The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Naturally, they wouldn't choose a place with bad feng shui.

Meanwhile, less skilled tomb raiders came and blasted the tomb into pieces.

It has already affected the flow of the dragon vein in this area and changed the appearance of the mountains and rivers.

Under these conditions, it is obviously unrealistic to pinpoint the location of the ancient tomb in a short period of time.

The main reason Fang Yun wanted was for Old Yang to take them to the ancient tomb he had previously entered.

This hexagonal bell is one of the most crucial clues; it might even hold the secret to immortality.

Some people struggled to walk on the Qinling Mountains, where there was really nowhere to put their feet.

Walking was very difficult, and after a short while, the group saw several women standing next to a dilapidated temple.

Wu Xie quickly ran over.

"Young lady, we are tourists from out of town. We'd like to ask you how far it is from the village here?"

Wu Xie asked.

"You're obviously no good person. You're either a tomb raider or a poacher, and you're trying to fool me."

"Don't talk so much, just take the money and get to the point."

Fang Yun said coldly.

"Don't be angry, we were just joking with you. Just keep going straight from this intersection, take the left at the fork in the road, cross the stream and you'll be in the village."

The woman quickly said.

Fang Yun ignored him and walked straight ahead.

Wu Xie and Lao Yang quickly followed.

"Go down the middle; the double-crossing techniques here are still pretty average."

Chapter 304 Encountering the Four Again!

“Newcomers like you are the easiest to be scammed here. But you can tell they’re rigging things out with just a little observation. The fact that a few people have suddenly appeared here is definitely suspicious. You’ll understand as you gain more experience in society. Let’s go. There should be a place to stay here. Let’s stay for the night.”

Fang Yun said calmly.

Wu Xie and Lao Yang naturally had no say, so they followed Fang Yun's instructions after hearing what he said.

Sure enough, there was a farmhouse restaurant there after we went inside. The three of us spent more than 200 yuan to have a meal there and then went to sleep.

I slept until noon the next day.

"Wu Xie, Lao Yang, get up and check if those people down there are the ones who talked to you two that day?"

Fang Yun woke the two up and asked them a question.

Wu Xie was still sleepy. After nearly a day of traveling, he was already exhausted, and this sleep hadn't fully restored his energy.

Upon hearing Fang Yun's words, Wu Xie quickly walked to the window and looked down. There were five people standing there.

The one in the lead seemed to be the old man they met at the roadside stall, who was drawing something on the ground with a twig. The other four nodded and walked out.

About ten minutes after that group left, Wu Xie pulled Lao Yang and ran downstairs.

As soon as I ran downstairs, I saw that many square blocks had appeared where the old man had been standing.

"What is that old...old guy gesturing over there? What do these squares mean?"

Old Yang quickly asked.

"All you know are blocks. Take a good look. This is a plan. Those two rows are stone figures and horses. This is the burial mound. This line is the central axis of the entire burial area. It seems they are planning to find a relatively large ancient tomb."

Wu Xie said.

Having spent so much time by Fang Yun's side, Wu Xie has learned a few things. He has seen similar pictures two or three times before, so they are naturally familiar to him.

"Can you tell which dynasty's ancient tomb they're looking for?"

Old Yang quickly asked.

"Do you think I'm a fortune teller? Just follow them. There are bound to be some artifacts next to an ancient tomb of this size. We can pick up some of what they leave behind, which should be enough for you to exchange for some money."

Wu Xie quickly replied.

"That being said, you'd better remember the place where the hexagonal bronze bell was unearthed. The treasures there are much larger than the ancient tomb they're looking for, maybe even one. But who knows? The feng shui here has been almost completely destroyed. Even if they find the ancient tomb, they might not be able to come out of it safely."

Fang Yun said calmly.

The group left the farmhouse and followed the trail left by some of the others.

The distance was perfectly controlled, and the people in front didn't even notice Fang Yun and his group's presence.

The group ahead seemed to have a very clear goal. They didn't stop at all along the way and didn't set up camp until it got dark, preparing to spend the cold night.

“It’s not a good idea for us to keep following them like this. Who knows where they’re going? What if we lose them? That would be even more troublesome. How about this: we go over and eavesdrop a little. If we can hear a few words and find out where they are, we can act on our own without having to follow them so hard.”

Old Yang quickly replied.

“You could try eavesdropping, but be careful to keep your distance. Judging from their gear, they should all be carrying weapons. If you get caught, they’ll definitely have to cover their tracks.”

Fang Yun gave instructions.

Wu Xie nodded and tiptoed toward where the group had set up camp. The mountains were unusually quiet, and Wu Xie and Lao Yang could hear their conversation even before they had gone far.

