Stealing Fragrance.

Summary

Shan Fei and Wu Qing discuss a mysterious statue, initially thought to be unfinished, which Wu Qing identifies as Shennong, the ancestor of medicine. Shan Fei reflects on the significance of the statue and the tomb chamber, suggesting it may not be a traditional tomb but a resting place for the living dead. Ma Wei Lai, intrigued, hints at a deeper story involving four siblings with extraordinary abilities who chose different paths. Shan Fei deduces that iron weapons might be hidden in the tomb, while the scent of pepper suggests valuable trade goods. The narrative intertwines history, mythology, and the quest for knowledge.

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