Strange Supernatural Tales.

Summary

In this passage, a conversation between two friends at the Maoshan Taoist temple reveals tension between Li Ming Yao and a senior Taoist priest named Ming Li. Li Ming Yao has been chopping wood as penance for a past murder. The narrative explores themes of guilt, karma, and personal vengeance. Later, Li Ming Yao warns his friend about the current unstable situation at Maoshan, explaining that a powerful Japanese demon has escaped imprisonment and has been attacking the temple, killing several disciples. The temple is preparing to seal the mountain and eliminate the Demon Leader.

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