Zhou Tong Detective Series

Chapter 84 Zhou Tong Detective Series IV: The Skinner (18)
But as soon as he spoke, he suddenly remembered that there were no related documents and scriptures. Even if there were, would he turn them out page by page and show them the records?Moreover, no one has seen the 'Six Dao Relics' except for the records in scriptures and documents, so it is said to be a legendary thing. Although the appearance, shape, texture, etc. of the bead in front of me are exactly the same as the records, how to prove this? Is it the Buddhist sacred object "Six Paths of Relics"?
"What way?" Zhou Tong said aggressively. Although he had heard something about the "Six Dao Relics" from the mysterious guardian, he was not clear about it, and he didn't understand what it meant to the secret religion. usefulness.

"Fire!" Wang Minghan gritted his teeth and said.

Wang Minghan remembered that several Buddhist scriptures recorded stories about the "Six Paths Relic" being able to transform into a Buddha statue when exposed to fire. If this bead is really the legendary "Six Paths Relic", then it might have some miraculous effects.But no one has ever done this, if this relic is damaged by fire, wouldn't he be a sinner through the ages.Thinking of this, he regretted his recklessness.

Yan Yongjie and Chang Ning had heard Zhou Tong mention the "Six Dao Relics", but they had never seen it before. Now that they saw this somewhat transparent bead, they were very curious about what is so special about it.

Both of them looked at Zhou Tong expectantly.

Zhou Tong looked at Wang Minghan's hesitant eyes and knew that he was not fully sure, but he had an uneasy feeling that the people of the secret religion seemed to be getting closer and closer to him. Dealing with esotericism is of great help.At this moment, Zhou Tong suddenly thought of Zhuoga again, wondering what was going on with him?His own mother and Zhuoga's wife and children are all in the hands of the secret sect, if he is a little careless...he hardly has the courage to continue thinking.

"Zhou Tong, what are you going to do?" Seeing him in a daze, Yan Yongjie thought he was reluctant to use fire to burn this "Six Paths Relic", so she asked in a low voice in his ear.

Zhou Tong came back to his senses, held the "Six Paths Relic" tightly, and said, "Okay, I believe you, let's see if this 'Six Paths Relic' is really so magical."

Wang Minghan didn't expect that he really agreed, and he couldn't get off the horse, so he nodded along.

Chang Ning asked the police to find an oil lamp and a pair of tweezers.

Zhou Tong lit the oil lamp, and a small group of red flames flickered in everyone's eyes.

Wang Minghan took a deep breath, picked up the "Six Paths Relic" with tweezers, and carefully placed it on the flame.

Everyone held their breath.

The transparent beads seemed to have life, and they even jumped out of the tweezers, suspended on the oil lamp and spun rapidly, turning bright red against the firelight.

Just when everyone was stunned, a ray of light shot out from the "six paths of relics" and projected in the mid-air of the interrogation room, just like a projector projecting onto the screen, a Buddha statue of Shakyamuni appeared in the air.

"Six paths of relics, really six paths of relics!" Wang Minghan dropped the tweezers in his hand to the ground long ago, kneeling in front of the Buddha statue with a trembling voice.

At this time, Zhou Tong unexpectedly turned off the oil lamp, and the scene in the interrogation room immediately returned to normal. The "Six Dao Relics" fell to the ground with a "snap" and rolled to his feet like a rocket that had lost power.

Zhou Tong bent down to pick up the "Six Dao Relics", and put it back into his pocket with a smile.

"Sure enough, it's the real thing, I'll keep it first."

Only then did everyone recover from their astonishment.

Wang Minghan couldn't help but ask first: "How did you get this 'Six Paths Relic'?"

"I will not announce this for the time being. Don't forget that your most important task now is to help us find the 'Sanskrit Bracelet'." Zhou Tong sat back in his seat.

Yan Yongjie originally wanted to snatch the "Six Dao Relics" over to take a closer look, but her cell phone rang.

