The worship of this so-called God of Destiny sleeping in the sarcophagus may have begun thousands of years ago in ancient times.

This cave, at that time, was just a small natural cave.

In this small cave, there is a solid sarcophagus that cannot be confirmed to be naturally formed or artificially carved. In that barbaric era, the ancient ancestors may have discovered its mysteries, and may have begun to sacrifice to it in order to obtain some "gifts".

Lu Ming suddenly heard that during the search of the manor owned by the Destiny Organization, there were still some antiquities in the list of seized items. At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it. I just generally thought that it was collected by the Destiny Organization. The so-called sacred objects of gods and other things related to worship and belief. But now combined with the conclusions analyzed by the rock experts, I realized that there might be something else in it. with some other things.

Lu Ming told his speculation. He Wei immediately called the archaeological experts who were staying in the evidence analysis room and contacted them.

"Hello, Professor Wang, have you analyzed the origin of those antiquities?"

"Currently it can only be confirmed that these antiquities originated from at least three thousand years ago and are typical bronze vessels. But now there is no way to tell which civilization or culture they belong to. There are not many cultural marks on them. If we can know where they came from Unearthed, combined with the region, we may be able to get a better understanding of them.”

Lu Ming took the call and asked: "Professor Wang, was there ancient human culture right here in Shanbei City or around it at that time?"

Professor Wang paused and said with a wry smile: "When it comes to ancient human culture, there is indeed one, but I don't know much about it. I only vaguely remember that it was named 'Dali Culture'. This culture is relatively common and relatively niche. At its peak, it has developed to the stage where copper and stone are mixed, and bronzes can be smelted by oneself, but it has not developed to the point where it can be used on a large scale. I don’t know much about the rest.”

Lu Ming pondered: "Is it relatively niche? Then, Professor Wang, can you recommend me an expert who knows more about this culture?"

Professor Wang said: "To be honest, this culture has little research value. After all, other cultures at the same time have even entered the civilization stage, or officially entered the Bronze Age. Well, but I happen to know an expert on Dali culture. But...it might not be convenient for him to come out."

"It's not convenient to come out? What do you mean?"

Professor Wang's voice was a little low: "His name is Wen Cheng. He was imprisoned two years ago for selling cultural relics. It should take another two or three years before he can be released."

Knowing the name makes it easier to find the person. As for going to jail or something, Lu Ming didn't care.

With the authority of Operations Team 2, it would not take much effort to find a prisoner for consultation.

"Okay, thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Ming looked at Zhang Dingshan.

Zhang Dingshan pondered for a moment.

"There are no clear clues yet, so you might as well consult Wen Cheng. You can handle this matter."

"good."

Lu Ming agreed.

In the history measured in thousands of years, the existence of mountains, caves and the like will not change much. Since traces of bronze ware excavation have been found in this cave, and there is an ancient culture here, and this culture has developed to the end of the Neolithic Age and can manufacture and use bronze ware on a small scale, then maybe this Dali culture, There is some connection with this sarcophagus of the God of Destiny.

It is very likely that the cave where this sarcophagus is located was dug by the Dali culture in its early days.

Zhang Dingshan continued to make follow-up arrangements: "That's it. I'm going to check the luck of those members of the destiny organization and whether it has improved after they started participating in the sacrifices. He Wei, you contact Qing Liang and organize to use pigs, cattle and sheep as food. Regarding the sacrifices to the sarcophagus. Lu Ming, please go find Wen Cheng."

"yes."

After finalizing these matters, the three of them separated.

Knowing Wen Cheng's name, Lu Ming went to the local public security bureau, found Zhou Chang, did a brief search, and found out immediately.

Wen Chengcheng is a native of Shanbei City and is currently serving his sentence in Shanbei City Prison. At the beginning, maybe he became interested in this Dali culture because it was his local ancient culture, and became one of the few researchers of this unpopular culture.

After learning the relevant information about Wen Cheng, Lu Ming immediately came to the prison. After submitting the certificate, after waiting for a while in the reception room, a middle-aged and elderly man, about fifty or sixty years old, with some flesh on his face, who looked a bit fierce and a bit smooth, was brought in.

