Tomb Robber: I, Chen Yulou, am dedicated to cultivating immortality!

After arriving at Kunmo City.

The group did not rush as before, but slowed down their pace a little.

The ancient city is backed by the Tianshan Mountains.

Even in the cold winter, the scenery is rare and beautiful.

Moreover, it happened to be the Tibetan Butter Lantern Festival, and all the Tibetans in the city dressed in brocade clothes and paraded around with lanterns as if it were New Year's Day.

It is especially lively at night.

Drink oil tea and kumis, and the sky is filled with lanterns as bright as stars.

Just say "Tashi Delek" or "Daza Dolma" and you can drink a bowl of hot butter tea, or dance around the fire with them, eat meat and drink wine.

A group of young people who missed the New Year.

Suddenly seeing such a festive festival in a foreign land, they loved to join in the fun, so how could they miss it? After a few days, they learned a lot of Tibetan language.

Chen Yulou had no objection to this.

Tomb robbing is a business that requires one to go through fire and water and have a knife hanging from one's neck. This time, he managed to escape death and return home with a full load.

It’s nothing to take a break.

Just don't touch other people's beliefs or taboos.

Take advantage of the break.

He didn't rest.

Accompanying Kunlun, who also dislikes crowds, the two have traveled almost everywhere around Kunmo City these days, climbing Tianshan Mountain, enjoying the lake view, and when they are in the mood, they will bring a fishing rod and cast a few lines in the Pulei Sea.

Cold water fish caught.

Just dig a fire pit by the lake and roast them.

Not much seasoning is needed.

Just sprinkle some salt.

The taste is so fresh that people will linger on it.

As for the rest of the time, Kunlun practiced with the help of the water from Tianshan Lake. He was fully immersed in the art of talismans. It must be said that when he calmed down, his progress was rapid.

I have never been able to get started before.

But in just these two days, he had clearly gained some insight.

Once you get started with this, the road ahead will be much easier.

By engraving and recording talismans, the spiritual energy will flow and it will be able to rise on its own.

In the blink of an eye.

Head on the third day.

The Butter Lantern Festival is coming to an end.

They put their worries to rest, replaced the camel caravan with carriages and horses, and headed straight for Hexi along the foot of the world.

This New Year's Day in the past.

Apart from the merchants who went deep into the Western Regions to collect furs, there were not many camel caravans taking the ancient Silk Road to Central Asia. However, they saw countless groups coming and going along the way.

Hua Maguai and others were confused.

But I didn’t think much about it.

Just think of it as a time of chaos where survival is difficult. Even if the journey is hard, it is better than having no business to do.

But Chen Yulou and his group who returned from Kunlun Mountain knew what was going on.

After all, they realized something was wrong that day.

After asking the merchants about the details, I was no longer surprised.

Until the Black Mountain Range came into sight.

The atmosphere in the team became noticeably agitated.

On that day, they were forced by that bunch of bastards to take the route through Mozigou. They still remember it clearly.

They are all young and energetic.

In addition, they had heard a lot about Tusi City when they were in the mountains.

It’s fun to take revenge, but the grudge won’t last overnight.

This is what people in the underworld do.

Now, everything is ready, all that's left is a thrilling fight.

A gang of bandits who committed crimes in the Western Regions.

They only dare to bully the peddlers passing by.

"Boss, Xingxing Gorge is just ahead."

"Do you want?"

As the Black Mountain Range became clearer in his sight, Hua Maguai reined in his horse and stopped. He did not speak until Chen Yulou and his companions behind him caught up with him, and then he lowered his voice.

He even made a subtle throat-cutting gesture with his hand.

"When did you become so murderous?"

Seeing this, Chen Yulou grasped the jade talisman and a smile appeared on his face.

In the past, kidnappers always preferred to keep out of trouble when they were out. After all, it was easier to deal with the King of Hell than with the little devils, so if money could be used to pave the way, it was best to avoid conflict.

He even seldom uses the name of Changsheng Mountain to overwhelm others.

Look at his posture today.

It would not be enough to vent my anger unless I kill all those bastards.

"Not murderous."

"Boss, those guys are really bad people. Thieves have their own code of conduct, and people in the underworld must abide by the rules of the underworld. What's going on?"

"Besides, when has Changshengshan ever suffered such a great humiliation?"

"Even if I can bear it, my brothers under me can't swallow this humiliation!"

Seeing that he was so serious.

Chen Yulou didn't have much to say.

"In that case, what are you waiting for?"

He shrugged and said, "Tell the brothers to kill as many as you want. It will be considered as getting rid of harm to the people."

