"What are the flames on the ground for? Why does it smell like sulfur and white phosphorus?"
Hu Ma and Aunt Zhang returned, noticed the peculiar smell, saw the slightly smug look on Housekeeper Zhou's face, and the reverent eyes of the cart driver and the attendants directed at him. They were immediately curious.
Housekeeper Zhou chuckled. "Forgive my poor skills," he said, "but I've entered the Path before. It's just that I've been at Li Residence for so many years, it's been a bit neglected. Given the dangers on this road, I thought I'd use the little shopkeeper's silver to prepare a few things to lend a hand if needed."
Hu Ma now understood that the Ghost Walkers had many tricks up their sleeves, and those from the trick door even more, each seeming incredibly mystical. However, it was hard to say how many of these tricks were real. It didn't really matter, so he just glanced at him, smiling as he asked, "So, what are you good at?"
