genius divination

Chapter 1104 Catacombs
"These books are so valuable?" Linghu Yun asked with some doubts, "It doesn't feel like anything special, does it?"

Feng Yuan smiled and said, "It's the same as collecting antiques. What you see as broken pots and pots are treasures in the eyes of experts."

Zhao Pingyuan nodded and said, "Yes, there are precious books and original manuscripts from various periods here. If you really want to take them outside, it will be enough to shock the whole world. In Europe, probably only the Holy See Collection in the Vatican can compared to here."

Fan Jiannan turned to Zhao Pingyuan and said, "Mr. Zhao, even if these books are precious, what does it have to do with us? I remember you were supposed to take us to the catacomb. Why did you bring us to the library?"

Zhao Pingyuan carefully took out a box, put it on the table, and whispered, "Before you go, there are some things you should know." He opened the box with gloves on, and took out an ancient sheepskin scroll from inside , spread out on the table.

Fan Jiannan knew from his expression that this ancient sheepskin scroll had an extraordinary origin.But he frowned after leaning forward, "Is this a map?"

"To be precise, it is the original design of Lebeck's Catacombs." Zhao Pingyuan said solemnly, "This was made by a master among the Westward Sorcerers back then, combining ancient Fengshui techniques and Qimen array diagrams. Its level of complexity would have troubled even a fraternity spellmaster."

"The Catacomb of Rebek?" Fan Jiannan frowned, "Is it the place the prophet mentioned?"

Zhao Pingyuan nodded and said, "Yes, it's called the small town of Rebek now. There is an ancient monastery there, and the entrance to the catacomb is in the monastery."

"I don't quite understand. Since that place is so important to the Brotherhood of the Holy Chapter, isn't there someone in charge of guarding it?" Fan Jiannan mused, "I mean, if there is someone guarding it, how can we get in?"

"There is no one guarding it. It has long been deserted. And for so many years, the periphery of the underground cemetery has been open to ordinary people. Only the real core area belongs to the Brotherhood of the Holy Chapter." Zhao Pingyuan pointed to the map That area said, "That's right here."

Fan Jiannan looked down at the mountains and rivers outside the blueprint, roughly estimated the proportions, his expression changed slightly, and he asked with a frown, "How big is this tomb?"

Zhao Pingyuan said indifferently, "It's not very big. It's only a few blocks in size at most, but the structure inside is very complicated and extends in all directions. Before the First World War, some local residents used these cemeteries. But they all abide by this principle. According to the rules that have been handed down for many years, the bones of ordinary people must never be placed in the center of the cemetery. Even that place, except us, no one will set foot in it."

Fan Jiannan frowned and said, "According to the prophet, it seems that there should be a strange formation there. It is difficult for ordinary people to get in, but has no one entered by mistake after so many years?"

"There have been incidents where gravediggers disappeared in the past, but later the Brotherhood set up iron gates on the periphery of the central cemetery and wrote warning signs. No one dared to go in again. It is also because of the It is very hidden, so the fraternity will not set up guards there. In modern times, this catacomb burial method is no longer popular. Few people approach it." Zhao Pingyuan explained.

"So that's the case." Fan Jiannan nodded.

Zhao Pingyuan pointed to the drawing and said, "This is the entrance to the tomb of the monastery. There used to be a large building there, but now it has basically been destroyed, leaving only some broken walls. But the cemetery there has been preserved. .I've been there once, but didn't get a chance to go deep. Just wandered around the perimeter."

Fan Jiannan thought for a while and said, "That's fine, I'll just follow the blueprint. I think the catacombs are huge, but they won't be so complicated that you'll get lost while holding a map."

"I'm afraid not, this original manuscript cannot leave the library." Zhao Pingyuan shook his head.

Fan Jiannan smiled and said, "I didn't say that I would bring the blueprint with me. Give me 10 minutes, and I'll be able to completely put this blueprint here." He pointed to his head.

Fan Jiannan's memory is really astonishing. It only took him 10 minutes to memorize every detail of such a complicated drawing.Even a little bit of ink smear somewhere on the drawing, such trivial things, he can remember clearly.

After everything was ready, Fan Jiannan and others started to rush to the Rebek Cemetery.

The distance was longer than expected, and Zhao Pingyuan drove for more than three hours to reach the small town of Rebek.

After stepping on the stone-paved streets of the town, Fan Jiannan was surprised to find that it is full of primitive and simple exotic customs of European towns.The stone-paved streets meander upwards, and there are shops selling all kinds of goods on both sides of the street.Flowers are hung in the windows of the simple buildings, showing the romantic and life-loving character of the Italian nation.

