Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 383 There is another group of people
"As for you, Hongxia, you stay here with our men. After we go in, there might be another large group of people following us."

"Let them in when the time comes. In fact, if they don't know how to enter the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West, I'd like you to kindly tell them!"

"The possibility is very small, but just in case, you should still communicate with them."

"Of course, you all need to be careful when doing these things; safety first!"

Hu Ming looked at Hong Xia and gave her further instructions.

"Is there another group of people after this?"

"Just how big is this operation? Is it some kind of chaotic mess? What kind of monsters and demons are popping up all at once?"

"By the way, Hu Ming, who were those people? How did you know there were others?"

Now, everyone, including Wu Sansheng, Xiao Ge, and Hei Xiazi, was somewhat at a loss.

"It's just a vague guess. I'll have to wait until those people actually arrive to confirm it."

Hu Ming shook his head.

Prior to this, he had indeed received a piece of intelligence, and combined with a previous guess, it was not difficult to reach this conclusion.

But it's all for the best; it's good that all the troublesome guys were dealt with in one go during this operation.

To prevent these flies from popping up and bothering people from time to time in the future.

"Okay, I understand, Second Master. Don't worry, I definitely won't make a mistake this time!" Hongxia nodded and said earnestly.

Ah Ning's actions had already made her feel quite ashamed, and she felt guilty for betraying Hu Ming's trust.

If this is messed up again, I'm afraid I really won't be able to face Hu Ming.

"Relax, this is just in case. The important thing is that you protect yourselves."

"Hongxia is still too young, and her thoughts are too easy to guess," Hu Ming said with a smile.

"Hongxia, there's something I need to tell you."

After the meeting, Hu Ming called Hong Xia over.

"Second Master?"

"Remember Dingzhuozhuoma's granddaughter-in-law?"

"Huh? I'll remember!" Hongxia was taken aback and nodded.

"Prepare her a set of operational equipment and a vehicle as well. Remember, don't let anyone else know, especially Wu Sansheng."

"After we leave, give her the things and try to meet whatever she needs, and do not interfere with her actions."

Hu Ming gave the order in a deep voice.

In fact, this operation was carried out by four separate groups!
Only Hu Ming, Xiao Ge, and Chen Wenjin themselves knew this.

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After reaching an agreement, Hu Ming and the others stopped dawdling and began to carefully select the various equipment and supplies that might be needed, in cooperation with the Hong family.

The trip to the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West is a life-or-death adventure, not a leisurely trip!
The slightest negligence could very well cost lives.

None of us here are newbies; we all understand the stakes involved. Even for the sake of our own lives, we need to take this seriously.

Based on the general situation in the Western Queen Mother's country as described by Jiangnan, equipment and supplies were selected accordingly.

In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed, and time quietly brought us to the morning of the next day.

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, with large raindrops pouring down from the thick, dark clouds.

It's hard to imagine that there would be such a long rainy season every year in the Gobi Desert, which is hot, dry and water-scarce all year round.

All I can say is that nature is truly amazing.

It was as if they were making up for the rain they owed to this desert all year in one go; in just half a day, the ground outside was already soaked with rainwater.

It even exaggeratedly gathered a considerable number of "streams".

"Now, follow the direction of the water flow, follow the direction of the ancient riverbed that has appeared, and at the end is the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West!" "Qimen Dunjia can interfere with human perception of the five senses, and even the more mysterious sixth sense, but the direction of the water flow cannot be changed. This is the physical rule of this world!" Looking at the stream on the ground, Hu Ming chuckled and gave the order.

Immediately, the two desert off-road vehicles roared to life and slowly drove away from the camp, one after the other.

"Uncle Ming, do you mean we can find the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West by following the direction of the water?"

"From the passenger seat, Wu Xie asked curiously."

"What you don't know is that the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West is the lowest point in the Chaidamu Basin."

"That is a basin within a basin. Thousands of years ago, a meteorite fell from the sky and changed the terrain there, thus creating the unique geographical environment of the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West."

“Every year during the rainy season, at least half of the rainwater that falls on the Chaidamu Basin eventually flows into the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West.”

"In addition, its well-developed underground water storage system is sufficient to guarantee the water supply of the entire Queen Mother of the West Kingdom for a whole year, and even has a surplus. This is why the Queen Mother of the West Kingdom is still so vibrant today."

Hu Ming, with one hand on the steering wheel, spoke with a nostalgic tone.

The miracle of the Western Queen Mother's Kingdom was created by a combination of nature's creation and human effort.

It's hard to imagine that deep in the desolate Chaidamu forest, surrounded by thousands of miles of desert, the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West still maintains a tropical rainforest environment.

This is a miracle of nature, and also a miracle of the wisdom of our ancient ancestors.

"blind!"

As he spoke, Hu Ming shouted through the car window to the driver of the other car driving alongside him.

"put!"

"We have to speed things up! We're still quite a distance from here to the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West, and we can't afford to waste time on the road."

"This rainy season won't last too long. When we return, we'll still need to find our way based on the water flow; we can't afford to be delayed!"

Hu Ming didn't bother to argue with Hei Xiazi for gaining an advantage verbally, Lang Sheng explained.

"Damn it! Uncle Ming, why didn't you say this beforehand? So, if we dawdle too much, even if we get what we want, we'll all have to stay in the Western Queen Mother's Kingdom to keep that old woman company?"

The blind man was immediately startled and let out a strange cry.

"But you didn't ask. I thought you could figure it out..."

"Alright, enough nonsense. According to my estimate, this rainy season will last for about half a month, or about twenty days if you're lucky. That's enough time for you to have fun."

"The time is a bit tight for both me and my colleague."

Hu Ming chuckled lightly.

"That's right, twenty days. It's a little tight, but if we speed things up, I should be able to manage."

"As for her, there's no need to consider it. Whether she succeeds or not, she's unlikely to come out again."

"But Hu Ming, what about you? Do you really have enough time? You told me that you were asleep for almost ten years twenty years ago! It will be a big problem if you miss the rainy season."

Behind Hu Ming, the young man nodded, and then asked with some concern.

Hu Ming's situation is unprecedented in the world, there is no experience to share, and the young man has no way of predicting it.

"Don't worry, all the prerequisites have been basically completed. Only one last step, which is similar to a 'catalyst,' is needed. It won't take too long."

"Who knows, I might come out even before you?"

Hu Ming felt a warmth in his heart. This was genuine concern from the young man; who else could it be!?
"...So, what exactly are you two talking about? Or rather, what are you two plotting?"

The other passengers on the bus stared blankly at the two who were exchanging their biggest secrets as if no one else was around.

"You'll find out after I finish my deal with that old woman."

"Hiss!!! Damn it, Hu Ming, don't tell me that old woman is referring to the Queen Mother of the West? She's still alive? That's been four or five thousand years, right?"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped, feeling a chill and dread in their hearts.

Is it really possible for someone to live for four or five thousand years?
"Guess?"

Hu Ming grinned, mischievously keeping everyone in suspense!

(End of this chapter)