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In a vivid underworld where spirits dwell among bustling markets, haunted inns, and bizarre shrines, a wealthy ghost couple—known as the “living ghost” and his scholarly wife—find themselves haunted by an unexpected emptiness: they have no children. Their daily routine of feasting on macabre delicacies is interrupted when a rumor of a mystical five‑organs temple promising offspring reaches their ears. Determined to defy their ghostly fate, they set out on a rickety boat, navigating treacherous rivers and quirky companions, all while trading sharp wit and crude humor.
The journey leads them to the bustling settlement of Meng Po’s Village, a place where spirits sip tea, run ghostly shops, and barter in the most unexpected ways. Upon arriving at the enigmatic temple, they encounter eccentric monks, peculiar statues, and rituals that blur the line between the absurd and the sacred. Their quest, laced with slapstick mishaps and vivid folklore, offers a fresh, mischievous glimpse into a world where even the afterlife is full of longing and comedy.
Language
zh
Duration
~55 minutes (53K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 16, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A shadowy Qing-era writer remembered for a sharp, playful ghost satire, this author is best known for He Dian (What the Master Would Not Discuss). Almost nothing certain is known about the person behind the book, which gives the work an extra air of mystery.
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