In the realm of spiritual entities and devoted followers, the story of Jin Cheon-hee and Yuho presents a unique dynamic. It’s been observed that Jin Cheon-hee has bestowed upon Yuho three crucial elements: a sacred space, offerings, and unwavering faith. Yuho himself acknowledges the sacred space as his exclusive domain, a personal laboratory inaccessible to others without his consent.
Jin Cheon-hee’s devotion extends beyond mere offerings. He frequently prepares meals specifically for Yuho, a gesture distinct from his general hospitality. This personal service, sometimes accompanied by musical entertainment, became particularly pronounced after Yuho assisted him in rectifying a temporal anomaly.
Jaegal Lin, another observer of this relationship, notes an intriguing aspect of Jin Cheon-hee’s behavior. He often allows Yuho to physically overcome him, even to the point of injury. There are instances where Jin Cheon-hee’s blood was spilled and subsequently absorbed by Yuho, an act that Jaegal Lin interprets as a form of human sacrifice, a painful offering willingly given. Adding to the unusual nature of this faith, Yuho humorously questions if this “faith” is akin to the incoherent ramblings of perpetually stalled graduate students. Jaegal Lin clarifies that it’s closer to fanaticism. Jin Cheon-hee habitually implores “Yuho, please” whenever he desires something, a prayer-like invocation seemingly uttered unconsciously.
This fervent belief manifests further in Jin Cheon-hee’s tendency to name objects in reference to Yuho, inadvertently strengthening the deity’s perceived divinity. The “Yuho toyong,” or fox clay doll, exemplifies this. Initially created as a playful trinket to tease Yuho – the first iteration even being dubbed “potato fox” due to its less-than-perfect appearance – these dolls gained unexpected significance. Observers, charmed by the concept, began crafting similar, more refined dolls, placing them in their homes as talismans. Subsequently, a wave of believers emerged as wishes whispered to these fox dolls seemed to materialize, not as grand miracles, but as subtle protections and strokes of luck.
The phenomenon extended to everyday appliances. Jin Cheon-hee christened a refrigerator the “Yuho refrigerator,” adorning its door with a fox design. He mentioned people making wishes before it, hoping their stored food would remain fresh. Unknowingly, he was fostering a practice of praying to the fox image before accessing the refrigerator. As the “Yuho refrigerator” gained popularity, Jin Cheon-hee remarked that Yuho was becoming increasingly “radiant,” suggesting a tangible growth in Yuho’s power.
Jaegal Lin aptly labels Jin Cheon-hee as Yuho’s sole priest. Given Yuho’s aversion to humans, the prospect of additional priests is unlikely. However, this singular priest’s unconventional methods of propagation are proving remarkably effective, surpassing the impact of traditional scriptures or sermons.
Evidently, spiritual beings lacking a priest are limited in their capacity to exert influence in the physical world. When Jaegal Lin and Yuho visited the Mosan sect, renowned for their expertise in spiritual matters, the sect leader exhibited fear towards Yuho, questioning Jaegal Lin’s humanity for serving such a being. Initially attempting to appear courageous, presuming Yuho’s power to be constrained, the sect leader’s demeanor shifted dramatically upon learning that Jaegal Lin’s disciple was Yuho’s priest. Suddenly servile, the sect leader now believed Yuho capable of feats such as manipulating weather patterns, a testament to the amplified power bestowed by his devoted, albeit unconventional, priest.
