Siheyuan: Killing the gods against the will of heaven, causing great suffering to all living beings

They were in a slump, but they did not give up, because they knew that the pursuit of antiques in this world is never smooth sailing. Sometimes, the truth is hidden behind lies, and all they need to do is keep looking for clues until they find the answers they need.

"Are you sure you don't have the 'lost item'?" Han Xiaodong stared at Amos, trying to find a clue from his eyes.

Amos smiled bitterly. "There is no need for me to hide it from you. If I really have the 'lost item', I will not tell you easily."

"Then can you tell us some information about the 'lost things'?" Leon tried to persuade him, "We really need this clue."

Amos pondered for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons. "The 'Lost Thing' is a very mysterious antique, with infinite power and value." He said slowly, "But to find it, you will have to pay more than you think."

"We are willing to give everything," Han Xiaodong said solemnly, "as long as we can find the 'lost object', we will not regret it."

Amos nodded silently, as if acknowledging their determination. "Well, if you really want to find the 'lost thing', then you need to find an ancient book."

"Book collection?" Leon couldn't help but ask, "What does this have to do with 'lost things'?"

"This book contains some clues and legends about the 'lost things'," Amos explained. "But this book is not easy to find. It is said that it is hidden in a corner of this city, and only those who are truly destined can find it."

Han Xiaodong and Leon were shocked when they heard the news. They knew that this was a new clue and the direction they would continue to pursue.

"Do you know the exact location of this book?" Han Xiaodong asked impatiently.

Amos shook his head. "I don't know, but I've heard this news for a few years. You need to ask around from various channels. Maybe you can find some useful clues."

"Thank you for your help." Leon expressed his gratitude to Amos, "We will try our best to find the book."

Amos nodded. "Good luck to you."

They came to an antique shop near the market, hoping to get some information about the book collection from the owner. The shop was filled with various ancient furniture, utensils and artworks, and each item exuded the breath of history.

"Hello, we would like to ask some questions about ancient books." Han Xiaodong greeted the shop owner politely.

The owner is an old man with a thick beard. He looks like he has been through a lot, but his eyes reveal wisdom and calmness.

"Ancient books?" The shopkeeper frowned and thought, "There are indeed some ancient books here, but it will take some effort to find what you need."

"We are looking for an ancient book about 'lost things'." Leon explained, "We heard that you have a rich collection of books here, so we came here to ask."

When the shop owner heard the word "lost things", his eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. "The legend of the 'lost things' is indeed widely spread, but there are not many ancient books about it."

Han Xiaodong and Leon were a little disappointed, but they did not give up. "Do you know where there might be relevant ancient books?" Han Xiaodong asked.

The shop owner thought for a while, then said, "Perhaps you can go find those antique collectors. Sometimes they collect some rare ancient books. However, you have to be careful. Some collectors don't like to be disturbed."

"Thank you for your advice." Leon expressed his gratitude, "We will proceed with caution."

After saying goodbye to the shop owner, they decided to go to the home of an antique collector near the city center to inquire about the situation. The collector's name was Henry, a famous antique collector in the city, and it was said that he collected many precious antiques and ancient books.

They came to Henry's residence, a magnificent building, obviously the residence of a wealthy collector. The carved iron door at the entrance exuded an ancient atmosphere, as if telling the identity and status of the owner.

"We have to be careful." Han Xiaodong reminded, "This Henry may not like being disturbed by outsiders."

They knocked on the door gently, and after a moment, the door opened. An elegantly dressed old man appeared at the door, his eyes revealing sophistication and wisdom.

"Hello, we are here to see Mr. Henry." Leon said politely.

The old man looked at them and nodded. "Mr. Henry is in the study, you can go in," he said.

They followed the old man into the luxurious living room, then walked through a long corridor and came to the door of the study.

Mr. Henry was flipping through an ancient book at his desk and didn't seem surprised by their arrival.

"What do you want?" he asked calmly, his eyes sweeping over Han Xiaodong and Leon.

"We heard that you are an antique collector and may have collected some ancient books." Han Xiaodong explained, "We are looking for an ancient book about 'lost things' and would like to know if you have relevant information."

Mr. Henry pondered for a moment, then said, "I have also heard of the legend of the 'lost things', but there are not many ancient books about it. However, I have collected some ancient books related to antiques, which may be able to help you."

He took an old book from the bookshelf and handed it to Han Xiaodong. The yellowed pages of the book were filled with ancient handwriting, which seemed to record endless history and legends.

"This book records some secrets and legends of ancient civilizations. Perhaps it will be helpful to you." Mr. Henry said, "But remember, finding 'lost things' is not an easy task."

Han Xiaodong and Leon took the book with gratitude in their hearts, knowing that this book might bring some clues to their search and bring them one step closer to their goal.

"Thank you for your help," Leon expressed his gratitude. "We will make good use of this book."

They left Mr. Henry's house, holding the old book in their hands, full of expectations. This book might be the key to their search for the "lost thing", but they also knew that it would not be easy to find it.

"We need to go back and study this book." Han Xiaodong suggested, "Maybe we can find some clues from it."

"Yes, we can't miss any possible clues." Leon nodded in agreement.