The Stone Carver.

Summary

Zhao Xiao Min recounts Yao Guang Xiao's significant role during the Ming Dynasty, where he served as a strategist for Zhu Di, aiding his successful capture of Nanjing. While visiting Yao Guang Xiao's tomb, Zhao Xiao Min is startled by the appearance of corpse bugs, which feed on the blood of the deceased and can attack the living. In a panic, she and her companion flee, ultimately finding refuge behind a stone door. After a tense battle against the bugs, they discover a coffin filled with gold bars, but Zhao Xiao Min warns against greed, recalling the dangers faced earlier. The narrative explores themes of survival, fear, and the allure of wealth.

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