Min Tzu - Chinese Taoist Sorcery

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MIN TZU
CHINESE TAOIST SORCERY
THE ART OF GETTING EVEN
Those entering the realm of magic and sorcery for the first time must keep
a few esoteric principles in mind. Firstly, rituals have a two-fold nature:
they can be used to help people or to destroy them. Prayers to the gods
bring increase to the sorcerer and curses cast on enemies bring about their
ruin. Ideally, sorcery should be employed to maintain good health, obtain
wealth and contentment, and achieve a long life. Secondly, it is said that
the surest way to achieve self-destruction is to tell one’s worst enemy or
best friend about the source of one’s success. After all, today’s friends may
be tomorrow’s enemies.
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CHINESE TAOIST SORCERY: THE ART OF GETTING EVEN
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by performing the rituals or spells contained herein. This book describes traditional
methods of Chinese sorcery, both ancient and modern, and is not intended to persuade
readers to believe in or practice sorcery. Any person attempting such rituals
is doing so at his or her own risk.
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The Ancient Taoist Principle of Reciprocity States:
"If you do me a favor, I will return a greater favor to you but if you hurt me,
I will not offer the other cheek. If you insult me, I will punch you; if you punch me,
I will break your arm; if you break my arm, I will break your leg;
and if you break my leg, I will put you in a coffin."
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ALSO BY MIN TZU:
Taoist Sex Secrets
The Military Prophecies of China
Chinese Money Principles: The Road to Riches
Pa Kua: The Gentleman's Boxing

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White Tiger, Blue Dragon: The Gentlemen Boxers
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CONTENTS
Foreword ....................................... xi Everyone Eventually Becomes a Ghost .............. 29
Haunted Places ................................. 29
PART ONE: An Overview of Sorcery ............... 1 The Crowing of the Rooster ....................... 30
Haunted Streets ................................. 30
Opening the Temple's Door ....................... 1 Dealing with Ghosts ............................. 30
Seeing the Sun for the First Time.................... 2 The Advantage of Being a Ghost................... 30
The Religious Infancy of Mankind .................. 3 Stage Ghosts .................................... 30
China: The Middle Kingdom ...................... 5 Good-Natured Ghosts............................ 31
The Meaning of Chi, Man's Life Force ............... 8 Unlucky Times to Die ............................ 31
Haunted Houses ................................ 31
PART TWO: The Basic Rituals .................... 10 Spirits of the Wilderness.......................... 31
Sudden Materializations.......................... 31
Setting Up the Altar ............................. 10 Benevolent Spirits and Children ................... 32
Knocking at Heaven's Door ....................... 10 Accidents Caused by Ghosts ...................... 32
Closing the Ceremony ........................... 12 Ghostly Songs................................... 32
The Seven Basic Rituals .......................... 13 Ghosts and Dogs ................................ 32
1. Ancestor Worship ........................... 13 Ghosts of Murdered People ....................... 32
2. Breaking Misfortune ......................... 14 The Allure of Ghost Stories ....................... 32
3. Stepping into Misfortune ..................... 14 Ghost Hunting .................................. 32
4. Expelling Ghosts ............................ 16 Nasty Ghosts ................................... 32
5. Ritual for Good Health ....................... 17 Invited Ghosts ................................... 32
6. Asking the Gods for Wealth ................... 18 Ghosts Move in Circles ........................... 33
7. The Circle of Wizards ........................ 19 Ghosts and Light ................................ 33
Powerful Spirits ................................. 33
PART THREE: The Guidelines ................... 21 Food for Captive Ghosts .......................... 33
The Three Powers of Ghosts ...................... 33
The Nature of the Hereafter ...................... 21 Ghostly Disturbances ............................ 33
The Mistul...................................... 21 The Presence of Demons.......................... 33
The Purgatory .................................. 22
Religious Roots ................................. 22 The Nature of the Devil.......................... 33
Hell Is Both Cold and Hot ........................ 22 Satanic Priests................................... 34
Divinities....................................... 22 Devil Worshipers ................................ 34
Gods Walking on Earth .......................... 23 Warding Off the Devil ........................... 35
Devils at the Altar ............................... 35
On Taoism ..................................... 23 Strange Murders ................................ 35
Taoist Beliefs.................................... 23 Bargaining with the Devil ........................ 35
The Road of Taoism.............................. 23 Calling the Devil ................................ 36
Shunning Excessive Pride......................... 24 War Is the Devil's Curse .......................... 36
Taoism Is a Chinese Religion ...................... 24 The Teachings of the Gods ........................ 36
