He's alone, but he's a tomb raider!

"The nails are driven in firmly; these are lifelines, we can't be careless!"

Having served in the army in Kunlun before, Lao Hu is quite experienced.

He directed the group to drive high-strength climbing spikes into the glacier, firmly embedding them into the hard ice layer, and then securely fix the climbing ropes, lowering them down into the abyss along the ice crevice.

According to the original plan, just in case, someone needed to keep an eye on things.

Logically speaking, Xiao Ye, who is not physically strong, should be the first choice.

However, at Qin Yun's suggestion, Lao Hu took it as a safety excuse and left the small sword on it, just in case.

Xiao Ye not only had to go down with them, but was even placed in the middle of the group.

At first, Old Hu was completely baffled by Qin Yun's arrangement, not understanding why he was being asked to do it this way.

But seeing that Xiao Ye not only didn't refuse, but instead started preparing with great enthusiasm, he was surprised.

Not only Lao Hu, but also Fatty and Shirley Yang could see that this person was extraordinary.

Even a naive college student with a strong interest in archaeology wouldn't be able to do something like this, right?

Unless, she has some other purpose!

Two people per team, so if anything unexpected happens, they can lend a hand.

Qin Yun and Lao Hu went down first, followed closely by Shirley Yang and Fatty, then Xiao Ye and Professor Chen, while Xiao Sa and Professor Hao were placed at the very back.

After the formation was completed, the expedition team descended in an orderly manner.

……

The glacier crevasses are hundreds of meters deep, with a chilling atmosphere permeating the depths, making them dark and eerie.

A vertical drop of over 100 meters would be an impassable obstacle for ordinary adventurers, but for Qin Yun, it was like a smooth road.

During the descent, there is no need to pause or use any leverage.

With a light leap, he slid down the rope with one hand and landed in an instant, becoming the first to reach the bottom of the glacier.

However, during the descent, when it reached a delicate position about thirty meters above the ground...

With a flick of his fingertip, Qin Yun subtly made a tiny cut on Xiao Ye's personal climbing rope.

Although climbing ropes are very strong, they are almost like hot knives cutting butter in the face of primordial Qi.

Moreover, Qin Yun's height was just right.

Not fatal, but enough to force Xiao Ye to reveal her true abilities the moment the rope snapped.

After waiting a moment, Lao Hu, Shirley Yang, and Fatty also landed one after another by grabbing the ropes.

After landing, Shirley Yang immediately raised her gun and looked around, just in case.

As her gaze swept across a patch of frozen ground, Shirley Young quickly spotted the long-dead body of a foreign climber in a corner.

The body was dressed in professional high-altitude mountaineering gear and, unusually, was also equipped with a handgun.

M1911, a genuine Americana product!

Both the equipment type and the year are very consistent.

She was a member of her father Yang Xuanwei's expedition team back then.

Seeing the object brought back memories, and Shirley Yang's expression tightened when she saw the corpse.

There is both the relief of finding traces and the fear of facing the remains of their fathers' tragic deaths.

Looking at the dark canyon in the distance, Shirley Yang was afraid that she would not be able to find her father's whereabouts, and she was also afraid of discovering his corpse!

He turned to look at Qin Yun and said in a low voice.

"Master Qin, it's now basically confirmed that my father came here back then."

As expected, Walter's notebook must be hidden deep within the demonic tower!

Seeing that the other person looked a little nervous, Qin Yun raised his hand and gently patted her shoulder, softly comforting her.

"Don't worry too much, good people are always blessed!"

Furthermore, he possesses the legacy of the Mountain Hermit, so although this place is somewhat dangerous, it cannot harm him.

Shirley Yang nodded emphatically, her mind calming down somewhat.

Unlike Shirley Yang's nervousness, the fat man beside her was completely unconcerned.

Once on the ground, the fat man's eyes were immediately drawn to the large areas of quartz on the rock wall.

The glittering minerals adorning the ice walls are quite a sight.

Wow! This trip was definitely worthwhile!

"Master Qin, Old Hu, look! This thing looks valuable!"

