The ancient tomb was built quite spaciously, yet contained very few burial goods. In the center of the burial chamber, however, sat a large, luxuriously ornate coffin. At the head of this coffin, besides being plastered with dense layers of yellow talismans, was a block of stone with an archaic design. Drawing on his own knowledge, Hu Yitong immediately recognized it as a Coffin-Suppressing Stone, specifically used to keep "vengeful ghosts" in check.
Although records suggested that any ancient tomb containing a Coffin-Suppressing Stone was not only evil but uncanny, the three of them were desperate for money, and the chamber lacked any other valuables. Unwilling to return empty-handed, the two decided to take a chance on that luxurious coffin. In their minds, the most valuable treasures must have been placed inside it.
Just as they prepared to open the coffin, one of the two candles burning in the northeast corner suddenly flickered out. Then, a faint, intermittent sound of a woman weeping began to drift through the burial chamber. The eerie atmosphere gave them both goosebumps and caused their eyelids to twitch uncontrollably. Yet, driven by the desire for wealth, they mustered their courage. Hu Yitong and Ms. Xue tore off the foremost yellow talisman, pushed aside the Coffin-Suppressing Stone, and worked together to pry open the lid.
Chapter 331