Polarity ........................................ 24 A Contract with the Devil......................... 36
The Thief of Time................................ 25 Satanic Potions .................................. 36
The Dark Knight ................................ 36
The Nature of Ghosts............................ 25 Satanic Rituals .................................. 37
Stray Ghosts .................................... 25 Evil Altars ...................................... 37
Seeking Ghostly Explanations ...................... 25 The Devil's Disciples ............................. 37
Ghosts Appearing at Seances ...................... 25
The Power of Demons............................ 26 Learning to Die ................................. 37
Ghostly Apparitions ............................. 26 Picking Up One’s Steps ........................... 37
Sea Ghosts...................................... 27 Spirit and Body Separation ....................... 38
Benevolent Spirits ............................... 27 Accepting Death ................................ 38
Ghosts Need Food ............................... 27 The Ghost Gate .................................. 38
Wandering Ghosts............................... 27 The Long Sleep.................................. 38
Funeral Masses.................................. 27 Forgiving Enemies............................... 38
Photographing Ghosts ........................... 27 Heaven Has Eyes ................................. 38
The Rosary ..................................... 27 The Tunnel’s Light ............................... 39
The Physiognomy of Ghosts ...................... 27 Incorrupt Corpses ............................... 39
Ghostly Whispers ............................... 28 Premature Death ................................ 39
Cold Ghosts .................................... 28 Strange Facts of Life and Death .................... 39
A Demon's Touch ............................... 28 What Is Death? .................................. 40
The Ghosts of Victims ............................ 28 Forestalling Death ............................... 40
Playful Ghosts .................................. 29 The Last Meal ................................... 40
Seventh Day Ghosts ............................. 29 Death and the Five Elements ...................... 41
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The Importance of Burying a Corpse Intact .......... 42 Conversations with Ancestors ..................... 56
The Function of Funeral Rituals ................... 42 Flushing Out Ambushers ......................... 56
Military Funerals ................................ 42
Intimate Funeral Ceremony ....................... 42 The Magic Wand: The Chinese Wooden Sword..... 56
The Dead Walking among the Living .............. 42 Magic Shield.................................... 56
An Animal’s Fear of Death ....................... 43 The Chinese Sword .............................. 56
Recognizing Ethnic Enemies ...................... 43 Similarities between Traditions .................... 56
Unavoidable Calamity ........................... 43 The Chinese Sword in Japan ...................... 57
Dying Young .................................... 43 Forging Swords ................................. 57
The Ten Thousand Faces of Death ................. 43 The Essence of Swordsmanship ................... 57
The Three Skulls ................................ 43 Swords and Sorcery ............................. 57
Nobody Lives Forever ........................... 44 The Vigil of the Heads ........................... 57
Burning Documents or Books Before Dying .......... 44
The Dead Also Love Flowers ...................... 44 Thievery: Getting Rich without Capital............ 58
Thieves Are Everywhere ......................... 58
The Principles of Reincarnation .................. 44 Cursing All Thieves .............................. 59
Choosing Where to Be Reborn..................... 44
The Bridge of Sorrows ........................... 45 Studying Chinese Sorcery ....................... 59
Voluntary Relationships .......................... 45 Teachers ....................................... 60
Returning to the Place of Departure ................ 45 Sorcery Initiation ................................ 60
Yuan Fen: Predestined Relationships .............. 45 Esoteric Learning................................ 60
Positioning Graves .............................. 46 Sorcery Risks ................................... 60
Guarding Graves ................................ 47 The Rule of Precedence........................... 60
Cryogenics ...................................... 47 Sorcery Battles .................................. 60
Remembering Past Lives ......................... 47 Dry Runs....................................... 60
Child Geniuses.................................. 47 Self-Importance ................................. 60
Born to Suffer ................................... 48 Character Changes Fate .......................... 60
It Is Useless to Commit Suicide .................... 48 Mistaken Actions ................................ 61
Extraordinary People ............................ 48 One School, a Thousand Methods ................. 61
The Hidden Danger of Hospitals .................. 49 Concentration Versus Talent ...................... 61
Retribution ..................................... 49 Sorcery Manners ................................ 61
Natural Fame ................................... 49 Master Magicians ............................... 61