"This……"

Hua Maguai let out a cry, as if she had not expected that the shopkeeper would agree so readily.

"What? It's not a big deal. We still have to rush to Jiayuguan tonight."

"Let go of the speed pass and don't delay your trip."

Chen Yulou waved his hand and smiled faintly.

After receiving the order, Hua Maguai could not suppress the smile on his face, "Boss, just watch it."

While talking.

He pulled the reins, and the red horse beneath him raised its hooves, neighing loudly like metal and stone, and galloped to the front of the team.

A simple word.

Suddenly, there was a constant cheering.

Although the guys didn't say it, they were already thinking about it in their hearts.

At the command, followers came like clouds.

The originally relatively quiet mountain road was instantly broken by the rapid thunderous sound of horse hooves. Amidst the smoke and dust, dozens of horses headed straight for Xingxing Gorge.

"This……"

"Boss, nothing will happen, right?"

Seeing how reckless they were, without sending anyone to investigate, nor forming a siege, they just rushed in headfirst. Once the other party noticed something, they might be in a situation of closing the door and fighting the tiger since they already had the upper hand.

After all, Xingxing Gorge is a place where one man can block the passage of ten thousand.

Although they are numerous.

But you can't do that recklessly.

"will not."

Looking at Miss Hong's slightly furrowed eyebrows, Chen Yulou just shook his head.

Not to mention that the Xingxing Gorge bandits had already met their demise.

With his current state.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he could tell whether there was anyone on the mountain or not, and any evil demons or evil creatures had nowhere to hide.

Seeing how confident he was, Red Girl could only hide her worries in her heart.

Follow the team and stroll towards Xingxing Gorge.

A moment later.

Wait till they reach the pass.

But he saw the beggars who had come up earlier were standing there in astonishment, with expressions of surprise and confusion on their faces.

"what's the situation?"

"Didn't I tell you to fight?"

Chen Yulou raised his eyebrows, a hint of smile flashing in the corner of his eyes.

"Something's wrong..."

Hua Maguai woke up as if from a dream.

On their way up, they searched the entire canyon several times, but they didn't see a single ghost. However... the den built by the bandits who blocked the road and robbed people was still there.

It was as if the person had disappeared into thin air.

"Gone?"

After listening to his narration, the others also looked surprised and doubtful.

That day in Jiayuguan City.

They heard it clearly from the merchants.

The sand bandits occupied Xingxing Gorge and had been causing trouble for many years, killing countless passers-by and causing panic among the people. The newcomers dared to stay in the city and not take a single step out.

It serves as the pass leading to the Western Regions from the Hexi Corridor.

Xingxing Gorge is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

In the past, it was a battleground for military strategists.

Whoever occupies this place will have the initiative and advantage on the battlefield.

No matter how many people get involved, they will only be strangled.

I heard that the bandits stole countless wealth in just a few years.

How could they easily give up such a treasure trove? "Could it have been wiped out?"

Red Girl looked around, as if thinking about something.

She had barely finished speaking.

A waiter suddenly came out from a low stone house at the foot of the cliff, holding something tightly in his hand, and hurried to the crowd.

"The chief, the flower chief."

"Look, this is what the villain found in the house."

Hold the things in your hands high up.

Hua Maguai subconsciously looked back.

The moment he saw it clearly, his face changed. It was actually a piece of tibia.

Born into a family of coroners, Guaizi was very familiar with human bones. The stories his father had told him since he was a child had replayed in his mind many times.

Scan at will.

He then saw that the tibia belonged to a middle-aged man, who seemed to have fallen from something before he died, breaking his leg bone. The most important thing was that he seemed to have suffered from a fire before he died.

Fire?

how come? !

Hua Maguai frowned and looked around subconsciously.

There are no signs of burning here.

"Anything else you found?"

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the guy again.

"This... seems to still have quite a lot of ashes."

The guy hesitated for a moment, then finally responded with gritted teeth.

"Ashes?"

Hearing this, Hua Maguai's expression became even more strange. If one wanted to burn the corpse into ashes, ordinary fire would not be able to do it, unless it was... the Luofu Phoenix Fire.

"Shopkeeper, this..."

Swallowing secretly, he suddenly turned around and looked at Chen Yulou.

"Not bad, you have a quick mind and thought of it so quickly."

Feeling his gaze, Chen Yulou nodded and looked over with appreciation.

"It's really you."

Now, Hua Maguai would understand everything.

That group of sand bandits didn't disappear out of thin air; it was clearly the shopkeeper who took action.

"what?"

"what's the situation?"

"Is it always the head that is shot?"

Listening to the vague conversation between the two, the people around them who were still in the dark could not help but look at each other.

