Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 227 Goodbye, Little Brother
In the reception room of Wu Sansheng's house.

Hu Ming stared blankly at the dragon spine placed in the center of the table, and at the expressionless hooded buyer opposite him.

Wu Xie looked at Hu Ming with a somewhat blank expression.

For some reason, after meeting a buyer with a blank expression, he felt that Hu Ming's emotions seemed a bit off.

The buyer opposite him, who had no expression on his face, didn't even focus on the dragon's spine; instead, he kept staring "affectionately" into Hu Ming's eyes.

"Third Uncle, what's going on? Do Hu Ming and this guest know each other?"

"Why do I feel like there's something strange about the atmosphere between them?"

Wu Xie couldn't help but ask Wu Sansheng.

"Snapped!"

"You're so disrespectful, nephew! I'm your elder, remember to call me Uncle Ming!"

In front of Wu Sansheng, Hu Ming looked away and slapped Wu Xie on the head.

Old-fashioned and self-righteous!
Wu Xie's lips twitched, and he had a string of "mmp"s in his mind that he just couldn't say.

The young man in front of him, who looked even younger than himself, was actually his elder!
"Hey buddy, this is really strange. Looking at you, you actually remember me? That shouldn't be the case!"

"Also, you wouldn't be buying this black and gold sword just because you're eyeing mine, would you?"

Hu Ming lit another cigarette for himself, looking at the hooded guy who had been staring at him "affectionately" with a pained expression.

This person was none other than Zhang Qiling, whom they hadn't seen for twenty-three years!
And the dragon spine placed right in the center of the table was none other than the black and gold treasure sword that Hu Ming remembered!
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However, the young man is aloof, especially since he has lost his previous memories.

The young man completely ignored Hu Ming, indifferently shifting his gaze away from him.

In fact, the young man had no memory of Hu Ming.

But when the young man saw Hu Ming, he felt as if he had seen this person somewhere before, someone who had left a deep impression on him.

However, the young man knew his own situation; if he forgot, he forgot, and there was nothing more to say.

Picking up the black and gold sword on the table, the young man easily lifted the sword, which weighed over two hundred pounds, and casually swung it in mid-air.

Judging from his relaxed and casual manner, this 200-pound sword in the young man's hands is no different from an ordinary person wielding a wooden stick.

"Good knife. As for the conditions, they are what we agreed on before. I'll wait for you to contact me."

The young man wrapped the black gold sword in a cloth bag, nodded in satisfaction, and said to Wu Sansheng in a low voice.

After saying that, he ignored everyone's reactions and turned to leave.

However, before leaving, the young man turned back and gave Hu Ming a meaningful look.

This was a very strange deal.

Throughout the entire transaction, Wu Sansheng, as the seller, remained completely silent.

Just like the interaction between Hu Ming and the young man, the young man's behavior, which was completely different from that of ordinary people, seemed to be expected.

"Third Uncle?" Wu Xie finally couldn't help but speak.

After the young man left, Wu Sansheng and Hu Ming's eyes flickered, and they fell into an eerie silence that lasted for a long time. Since the two big shots didn't speak, the newbie Wu Xie and his underling Panzi naturally wouldn't say a word.

"This young man is a well-known expert in the underworld, young and mysterious, with extraordinary skills."

"I've been to many large tombs at such a young age. When I got my hands on this Dragon Spine, and learned that you were interested in buying it, I didn't think about selling it for money. Instead, I wanted you to help me sell it in exchange for this."

Wu Sansheng stubbed out his cigarette and said in a deep voice.

"And coincidentally, the rubbing of the calligraphy and painting you brought is most likely related to an ancient tomb from the Warring States period."

"If you're lucky, you might find one or two fine funerary objects inside."

"Hu Ming, this Warring States period tomb...would you be interested in coming down to take a look?"

Hu Ming knew that Wu Sansheng was still worried about him and was still testing him.

His existence is a nightmare for the Nine Gates. Wu Sansheng personally experienced his methods during the underwater tomb raiding in the Xisha Islands in 1985.

Wu Sansheng could not put his mind at ease about Hu Ming, this mysterious friend, based solely on Er Yuehong's prestige.

After all, those who rise to the top three ranks of officialdom, military officers, actors, and even immortals, are as fleeting as smoke and moonlight!
During the purge of the Nine Gates back then, General Zhang Dafoye was suspected of playing a less-than-honorable role, which made Wu Sansheng wary.

"Of course, that's an ancient tomb from the Warring States period. Anything inside that we can retrieve is a top-tier artifact. How could I possibly miss this opportunity?"

Hu Ming chuckled lightly.

How could Hu Ming possibly miss out on a system reward?
and…

Inside the Lu Palace, there is the Ghost Seal, which is the key to open the bronze door.

Hu Ming was genuinely curious about what was behind the door.

"Alright! I need time to decipher the contents of this document, and I also need to prepare some equipment in advance."

"As for the time... we'll set off in three days. Hu Ming, if you need any equipment, just tell my nephew, and he'll prepare it for you!"

Wu Sansheng nodded, his expression softening.

With Wu Xie and Pan Zi present, some things cannot be said too bluntly for the time being.

Therefore, he likes intelligent people. It's comfortable to deal with intelligent people because they can understand what you mean without you having to say anything too bluntly.

Wu Sansheng knew that Hu Ming was a skilled fighter, and he did need help right now.

But this accomplice must be someone who can stand by his side against "him," not a bribed spy!
"Wait, Third Uncle, do you mean I can come along on this tomb raiding trip?"

At this point, Wu Xie, who hadn't yet matured, didn't understand these things, but he understood that Wu Sansheng meant that he had a part in this tomb raiding!
"Well, you are the only son of our Wu family. We can't let our family's skills die out in your hands. It would be good for you to go down and broaden your horizons this time."

"Of course, you little bastard, keep your mouth shut! If your dad finds out I took you to a tomb, he'll fight me to the death!!!"

Wu Sansheng nodded, and said with some concern.

After all, only he and Dog Fifth Master know about the Wu family's affairs; his own brothers know nothing about them.

From a young age, Wu Xie's father strongly opposed Wu Xie entering this industry.

(End of this chapter)