Chapter 2, The Resurrection Scheme

The remaining four rhythms of breath on the platform resemble something that happened, wanting to emerge, but ultimately did not succeed

Be careful

The separation of the soaring serpent is entirely imperceptible to the observer; it represents a transformation of ideology

Within the five threads of breath that merge into the simplicity of the text, the hazy great serpent, imprinted upon the pages, suddenly detaches from the manuscript, its colors settling, dark as iron casting, as if it were about to burst forth from consciousness

Bang

At this moment, the two individuals were burdened with an additional layer of concern, fearing that this Sir Huo might also be ineffectual, and when reporting to His Majesty, would completely shift the blame onto them, leaving them to bear the consequences

The giant serpent coiled its tail around the edge of the well beneath the Jian Shu, its neck raised high, and its eyes glinting ominously, as if it could see into the depths of the human heart

This is not a case of borrowing a corpse to return to life

The woman feigned calmness and angrily said, "What are you doing? Do you know my identity for intruding into the private quarters of the women?"

This series of events has caused considerable panic within the city

Huo Qubing responded with a phrase, without further explanation

A certain room in the back residence of the Northern Army's lieutenant's office was pushed open by soldiers who were as fierce as wolves and tigers

Including Liu Guanzhang, there have been four mysterious deaths in the city, yet the cause of death cannot be determined for any of them

The woman was overwhelmed by the consciousness of Huo Qubing, suddenly letting out a terrified low cry, flustered and at a loss.

Huo Qubing slowly turned his head and looked out the window: "In the courtyard of the residence, about fifteen zhang away, there is a room where a woman in her forties, with a mole on her left cheek and styled in a swallow-shaped bun, is sitting. Bring her over.

On the couch in the room sat a woman with a pale complexion, as if she had just experienced a fright.

Qu Jun exchanged a glance with Yue Rao beside him as he spoke

"In response, Hu Shizhong, a female attendant in the residence, was carefully questioned by us, and no issues were found." The speaker was Qu Jun

Only when the great serpent appeared did it establish a marvelous connection with Huo Qubing

"Is Master Huo still well?" several people inquired in unison

There is also a hidden compartment under her couch ... ... and the items inside need to be taken as well

So it is said that the woman who was perceived is related to the changes concerning this corpse

The snake in the book has wings, resembling the mythical soaring serpent. It not only enhances my mental strength and perceptive abilities but also instills the deepest fear in fixed targets within its range, leading to a mental collapse... Is this similar to the fear projection found in Western legends, or is it an additional effect naturally brought about by the soaring serpent's emanation?

To demonstrate the importance of the matter, Qu Jun personally left the room and took people to the location mentioned by Huo Qubing at https://mhetushu.com

Borrowing a corpse to return the soul can temporarily revive the deceased

He could clearly feel his consciousness spreading like an ocean, enveloping the entire North Army Lieutenant's residence within his perception

Qu Jun responded to Huo Qubing, stating that he had investigated and found no issues, thereby proving that he is not incompetent

He saw in his mind a room, within which there was a woman who was hiding a jar-like object in a secret place under the couch

Meanwhile, Huo Qubing sensed the Jian Shu of the sea of consciousness, which autonomously unfolded part of its content, with ancient characters flickering, revealing the phrase 'Shiyi Fa Teng She'

Huo Qubing stood up and asked: "After the lieutenant of the Northern Army died, was there anyone who first discovered him and conducted an inquiry?"

No problem

From the questions and answers, it is evident that this Officer Huo has little experience in handling cases and is not familiar with the details of the case, asking them questions that are fundamentally basic.

He felt a lightness in his head, as if something had happened. It was akin to the process of leaving the body, similar to the concept of the soul departing in Taoist legends

He used a hidden force, and the brick seemed to be glued to his hand, lifted from the ground, revealing a hidden compartment beneath the brick

He is skilled at investigating and solving various mysterious cases

In the dark compartment, there is also a small earthenware jar.

