Two puppet talismans were deployed, transforming into a pair of small paper dolls. One picked up a pair of scissors from the vanity, while the other retrieved a small knife from the drawer. Though they were little paper figures that a single gust of wind could blow away, they now hoisted the scissors and knife—which were far heavier than themselves—and flew toward the bed.
The young girl on the bed lay still, devoid of breath or heartbeat. The scissors stabbed into her body repeatedly, yet no blood flowed. The knife sliced across her face, leaving skin and flesh upturned, but still, no blood emerged. The two puppet talismans acted as if possessed; one went frantic, slashing at the girl’s face, while the other punctured holes all over her body.
Shen Mingshu slowly opened her eyes and said in a low voice, "The show is about to begin. Let's go."
Chapter 24