Grandpa's words left me, Master, and Uncle Yu all stunned.
Though he said little, the amount of information contained within was enormous.
All karma and causality?
I had been snatched back by Yellow Springs?
I could only be saved, not taught?
What exactly was involved here?
The three of us all stared at Grandpa.
But Grandpa continued,
"It's a long story. Everything has to be explained slowly.
And there are some things I still can't tell you.
Let's deal with matters here first!"
As he spoke, Grandpa spread open his palm, revealing the three crystals from the black-robed Rakshasa Ghost.
The three crystals were not small, each about the size of a thumbnail.
"Ningzi, put them away!"
I came back to my senses as well.
Although Grandpa had not said it outright, from Master and Uncle Yu's expressions, as well as Grandpa's emotions and words, I had already sensed how extraordinary and taboo this profession was.
At that moment, I no longer asked about Grandmaster.
From Grandpa's account, since Grandmaster had already "returned to burial," his ghost might still exist.
I nodded to Master as well.
"Alright, Grandpa!"
With that, I took the three crystals into my hand and stuck a yellow talisman onto them.
"Grandpa, there's a ghost domain ahead.
An Old Ghost in there once harmed me. I'm going to kill him and settle this knot in my heart."
Grandpa nodded.
"You walk your own path. Grandpa won't interfere.
We're heading that way anyway, so we'll go together."
Seeing that Grandpa was going too, I felt completely reassured.
Even the black-robed Rakshasa Ghost had been killed. The little fry inside would be no problem at all.
Then our group began making our way back.
Black Emperor transformed as well, turning into the appearance of a little mongrel.
Otherwise,