The Sand-Seeking Official: The Ghost Tomb of the Prince of Zhao

In 218 BC, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, seeking both immortality and answers to the world's unsolved mysteries, specially assembled an army of extraordinary people to explore ancient ruins and uncover secrets. It was called the Night Patrol Army. Its soldiers observed strict discipline, staying hidden by day and venturing out at night.

The army consisted of four units, each with a special skill. The first was the Qi Readers, who could survey the mountains, rivers, and waterways of the world and map underground rivers and ancient sites. They were also Feng Shui masters. The second was the Beast Tamers, who could summon animals and birds, and command beasts to search for treasure. They were also Beast Commanders. The third was the Mechanists, who could skillfully construct all kinds of mechanisms and solve the world's most ingenious contraptions. They were also known as nimble-armed masters. The fourth was the Spirit Listeners. All were skilled martial artists with extraordinary memories and hearing, able to perceive sounds beyond the reach of ordinary people. They were also known as Truth Hearers.

However, after Emperor Qin Shi Huang died, the army scattered and disappeared into the common folk. It was not until Liu Yu, the puppet emperor of the Southern Song, captured a descendant of a Truth Hearer that he learned of the army Emperor Shi Huang had once established. Only then were the four branches forced to reunite. Liu Yu also founded an official tomb-raiding organization for them, called the Sand-Sifters.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.