A few people quickly wiped off all the dust on the wall, revealing an entire wall with words engraved on it, but the words were a bit strange and incomprehensible.
Unfortunately, none of them could understand the words on the wall. They had never seen them before and didn't recognize them.
Wenwen said with a hint of regret, "It seems we can only wait for the archaeological experts to arrive to find out what is written on it."
The few people were happy for nothing, thinking that the words carved on the wall would help them find clues, but in the end they became illiterate.
He Hongchi bowed to the skeleton again and said, "Excuse me for disturbing you, Senior. We would like to borrow some books from your study."
When he stepped into the secret room, he had already saluted and explained the reason to the skeleton.
Wenwen and Yuxunting also saluted respectfully, and even the little monkey followed their example.
He Hongchi looked at the well-behaved Cancan and asked, "Since she is this senior's pet, does Cancan not remember anything?"
Wenwen shook her head. "I don't know anything about it. I don't know what caused it to lose its memory."
He Hongchi didn't say anything. He saw the small secret room. In the narrow secret room, two huge bookcases stood side by side, like two silent guardians.
The bookcases are filled with books, one next to the other, with no space between them. The pages of these books have turned yellow, exuding the breath of time, making people wonder about their age.
If you look closely, you will find that the characters on these books are all in traditional Chinese characters, with complex and beautiful strokes, like ancient talismans.
A spell? These two words appeared in He Hongchi's mind. "Do you find that the words on the wall look like a spell?"
"Talisman?" Upon hearing this, Yu Xunting found a handwritten copy of Taoist talismans from the book he had read yesterday.
He opened the book and found some strange words inside. Wenwen thought they looked a bit like the ones on TV where Taoist priests draw talismans.
"It really does look a bit like it. The things painted on the wall are Taoist talismans. I just wonder if they are used to suppress some evil creatures?" Wenwen's imagination ran wild.
He Hongchi pondered in silence, just slowly flipping through the book of talismans.
After a while, he browsed through the contents of the book and said to the two of them, "No matter whether the wall is engraved with spells or words, you cannot touch that wall."
The two nodded in agreement, moved the books from the bookshelf to the ground, sat on the ground and continued reading.
He Hongchi sat on the only chair, tapping the desk with his fingers. He looked at the several night pearls on the ceiling and the valuable bookshelf. These books looked very old, but they were not damaged at all, let alone being bitten by insects.
There are at least hundreds of books here, and it will take a lot of time to read them all.
The three of them spent a long day in the secret room, flipping through book after book with hope. However, as time passed, their mood gradually changed from anticipation to disappointment.
The secret room was filled with various books, but most of them were about spiritual practice and talismans. Apart from a few medical case books that were somewhat useful, no valuable clues were found.
Medical records are records of difficult and complicated diseases and their treatment methods made by doctors during their daily practice.
Medical histories are usually recorded in great detail. Some illnesses have more than one treatment method, and there are many Chinese medicinal herbs. Herbs are also differentiated by region, and this medical record book includes very detailed prescriptions. It's clear that the doctor who wrote this medical record has treated many difficult and complicated illnesses and traveled extensively.
Yu Xunting asked the master and his disciple, "Should we continue reading these books, or go outside and get something to eat first?"
They only had some dry food for lunch and drank water from the spring outside. He didn't mind not having eaten anything hot all day. He was used to it from his frequent missions outside, and it was common for him to go without food or water for a day or two. However, Wenwen was a girl, and Doctor He was an old man. They couldn't bear it if they didn't eat.
He Hongchi stood up and said, "We've been in the valley and stayed in this secret room for a long time. I wonder if the hallucinogens in here have any adverse effects on the body? I suggest we spend the night in the valley."
Wenwen agreed, "I've been in the secret room for too long. I always feel groggy. It would be nice to go to the valley and get some fresh air."
He Hongchi took the two medical records from the desk. After the three of them left the secret room, they felt their minds suddenly clearer. This proved that even with the monkey present, the hallucinogens in the secret room still had an effect on people.
Wenwen stretched lazily, feeling uncomfortable after spending a day in the secret room. She said to Yuxunting, "Cousin, I'm going to go chop some firewood with you. I don't know how long we'll be staying here, so let's set up two simple tents first."
This time they brought two large oilcloths with them, intending to use them to set up the tent.
Yu Xunting nodded, took a hatchet and went to the nearby woods to chop trees. In the afterglow, they deftly set up two simple tents.
Wenwen stood aside, a satisfied smile on her face, watching everything in front of her. The little monkey jumped happily on the tree, and soon picked some apples and peaches and placed them at Wenwen's feet.
The master sat on a stone not far away, reading a book quietly. The sunlight shone on his body, forming a warm halo.
Yu Xunting was busy making a fire and boiling water on the other side. He fiddled with the firewood skillfully. After a while, the flames were burning fiercely and the water in the kettle began to gurgle.
The entire scene was filled with harmony and tranquility. The afterglow filtered through the leaves, creating dappled shadows. A gentle breeze brought the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of grass. Little monkeys frolicked in the trees, occasionally letting out joyful calls.
He Hongchi solemnly handed Wenwen a medical record, his eyes revealing his respect for knowledge and his expectations for her. "This medical record contains difficult and complicated cases, representing the challenges and mysteries of medicine."
Wenwen took the medical records and felt their weight. She knew that this was not just a book, but also the crystallization of the wisdom and accumulated experience of her predecessors.
"Although we didn't find the clues we were looking for, this medical record is still very valuable experience." She flipped through the medical records inside.
He Hongchi nodded, "Take your time. Sometimes the more impatient you are, the worse things will be."
Yu Xunting's dinner was ready. It was a simple dish of noodles with bacon and fresh wild vegetables, and the aroma spread throughout the valley.
Wenwen touched her belly. Everything was fine in the mountains except that it was inconvenient to go to the toilet. Fortunately, she had surveyed a place in advance, behind a big rock.
Wenwen walked quietly towards the big rock, and suddenly her scream was heard.
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