Under one person: I, Zhang Zhiwei, the arrogant Zhang.

"So you're from the Faqiu lineage! My apologies for my overconfidence!"

Chen Yulou clasped his hands in a fist salute again, his tone now showing genuine concern.

Both the Tomb Raiders and the Unloading Ridge are among the four major tomb raiding sects. Although their methods differ, they are both professions with deep historical roots.

Most tomb raiders these days are self-taught, unlike the four major schools which were formally trained.

Like the Old Nine Gates of Changjun, although they are said to be a family of tomb raiders, most of their skills have nothing to do with tomb raiding. They are just reckless men who forcibly raid tombs.

Although Chen Yulou's Xieling lineage is often referred to as a brute in the tomb raiding world and is at the bottom of the four factions' hierarchy of contempt, that is in comparison to the other four factions. If compared to ordinary tomb raiders, he is definitely far ahead.

In particular, Chen Yulou possesses innate divine eyes and ears. No matter how dark the tomb is, he can see it clearly, and no matter how deep the tomb is, he can understand everything just by listening.

He boasted that he was the number one tomb raider in the world, and that there was no tomb he couldn't raid.

Therefore, he always looked down on the likes of the Nine Gates, but he never expected that there was actually a master from one of the four schools hidden among the Nine Gates, and that he was from the lineage of the Tomb Raiders.

The lineage of the Tomb Raiders is called the Tomb Raider Heavenly Official, also known as the Tomb Raider General or the Tomb Raider General. They are from the same lineage as the Tomb Raiders among the four factions, but they are one level higher than the Tomb Raiders. They are the leaders of the Tomb Raiders and their methods are more sophisticated.

Legend has it that they possess a Heavenly Official Seal, inscribed with the eight characters "Heavenly Official bestows blessings, all taboos are lifted." This is an irreplaceable divine object, said to be able to ward off ghosts and gods with its presence.

The lineages of tomb raiders and those of the tomb raiders have always been closely connected, and both lineages reached their respective peaks during the Ming Dynasty.

However, great success attracts trouble. Because Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that his tomb would be robbed after his death, he supported the Guanshan Taibao, who were in charge of building the imperial mausoleum.

Relying on the support of the Hongwu Emperor, the Guanshan Taibao gang launched a massive attack on tomb raiding sects, almost completely wiping out the Tomb Raiders and the Tomb Raiders.

In particular, the Celestial Official of the Tomb Raiders had not appeared for many years. Chen Yulou had thought that their lineage had been broken. He did not expect to meet one here, and immediately felt very close to him.

"I wonder if Master Buddha has inherited the seal of the Taoist priests?" Chen Yulou asked again, "Is Master Buddha the leading figure of the Taoist priests in this generation?"

Zhang Qishan laughed and said, "The seals of the Faqiu sect were destroyed in the Ming Dynasty. Only the skills have been passed down. I am not the leader of the Faqiu sect."

"Where is the leader?" Chen Yulou asked curiously.

As the leader of the Unloading Ridge faction, he was naturally interested in the leaders of the other three factions. As far as he knew, the leader of the current Tomb Raiders was called Flying Lion Chen, and the leader of the Mountain Moving faction was called Partridge Whistle, but he was completely clueless about the leader of the Heavenly Official faction.

“We don’t use that title anymore!” Zhang Qishan laughed. “If you insist on having one, there is one, but I don’t know his whereabouts. I only know that he’s in the Guangxi area and his nickname is ‘Feikun Balu.’ If Chief Chen finds out where he is, please let me know. I’ve been looking for him for a long time.”

Chen Yulou laughed and said, "If I find out where I am, I will definitely inform you, Master!"

"Thank you!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two, being fellow tomb raiders, found they had much in common and the atmosphere eased considerably.

Chen Yulou stepped aside to lead the way, bringing Zhang Dafoye into the hall.

Afterwards, Chen Yulou introduced Zhang Zhiwei and his group to some of his skilled fighters from the Unloading Ridge faction, including Hong Guniang, Hua Maguai, and Kunlun Mole.

These people were extremely polite and reserved when facing Zhang Zhiwei, even to the point of being apprehensive. Although Zhang Zhiwei seemed easy to get along with now, they would never forget the terrifying pressure they had felt earlier.

Chen Yulou saw all of this, but in fact, he was just like them, very apprehensive when facing Zhang Zhiwei.

Therefore, even though they knew that Zhang Zhiwei was nicknamed "Human Opportunity" and often gave advice to others, they did not dare to ask for his advice casually. After all, they had not done anything yet and their own value had not been demonstrated, so how could they be in a hurry to ask for benefits?

After the two sides got to know each other, various fine wines and delicacies were soon served. Chang Shengshan's family was large and prosperous. Although they had been struggling financially in recent years, they could still afford to drink wine from large bowls and eat large chunks of meat.

