Chapter 41 (1/2)

After several days of not seeing the construction site, this place had become somewhat unrecognizable.

The various tools and machinery left behind had all disappeared, and there were now many setups that Chen Hao couldn’t understand.

Outside the newly dug tomb, several dressing mirrors formed a circle, reflecting the sunlight onto an exposed stone door of the tomb that was speckled with blood. The pungent smell of blood could vaguely be detected.

Several rows of large lamps the size of watermelons could also be seen. Chen Hao found this familiar. They looked like laser lights or something, probably something that was used at night.

Although he couldn’t understand this setup, Chen Hao discovered that the dark energy on the surface of the construction site had vanished completely. Clearly, the setup was truly useful, and it went to show how professional Master Long was.

He stood outside the tomb with his eyes fixed on the door.

Although the Dragon’s Door sounded magnificent, it didn’t quite live up to its name, standing at a height of only a little over one meter. There was a dragon pattern on the exterior of the stone door, but as it was buried underground over a long time, it had long since corroded from the moisture and dark energy. It had gone moldy and reeked of a stench now, and the dragon pattern was barely visible.

Too bad this Dragon’s Door was pretty well sealed, and even during the day no dark energy had seeped out, so they had no idea of knowing what was going on in there.

After going around, Chen Hao didn’t discover anything, so he returned to Bai Ru’s side and asked her about the deity figurine.

It wasn’t that Chen Hao wanted to ask, but he had looked around with his Yin Yang Eyes but didn’t see the existence of the power of incense anywhere.

It needed to be pointed out that in the case of that deity figurine not far away, the remnant power of incense was as obvious as a lightbulb to Chen Hao the first time he saw it.

Bai Ru quickly ran to her car and brought out something covered in a red cloth.

She lifted the red cloth, and a one-foot tall wooden figurine of Guan Yu, holding a sword and stroking his beard with an angry look on his face, appeared before Chen Hao’s eyes. He was dumbfounded.

Bai Ru said, clearly pleased with herself, “I paid the temple attendant a few million yuan for it. I’ve also had it appraised by an expert. Made with solid centuries-old sandalwood and carved by a renowned sculptor, it has a history of nearly three hundred years. It’s in excellent condition and absolutely lifelike. What do you think of this, Master?”

I don’t think much of it. Damn. I really don’t understand what rich people are thinking. I asked you to prepare a deity figurine, and you went to get an antique instead?

Never mind the size.

This figurine of Guan Yu does look pretty scary, but what’s the deal with the weak and nearly undetectable power of incense? What’s this thing good for?

Chen Hao remained silent.

The pleased look on Bai Ru’s face had disappeared now. She asked with trepidation, “Master, please don’t tell me this is a fake.”

Chen Hao said in a displeased manner, “I’m no expert and dare not determine whether it’s a fake or not. But I’d like to ask you this: Back then I told you to get me a deity figurine that had been worshipped by genuine and devout followers throughout the years, right?”

Bai Ru nodded her head meekly.

Chen Hao scoffed. “Then, tell me. Which famous Daoist temple did this Guan Yu figurine come from, and how many followers worship it on a daily basis?”

This!!

Bai Ru was lost for words.

According to what she knew, this Guan Yu figurine came from an ancient Guan Yu temple and was being cherished as a treasure by the temple attendants through the ages. It was said that before the catastrophe, the Guan Yu temple had good attendance. Because of this, she thought this Guan Yu figurine must have a spirituality about it.

But now looking at Chen Hao’s expression, it was clearly not the case.

“Ma-master, don’t tell me that this figurine is useless. What should we do, then? I had to ask a favor from one of my contacts to buy this. How did things turn out this way?” The anxious Bai Ru was nearly in tears.