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

"Tsk..."

"That's strange...it shouldn't be like this..."

Wang Pangzi was holding a flashlight, the beam sweeping back and forth across the surrounding stone walls.

His eyes followed the area of ​​light radiation, his expression growing increasingly puzzled.

Wang Yueban stepped forward and approached the middle-aged man, Kong Zhengye, before speaking somewhat uncertainly:

"Um..."

"Old Kong... don't you feel like something's off about this place?"

.......

Upon hearing Wang Pangzi's words, Kong Zhengye's expression also turned serious, and he looked intently at the spot where Wang Yueban's flashlight beam was shining.

"Old Kong, this is the strange place I told you about."

"Do you remember how many days ago this hole was discovered? If I remember correctly, it was about five days ago."

“At that time, vegetable farmers near this mountainous area suddenly heard a loud ‘boom’, followed by a small landslide on the mountainside, which revealed the entrance to the 0.2-meter tomb passage.”

Upon hearing this, Kong Zhengye frowned and retorted:

"Fatty Wang, stop rambling and get to the point."

Wang Yueban narrowed her eyes and spoke directly without hesitation:

"Um... when we teamed up to join, there were a few details I wonder if you still remember."

"First of all, there are the bluestone bricks. The patterns on the surface of these bricks did not show any signs of weathering at the time."

"And then there's this moss. Normally, moss and similar plants grow in dark and damp places. When we came in, this area was practically devoid of moisture."

"Most importantly, I checked the weekly weather forecast for Rongcheng on my phone, and it clearly shows that this area... hasn't had any rain for about a week..."

Chapter 187: The Dark and Deep Tomb Passage of the Qin Empire

"So this moss only grew on its own in a dry environment within just two or three days... that's really abnormal..."

Wang Yueban stared at the bluestone brick wall, muttering to himself:

"Based on my experience, this phenomenon is probably not something that can be caused by the presence of malevolent energy and yin energy in the tomb."

...........

"boom!"

There was a muffled sound.

"Hey~"

"What are you doing! You're so rough! Don't you know that this will inflict some kind of damage on my handsome face?"

Suddenly, Ah Ning, who had been following Wu Tianjiao, punched the fat man on the head. A clear look of displeasure appeared on her pretty face.

“Wang Pangzi, what era are we living in? You’re still spouting these unreliable ‘weird theories’ here. Stop talking nonsense and misleading people.”

"This is the suburbs of Rongcheng, so there is less traffic and the air temperature is much lower than in the city."

"Moreover, the entrance to the tomb passage is located near the mountainside, with no obstructions on the surroundings, making it a crucial point for air circulation."

Just then, Wu Tianjiao suddenly felt a blur before his eyes!

........

Rongcheng itself is known as a mountain city!

The terrain here is undulating, and the overall altitude is relatively high!

"With so many lush trees all around, and a large temperature difference between day and night, moisture in the air easily remains in the gaps and on the surface of the bluestone bricks. As the temperature changes, water stains will gradually appear. Moreover, the growth cycle of moss and similar plants is very short, so it is not surprising that they grow in such a short time."

Ah Ning glared at Fatty Wang, rolled her eyes, and retreated to Wu Tianjiao's side.

........

Fatty Wang opened his mouth, but seeing Ah Ning's "don't talk nonsense if you don't understand" attitude, he felt that his intelligence had been insulted.

“Hey! Ah Ning, I’m not lying to you. Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. There really is something wrong with the moss on this wall.”

......

"Alright, Fatty, stop talking. Apart from you and Kong Zhengye, this is the first time for everyone here. Besides, Aning's analysis is based on solid facts."

"Don't release your illogical guesses to scare people."

Wu Xie finally couldn't stand it anymore. He walked over and pulled him back to the back of the crowd to prevent him from being bullied by everyone.

"Tsk~"

"Why don't you guys believe me, Fatty...?"

"Woooo..."

...................

Wu Tianjiao couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he watched Wang Pangzi's mouth being covered by Wu Xie once again.

This guy is just outspoken, even though Wu Tianjiao knew that what Wang Yueban said might be true.

No! It must be true.

There is definitely something strange about this tomb, but his words will not be accepted until everyone sees it for themselves.

It's like asking a bald person to go to a barbershop; they're lucky if they aren't kicked out.

.........

Just then, Wu Tianjiao's vision blurred again.

He quickly shone his flashlight over the area, but there was still nothing there.

His heart sank; what on earth was going on?

Wu Tianjiao could attribute the earlier flash of the dark shadow to a lapse in vision; such visual illusions were understandable in a dimly lit environment.

However, Wu Tianjiao couldn't accept the fact that the same visual error had occurred twice. He locked his gaze on the dark area and shone his flashlight there.

The straight beam of light dispelled the surrounding darkness and shone on the bluestone bricks, reflecting back an image without any problems.

This scene made Wu Tianjiao very uneasy; he felt uneasy until he figured out what the dark figure was.

"What's wrong, Benefactor Wu?"

Master Yuanxin, standing to the side, looked at Wu Tianjiao's face with a puzzled expression and spoke up.

"I urge you not to listen to the slander of others, for it will not only cloud your judgment but also blind you!"

"Amitabha!"

Monk Yuanxin put his hands together, bowed slightly, and walked past Wu Tianjiao toward the front.

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"Woooooo~"

"You bald monk, what nonsense are you spouting? Your fat master is telling the truth! The truth!"

"Wu Xie, don't stop me! Let me fight this bald monk to the death!"

Wu Xie quickly covered Wang Pangzi's mouth, preventing him from saying what he was about to say. Wang Pangzi even shed tears.

He had never been treated like this since he became a tomb raider.

For the first time, Fatty Wang felt that his professional prestige had been undermined.

............

The tomb passage of the Qin Empire was dark and deep, and the sound of everyone's footsteps was unusually loud in such a closed corridor.

Aside from some interpersonal communication, everyone could hear each other's breathing.

This was a straight corridor, and the lights above Luo Weier and the students of the academy not far ahead were bright, clearly indicating the way for Wu Tianjiao and the others.

Suddenly Wu Tianjiao noticed that Luo Weier had stopped, and then he heard a series of exclamations.

The students from the academy immediately gathered around him.

The lights were flashing, as if people were watching something. Wu Tianjiao and his group saw that something unexpected had happened ahead and quickly ran over.

Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that it was actually a stone sculpture.

Looking at the color and material of the surface, it was found to be similar in style to the bluestone bricks on the surrounding walls.

However, the style in front of us is much larger.

Luo Weier observed carefully for a moment, then had the tall young man Jiang Jiaxu behind him take photos to collect information. He turned to Wu Xie and asked:

"Are you familiar with this Wu Xie thing? Could you tell us about it? It's really worth studying and recording."

Wu Xie stepped forward from the crowd, placed his hand on the solitary bluestone brick statue in front of him, observed it for a moment, and then spoke with some uncertainty:

"During the Qin Dynasty, after the liberation of Shoushan, the art of Shoushan stone carving developed and improved significantly, and many excellent works were produced during that era."

"This should be a Shoushan stone carving of a 'Phoenix Seeking Mating,' meticulously carved from a single piece of Shoushan stone. A phoenix is ​​encased in a bamboo basket, its head peeking out through the gap in the basket's eyelets. The carving delicately depicts the animal's courtship expression and cleverly utilizes the various natural colors of Shoushan stone, making the entire stone carving lifelike and vibrant..."