This is a suspenseful work that combines scientific reasoning and ancient intrigues. The story takes place in the Chenhuang Dynasty where mysterious cases were frequent. Shen Mo, a demoted official, relied on the scientific spirit of "studying things to gain knowledge" and entered the Department of Identities of Dali Temple, which specializes in strange cases. He got acquainted with A-Qing, a strange woman from the world who was proficient in the art of traps and poisons. The two formed a partnership and worked together to solve a series of bizarre murder cases shrouded in the appearance of gods and ghosts - the "ghost sedan demanding life" of trap murders, the "wrath of the mountain god" in the ancient temple on a barren mountain, and the "painted skin" mystery of the treasury's silver...
However, as the investigation deepened, they discovered that behind all the cases, there was a looming shadow of a mysterious organization called "Netherworld Way". This organization is powerful and infiltrates the government and the public. Its shocking conspiracy to overthrow the dynasty is closely related to the "River God Suicide Case" that has been pending in Shen Mo's heart for many years. In the process of solving the case, Shen Mo and A-Qing are gradually involved in the fierce struggle between the imperial party, the Hou party, the King of Qi, and the border town warlords. Between the candlelight of science and the fog of the netherworld, under the conflict of personal beliefs and systems, they must uncover the illusion, find the truth, and protect the order and justice in their hearts in the shocking storm that affects the survival of the dynasty.
Reader comments
In the narrative tradition of intertwined legends and palace secrets, we do not indulge in simple narratives about gods, Buddhas and ghosts, but hold up the torch of "investigating things to gain knowledge" and bravely delve into the depths of the most bizarre supernatural fog. This work is a suspenseful detective novel with an ups and downs plot, and it is also a grand fable about reason, faith and civilization.
The greatest strength does not come from blind faith and obedience, but from unremitting exploration and respect for the truth.
Illuminate the unknown darkness with the candle of reason, and protect the beauty of the world with the warmth of humanity. True strength is the courage to not give up thinking in the face of fear, and the compassion that remains after understanding the laws of all things.
In the narrative tradition of intertwined legends and palace secrets, we do not indulge in simple narratives about gods, Buddhas and ghosts, but hold up the torch of "investigating things to gain knowledge" and bravely delve into the depths of the most bizarre supernatural fog. This work is a suspenseful detective novel with an ups and downs plot, and it is also a grand fable about reason, faith and civilization. The greatest strength does not come from blind faith and obedience, but from unremitting exploration and respect for the truth. Illuminate the unknown darkness with the candle of reason, and protect the beauty of the world with the warmth of humanity. True strength is the courage to not give up thinking in the face of fear, and the compassion that remains after understanding the laws of all things.