The food consisted entirely of wild game, the aroma of roasted meat wafting through the air, and a bonfire lit up the center of the hall, roasting the game until it was golden brown.

Chen Yulou washed his hands with clean water, solemnly picked up a knife, cut off the most exquisite part, placed it on a plate, and presented it to Zhang Zhiwei.

"The Little Celestial Master's actions of eliminating Japanese pirates, eradicating demons, and saving the people are truly admirable. This most essential part should be enjoyed by the Little Celestial Master first."

"Brother Yulou, you're too kind. How can I enjoy such good food all by myself?" Zhang Zhiwei said. He never liked to eat alone. After taking a piece of meat, he shared the meat on the plate with others. Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but cheer.

The tense atmosphere on and around Changsheng Mountain vanished completely, and the shadow of Dawang Mountain finally disappeared without a trace.

Afterwards, Hong Guniang, a successor of the ancient magic tricks of the Moon Gate, went to the center of the hall and performed a magic trick, winning enthusiastic applause.

Chen Yulou said, "Little Celestial Master, what do you think of Miss Hong's skill? She doesn't usually show it off."

"Not bad, not bad!" Zhang Zhiwei nodded and said, "It was quite exciting!"

The reason he used the word "still acceptable" is because he recently saw the Jiyun Society performing magic tricks at Wudang Mountain, and in comparison, Hong Guniang's magic tricks seemed rather rudimentary.

However, after the performance, the girl cleared her throat and sang a folk song from western Hunan. Her voice was loud and clear, and it was not rustic at all.

Changsheng Mountain was quite large, but Chen Yulou was not the kind of person who indulged in extravagance, so there was no band or dance troupe on the mountain. After singing a song, Hong Guniang went down.

Next, it was Zhang Zhiwei's turn to take the stage. The people of Changsheng Mountain listened to Zhang Zhiwei talk about things from all over the country.

The Unloading Warriors mostly deal with cemeteries and spend most of their time in the mountains. They've never seen the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, let alone London across the ocean.

By this time, the London Underground had been operating for decades. Everyone felt as if they were listening to gibberish, and at the same time, a deep sense of despair and frustration welled up in their hearts.

“The places where foreign devils live are such a scene, the difference is so great, can our China really withstand them?” Red Girl couldn’t help but say.

Chen Yulou remained silent. He was quite knowledgeable and had even secretly supported several minor warlords, so he naturally had some understanding of the strength of foreigners.

“We can’t deal with those foreigners right now, and we don’t need to. Our top priority right now is to deal with the Japanese pirates,” Zhang Qishan said.

Seeing that everyone was somewhat discouraged, Zhang Zhiwei smiled and said, "There's no need to be so disheartened. Although we are behind the Westerners, we are not insurmountable. As long as we settle down and move in the right direction, we will catch up in a few decades. The Japanese were weak before, but they caught up in just a few decades. What the Japanese can do, we can certainly do too."

“The Little Celestial Master is a living deity, so I naturally believe what he says. I just don’t know if we’ll ever see him again in this lifetime,” Chen Yulou said.

Zhang Zhiwei laughed and said, "Take good care of your eyes; you'll see them one day."

Chen Yulou was taken aback and instinctively touched his eyes. He was a smart man and naturally understood the two meanings in Zhang Zhiwei's words. He could see the changes in China, which meant that he could live a long life, but the premise was that he had to protect his eyes. Didn't that mean that his eyes might have problems in the future?
"Please enlighten me, young celestial master?" he said hastily.

"The obvious advice is to be careful when going into the tomb," Zhang Zhiwei said with a smile.

"I will definitely keep Little Celestial Master's words in mind and be extremely careful." Chen Yulou laughed and said, "My eyes are very important. I can only see in the dark, observe mud marks, recognize grass colors, and find hidden treasures because of them. If I lose them, my skills will be greatly reduced."

Upon hearing this, before Zhang Zhiwei could speak, Zhang Qishan laughed and said, "Then Chief Chen should help Senior Brother Zhang handle the matter in Yucheng properly. This is a great opportunity to defy fate. With the Little Celestial Master protecting you, even if you lose your eyesight, the Little Celestial Master can restore it with just a little effort."

Zhang Qishan had witnessed Zhang Zhiwei saving Hong Jingqi's wife. The scene of him pulling out her internal organs with his bare hands, forming a sword with his fingers, and slicing away the lesions was simply divine skill.

“What the Buddha said makes sense.” Chen Yulou picked up his wine cup and looked at Zhang Zhiwei with a solemn expression: “Little Celestial Master, regarding the construction of air-raid shelters in Chongqing, the entire Changsheng Mountain community will have no objections. You can give the order and I can organize the troops and set off. However, there is one thing that I need you to consider first, Little Celestial Master.”

