The Tomb Robbery Chronicles of the Republic Era.

Summary

Li Zhu Er, after centuries of searching for immortality, discovers a secret technique held by Emperor Taizu of the Northern Song Dynasty, who dismisses it as an ordinary text. Disguised as a eunuch, Li Zhu Er attempts to obtain it but fails when the Liao envoy requests it as a gift. After stealing a tomb diagram, he plans to wait for the right moment to retrieve the secret. However, his identity is revealed, forcing him into hiding in his own tomb. Years later, after building a grand tomb, he learns of the Liao envoy's death, and despite his efforts to find immortality, he ultimately faces aging and failure. The story concludes with Li Zhu Er’s lingering desire for immortality and the tragic reality of his fate, witnessed by Luo Hai Shan, who remains with him.

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