The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Fang Yun smiled, and then the group headed back the way they came. They had originally planned to continue setting up the arena, but something had happened—the entrance to the mountain cave had suddenly collapsed. Now, there was no need to limit the number of participants, as everyone rushed forward and no one could stop them.

This is actually a good thing for Fang Yun. Because they are fewer in number, their target is smaller, making their actions easier.

Chapter 478 People from the Huang Family Arrive

"Anyway, Brother Fang, since you're so capable, there's no need to cooperate with them. If we cooperate, we'll just split the profits anyway, and maybe we'll get much better results by doing it ourselves than by splitting the profits."

Huang Ying thought for a moment, then spoke again.

Fang Yun couldn't help but smile and said, "Alright, alright, I know you don't want to be with them, that's perfect then, let's go our own way. I don't really want too many people around anyway."

After checking their belongings, the group found that Huang Ying and Xiao Ye had thoroughly looted the gang's things, and they now had enough supplies for the three of them to live in the "800" mountain cave for a month.

"I wonder how Da Fang and the others are doing, they've been separated from us for so long."

At that moment, Ono suddenly muttered to himself, as if he had thought of something.

"Why should you care about them? Do you think two grown men need our concern? Besides, the intersection is open again now, I believe they will come over, and we might run into them then."

Ono was about to speak when he realized that they had arrived at the camp where the arena had been, but it suddenly seemed much quieter.

It used to be bustling with people crowding together, but now it's quite deserted, with hardly anyone in sight.

"These people are walking so fast, did they all go to that entrance?"

"I can't believe it," Huang Ying asked.

“Of course, we’re not here for sightseeing, so we should leave now that we have such a good opportunity.” Ono said, then turned to Fang Yun, “Brother Fang, should we catch up now?”

Fang Yun waved his hand and said, "No rush. This is the most intense time of their struggle. We don't need to compete with them for this time. Besides, this mountain cave is definitely not as simple as they think."

"The opening of this area's gate might be a stroke of good fortune, or it could be a trap. As for the final outcome, that depends on their fate."

Fang Yun didn't say much, because now was the time for him to plan his itinerary.

The camp was now almost deserted, eerily quiet, which was exactly what Fang Yun needed.

"Mr. Chen went out early this morning, probably because of this? But that's fine, if he can't wait and wants to go in first, then I'll have a good reason not to go with him."

Fang Yun had a clear plan. He would soon tell Huang Ying and Xiao Ye how to arm themselves. With this equipment, plus their basic skills, they would be able to move freely in this mountain cave.

"Wow, it smells so good! I wonder who's grilling meat. We've been out since early morning and haven't even looked for breakfast. Maybe we should take a break?"

When Huang Ying made the suggestion, the other two had no objections. After all, food is essential for life, and they couldn't afford to miss out on meals no matter what.

As they spoke, the group walked toward the direction of the firelight, where someone was cooking. It would be easier and quicker to borrow a fire from them.

At this moment, Huang Ying skipped and hopped, carrying the raw meat from her sling, ready to borrow a fire. But as she passed a tent and was about to speak to them, she heard a 'thud' as the piece of raw meat fell to the ground.

"You...why are you here?"

Huang Ying stared incredulously at the people standing opposite her, among whom Fang Yun recognized one—it was Chen Dafang.

"So you've come here too. That's normal, everyone's gathered here."

Fang Yun wasn't too surprised, but there were a few more strangers standing next to Chen Dafang, one of whom, a woman who looked to be around fifty years old, was staring intently at Huang Ying.

Huang Ying felt uncomfortable under her gaze and said, "What are you doing here? Don't you know it's dangerous here? If you keep acting recklessly, I won't be able to handle what happens."

"Hmph, you still know to acknowledge me as your mother! Tell me yourself, how many days have you been gone? I've asked people to bring you back again and again, but you just won't come back. If I hadn't just run into Chen Dafang in the middle of the road, I wouldn't know I'd be here waiting for you."

"What are you doing here in this gloomy tomb, a young woman like you? You're going to drive your mother crazy!"

Fang Yun, who was listening nearby, realized that the woman was Huang Ying's mother, which explained why they looked somewhat alike.

Fang Yun initially thought that Huang Ying's departure was supported by her family, but it turned out that she had even sneaked out secretly, which left Fang Yun feeling both amused and exasperated.

He didn't know what Huang Ying's mother would do with her. If Huang Ying went back, he would have a lot more peace and quiet. Besides, the reason he came along that night was to protect Huang Ying.

If Huang Ying leaves, then he has no reason to stay. Therefore, Fang Yun will be alone again, which will greatly accelerate his actions and progress.

This made Fang Yun curious about what the oriole's mother would say next.

Chapter 479 Overbearing

"Girl, are you coming back with me or not?"

Huang Ying's mother was clearly angry, with her hands on her hips and a look on her face that said, "You can't leave without me."

As for the people who came with Madam Xu, as well as her several uncles and brothers, Huang Ying called them all her uncles.

"Mom, I've already told you so many things. I'm all grown up now, and I can make my own decisions. Please stop interfering. Do you want me to be a little girl who can't live without you for the rest of my life?"

"Hmph, that's still better than you running off with some random man!" Madam Xu said angrily.

"Mom, what are you talking about? It's just me and Xiaoye here, and this..." Huang Ying said, glancing at Fang Yun, a hint of embarrassment on her face.

"You're not talking about Brother Fang 19, are you?"

Xu's eyes widened, and she said, "Is there anyone else here besides him? Da Fang has already told me everything. I advise you to come back with me as soon as possible, otherwise you will have to leave whether you want to or not."

As she spoke, the men standing behind Ms. Xu seemed determined to drag Huang Ying away, even if she didn't want to.

