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Liu Gen, courtesy name Jun’an, was a native of Chang’an in Jingzhao. During the reign of Emperor Cheng of the Han, he entered Mount Song to study the Dao. There he met an extraordinary man who imparted secret teachings to him, and he attained immortality. He could summon ghosts. Shi Qi, the governor of Yingchuan, considered him a sorcerer and sent men to summon him, intending to have him executed. When Liu Gen arrived at the governor’s residence, Shi Qi said, “You claim you can make people see ghosts. Make them appear before us. If you cannot, you shall be put to death.” Liu Gen replied, “Nothing could be easier.” He borrowed the brush and inkstone before the governor, drew a talisman, and tapped it against the table. A moment later, five or six ghosts suddenly appeared, bringing two bound captives before Shi Qi. Looking closely, Shi Qi saw that they were his own father and mother. They kowtowed to Liu Gen and said, “Our son has behaved outrageously and deserves ten thousand deaths.” Then they scolded Shi Qi: “As our descendant, you have failed to bring honor to your ancestors. How dare you offend an immortal and bring such suffering upon your parents!” Overcome with grief and terror, Shi Qi wept and struck his forehead against the ground, begging forgiveness. Liu Gen said nothing and suddenly departed. No one knew where he went.