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搜神記 volume 18-20   By: (fl. 317-322)

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Volume 18-20 of 搜神記 by Bao Gan continues the thrilling and captivating journey of Xuanzang and his disciples as they embark on their quest to retrieve Buddhist scriptures from India. In this section of the series, the group encounters even more dangerous demons and obstacles, testing their strength and resolve.

Bao Gan's writing is rich in detail and vivid imagery, painting a vivid picture of the fantastical world in which the characters reside. The author's intricate storytelling and well-developed characters keep readers engaged, rooting for the heroes as they face increasingly difficult challenges.

One of the highlights of this volume is the seamless blend of action and philosophy, as the characters learn valuable lessons and grapple with moral dilemmas along the way. The intricate plot twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to see what fate has in store for Xuanzang and his companions.

Overall, Volume 18-20 of 搜神記 is a must-read for fans of Chinese mythology and epic adventures. Bao Gan's masterful storytelling and imaginative world-building make for an engaging and unforgettable reading experience.

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搜神記卷十八

  魏,景初中,咸陽縣吏家有怪。每夜無故聞拍手相呼。伺,無所見。其母 ,夜作,倦,就枕寢息;有頃,復聞灶下有呼聲曰:「文約何以不來?」 頭下枕應曰:「我見枕,不能往。汝可來就我飲。」至明,乃(食卞)臿也 。即聚燒之。其怪遂絕。

  魏郡張奮者,家本巨富,忽衰老,財散,遂賣宅與程應。應入居,舉家病 疾,轉賣鄰人阿文。文先獨持大刀,暮入北堂中梁上,至三更竟,忽有一 人長丈餘,高冠,黃衣,升堂,呼曰:「細腰!」細腰應諾。曰:「舍中 何以有生人氣也?」答曰:「無之。」便去。須臾,有一高冠,青衣者。 次之,又有高冠,白衣者。問答並如前。及將曙,文乃下堂中,如向法呼 之,問曰:「黃衣者為誰?」曰:「金也。在堂西壁下。」「青衣者為誰 ?」曰:「錢也。在堂前井邊五步。」「白衣者為誰?」曰:「銀也。在 牆東北角柱下。」「汝復為誰?」曰:「我,杵也。今在灶下。」及曉, 文按次掘之:得金銀五百斤,錢千萬貫。仍取杵焚之。由此大富。宅遂清 寧。

  秦時,武都故道,有怒特祠,祠上生梓樹,秦文公二十七年,使人伐之, ... Continue reading book >>


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