The Cycle of Reincarnation in the Four-Courtyard House: A Journey Through the Heavens

Upon receiving the curator's full approval, Evelyn could not hide her overwhelming joy.

Searching for Hamunaptra, deciphering ancient Egyptian legends of the dead, and discovering the pharaoh's treasure were her lifelong dreams and obsessions. Now, the opportunity she had been longing for was right before her eyes, and immense joy instantly overwhelmed her, causing her to completely lose her usual gentle and reserved demeanor.

She cheered and threw herself into Li Xiao's arms, hugging him tightly.

A warm, soft body suddenly pressed against me, and a faint, elegant fragrance lingered around my nose.

Even Li Xiao, who had traveled through many worlds and seen countless beauties, could clearly feel the graceful body and soft touch of the woman in his arms at this moment, and his heart could not help but be stirred with some emotions.

Evelyn was so immersed in the joy of her dream coming true that she couldn't relax for a long time. After a while, she suddenly came to her senses and realized that her behavior was a bit abrupt.

In an instant, a blush appeared on Evelyn's fair cheeks, spreading from her face to the tips of her ears. She hurriedly let go of her arms, took a half step back in a slightly flustered manner, lowered her eyes, and dared not look directly into Li Xiao's eyes. She was shy and awkward.

Curator Terence, watching this scene, coughed helplessly, then looked at Evelyn, whose face was flushed, and asked in a deep voice, "Evelyn, are you planning to use this map to find Hamunaptra?"

Evelyn coughed lightly, composed herself, and nodded emphatically, "Yes, Curator. This is the opportunity I've been dreaming of. I've been searching for this city of the dead for years, and now that the map has finally appeared, I must seize it."

Terence looked at her stubborn expression, his lips moved slightly, hesitant to speak, and finally just sighed softly, his worry deepening in his eyes.

He was naturally aware of the terrifying legends of Hamunaptra, and even more so of the eerie vengeful spirit and deadly curse that were sealed there for a thousand years. This journey was fraught with peril, and it was not suitable for him to explore alone.

Li Xiao took in Terence's concerns. What the curator was worried about was nothing more than the high priest Imhotep, who had been tormented by insects and sealed away for three thousand years.

For ordinary people in this world, Imhotep, this thousand-year-old vengeful spirit, is naturally an existence that cannot be matched.

However, for Li Xiao, who had already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, these ancient vengeful spirits, which had accumulated thousands of years of Yin energy and were full of resentment, were not a threat at all. On the contrary, they were extremely rare and highly beneficial to his cultivation, enough to help him break through the barrier of the Void Refinement Realm.

Just as Evelyn was packing her bags, preparing to go on an adventure to Hamunaptra with Li Xiao, a frivolous and somewhat frivolous sound of footsteps came from outside the corridor.

Immediately afterwards, a casually dressed young man with a shrewd and calculating look in his eyes pushed open the door and entered. It was Evelyn's brother, Jonathan.

Jonathan was extremely greedy, and his greatest obsession in life was to find ancient treasures and become rich overnight.

In his early years, he mingled in the streets and heard countless legends about the ancient Egyptian city of the dead. He knew that Hamunaptrat contained a vast treasure left by the pharaohs and was a place that countless treasure hunters dreamed of finding.

He only heard by chance that his sister Evelyn had found an ancient map to Hamunaptra and was going to personally go to the desert to explore the ruins. He was instantly excited and was not about to let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich. Without saying a word, he hurriedly came to find her.

"Evelyn! I heard you're going to Hamunaptra?"

Jonathan rushed to his sister's side, his eyes gleaming with greed and thirst for the treasure: "Hamunata is a very dangerous place. I'm worried about you going alone, a girl like you. I have to stay by your side and protect you!"

He claimed to be protecting his sister, but his eyes were filled with covetousness for the royal tombs' treasure; his true intentions were already obvious.

Li Xiao, who was standing to the side, took in his expression. Jonathan was not a bad person by nature, but he was greedy for money.

In the original series, it was precisely because of his repeated reckless behavior that he repeatedly violated the taboos of the ruins, caused trouble, and created countless problems for the group. If Evelyn and O'Connor hadn't had the protagonist's halo, they probably would have died countless times.

Although the dangers in Hamunaptra were nothing to Li Xiao, he had no intention of becoming Jonathan's babysitter.

A glint flashed in Li Xiao's eyes as he quietly released a wisp of refined and gentle spiritual power, silently enveloping Jonathan's sea of ​​consciousness and subtly implanting a psychological suggestion.

In an instant, Jonathan's get-rich-quick idea vanished, replaced by a strange sense of danger and uncertainty about the journey. His desire for the treasure faded away, leaving only fear and hesitation.

Evelyn had been trying to come up with an excuse to refuse her brother's request to travel with her, but Jonathan suddenly scratched his head and said, "Never mind, the journey through the desert is long and fraught with danger. Legend has it that there are many unpredictable dangers on Hamunaptra. I won't go and cause any trouble. You guys be careful on your journey!"

After saying this, he quickly turned and left the room, disappearing from their sight in an instant.

Evelyn was stunned by her brother's drastically different attitudes, but she couldn't figure out why.

Li Xiao chuckled and patted Evelyn on the shoulder, saying, "Your brother is a very interesting person!"

Evelyn seemed a little embarrassed, her face flushed as she said, "I'm so sorry, my brother is a bit unreliable!"

The next morning, the two prepared to take a boat from Cairo to Hamunaptra. They bought a first-class cabin at a high price. It was a fairly well-decorated room with a private bathroom.

As soon as Li Xiao boarded the ship, he realized that this journey might not be peaceful.

He spotted Benny, the sleazy man who had abandoned O'Connor and run into the ruins alone, talking to a group of men who clearly spoke American English.

The group consisted of six people who were playing cards at a table on the deck, while Benny was explaining some things about Hamunaptra to them.

The conversation naturally caught Evelyn's attention, and she looked over at the table.

Evelyn's gaze immediately caught the attention of the Americans. Upon discovering that she was an extremely beautiful woman, the leader, a bearded man, gleamed with lust in his eyes.

"Hey, beautiful lady, how about a drink with us? I have the finest whiskey here!"

"That's right, little beauty, that pretty boy from the East next to you probably can't satisfy your needs. Look how strong and fit we are!"

The foul language of the American explorers enraged Evelyn, making her face flush red. She stood up and shouted, "You bunch of uncivilized brutes! I hope you all fall into the Nile River right now!"

Seeing that Evelyn didn't even know how to swear, Li Xiao couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, then stood up and walked towards the group of people.