Tomb raiding: A mere 20 is nothing!

In stark contrast to the chaotic atmosphere just moments before, the air was now so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

We encountered this inexplicable situation along the way, and a faint awkwardness filled the open space.

Those in the know looked ashen-faced.

Those who were unaware of the situation were confused. Those with discernment looked left and right, remaining silent, but there were always those clueless newcomers who would blurt out, "Boss, what's our next step?"

Next step…

Yes, so what's the next step?

Everyone's eyes were vacant, but their gazes involuntarily drifted to the jade bracelet, their thoughts racing.

This is her repeat of the same old trick.

Xie Yuchen was brought into the space. What will they do next?

No, I can't think about it any further.

"Hey, wanna have one?" An opened pack of cigarettes was shoved in front of Wu Xie. He instinctively wanted to accept it, but then he remembered that Shen Mingchao had warned him not long ago that if he continued smoking, he might get sick, a disease that could kill him, so he hesitated.

"Really not coming? These cigarettes are expensive, I haven't even been willing to smoke more than a few."

Then again.

Wu Xie met Hei Xiazi's gaze, sighed, and still reached out to take a cigarette, muttering under his breath, "Just one," without knowing who he was talking to.

"That's more like it, just one." Black Bear lit the cigarette. Actually, he hadn't been smoking much lately, but in the current situation, having one made him feel better.

Amidst the swirling mist, he smiled inexplicably, somewhat regretting not having pulled Xie Yuchen inside with him. He had no desire to remain outside as a powerless, furious, and resentful husband.

For example, Li Cu, who was jumping up and down.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it... Aaaaaaah, just one step away, just one step away!"

Su Wan suddenly added insult to injury from the side: "Ya Li, actually, in terms of position, I'm closer to you than you are."

Even if it weren't for Boss Jie, it wouldn't be Li Chu's turn. There's no such thing as being one step behind; it's clearly several steps behind.

"You've really shown off." Li Chu glared fiercely at Su Wan, then used the tripping move he hadn't used earlier to kick Su Wan's good leg hard.

"Hiss... If you want to vent your anger, don't take it out on me, okay?" With one leg bitten by an insect and the other kicked, Su Wan lay in the wildflower bushes, stubbornly sticking out a disdainful index finger.

Then someone stepped on it.

Yang Hao said expressionlessly, "Oh, I'm sorry, my eyesight is bad, I didn't see it."

Su Wan stubbornly extended the index finger of his other hand.

Take, for example, that unlucky guy who got thrown out.

"Hey, if you were really that capable, you should have stayed in the space and not come out, instead of squatting here with a resentful look on your face, plucking flower petals one by one," Wang Can said disdainfully.

"What do you know? You've already..." Liu Sang rolled his eyes. His situation was different from Wang Can's. He snorted coldly, "Easy for you to say. Do you think I can just deny it? Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you. I just find these flowers an eyesore, is that so wrong?"

"Ugh, what a coward." Wang Can wasn't in a good mood, and he smiled maliciously. "Actually, I wanted to remind you that this flower is highly poisonous; its sap is almost as potent as sulfuric acid."

Liu Sang paused, then quickly threw the flower aside, wiping his hands on his clothes: "Are you crazy? Why didn't you say something this important sooner?"

Seeing Liu Sang's terrified expression, Wang Can's smile deepened, though it didn't reach his eyes. Having tricked someone, his mood finally improved.

"Oh, right, that flower isn't actually poisonous. Sorry, I remembered wrong."

Liu Sang paused, his hand still wiping his clothes, and looked up incredulously, "You're playing me?"

"Why are you so surprised? It's not the first time, little brother."

Even a rabbit will jump over a wall when cornered. Liu Sang didn't care about anything else and chased after Wang Can, though he couldn't hit him.

Now, whether to stay or leave is a very philosophical question. Wang Zhi is dead, the insects are extinct, and their goal has been achieved.

Zhang Haike exchanged a glance with the clan chief, then stepped forward and made the final decision: "There are too many wounded. Let everyone rest where they are, eat something, and then evacuate."

No one answered.

In other words, everyone agrees.

The fire was still burning fiercely and could not be left unattended. Luo Que grabbed Kan Jian, Wang Meng grabbed the young man who had just been acting rashly, and then called on the others to find a water source from afar to put out the fire.

Busy, being busy is good.

If I'm busy, I won't overthink things.

……

"Hey, how long has it been?"

Someone asked a question in a half-dead state, and another person replied in a half-dead state.

"About an hour."

"Oh... I thought a day had passed." Li Chu, who had been jumping up and down, finally realized the truth and calmed down, listlessly counting on his fingers: Heh, I've also experienced what it means for a second to feel like a year.

"Let's just forget about it and stop waiting. There's no point in waiting any longer." Zhang Rishan stood up. It took three days before, and who knows how long it will take this time? Besides, "the eye drops we're using are almost worn out."

Zhang Rishan's words were reasonable and quickly gained the approval of most people. Just as everyone was ready to set off, an unexpected event occurred.

A familiar figure appeared out of thin air and then, with a "whoosh," headed deep into the Blind Tomb—

"Holy crap? Am I seeing things? I think I'm seeing the Ming Dynasty?" Kan Jian frantically rubbed his eyes.

Luo Que looked closely and said with certainty, "No, you're not mistaken, it really is her."

Qi Qiu, who was slumped in a corner, sat bolt upright with a start, his face full of schadenfreude: "It's over so quickly? One hour? Is Master Hua really that weak?"

"ah--"

Hei Xiazi withdrew his hand from hitting Qi Qiu on the back of the head: "You really do watch every kind of show. Saying such things about Master Hua, aren't you afraid that if Master Hua finds out, he won't care about our past relationship and will cut out your tongue?"

"That doesn't change the fact that it's only been an hour!" The heartless Qi Qiu finally seized the opportunity to slander her love rival, and of course, she splashed dirty water on him as much as she could.

"But why did she run away in the morning?" The fat man held his hand in front of his eyes like a telescope. The figure in the distance had almost disappeared. He reasonably guessed: Could it be that the little girl was shy?

Before the question could be answered, several more people rushed out in a flash. Judging from their backs, they were members of the Zhang family. They were truly exemplary figures who were ruthless and taciturn.

Seeing that the Zhang family had already set off, Wu Xie threw down his water bottle: "Why does she have to run? Chase her!"