When Lu Ming took a look, he felt that this person was not an honest person and was a bit difficult to deal with. Thinking about it again, I feel relieved again.

If Wen Cheng was an honest man, how could he have the courage to engage in reselling cultural relics and end up in jail?

Wen Cheng was very respectful and humble to the prison security officer who brought him here. After the security guard left and closed the door, Lu Ming and him were the only two people left in the reception room, but their auras were different.

He sat carelessly opposite Lu Ming and glanced at Lu Ming: "Who are you? What do you want from me?"

Lu Ming smiled and said: "Hello, Professor Wen, I heard that you are very knowledgeable about the local Dali culture in Shanbei City, so I came to see you. Mainly because I have some things I want to consult with you. Oh, by the way, I'll bring you some Got a little gift.”

Lu Ming placed a big bag on the table. There are some fruits, instant noodles, bread, cigarettes and other things inside.

Wen Cheng clicked his tongue, pulled the bag and turned it over, laughing twice: "What do you want to consult me ​​about?"

"A lot. Everything you know about Dali culture."

"Then...that's not enough."

Wen Cheng casually pulled the big bag aside: "Young man, which unit are you from? It's not easy for you to come to this prison to find me."

Lu Ming frowned slightly.

Wen Cheng's behavior made him slightly uncomfortable. I wanted to scold him a few words, but I felt that I was here to ask for help after all, so it wasn't appropriate.

Lu Ming raised his head and looked directly into Wen Cheng's eyes calmly: "You don't have to worry about which unit I am from. Just tell me whether you are willing to cooperate. If you want to cooperate, there will be benefits for you. If you don't cooperate, , I’ll leave immediately.”

Wen Cheng chuckled: "Dali culture is a niche culture. I am the only one who is interested in it as a local. I dare say that none of the other archaeologists can compare to me. If you want to go, just go .”

Lu Ming frowned, stood up, came to the door, opened the door, and said: "It's over, take him away."

Two security guards came in and left with Wen Cheng on his left and right. Halfway through, Wen Cheng turned around again.

"Young man, I'm waiting for you to come to me again."

Lu Ming returned to the reception room and dialed Lu Qingliang's number.

"Qing Liang, there is an ancient culture here in Shanbei City called Dali Culture. Please consult an archaeological expert and help me find an expert who has sufficient research on this culture."

"No problem, just wait, ten minutes at most."

Before ten minutes, Lu Qingliang's call came back.

"I've asked you about it. This Dali culture is relatively unpopular and there are not many experts who study it. But there happens to be an expert who studies it very deeply, named Wen Cheng."

"Wen Cheng?"

Lu Ming smiled bitterly: "Is there anything else? This Wen Cheng..."

Lu Ming recounted the meeting just now.

"I can see that he must have conditions that are difficult to achieve. If his conditions are not met, he will not cooperate. I am too lazy to deal with such a person."

Lu Qingliang was a little embarrassed: "It's really hard to find other experts. At most, when studying other cultures, other experts would study the Dali culture incidentally to see if there is any exchange between two different cultures. Except for Wen Cheng, there is really no one who has studied Dali culture specifically."

As he said that, Lu Qingliang's tone changed again: "This Wen Cheng is not easy to deal with, isn't he? How about letting me take action? I can definitely handle it for you."

His tone was full of eagerness to try.

Lu Ming shook his head: "There is no need for you to intervene in this small matter. There are many things that require your cooperation in logistics during this period, so you should stay at the headquarters honestly."

Lu Qingliang was a little disappointed: "Well, okay. If you can't figure it out, come back to me."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Ming thought for a moment and called the security guard over again: "Bring Wen Cheng here."

After a while, Wen Cheng was brought over again.

This time, Wen Cheng's eyes were slightly surprised and eager.

After the security officer left, Wen Cheng clicked his tongue: "In such a short period of time, it was found that no one else has done enough research on Dali culture except me? I thought you had to come back to me in two or three days."

He looked Lu Ming up and down, and the eagerness in his eyes was like a beggar seeing roast chicken or a poor man seeing gold, which made Lu Ming feel uncomfortable all over.

Lu Ming snorted coldly: "Tell me your conditions."