Cremation ...................................... 49 The New Replaces the Old ........................ 61
Three Taoist Teaching Principles .................. 61
Geomancy: The Fate of Houses and Places ......... 49 The Secret Essence of Mantras..................... 61
House Construction Hexes........................ 50 The Many Levels of Skill ......................... 62
Animals in Architectural Design................... 51 One Road at a Time.............................. 62
Coveted Houses ................................. 51 Self-Discipline .................................. 62
Supernatural Shadows ........................... 51 The Art of Listening ............................. 62
Opening a Grave ............................... 51 Where to Find Help.............................. 62
Tall Constructions ............................... 52 Sudden Illumination ............................. 63
The Fate of Buildings ............................ 52 Quantity Counters Quality........................ 63
House Warming Ritual ........................... 52 Sending the Cat to Fetch the Mice.................. 63
Cave Spirits .................................... 52 Practice Makes Perfect ........................... 63
Underground Spirits ............................. 52 A Hidden Dragon ............................... 63
Buildings....................................... 52 Testing One's Vocation ........................... 63
Yearly Spiritual House Cleaning................... 53
Excessive Good Luck ............................ 53 PART FOUR: The Spells ......................... 64
Absorbing Prosperity by Osmosis ................. 53
Finding Evil Objects ............................. 53 Hexing Dolls ................................... 64
Unlucky Visitors ................................ 53 Special Dolls .................................... 64
Unfriendly Neighbors............................ 53 The Esoteric Power of Plants ...................... 65
In the Calm of the Night.......................... 54 Hexing Tools ................................... 65
Protecting the House............................. 54 Hexing through Mirrors .......................... 65
Resurrecting a Doll .............................. 65
The Nature of Icons ............................. 54 Recycling a Doll ................................. 65
Where to Place Icons ............................. 54 Burying Corpses in the Snow ..................... 65
It Is Hard to Be a God ............................ 54
Manmade Gods ................................. 55 The Chains of Love ............................. 66
Catholic Icons................................... 55 The Coffin Curse ................................ 66
Temples Do Not Talk ............................ 55 Cursed Potion .................................. 66
Military Temples ................................ 55 The Demise of Great Men......................... 66
Holy Pictures ................................... 55 Spell for Forbidden Love ......................... 67
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Closing All Doors ............................... 67 Candle Warnings ................................ 79
The Anti-Wedding Spell .......................... 67 Altar Room ..................................... 79
Marriage Spell .................................. 67 The Eight Candles Ritual ......................... 79
The Seed of Return .............................. 67 The Four Directions.............................. 79
The Thread of Love .............................. 67 Hovering Flames ............................... 79
The Moon Fairy's Spell ........................... 68 Starting Enterprises .............................. 80
Double Doll Hex ................................. 68 Incense......................................... 80
The Black Thread Spell ............................ 68 The Flame of Life ................................ 80
The Perils of Seducing a Woman.................... 68
Better Dead than Spurned ......................... 68 The Sacred Rope ................................ 80
Lascivious Ghosts ................................ 69 The Rope as a Door .............................. 80
The Returning Path .............................. 69 The Rope as a Circle ............................. 81
Departed Love .................................. 69 The Rope as Courage Giver ....................... 81
Antagonizing Spells ............................. 69
Buried Spell .................................... 69 Holy Water ..................................... 81
The Living Ghost Curse .......................... 69 How to Use Holy Water .......................... 81
Marriages Made in Heaven ....................... 70 Five Types of Holy Water......................... 81
Cursing a Marriage .............................. 70
Marriage Bonds ................................. 70 The Secret of Prayers ............................ 81
Goddess Chang .................................. 71 The Influence of Prayers .......................... 82
Spells for Marriage and Divorce ................... 71 Voiced Curses................................... 82
Catching the Prey ............................... 71
Sorcery in Matchmaking .......................... 71 The Sacred Mirror and the Devil .................. 82
The Three Moon Hex ............................ 72 Seeing the Future ................................ 82
Playboys ....................................... 72 Summoning Spirits through a Mirror ............... 83
The Fairy Rides a Donkey ........................ 72 Mirrors on the Wall .............................. 83
