Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 623 The Millennium Mystery - The Blood Curse of the Wolf's Demise

"Hehe." Gao Dongxu didn't care about Hei Xiazi's avoidance of battle and said with a smile, "By the way, you should be proficient in many ancient scripts, right? I happen to have some things that I need you to take a look at and translate."

According to the setting of Daomu Biji, Hei Xiazi has a little-known skill—that is, he is proficient in multiple ancient scripts.

This means that he can easily decipher various complex epitaphs and mechanical diagrams in ancient tombs, and of course Zhang Qiling can too.

"What kind of writing?" Hei Xiazi asked curiously.

“Some Mongolian text, about shamanism.” Gao Dongxu got up, pretending to go upstairs to get the notebook.

Soon, Gao Dongxu returned to the living room with the notebook and handed it to Hei Xiazi.

"Could you turn off the main light? It's too bright, I can't see clearly." Hei Xiazi opened his notebook, looked at the handwritten Mongolian script on it, and said with a slight frown.

Gao Dongxu looked at Erpang and told him to turn off the main light in the living room.

After the main light was turned off, the living room became slightly dim. Hei Xiazi picked up his notebook and began to read it carefully, but his expression grew increasingly serious.

"Young Master Gao, this contains records of shamanic incantations and ritual procedures. Mostly, it contains unique shamanic healing remedies... Good heavens, it even records crow divination and wolf curses! These are closely guarded secrets of shamanic wizards!"

When Hei Xiazi flipped to the last dozen or so pages of the notebook, he exclaimed in surprise.

Everyone looked at the astonished Hei Xiazi with curiosity; this was the first time they had ever seen the usually jovial Hei Xiazi show such an unexpected and shocked expression.

"Are crow divination and wolf curses really that powerful?" Gao Dongxu asked, his eyes sparkling with interest.

"Crow divination is a method of divination that judges good or bad fortune based on the speed and rhythm of crows' calls. In shamanism, this method is very accurate; however, it requires the shaman to have the ability to communicate with crows..."

Gao Dongxu and Ru Xinruqing's eyes lit up. All three of them thought of the crow totem spirit stone. As long as they had a crow guardian spirit, it would mean that they could use the crow divination technique.

"Then, what about the Wolf Curse?" Gao Dongxu continued to ask.

"The wolf curse is a very vicious curse with a very long history. The most famous story about the wolf curse has been passed down on the grasslands. It is said that the Xiongnu used the wolf curse to kill Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion." Hei Xiazi closed his notebook and looked at Gao Dongxu.

"Pfft-"

Ru Qing laughed out loud, and said disdainfully, "When Huo Qubing sealed the wolf's lair and destroyed the Xiongnu's stronghold, I believe that the Xiongnu hated him and had their sorcerers chant curses against him every day. But to use a curse to kill Huo Qubing, I guess it was just a coincidence. They actually took it seriously."

Gao Dongxu, A Ning, Ru Xin, Leng Feng and the others also chuckled, not believing at all the so-called wolf curse that could kill Huo Qubing.

Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion, was a household name in China. Because he was too young and died too suddenly, his death became a mystery to later generations. Even Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian" did not explain the cause of his death.

There are three theories about the cause of Huo Qubing's death: one is that he died of illness, the other is that he was poisoned by the Xiongnu, and the third is that he was killed by Emperor Wu of Han.

Almost no one believes the theory that he died of illness, probably because Huo Qubing was too young, too strong, and too good at fighting. People loved him and didn't want him to leave this world in this way.

The poisoning theory is also largely unbelievable. Although in the later stages of the Han-Xiongnu war, the weakened Xiongnu did launch some "bacterial warfare," placing animal carcasses near water sources to infect them and cause the Han soldiers to die of disease.

This would normally be more believable, but historical records do not mention any large-scale deaths of Han soldiers due to Xiongnu "bacterial warfare," which greatly reduces the possibility that Huo Qubing, as the commander, died in this way.

Moreover, historical records clearly state that whenever he was about to go on a campaign, Emperor Wu of Han would send him a lot of delicious food, enough to fill several carts. He would eat more than he could and would not share it with his subordinates, but would simply throw it away.

The reason is that in Huo Qubing's mind, soldiers should be hungry, and only when they are hungry can they win battles. If they have no food, they should go to the Xiongnu to take or rob.

Finally, there's the theory that he was killed. I don't know how many people believe it, but Gao Dongxu certainly doesn't.

Given Emperor Wu of Han's fondness for Huo Qubing and his imperial magnanimity and capacity, he would never have done something as simple as killing Huo Qubing, the war god he had personally nurtured.

Those who hold this view simply argue that Huo Qubing shot and killed Li Guang's son, Li Gan, in front of Emperor Wu of Han, which greatly worried the emperor. He felt that if Huo Qubing continued like this, there was a high possibility of him rebelling, so he secretly had Huo Qubing killed.

In Gao Dongxu's view, this was pure nonsense. It was Emperor Wu of Han who personally trained Huo Qubing and treated him as his substitute to fight on the battlefield. That's why Emperor Wu of Han was so happy every time Huo Qubing won a great victory, because in his mind, it was equivalent to his own victory.

How could Emperor Wu of Han possibly kill his own shadow?

Gao Dongxu felt that the most likely cause of Huo Qubing's death was overwork, leading to sudden death.

