Based on his experience, that must be a mechanical button. He cautiously pressed it, but to his surprise, there was no reaction.
The man tried various methods, like pressing lightly three times, holding it down, or even pressing it nine times.
Unfortunately, the mechanism didn't budge at all. Did he make a mistake somewhere?
He raised his hand and suddenly noticed a bit of brown powder on his fingertip. He leaned in to take a closer look—it was dried blood!
His eyes lit up. This mechanism requires blood to open!
He hurriedly pricked his finger and dripped a drop of blood onto it. Sure enough, the mechanism opened, revealing the treasure hidden inside.
It was something like a compass, but he couldn't understand it. He wasn't concerned about any protection; his mind was on his woman.
He quickly wrapped the item and hid it in his clothes, then retraced his steps and continued dusting the bookshelf in the study room.
