- Real historical events: Treasure theft from the Eastern Tombs of the Qing Dynasty, archaeological plunder from the Puppet Manchukuo, and excavation of the Hongshan Cultural Relics
- Historical figures: Zhang Zuolin, Puyi, Kwantung Army generals, Yao Yuzhong-style tomb robbery group
- Northeastern characteristics: Changbai Mountain Dragon Veins legend, Goguryeo tombs, Bohai Kingdom ruins, Guandong customs
- Technical details: Luoyang shovel evolution, bar detection, ground wave sensors, satellite remote sensing to prevent tomb robbing
