Disclaimer: I do not own Grave Robbers' Chronicles/盗墓笔记.
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I heard about the sword from one of my acquaintances.
The description sounded familiar, so I decided to buy it. It was as simple as that. Who knows, maybe it even contains a clue about my past.
What I didn't expect, was for the man selling the ancient sword to be familiar as well. So much so that I fell into a daze trying to remember him. It was no use, though.
"Is this price alright? Since you were recommended by a friend, I already lowered the price." Wu Sanxing (吴三省) said.
I agreed. I didn't actually hear the price, but I could estimate; people of our profession needs to know what is and isn't valuable. Besides, I have way more money than I know what to do with. Despite the fact that I never take any relics from the tombs. Maybe because my hiring price is ridiculously high. Or maybe because I rarely has a reason to use any money. Tombs are just as comfortable to sleep in as hotels.
As I exited the building, I heard Wu Sanxing yelling at someone. Said person yelled back, "No way! Shouldn't you leave the good stuff to me? You sold it way too quick."
The young man looked to be in his mid-twenties and gave of a feeling of cleanliness and innocence not usually associated with people of our profession—or most adults in general. What an unusual person, I decided, he probably isn't a grave robber. However, what's odd is that he felt slightly familiar as well. I inwardly shook my head; it's probably due to his familial resemblance with Wu Sanxing.
He pointed at me and Wu Sanxing nodded from his position near the window, probably indicating that, yes, he has the sword. Suddenly, the young man looked devastated. So much so that I felt some stirring of guilt. Did he want the sword that much? Well, it's not like I can actually give it to you. I silently apologized.
I put him out of my mind; it's not like we're going to see each other ever again.
Some of the phrasing may sound awkward because Daomu was originally a Chinese book. I apologize.
To be honest, I don't actually expect anyone to read this story, but I like the series, so I'm writing it.