The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

First of all, this was definitely not meant to be used to ram a door. If that were the case, you could just use an iron bar. Why make it so exquisitely crafted? Wouldn't that be redundant?

Therefore, this usage can be ruled out.

Chapter 425 Infiltrating the Team

Just as the group was in a standoff, wondering who would make the first move, they all received a phone call at the same time.

When they saw that the call was coming from their own key informants, they thought they had made some new discovery, so they quickly pressed the answer button.

But after they finished making the call, their faces showed shock, and they looked at each other in disbelief.

"Have you heard...?"

Ke Qiang broke the silence first, because judging from the expressions of the two people next to him, he felt that they might have found out the same thing.

Bai Hansheng nodded slightly; clearly, the news had already made him somewhat unsettled.

Gu Tingfang quickly suppressed her surprise and said, "Many people like to spread rumors, that's not necessarily true. Maybe she just saw a master. How easy is it to meet a Celestial Master?"

"And according to them, that Celestial Master actually looks younger than them. A Celestial Master in his twenties, do you believe it?"

After speaking, Gu Tingfang quickly regained her composure. Clearly, she was skeptical of the news.

As for the other two, they seemed to be thinking about her explanation.

"In that case, it's not impossible. They said they met this person while they were eating. If they couldn't beat him, it's not impossible that they blindly elevated his status."

"Of course, that person does have some strength, otherwise these people wouldn't have said that. Not to mention a Celestial Master, he should be at least at the half-step Bigu level."

The group discussed it amongst themselves, and after reaching this conclusion, their initial surprise quickly faded.

If one is only at the half-step stage of Qi Refining, or has just entered the Qi Refining stage, they are indeed much stronger than ordinary people. In front of those with Qi Refining cultivation, they are simply overwhelming.

But for those few people, it was clearly not enough.

They have kept their strength hidden for many years, keeping it as a trump card, and no one has ever seen them use their full strength.

For them, a fasting period is just a matter of saying a few extra words.

Although the news was shocking, the immediate issue was clearly more pressing, and they didn't have much time to consider anything else. Solving the immediate problem was the key.

Soon, the standoff that had just subsided was reignited.

Meanwhile, Fang Yun, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, quietly entered the mine and blended into the crowd.

There are still many retail investors waiting for an opportunity. Although others take the lion's share, it would be a good choice for them to grab a little bit of the scraps.

And there's also the possibility of getting lucky and stumbling upon some overlooked treasure, which could make you rich in one go.

Therefore, no matter the reason, these retail investors are unlikely to leave.

The powerful families clearly accepted this rule. After all, the ancient tomb was unclaimed. While they could take the lion's share due to their wealth and influence, they couldn't completely monopolize it.

Otherwise, other competitors will take the opportunity to cause trouble, and although these individual investors are small in number, they are enough to give these people a run for their money if they unite.

At this moment, Fang Yun walked into the crowd and realized that these retail investors were slightly different from what he had imagined.

These people were dressed in very primitive equipment, their clothes were tattered and covered in dust. If you didn't know better, you would think they were coal miners.

This is also the current situation for many individual investors, who are supported by the dream of getting rich, but their own lives are a mess.

However, this is understandable. Firstly, they lacked sophisticated equipment, and secondly, they didn't really understand tomb raiding. They thought the barrier to entry was low, so they entered the field, which was actually a very foolish act.

Moreover, judging from their appearance, these people are already quite old, and they won't be able to work as long as they get older.

At this moment, Fang Yun walked in, and although it was quiet, he did not notice that many people were already looking at him.

Firstly, Fang Yun was one of the few young faces, and the clothes he wore were made of better material and were also neater than theirs.

It's like a bear that's already had a bath walking into a bear den that's still drenched in mud. It's very jarring.

Of course, what was even more eye-catching was that (Zhao Mahao) had a jade pendant tied around Fang Yun's waist. Actually, Fang Yun hadn't noticed it. It seemed that Li Jiaying had given it to him as an ornament when she left. Fang Yun saw that it wasn't a very precious jade, so he accepted it and put it on his waist.

When these people saw Fang Yun, especially the jade pendant at his waist, their eyes revealed a look of greed.

The reason they dare not act now is because they doubt Fang Yun's identity. If he is also from a powerful family, then they will give up any hope.

"Where does this young man come from?"

Suddenly, a burly man blocked Fang Yun's path.

The man was bald and carried a Luoyang shovel on his shoulder; he was quite burly.

Chapter 426 Lesson

"What does this have to do with you?"

Fang Yun did not give a direct answer.