"Speak freely," Zhang Zhiwei said.

Chen Yulou pondered, "We are, after all, bandits. Normally, it's fine if we stay here in Changsheng Mountain, but if a large force marches into Chongqing, it will surely cause quite a stir. Will the local warlords of Chongqing tolerate us?"

"I'm afraid that before we even arrive, the local warlords will think we're there to smash the kiln. It's not that I, Changsheng Mountain, am afraid of those warlords, but I'm afraid it will ruin Little Celestial Master's important business."

“This is indeed a problem…” Zhang Zhiwei said, “However, Brother Yulou, you don’t need to worry about this. Just leave it to me. You just need to gather manpower and prepare equipment. There will be people to meet you when the time comes. I will take care of the checkpoints along the way and even the troops stationed in Yucheng. I will definitely not make things difficult for you. I can guarantee that.”

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable power.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou felt a great weight lifted from his heart. The Little Celestial Master's words were more effective than anything else.

"Since that's the case, then I have no more worries!" Chen Yulou said loudly. "I will immediately issue the order to organize the troops, prepare the equipment and provisions needed for the journey, and we will be heading to Chongqing in a few days!"

"Brother Yulou is so generous!" Zhang Zhiwei laughed, then added, "There's one more important thing I haven't mentioned yet. Since you brothers have put in so much effort, I certainly won't let you work for nothing. I will pay you for the work on this project."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou quickly waved his hand, "Little Celestial Master, what are you saying! This is a righteous act for the country and the people, how could I possibly accept it..."

Zhang Zhiwei raised his hand to interrupt him: "Rules are rules. You put in the effort, I'll pay you. That's only fair. After all, the brothers need to eat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou was conflicted. On one hand, he really didn't want to accept payment. If he didn't accept payment and helped the Little Celestial Master for free, then the Little Celestial Master would owe him a huge favor.

The favors bestowed by a junior Taoist priest are priceless, especially those bestowed by a senior priest.

On the other hand, his Changsheng Mountain's financial resources were really stretched thin. If it was just to maintain the brothers' needs on the mountain, it could last for a while, but if they went to Chongqing to dig mountains, it wouldn't be enough.

Zhang Zhiwei took out a piece of pure black paper and handed it to Chen Yulou: "This is a yin-yang paper from the Wang family. The black side is the yin side, and the white side is the yang side. You only need to dip a pen in water and write on it, and the writing will appear on the other side. It can be used to send messages."

"With this piece of paper, you can contact a man named Wang Ai. You can discuss the specific details of this matter with him, such as the workers' meals, the amount of wages, and the settlement method. He will handle all matters with you."

Chen Yulou curiously took the "Yin-Yang paper." It was slightly warm to the touch and seemed to contain a strange power. Although he didn't understand its principle, he knew it must be a esoteric technique, so he quickly and carefully put it away.

"I have long heard of the Wang family's divine magic, and I will contact Wang Ai as soon as possible."

After arranging things on the Xieling side, Zhang Zhiwei looked at Zhang Qishan:
“Your Holiness, this project is massive. The volume of earth and stone excavated will be astronomical. Ordinary methods of transportation are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and some of the boulders are even more difficult to handle.”

"I heard that you are skilled in the art of moving things. You once used magic to move a huge Buddha statue dozens of kilometers away in one night, which is why you have earned the title of Zhang the Great Buddha."

"Speaking of which, I also know the Five Ghosts Moving Technique, but I activate it with talismans. The strength of talisman techniques is also related to the level of cultivation."

"But no matter how high it is, it can't surpass the power of the deity commanded by the talisman itself. The Five Ghosts Transporting can only move small things. I wonder how you perform your transporting technique?"

Zhang Qishan said, "My teleportation technique is actually a secret technique that uses the earth's veins to a certain extent to transport things."

As he spoke, he looked at Chen Yulou: "When the time comes, Chief Chen will gather up the large amount of soil and rocks that have been unloaded from the mountains, and I can use my transporting skills to move them away, which will save a lot of manpower and time."

Zhang Zhiwei laughed and said, "Then we'll have to rely on you a lot for this matter of clearing and moving things."

"I will do my best for this matter that is for the country and the people." Zhang Qishan bowed and agreed. Being able to participate in this matter and get in touch with Zhang Zhiwei was also an opportunity for him.

Finally, the group agreed that Chen Yulou would immediately begin gathering manpower and preparing various tools for opening up the mountain.

Zhang Qishan also needed to return to Changjun to make some preparations. As the garrison commander of Changjun, he would be away for a while, so he naturally had to make arrangements.

Zhang Zhiwei, on the other hand, was to travel to Chongqing to reason with the local warlords and arrange for the people from Changsheng Mountain to enter the city. (End of Chapter)