Suddenly, a villager stopped and pointed to the walls on both sides of the passage, exclaiming in surprise, "Look! The patterns and symbols on these murals seem to be related to the village's legends!"
Everyone crowded forward to observe closely, and saw that the murals depicted various mysterious scenes and figures, interspersed with some strange symbols and patterns.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and curiosity in each other's eyes. They carefully examined the mural, trying to decipher its mysteries.
After much effort, they finally discovered some patterns and clues. These symbols and patterns appeared to be an ancient script, recording a forgotten piece of history.
"I only recognize some of these characters; it seems they are recorded in an old book in the village."
"But those ancient books are all damaged and incomplete, so we have no way to fully recognize them."
"It seems this is indeed part of our village's history."
They continued on their journey, their doubts and curiosity growing stronger.
To uncover the secrets of the ancient tomb, we must understand the meaning behind these symbols and patterns.
As we ventured deeper into the ancient tomb through the passage, everyone held their breath and moved forward slowly.
Finally, they arrived at the very center of the burial chamber. Upon entering, they were awestruck by the sight before them.
The mysterious symbols and patterns around us appeared even more eerie and mysterious under the dim light.
Xu Yuehuai's voice trembled slightly as she pointed to the symbols and patterns, saying, "They... seemed to be jumping just now, as if they had come to life."
Qi Guze couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, I wasn't mistaken either. When you came in, their eyes were looking in your direction."
Is it really that amazing?
"How come I didn't see it?"
The village chief and the other villagers were completely baffled and hadn't noticed this detail at all.
"Perhaps these things haven't changed in your eyes, but we can clearly see that they have really started moving."
"Why don't you take a closer look? Maybe you can find some clues."
Xu Yuehuai spoke to the villagers, and the villagers nodded.
After much effort, the village elders, looking at those things, finally deciphered the meaning of some of the symbols and patterns.
An elderly woman exclaimed excitedly, "These symbols and patterns reveal the identity and experiences of the tomb's occupant. He was a valiant general who sacrificed his life to protect the village and its inhabitants. They are our heroes, our pride!"
"So it was the hero from the village before."
"No wonder he was buried in this auspicious place."
"Everyone, quickly kneel down and pay homage to the hero!"
The villagers were deeply moved upon hearing this, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed towards the center.
Although there is no coffin here, they all expressed that they would forever remember the achievements of this heroic general.
They also decided to repair the general's tomb and pass on his deeds.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were deeply moved by what they saw.
In the days that followed, the villagers began to restore the ancient tomb. They cleared the water and debris from the tomb chamber and relit the dim lights.
They also hired stonemasons and carpenters to meticulously repair and decorate the tomb.
Throughout the process, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stayed by the villagers' side, guiding the restoration work and sharing the history and culture of the ancient tomb with them. Their knowledge and wisdom earned the villagers' respect and gratitude.
After a period of effort, the ancient tomb was finally restored to its former glory. The mysterious symbols and patterns shone even brighter under the lights, as if telling the legendary story of that valiant general.
The villagers held a grand sacrificial ceremony for this heroic general, expressing their respect and gratitude for the hero.
During the sacrificial ceremony, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze also delivered speeches, recounting the deeds and spirit of the general, inspiring the villagers to remember history, cherish the present, and look forward to the future.
The villagers were extremely grateful to them for helping them find the tomb, and they all knelt down at the end of the sacrificial ceremony.
“Miss Xu, Young Master Qi, you are our village’s benefactors.”
"You, like this general, are people we should be grateful to."
"Wherever you are in the future, we will always remember you!"
The villagers were so enthusiastic that Xu Yuehuai could only plead with Qi Guze with her eyes. Qi Guze immediately understood and pulled Xu Yuehuai out of the crowd.
Back at the farm, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems our expedition wasn't entirely fruitless," Xu Yuehuai said with a slight smile.
“Yes, although we didn’t find what we were looking for, it’s good enough that we can live well.” Qi Guze agreed wholeheartedly.
"But what about the treasure that His Majesty asked us to find? Are we going to go back empty-handed?" Qi Zi'ang suddenly jumped out of the house, tilting his head with a puzzled look on his face.
"The red star falling from the sky was just a gimmick; there was no treasure at all. Someone was up to no good." Qi Guze held the yellowed map, the red star markings on it glaring in the sunlight. He shook his head slightly, folded the map, and put it in his pocket.
"Then we've made a wasted trip. Doesn't all of this mean nothing?" Qi Ziang lowered his head in disappointment, his small hand tightly gripping a stone he had brought out of the ancient tomb, as if it were his only gain.
Xu Yuehuai smiled and walked to Qi Ziang's side, raising her hand to pat his head. "Ziang, you mustn't think like that. Although we didn't find the so-called treasure, we gained something more important. We learned about the village's history, experienced the joy of adventure, and more importantly, we understood the wickedness and kindness in people's hearts. These are treasures that cannot be measured by money."
Qi Ziang raised his head, looked at his mother's gentle face, and nodded as if he understood, "I understand, Mother."
“I understand now, Grandma,” Tie Chunsheng said.
Qi Guze looked at the two children in front of him who were growing more and more mature, and felt very happy.
"You can't go wrong by listening to A-Yue. Pack your things properly, we'll be going back in a few days."
The setting sun cast its golden rays upon the family, bathing them in a golden glow. The guards who had been watching them overheard their conversation and understood what was happening.
Although this expedition didn't find what they initially sought, they acquired the most precious treasure. This treasure served as an emotional bond between them and offered profound insights into human nature, which will be particularly beneficial to the two children's development.
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