The two of them found a small grove of trees and hid there, holding their breath for fear of being discovered.

To Wu Xie's surprise, two of the people in that group spoke with a strong local accent.

That place is in the south, and I've never heard of people from the southern coast liking this kind of food.

"Boss Wang, we've come all this way with you, and you just say this and we don't know if it's true or not. I really don't know where you got this information from. If you don't have any reservations, could you tell us brothers? We've been working together for so long, we're not strangers."

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"A middle-aged man said."

"Old Tai, you're still too cunning. If you really want to know, I can tell you. After all, we've been working together for a long time, and I trust you to that extent. But I doubt you'll believe what I'm about to say."

"This matter is related to my ancestors. To be honest, my ancestors were Manchus of the Yellow Banner. At that time, there was a very special department in the Eight Banners Army called the Iron-Headed Cavalry Battalion. The number of people was definitely no more than 3000. However, such a department was directly under the management of the Grand Council. Do you know what this unit did?"

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

Mr. Wang said with a smile.

"I've heard about that. Apparently, they went to fight the red-haired bandits."

Old Tai quickly said.

"Actually, their unit is very special. They don't march and fight, nor do they build bridges and roads. Instead, they help emperors of all dynasties collect rare and precious treasures from the people, especially antiques. They have to hand over a certain number of these treasures every year, and it can't be less than that. But think about it, the things that emperors can take a liking to in this world are definitely getting fewer and fewer. These treasures are getting harder and harder to find every month and every year. In the end, they couldn't find any antiques on living people, so they had to turn their attention to the dead."

"However, although they are officials who engage in illegal activities, they are different from the tomb raiders of ancient times. The tomb raiders were in it for military pay, so they would not leave behind any antiques. But these Iron-Headed Cavalry only need to hand over a certain number of antiques, and the higher-ups will not make things too difficult for them. So many ancient tombs have been discovered but have not been looted."

"Instead, we'll record it and search for it in those unexplored ancient tombs when needed. The book that records the locations of these tombs is called the Riverwood Collection. I have half a copy of it; it's a family heirloom. We're going to retrieve the one with the most detailed records."

Chapter 305 Old Yang's Actions!

“If it weren’t for the fact that we’ve been working together for so long, I would never have taken this out. My ancestor said that what’s inside is extraordinary and should never be touched unless absolutely necessary. From my ancestor’s words, I know that once the contents of this container are poured out, we will never have to worry about food and clothing again.”

Mr. Wang said with a smile.

Just as Mr. Wang was getting into the swing of things, a sound suddenly came from the side.

Wu Xie thought Lao Yang had stepped on something and broke out in a cold sweat.

"Er Mazi, there seems to be some movement over there. Let's go see what it is."

Old Tai gave the instructions.

Just as Lao Tai finished speaking, Wu Xie heard the clear sound of a pistol being cocked.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his clothes, and judging from his appearance, he was undoubtedly the ruthless bandit "643".

If they run away now, there's a chance they can escape, but if they're followed, the whole group will be wiped out.

Wu Xie is now caught in a dilemma.

Just as Wu Xie was hesitating whether to escape or stay, four or five beams of light suddenly shone towards him and his companions.

Wu Xie turned his head and saw that the person who came over was wearing the uniform of a mountain patrol team member.

Just then, the group quickly put out the fire, picked up their equipment, and ran into the depths of the forest.

Wu Xie also saw that the patrol team had approached, and if he were caught now, he wouldn't be able to explain himself clearly.

It would also delay our business, so we quickly pulled Lao Yang behind another bush and lay down on the ground.

They waited quietly for the patrol team to leave. Only after the patrol team had completely left did Wu Xie take Lao Yang to search for Fang Yun's whereabouts again.

“Is that so? From what you’re saying, it seems that the group had a specific target. In my opinion, the situation with the ancient tombs is somewhat special. Countless tombs in the Qinling Mountains have been bombed, and the ancient tombs may be connected to each other, which actually makes it easier for us to carry out our mission.”

Fang Yun said calmly.

"It's getting late now. You made the right choice not to go with that group. Especially at night, strange things might happen in these deep mountains and forests. If you had gone with them, you might have gotten into trouble. Let's find a place to rest for the night!"

Fang Yun said.

Under the cover of night, the group walked for about half an hour and came across a wooden shed that appeared to have been left behind by a herb gatherer.

Old Yang was the first to push open the door and enter, then turned to look at Fang Yun and Wu Xie and smiled.

"This place is really nice. There's even a stove. It looks like we'll be able to have a hot meal tonight. I never expected to find such a treasure in these deep mountains and forests. It saves us from suffering by setting up camp."