She had no choice but to put aside the idea of ​​grabbing things for the time being, and sat down to answer the phone.

The others also suddenly became quiet, looking at Yan Yongjie.

"Who is calling?" Zhou Tong immediately asked with concern after seeing Yan Yongjie's serious expression after listening to the phone call.

"Chen Siguo, he said that he was knocked out by Ning Xi and hijacked to a wooden house in the woods on the outskirts of Shanghai." Yan Yongjie couldn't imagine that Ning Xi, who seemed weak, was so bold.

"It's not too late, let's pick him up immediately." Zhou Tong also wanted to know what happened to Chen Siguo.

Zhou Tong, Yan Yongjie, Chang Ning and Wang Minghan found the cabin hidden in the woods based on the information provided by Chen Siguo.At this time, most of Chen Siguo's body had recovered, and he could stand up with some support.

However, his thinking was not affected by the anesthetic at all. After seeing Zhou Tong and his party, he immediately relayed what Ning Xi said to them in an orderly manner.

Zhou Tong and the others did not expect that Ning Xi would be involved in the case, and even her fiancé disappeared mysteriously.Of course, it was Wang Minghan who was the most surprised. His former classmate was involved in such an incident, and he had to sigh deeply.

"Can I have a look at that animal bone you mentioned?" Wang Minghan was particularly sensitive and concerned about these things.

"This is?" Chen Siguo didn't know his identity yet.

"He is Wang Minghan, a professor at Shanghai University, and he is assisting us in investigating the case about Yang Yang." Yan Yongjie briefly introduced.

Chen Siguo had also heard about this young professor, so he took out the animal bone without asking any further questions.Because his movements were still clumsy, Wang Minghan, who was impatient, took the initiative to take the animal bone.

"This... this is in ancient Sanskrit." Wang Minghan frowned.

"Do you recognize it? What does it say?" Yan Yongjie asked immediately.

But Wang Minghan shook his head and said, "If it's just Sanskrit, I still know a little bit, but this ancient Sanskrit... probably only one or two people in China can know a little bit."

"Then what are you waiting for, let's find someone to help." Yan Yongjie said eagerly.

"I'm afraid it won't be that easy, otherwise Ning Xi would have found it long ago, so why bother to ask me for help." Chen Siguo is not optimistic about this matter.

Sure enough, Wang Minghan nodded, and said: "I'm just guessing, maybe no one knows this kind of ancient Sanskrit at all... It's a pity that Professor Ji Xianlin, an expert in this field, has passed away. If he is around, maybe he can decipher the ancient Sanskrit. Writing... The Department of Eastern Languages ​​of Peking University has the most authoritative experts in this field in our country at present, and now we can only go there to try our luck."

"Then there is no need to delay, we will rush to Beijing immediately." Zhou Tong said decisively.

The night is charming, not to mention a city that never sleeps like Shanghai.

Because of the lack of time, Zhou Tong and the others could only book a ticket for the next morning, and Zhou Tong and Yan Yongjie finally had a chance to be alone.The two walked hand in hand on the Bund, and the cool river breeze blows in, making people feel refreshed.

"Tong, I'm a little skeptical now. I shouldn't have gotten us involved in this extremely dangerous conspiracy." Yan Yongjie suddenly stopped, walked to the embankment, looked at the Oriental Pearl Tower in the distance, and said with a tired expression .

Zhou Tong held her hand and didn't speak. He didn't know how to respond for a while. He knew that if Yan Yongjie knew that his mother had also fallen into the hands of the secret sect, he would probably blame himself even more, so he never told her this matter.

"Escaping won't solve the problem. In fact, I'm probably the one who is wrong. Since some things are coming, we have to face them!"

"I understand, it's just that when I think of Liang Xiaowu as an accomplice of the skinner, I feel uncomfortable..."

"Although the skinner said so, there are still doubts and puzzles about Liang Xiaowu. We may not be able to make a final conclusion until Zhuoga's investigation is over."

"Do you think Zhuoga can find out anything?"

