The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

“Let’s assume that your third uncle and Xie Lianhuan knew each other before they went down into the tomb, and that they were very close. Even if they went down into this underwater tomb together, they would pretend they didn’t know each other.”

"Perhaps when Zhang Qi and the others were searching for this underwater tomb 1.3, Jie Lianhuan already knew about it beforehand. He didn't tell anyone else, only your third uncle, and the two of them went to the underwater tomb first."

"Think about it carefully. Both Xie Lianhuan and your third uncle are tomb raiders. When they encounter an ancient tomb like this, no tomb raider could contain their excitement. So the two of them secretly found an opportunity to go down into the tomb and slip away without anyone else noticing. But for some reason, something seems to have happened in the tomb. We don't know the specific reason, but it is possible that this is why your third uncle wanted to kill Xie Lianhuan."

"It's very likely that only one person can know about this, and it absolutely cannot be known by a second person. That's why your third uncle drove Xie Lianhuan to a dead end, leaving him with no choice but to crawl into this Sky Path."

Chapter 286 Teasing the Fatty!

"What we can be sure of is that Xie Lianhuan was forced into a corner, which is the same situation as us. At the last moment, he finally managed to break through the tunnel and escape. However, the first thing Xie Lianhuan thought of after leaving was to settle accounts with his third uncle. Unexpectedly, his third uncle killed him and staged the scene, pretending that Xie Lianhuan was killed in the Coral Island area."

Fang Yun said calmly.

"Although I feel a little uncomfortable hearing your analysis, your reasoning is logically sound. However, I have a question for Zhang Qi: why did my third uncle only drug you and not kill you all? You know, the dead are the ones who can truly keep secrets."

Wu Xie quickly asked.

"I am also very puzzled by this. I feel that we didn't know the real things at the time, so Uncle San spared us and didn't kill us all, but only made us lose part of our memories."

　Zhang Qi said, "19."

“Hey kid, I have a thought I’d like to share with you. Based on Zhang Qi’s description, your third uncle might have been possessed by a ghost, which is why he acted so strangely. Think back carefully: in the last twenty-two years, did your third uncle ever dress up or do anything like a woman?”

The fat man suddenly spoke.

“Fatty, we’re just here to raid tombs, but you’re starting to play these ghost stories with me, making it more and more mysterious. Besides, I’ve lived with my third uncle for so many years, how could I not know his habits? My third uncle was perfectly normal, a completely normal person, without any abnormalities at all.”

Wu Xie said irritably.

"This ghost might not necessarily be a female ghost. It's possible that the ghost from back then had an effect on your third uncle and then stayed inside his body, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Maybe this time it was your third uncle who was behind it."

The fat man said.

"Actually, Fatty's conjecture does have some basis. Such things have happened in ancient tombs before, but they are isolated cases. However, we cannot rule out such a possibility."

Zhang Qi said.

"I think what Fatty said and what Zhang Qi thought are a bit unrealistic. From the moment I entered this underwater tomb, I observed its structure. It is clearly a place with excellent feng shui and a hidden dragon vein. This kind of place is not only haunted by ghosts, but even Yama, the King of Hell, would have to give way."

Fang Yun said calmly.

The discussion became increasingly mysterious, so eventually everyone simply stopped talking about it.

After all, no one has real evidence to prove what they say; these are just their own thoughts and speculations.

"Hey kid, do you feel really itchy? I felt incredibly itchy as soon as I entered this cave, and it's gotten even more unbearable lately. I wonder if you feel the same way."

The fat man suddenly asked.

Upon hearing what Fatty said, Wu Xie quickly picked up a flashlight and shone it on his body.

They lifted a piece, and that was the spot where the lotus arrow had wounded them.

The redness and swelling have subsided, and there is no abnormality in appearance.

"I hadn't felt a little itchy until you mentioned it. Now that you say so, I suddenly feel a bit itchy all over, but it's not the kind of itching that's unbearable. It's probably just an allergic reaction caused by the high humidity in this area. Stop being so paranoid and let's go!"

Wu Xie quickly replied.

"Do you carry any allergy medication with you? I really can't stand it anymore; I've been rubbing against the wall for ages."

The fat man said uncomfortably.

Wu Xie sensed something was wrong and quickly told Fatty to turn around and face him.

Under the flashlight beam, Wu Xie saw that Fatty's back was covered with health bars that had been scraped off the wall.

That appearance was absolutely terrifying.

As the fat man turned around, he kept scratching his back, as if he couldn't stand the itching anymore.

