The fifth memory concerning the Fengmen Zombie surfaced, accompanied by Zhang Wei's internal musings.
It was a conversation between the Fengmen Zombie and a companion who had tried to rescue him before his death. Their exchange was brief:
"More and more people are learning about the Dragon Locking Well," the Fengmen Zombie stated gravely. "We must prevent the situation from spreading, otherwise more people will covet it."
His companion nodded solemnly in response.
"The secret of the Dragon Locking Well must not be known by any more ghost exorcists. No one can resist its allure."
The companion sighed, lamenting, "Now I understand why every dynasty tried to prevent the Dragon Locking Well from being opened. This secret would only lead to chaos. I also believe the emperors of each dynasty wanted to monopolize the secret, which is why they destroyed all records of it before their dynasties fell, leaving only warnings against opening it."
The Fengmen Zombie agreed with his companion's words.
"It's unavoidable. The greater the benefit, the greater the risk. The secret of the Dragon Locking Well is too tempting. Such immense temptation inevitably carries immense risk. Just the spread of its secret would plunge the world into chaos, a risk no imperial family could bear."
"Even wise rulers, who resisted the temptation of the Dragon Locking Well's secret, were still afraid. Once the secret of the Dragon Locking Well got out, the consequences would be unimaginable, enough to drive people mad, especially powerful ghost exorcists and specters."
"So, we must control it as soon as possible. We cannot let the secret of the Dragon Locking Well spread."
Even though Zhang Wei could not see the Fengmen Zombie's expression, he understood from the tone that followed how much the Fengmen Zombie valued the secret of the Dragon Locking Well.
"Anyone who is not one of us and knows the secret, kill them. It's also a way to feed the Dragon Locking Well, as its opening requires a certain number of powerful ghost exorcists and specters."
This memory concluded with the Fengmen Zombie's statement.
And then, nothing more.
The Fengmen Zombie, having been refined into an Iron Coffin Zombie, retained very few memories, only a handful.
However, despite the limited memories, Zhang Wei had learned a significant secret.
"Fat Brother, the Tailor, and Joan all mentioned that the Senluo Division's next plan requires a large number of powerful specters. Is it not to expand the Senluo Division's scale, but for the opening of the Dragon Locking Well?" Zhang Wei pondered, recalling these memories. "Was the Senluo Division established for the Dragon Locking Well? Is the secret the Fengmen Zombie spoke of related to the Senluo Division's purpose?"
As Zhang Wei was thinking, the Fengmen Zombie finished recalling his memories and spoke to him.
"In this era, with the passage of time, only the absolute prohibition against opening the Dragon Locking Well remains. Even the Wei Dao Division, which currently governs the ghost exorcism world of Da Xia, is unaware of it."
"But child, based on the memories I retained, the reason the Dragon Locking Well cannot be opened is not just because of its dangers, but because it hides a secret that is a great temptation to any ghost exorcist or specter."
As he spoke, the Fengmen Zombie's thoughts flooded Zhang Wei's mind:
"Although the secret of the Dragon Locking Well has been destroyed by various dynasties over time, since my family still has my portrait, they must remember the secret of the Dragon Locking Well. Even if they don't know it, they surely know more than the Wei Dao Division."
"By revealing this now, I should be able to make the child realize that I am indeed his great-grandfather."
Following this, an image of the Fengmen Zombie appearing confident appeared in Zhang Wei's mind.
On the surface, Zhang Wei showed excitement after the Fengmen Zombie finished speaking.
"You actually know this? It seems the probability of you being my great-grandfather is at least ninety percent. Great-grandfather, do you have any other proof? Provide one more."
"Uh, isn't that enough?" The Fengmen Zombie pondered, realizing he had too few memories to prove anything.
At this moment, Zhang Wei, understanding the Fengmen Zombie's thoughts, casually added, "How about this, I'll ask a few questions. Although your memory is lost, you should still have memories of the family. I'll ask a few questions, some true and some false. You judge for yourself. If you can identify one, it will prove you are my great-grandfather."
Afterward, Zhang Wei casually made up a few questions, until he posed one:
"Great-grandfather, do you remember someone named Zhuo Jun? If you do, what was your relationship with him?"
Upon hearing this, the Fengmen Zombie's pupils contracted sharply.
"Zhuo Jun?! I remember him. I am his paternal uncle."
Zhang Wei then appeared incredibly excited.
"That's right, you really are my great-grandfather! I can't believe you still remember him when I casually mentioned my ancestor's name. No, I should call you great-uncle now."
"Hmm? Ancestor? Child, what is your relationship with Zhuo Jun?"
"To be honest, Great-grandfather, I am a descendant of ancestor Zhuo Jun. And to be frank, the portrait of my great-uncle in the family was left by ancestor Zhuo Jun after his death. I heard he always admired you and was murmuring your name before he died."
"Ding! The Fengmen Zombie's eyes welled up with tears... Zhuo Jun, so it was you. He's actually Zhuo Jun's descendant."
"Host has gained System Points +300!"
At this moment, upon learning Zhang Wei's identity, the Fengmen Zombie looked upon Zhang Wei with even greater favor.
"The little fellow Zhuo Jun who admired me back then has grown up and become capable. My family is not extinct, they are alive, and they have passed down my portrait. It was not in vain that I meticulously taught you, you brat Zhuo Jun, haha!"
"And speaking of which, this child looks somewhat similar to Zhuo Jun. Both have very clear eyes. Zhuo Jun has successors!"
After this reunion, Zhang Wei and the Fengmen Zombie became familiar with each other, talking about almost everything.
"Child, can you tell me about the family? And what exactly is the secret of the Dragon Locking Well? My memory is too severely lacking, I can't recall the secret anymore."
"I can't tell you this, Great-Uncle. Mainly because you are still imprisoned here and are frequently interrogated. Although you are my Great-Uncle, for the sake of the family, I cannot risk revealing the secret. What if the Wei Dao Division uses special methods to make you confess?"
"That's true, that's true. It's right for you to be so cautious, haha, as expected of my descendant, this caution is excellent!"
Zhang Wei smiled. After chatting with the Fengmen Zombie for a while longer, he found a few topics and seized the opportunity to ask the question he most wanted to know.
"Great-Uncle, I heard you were refined into an Iron Coffin Zombie by the Senluo Division and even joined them?"
"Yes, because they were also after the secret of the Dragon Locking Well, so we reached an agreement."
"I see. By the way, I heard the purpose of the Senluo Division's establishment is related to the Dragon Locking Well, is it related to that secret?"
"Indeed, it is related. Senluo told me about this." The Fengmen Zombie looked at Zhang Wei with curiosity. "Child, are you also interested in the Senluo Division? When I have a chance to get out, we can have our family cooperate with the Senluo Division."
"Cooperation is not necessary, and I'm not particularly interested either. Actually, I have some grievances with the Senluo Division."
Zhang Wei feigned hesitation, and then, under the Fengmen Zombie's questioning, he revealed his enmity with the Senluo Division.
The next moment.
"Ding! The Fengmen Zombie is furious. Damn Senluo Division, how dare you harm my descendant! Don't let me get out, I want the Senluo Division destroyed!"
"Host has gained System Points +310!"