The War of the Sexes ............................. 72 Ghost-Hunting Mirror ........................... 83
Better Poor but Alive than Rich and Dead ........... 73 Scaring Ghosts .................................. 83
Countering Passion Spells ......................... 73
Defensive Sorcery............................... 83
The Weak against the Strong: Avenging Spells ..... 73 The Double Coffin Spell .......................... 83
Avenging a Wrong .............................. 73 The Eyes of the Doll ............................. 83
The Circle of Revenge ............................ 73 Change Directions Instead of Moving the Mountain .. 83
Hereditary Curses ............................... 74 The Black Flag ................................... 84
A Demon Entering a Temple ...................... 74 Premonitions .................................... 84
Target Shooting ................................. 74 Neutralizing a Hex ............................... 84
Yellow Hide .................................... 75 Extra Supernatural Protection ...................... 84
The Three Nails Curse ........................... 75 The Onion Ritual ................................ 84
Buried Doll Curse ............................... 75 Dangerous Jobs .................................. 84
Tormenting Curse ............................... 75 Ritual for Three Sorcerers ......................... 85
Double Death ................................... 75 The Glass of Water Test ........................... 85
An Ancient Curse ............................... 75 The Wall of Knives ............................... 85
Dying with the Eyes Open ........................ 75
The Scarecrow Hex .............................. 76 Food Spells .................................... 85
The Buried Cart Curse ........................... 76 The Dog's Life Spell.............................. 86
Humiliating Curse ............................... 76
A Curse to Cause Impotence ...................... 76 Spells against Enemies .......................... 86
Poisoning the Tiger .............................. 76 Exorcisms ...................................... 86
The Drinking Hex ............................... 77 Urination Jinx ................................... 87
Enviousness .................................... 77 Rain: The Tears of Heaven ........................ 87
Extinguishing the Flame .......................... 77 Lethal Ritual .................................... 87
Avenging Ancestors .............................. 77 Hexing a Victim's Shadow ........................ 88
Transferring Curses.............................. 88
Rituals to Protect Babies ......................... 78 Pursuing Enemies in the Afterworld ................ 88
The Crib Shield ................................. 78 The Dark Moon: The Symbol of Evil Sorcery ........ 88
The Red Cord ................................... 78 Gossip: Stabbing without Drawing Blood ........... 89
The Egg Ritual .................................. 78 Disarming Spell ................................. 89
Earrings for Boys ................................ 78 Paralyzing Others with Spells ..................... 89
Dressing Boys as Girls ........................... 78 The Seven Stones Curse .......................... 90
Fighting Words with Words ...................... 90
Candles and Incense ............................ 78 Protection against a Fire Curse .................... 90
Candle Spells ................................... 79 Plucking the Fruit: Hexing Enemies ................ 90
Extinguishing an Enemy's Life .................... 79 Pillow Curses ................................... 90
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The Half-Moon Curse ............................ 90 The Dangers of Sorcery ......................... 105
Effigies and Photographs ......................... 91 The Sorcerer's Diet.............................. 105
The Entangled Feet Curse ........................ 91 Excessive Offerings ............................. 106
Bewitching a Chess Player ........................ 91 Masks ........................................ 106
The Dog's Death Curse ........................... 91 Urgent Petitions ................................ 106
The Quarreling Family Curse ..................... 91 Sacrificial Customs ............................. 106
God Punishes Evil Sorcerers ...................... 91 The Periodicity of Rituals ........................ 106
Lending Personal Objects ......................... 92 Scissors ....................................... 106
Are Spells Harmless? ............................ 92 Negative Luck ................................. 106
A Hex to Damage the Heart....................... 92 Displeased Gods ............................... 107
Spinning a Chair ................................ 92 Small Bells .................................... 107
Last Ditch Defense............................... 92 Large Bells .................................... 107
Fingerprints .................................... 93 Fair Punishments............................... 107
Rice at Weddings................................ 93 The Many Lives of the Dragon ................... 107
Flood Curse .................................... 93 Rituals and Weather ............................ 107
Dividing to Win ................................. 93 Family Breakups ............................... 107
The Power of the Eyes ........................... 93 Witchcraft Kills Saints and Sinners Alike........... 108
Cunning Sorcerers .............................. 108
PART FIVE: A Selection of Sorcery Principles ...... 95 Heaven's Records .............................. 108
