Protagonists:
1. Chen Jiu: An heir to the Northern School of tomb raiding, well-versed in feng shui and secret arts. Calm and composed, he excels at breaking through ancient tomb mechanisms.
2. Lin Xiaoqi: A genius archaeologist, knowledgeable about history and artifact appraisal. Agile and lively, she complements Chen Jiu perfectly.
Antagonists:
1. Master Hei: A ruthless underworld boss in the tomb-raiding world who covets the Chen family's Secret Scroll of Heaven.
2. Bai Wuchang: A mysterious feng shui master skilled in dark arts. He conspires with Master Hei, hoping to use the power within an ancient tomb to upend the martial world.
3. Zhang Ghost Hand: A traitor in the tomb-raiding world and once Chen Jiu's senior apprentice brother. Driven by greed, he betrayed his sect and became Master Hei's right-hand man.
4. Madam Viper: An antiques dealer who runs a legitimate business on the surface, but secretly controls the black market in cultural relics and works with Master Hei.
5. The Iron-Faced Judge: An enforcer in the martial world who appears righteous but abuses his authority for personal gain and colludes with the antagonists.
