My master is not a Taoist priest at all!

For two reasons.

He doesn't follow the Taoist rules and regulations. He eats and drinks meat, smokes, and plays cards without restraint.

If he weren't broke, I suspect he'd even be acquainted with prostitution and gambling.

His methods are completely different from the Taoist priests I've heard about from my grandmother, as well as from folk shamans!

Sanshan Taoist priests, folk shamans, and even shamans who perform rituals like shamans.