"Of course it's related. Don't you know that we brothers were the ones mining this mine before? If you want to come here, you have to tell me who you are first."

The burly man said.

"Oh? If that's the case, then the group of people standing in front of us also got your permission to come in, right?"

Fang Yun pointed at Ke Qiang and his group, a mocking expression on his face.

The burly man naturally understood Fang Yun's meaning and didn't care. He said loudly, "If you had their strength, I naturally wouldn't dare to interfere with you. But judging from your appearance, you don't seem like a capable person. It wouldn't look good if something happened later."

"Pay your protection money, and I can at least guarantee your safety; you won't lose your life."

Before Fang Yun could answer, the burly man glanced at the jade pendant at his waist, his meaning clear.

"Let's have that jade pendant. We don't need many. One item is enough."

　743 This is the Great Han Road.

After all, they usually engage in tomb raiding, and they rarely resort to such blatant robbery. If they didn't think they couldn't leave without making a profit, they might not have done such a thing.

“I think this jade pendant is worth tens of thousands. I’ll distribute the money from the sale to everyone so we can get through these next few days.”

Kui San's proposal immediately won cheers from many people. They were all destitute and felt no remorse for robbing a young man.

"You've got a good plan, haven't you? You want to steal my things to support yourselves, huh?"

Fang Yun sneered. He really didn't know what to say to these people.

They are the ones who usually uphold the code of honor, but if they don't do things right, they are the ones who break the rules first.

Just as Fang Yun was about to make a move to get these people to leave, a tall, thin man walked up behind Na Kui San and tapped Na Kui San on the head with one finger.

"Are you an idiot? Even if this jade pendant is valuable, how much can it be exchanged for? After I get it, I'll go and present it to Ke Qiang. Then we'll ask them to give us an admission ticket so that more of us can try our luck in that cave. That would be the best thing to do."

"With more people, there will be more hands. If we can manage to snatch some valuable treasures, we won't have to work this year."

As soon as the tall, thin man finished speaking, cheers erupted from the crowd. Many people waved their hands and shouted as they imagined such a wonderful scene.

"Hey kid, hand over the stuff right now!"

"Yes, hand it over and we might give you another spot later!"

Some people kept shouting, their eyes filled with greed, fervor, and a sense of being bound to Fang Yun. It was as if Fang Yun leaving now would tear their hearts out.

"Oh? You took my things, did you get my permission?"

Fang Yun said coldly.

"Kui San, stop wasting time talking to this kid, just go for it. There are too many of us to gang up on him."

Someone else suggested something to the big man.

Na Kui San thought that this matter couldn't be delayed for too long, so he nodded and ran towards Fang Yun.

He hadn't intended to do anything to Fang Yun, so he went straight to the point and reached out to try and pull off the jade pendant from Fang Yun's waist.

But just as his hand was about to touch the jade pendant, for some reason, it missed by a little bit.

When he raised his hand to grab it again, the jade pendant, though clearly in front of him, was now a little shorter.

"What's going on?"

Kui San's forehead was already sweating. This time, he had observed for a long time and only made a quick move after confirming that there was really no problem, but he just couldn't catch it.

At this point, Kui San began to pant heavily. He was already large, and each move he made was very tiring. Being unable to grab anything made him even more anxious.

"Hey kid, shut up, do you hear me?!"

If it weren't for the lack of direct evidence that Fang Yun hadn't moved, Kui San would have wanted to find a rope and tie Fang Yun up directly.

In his current situation, he can only wonder if there's something wrong with his eyes today.

"So, are you going to take this jade pendant or not? If you don't, I'm leaving."

With that, Fang Yun started walking forward, and in no time he had gone quite a distance.

Seeing Fang Yun about to leave, Kui San hurriedly followed, but no matter how fast he tried, he couldn't catch up. Just as Fang Yun was about to leave the encirclement, he had no choice but to shout in desperation, "Hurry up, everyone! Once he leaves, you'll all lose your share!"

Upon hearing what Kui San said, everyone who had been watching the show rushed towards Fang Yun. In their eyes, Fang Yun was a huge gold nugget, and whoever could grab him would become rich.

Such opportunities are rare, and no one wants to miss them now.

Chapter 427 Robbery on the Road

Fang Yun looked at the people rushing towards him. These people had been laughing and joking with him before, but when it came to interests, they all seemed to be different people, their eyes fixed on the jade pendant at Fang Yun's waist.

As for the injuries they caused each other while running, we can't worry about that now.

As for Fang Yun, they didn't consider his safety at all, and some even threw various weapons or punches directly at him.