Records of a Taoist Master Catching Ghosts.

Summary

In this passage, Yan Luo Wang reveals a mysterious method of extending life by making a ghost suffer immense pain for each additional day gained. The protagonist experiences a brief, emotionally devastating vision of a past life involving Nie Xiao Qian, which illustrates the profound karmic consequences of such an exchange. Ultimately, he realizes that extending life through another's suffering is morally unacceptable. The narrative then shifts to preparations for a strategic meeting among Yama Kings, with the protagonist's master emphasizing the importance of establishing his future position and influence in the underworld.

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