As the saying went, ghosts feared two short and one long, while people feared three long and two short.
Of these six incense sticks, one had gone out, while the other five had burned directly into three long and two short.
Though it was not yet very obvious, at this rate, they would certainly burn into the pattern of three long and two short.
"Master, it's three long and two short incense. And just now, we prayed for Black Stone Peak to slay the demon, with Grandmaster's blessing.
Does this mean this trip may not go smoothly, and Grandmaster has given us a warning?"
My face darkened as I spoke in a low voice.
Grandmaster was very responsive. Even his spirit tablet could protect us.
Now that the incense had formed three long and two short, it had to be an omen...
Master took a deep breath.
"Looks like this trip will be fraught with danger and short on good fortune. There won't be much peace."
Hearing Master say that, my heart skipped a beat.
I recalled the vicious hexagram we had seen back in Jin District—Lake above, Water below, Water over Marsh Trap. It had been exceptionally brutal as well.
All of us had been badly injured, and we had nearly died by the river in Jin District...
Now, Grandmaster's incense had also burned into three long and two short. This trip to Black Stone Peak would likely put our lives at risk too.
"Master, even the incense in Grandmaster's burner has formed three long and two short. Our lives will definitely be in danger if we go.
How about we give up on this trip?"
But Master shook his head at once.
"Have you forgotten what I told you by the river in Jin District?
Whether it is