Wen Cheng is obviously in his fifties or sixties, but at this moment he is full of a carefree temperament. He chuckled again, which made Lu Ming feel a little angry, and then he said: "If it were someone else, I'm afraid I really can't meet my conditions. But you can find out so quickly that you can't do it without me, maybe you can really meet it. I.

My terms are simple. Now, I have two years and six months left on my sentence. I can help you. How about you let me get out of jail within a month?

I have asked you about the specific handling methods. I helped you. You count me as a meritorious service. Just do it and reduce my sentence by two years and five months, and the matter will be settled. "

Lu Ming frowned again.

Operation Team 2 does have this authority. Even if necessary, it is not impossible to take Wen Cheng away right now.

But...with great authority comes great responsibility. If you use the power you have at will, what is the difference between Action Team 2 and Action Team 16?

Lu Ming shook his head directly: "This is impossible. Wen Cheng, I can promise you that if you cooperate with me, after the incident is over, I can use the name of my unit to send a letter of praise to the prison where you are located, and Suggestion - note, it is a suggestion. It is recommended that they start the process of meritorious service and reward for you. However, whether it can be successful in the end, whether the sentence can be reduced, and how long the sentence can be reduced, I will not interfere. In addition, I will also give you a sum of money. Bonus. The amount cannot be determined yet, but it should be more than 200,000 human coins."

Two hundred thousand human coins is quite a lot, enough to buy a mid-range car.

Wen Cheng looked at Lu Ming with amusement: "Young man, this is not possible. Either promise me, or you can find someone else and you can decide on your own."

Lu Ming's tone suddenly became stern: "Cooperating with the Public Security Bureau in handling cases is the obligation of every citizen. If you refuse to cooperate, do you believe that I will inform the prison authorities and lock you in a dark room?"

Wen Cheng suddenly sat upright, his face full of panic, and his voice full of urgency: "Young man, don't, don't, I will cooperate with you, I will cooperate with you, I will cooperate with you in whatever you want to do."

Um?

Lu Ming couldn't understand Wen Cheng's rapid transformation. But he still had a cold face: "Collect everything you know about Dali culture and give it to me."

"What Dali culture? I don't understand."

Wen Cheng said pitifully, his face full of innocence.

Lu Ming's heart surged with anger: "Are you being a rogue? I'll lock you up in a dark room right away!"

Wen Cheng immediately began to beg for mercy: "Officer, I don't know what kind of culture it is and it's not illegal, right? Why should I be locked up in a dark room? I'll start studying immediately when I get back, okay? Please, let me go, I'm an honest person , I really don’t know! Help! You’re bullying others!”

The two security guards guarding the door rushed in immediately, looking at Wen Cheng warily. Wen Cheng pointed at Lu Ming and shouted: "This police officer said that because I am uneducated, I will be locked up in a dark room! Oh my god! Is it illegal to be uneducated?"

Lu Ming slammed the table and stood up angrily.

This old gangster!

"Take it away, take it away!"

Two security guards pulled Wen Cheng away. Lu Ming was still angry.

The first visit to Wen Cheng was unsuccessful. The next day, Lu Ming came to Shanbei City Prison again, and saw Wen Cheng again in the reception room.

This time, Lu Ming didn't talk nonsense with him and directly slapped a file bag on the table.

Wen Cheng was a little confused, but he still opened the file bag, took out the documents inside, and started reading. After a moment, his face turned livid.

A sneer appeared on the corner of Lu Ming's mouth.

"Wen Cheng, you are really powerful. Before I investigated you, I didn't know you had done so many things besides reselling cultural relics. Stealing property, right?"

Wen Cheng looked at the document in his hand and saw a figure walking out of a mobile phone store. The figure's face was not photographed, but he could obviously recognize it as himself.

"Tax evasion, right?"

Below the document is a series of numbers. The final amount was 96,500 human coins. The name of the company is the one that Wen Cheng ran before he was imprisoned.

"The prosecutors didn't know these things before, right? Tell me, if I hand over this file, how much longer can your sentence be extended? One year? Two years?"

Wen Cheng suddenly took down the document in his hand and stared at Lu Ming fiercely. Lu Ming smiled lightly and said: "I can't let you reduce your sentence, but it's okay to let you increase your sentence. You can choose whether you want to increase your sentence."

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