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This is not the only weird thing about the ancestral hall. In addition to the weird gate full of evil ghost patterns and Taoist symbols, what Zhang Hao paid more attention to was actually the furnishings inside the ancestral hall.

The order of ancestral halls pays attention to the king of heaven and earth, his relatives and his master.

No matter who builds an ancestral hall for his family, he must put heaven and earth first.

However, there is no heaven and earth in this ancestral hall, and there are no memorial tablets for close relatives. There is only a huge incense table in the ancestral hall, and there is no ranking or incense burner on the incense table. There is only one extremely ferocious-looking evil ghost. sculpture.

This evil ghost sculpture has a big head and a small body, with a dwarf body. Its huge arms are almost as big as its waist. It has three eyes on its head and a single eye on its forehead, which looks like a snake's eye.

In addition, there seemed to be many human faces on the evil ghost's thick arms.

After Zhang Hao identified it for a long time, he could only vaguely identify one feature. These humans all have similar genetic characteristics.

Zhang Hao was able to recognize this simply because the eyes of these faces were too weird.

The eyes of ordinary people, no matter how big they are, are not like fish bubbles, but the eyes of these faces are like deformed fish eye bubbles, with two big eyes occupying almost one-fifth of the face.

Big eyes are known as bright and beautiful in the aesthetic concept of ordinary people, but everything should be done in moderation.

Once the glasses exceed a certain limit, not only will they not make people feel beautiful, but they will also make people feel nauseated.

Zhang Hao withdrew his gaze and looked at the evil ghost statue on the incense table. A strange idea suddenly came to his mind.

Is the evil ghost sculpture in front of me not an evil ghost, but the ancestor of this family?
This is a family with deformed faces, and their ancestors have inherited terrifying faces that are different from ordinary people from generation to generation.

Zhang Hao had never thought about this, but as he continued to reason about his thoughts, he felt that it was becoming more and more reasonable.

Whether it is the king of heaven and earth, the master, or the inheritance of Taoism, it is the cultural influence of generations on this land, and it is deeply ingrained in everyone's concept.

Even the most rebellious people will not be special in this aspect, because there is no need to compete in this aspect.

The two words "heaven and earth" cover everything. Who would deny that he belongs to this world?
People can hate their parents, but they will never deny that they are a member of heaven and earth.

Previously, he suspected that the owner of this manor was apostate and rebellious, but he just fell into a misunderstanding, thinking that a deformed son could not have such a luxurious family and manor.

But reality is different.

"Perhaps it is precisely because the appearance is so abominable that we chose Hidden Dragon Village, far away from the city, to build our family. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that we placed our ancestral hall in this unnoticed corner to prevent ordinary people from coming here. was frightened.”

Zhang Hao thought silently in his heart, and couldn't help but a soft light flashed in his eyes.

If you think this way, you will get almost the opposite conclusion.

The owner of this place is not a vicious person, but a rare compassionate person. Just because he was worried that passers-by would be frightened, he took the initiative to put his house in a corner. Looking at the world, there are very few such compassionate people. have.

Perhaps only such kind-hearted people can obtain the orthodox inheritance of Taoism.

The appearance problem of the evil ghost sculpture was solved, but the mark on the arm put Zhang Hao in trouble again.

These facial marks are obviously not used to record some kind of inheritance, but rather a physical characteristic.

This family with a deformed bloodline must have some kind of curse in their bloodline. The curse has tortured their ancestors for generations, making these descendants miserable.

An idea suddenly flashed through Zhang Hao's mind.

If the descendants of each generation have this kind of mark on their arms, where are the descendants of this generation?
It would be difficult for a family member with such a deformed appearance to integrate into real society.

And the whole village was deserted, with only the old gatekeeper in the manor.

Although the old man was dead, Zhang Hao did not check the other person's arm when he came over.

At that time, the old man's face was withered, and half of his face was covered with wrinkles. Because he was too old, his facial muscles had atrophied a lot, leaving only skin and bones. Even if he had deformed features when he was young, he could no longer see clearly in his old age.

While waiting for dinner, maybe we can check on the old man's body.

If the old man also has this characteristic, it means that the other person is also a bloodline of the manor.

Zhang Hao remembered this in his mind and searched for the things in the ancestral hall again.

