In Panjiayuan, the first thing they did was trick Lao Hu into going tomb raiding.

Uncle Ming was very enthusiastic as soon as he entered the house, but Su Mo dared to cross his legs, lower his head and drink tea, unmoved.

After all, they were the kind of people who dared to light sky lanterns at the Crescent Hotel!

Uncle Ming dared not be negligent towards Su Mo in the slightest. He came to Big Gold Tooth's side and said, "Master Jin, right?"

Big Gold Tooth was the underling, so he didn't dare to put on airs and quickly said, "You're too kind, just call me Big Gold Tooth!"

Uncle Ming said, "Master Jin, we've done business together before, haven't we?"

Big Gold Tooth paused for a moment, then said uncertainly, "Have we done business together?"

"Ha ha…"

Uncle Ming laughed loudly, "Look at my mouth, I was senile and didn't explain clearly. You sold a pair of ancient jade pieces and a mask of a Jin general before!"

These words were spoken.

Old Hu, Fatty, and Big Gold Tooth were all stunned. The thing Uncle Ming was talking about was the treasure they obtained during their first tomb raiding trip, in the tomb of a Jin Dynasty general at Niuxin Mountain.

Big Gold Tooth hesitated, then said, "Honey, I do remember, but I remember it was a lady..."

Uncle Ming chuckled, "Hahaha. That's right, isn't your surname Han? And you also own an antique shop..."

Big Gold Tooth nodded slightly.

Uncle Ming's smile widened. "This is fate. This Ms. Han is my woman. You all tell me, isn't this destiny..."

Upon hearing this, Lao Hu, Fatty, and Da Jinle suddenly realized that it was indeed quite a coincidence.

Since the host had put it this way, Su Mo naturally couldn't remain indifferent.

To be honest, their first source of funding did indeed come from the tomb of the Jin Dynasty general, and they even met their sister around that time.

Su Mo put down his teacup and said directly, "It's definitely fate. May I ask what business Mr. Lei wants with us?"

At this point, Big Gold Tooth naturally couldn't take out the few things he had brought with him.

He knew exactly what he was carrying and what kind of goods he had brought, and besides, the person in front of him wasn't as easily fooled as those foreigners.

Uncle Ming realized this too. Su Mo wasn't someone easy to get along with.

Between the lines, the code of conduct subtly conveys a domineering and intimidating aura.

Despite his young age, he exudes an imposing presence and has the air of a powerful and ruthless leader!

Uncle Ming stopped beating around the bush and had A-Dong bring out a photo album to hand to Su Mo. "Mr. Su, please take a look. This contains my collection accumulated over many years, and each piece is a rare find on the market..."

Su Mo took over and casually flipped through two pages. Fatty and Old Hu also leaned in to look.

After reading several pages, I discovered that they were filled with all sorts of ancient corpses.

It's called a private collection, but it's more like an exhibit placed in a coffin within a private collection.

Thinking of that thirteen-whiskered porcelain cat, Lao Hu knew who this Uncle Ming was.

Old Hu asked, puzzled, "Mr. Lei, why do you collect so many ancient corpses?"

Some people like to collect ancient corpses, and I've seen it before, but collecting so many ancient corpses... that's a bit abnormal, isn't it?

Sherry Yang said, "There probably aren't many people in China who like collecting ancient corpses, Mr. Lei. You've collected so many ancient corpses, are you planning to sell them overseas?"

Uncle Ming nodded and smiled, "That's right. Many museums abroad now specialize in buying well-preserved ancient corpses. They say these corpses are artifacts that embody the eternal beauty of death, containing immense commercial and cultural value..."

Su Mo shook his head speechlessly, his heart filled with utter disdain.

Since foreign countries don't have such long histories, people naturally like to search for things related to the history of other countries.

If their country had a cultural history of five thousand years, they wouldn't be interested in studying and collecting this bizarre stuff!

As a tomb raider, Su Mo travels between the underworld and the mortal realm. When he raids tombs, what he fears most is the resurrection of corpses. Therefore, he has no fondness for corpses.

