If consciousness can truly exist independently, then this world is an illusion, time does not exist, and what truly exists are parallel spaces, like a net, interwoven and interdependent, but each square is unaware of the existence of the others.

So, where did Qianmo's consciousness go?

Confucius's words today have given him a new perspective on this matter.

Gu Jueye deftly stubbed out his cigarette and threw it into the nearby trash can.

"Has anyone found that person?"

"I don't know if this counts as a missing person, but a couple of days ago, a group of people suddenly went to Kunlun Mountain. They drove there, but I checked the surveillance footage of the road they left on, and I found a suspicious figure in one of the cars."

Feng Yi pulled out several photos from the inside pocket of his leather trench coat.

Gu Jueye reached out and took it, then carefully examined it.

The photo was captured by surveillance cameras at a highway exit. In the passenger seat of one of the cars, there was a silhouette, which, although blurry, looked very much like Mr. Feng.

"Kunlun Mountains?"

What are these people doing in the Kunlun Mountains?

Gu Jueye suddenly remembered something and immediately took out his phone to make a call.

"Professor Sun, is it convenient for us to meet now?"

One hour later

A teahouse across from the campus of Beijing University.

A handsome young man walked in.

This place is mostly frequented by school teachers and students for tea; it's considered a relatively affordable teahouse.

When Gu Jueye walked in, although he had grown a beard, his outstanding temperament was still undeniable. Young women frequently glanced at him.

"That man is so handsome! I've been watching a Korean drama lately, and the oppa in it plays an undercover police officer with this kind of stubble. He's absolutely captivating."

"I'm watching that popular drama you mentioned too. This older man is clearly much more handsome than the male lead. There are so many more handsome men in China!"

"I really want to get this oppa's contact information. Do you think he might be a teacher at our school?"

"Impossible! If there were such a handsome teacher in the school, wouldn't the female students go crazy?"

Gu Jueye didn't linger for a moment in the gazes of others; he went straight up to the second floor.

Arriving at the door of a private room, I raised my hand and knocked.

"Come in!" A deep voice came from the private room.

Gu Jueye pushed open the door and entered.

"Professor Sun!"

Sitting at the mahogany table was an elderly man in his sixties, with a full head of white hair, a ruddy complexion, and round glasses. He looked very knowledgeable and cultured.

He smiled slightly at Gu Jueye.

"Why did you suddenly decide to invite me for tea today?"

Professor Sun sized up Gu Jueye for a moment: "Are you trying to go for a decadent look lately? Or do you feel your face is a sin and you don't want to be too flashy, so you've grown a beard?"

The old man joked, but Gu Jueye had no interest in joking at all.

Asking questions directly and frankly.

"When you participated in the excavation of the Zhou Dynasty tomb last time, do you still remember that black jade pendant?"

"Are you talking about that black, leaf-shaped jade pendant?"

"Yes, do you know where this jade pendant is now?"

"It seems to be kept in the Imperial Museum. Why are you asking about this? Are you interested in antiques?"

Gu Jueye shook his head: "To be honest, that jade pendant is a family heirloom of the Gu family."

"The Gu family heirloom? How did it end up in a Zhou Dynasty tomb?"

Gu Jueye shook his head: "I haven't figured that out yet, but someone might be eyeing this jade pendant. Could you take me to the Imperial Museum?"

Are you telling the truth?

"It's absolutely true. I even suspect that the jade pendant in the Imperial Museum has probably already been stolen."

"Run!"

Professor Sun dedicated his life to archaeological excavation, and he is very important to these historical artifacts.

In the eyes of these cultural figures, these historical artifacts are not just objects; their historical and cultural value is what makes them truly valuable and worthy of exploration.

Gu Jueye and Professor Sun arrived at the Imperial Capital Museum quickly.

On the way, Professor Sun had already contacted the museum director and explained the situation.

After inquiring, the museum's curator, Mr. Wang, immediately went to examine the jade pendant.

Fortunately, the jade pendant is still in the museum.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Jueye's mood did not ease at all.

Upon arriving at the museum, Director Wang personally came out to greet them and led them straight to the exhibition hall.

“My lord, Professor Sun, this is the jade pendant that was unearthed back then. It has been kept in a safe. The password is my fingerprint, and there are no signs that the safe has been tampered with.”

"That's good. This jade pendant has great research value, so it must be preserved well."

Director Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, our Imperial Capital Museum has the most comprehensive anti-theft system in the country. Since the reform and opening up, the Imperial Capital Museum has never had a case of theft."

"Director Wang, may I take a look at that jade pendant?"

Since the Duke had spoken, Director Wang naturally couldn't refuse.

"Alright, please wait a moment!"

Director Wang pressed his left thumbprint, and the safe was opened.

He carefully took out the black jade pendant from inside.

The moment Gu Jueye reached out and took it, his expression became somewhat complicated.

Professor Sun noticed that Gu Jueye's expression was off.

"Let me see!"

Gu Jueye respectfully handed the jade pendant to Professor Sun.

Professor Sun was stunned when his fingertips touched the jade.

"That's not right."

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