"I don't believe in supernatural explanations," Professor Chen said, shaking his head. "It could be some special substance used for ancient preservation or rituals that mutated over a millennium. Or perhaps... some kind of ancient technology we have yet to understand."
Mu Feng nodded thoughtfully. "Regardless, we need to visit the ruins. Maybe we can find more clues."
At three in the afternoon, the five of them arrived at the western suburban ruins by car. The site had been developed into an archaeological park, but most of it remained in its original state, with only a few wooden walkways winding between earth mounds and crumbling walls. There were few tourists, save for an occasional lone backpacker taking photos in the distance.
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