The adventure team returned to the detective agency. Based on LinJing's translation of the content on the ancient scroll. MoFan and the other three racked their brains for three days but still couldn't come up with any favorable clues about the location of DongHuang Island.
The Old Dog complained," With just these few words, it's simply impossible for us to find DongHuang Island. The entire sea of Japan is so vast. Even if we drift on the sea for a year or two, we probably won't be able to search it all over." Moreover, over the past thousand years, there have been at least several hundred adventurers searching for DongHuang Island, if not a thousand. How could no one have ever found it? Could it be that it's a ghost island where only ghosts can see it?"
Suddenly, MoFan asked the Old Dog excitedly," Repeat what you just said. It seems I've thought of something important."
The Old Dog said in puzzlement," I just said that many adventurers had tried to search for DongHuang Island in the sea of Japan before, but none of them found it." Even if we drift at sea for a whole year, we still won't be able to find it."
MoFan continued to ask," Not this sentence, the next one."
The Old Dog continued to answer in puzzlement," Is this Island a ghost Island? Only ghosts can see it?"
MoFan seemed a little anxious, his expression a little excited and a little puzzled. Lin Jing asked," Have you thought of any very important, clue?"
MoFan replied." I always feel that this sentence from the Old Dog reminds me of something very important but I haven't fully thought of it yet. It seems as if some useful information is still missing."
At this moment, the morning sunlight streamed in through the detective agency's window. LinJing suggested," We have studied all day yesterday and none of us have eaten much. Why don't we go out for breakfast and then come back to continue thinking?" Otherwise, our bodies won't have the energy ti think."
Qi Tian also spoke up at this moment, "I think what Miss Lin said makes a lot of sense. Let's go and have something to eat first."
The old dog chimed in, "Yes, let's go have something to eat first and go for a walk. I'm starving and my old back has been hurting from sitting for the past few days."
Mo Fan said helplessly, "All right."
After they went out, the warm sunlight instantly shone upon them, and their spirits were all invigorated. The road on the street was a bit damp. It seemed that it had rained last night. Now that the rain had stopped, the air was filled with the smell of soil and plants. Mo Fan and the others walked along, taking deep breaths of fresh air to get rid of the fatigue brought by these days.
As they were walking, suddenly Lin Jing excitedly ran towards a certain place. Mo Fan and the others looked in the direction Lin Jing was running in puzzlement. It turned out that Lin Jing saw the rainbow ahead and excitedly ran over. It seemed that she was very fond of this beautiful rainbow.
When Mo Fan and the others approached the place where Lin Jing was, Mo Fan couldn't help but tease, "This rainbow is a very ordinary thing. Why do you still act as excited as a child?"
Lin Jing replied, "Why not feel excited? What a beautiful thing a rainbow is. Besides, this thing can't be seen all the time. Usually, it's only possible to see it after it rains, and it also requires conditions such as air humidity and sunlight.So seeing this beautiful thing means we are very lucky. Don't you think it's very beautiful?"
After hearing Lin Jing's words, Mo Fan paused for a few seconds and suddenly shouted excitedly, "I understand, I understand." Having said that, he couldn't help but rush in front of Lin Jing, picked her up and circled her around, saying, "Thank you for reminding me."
When Mo Fan put Lin Jing down, everyone looked at him in puzzlement. The old dog couldn't help asking, "Old Mo, what exactly did you think of? Hurry up and tell everyone."
MoFan answered," Do you remember what you said before, Old Dog? You said that Donghuang Island might be a ghost island, and only ghosts can see it. This reminds me that Donghuang Island has always been there. It's just that we were blinded by something. So it's not that the explorers in history couldn't find Donghuang Island, but that they never saw it at all. It's as if ghosts have always been around us, but we just can't see them."
Lin Jing and Qi Tian were both savoring what Mo Fan had said. Only the old dog anxiously asked, "Old Mo, could you explain it more clearly? What exactly are you talking about? So where exactly is Donghuang Island?"
Mo Fan said calmly, "Old dog, stay calm. What I mean is that Toho Island has actually always been in the Sea of Japan. It's just that it's shrouded in something mysterious, so no one who goes to the Sea of Japan has ever seen that island. Do you still remember what Lin Jing said just now? She said that the reason why she was happy to see the rainbow was that it could only be discovered under special circumstances. So Donghuang Island can actually only be seen under special circumstances."
