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The truth behind a series of "haunting" incidents in the suburban villa area gradually came to light, pointing towards a certain experiment secretly conducted by a construction materials company. However, the purpose and specifics of the experiment remained a mystery. The collaborative investigation between Su Mu and Ye Qiu had reached a temporary pause.
One day, several months later, Ye Qiu suddenly approached Su Mu with a serious expression. She brought news of a new case, one that was truly a "supernatural" event that left her at a loss.
"Su Mu, I need your help," Ye Qiu stated directly. "We received a report about an antique collector who died mysteriously at home. There were no signs of struggle at the scene, and the doors and windows were tightly shut, as if he had... vanished into thin air."
"Vanished into thin air?" Su Mu furrowed his brow. "Please elaborate on the situation."
Ye Qiu detailed the circumstances surrounding the incident: the deceased was named Old Wang, a well-known antique collector from a wealthy family who lived alone in an old villa. On the night of the incident, neighbors heard a scream coming from Old Wang's room, followed by silence.
Upon receiving the report, the police rushed to the scene and broke down the door, only to find Old Wang dead on his bed, his expression one of terror. However, there were no signs of struggle in the room; the doors and windows were locked from the inside, and there were no clues to be found— it was as if Old Wang had vanished into thin air only to reappear on his bed.
After hearing Ye Qiu's description, Su Mu felt an unsettling sensation in his heart. He took out three ancient copper coins he always carried with him, focused his mind, silently reciting incantations before tossing the coins onto the table to begin divination.
The divination revealed that Heaven was above and Earth below; Water was beneath Fire; Thunder represented movement; Wind signified gentleness; Mountain stood for stability; and Marsh represented joy. With Water above and Fire below, it indicated an imbalance—an ominous sign.
"Water above Fire indicates an imbalance," Su Mu said gravely. "The divination suggests that this case is not merely an accidental death but involves some mysterious force—perhaps... it truly relates to supernatural occurrences."
Although Ye Qiu was somewhat skeptical of Su Mu's divination skills, the bizarre circumstances at the scene compelled her to take his judgment seriously. "Are you saying that Old Wang was actually... killed by a ghost?"
Su Mu shook his head. "The divination only indicates interference from some unknown force; what exactly it is still requires further investigation."
"Where should we start?" Ye Qiu asked.
"We should begin with Old Wang's antique collection," Su Mu replied with a glint in his eyes. "I suspect that Old Wang's death may be related to one of his antiques."
"Antiques?" Ye Qiu questioned, puzzled. "Can antiques really kill someone?"
"Some antiques are ancient and have absorbed spiritual energy from heaven and earth; they may even harbor some unknown power," Su Mu explained. "If misused or if certain taboos are violated, they can lead to unexpected consequences."
Though Ye Qiu still didn't fully understand, she recognized that Su Mu was not one to speak lightly. She decided to trust his judgment, and together they headed to Old Wang's residence to investigate his antique collection.
Old Wang's home was a two-story old villa filled with traces of time. The rooms were packed with various antiques—an impressive array that held significant value. From porcelain and jade artifacts to bronze wares and calligraphy paintings, there was an overwhelming assortment that dazzled the eyes.
Ye Qiu gazed at these antiques and couldn't help but exclaim, "Old Wang truly was a master collector; just one of these items must be worth a fortune."
Su Mu paid no attention to Ye Qiu's exclamation, focusing intently on every antique in the room, hoping to find some clues. As he observed, he used the methods from the "Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex" to sense the surrounding energy field, searching for any anomalies.
Suddenly, Su Mu's gaze landed on an ancient mirror. It was not large, about a foot in diameter, with a bronze-colored surface and intricate patterns carved on its back, suggesting it was quite old.
Approaching the mirror, Su Mu examined it closely. He reached out and gently touched the surface, and a chill instantly spread through his body.
"This mirror..." Su Mu furrowed his brow. "There's something wrong."
"What kind of problem?" Ye Qiu asked.
"The negative energy on this mirror is very strong," Su Mu explained. "Moreover, I feel like it is absorbing the surrounding positive energy."
Ye Qiu leaned closer to the ancient mirror and scrutinized it but found nothing unusual. "Why can't I feel anything?"
"You haven't practiced the techniques from the Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex, so naturally you can't sense it," Su Mu replied. "This mirror is likely the culprit behind Old Wang's death."
"Can an ancient mirror really kill someone?" Ye Qiu asked incredulously.
"Some antiques, especially mirrors, can easily absorb negative energies," Su Mu clarified. "If this mirror has reflected some malevolent scenes or has been possessed by evil entities, it could indeed harm people."
Su Mu took a talisman from his bag and placed it on the mirror's surface. As soon as the talisman made contact, it ignited with a hissing sound.
"Just as I thought," Su Mu said. "This mirror has indeed been contaminated by some evil entity."
"What do we do now?" Ye Qiu asked.
"First, we need to seal this mirror," Su Mu instructed. "Then we must trace its origins to completely resolve this issue."
The two carefully wrapped the ancient mirror in red cloth and placed it in a specially designed wooden box. Next, they needed to search through Old Wang's collection records to find information about the mirror's provenance, which might be key to unraveling the mystery of Old Wang's death.
Old Wang's collection records were meticulously detailed, with clear accounts of each antique's origin, age, and related historical stories. Su Mu and Ye Qiu carefully sifted through these records, hoping to find information about the ancient mirror.
Finally, in a yellowed notebook, they discovered a record concerning the mirror.
The notes mentioned that this ancient mirror was called the "Soul-Reflecting Mirror," said to be a magical artifact from the Tang Dynasty, wielded by a Taoist priest. It possessed extraordinary powers, capable of revealing a person's soul and absorbing wandering spirits. However, it was also fraught with danger; if misused, it could backfire on its owner.
The notes further detailed the mirror's origins. Old Wang had acquired it from an antique dealer, who claimed that the mirror had been excavated from an ancient tomb. The exact location of the tomb was not recorded, only that it lay deep within a mountainous region in the southern provinces.
"The Soul-Reflecting Mirror... an ancient tomb..." Su Mu murmured to himself. "It seems this mirror's origins are far from simple."
"Can we find that antique dealer mentioned in the notes?" Ye Qiu asked.
Su Mu shook his head. "The notes only recorded the dealer's alias, without any real name or contact information. It might be quite difficult to track him down."
"What do we do now?" Ye Qiu asked anxiously. "Are we just going to give up?"
"Of course not," Su Mu replied, a glint of determination in his eyes. "We can take a trip to the south and search for that ancient tomb."
Ye Qiu hesitated. "The south is so vast; where do we even start? And even if we find the tomb, how can we prove that this mirror is connected to Old Wang's death?"
Su Mu smiled. "The 'Heavenly Secrets Medical Compendium' records a secret technique that can trace the origins of antiques and restore the scenes they have witnessed. If we can locate that tomb, perhaps we can uncover the truth behind Old Wang's death."
Seeing Su Mu's confident gaze ignited a spark of hope in Ye Qiu's heart. "Alright, let's go to the south together!"
Thus, Su Mu and Ye Qiu embarked on their journey to the south, seeking the mysterious ancient tomb and the truth hidden behind the ancient mirror…
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