Chapter 004: The Demon-Subduing Treasure Mirror 2

"Strangely enough, I saw nothing, heard nothing; on the clean windowsill, there inexplicably appeared a pool of blood"

So what have you seen

Although I have been afraid of ghosts since childhood, I have never believed in their existence. This may seem contradictory, but I also believe that many people are like me: afraid of things that do not exist, such as ghosts

It is said to be a ghostly script. What ancient and obscure writing is this, which is said to have existed for several thousand years

Uncle Yao, I don't care about any ancient paths or mushrooms, it has nothing to do with me. If I really give it to you, do you want it?

Mutu was somewhat skeptical: "Uncle Yao, what do you think I should do with this mirror? Is it alright to just find a place to throw it away?"

Uncle, do you know what is going on here? Please tell us about it. Mutu has also noticed that this mirror is quite strange these days; every night, there inexplicably appears a pool of blood on the windowsill. What exactly is happening?

Uncle, rest assured, I have never touched this thing. But what exactly is this thing?

After dawn, Muthu and I arrived at his room, and indeed there was a pool of blood on the windowsill. It seemed as if the blood had flowed down from the mirror—yet the mirror was spotless, without any trace.

Remove the mirror first, and see if there will be any bloodstains on the windowsill again

Could it be that there is something wrong with that mirror? Don't you find it strange that every time there are bloodstains under the mirror with the books?

Those who use a hexagonal mirror in their homes are never at peace, do you know that? The Huang family at the east end, with seven members, is either insane or eccentric. The Liu family from the previous village is on the verge of extinction, do you know why? It is because they refuse to heed advice and insist on placing such a hexagonal mirror in their home, and look at the consequences now

Uncle, how can you be so certain that this is the hexagonal mirror from back then

At this point, I must mention that Yao Jingzhi's daughter, Yao Yue, is indeed my fiancée who has not yet entered my household

Yao Jingzhi took the bronze mirror and looked at it several times, gently placing it on the computer desk: "Do you know what this is, that you would casually give it to me?"

I did not say that this is the copper mirror from back then. However, when have you ever seen a hexagonal mirror? Since the time of King Wu of Zhou, it has been proclaimed to the world: no one is allowed to make a six-sided copper mirror, otherwise it will bring great misfortune. In the beginning, there were indeed those who dared to defy this decree and created six-sided mirrors, or hexagonal copper mirrors. Anyone who came into contact with a six-sided mirror met with strange deaths. Gradually, people began to regard six-sided mirrors as ominous objects.

Where did you get this from, and why did you bring it back? Some cheap things should not be touched; once you touch them, you won't be able to let go!

Yao Jingzhi is well-known in the surrounding villages for being lazy and fond of good food, and few people hold him in high regard. However, he possesses a remarkable ability that earns him some respect: Yao Jingzhi received a good education from a young age, is well-read, and has a broad knowledge base. He can speak eloquently on topics that others are unaware of, which leaves people in admiration. Yet, there is one thing: he is exceedingly lazy.

What kind of mirrors are not available now? Don't even mention six-sided ones; there are even eight-sided mirrors...

As soon as I heard it, I got goosebumps. Previously, Mutu had mentioned it to me, but we didn't take it seriously. After dinner yesterday, I was still playing on the computer at Mutu's house. ... When I was about to leave, Mutu was cleaning the windowsill: "I refuse to believe this evil; tonight I will definitely find out who is causing the trouble" ...

In school, I have read quite a few supernatural novels featuring ghosts, monsters, and evil deities, so my imagination is fairly adequate, and I immediately thought of that bronze mirror

Who did you hear that from, and who told you?

When we were still in middle school, the elders from both families arranged a marriage for us. This is a local custom: when girls reach the age of fifteen or sixteen, parents start to prepare a marriage for them in advance, fearing that when the time comes to marry, they might not find a suitable partner. Especially in the case of boys' families, they begin to look for a match early on. If they see a girl from a good family, regardless of her family's circumstances or character, they will ask someone to act as a matchmaker. As long as both families agree, the children do not even need to meet; the engagement is made directly. When the time for marriage arrives, both families will proceed with the wedding arrangements. If it weren't for my years studying in the south, the children would probably have already been married off.

Mutu's background is rather unique, which has led to some difficulties in his marriage prospects; Yao Jun and Yao Yue are undoubtedly a match made in heaven, but unfortunately, Yao Jingzhi's reputation is too poor, and no one is willing to marry their daughter into his family as a daughter-in-law

Currently, there are only three bachelors in the entire village who have not yet settled down: one is Mu Tu, another is myself, and the third is my brother-in-law, Yao Jun, who is Yao Yue's brother

The villagers all say that this is a person who wouldn't even lend a hand when an oil drum has fallen, which shows just how lazy he has become. Fortunately, in recent years, his son Yao Jun has "succeeded" outside and sends him a considerable amount of money each year, so he no longer has to shamelessly rely on others for food and drink

Isn't it just a bronze mirror? How much could it possibly be worth? Uncle Yao is quite knowledgeable about history, so I'll give it to you to study the few characters on the back.

Yao Jingzhi's two children, in stark contrast to him, are known for their diligence and understanding

Upon hearing my words, my father-in-law immediately became serious: "Qianzi, you are to be my future good son-in-law, and you must never touch this thing. This item was used in ancient times to honor spirits; it is a ghostly artifact! We absolutely must not touch it!"

At this moment, Muthu began to tell me about the origin of this bronze mirror, which is also related to the matters I introduced to everyone earlier

Mutu smiled and said, "It is impossible to put it back in its original place. However, if I throw it far away, there shouldn't be any trouble coming my way, right? If that were the case, I would be doomed"

Mutu glanced at the windowsill and pointed at it: "There is blood on the windowsill in my room again..."

As soon as Yao Jing entered, he fixed his gaze on the bronze mirror on the windowsill, his eyes nearly popping out. Mu Tu picked up the bronze mirror and said, "Uncle Yao, if you like it, I will reluctantly part with it and give it to you"

This is a national treasure. Do you know what that character is

Yao Jingzhi, who lives on Qian Street, walked in after lifting the door curtain

Mu Tu nodded: "Yes, it seems that the mirror is indeed peculiar. What should we do about it? Should we just throw it away?"

I have not heard of this before. However, it seems that Yao Jing is not speaking nonsense.

I do not want this thing; I wish to live a few more years. Where did you get this? Hurry and send it back. Although it is a national treasure, it is also an ominous object, my child