Previously in Yunnan, Su Mo brought out all the treasures from the tomb of the King of Xian, including the ancient corpse-suppressing artifact, the longevity candle, bronze artifacts, and valuable gold and silver items. However, he was quite indifferent to the pair of ancient cellar coffins and the bronze coffin.

Just think about it, having that thing in your house is such bad luck!

At this point, Uncle Ming stopped beating around the bush and said bluntly, "Everyone, since we've all met by chance, I won't stand on ceremony..."

"Master Hu, Master Su, I heard that you had a very fruitful trip to Yunnan a few days ago, including an ancient mirror that can suppress corpses. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"

"Don't worry, everyone. Name your price; as long as it's acceptable, I won't haggle. Or, which antique or jade piece here do you like? We can exchange them; I promise you won't lose out. How about it?"

Chapter 105: Baby

Uncle Ming knew about the Corpse-Suppressing Mirror, so Su Mo wasn't surprised. Before, when building the security team and buying a Mercedes-Benz, Su Mo had given away quite a few antiques.

Su Mo kept the ancient mirror from the tomb of the King of Xian because he thought it might be useful for tomb raiding in the future.

I originally intended to use it myself, but I never expected that Uncle Ming would still have his eye on it.

Old Hu couldn't help but ask, "Do you also know the origin of this ancient mirror?"

Uncle Ming chuckled, "The origin of this ancient mirror can be traced back to Qin Shi Huang!"

According to records, a giant turtle's corpse once stirred up storms and capsized ships in the Yellow River. The King of Qin ordered that this mirror be hung at the river mouth and that troops be sent to guard it!

"Until the Qin and Han dynasties, this ancient mirror fell into the hands of feudal lords, and eventually, somehow, ended up in Yunnan..."

"There is no other ancient mirror in the world that can be placed on a bronze coffin to suppress the transformation of corpses. Brother Su, Brother Hu, please give me one of these mirrors. I promise you won't be at a disadvantage!"

Knowing that this young man was no ordinary person, Ming Shu dared not play any tricks on him, so he told him everything he knew and put on a sincere expression of wanting to exchange the ancient mirror with everyone.

Everyone was shocked. They never expected that an ancient mirror used to suppress corpses would have such a great history. Not only had it suppressed the giant turtle in the Yellow River, but it could also be linked to Qin Shi Huang.

If that's the case, then this is a treasure that can't be seen!

Now that the matter was out in the open, Su Mo had no more reservations and said directly, "This ancient mirror is indeed in my possession, but I won't give it to you..."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Ming immediately became anxious, "Master Su, if the price I offered isn't suitable, just name your price. Take whatever I have..."

Su Mo interrupted, "Boss Lei, don't be in such a hurry, let me finish. It's just something to suppress corpses, I have plenty of those..."

As he spoke, Su Mo pointed to Zhang Yingchuan, Lao Hu, and the others, "Apart from Big Gold Tooth, everyone else here is a tomb raider, while I am the contemporary tomb raider general!"

Tomb raiders? Lieutenant-General of tomb raiding?

Uncle Ming was astonished, never expecting that these people were actually the legendary tomb raiders and tomb raiders.

Considering the previous golden mask and moth-shaped jade pendant, it turns out they were both taken from a tomb!

Uncle Ming was beaming with excitement. “I never expected that the people here would be the legendary tomb raiders and grave robbers. If I could get you to personally help me, I would be even more willing.”

Su Mo raised her hand to interrupt Uncle Ming, "You're getting ahead of yourself. We're not the kind of people who can get anyone to come..."

Uncle Ming smiled wryly, naturally understanding Su Mo's unspoken meaning. "Please wait a moment..."

With that, Uncle Ming turned and left. When he reappeared, he was holding two wooden boxes.

"Please look, everyone..."

Uncle Ming opened the smallest wooden box, and inside was a jade artifact with an antique feel.

As soon as the wooden box was opened, it was as if a cool breeze had swept through, instantly dispelling all the sweltering heat in the room.

Da Jin praised, "As the ancients said, jade in the mountains makes the wood moist, and jade produced in the water makes the fragrance spread. This jade phoenix is ​​small and exquisite, but as soon as I took it out, I felt that the whole room became more lush and comfortable, which made us feel very comfortable!"

