Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 872 The Golden Kingdom!

Hu Ming smiled wryly and said helplessly, "Alright, I believe you, Professor. Could you please let me go first?"

"Forehead!"

Transtan then realized just how out of control he had been.

He quickly released Hu Ming's shoulders and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I got too excited!"

"It's alright, I understand..."

Upon seeing Hu Ming's expression, Transtan touched the tip of his nose and said with a solemn face, "The location of this Golden Kingdom is recorded in detail in the above records."

"Oh? Where is the Land of Gold?"

Hu Ming immediately became interested and glanced at him.

Transtan did not answer the question directly. Instead, he carefully examined Hu Ming for a few moments before leaning closer to ask.

"Mr. Hu Ming, are you planning to go to this land of gold?"

Hu Ming did not give a clear answer, but only vaguely said, "Maybe?"

Transtan was very dissatisfied with this vague answer and explained it directly.

“Mr. Hu Ming, you want me to tell you everything on this golden manuscript, that’s very simple for you.”

Hu Ming sighed; he now understood what the old fox meant.

The linguistics expert is now demanding payment from him, because nobody wants to do a losing business.

Just as Hu Ming was carefully considering what kind of compensation to give the professor, the linguistics professor volunteered to make the request.

“Mr. Hu Ming, if you are going to this golden country, please take me with you. This is my only request.”

"Oh?"

Hu Ming was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Professor, are you serious? This kind of adventure is not as easy and cool as it is in the movies. You may lose your life halfway through."

Transtan angrily retorted, "Of course, I'm not a child who would make impulsive decisions based on a moment of excitement."

He said solemnly, "I've long wanted to witness this lost ancient civilization firsthand, and now, such a golden opportunity has presented itself to me. Do you think I would pass it up?"

Transtan went even further, stating, "And I can promise you that I can give up all the spoils of this Golden Fruit trip."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ming couldn't help but look at the bookish old professor with some surprise.

"How much of what this guy said is true, and how much is false?"

He thought about this seriously:
"Actually, bringing along this old professor who is an expert in linguistics is a good thing. At least if there are any problems, someone will take the blame."

"After all, who knows what I might encounter on this trip to the Golden Kingdom? Having someone like this might just be able to lend me a hand."

As Hu Ming thought about it, he raised his hand and coughed heavily a few times.

Transtan looked on expectantly, and subconsciously asked, "Is it not allowed?"

Hu Ming extended his right hand and chuckled, saying, "How could that be? Welcome to the team, Professor!"

"Very good!"

Transtan gripped Hu Ming's outstretched hands tightly with both of his, his face filled with childlike excitement as he spoke.

"I can finally witness the existence of this golden kingdom myself. I will prove to those academic fools that I am right, that this legendary golden kingdom really exists, and that the script of the golden kingdom that I have studied all my life truly has meaning."

Seeing the old professor so happy, Hu Ming felt a rare sense of relief.

"Alright, Professor, let's calm down first. Getting to this golden country is no easy task. First, I need you to tell me its exact location."

Transtan quickly moved the coffee table under his feet and took out a world map from underneath.

He spread the manuscript out on the coffee table, tapped heavily on a particular area of ​​the sea with his magnifying glass, and said solemnly, "The location recorded on this golden manuscript is right here!"

Looking at this unusual sea area, Hu Ming's expression immediately changed slightly, and he subconsciously frowned as he spoke.

"This is the Bermuda Triangle!"

On the other side, in a hotel suite.

A man in a black suit and sunglasses sat on the sofa with his legs crossed.

Standing in front of him was a portly, wealthy old man.

The old, wealthy man with a fierce expression spoke coldly to the man in sunglasses who was lounging lazily on the sofa.

"The golden manuscript on the forbidden island has already been stolen!"

"what?"

The man in sunglasses looked up and asked in an exaggerated manner, "Who on earth is so tired of living that they dare to snatch food from the tiger's mouth?"

The wealthy old man picked up a brand-new photograph from his desk and tossed it to the man in sunglasses on the sofa.

"Snapped!"

The man in sunglasses casually took the photo and examined it closely. He saw that the figure in the photo was Hu Ming, who was walking alone on the street.

"An Asian?"

The man in sunglasses frowned and asked with some surprise.

The old millionaire shouted viciously, "That's right! A damned orientalist dared to steal my things, Barif! How hateful!"

The man in sunglasses chuckled self-deprecatingly, "So, I'm needed again, aren't I?"

Barif pointed at the man in sunglasses and gave a cruel instruction.

"Of course, you are Elijah's most skilled professional assassin."

"Find this damned Easterner for me, then dismember him alive and throw him into the outer bay."

The man in sunglasses raised his hand to push up the frame of his glasses and chuckled in agreement.

"Of course, boss, your request will be fulfilled."

Barif said in a deep voice, "Act quickly. I don't want this kid to get into any more trouble with my golden manuscript!"

The man in sunglasses touched the tip of his nose, then immediately stood up and said, "Don't worry, you'll receive good news within two days, boss!"

Elijah's most fearsome assassin immediately headed out the door.

As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back to ask.

"Boss, I'd like to add another zero to this payment!"

Barif snorted unhappily, "You're trying to blackmail me?"

"No, no, how could I dare to do that!"

The man in sunglasses raised his hands and explained earnestly.

"Dealing with this Asian man here might attract the attention of his country, and I need some extra money to clean up the mess!"

"You greedy bastard!"

Barif cursed angrily, but still had no choice but to agree.

"Damn it, I need to see results from this money soon!"