The ghosts outside were frightened into fleeing with shrill cries of "Aah! Aah!" amid the Black Emperor's "ordinary" barks...
In just a few seconds, the large crowd of ghosts gathered outside had vanished without a trace.
I had already withdrawn the stools, and the Eight Immortals table and stools in the room had returned to their ordinary appearance.
I had never expected there to be special runes on the table and stools.
At the same time, the Black Emperor came to the doorway.
But it did not enter. Instead, it sat at the door, baring two rows of canine teeth as it stared at my grandfather with a doggy smile.
My grandfather shot it a sidelong glance and said nothing.
Seeing that, the Black Emperor entered the room directly...
Grandpa then said to me, "Seal this jar of wine properly. Take it back and keep it somewhere cool, away from direct sunlight.
"Open it after thirty-three days. It'll be ready to drink then.
"The Black Spirit Flower has remarkable medicinal effects and can nourish the three souls and seven spirits.
"If you combine it with medicinal herbs or supplements that replenish blood and vitality, your body will be brought into excellent condition.
"When the three souls and seven spirits are strong, your physical condition and spirit will improve as well..."
"I understand, Grandpa!"
I nodded in agreement.
Grandpa smiled. "All right! It's getting late. You should all wash up and get some sleep! I'm heading out for a while!"
"Grandpa, you're still going out at this hour?"
It was already the middle of the night. Dawn would come soon.
Grandpa nodded. "I have to. Mountain patrols can't stop!"
After saying that, he turned to Master and Uncle Yu. "Xiao Song, Xiao Yu, you're Ningzi's master and martial uncle. Make yourselves