Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 101 Big Gold Tooth Follows In

"Really? If this guy's going to get rich, nothing can stop him..." Looking at the fat man's smug expression, Hu Bayi kindly reminded him, "Brother, don't be too happy yet. After all these years, don't you know?"

There's no such thing as a free lunch; such a huge pile of treasures must come with corresponding dangers.

"Should we prepare some personal items just in case?" the fat man said, frowning.

"What do you mean by 'personal equipment'? If we fall into a trap without realizing it, even the most advanced weapons will be useless." Wang Pangzi was originally full of confidence, hoping that he and Hu Ming could prepare in advance just in case, but after hearing Hu Bayi say this, he immediately lost his confidence.

"Let's just deal with whatever comes our way. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Besides, I don't think that kid is that capable. Moreover, we're seasoned veterans. Do you think we'll capsize in this little ditch?"

To dispel their concerns, Hu Ming could only boost their confidence.

"Alright, let's do as you say. Anyway, you're pretty good, so with you protecting me, nothing should go wrong," Hu Bayi finally nodded and said.

"Okay, sure. Oh, by the way, I picked up all the guns we threw away before we got on the train, and Yang Shirley's pistol too."

Upon hearing this, the fat man asked incredulously, "Mingzi, how did you bring her back?"

"Yeah, Mingzi, how did you get through security?"

Hu Ming glanced at the two of them and said, "I have my own brilliant plan, don't worry about it..."

At that moment, a voice that shouldn't have been heard rang out from the back seat of the three Hu brothers.

"Hehe, Mr. Ming, just tell us!"

Upon hearing this, the three Hu brothers all looked behind them.

"Holy crap, Big Gold Tooth, when did you get on the bus?" the fat man asked incredulously.

"Well, you guys get on the bus first..." Big Gold Tooth said slowly.

"Old Jin, you're here. Over there..." Hu Ming said, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Don't worry, Master Ming, I've arranged everything. When I heard you guys were coming to collect some things yesterday, I realized you gentlemen might have to go down into the tomb again. I, Old Jin, haven't been down into a tomb yet."

"That's why I thought I'd come over and take a look with you guys. Besides, I'm pretty good at appraising treasures, which will be helpful for us in acquiring items," Big Gold Tooth quickly explained.

"Well... alright! If we go down into the tomb this time, you must follow my and Lao Hu's orders. You should also know the dangers inside the tomb..." Hu Ming didn't care anymore after hearing this.

"Don't worry, if we need to go into the tomb, we'll do whatever you gentlemen say..." Big Gold Tooth patted his chest and said.

Gulan County is a remote county with no direct train service. After arriving in the provincial capital and getting off the train, they boarded a long-distance bus bound for Gulan County.

After a bumpy ride, the old car broke down.

When the fat man heard that they were not far from the Yellow River, he suggested that they walk to the ferry to find a boat.

Big Gold Tooth and Hu Bayi both agreed, but Hu Ming hesitated. The development of the plot gave him a very familiar feeling.

Next, they were supposed to take a ferry on the Yellow River and encounter the Iron-Headed Dragon King. Hu Ming hesitated, unsure whether they should take the waterway.

We'll take a detour and walk to Gulan County, but we'll have to sleep on the streets tonight.

After much deliberation, Hu Ming decided to go to the ferry crossing to find a boat. Gumu County is located in a very remote area. If he were to walk there and then detour to the Yellow River Bridge, it would be a journey of two thousand miles, which is really too far.

Besides, although the Iron-Headed Dragon King is terrifying, it was ultimately a close call, and you might not even encounter him again!
Not to mention that Hu Ming had planned ahead in advance; he still had explosives that Hu Bayi had thrown away in his system space, which were specifically prepared to deal with the Iron-Headed Dragon King.

After making their plans, the four headed towards the Yellow River ferry. The area was desolate, with no villages or shops in sight.

The terrain of SX Province is full of ravines and desolate fields, yet it has a certain grandeur.

After walking for several hours, the four finally reached the banks of the Yellow River.

As Hu Ming looked around, he saw the Yellow River's waters were incredibly vast, its surface wide and its turbid waves towering high. The water resembled yellow mud, or a yellow dragon, churning and rolling as it flowed.

There are steep loess cliffs all around, and the ferry crossing is nowhere in sight.

Such magnificent scenery naturally evokes a sense of pride and makes one want to sing out loud.

However, a hint of tension appeared on Hu Ming's face.

Half an hour later, there was still no sign of any boats on the Yellow River.

The fat man wasn't in a hurry and said to Hu Ming, "Mingzi, you said if we sang and shouted, we'd surely be able to call out the ferry. How come it's been so long and we haven't even seen a trace of a boat?"

Hu Ming was also secretly wondering why the ship hadn't appeared yet.
Just as he was about to speak, he heard Hu Bayi next to him begin singing the Qinqiang opera "The Garden Stroll and the Palace Coup".

"The Six Garrisons are in turmoil, the world is in chaos, the Guanzhong Plain is ablaze with war and the imperial edict is being passed down, and the thoughts of our ancestors are being conceived..." Just then, the faint sound of a motor could be heard in the distance.

A small boat, riding the towering yellow waves, rolled down from above.

The fat man's eyes widened immediately. "Wow, there really is a boat!" they all shouted.

At first, the boatman was unwilling to ferry them, repeatedly waving his hands to indicate that he could not stop the boat.

The fat man was not about to let such an opportunity slip by. This place was desolate, and who knew when the next boat would arrive.

If we take this boat now and arrive at the ancient tomb county town, we can find a hotel to stay in, have a good meal, and take a nice bath, without having to spend the night in this desolate wilderness.

The fat man then took out two RMB bills and shouted, "Twenty yuan, twenty yuan!"

As expected, money makes the world go round. Upon hearing the offer of twenty dollars, the boatman found a calm bend in the river, docked the boat, and the four of them quickly boarded the boat.

However, Hu Ming looked at the fat man with some surprise. He didn't expect the fat man to be so generous and to take out twenty yuan so easily. Normally, a boat ticket for crossing the river only costs about one yuan.

(End of this chapter)