"No matter what happened before, we still have to trust our friends around us." Zhou Tong said and hugged Yan Yongjie into his arms.

Yan Yongjie turned around and bit Zhou Tong's lips. At this moment, she didn't want to think about any problems, she just wanted to melt into this warm embrace.

Chapter 16 Beast Bones
Peking University, referred to as Peking University, was founded in 1898. It is the first national university in modern China. It is recognized as the highest institution of learning in China and one of the most important universities in Asia and the world.

Zhou Tong and his team came to Peking University and found Ge Weijun, a professor of Sanskrit in the Department of Oriental Languages ​​through the relationship of the special criminal investigation team.

Ge Weijun was nearly seventy years old, and he was a student of Ji Xianlin, and he also had a high attainment in Sanskrit. If even he couldn't help it, it would be almost impossible to recognize the characters on the animal bones.

Ge Weijun was getting old and was ill in bed recently, if he hadn't repeatedly emphasized the importance of the matter, he would not be willing to see guests.

Zhou Tong also changed from his previous frivolous attitude, and looked respectful.

Wang Minghan took the animal bone and walked to Ge Weijun's bed.

Ge Weijun just nodded politely when he saw them coming in, not enthusiastic.But when he saw the animal bone, his eyes immediately lit up, and he sat up from the bed.

"Where did this animal bone come from?" He asked with concern while holding the animal bone.

"This animal bone is an important clue in a case. We hope Teacher Ge can help us translate the text on it." Zhou Tong said from the side.

"According to my preliminary judgment, the text on it should be written in ancient Sanskrit." Wang Minghan's tone seemed to be asking, and he didn't dare to be too sure.

Hearing this, Ge Weijun couldn't help but look up at Wang Minghan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"It can be seen that this is ancient Sanskrit, which is already very good."

Wang Minghan lost the conceit of the past, and smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Mr. Ge, what is written on it?" Zhou Tong asked.

"I can't understand it for the time being, and I need time to study it." Ge Weijun said without any concealment.

"This... How long will this take?" Yan Yongjie interrupted and asked.

"It's hard to say, there are too few materials in ancient Sanskrit, and there is no such complete animal bone." Ge Weijun gently stroked the animal bone with both hands, as if it was his favorite treasure, and he was reluctant to let go, "But I will As soon as possible, not only to help you, but to have such an opportunity is also my lifelong wish."

"Zhou Tong, I think the only option is to leave the animal bones here." Chang Ning felt the enthusiasm of the old man and whispered in Zhou Tong's ear.

"Ms. Ge, I want to stay here. Being your assistant may be helpful." Wang Minghan also very much hopes to have the opportunity to participate in this research work, but he can't help himself now, so when he finished speaking, he Immediately looked at Zhou Tong and Ge Weijun with almost begging eyes.

"That's fine." Zhou Tong didn't object, "Teacher Ge, he's Wang Minghan. He's currently a professor at Shanghai University, and he's also very accomplished in this area."

Ge Weijun looked at the young man beside him in surprise. He had also read the paper written by Wang Minghan, and it was indeed of a certain standard.

"Well, let's start immediately without delay." Ge Weijun picked up the crutches beside him, and was about to get up and go to the study, "You go first, I won't send you off, if there is news, I will let Xiao Wang inform you. "

Wang Minghan immediately stepped forward to support him, and sincerely admired the old man in his heart.

It was useless for Zhou Tong and the others to stay here. After saying goodbye briefly, they left Ge Weijun's house.

"How do we arrange it now?" Chang Ning has been unhappy for the past few days. Seeing Zhou Tong and Yan Yongjie's intimacy, she always felt an inexplicable jealousy in her heart.

"I plan to rush back to Lhasa first, to see if there is a way to find Ningxi." Chen Siguo seemed to have the same mentality as Chang Ning.

"Then I'll go with you." Chang Ning said while looking at Zhou Tong.

"That's good, there is a caretaker, we keep in touch at any time."

