I thought that the amulet event would end there. However, I would have never expected that the nightmare that would pester me for half of my life had just begun.

On the day Xia Jie killed himself, Li Mazi and I were drinking some liquor, complaining about some matters before going to bed.

Thirst woke me up at midnight, so I got up to find some water. All of a sudden, I found myself looking in the mirror; I had a scary look, with a pale face and bloodshot eyes.

I was taken aback, thinking that I was intoxicated. I hurried to rub my head and face, checking myself in detail. After I confirmed that I was all right, I went back to bed.

I was terribly hung over when I woke up the next day. I...