Tomb raiding: A mere 20 is nothing!

Once the signal was sent out, the blindly searching crowd had a target. But like Hei Xiazi and Zhang Rishan, their eye drops had worn off, and they couldn't see anything. They could only rely on instinct and hearing to cautiously gather towards the location of the signal.

At this point, the person with the best hearing would have the advantage, and Shen Mingchao also thought that Liu Sang would be the first to arrive.

She guessed wrong.

Not long after the signal flare went off, a figure appeared in her field of vision. Shen Mingchao saw it clearly: the man's gaze was unfocused, and he clearly couldn't see her either, but he rushed to her at an extremely fast speed and pulled her into his arms without missing a beat.

When a faint rose scent entered his nostrils, Shen Mingchao was quite surprised.

How could she be located so accurately under such circumstances?

The person holding her was holding her tightly, their arms trembling slightly, and their heavy breathing coming in one breath after another.

The man's movements clearly reflected his emotions.

tension.

I was terrified.

It's rare to see Xie Yuchen so unsteady.

Shen Mingchao pursed his lips, his initial surprise slowly turning into guilt and remorse.

It seems that the withdrawal symptoms were indeed very severe.

That's why she deliberately watched the other person close their eyes and fall asleep before leaving the space.

Just as Shen Mingchao thought this, she heard Jie Yuchen whisper in her ear, "I woke up a long time ago. I woke up as soon as you left. After I chased after you, they told me that you went to the depths of the Blind Tomb alone. I thought you regretted it."

Calm and composed, as if stating a fact.

It wasn't an accusation, nor was it a blame; only the last syllable revealed a hint of grievance.

hiss……

He gasped, a sharp pain lodged in his throat.

I felt even more guilty.

Ultimately, what she did was indeed unethical; it was tantamount to taking advantage of someone and then leaving without a trace. Everyone would call her a scumbag.

She raised her hand and gently patted the man's back, trying to ease his low spirits.

She has to appease her about her debts.

"Don't overthink it. My leaving has nothing to do with you, and I've never regretted it."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you alone."

Xie Yuchen shook his head slightly: "You don't need to apologize. It was my own insecurity that made me feel unsure. It's better to talk it out now."

He had barely finished speaking when he wanted to take advantage of Shen Mingchao's soft heart and say a few more sweet words to warm up their relationship.

A cold snort suddenly rang out from the side.

"Ha!" Black Bear tapped his cheek.

If it weren't for Xie Yuchen being his sugar daddy, he would have already sabotaged him with his sarcastic remarks. Still feeling uncertain? Who are you kidding? He's putting on a show of disappointment and restraint, but inside he's probably overjoyed.

"Chairman Zhang, some people are treating us like we don't exist."

"Hmm, that's quite a clever move of feigning retreat to advance. It's truly an eye-opener for me. No wonder the Xie family's business has thrived for so many years; it seems that cunning and skill are indispensable."

Praise openly, but satirize subtly.

Xie Yuchen wasn't angry and responded politely, "So the blind man and Chairman Zhang are here too. I just heard your voices. I'm sorry."

Both Hei Xiazi and Zhang Rishan's lips twitched simultaneously.

What kind of blatant lies is this guy spouting? With his abilities, how could he not hear the other people present? Does he really think they're invisible? Who fired that signal flare?

Still embarrassed? What are you embarrassed about? Acting all lovey-dovey with Shen Mingchao right in front of everyone, as if no one else is around?

The other party involved, Shen Mingchao, looked left and right.

Just because you can't see each other doesn't mean you should give up on managing your facial expressions, folks. No matter how polite you are, your faces, which are as black as charcoal, have already betrayed you.

But this time she held back her laughter.

She dared not laugh, for fear that the flames of the battle would burn her.

Fortunately, other people also came one after another, and without exception, they all came to inquire about her condition first.

The reaction was strongest among the Li clusters.

Perhaps it was her sudden departure years ago that caused Li Chu to develop PTSD; he held her hand tightly, feeling like he had survived a near-death experience.

"Thank goodness you're alright. If I lost you again, Mom would kill me."

"Brother..." Shen Mingchao trailed off after saying "brother," his guilt returning in a powerful wave.

Noticing her unstable emotions, Li Chu quickly changed the subject: "Why did you suddenly run deep into the Blind Tomb? Did something urgent happen?"

What's meant to happen will happen eventually.

Shen Mingchao repeatedly tried to take a deep breath, wanting to say something, but could only sigh helplessly and couldn't utter a single word.

How should this be explained?

Where should we begin?

Should I really tell them everything? Will they believe me? It feels like no matter what I say, it's just something I made up.

Moreover, she hadn't made up her mind whether to leave or stay.

Shen Mingchao looked troubled, and as she reached the peak of her dilemma, someone spoke up to help her out of the predicament.

"This matter cannot be explained in a short time, and it is not advisable to stay here any longer. Our vision is currently obstructed, so we should leave first. If you all want to know the details, I will tell you the truth once we are out."

Shen Mingchao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the sound.

Oh, and there's also the all-knowing Zhang Haixia here. As the guide chosen by the Phoenix, he's the perfect person to explain things.

"OK."

"I have no objection."

"Then let's go out first."

The suggestion was unanimously agreed upon. After a long day, everyone was exhausted, and this place was indeed not a good place to talk.

Surrounded by a group of blind children, Shen Mingchao volunteered: "I can still see and I know the way out. I have a rope here, you can hold onto it and I'll lead the way."

"it is good."

Zhang Qilan answered her, and remembering that no one else could see except Shen Mingchao, he added, "I'll cover the rear."

These were all seasoned and capable individuals. The team quickly took shape. Shen Mingchao, holding the end of the rope, walked silently ahead, his thoughts drifting far away.

The atmosphere in the group was so dull that the fat guy was the first to lose it.

"Hey everyone, didn't we win the battle? We killed the man, avenged our grudge, and apart from being bitten by a few bugs, we weren't seriously injured. Come on, let's talk and cheer up."

"Fatty, is it really just a few bites?" Su Wan, following behind the fat man, complained weakly, "We almost became insects' dinner."

"Gurgle..."

Someone's stomach growled, and the fat man immediately had an idea. He waved his hand and said, "Stop talking such discouraging things. Let's figure out what to eat. We've won a battle, so we definitely need to treat ourselves to a big meal."

The words "feast" are very tempting.

No one can resist the temptation of food, and with everyone chatting, the group finally became lively.

The announcement of each dish brought Shen Mingchao back to reality, who had been lost in thought.

Just then, Zhang Haiyan, who was a few seats away, asked her, "Mingchao, what would you like to eat?"

"I……"

Shen Mingchao wanted to say that she was fine with anything, but before he could finish speaking, he paused for a moment.