But Zhou Tong did not keep her. Although Chang Ning had expected the answer, she still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

"What about you? What's the plan?" Chen Siguo asked.

"Since I'm in Beijing, I'm going to visit old man Sun!" Zhou Tong poked his nose, as if he wanted to tear Sun Yaoming apart.

Sun Yaoming sat comfortably on the thick and comfortable big armchair, squinted his eyes, and sipped the fragrant tea.Although there are still a bunch of difficult cases sent from all over the country on his desk.But he has long been used to this kind of working state, and now it can be said that despite the wind and rain, he will not move.

However, his perfect state was soon completely destroyed by a call from the secretary.

"Zhou Tong and Yan Yongjie are here and want to see you."

With just this sentence, the tea in Sun Yaoming's mouth almost spit out.He hastily put down the teacup, put away the tea set, and spread out the documents on the table.After everything was ready, he said, "Let them in."

Zhou Tong walked in front and killed Sun Yaoming's office. Yan Yongjie didn't follow him because he was busy greeting his old colleagues.

"Old man Sun, your airs are getting bigger and bigger." Zhou Tong said bluntly.

"Busy, I'm really busy, you've seen it too, there's nothing I can do about it." Seeing that Zhou Tong didn't show any airs, Sun Yaoming quickly stood up with a smile on his face, "Why are you alone, where is Yan Yongjie?"

"She is chatting with an old colleague, that's fine, I have a lot of things to ask you." Zhou Tong closed the door smoothly, and then put Sun Yaoming's shoulder affectionately.

Sun Yaoming was a little embarrassed and laughed twice.

"Old man Sun, I have been hurt by you this time." Zhou Tong finally darkened his face.

"Where does this come from?" Sun Yaoming continued to pretend to be confused.

"You... okay, I'll just say it straight! Why didn't you tell me that the case involved a powerful religious organization like the 'Esoteric Cult'? Don't tell me you didn't know anything about it. Quite a few, you, the leader of the special criminal investigation team, will not know about it? And now my mother is also arrested by them, what do you ask me to do?" Zhou Tong asked Sun Yaoming angrily.

"The matter about your mother is indeed a mistake in our work. We should take protective measures against them as soon as possible, but I really didn't expect that the people of the secret religion would pay so much attention to you, and even attack your relatives around you." Sun Yaoming felt guilty.

"Well, old man Sun, you already knew that my mother was kidnapped! How many things did you not tell me?" Zhou Tong was really angry this time.

"Don't get excited." Sun Yaoming hastily apologized, "Which case did you encounter that was not a powerful organization, and there is something you can't handle."

Zhou Tong was also at a loss for words when the big hat was put on his head.

"Oh, you don't know how much trouble you have brought to our work since you abducted the elite of our group of elites." Sun Yaoming complained before continuing: "This case made you Participation was not intentional on my part. Firstly, the other party deliberately dragged you into the water. Secondly, I really hoped that you could help me, so I let you preside over this work naturally. And at the time, I was not completely sure The forces of secret religion are involved. Over the years, our forces have indeed been trying to eradicate this cult organization, but for various reasons we have not succeeded, this time we hope to use your power to wipe out their entire organization."

"So now I will do it if I do it, or I will do it if I don't?" Zhou Tong asked in a strange way.

Sun Yaoming showed a sly smile, and said: "I know you are hard-spoken and soft-hearted, and you are born with a hatred for evil, just like your father, you will never stand idly by when encountering such a thing..."

"Okay, stop, don't put a big hat on me." Zhou Tong sighed, put away his nonsense posture, and said seriously: "This time, I'm not here to ask you to blame me, but to ask you for help. .”

"If you have anything to say, I will definitely support you with all my strength." Sun Yaoming said straightforwardly.

Zhou Tong looked at Sun Yaoming seriously, and said word by word: "Help me keep Yan Yongjie here."

"This... Yan Yongjie is very skilled and experienced, she can help you..."

(End of this chapter)