Chapter 1555: Experiment

Leo sat down and reluctantly opened a book titled "The Western Xia Tribute Records." He spent half the day reading, but didn't even come across the word "dagger." How long would this take? Leo realized the absurdity of his proposal. He wasn't trained in archaeology; these ancient texts were different from modern language, each character requiring careful interpretation to understand its precise meaning. To make matters worse, many characters were so obscure that even dictionaries couldn't help. He often had to consult Old Sam for a rough idea. Some characters even stumped Old Sam, necessitating consultation with other experts. After a day of reading, Leo left Old Sam's office, feeling unsteady on his feet. He felt utterly exhausted. He blinked hard, seeing the ancient characters swim before his eyes like taunting tadpoles. Leo walked to Chloe's lab, where she was still busy. He sat outside to organize his thoughts. Soon, Chloe emerged and asked, "Did you find anything?" Leo shook h