UGB Chapter 213 A Single Net Sweep
Chapter 213 A Single Net Sweep
The team members sorted and collected all the talismans, medicinal herbs for making evil spells, and stolen jade ornaments they found, registered and sealed them one by one. These were all irrefutable evidence.
Just then, an inconspicuous stone wall in the corner of the side chamber loosened slightly, revealing a narrow opening, which was the escape tunnel they had dug in advance.
The team members went forward to investigate and found that the tomb robber's tunnel wound outwards, leading directly to the forest behind the tomb, and was very well planned.
"Mr. Shen, the tunnel has been found. Should we seal it off immediately?" Zhao Rui asked.
"Let's leave it for now and hand it over to the archaeologists and police," Shen Yu said. "First, get the person out of the tomb; the arrest operation outside should have already yielded results."
The group escorted the six prisoners back along the original path through the tomb.
Along the way, the lingering malevolent energy in the tomb continued to dissipate, the chilly temperature gradually rose, and the eerie shadows on the stone walls no longer inspired fear.
When the group emerged from the tomb passage and saw the light of day again, the situation outside had already settled down.
All the earthenware jars at the seven key points of the formation have been dug out. One by one, the dark brown rough earthenware jars are placed on the open ground, with their mouths open, and black dog blood, hair, and broken talismans are clearly visible inside.
The staff had already set up a fire and burned the pottery jar along with the evil object inside. Thick black smoke rose up, and the chilling atmosphere in the air visibly diminished.
On the other side, a commotion came from the direction of the temporary office building, and several police officers escorted Wang Tiancheng, who was pale and trembling, out.
His hands were handcuffed, and his usual refined and composed demeanor was completely gone. His hair was disheveled, his eyes were unfocused, and he no longer had any of the demeanor of an archaeology professor.
The officers held a stone chisel, a wolf-hair brush, a black talisman cloth, a thick stack of letters, and bank transfer records—the evidence was irrefutable and there was no way to deny it.
On the western side of the mountain forest, three accomplices responsible for providing backup were also successfully captured. They were escorted in pairs to an open area, dejected and having completely given up resisting.
In less than an hour, all the hidden dangers and all the people involved in the case that were entrenched on the ancient tombs of Qingfeng Mountain were all brought to justice.
Director Zhang breathed a long sigh of relief as he looked at the scene of all the gang members who had been captured, with witnesses and physical evidence all present. The anxiety that had been hanging over him for days finally subsided.
He strode up to Shen Yu, bowed deeply, and spoke with deep gratitude:
"Mr. Shen, if it weren't for your intervention today, who knows how far this disaster would have gone, and the entire archaeological community in Beijing would have suffered enormous losses. We will never forget your kindness."
All the staff, police officers, and villagers around looked on with admiration, and many people took the initiative to step forward to express their gratitude.
Shen Yu waved his hand, his expression remaining calm:
"It's my duty. Now that the evil formation has been broken, the villains have been caught, and the ancient tomb has returned to its original state."
You can proceed with the archaeological excavation according to the proper procedures. The Myriad Evils Returning to the Origin Formation inside the tomb only punishes evildoers, so there is no need to worry.
Furthermore, the fake Taoist priest who died at the scene also perished due to contact with dense malevolent energy and his own shallow cultivation; these deaths were also registered and processed according to procedure.
"Understood! We will definitely follow the rules strictly, respect the antiquities, and fulfill our duties." Director Zhang nodded repeatedly.
Lin Jianguo stepped forward, looked at the scene that had stabilized, and said with a smile:
"Mr. Shen, thank you for your hard work this time. The case has been successfully solved, all clues are complete, and there is sufficient witness testimony and physical evidence. It can now be handed over to the judicial authorities for trial."
"It's alright." Shen Yu looked at the sky; the dark clouds still lingered, but the cold wind had softened considerably. "It's getting late; I should go back. There are people waiting for me at home."
"I'll take you back!" Lin Jianguo said immediately.
The two bid farewell to everyone, got back into their vehicle, and drove away from the Qingfeng Mountain ancient tomb site.
Outside the car window, the autumn forests were still desolate, but the fear and gloom that had shrouded the entire area for several days had completely dissipated.
Lin Jianguo drove smoothly while smiling and saying:
"Mr. Shen, if we encounter similar strange cases again in the future, I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you again."
Shen Yu leaned back in his seat, gazing at the suburban scenery slowly passing by outside the window, a faint smile curving his lips: "Everyone should do their job. If needed, just do your best."
The vehicle continued its journey, heading towards the urban area of Beijing.
The setting sun pierced through the thick clouds, casting a warm ray of light onto the car window and dispelling the chill of the journey.
Lin Jianguo parked the car steadily outside the Jiang family's old house, turned off the engine, turned around, and said sincerely:
"Mr. Shen, I'm so sorry to have troubled you with this trip today. I'll treat you to a meal another day and pay you a special visit to express my gratitude."
"No need to be so polite." Shen Yu opened the car door, stepped out, and turned back to say, "The case is closed. You can focus on handling the handover."
"I understand." Lin Jianguo nodded, then added, "It's getting late, and the wind is strong on the road. Go home and rest early. Contact me anytime if anything happens."
"it is good."
After a brief farewell, Lin Jianguo turned his car around and drove away to handle the follow-up work on the ancient tomb case.
Today, a large number of suspects were apprehended. He has to organize statements, verify evidence, and coordinate with judicial and cultural relics departments. There is still a lot of work to be done, making it another busy night.
Shen Yu turned and walked in. Before he could even knock, a clear child's voice came from inside.
"Mom! Dad's home!"
"It's Dad's footsteps! I'll go open the door!"
Accompanied by the sound of light footsteps, the door clicked open from the inside.
Gui Gui's small figure rushed behind the door, her round little face tilted up, her big eyes sparkling as she looked at Shen Yu: "Daddy, you're finally back! We've been waiting for you for so long!"
Niannian followed behind, much more demure than her younger brother, holding his arm and speaking softly:
"Dad, is it very cold outside? Come in and warm up."
Jiang Xinlan, wearing an apron, walked from the living room to the entryway, took the coat Shen Yu had taken off, her eyes full of tenderness and concern:
"Is everything taken care of? Was the journey smooth? I've been a little worried as it gets darker."
"Everything's taken care of, everything went smoothly." Shen Yu bent down, reached out and patted the two children's soft heads, then changed into indoor slippers and walked into the warm living room.
The air conditioning was on inside, and the temperature was just right. A table full of home-style dishes, four dishes and a soup, were laid out on the table, with a good balance of meat and vegetables.
Steam rose gently, filling the room with the aroma of food, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere.
"Go wash your hands and get ready to eat," Jiang Xinlan said with a smile. "I know you've been out running errands and are tired, so I specially made your favorite dishes."
"it is good."