The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

A narrative unfolds around the spiritual connection between humans and animals, particularly focusing on an encounter with a possessed child, Zhang He Ping. The protagonist recalls a childhood memory of witnessing animals mimicking human worship, which is linked to a destiny of greatness. After discovering the child is possessed by a snake spirit, the protagonist attempts to expel it using realgar wine and spells. Despite efforts, the spirit resists, indicating a complex relationship of consent between immortal beings and humans. Seeking further guidance, the protagonist visits an elderly oil-selling woman who reveals the child has committed a grave act by killing a celestial being. She suggests creating a wick as a message of apology, emphasizing the need for atonement through vegetarianism and honoring the deceased, highlighting the cycle of vengeance in the realm of spiritual cultivation.

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