Creation of the Universe

Shen Zhan burned incense and offered sacrifices in front of the ancestral tablet of the Shen family. As for what he said, it was not something that could be told to outsiders.

After skipping the cumbersome etiquette and going through the motions, the group began to search around the main hall. They really wanted to find out whether the path to the lair of the divine beast was inside this hall.

The two sisters Chu Ruxuan and Chu Rumeng started to explore from the walls on the left and right sides. They kept knocking and hitting to test whether there was another world behind the walls.

Han Fei said: "From the outside, the main hall of this main mausoleum faces Cangshan Mountain. If there is a passage through the mountain, the entrance is most likely behind these spirit tablets."

Shen Zhan nodded and said, "Maybe try looking for it."

They went around to the back of the spirit tablet, but after a careful search, they found no clues. This was just a matter of luck, so not finding anything did not affect their enthusiasm.

"Brother, I've looked over there too, but I didn't find anything."

Shen Yunli was at a loss. It would be very difficult to find the result in such an aimless way.

So, Meng Zhong suggested: "The old man just now has lived in the royal mausoleum for a long time. If there are any secrets here, he must know them.

Why don't we go out later and use some tricks to make him talk, which will be much more effective than just searching like this."

"Song Bo is a good man. He took good care of me when I came here with my father to worship our ancestors last time. Please don't hurt him."

Shen Yunli suddenly became a little worried.

Meng Zhong smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't look at me like this, but I don't like fighting with people. It's too rude. At worst, we can just negotiate with him. He won't be embarrassed not to tell us."

Shen Zhan glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.

This guy obviously made up a lie to fool Shen Yunli. Who could believe this nonsense?

Unexpectedly, Shen Yunli nodded happily and said, "Well, Brother Meng is a good man. I will tell Song Bo why we are here. He will understand."

This girl seems to be too naive.

Or maybe she absolutely trusts her companions, but she doesn't know that many things cannot be solved by words alone.

No one found anything in the main hall, so they left. Song Bo lived in an inconspicuous house on the east side of the main hall. It could be seen that this was specially built in the later period for the convenience of guarding the tomb, and it was very inconsistent with the environment around the royal tomb.

But this is where Song Bo lives all year round. When Shen Zhan and others walked in, Song Bo was already cooking chicken soup on the stove.

He told everyone with a smile, "Although my place is desolate and lonely, I am grateful to the eldest prince for always caring about me and sending people to bring me plenty of food, clothing, and daily necessities, so that my life is not too difficult.

Today I have a chicken and some vegetables I grew myself. I hope you and your Highness will not dislike them. This is the best food I can offer."

"Don't say that. This is already very good. It's us who suddenly came over to disturb us. I feel very sorry."

Chu Rumeng narrowed her eyes and said a little embarrassedly.

She and her sister took the initiative to take on some work. They first cleaned the house, and then washed the dishes and chopsticks, freeing up the table to place freshly baked meals.

Shen Yunli went outside to find some firewood and added fuel to the fire, which made the fire very prosperous. Song Bo was very happy to see this.

"It's been a long time since it's been so lively here. It's great!"

It is easy to imagine how lonely it must be for an old widower to be guarding the mausoleum alone. Fortunately, so many people came today to chat with him.

After finishing all these things, I can finally sit down and eat.

Shen Zhan glanced at Chu Ruxuan, who was sitting opposite him. The latter immediately understood and said, "Song Bo, the royal mausoleum is so huge, can you see it all by yourself? If it were me, I would definitely be scared."

Song Bo smiled and replied, "I remember when I first came here, I was a little scared, but after so many years, this place has become my home. I no longer feel scared. Who would be scared in their own home?"

Chu Ruxuan then asked, "When the royal family chooses a mausoleum, they will definitely choose a place with good feng shui. Song Bo has been here for so long, he must have encountered some very miraculous things, right?"

"Haha, stop joking young lady. I'm just guarding and cleaning day after day. I work from sunrise to sunset, just like everyone else. I've never discovered anything magical."

"Come, the chicken soup is almost done. I'll serve each of you a portion."

Song Bo stood up and left his seat. Shen Zhan, Han Fei, Meng Zhong and others exchanged glances. When they saw the old man denying it just now, they all felt that it was not true.

It seems that some means are needed, but Song Bo is obviously a simple and kind person, and it will definitely not work to use tough means on him.

This makes things difficult to handle.

Soon, Song Bo brought a portion of chicken soup to everyone. He said cheerfully, "Hurry up and drink it. The chicken soup is well stewed, thanks to the help of the princess and these two young ladies."

"Well, it looks like a good soup."

Then, he narrowed his eyes and said to Shen Yunli, "Li'er, can you give me this bowl of soup?"

"Ah? As long as you like it, I'll give you my share."

Shen Yunli immediately brought the chicken soup to Shen Zhan.

Song Bo said ashamedly, "I'm so sorry. I live alone on weekdays, so I don't have that much food prepared. I let the young master and the princess have a good meal. I am really guilty."

As he said this, he wanted to give up his bowl, but Shen Yunli refused to accept it.

Han Fei picked up the chicken soup. He was indeed hungry after the journey, so he planned to drink the chicken soup first and have a full meal.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a little animal suddenly came out from Shen Zhan's arms, jumped directly into the bowl of chicken soup in Han Fei's hand, and began to drink it in big gulps.

"Xiao Guo, this is too much. You don't care about what others have, but you have to come and grab mine?"

Han Fei cursed angrily.

Xiaoguo didn't care about all this. It had a big appetite now, so when it smelled the aroma of chicken soup, it couldn't help but rush out.

In the blink of an eye, Xiaoguo drank up all the chicken soup. Han Fei was very crazy, but he knew that being angry with the little beast would not help.

He could only pick up his chopsticks and eat the vegetables dejectedly, at least he had to fill his stomach.

"Guru Guru~"

After Xiaoguo drank a bowl of chicken soup, she began to feel rumbling sounds in her stomach. At first, Shen Zhan didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that Xiaoguo was drinking too fast.

However, when he finally noticed Xiaoguo, he found that Xiaoguo's reaction was very strange. The little guy who was always energetic in the past actually became drowsy and completely listless.

"Wait a moment!"

Shen Zhan stopped everyone who was about to drink soup, and his face suddenly became cold.