The butterfly jade pendant is of high quality, the shape is exquisite, and the relief process is adopted, which is small to the antennae and large to the wings, and the image is realistic. Judging from its form alone, this should be regarded as a rare jade. But I was surprised that there were two bloody spots on this near-perfect jade pendant.

There are two reasons for the occurrence of blood: one is personal work leave. This process of counterfeiting is somewhat cruel, first choosing a sturdy black dog, then skinning it alive, wrapping the jade in it while the blood is still cold, and leaving it in a damp place for three years. Three years later, the dog's skin was cut, and the white jade was like blood, bewitching!

The second reason for the formation of blood jade is related to ancient corpses. When there is a jade object in the coffin, the blood from the melted corpse will flow onto the jade. If the tomb environment is humid and the coffin is very airtight, the corrupted blood will not evaporate, and it will be soaked in the jade for many years, and the blood will also form after a hundred years. This blood is very evil, and often carries the curse of the undead.

The blood-soaked butterfly jade pendant of the black bull obviously belongs to the latter, could it be that it was found out of the tomb of the dead?

I took the jade pendant and asked Hei Niu: "This jade pendant was left to you by the second uncle?" ”

The Black Bull replied, "Of course, didn't I say it, he left this thing for me before he died, so that I could keep it safe." Otherwise, I wouldn't be too lazy to put half my life on the line for an ordinary jade pendant. ”

"Didn't your second uncle say where you got this jade pendant?"

"No, he gave me this thing with a breath left, and he left after giving it to me. No, just now the little brother said that there is blood on it? ”

I handed the jade pendant to the black bull, pointed to the red halo on the butterfly's wings, and said, "Most of this blood is formed in the coffin, so I think it should come from an ancient tomb of the Ming Dynasty." ”

"Ming Dynasty?" Gao Moli looked at me with a hint of curiosity on his face. Apparently he didn't understand where my reasoning came from.

When I was working in the Information Department of the Institute of Archaeology, I had come into contact with the unearthed jade of the Ming Dynasty and knew the characteristics of the jade carving process of that era. So he explained to Gao Moli and Hei Niu: In addition to the meticulous carving process, in terms of the jade characteristics of jade, the surface of jade in the Ming Dynasty is smooth, and the surface of jade will shimmer and shine, as if covered with a thin layer of vitreous. This phenomenon in jade is due to polishing techniques. In the Qing Dynasty, the polishing technology of jade making has changed, jade no longer has a crystal transparent luster, and it is difficult for future generations to restore the craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, whether the surface of the jade is as translucent as glass has become an important symbol to identify whether the jade belongs to the Ming Dynasty.

"According to what you say, what the second uncle left me was a piece of genuine old jade from the Ming Dynasty? Hey, I looked at the transparent surface before, and thought it was an imitation of the Republic of China, so I almost sold it, but fortunately it was not sold. After that, the black bull picked up the jade pendant, looked at it as if it was a treasure, and asked, "By the way, Lao Su, how can you conclude that this butterfly jade pendant comes from the ancient tomb, not the old tomb?" ”

I laughed and said, "You still have antiques, and you don't understand the truth of 'things match their owners'?" In ancient times, decorative jade was a symbol of identity and status, and the material and craftsmanship of your jade pendant were superior, which shows that the owner of it has a noble identity, and such a person will definitely be a tomb rather than a tomb after his death! ”

Hei Niu gave a thumbs up and praised: "Looking at the essence through the phenomenon, he is still an old Su expert!" However, no matter where it came from, my second uncle has been dead for eight or nine years, and we have no way of knowing. ”

I suddenly remembered that the black bull had said that this butterfly jade pendant had a fragrance, so I sniffed at the air and found that there was no other smell except the smell of dust in the room.

At the moment, he asked curiously: "Why didn't I smell the fragrance you said, is it after a long time, it has been gone?" ”

"Do you think it's a big meat bun that you can smell from afar?" The black bull said, handing the jade pendant to me.

I took it and put it under my nose and smelled it, and sure enough, there was a fragrance. However, this fragrance is not the steamed sea bass that has just come out of the pot as described by the black cow, but the bloody smell of fragrant herbs!

The smell was supposed to be coming from the blood, and it had to be close to smell it.

I couldn't help but laugh and said, "You are really a well-deserved foodie, you can pull any taste to what you eat!" Is this the flavor of your steamed sea bass? ”

Hei Niu laughed: "I didn't learn Chinese well when I was young, in order to describe it more vividly, and to take care of your understanding, I just used food as an analogy." ”

After that, the black cow's belly gurgled twice, and he got up from the sofa: "You two are studying slowly at home, and I'll go to the village store to buy something to eat." Damn, I'm just running around for my life this morning, and my stomach is hungry! ”

I have been running for my life all morning, and when I am idle, I do feel a little hungry. At the moment, it was decided to let the black bull go out to purchase, and by the way, scout the surrounding terrain. If someone kills us again, we know where to get out.

The black bull patted his ass and went out humming a little tune, leaving only me and Gao Moli in the room.

It's noon, and the sun shines through the doors and windows, setting on the sofa, the concrete floor and the desk by the window.

The old-fashioned clocks on the wall walk frame by frame, like the sound of time passing. I sat on the sofa idly playing with the butterfly jade pendant, turned my head to look at Gao Moli, and found that he happened to be looking at me too.

The four eyes met, and no one escaped.

I smiled and said, "I didn't expect this to happen when I returned to Beijing." Twice narrowly escaped death, and I don't know what will happen next. ”

Gao Moli's eyes were like a spring water, clear and calm, his brows, which were always slightly frowned, slowly stretched out at this moment, and his face showed unprecedented relief. Gao Moli moved the corner of his mouth slightly, wanted to smile but didn't smile, and asked me: "What should come will always come." Afraid? ”

"Want to hear the truth?" Without waiting for Gao Mo to leave his mouth, I replied to myself, "Before I met you, I never thought that my life would be so exciting. But now with you and the Black Bull with you......"

Before he finished speaking, Gao Moli suddenly got up and walked towards me.

"Don't move." His hand pressed on my hand holding the jade butterfly, with a slight force, reversing the angle of the jade butterfly in the sun.

I looked curiously, only to see the light passing through the butterfly jade pendant, reflecting some strange shadows on the concrete floor! These shadows are arranged in an orderly manner, all of them are twisted and weird, and at first glance, they look like two lines of characters!

Gao Moli frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously: "Huh? On this jade pendant, there are characters? ”