The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Faced with such a tempting offer of money, the crew members whispered among themselves around the captain.

They were basically saying that once this deal was done, we wouldn't need to go out to sea again for at least six months, and that we were only taking this group with us.

Seeing his men's anxious expressions, the boat captain was indeed very worried himself.

No one can resist the temptation of money once they land, especially for those who live on ships at this port.

The boat was their lifeline; all the money they had to support their families depended on it.

"Let's set the time for 12 noon. We'll set sail immediately when it's 12 o'clock."

"That's what the boat captain said."

The man nodded.

Next, let's take a look at Fang Yun and Wu Xie.

"Let me briefly introduce our group's names and positions. Just call me Xiao Zhang. This beautiful lady is Aning. Professor Gu is in charge of cultural relic appraisal. Mu Ziqi is in charge of the instruments. Wu Yong is the engineer in charge of the computers. The doctor is a foreigner. Mr. Wu and Mr. Fang are also here."

The man then explained the group of people who had gone to the Spratly Islands to everyone.

There's nothing for the people here to compare or talk about, since none of them are acquaintances.

It wasn't until noon that the boat captain called everyone to board the boat.

As soon as everyone boarded the ship, the crew kept looking them over, probably because they didn't know what the group's purpose was.

But if they're offered such a high price to go to sea, they'll just do it.

Fang Yun led Wu Xie aside.

"From now on, you shall call me Mr. Fang, and do not use any other titles."

Fang Yun said with a serious expression.

“I understand. And that woman named Aning, she’s definitely not an ordinary person. I’ve been observing her hands all the way here; those are calluses that only come from holding a gun for a long time…”

Wu Xie quickly replied.

"Alright, let's not talk about these things here anymore. Let's go and take a good look around. There are so many secrets hidden in this vast ocean!"

After Fang Yun finished speaking, he walked into the cabin.

"We still need to find a team to meet up with along the way. If all goes well, the ship should be able to reach its destination within 12 hours, which is already the ship's full speed ahead."

A Ning suddenly appeared behind Wu Xie and whispered.

Wu Xie was also slightly excited at this moment.

After all, this was Wu Xie's first time venturing out to sea.

In addition, there were the various events that occurred in the tomb of King Lu Shang.

Once on the sea, Wu Xie let down his guard and gazed at the azure ocean.

Looking into the distance, the horizon is completely invisible.

Wu Xie recalled a passage from his grandfather's notes.

There are endless treasures hidden in the depths of this ocean!

At first, the weather was as nice as ever, just like Wu Xie's mood.

Wu Xie gazed at the sea, which appeared blue to everyone.

In Wu Xie's eyes, the sea was like a painting.

The sea in front of us blends seamlessly with the sky in the distance.

The surrounding area also features several slightly protruding reefs and islands, a sight that brings Wu Xie a sense of joy and relaxation.

"The islands you see are actually formed by corals that have been buried deep in the sea for thousands of years, gradually emerging from the water. Some islands are even more mysterious. Enjoy this beautiful scenery!"

Ah Ning whispered...

After sailing for about three to five hours, Wu Xie could still see several ships passing by his small boat.

However, now that no birds can be seen, Wu Xie thought he was very far from the shore.

"We haven't gone very far yet. We're not in the no-man's land right now. The place we're about to explore might be a truly no-man's land. You'd better be prepared!"

Ah Ning whispered in Wu Xie's ear.

Wu Xie looked at the unfathomable sea.

Suddenly I understood why the owner of this ancient tomb in the water chose to bury his tomb in the sea.

Back then, there were no nautical charts or means of recording location information.

On this vast ocean, just find a place and sink your ancient tomb.

No tomb raider would find it easily, since the ocean has absolutely no landmarks.

Even with today's advanced science and technology, and various positioning methods, it still takes a long time to search.

Only then can one barely pinpoint the approximate location.

Thinking about it this way, the tomb owner was indeed no ordinary person.

Just as Wu Xie was pondering, the ship began to rock.

Wu Xie then realized he was a little hungry, so he went into the cabin and found something to eat.

He lay drowsily in his small room, closing his eyes to rest.

Wu Xie had no idea how long he had been in a daze.

As soon as Wu Xie got up, he went to the ship's deck and saw the captain methodically directing the crew to perform a series of operations that Wu Xie couldn't understand.

However, Wu Xie wasn't stupid. He saw a large group of dark objects rapidly moving towards him in the distance.

"Captain, are we going to run into a storm so soon after setting sail?"

Wu Xie asked.

"It is indeed a storm, and it is a very difficult situation to deal with. This is the last thing we seafarers want to encounter. At best, the ship will be damaged; at worst, we will be lost forever in the sea. You should quickly go back to the cabin and wait for the storm to pass!"

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Chapter 256 The Storm Approaches! Danger Falls!

The boat captain still looked somewhat embarrassed.

The captain is, after all, a veteran seaman who has been at sea for many years.

A quick estimate will give you a general idea of ​​the current situation.

The boat captain believed the situation was now quite dangerous.

The storm formed at an extremely fast speed, and it appeared to be quite powerful.

Given the sturdiness of their ships, they would likely suffer severe damage once a storm approaches.

If they encounter any more accidents, such as reefs, the captain and his crew could perish at sea.

The captain could only keep directing the crew to prepare for the storm.

The crew below also acted in an orderly manner according to the captain's instructions.

They have lived here with the boat captain for over 20 years, and have experienced countless ups and downs.

In the past, every time a storm came, it was thanks to the elders' rich experience that they were able to escape unscathed.

The crew believed that the captain would lead them safely through this sudden storm.

The tropical storm had already gathered, and some supplies on the ship had not yet been evacuated.

Wu Xie could only help crew member 19 move the supplies into the cabin to prevent them from being swept away by the storm.

Meanwhile, the experts involved had long been disoriented and exhausted from the turbulence.

They hid inside the cabin, too afraid to go out.

Wu Xie glanced at A Ning, who had already changed into her diving suit and appeared calm and collected.

Just then, Wu Xie seemed to hear the boat captain shout that one of the engines had broken down.

At this moment, Wu Xie's mood sank to rock bottom.

This was the first time Wu Xie had encountered such a situation, so it was understandable that he was a little flustered.

As the tropical storm approached the boat, it was tossed about like a small boat on a lake.

It could sink into the sea at any time.

Fortunately, there's always a way out; the previously broken engine suddenly started working again.

Seeing a glimmer of hope, the captain immediately ordered his crew to go full speed ahead and head towards a reef island.

In the face of a tropical storm of this magnitude, finding a place to anchor a ship and take shelter from the storm is of paramount importance.

The captain yelled at the crew to do what they were told.

The storm lasted for more than three hours.

Wu Xie was already completely disoriented by the storm.

Seeing that the ship had finally gotten away from the tropical storm, the captain quickly gathered everyone into the cabin.