At the end of the street, there is a dilapidated but magnificent building of the past, and the exquisitely decorated reliefs on the broken walls still give people a shocking feeling.Several people stopped in front of the ruins, and there were still remnants of walls and a rusty iron gate on the periphery of the ruins.

"This is it, Lebeck. The birthplace of European artisans." Zhao Pingyuan murmured.

Fan Jiannan pushed open the heavily corroded iron gate behind the ruins and walked in. Feng Yuan and Linghu Yun followed behind him.Unlike the vibrant town outside, this place seems to be a dead place.There are a few dead trees that have lost all their leaves, crooked and messy tombstones and rough stone carvings.It's hard to believe that there are close to tens of thousands of people sleeping under this small cemetery.

Fan Jiannan looked around and smiled wryly, "This place is good for shooting horror movies."

"No one takes care of this place, and the property rights of this land are under the name of the Brotherhood of the Holy Chapter. Therefore, no one has set foot here for so many years." Zhao Pingyuan sighed, "Let's go, the entrance of the cemetery over there."

Fan Jiannan nodded and followed behind him. This barren cemetery was as quiet as a real resting place.

Zhao Pingyuan brought them to a dilapidated building that looked like a stone house, and said in a low voice, "This is it."

"Here?" Fan Jiannan frowned and looked at the inconspicuous stone building.There are no carving patterns, it looks rough and ugly, it is hard to believe that this is the entrance.Zhao Pingyuan forcefully opened the door of the stone chamber.Walking in, the inside is actually not big, and there is a sarcophagus standing alone on the ground.The coat of arms on the stone coffin is a Tai Chi pattern of two roses intertwined.

Seeing this pattern, Fan Jiannan frowned slightly.The purpose of his visit this time was to retrieve two badges with the same pattern.This is the holy chapter of the Chapter Brotherhood.

Zhao Pingyuan walked in and pulled away a rusty iron chain with his gloved hand.The sarcophagus on the ground made an unpleasant sound and shrank back.A staircase extending downwards was revealed.

"Come with me." Zhao Pingyuan said in a low voice, "The road inside is very complicated, so try not to get lost if you stay together. The road ahead is not bad, but the closer you get to the central cemetery, the more complicated it is. And With the protection of formations, it is common to lose your sense of direction in it."

Fan Jiannan smiled slightly and said, "With me here, are you afraid of not being able to find your way? I am not only a living map, but also an expert in strange formations." He turned to Feng Yuan and Linghu Yun and said, "You guys come here Not coming?"

"Wherever you go, I will go there." Feng Yuan said with a slight smile.

"Hey, aren't we really going to drill into the ground?" Linghu Yun seemed a little hesitant.

Fan Jiannan shrugged and said, "That's fine, you just wait here for us."

"Waiting alone in this cemetery?" Linghu Yun was a little uneasy, shaking her head and said, "Are you kidding me? I'd better go down with you. There's nothing to be afraid of so many people. It's not like I haven't seen dead people before." .”

"Did I say you were afraid again?" Fan Jiannan shrugged, "I know there is an idiom called trying to cover up. And people who say they are not afraid, usually the louder they are, the less confident they are."

"I'm not afraid, only others are afraid of me. I'm never afraid of others, I'm just afraid of smelling something bad." Linghu Yun shook her head.

"Don't worry, the design of this catacomb is very unique, the air is circulated, and there is no bad smell. After all, it was built by the Chinese magicians who moved westward, and they were somewhat influenced by the ancient Feng Shui theory. Didn't you find out Is the location of this cemetery perfect?" Fan Jiannan said indifferently, "The town is surrounded by mountains and water, and it is located in a hilly area where two rivers intersect. This makes sense in terms of Feng Shui."

"What reason?" Linghu Yun asked in a daze.

"Sister Linghu, don't listen to his nonsense, how does he know about this? Feng Shui is also a rather advanced science, and Fan Jiannan is just a layman. It's a pity that Lin Zhongxiu didn't come this time. Otherwise, she is a real expert." Feng Yuan couldn't help laughing and said, "He just deliberately fooled you, so you also believe him?"

"Cut, I knew he was talking nonsense." Linghu Yun shook her head and said.

A few people walked down the stone steps little by little. This stone step was a bit wide and not too steep, but it was very long.Fan Jiannan secretly estimated that they walked down this section of stone steps, at least to a depth of nearly 20 meters.Then, the road began to gradually level off, extending inwards.It was very dark in the tomb, all illuminated by the flashlights they carried.

After entering, there is a long passage, and the walls on both sides seem to be filled with sarcophagi.Some are relatively simple, just dig a hole in the wall, put the body in, and then seal the hole with a stone slab, on which the name and date of the deceased are engraved.

(End of this chapter)