His spirit ascends endlessly, as if breaking free from the confines of the real world, transcending to another dimension, 'touching' certain things that exist beyond reality

Qu Jun and Yue Rao were momentarily taken aback, realizing from the words that Hu Shizhong had evidently found a clue, or rather, had developed a suspect target

Did you not find the cause of death

The Thirty-Six Stratagems of military strategy originally originated from the Southern and Northern Dynasties, but even earlier, there were indeed related military strategies. Many tactics were extensively applied during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, but they had not yet formed a complete system

Qu Jun was almost stunned: How did Supervisor Huo discover that this woman had a problem

In the moment the dead opened their eyes, a breath escaped their lips, swirling towards Huo Qubing

They meticulously examined the scene, leaving no detail overlooked

Qu Jun and Yue Rao were filled with confusion as they followed Huo Qubing's gaze and took a glance.

This is precisely the peculiar aspect of the matter

His consciousness fluctuated, and the soaring serpent had returned to the depths of the sea of consciousness, transforming once again into a seal, which settled upon a slip of the military book.

When Qu Jun's gaze fell upon her left cheek, he indeed saw a small mole, her hair styled in a swallowtail high bun, just as described by Shi Zhong Huo.

The young general Yao Zhao, who came with him, kept following behind and reminded him

If the Northern Army's Central - Map - Book Officer's Office is likened to a battlefield, then at this moment, Huo Qubing has a clear command over everything on this battlefield

Ah!

The changes in his consciousness occur in the blink of an eye

All personnel within the government office have conducted thorough investigations using special methods, yet no findings have been made.

Liu Huai passed away. After he arrived, he first sealed off the interior and exterior of the residence, strictly prohibiting entry and exit. He joined forces with Yue Rao, the woman who was in charge inside the room, sent by the secret guards. The two worked together to investigate the body, inquiring about the events that transpired within the residence, ensuring that everything that needed to be done was carried out clearly and thoroughly

Huo Qubing remained completely composed throughout, not even blinking once

Strangely, he not only described the other person's facial features very clearly, but also knew that there was something hidden under the other person's bed

Were there any other doubts before and after the death of Lieutenant Liu

The windows are tightly shut, and the situation outside is completely invisible... This Sir Huo is up to some tricks, the two of them whispered to each other, yet they did not dare to show any negligence on the surface

Borrowing a corpse to return the soul is a military strategy, but in the practice of military arts, certain strategies can give rise to corresponding supernatural powers

How are the other people in the residence

The hair that had grown on the corpse ceased its movement after being touched by Huo Qubing at the center of its brow, and then transformed into a faint black mist, dissipating into thin air, while the eyes closed once more

Huo Qubing speculated to himself

Qu Jun furrowed his brows as he walked in with the *illustrated* book, and his heart immediately skipped a beat

Qu Jun strode to the bedside

Qu Jun did not respond, allowing his subordinate to restrain the woman. He bent down to peer under the couch, observing for a moment, and then reached out to lightly tap a square tile on the ground

Moreover, before and after each death, there are always citizens in the city who receive the news in advance. Upon inquiry, these citizens all claim that the deceased deserved to die, but when asked how they knew that the deceased would pass away, they all appear puzzled and are unaware of why they know, as if they have forgotten the source of the information

Even the fluctuations at the level of the soul cannot escape his insight

To the others in the room, the corpse exhaled a breath after its eyes opened, but this breath dissipated on its own as it approached Huo Qubing

"Once this matter is concluded, I will return to further investigate the essence of the Sea of Knowledge and the ancient well," thought Huo Qubing, as he reached out to touch the corpse's brow.

There are more than thirty servants and maids in the inner residence, all of whom are questioned by designated individuals, yet no discoveries are made.

The dead open their eyes ... Is this the military's technique of borrowing a corpse to return to life?

It is said that there are great masters of military strategy who can even differentiate their consciousness, inhabit a corpse, and reverse the yin and yang

The snake suddenly emerged, clearly influenced by the corpse's open eyes

Then the great serpent emerged from his forehead, materializing into reality as a vague, winged serpentine silhouette, which directly merged into the void