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Chapter 374: The Fate of the Killer, Night Visit to Wudang [2]]
Two months ago, at an unknown pier.

"A Qiang! You workers are our main force in this expedition. We can't carry many things, so we have to rely on you!" Hu Guangyi, an old archaeologist with a weathered face, patted Cai Zhiqiang's hand and kept nagging, expressing his gratitude.

"Mr. Hu! You're too polite. This is what we should do. Besides, I'm just a wanderer and can't make any decisions." Cai Zhiqiang said his words politely to Hu Guangyi, and took out his hand that Hu Guangyi was holding, put it behind his back and rubbed it hard.

"Haha, I heard that the workers were unwilling to go on an adventure. If it weren't for you, Aqiang, lobbying among them, how could we have found so many people to come? I really want to thank you!" Hu Guangyi's face showed a truly humble and grateful smile.

When Cai Zhiqiang saw Hu Guangyi say this, he relaxed his brows and expressed his agreement. Indeed, no matter where such a thing is put, not many people would be willing to accept it. First of all, the uncertainty of the working environment will greatly increase the risk. They, the workers, are not state cadres like Hu Guangyi. Even if they die, they can still get state pensions. But workers are not like that. Maybe he is the only laborer in a family. If something really happens, it will not only destroy one person, but the whole family!
Besides, the time this time is too long, the most conservative estimate is two years. This time span is too long, and it can be said that it is in a place where few people go. I am afraid that even if we want to contact, we can't do it, not to mention the rescue problem after the accident.

"Okay! Mr. Hu! Don't say that. These are what I should do. But I still put my words in front. We are leaving tomorrow. Will you pay all their wages, according to what we agreed, two years' wages?" Cai Zhiqiang asked, looking straight at Hu Guangyi.

"Good! Good! Good!" Hu Guangyi said three good words in a row, and then walked up the ladder of the expedition ship with a smile. His face was full of excitement, shining like the sunshine in summer.

Seeing the excitement on the face of this national first-class archaeologist, Cai Zhiqiang was infected, and his thoughts slowly turned to some of his past events. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed again. He originally wanted to take care of Ali's family, but since Miss Sun had made arrangements, he would first repay Mr. Hu's kindness, and then it would not be too late to do this. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but fall silent.

"Hey! Boss!" A rough voice interrupted Cai Zhiqiang, pulling him back to reality. Turning around, he saw a burly man named Huang Zheng whom he had just met. This man was strong and powerful, and more importantly, he was very honest. As long as you sincerely make friends with him, he will treat you as his own family. There is nothing to complain about at work. In the industry of loading and unloading, the most admired thing is who has the strongest strength. Huang Zheng is the strongest person in their circle. Of course, in common terms, such people are also called big fools and axle men.

His gentle appearance made it impossible for anyone to associate this hard work with Cai Zhiqiang. In addition, Cai Zhiqiang was very good at fighting. Although he had only been with them for a few days, when there were disputes between workers and the boss, it was usually Cai Zhiqiang who stood up and sought justice for these brothers many times. Therefore, many workers called him the boss. This was also the reason why I was able to follow him out this time.

"Boss! What do you think we are going to do this time? Do you want us to be Popeye?" Huang Zheng asked Cai Zhiqiang seriously. There was no need to say anything. It must be those guys who were fooling this silly boy again.

Cai Zhiqiang touched his nose and asked calmly: "Da Huang, who told you to be Popeye?"

"Datian and the others!" Huang Zheng replied in surprise: "Isn't it? These bastards are bullying me again." Huang Zheng also reacted at this time, rolled up his sleeves and was ready to fight back.

Cai Zhiqiang grabbed him and said, "Forget it! These brothers have no ill intentions!"

Silly boy Huang Zheng scratched his head and grinned: 'Hehehe...that's true. Well...then I'll get to work!' After saying that, silly boy Huang Zheng turned around and ran back to where the exploration ship was parked to start a new round of work.

Cai Zhiqiang looked at the blue sky. Several seagulls were circling in the air. Occasionally, a few screams could be heard in the sky. A bad premonition arose in Cai Zhiqiang's heart.

He clenched his fists tightly, pressed his temples hard with his thumbs, shook his head to get rid of the uneasiness, and strode towards the exploration ship.

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The sky over the sea is either a refreshingly blue one, with a few milky white and light blue clouds floating on the horizon, or there are always thick dark clouds hovering at the end of the horizon, with golden and white lightning sliding down with thunder from time to time, turning the originally calm sea into turbulent waves.

When the sky is clear, seagulls always like to fly around the exploration ship. Occasionally, one or two tired birds will take the initiative to land on the mast or the fender of the ship. Their low chirping voices express their longing for each other.

Occasionally, some curious dolphins or sea lions would appear in the sea and slap the boat with their bodies. Or, a stream of water would suddenly appear beside the boat, and everyone would scream, "Look! That's a whale!"
Cai Zhiqiang and his companions had been on the ship for nearly two months. They had passed countless islands along the way, stopping and starting many times, and finally arrived at the destination of the expedition team. Cai Zhiqiang didn't quite know what the archipelago was called.

After a day's rest on the island, the fleet resumed its voyage. Three hundred and forty nautical miles away from the archipelago was the destination of this trip. In recent years, the archaeological community had just announced to the outside world another new discovery in the world, a new primitive civilization, which was said to be some ancient human remains civilization.

This time the archaeological team is very strong, and is known to be the most powerful combination since the founding of Yun State. It not only gathers all the elites in the industry, but also brings many of the most advanced scientific and technological equipment in today's society.

