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In the deep of night, the person playing the flute was none other than Professor Wang. However, when he turned to look at me, I noticed that he wasn't holding a flute at all; instead, he tightly gripped an oval-shaped object, dark as night and about the size of an egg.
Curiosity bubbled within me as I furrowed my brows, wondering what Professor Wang was doing here at this hour. Just as I was about to ask him, before I could even open my mouth, I saw him stand up.
He ignored me and began reciting poetry in a strange tone: "With strength to pull mountains and a spirit that covers the world, when the time is unfavorable, the steed does not depart; if the steed does not depart, what can be done? Alas, alas, what can be done?"
His voice wasn't particularly loud, yet it resonated clearly, carrying an indescribable aura of both grandeur and helplessness. At that moment, Professor Wang felt like a completely different person.
I frowned deeply, disregarding the lines of poetry he was reciting. Instead, I stepped forward in confusion and lightly tapped his shoulder, saying awkwardly, "Professor Wang, what are you reciting poetry for at this late hour? The master specifically told us not to wander around. We should head back quickly."
However, when my hand touched his shoulder, my expression changed involuntarily. It felt strange—like tapping on stone rather than flesh.
I couldn't help but furrow my brows further and remained silent. Instead, I tentatively pressed down with my hand, but it still felt as if I were gripping stone.
My face filled with shock as I looked up at Professor Wang. At that moment, he also turned to face me.
"Ah! You are not Professor Wang!"
Seeing his face again sent a jolt of fear through me. I gasped and instinctively released my grip, stumbling back a few steps.
At that moment, Professor Wang's mouth suddenly split open as if he were laughing but also crying. I couldn't quite discern what emotion it conveyed.
His mouth widened further until it stretched across his entire cheek. Suddenly, his clothes tore apart into shreds that scattered on the ground. Even more terrifyingly, his body developed spiderweb-like cracks that spread across him.
The sight before me shattered my resolve; I couldn't bear to look any longer and turned to flee.
As I sprinted back, something suddenly tripped me up underfoot, causing me to fall heavily to the ground. Looking down in shock made me gasp again.
I shot up like an arrow from the ground, eyes wide with fear as I stared ahead—there lay a person sprawled out without a hint of movement.
I couldn't tell if this person was alive or dead. Glancing back revealed nothing behind me; it was eerily quiet. Unable to suppress my curiosity any longer, I steeled myself and bent down to flip the body over.
I was startled, nearly dropping to the ground in shock.
Professor Wang—this person lying on the ground was actually Professor Wang.
However, his body felt cold to the touch. I steadied my nerves and cautiously extended a finger to his nostrils, but unfortunately, there was no sign of breath left.
Suddenly, that flute-like sound echoed behind me again, just like before, and it grew closer, as if the sound was gradually approaching me.
This immediately reminded me of the earlier sight of Professor Wang's head and body splitting open; it was far too bizarre and terrifying.
I quickly stood up and ran forward, shouting for my master and Gu Chen as I went.
Before long, I was getting closer to the work shed. Perhaps my cries had alerted those inside, as lights began to flicker on.
Then I saw Gu Chen, Zhou Zhen, and Anfu rushing out from the shed. This sight finally eased my anxiety, calming my racing heart just a little.
At that moment, unable to contain my curiosity, I glanced back. That single glance sent chills down my spine, making every hair on my body stand on end.
I saw a pale figure trailing behind me in the darkness, drawing nearer. Even more unsettling was that she wasn’t walking; she was floating up and down toward me.
Her face resembled that of a porcelain doll with a withered expression—strangely enchanting. When I turned to look at her, her lips seemed to curl into a sinister smile that sent shivers through me.
At that moment, Gu Chen and Zhou Zhen reached me. Gu Chen shouted urgently, “Don’t look at her!”
Upon hearing this, I quickly turned my head away.
Then I saw Gu Chen holding an enigmatic talisman in his hand. He chanted an incantation while forming hand seals before shouting loudly, “Exorcise demons and vanquish evil! Urgent Command!”
With a flick of my fingers, the rune shot out like a dazzling beam of light, racing towards my back with lightning speed. Then came a loud "bang," as if something had exploded behind me.
At that moment, Gu Chen seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, but his expression was particularly grim as he coldly stared at me.
Captain Xie and several archaeologists, along with a few police officers, had rushed over. Those who hadn't witnessed the earlier scene looked at me with confusion.
Those who had seen it wore expressions of shock and fear, especially Captain Xie. After the incident involving the Dried Corpse, he had no doubts left about Gu Chen's words.
He had just witnessed the eerie figure behind me and the power unleashed by Gu Chen's incantation. In addition to his shock and fear, he looked at Gu Chen with a hint of reverence.
As everyone gathered around, I nervously called out, "Master, what was that thing following me just now?"
Gu Chen did not respond to my question but coldly said, "Did I not warn everyone to stay in the shed after dark? Why didn't you listen?"
I knew that although Gu Chen was angry, his concern was greater. So I honestly recounted what had happened and told them that I had seen Professor Wang's corpse earlier.
Only then did everyone realize that while they had all come running, Professor Wang was nowhere to be found.
Gu Chen's brow furrowed slightly before he said calmly, "Where is it? Take me to see."
I nodded and pointed ahead, walking at the front with Gu Chen while Zhou Zhen and the others followed closely behind, their faces heavy with concern.
However, when we reached the spot where I had fallen earlier, something strange happened again—Professor Wang's body was missing.
How could this be possible?
Although I had run away in panic due to fear, I had indeed fallen here and tripped over Professor Wang's body. But where was it now? Where had the body gone?
Gu Chen frowned slightly and asked, "Are you sure his body was right here just now?"
I said firmly, "Right here, there's absolutely no mistake about it."
"Well, you all should head back first," Gu Chen replied with a nod.
Gu Chen's words left us somewhat puzzled. Zhou Zhen furrowed his brow and asked, "Senior Gu, where are you going?"
Gu Chen glanced ahead and pointed in the direction of the ancient tomb. "The small Five Elements Formation I set up seems to be ineffective now, so I need to enter the tomb first."
I immediately responded, "Master, didn't you say that General Li is guarding it? It would be very difficult to get in."
Gu Chen's expression turned serious. "Then I'll eliminate him. Tonight, I must enter the tomb to take some measures and buy a little time for preparation."
"Preparation? For what?"
At this, both Zhou Zhen and I frowned again, asking simultaneously.
Gu Chen took a deep breath and spoke gravely, "The master of the tomb is about to emerge. I need to prepare some things before he comes out, and right now, all I need is time—just a little bit of time."
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