Hearing the disdain and mockery of the crowd regarding the rumors circulating on the grasslands, Hei Xiazi was not annoyed or angry. Instead, he looked at Gao Dongxu and asked, "Young Master Gao, have you ever heard of Geng Kui, the famous general from the Eastern Han Dynasty?"

“Yes, he is the great-grandson of Geng Kuang, the fourth-ranked Prefect of Shanggu among the Twenty-Eight Generals of Yuntai. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle, and participated in many wars against the Qiang people, including the feat of venturing more than two thousand li beyond the Great Wall. Although he had a brilliant military record, he suffered unfair treatment in his later years and eventually died at home.” Gao Dongxu frowned slightly as he looked at Hei Xiazi and said.

"Not only that, he was also the one who launched a night raid on the Xiongnu that year, forcing the Northern Chanyu to the brink of despair. Later, the shaman Geng Kui cast the Wolf Curse on him, and he later removed his armor and returned to his hometown."

One night, he suddenly jumped out of bed, climbed onto the roof, knelt among the rubble, and howled incessantly at the full moon until he died. The Geng family dared not tell anyone, and lied that he had died of illness to cover it up. However, starting with Geng Kui, his descendants began to inherit a strange disease, which has persisted for two thousand years and continues to this day.

This disease only flares up on the full moon—the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar—and then heals itself without treatment, making life unbearable through repeated relapses.

When the illness strikes, the person will exhibit abnormal, wolf-like crawling movements. Then, they become extremely sensitive, fearful of stimuli such as sounds and bright lights, followed by delirium, jumping and running around the room, biting anything they encounter and refusing to let go. When the moon rises, they will drool and howl desperately at the full moon, repeating the scene of their ancestors' death.

After hearing what Hei Xiazi had to say, everyone in the living room frowned and fell silent.

Everyone present had experienced extraordinary events and witnessed the extraordinary world. Therefore, although what Hei Xiazi said was incredible, in the extraordinary world, the more incredible something is, the more likely it is to be true.

"How do you know so much?" Gao Dongxu asked, frowning.

"Because a descendant of the Geng family once asked me for help, hoping I could ask a shaman to lift the wolf curse for him. Unfortunately, it wasn't just one shaman who cast the wolf curse back then, but five, and they cast it as a blood curse at the cost of their own lives," Hei Xiazi explained.

Gao Dongxu frowned, and everyone fell silent again.

"I have a feeling it might be rabies..." Ru Xin frowned and pondered.

“Since this strange disease has persisted until now, it’s easy to deal with. We can find the descendants of the Geng family and check whether it’s true or not. If it’s true, then this wolf curse is a bit terrifying,” A Ning said with a frown.

Everyone turned to look at Hei Xiazi, especially Gao Dongxu, whose eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Don't be nervous. Casting the Wolf Curse is not that simple. You must be able to communicate with the Wolf God and sacrifice your own life."

"Let alone sacrificing one's own life, no one can even communicate with the wolf god. Nowadays, shamans can only use some herbs to cure ailments and call back souls." Black Bear keenly sensed the murderous intent in everyone's eyes and hurriedly explained with a wry smile.

Upon hearing this, Gao Dongxu's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Let's find some descendants of the Geng family to investigate. I'll trouble you to translate this notebook for me. Also, I'll find you an apprentice; you can teach her ancient characters. Is that alright?"

“No problem, but I can’t guarantee that someone too stupid will be able to learn,” Black Bear laughed.

"Hehe, you can rest assured about that. As long as you're willing to teach, that's fine," Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"Okay, have something to eat."

Gao Dongxu stood up and, pulling Ru Xinruqing along, called Aning and went upstairs.

Nothing was said that night; he did everything himself.

The following morning, Gao Dongxu took ten pieces of Ming blue-and-white porcelain he had brought from the underwater tomb and headed straight for the Huang family's old residence.

When Huang, the family's steward, saw Gao Dongxu get out of the car, he hurriedly went to greet him.

"Yanyan hasn't left, has she?" Gao Dongxu asked with a smile.

"No, I'm still having breakfast with my grandpa."

"Okay, have a few people unload the blue and white porcelain from the car, be careful," Gao Dongxu instructed.

Butler Huang's eyes lit up and he immediately smiled and said, "Okay."

Gao Dongxu walked into the old house with a smile and went straight to the main hall.

"This time I'm going to Jianye..."

As soon as Gao Dongxu entered the door, he heard Huang Kewu's words and frowned, saying, "Yanyan is going to Jianye? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Dongxu?" Upon hearing the voice, Huang Yanyan turned her head sharply to look at Gao Dongxu at the door. She immediately jumped up with a bright smile and threw herself into Gao Dongxu's arms.

Gao Dongxu looked at Huang Yanyan with a doting smile. Her skin was delicate, and her features were exquisite yet dignified. As she developed, her temperament became more mature and charming, exuding a unique allure and aura.

Her eyes were filled with tenderness and captivating charm.

A fuchsia velvet suit, with a semi-transparent shirt underneath, revealing glimpses of her ample bosom.

This is what's called "mysterious beauty"! That slightly hazy texture, as delicate as mist floating in the air, gradually outlines her sexiness and charm.

Her full bust exudes mature charm, while her slender waist highlights her graceful figure. Her rounded buttocks and long legs complement each other perfectly, every inch of her exuding allure.

(End of this chapter)