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Upon hearing this, I remained silent, knowing that I couldn't be of any help. However, seeing his serious expression made me feel a bit worried.
It was Anfu, who had been quiet until now, suddenly reaching out to grab Zhou Zhen's arm. Looking at him intently, he simply said, "I'll go with you."
Gu Chen couldn't help but turn slightly, glancing at Anfu with a sigh. He nodded and said, "That's fine. If you're worried about Grandpa, then come in with me. But you have to listen to me and just follow behind."
"Okay." Anfu nodded.
Seeing Anfu like this made me feel a bit ashamed. At such a critical moment, Anfu could stand by his side and help, while I could only stay behind, feeling utterly useless.
Noticing my demeanor, Gu Chen sighed again and walked over to gently pat my shoulder. "Xiao Lin, don't think too much. Once you have learned enough, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to help your master."
"Yes, Master, please be careful." I nodded firmly. Gu Chen then smiled in satisfaction.
Since Gu Chen had already decided to enter the ancient tomb, it was settled. Zhou Zhen had no choice but to say, "Senior Gu, I'll accompany you as well."
"No, you stay here."
Gu Chen shook his head and said calmly, "I only need to enter the tomb to place a few talismans. It's a quick job; having too many people around would only complicate things."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhen could only relent and nodded without saying more.
Then Gu Chen scanned everyone before his gaze landed on Zhou Zhen. With a slightly serious tone, he said to him, "I suspect that the stone figurines in the tomb were chasing Xiao Lin earlier. Professor Wang's death is likely related to those figurines as well. So tonight, you must ensure everyone's safety; no one should wander off."
"Stone figurines?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhen looked astonished and puzzled. "Could those figurines be sentient?"
Gu Chen nodded lightly and replied, "Everything is born from the earth and sky; of course they can possess spirit. Even stone figurines can become sentient over time; it's not surprising, especially in such a feng shui tomb."
Zhou Zhen nodded gravely at the words, choosing not to say more.
Afterward, Gu Chen had Anfu bring some necessary items and headed directly toward the ancient tomb, quickly disappearing into the night. We returned to the work shed.
Once back in the shed, no one slept; everyone wore a heavy expression, especially the remaining experts, whose faces were particularly grim and somewhat sorrowful.
This time, instead of separating, everyone crowded into one work shed. This was Zhou Zhen's suggestion, aimed at ensuring everyone's safety, so no one opposed it.
Seeing the expressions of the experts, Captain Xie couldn't help but snort coldly and said, "Let him go; he refuses to leave. Now look what happened—he's the first to lose his life. Serves him right."
"What are you saying, Xie? Is that how you talk?"
As soon as Captain Xie's words fell, one of the remaining four experts, known for his fiery temper, immediately took offense.
However, Captain Xie was just venting; he merely snorted again and turned his head away, ignoring him.
Zhou Zhen and I sat on the bed while the police and Captain Xie sat nearby smoking. I asked them for two cigarettes and inquired if Zhou Zhen wanted one. I had never seen him smoke before, but he nodded. I lit one for him and then lit my own as we began a long wait filled with anxiety.
Gu Chen's statement about entering the ancient tomb seemed simple but was anything but. Everyone could sense this, leading to an inevitable worry in our hearts.
We waited until early the next morning when faint footsteps could be heard from outside.
Zhou Zhen and I rushed out first, followed closely by Captain Xie and the others. We then saw two figures slowly approaching us with unsteady steps.
At that moment, the rooster crowed, and a hint of dawn broke through the darkness. I could clearly see that the two unsteady figures were Gu Chen and Anfu.
What surprised me most was that Gu Chen was being supported by Anfu, slowly making his way forward with a swaying gait.
He was injured.
Everyone felt a jolt, especially Zhou Zhen. Upon realizing who had arrived, the shock on his face deepened, for perhaps he alone understood Gu Chen's capabilities in this gathering.
It was precisely because of this that when he saw Gu Chen injured, his astonishment and disbelief grew even stronger.
I rushed forward, with Zhou Zhen following closely behind. Together, we took Gu Chen from Anfu's hands, supporting him as we made our way back. Worry etched on his face, Zhou Zhen asked, "Master, are you alright?"
Amidst his concern, Zhou Zhen's expression shifted to one of surprise as he said, "Senior Gu, you’re hurt."
Gu Chen shook his head and replied, "I'm fine; I'm just a bit tired. Just take me back to rest for a while."
Seeing him so weak, Zhou Zhen and I exchanged no further words and quickly helped him into the work shed, laying him down on the bed. His body bore many wounds, blood seeping from them as if he had been slashed by sharp objects; some cuts were even quite deep.
I bit my lip and asked, "Master, did you fight with General Li?"
He nodded weakly and said, "Let’s not talk about that for now. Go have Captain Xie and the others kill those two black dogs for their blood. Then gather some Willow Branches nearby and fashion them into a human figure about the height of an average person. Cover it with white paper. Zhou Zhen, you will handle this."
As Gu Chen spoke, he glanced at Zhou Zhen, who quickly nodded but looked puzzled. "Senior Gu, Willow Branches gather yin energy. Are you planning to use them to summon a soul?"
Gu Chen slightly nodded. "Yes, to summon the soul of a deceased friend."
"A deceased friend? Who is it?" I frowned slightly, curious, and Zhou Zhen shared my intrigue.
Gu Chen shook his head. "Just do as I say. Remember to finish everything before dark. Also, after killing the black dogs, divide their blood into seven portions; I will have use for them tonight."
"Understood." Both Zhou Zhen and I nodded in agreement.
I ran outside and first asked Captain Xie to find someone to kill the two black dogs for their blood, instructing him to divide it into seven equal portions. Meanwhile, I headed to Old Three Villages.
I remembered there was a clinic in Old Three Villages. Although it was small, it should be able to at least help Gu Chen bandage his wounds.
After about an hour of back and forth, I called the doctor from the clinic over and helped treat Gu Chen's wounds, bandaging the deeper ones before finally finishing up. Yin Wife was fierce.
As evening approached and the sun began to set, Zhou Zhen's Paper Figure was already prepared and covered with white paper. At that moment, Gu Chen got out of bed and walked out of the work shed.
Seeing this, I hurried over to support him and said, "Master, why are you up? You should rest a little longer."
He replied, "I'm fine."
Then he pointed at the pale Paper Figure that Zhou Zhen had prepared and said, "Draw the eyes on the Paper Figure, outline the eyebrows, paint the features, and color the lips. After dark, perform the ritual to summon the spirit of an old acquaintance."
Zhou Zhen frowned slightly upon hearing this and said, "It's a woman."
Gu Chen nodded lightly and replied, "That's right; she is a woman. Her name is Yu Ji."
I apologize; this chapter was originally half-written in the afternoon and could have been delivered before six o'clock, but due to some matters, it has been delayed until now.
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