Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 152 Preparing to Leave Again
"Hmph, I heard you talking about me behind my back as soon as I came in! However, I did suffer a great loss at the tomb of the Prince of Xian back then, and all my brothers were wiped out. Thinking about it now, I still regret it deeply..."

Just as Hu Ming was quietly watching the group chatting idly under the influence of alcohol, Chen Yulou suddenly walked in, leaning on his guide cane.

He plopped down next to them and let out a disgruntled snort.

"But what you said is true. I, the old blind man, have to admire the feat you have accomplished on this trip!"

"You've destroyed the tomb of King Xian. If my brothers knew this in the afterlife, they could rest in peace!"

"We're all straightforward people, so let's cut to the chase. Blind Chen, I'll toast you all!"

After the group returned from the Qinling Mountains, Blind Chen came to Panjiayuan in the capital to find Hu Ming and the others, pestering them relentlessly to stay in the capital.

In the end, Yang Xueli bought a house for Chen Xiazi, an old friend of her maternal grandfather.

Sure enough, as soon as Hu Ming and his group returned from southern Yunnan, this guy got wind of it and came over immediately.

For a time, the group chatted and laughed, taking advantage of the alcohol to talk about the past and present, and making scathing criticisms, feeling quite at ease.

Throughout the entire process, Hu Ming remained silent, watching these men boast and brag, their heads slightly drunk.

After all, Hu Ming's physical condition is undeniable; his kidney and liver function are both superhuman!
It's just a few bottles of beer; apart from the taste, it's practically the same as plain boiled water!
As they chatted, Hu Bayi somehow started thinking about his time serving in Kunlun.

This big, strong man couldn't help but get teary-eyed when he talked about his painful past and his comrades who died in Kunlun.

The biggest difference between Hu Bayi and others is that although he is a tomb raider, he is very real. But at the core, Hu Bayi is a loyal and righteous man.

This is also one of the reasons why Yang Xueli likes him.

The moonlight is bright tonight.

……

In Hu Ming's small courtyard in Beijing.

Hu Ming lay on a rattan chair next to the stone table in the courtyard like an old man, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, sunglasses over his eyes, lazily basking in the sun.

However, he was not in a good mood, because right next to him, Hu Bayi was lying down just like him. However, unlike him, Hu Bayi was holding Yang Xueli in his arms. Judging from Hu Bayi's appearance, he was very comfortable.

Hu Ming glanced at the two people beside him, feeling a bit helpless. He was almost full from eating dog food every day.

Now, Fatty doesn't really want to stay in the yard anymore; he keeps nagging about when Yang Shirley will go back to America.

However, just as Hu Ming guessed, Yang Xueli will not leave Beijing, at least not for the time being.

After all, part of the reason was indeed due to the Muchen Pearl, while another part was because of Hu Bayi...

Well, after all, she's a woman in love! Even Professor Chen, who's far away in the United States, has been entrusted to the family's nanny and medical staff by Yang Xueli.

"Old Hu, was what you said that night true?"

After a long while, Yang Xueli turned over, showing her front and then her back, and nestled into Hu Bayi's arms, making a lazy sound.

"Huh? That's right! The corpse you mentioned in the ancient tomb below Phoenix Temple looks almost exactly like the figure in the murals of the Tomb of the King of Xian..."

"Is this the altar of the Kunlun Demon Kingdom...?"

At this moment, Hu Ming frowned, his tone low and somber, and stared directly at the brilliance of the sun on the horizon through his sunglasses.

"Sigh, I wonder when this curse will be broken!" The current situation is that even without Hu Ming's reminder, Hu Bayi has already recalled the past and connected the two.

The trip to Kunlun Divine Palace and Evil Luo Sea City has already been put on the agenda by the group.

The head of the dead King Xian has already been sent by Yang Xueli to a trusted person for scanning and removal through her connections.

The Muchen Pearl had become fused with the head of the dead King Xian. To remove it, specialized equipment was required, but unfortunately, Hu Ming and the others were simply not capable of doing so.

We can only rely on Yang Xueli's connections to find a trustworthy professional.

Today is the third day since Hu Ming and the others returned from southern Yunnan. According to their plan, they will be busy again starting tomorrow.

Now the group has managed to steal a half-day of leisure. After all, the Ghost Eye Curse remains unresolved, weighing heavily on Hu Bayi and the others' minds.

The Muchen Pearl is, after all, only one of the prerequisites for lifting the curse... there are still many troubles to come!
"Hey, what brings you all here together?"

Just as Hu Ming and the other two were chatting, the courtyard gate was suddenly opened from the outside.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Fatty and Big Gold Tooth, accompanied by a slick-haired, powdered-faced man.

slicked-back hair and powdered face?
Hu Ming stared intently at the man, a sense of unease creeping into his mind.

Hu Ming has always had a good memory; he can remember many details for a long time.

Moreover, the bloodline power rewarded by the system not only gave him peak human physical attributes but also greatly enhanced his brain, making his memory even more outstanding.

In the capital city of Beijing, a slick-haired, powdered-faced man who had just returned from southern Yunnan came knocking on my door...

It's Dongzi! So, that Hong Kong and Guangdong "tycoon" Lei Xianming, whose ancestors worshipped the Thirteen-Bearded Porcelain Cat and made his fortune carrying corpses and rummaging through cellars, has been tricked by Boss Chen into coming to them?
Thinking of this, Hu Ming couldn't help but curl a strange smile into his lips.

But it quickly vanished, and only Yang Xueli, who was in Hu Bayi's arms, saw that smile.

However, Yang Xueli was also sensible. There were strangers present, and this future cousin's smile was directed at these strangers, so it was clearly not the time to ask questions.

Yang Xueli simply stood up from Hu Bayi's arms with a normal expression and went to the room to make tea.

When Hu Bayi saw Hu Ming's expression just now, he couldn't help but shake his head inwardly, thinking to himself: This kid isn't thinking of some bad idea again, is he?
Hu Bayi and Fatty knew that every time Hu Ming showed this expression, someone was about to get tricked.

"Mr. Ming, this is Dongzi. He said he's here to see Fatty. He's been entrusted by his boss to talk to Fatty about the antique business."

“He wanted to take us to meet his boss. I figured that among us brothers, besides Big Gold Tooth, you're the one who knows the most about this, so I wanted to bring you and Old Hu and his wife along to broaden your horizons.”

The fat man winked at Hu Ming and Hu Bayi without leaving a trace, as if hinting at something.

Although Fatty can be a bit of a scatterbrain at times, and despite his big, handsome face, he's actually quite cunning. He was already on guard when Dongzi suddenly showed up at his door.

"Antiques business... Tsk, that's interesting, Dongzi, right? Well then... shall we brothers accompany you on this trip?"

Hu Ming reassured Fatty and Hu Bayi, then looked at Dongzi with a half-smile.

Hu Ming already knew the whole story; that Lei Xianming was no good.

To be honest, Hu Ming was already thinking about it when he saw this guy.

Should we just kill that bastard after we find "Gig Silver Eyes"?
Thinking about it, Hu Ming subconsciously pinched his lower abdomen and looked at Dongzi with an unfriendly gaze.

The boss is dead, why keep this scoundrel around?
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