Tomb Raiding: The Bloodline of Dragons and Snakes, Starting from the Kunlun Divine Palace

"Chairman, do you know why I immediately recognized the figure in this image as the Golden Cicada we've been searching for?"

“Look at his posture; in our terms, this is meditation.”

"Also known as 'Ku Chan' (枯禅), because he sits for long periods without lying down, appearing as still as a withered tree, hence the name 'Ku Mu Chan' (枯木禅)."

"Chairman, take a closer look. When this figure sits cross-legged, doesn't it resemble a straight, towering tree, rooted in the mountains, standing tall and unyielding?"

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"I'm going~"

Wu Tianjiao exclaimed inwardly. It was no wonder he was surprised. After the young monk explained the scene of light and shadow before him, he could clearly see that the monk sitting cross-legged was no ordinary person.

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"Good! Good! Good!"

Just then, Jude Kao suddenly stood up from his chair, praising him repeatedly, his expression showing great excitement.

"Legend has it that this celestial silk cassock is impervious to evil spirits, untainted by the five elements, and impervious to weapons; wearing it prevents one from falling into the cycle of reincarnation."

“None of these are important. What I care about most is protection from evil spirits and freedom from reincarnation. If I had this treasure, wouldn’t I be able to live longer and get rid of the signs of my body’s gradual decline?”

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Wu Tianjiao was immediately stunned. What was going on?

Chapter 178: Feigning Compromise, New Mission

Why does he give off the feeling of watching a mastermind behind the scenes with his lines and mannerisms?

It was exactly like the Voldemort he remembered, the one who wanted immortality.

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Jude Kao's laughter abruptly stopped, and he turned to look at the young monk:

"Master, based on this portrait, can you determine the exact location of the treasure we are looking for?"

However, this time the young monk did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at the map of the mountains in front of him and, while walking clockwise, gently twirled the prayer beads in his hand.

"The mountains in the light and shadow are majestic and imposing, sometimes piercing the clouds, sometimes swirling with clouds and mist, sometimes surging and undulating, in a thousand different shapes, sometimes stretching and gently falling, bowing to the green fields; or sometimes disappearing without a trace, their forms vanishing."

"The mountain range is clearly a dragon vein passed down since ancient times, but it is different now."

"If you remove the [Golden Cicada] from the image, it becomes a completely sick dragon! The entire map presents an image of utter laziness, like a taut, flickering candle; if it breaks, the land will be desolate and lonely!"

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Wu Tianjiao stood aside, staring intently at the young monk before him. The man was indeed very knowledgeable; whatever came out of his mouth had an irresistible quality that made people instinctively want to believe it.

A word immediately came to Wu Tianjiao's mind:

"It makes sense!"

However, he had a vague feeling that he might develop an inexplicable connection with this place.

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"tread!"

With a crisp sound, the young monk stopped and looked up at Jude Kao on the platform:

"After Jin Chanzi attained Buddhahood, he passed away on the day of his death. His personal treasures and remains were very likely buried in these mountains by his descendants."

"Now that we have this map, we've found a very strong clue. At least it proves that the existence of the Heavenly Silkworm Robe is possible..."

"Now all we need to do is find the tomb where Jin Chanzi is buried, and then all the answers will be revealed."

"This humble monk is willing to serve the chairman with utmost loyalty and personally go to the scene to explore the tomb of Jin Chanzi."

The young monk put his hands together and bowed slightly.

In the hall, Qiu Dekao's eyes flashed like lightning for a fleeting moment. He turned to look at Wu Tianjiao, who was standing still, and pondered:

"Wu Tianjiao, the information you provided is quite important."

"Since you have expressed your desire to join our Jude Kao Company, I have agreed to it as agreed."

"From now on, your treatment will be the same as that of the frontline staff, and this mission is to lead A Ning and the Master to successfully reach the burial place of Jin Chanzi."

The moment the words fell.

"Da da da!"

A figure strode in from near the entrance to the hallway.

Wu Tianjiao's eyes lit up at the sight of the newcomer. The newcomer had short, black hair, wore a copper coin bracelet, a tight-fitting black bodysuit, a slender figure, and a crop top.

It was Ah Ning, the one I remembered.

Just then, a familiar voice rang in his mind.

[Random Task; Gain A Ning's Brief Attention 1/1]

[Completed!]

[Reward generated; Inventory +1.]

[Special Quest Triggered; Ancient Relics (Jin Chanzi's Tomb)]

[Mission: Lead Aning and Yuanxin to successfully reach the area within 50 kilometers marked on the map 0/1]

[Spotted Wu Xie within two days: 0/1]

[Please keep up the good work, host!]

"system!"

"System, can you hear me?"

"I'm talking to you!"

Wu Tianjiao looked at the words in his mind and asked a question, somewhat puzzled.

"System, I'll teach you one last time. If you still pretend not to hear, don't blame me for slacking off."

[Sizzle~]

[Host, please stop yelling. I need to rest too.]

You work regular hours, nine to five, and I receive the same treatment.

[Also! Host, please do not slack off. If the conditions are not met within the mission time limit, there will be a random penalty.]

[For example, "kissing" the thousand-year-old mummified corpse of the Loulan Queen.]

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Wu Tianjiao was momentarily confused:

"What kind of ridiculous rule is this? Why didn't you tell me before I bound myself to it?"

"Isn't your program supposed to help me become the strongest king in this world?"

[Host, please use polite language. If you continue to be so unreasonable, I can promote you to "King of Verbal Mastery."]

[Furthermore, once the system is successfully bound, returns and exchanges are not accepted.]

[Please complete this as soon as possible, host!]

[Special Quest Triggered; Ancient Relics (Jin Chanzi's Tomb)]

[Spotted Wu Xie within two days: 0/1]

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What kind of "weird" system have I been stuck with? Why does this system feel abnormal?

Thinking of this, Wu Tianjiao reached out a hand and subconsciously rubbed his aching head.

"Snapped!"

Just then, a hand reached out from the side and grabbed Wu Tianjiao's wrist.

“Emma…”

"What are you doing?"

Wu Tianjiao was startled, for the monk Yuanxin was right in front of him, his smooth forehead and handsome features creating a striking and powerful impression.

"Young friend Wu Tianjiao, I have been watching you from the very beginning. Your cheeks are flushed and your eyebrows are faintly shaped like a '川' (river) shape. Have you encountered any troubles?"

"Why don't you chat with this humble monk for a bit, so that I can help you resolve your troubles?"

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“Master Yuanxin is nothing serious. I was just tied to the cross for too long and my body is a little weak and tired. I will be fine after a short rest.”

Wu Tianjiao waved his hand, declining Yuanxin's kind offer.

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"Amitabha Buddha, benefactor, please heed this old monk's advice!"

"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form!"