The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

"Is Mr. Fang Yun home?"

"If you're a guest, you can come in."

Fang Yun said calmly.

"Excuse me, Mr. Fang Yun, the Huo family has a favor to ask!"

"Guests are welcome, please come inside and let's talk!"

……

“Master Wu, you know that the biggest taboo in our line of work is to reveal the employer’s information. For example, if a buyer asks about this set of jade, I naturally won’t mention your name. That’s the rule in our line of work. I can only tell you that the people looking for the items you mentioned are surnamed Huo.”

"I really can't say anything more about other matters, but if you have any more good stuff like this in the future, Master Wu, please bring it to me. I'll sell it faster than you expect, and I'll raise the price you offer by 20%."

(King's)

Old Hai said.

At this point, Wu Xie knew that he probably wouldn't get any useful information from Lao Hai.

Just then, the little girl returned with all the money she had withdrawn from the bank.

Wu Xie glanced at the whole bag and checked its authenticity briefly.

He then left Hero Mountain with the money.

After returning, Wu Xie and Pan Zi changed hotels again.

Now that I have money in my pocket, my living standards are naturally quite good.

Wu Xie saved the rest of the money, after covering medical and living expenses.

After all, a portion of this money also belonged to Uncle San.

If he spends too lavishly, he won't be able to explain himself when his third uncle comes back.

And so Wu Xie continued his laid-back life.

Until one day, the girl at the front desk called Wu Xie and asked him to go to the lobby.

They said someone was looking for Wu Xie.

Wu Xie's peaceful life was thus disrupted once again.

Chapter 253 People from the Huo Family Arrive! Third Uncle Has Disappeared!

"Who would come looking for me out of nowhere? I've already changed hotels, so logically no one should know my whereabouts."

Wu Xie walked into the hall with a belly full of questions.

"Hello, Mr. Wu, this is our business card."

As he spoke, the man in the suit took out a card from his jacket pocket and handed it to Wu Xie.

Wu Xie took a closer look at the contents of the card.

"International Marine Resources Company".

Wu Xie understood that this so-called marine resources company was actually based on modern navigation routes and ancient books left behind.

It is speculated that there may be a shipwreck that has sunk to the bottom of the sea, and efforts are being made to salvage the shipwreck.

Wu Xie had seen glimpses of such industries in his grandfather's notes.

This kind of profession has actually existed from ancient times to the present, after all, it is found on cargo ships engaged in trade at sea.

Often, very valuable items are found there, especially after tomb raiding became prevalent.

Many ships traveling to and from overseas were laden with Chinese cultural relics.

However, due to various reasons, many ships sank near China.

These people were specifically there to search for traces of these kinds of ships.

Wu Xie was very puzzled, as he didn't recognize a single person like this in 603.

How could I suddenly find myself?

If we're talking about the jade set I sold before, I've already moved to a different address.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be possible to find one's place so easily.

Perhaps the man in the suit noticed Wu Xie's confusion.

"Our visit this time was quite abrupt, and we understand that you may not be clear about it. Could you please give us some time to explain? I think you will understand the reason after I finish explaining."

The man quickly said.

Wu Xie nodded.

Here’s what happened: “The week before last, Wu Sansheng came to our company and talked with our boss for five hours. The two of them got along very well, like old friends who hadn’t seen each other in a long time. I was also there to listen to their conversation, and they mentioned an underwater ruin. I wonder if you’ve heard of it, Mr. Wu?”

"However, it doesn't matter if you haven't heard of it before. The board of directors also felt that the clues provided by Mr. Wu Sansheng were very powerful, and everyone was also very curious. So they used funds to equip Mr. Wu Sansheng with some equipment, ships, and some assistants, and started this trip to the underwater ruins."

"At first, their trip went very smoothly, and we were able to locate them. But on the morning of the day before yesterday, Mr. Wu Sansheng's boat suddenly lost contact. No matter how we tried to locate them, we couldn't find their position. It was as if they had vanished into thin air."

The man was still talking when Wu Xie suddenly interrupted him.

“We’re all sensible people, so there’s no need for this long-winded explanation. I just want to know what your purpose is in coming to see me this time. Just state your intentions.”

Wu Xie said expressionlessly.

"Since that's the case, I won't waste any more words. There are already clues indicating that the ship your third uncle was on was not far from the underwater ruins he mentioned. Presumably, the place where his ship disappeared was near the ruins. We can boldly guess that he may have entered an ancient tomb."

the man said.

"Actually, there's a truth I have to tell you. According to our estimation, the ship your third uncle was on may have been attacked. If the three of them had already dived into the underwater ruins, they might have survived, but that place is very far from the land, so it's impossible for them to swim back."

The woman standing nearby seized the opportunity to speak.

"According to your third uncle's original plan, if they find the location of the ruins, they will go down to investigate first, and then return to the ship to carry out a second investigation. If they do not find the ship after returning, they may perish at sea. Our company is also preparing to send a second exploration team."

"Our boss has thought it over and decided that it would be safer to invite you along for the second trip. What do you think?"

The woman quickly said.

"Although these two people revealed their origins, there were many flaws in their language. It was impossible to tell how much of their words were true and how much was false. However, I can conclude that Uncle San must have gone to the underwater ruins. The reason these people came to me is probably because they thought Uncle San had told me about the entrance to the ruins and they wanted me to lead them to find it."

Wu Xie thought to himself.

"Going this time is not out of the question, but I need to find someone first. Here's what I'll do: I'll call the number on this business card within 24 hours and then let you know whether I'm going or not."

Wu Xie said.

“Mr. Wu Xie, the situation is quite urgent. I hope you can give us a reply as soon as possible. The location of that ruin will change drastically within three days, and it is possible that ships will not be able to appear in that sea area.”

After saying these words, the man left the hotel with the woman.

……

“The Huo family members speak in a half-truthful manner, which is not in line with the Huo family’s style at all. You should go back first.”

Fang Yun said calmly.

The two had no choice but to leave the antique shop.

"Clang clang clang!"

"Fang Yun, it's me, Wu Xie. I need to talk to you."

"come in."

Wu Xie entered the antique shop and saw Fang Yun sitting in a chair with his eyes closed, resting. He immediately knelt down on the ground.

“These are guests, how can we make them kneel? Stand up and speak.”

Fang Yun slowly opened her eyes.

"I would like to ask you for a favor, Fang Yun."

Wu Xie said, his voice trembling with tears.

When Wu Xie heard the words of the man and woman who had come to find him before...

Wu Xie was actually devastated.

Of all the family members, my third uncle was the closest to me, and he would always think of me first if anything happened.

Now that his third uncle has disappeared without a trace, Wu Xie is actually extremely anxious.

Fortunately, Wu Xie had matured a lot from his previous trip to the tomb of King Lu Shang, and he did not rashly leave with the two of them.

Instead, their first thought was to ask Fang Yun for help.

"Whether you ask me for a favor or anything else, I've said it before, guests are guests, come sit down and let's talk."

Fang Yun's tone became serious.

Wu Xie quickly got up.

"You must have come to see me this time to talk about your third uncle, right? The Huo family also came to see you. The fact that you came to see me so quickly shows that you have grown up a bit. If you had been betrayed and were kept in the dark, that would have been a disgrace to the Wu family."

Fang Yun said calmly.

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Chapter 254 Nansha! This woman is extraordinary!