Lin Jing had a sudden inspiration and then asked, "Do you mean it's the same as what I think?" While Lin Jing was speaking, her eyes sparkled, as if she had understood Mo Fan's meaning.
Seeing Lin Jing's expression, Mo Fan immediately understood that Lin Jing already knew his thoughts. So he said, " 'Old dog', 'Dull Gourd', do you two still remember the content in the ancient scroll? It was recorded that when Xu Fu and his group saw Donghuang Island that day, the moon in the sky was red and there was a layer of mist surrounding the sea." The reason why the moon in the sky is red is that a total lunar eclipse occurred. This is a special kind of lighting phenomenon between the Earth, the moon and the sun. And when this lighting phenomenon interacts with the fog on the sea, perhaps the outline of Donghuang Island can be presented. Although I don't know why this is the case, I believe my judgment is accurate."
Qi Tian chimed in, "So, do you mean we can set off for Donghuang Island during the Mid-Autumn Festival this month, which is the time of the Chinese people?"
The old dog asked in puzzlement, "Why did we set off during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Could you all speak more clearly?"
Lin Jing also agreed, "Yes, if we set off a few days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, we are sure to find Donghuang Island."
Mo Fan nodded and turned to the old dog to explain, "Old dog, I always remind you to read more newspapers when you have time. At critical moments, a lot of important information is of great help to our work." During this month's Mid-Autumn Festival, we will encounter a once-in-a-century total lunar eclipse. At that time, the moon will turn into a big and round red moon. And as far as I know, the weather forecast news of these days has all released reports of thick fog over the sea. Therefore, the government has banned fishing boats from going out to sea to fish to avoid causing life safety accidents. All these factors, when combined, aren't they exactly the same as the situation that Xu Fu and his group encountered a thousand years ago? So I believe that we will surely find Donghuang Island this time."
The old dog suddenly understood and clapped its hands in approval.
Lin Jing asked in puzzlement at this moment, "Then how do we solve the problem of the ships and how can we bypass the government's control and go to the Sea of Japan?"
At this moment, Mo Fan gave a mysterious smile and said, "This is the time to ask our God of Wealth for help. I believe he is definitely capable of helping us solve these problems."
At this moment, Qi Tian and Lao Gou both looked at Mo Fan with mutual understanding, smiled at each other, and knew exactly who the God of Wealth was mentioned by Mo Fan.
At this moment, Mo Fan continued, "Alright." I really feel a bit hungry now, and I believe everyone else is too. Let's enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and then go to the God of Wealth.
So the group went to a famous restaurant in Shanghai. After having breakfast, they headed to the place where the man whom Mo Fan called the God of Wealth lived.
Yes, this person is referring to the old man named Yu Jun who bailed Mo Fan out of the police station two days ago. Mo Fan quickly located the place where the old man lived based on the address on the card given by the old man.
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Mofan and others followed the address on the card and arrived at the residence of the old man. They then arrived at a very imposing gate, with two stone lions placed on either side of it. On both sides of the entrance, there were also four or five bodyguards in black suits. From this, it can be seen that this old man was indeed of considerable wealth.
Just then, one of the leading bodyguards asked, "What are you all here for? If there's nothing urgent, please leave this place immediately."
Mofan stepped forward and said, "Your boss made an appointment with me to meet. You go in and tell your boss that Detective Mofan is here to see him, and he will know."
As soon as the bodyguard heard the name Mofan, he immediately greeted with a smile and said, "It's Mofan Detective. Our boss has already instructed us. As soon as we see you, we'll immediately take you to see him. Let me show you and your friend the way."
After mentioning that particular lead guard, he privately told one of his subordinates, "Hurry up and go and report to the boss. Detective Mo Fan has arrived."
So the four of them were led into the house by the bodyguards. When they entered the door, the first thing that caught their eyes was the courtyard filled with elements of Chinese culture. The architectural style inside could be described as having a classic and elegant appearance. It can be seen that the owner of this luxurious mansion is very familiar with and fond of Chinese culture.
Lin quietly said to Mo Fan, "This owner is clearly not an ordinary person. The layout and structure of the place reveal his extremely high standards for the decoration style of the residence. What also intrigued me was that throughout this place, elements of the architectural style of the Qin Dynasty could be seen everywhere. This clearly indicates that the owner of the house was very familiar with Qin Dynasty culture. From this, we can see that the owner of this house has conducted in-depth research on the Qin Dynasty."
