[Folk magic] + [Mystery] + [Modern supernatural tales] + [Strange stories] + [No System] + [Urban] + [Senior female apprentice] + [Frequent updates]. Not for the faint of heart.
Set in a modern city, this is a folk supernatural novel about the young sorcerer Chen Yan and university professor Su Jin as they solve a series of paranormal cases. They have the guidance of his martial uncle, Master Zhao, and the help of his childhood friend, Zhang Hai.
Chen Yan inherited a little of his family's esoteric knowledge. When a bizarre case of demonic possession breaks out at the construction site where his friend Zhang Hai works, he has no choice but to use traditional ritual tools such as a compass, talismans, and red cord to confront mysterious forces.
Su Jin is a learned, elegant professor whom Chen Yan first meets as an academic partner while researching a case. But as she delves deeper into the investigations, she becomes increasingly involved. Through one crisis after another, the two develop a deep yet understated bond.
Chen Yan faces spirit mediums from the Northeast, cat spirits from the Northwest, and Kuman Thong dolls and black magic amulets from Southeast Asia. He can rely on his martial uncle, Master Zhao, who teaches him secret thunder techniques and reminds him that the true purpose of magic is to bring things into balance, not to conquer them.
This book strives to portray folk magic authentically, exploring the practical use of talismans, thunder techniques, and other folk arts from schools such as Maoshan and Zhengyi. Each supernatural case is resolved through traditional wisdom and ritual tools, such as Three Pure Ones bells, bronze mirrors, and lightning-struck wood. The story focuses on creating an immersive atmosphere of horror, followed by the clarity and relief of finding a solution.
This is not only a bizarre and fantastical adventure, but also an exploration of how ancient culture survives in modern society. Watch Chen Yan and his companions hold fast to their principles and vanquish evil in an unknown world rife with hidden currents.
