The Stone Carver.

Summary

The story unfolds with an old man performing a ritual involving incense, warning two young individuals, Xiao Luo and Zhao Xiao Min, to be vigilant about strange noises from Wang Er Zhu's home. After a quiet night, a scream from Wang Er Zhu prompts them to rush to his house, where they find Wang Er Zhu's father, Wang Bo, holding him tightly in a terrifying grip. They devise a plan to return Wang Bo to his grave, with Zhao Xiao Min suggesting sewing a red cloth onto his shroud. The old man, sensing trouble, joins them to ensure safety. He instructs them on the importance of not letting Wang Bo's feet touch the ground during their journey to the ancestral grave, emphasizing the seriousness of their task as they navigate the dark night.

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