Requesting the Master.

Summary

In the story, Huang Ke resolves an issue with a shapeshifting copper statue, prompting the narrator to perform a ritual that severs a connection between two entities. Xia Zhu, eager to learn, assists and is tasked with checking Hei Mu Zi's condition. Hu Wu Yong, distressed and clinging to a family photo, is deemed mentally unstable and is sent to a psychiatric hospital. He reveals past encounters with ritual masters, expressing his desire for revenge linked to his brother's tragedy. The narrator observes Hu Wu Yong's dangerous obsession with vengeance. Later, the narrator attends a banquet with Hei Mu Zi, who is dressed formally, leading to lighthearted banter about appearances. The scene shifts to a gathering of women at the banquet, suggesting familial connections and expectations.

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