Huang Ying glared angrily at Chen Dafang and snapped, "What exactly did you say to my mother? Do you have any right to interfere in my family's affairs?"

Chen Dafang said with a wronged expression, "Yingmei, I have no choice. Since Aunt has come looking for me, I must report the matter truthfully. Otherwise, I would be guilty if it delays anything."

"Get out of my way! You don't need to interfere in my affairs anymore, do you hear me?" Huang Ying was furious, which made Chen Dafang shrink back and move aside.

"How dare you speak to Da Fang like that? If it weren't for him, would you have been able to get through these days so safely?" Madam Xu scolded Huang Ying, then turned to Da Fang and said, "Da Fang, thanks to you for taking care of her these past few days, if you hadn't been by her side, with her mischievous personality, she would have suffered a lot of trouble long ago."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dafang quickly replied, "Auntie, what are you saying? I treat Yingmei like family, there's no way she's tired."

Ms. Xu nodded in satisfaction and said, "I hope we can strengthen our communication in the future. We must not let Huang Ying run around like this again."

Chen Dafang naturally understood the meaning behind Xu's words and said, "Please rest assured, Aunt, with me here, I will not let Yingmei be in any danger."

Huang Ying sneered, "That's quite a boast. Let alone going elsewhere, how many people can you fight in this tomb?"

Chen Dafang said, "They're just a bunch of tomb raiders. If it weren't for satisfying Yingmei's curiosity, I wouldn't bother coming to a place like this and fighting with them."

Huang Ying couldn't help but chuckle: "Fine, just as you said. Since you look down on this place so much, how about you do something for me? If you can do this, I'll listen to whatever you say from now on."

Chen Dafang was delighted upon hearing this and quickly agreed.

"Speak up, and as long as it's within my power, I, Chen, will do my utmost."

At this moment, Huang Ying turned to look at Fang Yun, and then slowly said, "I believe you are also curious as to why there are so many tents here."

"Actually, this is what you call the tomb raiders. They came here to find the treasures in the tomb."

"What I've heard people say is that the most precious thing is an unknown magical artifact, probably like a pearl. If you can bring that thing to me, I will never go west if you tell me to go east."

“Sister Ying, you’re too kind. I’ll give you anything you like, and there’s no need for you to make such a promise.”

Chen Dafang looked confident and assured.

He was someone who had been selected by a provincial-level organization before. In such a small place, he should be able to sweep through even if he only used half his strength. Why bother with so much?

803 If it was a tomb in a village that had been opened before, then what Chen Dafang said wouldn't be too far off, since only half of the small tomb raiders would go to such a small tomb.

However, Chen Dafang overlooked the most crucial point: this ancient tomb was undoubtedly a historically significant one. This meant that the person who arrived here was certainly not an unknown figure from before.

If the names of Chen Xian and Gu Tingfang were revealed, Chen Dafang would probably be scared half to death, but for now he seems completely unaware.

Ono was getting anxious and wanted to warn Chen Dafang when he saw that he had been tricked, but Huang Ying turned around and glared at him, telling him to shut up.

Ono's words stuck in her throat, her mouth filled with bitterness. One was a friend she played with, and the other was her cousin, with whom she was related; she couldn't afford to offend either of them.

If Chen Dafang continues down that stubborn path, he'll inevitably suffer a terrible fate if he enters the core area and fights with those big shots.

Chapter 480 Unsuccessful Start

Huang Ying's current idea is clearly to use this opportunity to make Chen Dafang realize reality and stop bothering her in the future.

"Sigh, I don't know what to do. If I tell anyone, Huang Ying will hate me to death. But it's fine this way. Since we are not destined to be together, I can only let Da Fang let go of his feelings."

Ono is quite sensible. Although Chen Dafang has a good relationship with him and has taken care of him before, when it comes to Huang Ying's life-long happiness, Ono knows which side to choose.

If two people who are not compatible are brought together, the final outcome will inevitably be tragic.

"Alright, Chen Dafang, since you've agreed, I hope you won't be afraid to back out later. I've already given you a heads-up about the ancient tombs here; this place isn't as simple as our town."

“The people here could easily crush a large portion of you,” Huang Ying said.

"Oh?" Chen Da felt a surge of pride and said, "If that's the case, then I really want to see for myself. This is what it means to be worthy of the spirit of people in the martial arts world."

Chen Dafang crossed his arms, looking disbelieving. The more Huang Ying said this, the more it fueled his fighting spirit.

In his eyes, this place was nothing more than a dilapidated tomb; how could so many martial arts masters have come here?

As he spoke, Chen Dafang saw Fang Yun standing there.

He still believes that Huang Ying's change is mainly due to the appearance of this kid, so he casually pointed and said, "Sister Ying, didn't you say that everyone wants to snatch that thing? Well then, I'll take out one of my rivals here first. You don't have any objections, do you?"

Chen Dafang pointed at Fang Yun with his finger, his eyes full of contempt.

In his opinion, if Huang Ying hadn't insisted on rescuing Fang Yun, the kid would still be nowhere to be found.

Moreover, it was Huang Ying who proposed this competition, so it makes perfect sense for her to say it this way.

If I kill this kid here, Huang Ying might change her mind, and I won't have to waste so much effort in this tomb.

"Are you sure you want to challenge Brother Fang?" Huang Ying asked in surprise when she saw Chen Dafang pointing.

Chen Dafang was furious to see Huang Ying address Fang Yun so affectionately. He said, "That's right. You can't go back on your word, can you?"

Chen Dafang thought Huang Ying was going to step in to protect Fang Yun again, something he absolutely wouldn't allow. Otherwise, all his previous words would have been in vain.