In the ancestral hall, in addition to the incense table, there are two bookshelves.

The drawers of the bookshelf have long been rotten, dust has fallen on the bookshelf, and most of the things have decayed, but two things are still intact.

One of them is an ancient sheepskin scroll.

The other one was even stranger, it turned out to be a red-skinned gourd.

The surface of the gourd has been painted with red paint. Red paint is the same red paint used to paint red doors. The material is very common and has a pungent smell of cheapness.

The ancient sheepskin scroll was very old. Zhang Hao unfolded it and after just two glances, he couldn't help but be surprised.

This ancient sheepskin scroll actually contains a schematic diagram of the construction of the tomb passage.

The construction of the ancient tomb is extremely secret, and there is absolutely no chance that any remaining copies will be left.

You must know that after the master builds the secret passage, he will definitely burn it all. There is no way that this thing will be left to future generations. Even his own heirs will not know the details inside.

Tombs are used to bury the dead. Even if treasures are placed, they are only used for your own enjoyment after death. How can you leave the tomb tunnel structure to future generations? Isn't this encouraging future generations to dig graves and rob tombs, disturbing their own afterlife? ?

No matter how generous a person is, it is impossible for him to give up his place of death to others.

What's more, the other party placed this ancient sheepskin scroll here, and the person who gets it may not be his own heir. If it is obtained by an outsider, wouldn't it be even more unlucky?

Zhang Hao guessed that this ancient sheepskin scroll might not have been left by the descendants of this manor.

Of course there is another explanation.

This manor was built here to excavate the ancient tombs in the ancient town of Sheepskin. However, due to various reasons, it was not possible to do so, so the ancient sheepskin scrolls were enshrined in the ancestral hall to allow future generations of tribesmen to complete the work.

As for the red paint gourd, Zhang Hao didn't find any clues. When he opened the gourd, he discovered that although it looked like a gourd, it was actually an ingeniously conceived safe.

Under the surface of the gourd, it is sealed with a strange mechanism. In the absence of the corresponding key, if it is forcibly destroyed, it is very likely to damage the contents inside.

When Zhang Hao shook it gently, he clearly felt that there was something else inside the gourd, but he was worried about destroying the thing inside, so he did not dare to destroy the gourd by force.

Zhang Hao put away all these two things and searched them again. After finding that there was nothing else worth paying attention to, he walked out of the ancestral hall calmly.

In the courtyard, there was a smell of meat.

"Sir, the meal is ready. Where are you?"

In the front yard, the voice of Lao Liu shouting came.

Zhang Hao raised his head and looked at the sky, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He didn't expect that just after exploring the manor, it was already dusk without knowing it.

The manor was indeed very large. Zhang Hao was not slow, but it still took him several hours to walk around the manor completely.

If it were an ordinary person, he might not be able to explore this place in two or three days without guidance.

If you meet someone with a poor sense of direction, if you are unable to climb to the eaves and look down, you may even be trapped and die here.

The manpower and material resources required to build such a complex manor may not be completed in one generation. "Sir, where have you been?"

Seeing Zhang Hao coming back, Lao Liu hurriedly stepped forward and looked at Zhang Hao with a flattering expression.

Zhang Hao glanced at him lightly and said:

"Do I still need to explain to you where I am going?"

Lao Liu waved his hands repeatedly, knowing that he accidentally said the wrong thing, and did not dare to explain too much, so he had to bring a bowl of broth, and then quietly took out a bag, and there was a roasted rabbit in it.

"Sir, please eat quickly and don't let others see it, otherwise the boss will blame me for giving you extra food."

The tomb raiding team didn't have much food, and because the trip was delayed for two days, the food they brought was even more stretched. If Lao Liu didn't go hunting, he would only have a few dry pieces of dried meat and steamed buns to chew on.

Rabbit meat is not uncommon. Even if it is eaten for free, it may not get any thanks. However, if it is placed in this place deep in the mountains and forests, it is particularly precious.

Zhang Hao was slightly startled, looked at Old Master Liu thoughtfully, and took the rabbit meat from his hand.

"I won't eat a piece of your meat for free. If there is danger on this trip, I can save your life with this mouthful of rabbit meat."

Zhang Hao said calmly.

