Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 314
The unusual change in Chenpi was ultimately just a minor incident, and no further abnormal changes were observed in him in the days that followed.

The group lingered around the volcanic hot spring for two full days, escaping the blizzard, before continuing their journey.

As they continued their journey, nearing the border, a majestic snow-capped mountain came into view.

“That’s the Three Saints Snow Mountain. Only a very small part of the mountain is on our side. Above the snow line to the other side, it’s all within the border of North Korea.”

"The Three Saints Snow Mountain is over 2,400 meters above sea level. Beyond this mountain lies the hilly area of ​​C."

Shunzi pointed to the Three Sacred Snow Mountains and said.

Everyone understood; they realized the meaning behind the sequence.

He had brought everyone this far as he could; there was no way they could go any further.

Due to historical issues, various military strategic passages and underground fortifications remain in the snow-capped mountains surrounding this border.

Even today, this border line remains tightly sealed off.

“That’s bad. I remember the history of this border line. There must be elite border troops deployed and patrolling in the mountains.”

The fat man was taken aback, and said unwillingly.

The others also looked somewhat worried.

Based on the information they currently have, the Heavenly Palace on the Clouds is inextricably linked to the Three Sacred Mountains.

But what they are now facing is a defensive line composed of border troops.

It's hard.

"Don't worry, there must be a way to cross the border illegally. Shunzi, who served in the army here, will definitely know."

“We can persuade him to take us there, and we’ll give him more money then.”

Panzi comforted him.

"Impossible. There are only a few roads that people can use to get up the mountain."

"The entire area is under the control of the border troops. There are high hills everywhere, and a searchlight every ten steps. The area is a military restricted zone starting from the foot of the mountain."

"When I was serving there, my orders were that if any stranger came into view, I would first fire a warning shot into the air, and if they still didn't back down, I would fire a second shot straight into them."

Shunzi shook his head resolutely, refusing to take another step closer to the Three Sacred Mountains.

For a moment, everyone looked worried and didn't know what to do.

"Shunzi, do you have a way to get us across that mountain?"

Just then, Hu Ming suddenly pointed to a small, snow-covered hill beside the Three Saints Mountain and asked.

"That's Little Saint Snow Mountain. The entire mountain is within our country's borders and is quite far from the outpost. Together with the Great Saint Mountain on the other side, they are collectively known as the Five Saints."

"The scenery there is beautiful; it's definitely a great place for sightseeing."

"No problem, it'll only take about a day to get there! It's just that the road there isn't very good."

Shunzi squinted at him, thought for a moment, and then said with certainty.

"Um, Second Master, what are we going there for? We can't just go to see the scenery, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cheng, who had been relatively silent the whole way, frowned and asked.

"The younger generation is truly formidable. It seems you've figured something out as well?" However, before Hu Ming could answer, Chen Pi waved his hand to stop Ye Cheng, and said in a hoarse voice, seemingly quite surprised.

"What do you think? This is my skill in making a living. With such obvious mountain and river formations, of course I can spot it."

"Moreover, I bet you I see things much deeper and more clearly than you do, do you believe me?" Hu Ming glanced at Ye Cheng, then looked at Chen Pi and said softly.

Well, people like Chenpi have been in the underworld their whole lives and they value seniority extremely.

People like him inevitably look down on those younger than themselves.

The previous attitude towards Wu Xie and his group, and the single word "also" just now, can explain a lot.

But Hu Mingcai wouldn't allow himself to indulge this bad habit.

"The mountains here stretch out like cotton, covered with snow all year round, and surrounded on three sides. It is a rare three-headed old dragon. In feng shui terms, this is what is called (a group of dragons sitting)."

“These three mountains are all dragon heads, making them very suitable for mass burial. If the Heavenly Palace is located on the cliffs of the three sacred mountains in the middle, the two smaller dragon heads on the other side should have the burial tombs of the Wan Nu King’s favorite wives and ministers.”

"The layout of the three-headed dragon is very peculiar; the three heads must be connected. In other words, there must be a passageway in the accompanying tombs leading to the main tomb..."

Before Chen Pi could say anything more, Hu Ming had already explained the dragon vein's trajectory here in just a few words.

"Of course, all of this is based on the fact that the direction is indeed east!"

Finally, Hu Ming looked at the compass in his hand, a mysterious smile playing on his lips, and added.

The three-headed dragon formation is very unique, and its requirements for the terrain are exceptionally strict.

Only when all three mountain peaks face east is it considered a "Dragon Sitting" formation, a rare and auspicious burial site in Feng Shui.

But the question is, is that direction really east?
Hu Ming crushed the compass in his hand and threw it into the snow.

It can't point the way correctly, so it's useless now.

“You’re right. I really didn’t expect you to have such expertise in feng shui at such a young age, even studying the niche field of head feng shui.”

"As long as we can excavate the burial tombs there, we will definitely be able to get to the main tomb."

After a moment of silence, he continued Hu Ming's words.

He didn't pay attention to Hu Ming's last sentence.

He had just had Monk Hua check the direction, and the location of Little Sacred Snow Mountain was indeed due east.

Few people study the concept of "Big Head Feng Shui" these days, and the rest of the people who heard about it were completely confused.

However, seeing that Hu Ming's words made perfect sense, and Chen Pi Asi agreed with them, the two did not have any disagreements, and Chen Pi Asi breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there's still a road ahead, that's good. What they fear is that they'll reach it all, only to fail at the last minute and never even see the gates of the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top.

For tomb raiders, the greatest torment is knowing there is a royal tomb there but being unable to enter.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go... Little brother, stop looking, we'll be there in a day." Hu Ming gently patted the silent man who had been quietly watching the Three Sacred Mountains and called out to Shunzi.

While the two were talking, Fatty and Wu Xie sent Shunzi aside.

What they were afraid of was that Shunzi would discover their identities as tomb raiders.

After all, this identity cannot be revealed.

(End of this chapter)