for three months. On his final night, he experiences a moment of apparent wellness before peacefully passing away while singing. The disciple honors his master's last wishes, closes his eyes, and arranges a respectful funeral where fellow masters pay their final respects. The story concludes with the disciple being cared for by an elderly couple after collapsing from exhaustion and grief.

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