He grabbed a handful of coarse, cold pond ash, put it into a rough cloth pouch, tied it tightly, and carried it with him. Hu Ma thus had his first Amulet since coming into this world.
With this Amulet, he also gained the right to sleep soundly through an entire night...
According to the village's rules, when Granny passed away, it was better to have someone living in the home to show that the family was still inhabited. Therefore, Second Master didn't rush Hu Ma back to the Manor, allowing him to stay for a few days.
Hu Ma wasn't in a hurry either. He too needed time and space to properly consider his own affairs and understand certain things.
Before going to see Second Master at the Manor, Hu Ma had hardly slept well in the village. At night, he even had to rely on Granny's chanting to avoid being disturbed by evil spirits.
