Uncle Yu took out all those things.
Especially the Heaven-and-Earth Bag—it was still bulging, and the talismans were intact. That put my mind at ease.
This fox demon was a crucial lead in tracking down the Japanese onmyoji of the Nine Chrysanthemum Sect in Mountain City. Nothing could go wrong.
Besides that, my Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud Sword, Black Umbrella, Fish Bone Sword, Snake Bone Whip, and the rest were all there.
My master's iron hook, Evil-Subduing Seal, Bronze Mirror, and Soul-Seizing Banner were there as well.
After taking stock of everything, I realized we had suffered heavy losses in this battle.
The Werewolf Skull had been used up. The three Life-Preserving Pills my master and I had were gone, and all the Soul-Scattering Powder had been consumed.
Grandmaster's Incense Sha was truly effective. We had nearly failed to return from that trip...
"Uncle Yu, everything's here."
"As long as it's all there. Go back and recover properly. Here are the car keys. You've been drinking, so don't drive. Call a designated driver once you head out."
I took my master's car keys and nodded.
Now that I had eaten and retrieved our things, I did not linger any longer.
After saying a few words to Uncle Yu, I turned and left his house.
Outside, I found a designated driver and returned to Fish Mouth.
The moment I got back to the shop, I went upstairs and offered incense to Grandmaster.
"Grandmaster above, thank you for your warning and protection. Your disciple Du'e has returned."
After speaking, I bowed and placed the long incense into the incense burner.
The trail of smoke rose straight and long, without the slightest disturbance.
Grandmaster had accepted my incense.
After sitting in my room for a while, I drew the curtains and stuck talismans over