The Legend of Situ Shankong.

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Summary of the text: In a Buddhist temple, the former abbot Mi Bao assists Song Zi and companions in investigating a mysterious bronze Arhat statue. After obtaining permission to explore the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, Song Zi discovers hidden inscriptions behind the nearly three-meter tall bronze statue. The inscription reads "Black Tortoises by the Side, Graceful Two Immortals," which seems unusual for a Buddhist artifact and suggests a potential Taoist connection. The narrator and companions are intrigued by this unexpected finding, which might hold significant clues to their ongoing investigation.

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