14 Years of Ghost Hunting 2: The Eccentric Taoist Hu Zongren (Complete Five Volumes).

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Summary of the text: The passage explores the concept of "Bang Lao Er," wandering ghosts in Southwest Chinese regions who were historically highway robbers. These spirits, unable to enter heaven or the underworld, roam the mortal realm and steal sacrificial offerings. Traditional funeral practices like burning paper money and lighting firecrackers serve to appease or ward off these spirits. The narrative follows a situation where a family seeks help from spiritual practitioners to understand a daughter's mysterious condition, involving consultations with a medium and a local Master of the Altar who specializes in resolving supernatural issues in rural communities.

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