Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 806 Sacrifice!

That night, Hu Ming and the blind man did not stay on the island for long before making an excuse to leave.

However, after only a brief encounter, Hu Ming could tell that these people were not as kind as they seemed on the surface, especially Yao Da, who kept smiling and was clearly a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Apart from Di Liu, the others all smelled of dirt, clearly indicating that they were people who frequently worked in the fields.

In Hu Ming's view, the reason they arranged such a dinner tonight was probably to test the waters, since they didn't really know how capable Hu Ming and the blind man were.

"Blind man! Can't you see? Those guys are deliberately testing us!"

On the way back, Hu Ming chatted with the blind man.

"Hey, I'm not really blind. Do you think I can hide what's going on in their stomachs? Don't forget, I've lived for over a hundred years!"

"If we're talking about cunning and shrewdness, I'm their ancestor!"

The blind man raised his chin as he spoke, looking quite pleased with himself.

"Alright, as long as you know what's going on, go back and pack your things. Tomorrow we're going to Blind Man's Gully. I want to see what kind of tomb this Hanging Sword Tomb really is!"

Hu Ming also became somewhat interested in the Suspended Sword Tomb, after all, the name itself sounded extraordinary.

In addition, Hu Ming was also very curious about what connection this Suspended Sword Tomb had with his mission. Furthermore, the mother stone on Hu Ming's body had also reacted in Di Liu's antique shop before.

To unravel these mysteries, this trip is essential.

On the other side, on the small island in the middle of the lake, after Hu Ming and the blind man left, Yao Da and the others continued to gather around the campfire.

"Brother! Are we really going to bring these two along? They don't seem like anything special to me!"

"Exactly! Where did you find these two cowards, Lao Liu? Don't let them drag us down!"

Just as the group was drinking around the campfire, Pan Wu and He San finally started complaining, clearly looking down on Hu Ming and the blind man.

However, just as the two finished speaking, Lu Er shook his head, unconvinced.

"Ha! Those two are incredibly meticulous! And they don't seem like much at all!"

After Lu Er finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Yao Da beside him. At this moment, Yao Da finally nodded after taking a sip of vodka.

"Third and fifth brothers! You guys are just too simple-minded! I think the same as second brother, these two are indeed quite capable, especially that guy named Hu Ming! I always feel he's dangerous!"

As Yao Da spoke, he unconsciously touched his chin, as if he was thinking about something.

As Yao Da finished speaking, Di Liu, who was standing to the side, finally spoke up.

"Yes! Those two came back from that place. Don't you know how dangerous that place is? Taking them with us on this mission will definitely be useful!"

As Di Liu spoke, he also thought of the snake cypress. Just thinking about the place where the snake cypress was located, a place that almost everyone feared, made Di Liu shudder.

Speaking of which, among these people, Di Liu had to stay at the antique shop for most of the year and had fewer opportunities to go out into the field, which resulted in his personality being weaker than Yao Da and the others.

"Hmph! No matter where they come from! We're going to use them this time! As long as we can get into the Hanging Sword Tomb and get what we want, any price we have to pay is worth it!"

As Yao Da spoke, a ruthless glint appeared on his face, clearly indicating that he was willing to use any means necessary to complete this mission.

Even if Hu Ming and the blind man were sacrificed, it wouldn't matter. In his eyes, Hu Ming and the blind man were just temporary replacements, no different from the other sacrifices they had prepared.

"Are the offerings all prepared? If they are, go and rest! We'll set off tomorrow!" After saying that, Yao Da took the lead and left the campfire. The others followed suit and slowly disappeared into the darkness.

Time passed quickly, and the next day arrived. After making preparations, Hu Ming and the blind man went to the lakeside at the agreed location.

Di Liu had been waiting by the lake for a long time. When Hu Ming and his companion arrived, the three of them boarded a small boat and headed towards the island in the center of the lake.

On the small island in the middle of the lake, Yao Da and others had already brought their equipment and began to move several cages covered with cloth onto another slightly larger boat.

After Hu Ming and the blind man arrived, they all boarded the slightly larger boat without prior arrangement.

"Alright, everything is ready, destination: Blind Man's Gully! Let's go!"

At Yao Da's command, the boat steered directly away from the shore and headed towards the river that extended from the lake.
Blind Man's Gully is located upstream of the river. It would have been closer to travel to Blind Man's Gully by land, but that would involve crossing a primeval forest, which was far too dangerous. Therefore, Hu Ming and Yao Da had no choice but to travel to Blind Man's Gully by water.

Inside the cabin, Yao Da took out a map and began to study it carefully.

The others were also in charge of the boat, while Hu Ming and the blind man were now free.

Clearly, Yao Da and the others were not comfortable entrusting the boat to Hu Ming and the blind man. Firstly, because Hu Ming and the blind man were strangers who had joined the group temporarily, and secondly, because they were afraid that the blind men would not know how to operate the boat and might cause an accident.

Seeing that there was nothing to do, Hu Ming and the blind man went to the bow of the boat to enjoy the scenery on both banks.

However, when the two arrived at the bow of the boat, several cages covered with cloth quickly came into their view.

What's in here?

The blind man looked at the cages and couldn't help but become curious.

"Sacrificial offerings!"

Hu Ming replied.

"Sacrificial offerings? They wouldn't actually use people as sacrifices, would they?"

As the blind man spoke, he walked over and tried to lift the cloth covering the cage to see what was inside.

But before the blind man could reach out, a throwing knife suddenly shot out from the cabin and embedded itself in the deck at the bow.

Ding!
The throwing knife was only a few centimeters away from the blind man; anyone else would have been startled.

However, the blind man had tasted blood before, so how could he be intimidated by such a small throwing knife?

The next second, the blind man pulled out the throwing knife and threw it back with a backhand.

With the blind man's skill, the throwing knife landed quickly and accurately in the spot where he had come from, but there was no one there anymore.

"What? Trying to intimidate me?"

The blind man looked over and frowned.

"Brother! Those offerings aren't anything special, I'm afraid you'll have nightmares!"

Just as the blind man was getting annoyed, Yao Da's voice finally came from inside the cabin.

Upon hearing Yao Da's voice, the blind man merely snorted coldly and remained silent.

Clearly, the blind man didn't want to clash with Yao Daqi here, but Hu Ming, standing to the side, disagreed!