The Tomb Robbery Chronicles of the Republic Era.

Summary

The passage describes a complex narrative involving a young Marshal who offers the narrator a substantial check and a house in Shanghai after a private meeting. The narrator, initially reluctant, accepts the money. He discusses this with his companions, who suggest focusing on cultivating longevity and potentially avenging a master. They decide to return to Shen's Castle, where Shen Lian Cheng accommodates them, with Wu Lao Er staying at the Jiro Temple due to local tensions. The story reflects shifting political dynamics, personal relationships, and subtle power negotiations in a historical Chinese setting.

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