Keeping an Eye Open ........................... 108
Priests Can Also Go to Hell ...................... 95 Murphy's Law ................................. 108
Religious Sexual Abstinence ...................... 95 Innate Fears ................................... 108
The Unending Search for Good Spells .............. 95 The Shadow of Disaster ......................... 108
The Principle of Confession ....................... 96 Military Sorcery ............................... 109
The Task of Priests .............................. 96 The Secrecy of Rituals ........................... 109
Tickets to Paradise............................... 96 Asking Heaven for Sons ......................... 109
Discrediting Sorcery ............................. 96 Divine Works of Art ............................ 109
The Evil in Religion.............................. 96 Ancient Curses................................. 109
Closing the Door Behind You ..................... 96 New Projects .................................. 109
Business and Religion ............................ 96 Sorcery Partnerships ............................ 109
Personality .................................... 110
On Religion .................................... 97 Trances ....................................... 110
Becoming a God................................. 97 Fighting against Instinct ......................... 110
The Meaning of Religion ......................... 97 Sorcery and the Military ......................... 110
Diamond Cuts Diamond ......................... 97 The Meaning of Friendship ...................... 110
Miraculous Miracles ............................. 98 Playing with Fire ............................... 110
The Religion of Sorcerers .......................... 98 The Gods Like to Help People .................... 110
Alms .......................................... 98 The Average Success Rate of Rituals .............. 111
Ancestor Worship ............................... 98 Objects of Bad Luck............................. 111
Modern Religions ............................... 99 Crossroads .................................... 111
Initiation into Unknown Cults ..................... 99 Lucky People Are Divine ........................ 111
Sorcery and Religion ............................. 99 Possessed or Mad? ............................. 111
Gratitude...................................... 111
Flying Witches ................................. 99 Ambitious Sorcerers ............................ 112
Unlucky Beatings............................... 100 Fireworks ..................................... 112
The Man Behind the King ....................... 112
Rituals Change but Do Not Create Things ........ 100 Domestic Perils ................................ 112
The Sweetness of Revenge ....................... 100 Fate and Fortune ............................... 112
The Eternal Sorcery Question .................... 101 Food Comes from Heaven ....................... 112
The Five God-Elements ......................... 101 The Hand of Fate ............................... 113
Rituals for Descendants .......................... 101 Feasts for the Gods ............................. 113
The School of Colors ............................ 101 Burning the Bird's Nest ......................... 113
The Power of Pyramids ......................... 102 Flattery ....................................... 113
Fake Sorcerers ................................. 102 Single-Mindedness: Formula for Success........... 113
Misplaced Compassion.......................... 102 Chi Depleting Gatherings ........................ 114
Beasts Dressed as People ........................ 103 Secondhand Objects ............................ 114
Immortals among Men .......................... 103 Undying Loyalty ............................... 114
The Ladder of Success........................... 103 The Name of God .............................. 114
World Mysteries ............................... 103 The Supreme Power of the Sorcerer ............... 114
The Living Are More Dangerous than Ghosts ...... 104 Is There a Creator? ............................. 114
A Temple's Fire Is Its Life ........................ 104 Father Heaven, Mother Earth .................... 114
The Shape of Sorcery Attacks .................... 104 Metaphysical Intuition Is Better than Logic......... 115
The Will to Practice Sorcery ...................... 105 The Eternal Warfare of the Classes ................ 115
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The Five Lucky Blessings ........................ 115 Family Spells .................................. 128
Modern Mediums .............................. 115 The Odor of Sanctity ............................ 128
Weapons Are Evil .............................. 116 Searching for the Perfect Man .................... 129
The Wailing Woman and the Wind ............... 116 The Good Luck of Orphans ...................... 129
It Does Not Pay to Kill with Magic ................ 116 Gods Can See into the Human Heart .............. 129
Human Angels ................................. 116 Old Battlefields ................................ 129
Even Gods Need Rest ........................... 116 Prisons........................................ 129
The Worldwide Family of Sorcery ................ 117 Happy Bearers of Bad News ..................... 129
Lucky Streaks .................................. 117 The Celestial Judge ............................. 130
The Divine Merits of Great Works ................ 117 The Need for Funeral Rites ...................... 130
The Power to Change the World .................. 117 Blessings in Disguise ............................ 130
