Paper-Cutting Deity Invocation and Making Demon Ghosts, both obtained from the Onmyoji, were essentially the same thing.
The difference was that one temporarily granted the power of a "god," while the other was more like asking a "god" for a "child." A divine child naturally had more potential than temporary divine power, but divine power could be used immediately, whereas a divine child needed to be "fed." The process of "asking for a child" was also harder and more twisted. When Chen Miao first obtained these two things, he had not been particularly interested.
If not for the water ghost in this reservoir, Chen Miao would not even have remembered them anytime soon.
After considering whether it was feasible, Chen Miao turned to Yang Jiuhua and Ji Mo.
"I need to prepare a few things. Hua, go with Ji Mo and find out more about this reservoir. Mainly, check whether anyone else drowned here." "If anyone did, get the details."
"I'll wait here for you."
With Chen Miao saying that, Yang Jiuhua and Ji Mo naturally had no reason to refuse. They climbed out of the reservoir enclosure and left.
Once they were gone, Chen Miao surveyed his surroundings and found a relatively level patch of ground.
After clearing away the weeds and loose stones, Chen Miao took out his book and retrieved the talisman paper, cinnabar, and other supplies left over from making high-quality talisman seals. There was not much cinnabar left, so he exchanged for another mace to keep in reserve.
He took the inkstone and other tools he carried from his bag, then prepared the cinnabar ink needed for drawing.
With everything ready, Chen Miao held the talisman paper in both hands and slowly tore it into the shape of a paper figure.
Fortunately, Chen Miao had