Big Gold Tooth then asked, "Could this be the ancient jade worn by Yang Guifei as recorded in 'Tianbao Relics'?"

Uncle Ming laughed and said, "Master Jin has a good eye. Although the novel 'The Story of the Empress's Reign in the Tianbao Era' is a fictional work, it is not without its true elements. It says that Yang Guifei swallowed saliva with a jade in her mouth to quench her thirst, which refers to this ancient jade!"

"This piece was carved from an ancient jade that had been submerged at the bottom of the sea for millions of years. Jade is inherently smooth and lustrous. The longer it was immersed at the bottom of the sea, the more beneficial its properties became, enabling it to relieve heat and dryness. It softens hardened masses and detoxifies, making it a priceless treasure and my most cherished collectible..."

In order to win over Su Mo, Uncle Ming put in extra effort in his introduction.

Su Mo naturally knew that these words were true.

Everyone could now better appreciate the preciousness of the jade. After all, the previously sweltering room had indeed become pleasantly cool.

After Uncle Ming's explanation, Big Gold Tooth's eyes widened in amazement. "Since ancient times, whenever someone becomes wealthy and finds an ancient corpse that appears lifelike, there must be a large amount of beautiful jade inside its abdomen and mouth."

Even the ancient jade pulled out of a zongzi is priceless, let alone the one that Lady Yang usually keeps in her mouth.

Thinking about it, Big Gold Tooth stretched his neck over and, as if possessed, stuck out his tongue to lick it.

When Uncle Ming saw Big Gold Tooth sticking out his tongue, he was speechless. He quickly grabbed Big Gold Tooth and reminded him, "Master Jin, this is still my treasure!"

"........."

Su Mo was speechless and simply pulled Big Gold Tooth aside.

You've completely disgraced me!

Su Mo gave Big Gold Tooth a look, signaling him to ponder it carefully.

Big Gold Tooth lightly slapped himself across the face, then gave an awkward laugh.

Uncle Ming stared at Su Mo, but Su Mo remained unmoved and made no comment.

Also!

One tomb raider might be fine, two or three would be okay, but there are four here. Plus a tomb raiding general. One jade alone won't do!

Uncle Ming, knowing his limitations, carefully placed the wooden box containing the ancient jade aside, then put on gloves and opened another long box, taking out an ancient painting from it.

The scroll unfolds with a soft rustling!

Besides Su Mo, Lao Hu, Zhang Yingchuan, and the others gathered around.

Uncle Ming said, "Master Su, as long as you nod your head, the Deep Sea Jade and this genuine Song Dynasty painting, 'Sunset Glow and Oxen Perching,' will all be yours!"

A painting of oxen roosting at sunset?

Apart from Su Mo and Da Jin Ya, Lao Hu, Zhang Ying Chuan, Xue Li Yang and others rarely came into contact with calligraphy and paintings. They had hardly ever seen any genuine works of calligraphy and paintings and were all beginners.

Even so, the group could still sense the extraordinary nature of these words.

The painting's structure is divided into two large, diagonally angled sections. The foreground features lush trees, with an old ox grazing beneath them. The lines are simple and fluid, the brushwork masterful. The ox's gentle and serene demeanor is vividly and realistically portrayed.

In the middle ground, a thatched cottage sits in the woods, while in the distance, light ink is used to depict the shapes of distant mountains shrouded in twilight.

The interplay of near and far perspectives, the seamless transition between layers, and the subtle interplay of reality and illusion, the wispy mist and haze creating a veiled effect that allows for complete glimpse into the scene—all evoke a profound, serene, and comforting sense of detachment from the mundane world.

Seeing the admiration in everyone's eyes, Uncle Ming couldn't help but feel a little proud. "At night, when the light dims, these cows that used to graze under the trees will return to their huts to lie down and sleep peacefully. These are truly rare gems!"

The fat man looked incredulous. "You're exaggerating. The cow in this painting can move? Is it some kind of spirit...? Heh..."

As he spoke, the fat man himself started laughing.