Wu Xie took a closer look and discovered that some white hairs had grown on the health bar on the fat man's back.

Upon closer inspection, the health bar showed the wounds left by the lotus arrow.

"Fatty, let me ask you something. How long has it been since you last took a shower?"

Wu Xie asked.

"You can't ask me something like that while looking at my back. It's making me quite shy. But why are you asking this?"

The fat man was puzzled.

"I bet you haven't taken a bath in months. Don't be scared when I tell you, your back is moldy and covered in white hair. I reckon if you keep this up for a few more months, you'll definitely grow sesame seeds on your back. Who knows, you might even be able to make a fortune selling sesame seeds."

Wu Xie said with a smile.

"What? What are you talking about? What white coal? Can't you speak properly? I don't understand what you're saying."

The fat man said in confusion.

"It seems that Fatty is not long for this world. Although the lotus arrow did not kill you on the spot, there was something strange about the arrowhead. It contained poison. Judging from Fatty's condition now, it is likely that the poison has entered his body."

Fang Yun said calmly.

"That's not right. I was also hit by the lotus arrow in that secret room, so why didn't I have such an exaggerated reaction like Fatty? Is it because our constitutions are different? Or is this 627 toxin only effective on fat people?"

Wu Xie quickly asked.

"Big brother, you're my own father! Please tell me what to do! I, Fatty, am still young and don't want to die young! There are so many ancient tombs in this world waiting for me to excavate! I beg you, please help me get rid of the poison!"

The fat man was so scared he almost cried.

"Alright, alright, I was just kidding. It won't really have a big impact. I'll find a way to help you once we're out of this tomb. As long as you behave well and don't cause too much trouble, I can still help you with this little favor."

Fang Yun said calmly.

"Dad, thank you!"

"The fat man said, crying."

Zhang Qi had been feeling very depressed the whole way, but seeing Fang Yun teasing the fat man like this, he couldn't help but smile.

This smile hadn't appeared on Zhang Qi's face for decades.

"Wu Xie, I remember you had some toner in your backpack, right? Use it on this fat guy to relieve his itching."

Fang Yun said.

Wu Xie was still puzzled. He didn't even know if he had brought toner or not, so why did Fang Yun know?

Then Wu Xie saw Fang Yun make this gesture and immediately understood.

Chapter 287 Aquatic Monster! The Forbidden Woman!

Wu Xie quickly spat on his gloves.

They started rubbing the fat man's back vigorously, which made the fat man scream in pain.

"You city folks really know how to have fun. Bringing toner when you go down into a tomb? You might as well bring a deck of cards next time. We can play a game of cards when we're trapped in a secret room."

The fat man said, enduring the pain.

"I can't hear a single nice word from you, Fatty. I'm trying so hard to help you, and you take my kindness for granted. You even brought playing cards. Next time, I might as well bring you a portable Wi-Fi device so you can chat online."

Wu Xie said irritably.

"The pain of love isn't on you, kid. This is almost making me faint from the pain. Couldn't you have gone a little easier? Do you hate me that much?"

"I said painfully."

"Look at you, you still feel pain. At least pain is better than constant itching."

Wu Xie quickly replied.

"Now that you mention it, it really makes sense. Indeed, once the pain hit, the itching from before was completely forgotten. You're truly amazing."

The fat man said with a smile.

"Now is not the time to joke around in the ancient tomb. Since we are alright, let's keep climbing. I reckon the tomb raider's hole should be not far up there. After all, a person's strength is limited."

Fang Yun said calmly.

Everyone nodded, and Zhang Qi continued to lead the way. The group climbed up for about the time it takes to smoke a cigarette.

"This is a fork in the road."

Zhang Qi said.

"I'll lead the way from here. Zhang Qi, keep an eye on Wu Xie and Fatty. There's something fishy going on here. If anything happens, don't worry about me. Just take care of yourselves."

Fang Yun suddenly said.

The atmosphere instantly became tense after Fang Yun spoke.

Everyone present knew that if Fang Yun believed something was wrong in the ancient tomb, then something was definitely wrong.

Fang Yun believed there were no problems, so the past must have been peaceful and uneventful.

Seeing Fang Yun's serious expression, everyone immediately lost their joking mood.

Wu Xie and Fatty lay inside the cave, feeling a kind of suffering they had never experienced before.

It's not impossible for them to crawl on the ground.

However, there was a lot of debris and other things underneath, which made my knees ache.

Fang Yun has already spoken, so no matter how much it hurts, you can't utter a sound.