Mofan replied in a low voice, "You're thinking the same as I am. What surprised me was also that I didn't expect this old man to be so familiar with ancient Chinese architecture, especially the culture of the Qin Dynasty."
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When Mo Fan and his companions reached the central lobby of the house, they saw an elderly man in a neatly pressed suit standing in front of them. This man was the one who had entrusted Mo Fan to search for Donghuang Island.
When the old man saw Mo Fan, he was extremely excited and rushed forward to say, "Detective Mo Fan, I've finally waited for you to come and see me. I'm sure you have found the way to reach Donghuang Island, haven't you?"
Mofan replied calmly, "Yes. I think I have indeed found the solution.""
The old man exclaimed excitedly, "That's wonderful! That's wonderful! Then let's discuss the specific arrangements for departure."
After the old man finished speaking, he suddenly realized that there were actually three other people accompanying Mo Fan when he came. Then he politely said, "Look at me. I'm a bit forgetful. I've forgotten that there are still three other guests here. First, let me introduce myself. My name is Yu Jun and I am the owner of this house. Given that I am much older than you all, from now on you can call me "Uncle Jun". I wonder how you all are addressed?"
Mofan then replied, "OK, Uncle Jun, I'll introduce them to you one by one. These two are Luo Han, nicknamed ''Old Dog'', and Qi Tian, nicknamed 'Dull gourd'. They have been my partners for many years and have been running the detective agency with me. And this lady is a teaching assistant in the Chinese History Department of Fudan University. She has now become my partner as well. The three of them will join us at that time and set off to search for Donghuang Island."
So the other three responded together, "Hello, Uncle Jun."
Yu said in response, "Hello, everyone. Since that's the case, there's no time to lose. Detective Mo Fan, please hurry up and tell me how you discovered the secret location of Donghuang Island. Tell me about it in detail. Meanwhile, let's discuss what specific things we need to prepare for the departure."
So, the four of them, including Uncle Jun, walked together to the meeting room in the house. In the meeting room, Mo Fan explained to Uncle Jun in detail his thoughts over the past few days, along with the content of the ancient scrolls, as well as the recent issue of the government's ban on sea voyages.
After listening to this, Jun Shu clapped his hands in approval and said, "So that's how it is. I can see why I've sent people to search for Donghuang Island so many times over the years but still haven't found it. The problem doesn't lie in the location, but in the time and natural conditions. Don't worry. Regarding the issue you mentioned earlier about the government's ban on going to sea, I still have some connections within the government. I believe they will give me this courtesy and allow us to go. As for the ships and the supplies needed on board, you can rest assured. I will handle it all. My men will take care of it. You just said that the total lunar eclipse would occur around the Mid-Autumn Festival. I calculated the time, and it would be ten days later. To be on the safe side, we will gather at the Shanghai dock three days later and set off for Donghuang Island. What do you think about it?"
Everyone unanimously agreed to Uncle Jun's suggestion. Mo Fan spoke first, saying, "Then let's do it your way. We'll meet at the Shanghai port three days later."
After the meeting, Uncle Jun warmly invited them to stay and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Everyone had a very pleasant chat together. During this period, Lin Jing asked Uncle Jun many questions about the culture and history of the Qin Dynasty. To the surprise of Mo Fan and others, Jun Shu knew much more about the history of the Qin Dynasty than they had imagined. Lin Jing exclaimed, "Uncle Jun, your research on the Qin Dynasty, I think you would be more than qualified to be a professor at a university."
Uncle Jun replied modestly, "Not at all, not at all. I'm just a little familiar with it."
Thus, today's meeting came to an end with a pleasant dinner.
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Three days later, they arrived at the Shanghai dock as scheduled. What met their eyes was a huge ship, beautifully equipped. Uncle Jun had already brought ten carefully selected bodyguards and was waiting for Mofan's arrival.
Uncle Jun saw Mo Fan and the others and said, "Everything we need for this trip has been prepared on this ship. As for the issue with the government, you don't need to worry. I have obtained the government's approval, so we can set sail without any hindrance. In addition, I also brought ten carefully selected bodyguards. They are my most trusted subordinates. In case any danger occurs on the island, they will be able to assist us."
Mofan and his companions had a brief conversation with Uncle Jun and then they all got on the boat and set off.
This adventure has officially begun!