Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

After Old Liu left with the copper ball, Xu Mingjie stood in the yard, looking at the dark night sky, his heart restless for a long time. What exactly was that copper ball? Why did it appear in his courtyard? Are those strange noises really an unsolvable mystery as Old Liu said?

Xu Mingjie stood in the yard, watching Old Liu's back gradually disappear into the night, and the doubts and uneasiness in his heart could not be dispelled. He felt exhausted, as if he was overwhelmed by the strange things that happened in the past few days. Xu Mingjie was not the kind of person who was easily frightened, but this time, his heart was really in a mess.

"What should I do?" He muttered to himself, as if he was asking himself, or as if he was seeking answers from the night sky. Although Old Liu told him to stay away from the copper ball, it did not reduce his doubts. On the contrary, the more he was told not to touch it, the more he felt that the secret behind it was attracting him, like an invisible hand pulling him, forcing him to explore.

He needed to find someone to talk to, not only to relieve his inner pressure, but also to find a clue. When he returned to the house, he saw that his wife Zhang Lili had already lain down, but he still felt that he had a lot to say. He lay down on the bed gently, looking at his wife sideways, but he kept thinking about how to start.

Zhang Lili sensed the movement around her and opened her eyes. Seeing Xu Mingjie's confused face, she knew she couldn't stay out of it any longer. "Mingjie, are you worried about something? Why don't you tell me about it? Maybe I can give you some advice."

Xu Mingjie looked into her eyes, feeling somewhat touched, but also helpless. Zhang Lili had always been his strongest supporter in life, but this time, he hesitated whether to let her get involved in this bizarre incident. However, looking at his wife's concerned eyes, he finally decided to reveal his inner doubts.

"Lily," Xu Mingjie whispered, with a hint of fatigue in his tone, "What happened these days is too abnormal. Do you remember the copper ball I mentioned to you? Tonight, it appeared again..."

Zhang Lili listened to his story, and the expression on her face gradually changed from initial doubt to worry. She felt Xu Mingjie's fear and could understand his inner confusion at the moment. "Do you think these things are related to the copper ball?" She asked tentatively, trying to sort out the ins and outs of the matter.

Xu Mingjie nodded and continued, "I don't know why, but I have a strong feeling that it is not an ordinary object. Its appearance is always accompanied by strange things, and... Old Liu also said that my grandfather had encountered similar things before."

"Your grandfather?" Zhang Lili asked in surprise, "So how did he handle it at that time?"

Xu Mingjie shook his head and sighed: "Old Liu didn't say much, just told me not to touch that thing again. He even took the copper ball away, saying that he would keep it temporarily. But I always feel that this matter will not end so easily."

Zhang Lili thought for a while and gently held Xu Mingjie's hand: "Mingjie, I think we should calm down and think carefully. Since Old Liu said that, it means he should know something we don't know. But you also said that this matter is related to your grandfather. Maybe we should start with the family history to see if we can find more clues."

Xu Mingjie was touched by what he heard. His wife's words made him realize that he had been anxiously looking for answers from the outside, but ignored the place where the most clues might be hidden - family history. Perhaps the key to this matter lies in his grandfather's past, but he has never really understood his grandfather's story in depth.

"You're right. Maybe I should look for clues from my grandfather's relics and family records." Xu Mingjie said slowly, as if he had found a feasible way in his mind.

Zhang Lili nodded and said gently, "Let's check it together. No matter what the problem is, I will face it with you. You are not alone, we are a family."

Xu Mingjie felt warm in his heart, and his wife's support comforted him. He suddenly realized that although things seemed complicated, he was not alone. He had a family and a wife, and they might find more answers by facing these unknown challenges together.

"Thank you, Lily," he whispered, "I feel better having you around."

Zhang Lili smiled softly, moved closer to him, and said gently: "Don't think too much, get a good night's sleep first, and we'll sort these things out from the beginning tomorrow. Maybe the light of day will allow us to see more clearly."

Xu Mingjie nodded. Although he still had many questions in his mind, his wife's comfort finally made him feel a little calm. The two of them snuggled together, and in the night, Xu Mingjie's heartbeat gradually returned to normal.

However, just as he was about to fall asleep, he heard the subtle sound again. The sound seemed closer than before, as if it was lingering outside the window. Xu Mingjie suddenly opened his eyes, and his breathing became rapid unconsciously. He wanted to sit up and take a look, but Zhang Lili's hand gently pressed on his chest.

"Don't be afraid, it's just the sound of the wind." Her voice was soft and calm, and she seemed unaware of the unusual sound.

Xu Mingjie was silent for a moment, but finally chose to follow his wife's advice. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and forced himself to ignore the faint sound.

"The sound of the wind..." He muttered to himself, trying to convince himself. But he knew it was definitely not just the sound of the wind.

After a dreamless night, Xu Mingjie decided to start investigating his grandfather's past the next morning. He searched through boxes and cabinets, looking for any objects or records left by his grandfather that might be useful. Zhang Lili also helped, carefully sorting out the old boxes and documents, and occasionally handing Xu Mingjie something she thought was useful.

"Mingjie, look at this." Zhang Lili suddenly took out a yellowed diary from an old wooden box. Xu Mingjie took the diary and his heart beat faster. His grandfather's name was written on the cover. He carefully opened the diary and found that it recorded many details of his grandfather's life when he was young.

However, the more he turned the pages, the heavier his mood became. He found that the content of the second half of the diary became increasingly strange, and his grandfather seemed to have been troubled by some inexplicable things. The diary repeatedly mentioned an "object", but the description was vague, as if his grandfather was unwilling to speak directly about the true appearance of this object.

"I guess... this 'object' is the copper ball." Xu Mingjie whispered, with a vague idea in his mind.