"Boss, what's going on? Haven't you been with us all the time?"

Facing the beautiful eyes of Red Girl that were filled with confusion.

Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.

Not much explanation was given.

He just pointed toward the sky.

Everyone looked up subconsciously, but apart from the blue sky and thin mist, they could see almost nothing.

next moment.

"Wow—"

A sound of a phoenix crying out loud, piercing through the clouds and splitting the rocks, came from the clouds.

Streams of fire fell.

"Jesus, what is that?"

"Isn't it a meteorite?"

"Don't talk nonsense, boy. That's Lord Luofu."

"Luo Fu...it's really Luo Fu."

Seeing the fire getting closer and closer, the terrifying fire enveloped the sky and the earth. The guys who didn't know what was going on felt that they couldn't open their eyes. Fear surged and they were terrified to death.

It was the first time they met Luo Fu.

But there are many rumors about it circulating in the mountain.

Some people even said seriously that it was an ancient alien species, a descendant of the phoenix, while others said it was a blue phoenix or a fire roc. There were all kinds of opinions.

However, in the blink of an eye, a month and a half had passed.

But they had never seen Luo Fu.

So, I never thought that it would suddenly fall from the sky.

At this moment, feeling the terrible pressure like the collapse of the sky, the timid ones have already closed their eyes and prayed to the gods and ancestors for blessings.

Fortunately.

When the surging fire appeared several feet above his head.

Disappeared suddenly in an instant.

The pressure on everyone also disappeared in an instant.

Those who are brave enough open their eyes and look.

Only then did I discover...

It seemed as if a miraculous bird had appeared on the head and shoulders of the general.

A body of colorful feathers and bright eyes.

It looks just like the legendary phoenix bird.

Facing the awe-filled or curious gazes of the crowd, it acted as if it didn't see them. It just combed its feathers without even looking at them.

"It's still not quite right."

"Brother Chen, I didn't seem to sense Luofu's presence before coming here."

See it suddenly appear.

Partridge Whistle was not surprised by this, as he was already accustomed to it.

But he has already established his foundation. Logically, such a big commotion in Xingxing Gorge should not have escaped his notice. However, from beginning to end, he noticed nothing.

Say this together.

Hua Maguai and others also looked over with puzzled expressions.

Although they are not as good as Partridge Whistle, who can see clearly in all directions, their five senses are far superior to ordinary people. Luofu's appearance is so shocking, and his attacks are even more terrifying.

Plus this trip across the plains.

The flames in Xingxing Gorge are like a sea, and there is no way they can be hidden from everyone's eyes and ears.

"that is because……"

"Last time, as soon as I left, Luo Fu took action."

Chen Yulou smiled faintly.

His gentle words made everyone feel as if they were falling into an icy cave.

"This……"

The group looked at each other.

I finally understood why I didn't notice anything along the way.

What’s even more terrifying is that after all this time, he never mentioned it once.

"Good kill!"

"How many people have been harmed by these bastards? The rift ahead is filled with bones. They must be the passing merchants who died at their hands."

Hua Maguai was the first to react.

They arrived the earliest.

The Xingxing Gorge was only three feet deep into the ground.

The pit of bones did not escape their search.

Even those who feed on the dead felt a chill when they saw it.

"That's right. It's a pity that the leader took action too early, otherwise the brothers would definitely vent their anger today..."

The words fell.

The guys who reacted also started to speak.

Everyone was filled with indignation.

Although Chang Shengshan also came from the green forest and was a bandit, he never disdained to kill people, burn things, or rob houses. These bastards have tarnished the word "jianghu people".

Hear the words.

Chen Yulou didn't say much.

In troubled times, such things happen countless times.

Changshengshan was under his control, and had been involved in many opium-smoking, drinking, and gambling scandals. It could only be said that he could only guarantee that no such things as bullying and robbing women would occur on that small piece of land.

"Let's go. A few dozen miles ahead is Jiayuguan City. Let's simply replenish our supplies and get on with our journey as soon as possible."

Think of this.

Chen Yulou breathed out.

It is still early now, and at the speed they are traveling, there will be no problem in reaching Jiayuguan before dark.

only.

He had no intention of entering the city again this time.

He had to pass through the Hexi Corridor as soon as possible, cross the Xiliang area, then cross the Qinling Mountains and go to Lantian Longling.

This is also on the way.

Promise to Yang Fang.

"Yes, from the shopkeeper."

Following his order.

Everyone put their thoughts aside.

The team that was stationed at the canyon pass did not delay any longer and went straight into the valley like a black dragon. (End of this chapter)