As he spoke, the fat man immediately pulled out an entrenching tool from his back, raised his hand to dig out the quartz chisel, intending to take it out to sell for money.

Fortunately, unlike the fat man's recklessness, after this period of intensive study, Lao Hu's eyesight has improved significantly.

He slapped the fat man across the face in annoyance.

"Old Hu, it's one thing if you won't help, but why did you hit me!"

"Little Fatty, stop wasting your time. This thing is just pretty but worthless. It's everywhere and can't be considered a treasure."

The fat man looked sullen: "So all that work turned out to be just a plain white ball instead of a glutinous rice ball?"

"You're spouting rhymes all the time, are you planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

"rest assured!"

Old Hu gazed into the deep canyon, "The truly valuable treasures are hidden deep inside."

Although she wasn't the queen of the ancient city, the fact that she was buried in the Demon Tower suggests she was at least a powerful and influential person.

Her burial goods must have been of exceptional quality!

Before the group could finish their conversation, a cracking sound suddenly rang out overhead!

The remaining ice fragments fell in a flurry, and a short, startled cry suddenly rang out.

Thanks to the intervention of a kind-hearted person, Xiao Ye's climbing rope snapped!

The sudden weightlessness sent a shockwave through the crowd, who were still on the ice wall.

Fortunately, the rock layers at the bottom of the glacier are stable and the ice layer is compact, so it is not affected by sound or vibration.

Even if you let out a cry of alarm, or even if you opened fire on the spot, there would be absolutely no chance of an avalanche.

If it's left outside, then there will be a huge problem.

Panic can last only a moment.

Under Qin Yun's gaze, he saw it clearly.

In the instant of weightlessness and falling, Xiao Ye instantly suppressed her panic, her body strangely sinking as her feet touched the ice wall, and then she landed lightly and steadily, her body exuding a peculiar earth-burrowing power.

She moved with lightning speed, taking advantage of the brief moment of suspension to grab Professor Chen's rope beside her, using the momentum to cushion the impact and regain her footing.

The whole process seemed thrilling and chaotic, but in reality, it was a smooth and effortless performance.

After the two landed, they looked at Xiao Ye, who was pretending to be still in shock and kept saying "luck".

Old Hu and Fatty followed suit, quickly crowding around and feigning concern.

He kept complaining about the poor quality of the ropes and the sharp edges of the ice wall, which could be considered as making excuses for Xiao Ye.

As for Qin Yun...

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, he had already clearly seen through Xiao Ye's methods.

Similar to the Earthly Immortals, yet completely different.

It doesn't seem like a skill honed through years of hard work and step-by-step practice; it's more like an ability forcibly bestowed upon one after birth.

Qin Yun had two guesses about this strange situation.

It's either Ma Xianhong's self-cultivation furnace or Qu Tong's work.

Xiao Ye's strength must come from these two paths.

However, it remains unclear which faction she is loyal to.

Fortunately, although some of his methods were genuine, he wasn't exactly a strong person and couldn't cause any real trouble.

Before long, Professor Hao and Xiao Sa, who were at the back, also successfully reached the bottom of the glacier, and the entire group was assembled.

The group packed their belongings and officially set off into the depths of the glacial wilderness.

Old Hu and Fatty led the way, clearing the path and avoiding dangers.

Xiao Ye, whose identity is shrouded in mystery, was deliberately placed behind the two by Qin Yun, in the center of his field of vision, so that he could control whatever happened.

In the middle of the group were Professor Chen and two others.

As for Qin Yun, he and Shirley Yang steadily held the back, occupying the most secure position in the entire arena.

After all, Han Tianzun once said that when going into a dungeon, one should silently protect everyone in front of them!

If they can't brave traps and dangers for me, and risk their lives for me, then why should I bring them along?

If you have to handle everything yourself, wouldn't you become a babysitter?

As for why Shirley Yang was specifically brought along...

The reason is actually very simple: she absolutely cannot get into trouble before she marries Shirley Yang or before the asset transfer is completed.

Otherwise, how could I seize her family property and become a powerful vassal king?