The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

However, when the Chen family sent the letter to Old Man Guo, they must have explained the current situation in Wuliu Town.

Old Guo must have known what happened in Wuliu Town, but under these circumstances, he still resolutely asked Fang Yun to come in his place.

"Could it be that this old man Guo already knew my identity?"

A sense of foreboding flashed through Fang Yun's mind.

Only this conclusion can explain the various phenomena that occurred before.

If Old Man Guo had already seen through my background and abilities, then sending me to Wuliu Town would have been a perfectly normal thing.

"That's strange. If he really knows me, then what is he planning now?"

Fang Yun thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out what Old Man Guo was thinking, so he simply lay down on the bed to rest.

In any case, once we resolve things here, we can go back and ask Old Man Guo for the answer.

As his thoughts drifted to this point, Fang Yun suddenly recalled the words that Old Man Guo had mumbled to him before he left.

He said he had a surprise for me, a gift I absolutely couldn't refuse. But what was that gift?

Lost in thought, Fang Yun closed her eyes and fell asleep.

The next morning, when Fang Yun woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.

Perhaps because he was tired from traveling all day yesterday, Fang Yun slept very soundly.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Mr. Fang, our master sent me to bring you some breakfast."

Fang Yun said "Oh," then got out of bed and opened the door. There stood a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, holding a plate.

"Do you work here?"

Fang Yun took the plate and looked the girl up and down. She had red lips and white teeth, delicate features, and was wearing high-quality clothes. She didn't look like a servant who served tea and water.

The girl chuckled and said, "I heard that my second uncle invited a master to help us, so I was curious and wanted to come and see you. I hope Mr. Fang won't mind."

Seeing the girl's smiling eyes and the vibrant energy of youth, Fang Yun felt quite good about her and humbly said, "I can't be of much help, I've only done my bit."

The girl chuckled a few times upon hearing this, and was about to speak when a male voice came from behind her.

"You do have some self-awareness. My Chen family has many distinguished friends and acquaintances. Even if we really need help, it's not something a young lad like you can do."

When Fang Yun heard the sound and looked towards 700, the girl also hurriedly turned her head and scolded the man who was walking over. He was wearing a blue and white robe, had short hair tied up, and had a rather cold face.

"Brother Lilang, you're talking nonsense again. No matter what, Mr. Chen is a guest specially invited by Second Uncle. You'd better be polite, or I'll go tell Second Uncle."

The young man named Chen Lilang looked disdainful and said, "Our Chen family has always been about getting things done. Now that there's a problem, only those who can solve it have the right to speak. If they can't solve the problem at all, then they're just Second Uncle's guests, so what?"

The girl stomped her foot, then turned to Fang Yun and said, "Mr. Fang, please don't be angry. My brother Li Lang is just like that. Please don't take it to heart."

Fang Yun nodded and smiled, but didn't say anything.

He naturally wouldn't take a young guy like Chen Lilang seriously. As for what he said, he just laughed it off.

Chapter 362 Chen Xiaonan

Afterwards, Fang Yun wanted to go back to her room for breakfast.

After all, since Chen Changwei had entrusted him with this matter, he still needed to make some plans; otherwise, the Chen family wouldn't be a good place to stay.

Just as Fang Yun turned his head, Chen Lilang suddenly said again, "That guy surnamed Fang, doesn't he even greet me when he sees me?"

A hint of mockery flashed across Chen Lilang's brow.

On the other side, Fang Yun indeed stopped and then slowly turned around.

Chen Lilang's lips gradually curled up, and he thought to himself, "What Mr. Fang? He still has to cower when he comes to the Chen family."

"Young lady, we still don't know your name."

Fang Yun looked at the girl and asked with a smile.

The girl was clearly surprised, and after a moment she slowly replied, "I... just call me Xiao Nan."

"Xiao Nan, that's a nice name. My name is Fang Yun. Let's chat again sometime!"

With that, Fang Yun turned and closed the door. It was as if nothing had ever happened.

Meanwhile, Chen Lilang stood there with his arms crossed, his face ashen. He finally let out a heavy snort and turned to leave.

Chen Xiaonan shook her head, couldn't help but smile, and left Fang Yun's courtyard.

Fang Yun, on the other hand, had already almost forgotten what had just happened.

He needed to prepare a list first thing in the morning, since he was going to go into the tomb to investigate, and he needed the Chen family to prepare some necessary items for him.

Of course, Fang Yun didn't plan to make a big fuss this time. Since it was just an ordinary tomb, it would be best to travel light and return quickly.

Time flies, and more than an hour has passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Chen Changwei came to see Fang Yun in a hurry. It turns out that Chen Changwei is not the only one in charge of this matter. There are many different opinions within the Chen family regarding this matter.

Chen Changwei trusted Fang Yun mainly because of Guo Lao, who had personally witnessed Guo Lao's abilities. That's why he recommended Fang Yun to handle this matter.

