Daomu Biji: The Mystic Nine Novel

In the Republic Era, the town of Changsha was protected by nine influential families collectively known as the "Old Nine Gates" or the "Mystic Nine." These powerful families maintained supreme control over all affairs within Changsha. In 1933, a mysterious train arrived at Changsha station, prompting Zhang Qishan, the leader of the Nine Gates and army commander of the station, to begin an investigation alongside Qi Tiezui. Their inquiries led them to discover a highly suspicious mine situated just outside Changsha. The story involves themes of friendship, schemes, conspiracies, and secrets as these powerful families navigate the complex political landscape of their era. This graverobbing novel explores the mysteries and dangers surrounding the discovery, intertwining the fates of the Nine Gates families with the enigmatic train and the suspicious mine.