In a modern city bristling with skyscrapers, beneath the glow of the lights lie countless sinister rules that ordinary people never see.
Don’t make a sound in the stairwell during the night shift. Don’t look into old mirrors at midnight. When moving into an empty house, pay respects to its four corners first. Never sit alone in the back of a rideshare car…
These eerie taboos are woven into everyday life, and those who break them rarely meet a good end.
I inherited orthodox Taoist arts from my ancestors. No System, no cheats, just talismans, incantations, and the ancient principles of feng shui to make my way in the world.
From minor evil spirits lurking in city alleys to deadly rules haunting old mansions and buildings, each case is its own strange tale, each step another part of the journey.
Solve a case, hone your craft. Suppress an evil, take another steady step.
I walk the path with a mortal body and suppress evil with orthodox arts, keeping a corner of the human world clear and peaceful amid the bustle of everyday life.
Not for the faint of heart. This novel is entirely fictional; any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental.
A huge collection of strange tales for your reading pleasure.
"The Way of the World: A Record of Urban Weirdness" is really right! Incorporating daily scenes such as night shift corridors and old mirrors into evil taboos, people are instantly drawn into the suffocating atmosphere of "there are strange things hidden under the lights", and the sense of immersion is filled. There are no fancy system plug-ins, only talismans and ancient Feng Shui methods are used to suppress evil step by step. This sense of "old-school practice" is particularly impressive. Each independent mystery connects the protagonist's journey of life. It not only solves evil but also cultivates people's hearts. It not only has the thrill of hunting for strange things, but also hides the warmth of "keeping the right path with a mortal body". The more you read, the more you read. It is a rare good story in urban myths that has both fireworks and character. I really like this kind of work 😘😘😘
As an urban mystery novel rooted in reality, the most amazing thing about "The Way of the World: A Record of Urban Mysteries" is that it seamlessly connects evil and mystery with ordinary life, allowing readers to experience extreme horror in familiar scenes and experience the warmth of the world as evil is resolved. The protagonist Chen Qing's growth line is clear and moving. From a staunch materialist to a Taoist who has inherited his grandfather's Taomu Sword and Taoist Notes, he faces the test of life and death again and again in old corridors, shared houses, study rooms, convenience stores, night buses and other scenes. No sound is allowed in the old building, no doors are opened at midnight in the shared house, no lights are turned off in the study room and no one looks back, no money is picked up at the convenience store at midnight, and no empty seats are available on the night shift bus. Every trick comes from life but hides murderous intent, and Chen Qing's way of resolving it is always gentle - attracting the soul with incense, calming the soul with talismans, and reassuring the soul with sincerity. The book's portrayal of human nature is profound and nuanced. Master Ma's coldness and righteousness, Uncle Zhou's righteousness and perseverance, and Grandma Chen's care for others make the world of weird things no longer cold. The author uses plain but graphic language to describe the mold spots in the old corridors, the dampness in the shared house, and the darkness in the study room. The atmosphere creation is top-notch, and the warm core can neutralize the horror, making the readers' palms sweat and tears filling their eyes. After reading, they are full of awe of the unknown and full of love for the world.
This book, "The Way of the World: A Record of Urban Mysteries," takes Chen Qing, a recent graduate, who inherited his grandfather's Taoist teachings as a clue, and perfectly blends the evil and evil things of the city with the fireworks in the city. It is both scary and healing to read. From the silent coughing in the old corridor, to the wandering ghost borrowing things in the middle of the night in the shared house, to the residual soul in the study room who turns off the lights and is forbidden to look back, every strange thing is hidden in the corner of daily life, but every step is startling. Chen Qing did not have earth-shattering supernatural powers, so he relied on peach wood swords, cinnabar talismans and "Notes on Folk Taoism" to resolve evil spirits with gentle comfort and guidance rather than hard fights. He has grown from a novice who applied talismans in a panic at the beginning to a Taoist who can independently clean his house and rest his soul. The process is real and touching. The evil spirits in the book are not evil spirits, but the remnants of souls trapped in obsessions - Grandma Chen's concern for her grandparents and grandchildren, Li Xiu'e's forty years of injustice, and Uncle Zhang's fifteen years of warm water protection. Each story reveals the warmth and warmth of human nature. The author describes the details of Taoism in detail, including the drawing of talisman, the chanting of mantras, and the steps to break the game. Together with the realistic depiction of market scenes, readers feel as if they are following Chen Qing through the streets and realize the true meaning of "walking the Tao in the world" in an immersive thriller: guarding one side of the fireworks and overcoming unresolved obsessions.
