Chuyi patiently explained, “Otherworldly trading is a very obscure profession. The knowledge of those who practice this trade includes different things, like the Five Elements, the Eight Diagrams, geomancy, numerology, ghost hunting and how to subdue demons. Some can even resurrect the dead. To the rest, otherworldly trading is a very mysterious activity, but their point of view is only superficial. 

“You need to know so much more to be an otherworldly merchant, if you compare it with any other profession. And, what you know has to be varied. Since otherworldly merchants are really awesome and somewhat magical, people often mistake them for swindlers…”

I had a headache. My knowledge was still limited.

I seized the chance and asked away, intending to bring light to all the doubts I had from my past years’ practice.

Chuyi turned out to be a real expert. He answered all of my questions easily. He even...