He wasn't hungry, but Lao Liu's barbecue skills were really good. It was fragrant, tender and juicy. When he took a bite, it was crispy but not burnt, but full of flavor.

Zhang Hao is not a meat-eater, but he still couldn't help but sigh.

"This rabbit is roasted well."

Lao Liu chuckled, with a proud look on his face.

"Sir, I don't dare to talk about other craftsmanship, but this barbecue is the only one that I have a lot of experience in!
In this half of my life, I have never been short-changed in terms of food. "

He has never accomplished anything in his life, and he has never been able to start a family. He has failed both his ancestors and his parents, but he can only afford a mouth.

Some people have been trembling all their lives and are used to being humble. Once they are praised by others, they will feel like they are floating in the sky.

Zhang Hao glared at Lao Liu angrily.

This guy is too impatient, so he can only use his talents in this inconsequential hobby. If there is something big, Zhang Hao doesn't dare to give him the task.

The tomb robbing team didn't have much food. Apart from a bowl of hot soup, there was only a little bit of dry food.

Zhang Hao got a few pieces of rabbit meat, but he could only eat it as a toothpaste. It was impossible to eat it until his belly was bloated, but it was still nutritious.

After the others finished eating, they quickly found a place to sleep.

It was only then that Zhang Hao noticed something else. He looked back at Lao Liu and asked:
"Your boss hasn't come out yet?"

After hearing this, Lao Liu nodded while packing his things.

"The boss locked the door after he returned to his room and said it was nothing important and he was not allowed to be disturbed. If he was hungry, he would definitely come out to eat. Sir, don't worry about it."

The boss is not dead. If he is thirsty or hungry, he will come out naturally. If he interrupts forcibly, he may be beaten and scolded, so the sixth child is happy not to serve the boss.

Lao Liu had resentment in his heart, so naturally he didn't want to mention the boss more, but Zhang Hao had to be careful.

He attracted these tomb robbers with only one purpose, to reveal the strangeness behind this manor.

The boss has not shown up since he entered the manor. Could it be that something unexpected happened to him?

Zhang Hao's heart moved slightly and he couldn't help but walk to the door. Just as he was about to push the door open, he heard snoring coming from inside.

Zhang Hao let go of his perception, confirmed it through the energy of the earth veins, and shook his head helplessly.

It seems that he is overthinking.

The other party was fast asleep on the bed.

This boss actually enjoys sleeping in a warm room while letting others get cold outside.

Even the boss can't bear the hard work along the way, let alone others.

Zhang Hao turned around and returned to the door again, and found that the old man's body had been moved outside the hospital.

The blood stains at the door have been buried with soil, but there is still a trace of blood in the air.

Zhang Hao walked to the old man's body, inspected it carefully, and found that there was indeed a similar mark on the old man's body.

People of the old man's lineage seem to have facial marks on their bodies. This facial mark, like a birthmark, follows them throughout their lives.

The old man is not young, at least seventy or eighty years old.

People of this age, even if they have not encountered any unexpected events, are already approaching their final years.

"Although he died brutally, at least he died without pain."

Zhang Hao sighed helplessly, turned around and wanted to leave.

At this moment, a breeze blew by, and the old man's slightly closed eyelids suddenly trembled.

Zhang Hao suddenly stopped and stared at the old man, a trace of earth energy appeared in his hand.

The flaming giant sword was condensed in the palm of his hand. As long as the old man's body made the slightest movement, he would immediately activate the Buddhist magical power to kill the old man's body invisible!

Although he sympathized with the old man, he never wanted his body to turn into a zombie.

Maybe it's just an illusion?

The old man's body showed no abnormal movement.

The energy of the earth veins is entrenched around the old man, but it is very weak. With just a trace of the energy of the earth veins, it is impossible for any changes to occur.

Zhang Hao took a deep look at the old man's body and walked into the manor again.

Night gradually fell.

Because they were too tired from the journey, the tomb robbers quickly fell asleep.

When a round of moonlight shone in the manor, Zhang Hao in the bedroom suddenly opened his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He knew that there was something wrong with the old man.

Zhang Hao walked out of the room and looked up at the sky.

I saw a long-dead person floating in the dark night under the moonlight.

Old man!
The other party's eyes were glaring, like a vengeful evil ghost, staring at the boss's room. (End of chapter)