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"The Way of the World: A Record of Urban Mysteries" is a masterpiece of urban mysteries that people will never forget for a long time after reading it. It uses delicate writing, full emotion and ingenious conception to build a sinister world full of urban atmosphere. The protagonist Chen Qing's image is very representative. He is not a born hero, but an ordinary college student who has just graduated and is facing the pressure of making a living. However, after his grandfather passed away, he unexpectedly took over the burden of "walking the world". From the ban on sound at midnight in the old corridor, to the ban on borrowing things in the middle of the night in the shared house, from the ban on turning around after turning off the lights in the study room, to the midnight money making at the convenience store, every break is full of thrills and challenges, and Chen Qing's response not only demonstrates the wisdom of folk Taoism, but also reflects the growth and responsibility of young people. From his initial panic to his later calmness, from his doubts about ghosts and gods to his firmness in practicing the Tao, his growth is clearly visible every time. The descriptions of weird things in the book are both real and terrifying. The coughing in the old corridor, the knocking on the door of the shared house, the sound of picking up pens in the study room, and the sound of coins falling in the convenience store are all immersive. The appearance and resolution of evil always revolve around the word "human feelings". Grandma Chen's concern for her grandson, Li Xiu'e's persistence in justice, and Uncle Zhang's protection of his grandson. These stories make readers burst into tears in addition to being frightened, and they understand that behind the evil, there are often unresolved emotions and regrets. In addition, the novel's depiction of the inheritance of Taoism is also very profound. The peach wood sword, cinnabar amulet, and "Folk Taoism Notes" left behind by the grandfather are not only tools to break the situation, but also carry family affection and responsibility. The fateful friendship between Uncle Zhou and his grandfather adds a human touch to the inheritance of Taoism. The plot of the book is compact and the pace is relaxed. It not only satisfies readers' curiosity about weird things, but also conveys positive values, allowing readers to experience the meaning of protection and redemption while feeling thrilling.
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The cunning design is one of a kind! From not opening unknown parcels at the express locker late at night to not talking to old toilets at midnight, from not picking up money on the floor at convenience stores to not sitting on empty seats on the night shift bus, every taboo comes from life but contains hidden murderous intent. Relying on his grandfather's inheritance and his own growth, Chen Qing improves his Taoism through breaking through situations again and again. The story has a tight rhythm and rigorous logic. It not only satisfies the curiosity about weird things, but also conveys traditional folk wisdom. After reading it, he feels more in awe of the "taboos" around him.
The plot progresses layer by layer, and the more you read, the more you read! From solving the mystery in a single scene, to later discovering the man-made evil situation, the challenges Chen Qing faced became more and more complex. The lingering resentment of the old building, the evil in the mirror, and the bad geomantic omen. Each case is independent and has hidden connections. The foreshadowing is clever. The author integrates Taoism, folk customs, and human feelings to make the story both thrilling and profound. After reading it, I am full of expectations for Chen Qing's follow-up journey in "Qing'an Hall".
This is a good book that allows people to re-understand "taboos"! I used to think that the advice of the elders was superstitious, but after reading it I realized that there is survival wisdom hidden in it. Chen Qing used actual experience to verify the profound meaning of the rules such as no talking at midnight and no response at midnight. Every strange thing happened because of the disregard of the rules. The story is not only thrilling and exciting, but also contains warnings, allowing readers to learn to respect tradition and nature. While feeling the charm of weird things, they can also gain practical life inspiration.
The details control the ecstasy! The mold spots in the old corridors, the damp corners of the shared house, the dark corners of the study room, and the pale lights of the convenience store are all described in an immersive way. Chen Qing's growth trajectory from panicking to apply talismans to calmly cleaning the house is clearly visible, and his grandfather's "Notes on Folk Taoism" runs throughout, which is not only the key to breaking the situation, but also carries the weight of inheritance. The book contains detailed knowledge of Taoism, interesting folk customs and taboos, and is both informative and entertaining.