But the other Chen brothers didn't see it that way; they even thought Chen Changwei wasn't taking it seriously enough and was treating it too lightly. So Chen Changwei was now quite conflicted, wanting to see just how confident Fang Yun really was.

"The main problem is that the old man is bedridden right now, so it's not convenient for us to disturb him. Otherwise, given his relationship with Mr. Guo, he would definitely support you, Mr. Fang."

Although Chen Changwei was anxious, he didn't finish his sentence, but Fang Yun already understood his meaning. If she wasn't confident in handling this matter, it could put him in a very awkward position.

Although it was a bit strange that this matter had fallen on his head, Fang Yun did not feel that anything was wrong with it. On the contrary, it ignited his fighting spirit.

Tomb raiding and locating burial sites is his original profession. If he doesn't even dare to take on his original profession, how can he have the face to continue doing this business in the future?

Therefore, Fang Yun didn't think much about it and agreed to the matter directly.

Fang Yun believed that even if he didn't come, Chen Changwei wouldn't be able to find someone more suitable than himself in the short term.

"Wu Xie, where are you now? If you were here, our cooperation would be much easier."

Fang Yun shook his head. Although the place he went to before was a bit dangerous, Fang Yun did not expect things to develop like that. Now Wu Xie and Lao Yang's group have also been separated from him, and he does not know when he will be able to meet them again.

Otherwise, it would just be an ordinary tomb here, which the team could quickly identify through collaboration.

At noon, Chen Changwei personally came to Fang Yun's door again.

“Mr. Fang, I have prepared a feast for you today to welcome you.”

Chen Changwei's tone remained polite, but he sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.

Currently, not many people in the family support his decision, so letting Fang Yun preside over this event carries a great risk for him.

If Fang Yun fails this time, it will be within everyone's expectations, and he will inevitably be labeled as someone who misjudges people and makes hasty decisions, making it very difficult for him to run for the next clan leader.

"Squeak-"

Fang Yun pushed open the door and came out to tie the knot.

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. Don't worry, I will do my best to handle this matter."

Fang Yun knew that there was no point in saying anything more now. It would be better to resolve the matter as quickly as possible (by Zhao), as that would be the best way to shut others up.

"Mr. Fang, the banquet is in the courtyard. Please follow me."

Led by Chen Changwei, Fang Yun passed through several corridors. Before they even reached the dining courtyard, they could already hear the sounds of many people discussing things from afar.

Fang Yun could faintly hear his own name many times.

Chen Changwei looked at Fang Yun apologetically and said, "Mr. Fang, this matter is quite serious, so I'd like to invite you to dinner. Please also invite all the people in your family."

"It doesn't matter."

Fang Yun nodded without saying much; he had seen this kind of scene many times before.

Chapter 363 Chen Family Lunch

Fang Yun knew that this lunch at the Chen family would not be something he could easily finish, but over the years, he had seen countless grand occasions.

Therefore, although many people at the luncheon looked down on Fang Yun with contempt, disdain, or covetousness, Fang Yun remained indifferent and did not take these people seriously at all.

Chen Changwei, standing to the side, looked apologetic. He cupped his hands in greeting to the people at the table and said, "Everyone, this is Mr. Fang, recommended by Elder Guo. We're afraid we'll have to trouble him a bit more this time."

Chen Changwei deliberately emphasized the name "Old Guo," but it was obvious that none of these people had actually met Old Guo. Even if they knew of Old Guo's prowess, it was only from other people's accounts, so they all seemed somewhat dismissive.

"Second brother, I always hear you talking about this Old Master Guo. If he is so skilled, why doesn't he show himself and instead sends such a young apprentice over here?"

"700," a middle-aged man with a thick beard chuckled. The others echoed his sentiments, as if he had spoken their minds.

Beads of sweat appeared on Chen Changwei's forehead. He naturally couldn't say that their temple was too small and that Old Master Guo was unwilling to come. So he could only explain, "Old Master Guo is getting old now and it's inconvenient for him to travel, so Mr. Fang will take his place."

The middle-aged man was about to speak when Chen Changwei interrupted him, walked to Fang Yun's side and said, "Mr. Fang, you are new here and not very familiar with our Chen family. Let me introduce you."

At this point, Chen Changwei pointed to the man who had just spoken and said, "This is my fourth brother, Chen Changkui."

"That's my third brother, Chen Changling..."

When Chen Changwei pointed to another young man, Fang Yun interrupted him, saying, "This guy seems to be called Chen Lilang. He was shouting in my courtyard today, and his voice was indeed quite loud."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lilang slammed his hand on the table. He was about to stand up when Chen Changling, the only son of the third brother Chen Changling, pressed him down.

When Chen Xiaonan was introduced last, she smiled at Fang Yun. She was the daughter of the eldest brother, Chen Changsong, who had left several months ago, so Chen Xiaonan was representing him at the event.

"Everyone, my name is Fang Yun. I'm new here, so please forgive me if I do anything wrong. You don't need to be so polite as to call me Mr. Fang; just call me by my name."