The Quality of Offerings......................... 117 The Perils of Joy ................................ 130
Disposing of Ashes ............................. 117 Spirits of Ancestors ............................. 130
Many Gods Were Once Men ..................... 117 Tears Are Unlucky.............................. 130
The Widespread Influence of God ................ 118 Hexed In-laws ................................. 130
The Danger of Confused Petitions ................ 118 The Golden Rule ............................... 131
The Appeal of Sorcery........................... 118 Begging with Sword in Hand .................... 131
God's Chosen People............................ 118 False Prophets of Doom ......................... 132
Gods Dislike Perfect Beauty ...................... 118 Writings on the Wall ............................ 132
Think Twice Before Changing Religions ........... 119 Blemishes ..................................... 132
God Knows Best................................ 119 Unlucky Habits ................................. 132
The Pit of Disaster .............................. 119 Birds of a Feather Flock Together ................. 132
Beware of Having Your Picture Taken ............. 119 Slipping on a Small Stone ........................ 132
Making Dreams Come True ...................... 120 God Is Not Feminine ............................ 132
The Insolence of the Ruling Class ................. 120 Professional Sorcerers ........................... 133
People Acting Like Animals...................... 120 Stray Pets ..................................... 133
What’s in a Name .............................. 120 Empty Sacrifices................................ 133
Spells to Quell Agitated Waters ................... 121 At the Gates of Hell ............................. 133
Using the Sacred Sword to Fight Tornadoes ........ 121 The Benefits of Defeat ........................... 133
Birthday Ritual ................................. 122 Curses of the Dead ............................. 133
The God of Physiognomy ........................ 122 Effective Advantage ............................ 134
Rituals for Education ............................ 122 The Human Aura............................... 134
Sacred Tools against Vampires .................... 122 Aged Sorcerers ................................. 134
The Short Death ................................ 122 Victory Is Never Certain ......................... 134
Sunrise Rituals ................................. 123 How to Make Good Friends ...................... 134
Big Fish, Small Fry.............................. 123 Protecting a Son ................................ 135
Morgues and Funerary Parlors ................... 123 The Purifying Power of Fire ...................... 135
Tainted Vehicles................................ 123 The Hanged Man’s Hand ........................ 135
Timing ........................................ 123 The Seventh Star God ............................ 135
Changing the Image ............................ 124 Kings and Sorcerers............................. 135
Talking with God............................... 124 Revengeful Employees .......................... 135
Victory in Defeat ............................... 124 Hiding the Diamond ............................ 135
East and West.................................. 125 The Pentagram ................................. 136
The Twelve Doors of Fate........................ 125 Sorceresses .................................... 136
A Life for a Life ................................ 125 Ten Month Pregnancy........................... 136
Spiritual Traveling.............................. 125 A Life for a Life ................................. 136
How to Be in Two Places at the Same Time ......... 125 Three Fatal Mistakes ............................ 136
Minor Gods.................................... 125 Death by Lightning ............................. 136
Good Sorcerers Are Feared ...................... 126 Solidarity...................................... 136
The Attraction of Fame .......................... 126 Pitiful Sight .................................... 137
Sorcery Pilgrims................................ 126 Screening Associates ............................ 137
Grandiose Plans ................................ 126 Never Ask for a Favor........................... 137
The Power of Dragons .......................... 126 Versatility ..................................... 137
Last Minute Converts ........................... 126 Lawsuits Are a Curse ........................... 137
The Voice of Conscience ......................... 126 National Sorcerers .............................. 137
Scale Models ................................... 127 The Value of Honed Skill ........................ 137
A Good Ending ................................ 127 Old Wine...................................... 137
Meeting Evil ................................... 127 Provisional Altars .............................. 138
The King of the Mountain ....................... 127 The Human Body and Sorcery.................... 138
Disappearing Bodies ............................ 127 Reluctant Divinities ............................. 138
It Is Not Easy to Be a God ........................ 128 Cleaning the Aura .............................. 138
Three Worlds .................................. 128 Water and Fire ................................. 138
Beauties and Beasts .............................. 128 The Power of Animals in Sorcery ................. 138
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