Not to mention that there are experts and colleagues from various countries involved. The initiator of this organization is sponsored by a top wealthy man in Yun Country. He claims that all scientific research and exploration will be handed over to the country. What he did was just to realize the dream of his old mentor in the archaeological field.

It was also this wealthy man's old mentor who first put forward such a conclusion a few years ago. After becoming rich, this business legend invested a lot of money to provide various conveniences for his teacher. It was not until last year that the truth about this ancient dynasty was truly confirmed.

Cai Zhiqiang looked at the dark clouds in the sky. Over the past few months, the stevedores had been wandering around the ship all day doing nothing and constantly causing trouble, which had already given Cai Zhi a headache. Fortunately, these people still listened to him, and besides exercising every day, they didn't have to do anything on the ship. All these dozens of brothers had to do was wait for the ship to stabilize and then move all the things for the scientists.

It is now past four in the afternoon, and the sky around us is beginning to see the phenomenon of daylight. The sun, which never sets, hangs high in the sky, and beautiful scenery appears one after another. The sun stands in the center of the sky, but it is impossible that many dark clouds appear around it, surrounding the sun and the only sky in the middle.

Cai Zhiqiang was feeling particularly depressed today, and he always felt that something bad was about to happen. The marine life that was once very active around him disappeared today, and even the seabirds that had been following the expedition ship were nowhere to be seen.

Blood-red lightning continued to appear in the dark clouds, circling around the dark clouds like a snake, constantly spitting out bright red cores.

Huang Zheng, a silly boy, was lying on the deck of the bow, looking into the distance out of boredom. Suddenly, he turned around and asked Cai Zhiqiang: "Boss, you said that if we follow these archaeologists and pick up some ancient things to sell, we won't have to worry about our next life, right?"

Cai Zhiqiang laughed, touched his nose with his hand and said: "Da Huang, if you really dare to take it, go ahead, but you have to be careful when you get home, or the police will catch you!"

Huang Zheng sat up suddenly, stared at Cai Zhiqiang with wide eyes, and asked in horror: "Is it illegal for me to pick it up?" He looked so ridiculous.

Cai Zhiqiang didn't say anything, just smiled and nodded.

Huang Zheng lay back on the deck depressed, sighing: "Ah... I seem to have a miserable life! But to be honest, boss, if I die this time, it will be more worth it. The 100,000 yuan compensation plus my two years' salary is enough for my wife and children to live." Huang Zheng's words were indescribably sad, but they also expressed the workers' desire for a wealthy life, and they were even willing to sacrifice their lives to exchange for the wealth of their families. Unfortunately, they could never imagine that without their home, would it still be a home?
'Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!' Suddenly, a series of alarms sounded on the deck. Cai Zhiqiang and others, who had gradually become familiar with the sound, immediately got up and ran to their cabins. Cai Zhiqiang did not see land around him like before, but as a worker, he only had to obey his boss's words.

About ten minutes later, the boat stopped. Hu Long, the grandson of the old archaeologist Hu Guangyi, appeared at the door of the cabin where Cai Zhiqiang was. He was dressed in camouflage green and had a resolute look on his face, which gave him an indescribable momentum. He stood at the door and said, "Mr. Duan, we have arrived at the location. Please ask the staff to move the equipment with me." After that, he turned around and walked out. If it weren't for Mr. Hu who had always affirmed that his grandson had never been a soldier, these people would not believe it even if they were beaten to death. However, out of respect for Mr. Hu, they would rather believe Mr. Hu.

After a slight commotion, Cai Zhiqiang led the workers to the warehouse for valuables. After a while of moving things, they finally moved all the things Hu Long requested. Then they stood in the distance and watched the professionals begin to install the expensive machines.

The dark clouds in the sky have tightly surrounded the sun, and a strange sky phenomenon appeared in everyone's sight. The sun is surrounded by black clouds with golden lightning, and the sun emits a golden light directly on the sea that has begun to become restless.

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The storm descended upon that place, like an earth-shaking doomsday roar. When a tornado struck, even if Cai Zhiqiang had some skills, he was powerless to stop the wrath of nature.

When he woke up again, he was already on a protruding platform in the air above a cliff. The platform was not big, but it had some slopes and was covered with vines. It was because of these vines that Cai Zhiqiang was saved from death.

Next to him, the backpack he was carrying was not far away!
Cai Zhiqiang was surprised to find that there was nothing wrong with his body, and he felt very relaxed, which made him feel better.

He picked up the backpack, which was already in a state of disrepair, and opened it to see that the things inside the nylon package were basically intact. He couldn't help but feel a little excited. After the last incident in the underground river, he had prepared for this trip. Fortunately, he had never left his backpack, otherwise he would have been doomed this time.

Cai Zhiqiang turned around and looked at the black hole behind him. There was no sound or movement inside, and it was completely dark and deep.

As Cai Zhiqiang was looking around, a heavy, damp aura suddenly hit him in the face. Cai Zhiqiang immediately broke out in a cold sweat and was filled with confusion.

His martial arts skills were less than 10% of what they were before, and after experiencing strange things, he always felt a little afraid of this world.

He quickly took out a flashlight from his backpack and walked inside step by step.

The cave was very humid and cold, with a slight breeze blowing and the occasional sound of dripping water. As he walked, Cai Zhiqiang suddenly shone his flashlight on a huge stalactite, and a ray of reflected light shot over. He saw that the cave was full of dark shadows, like ghosts, and his heart suddenly jumped wildly. At this moment, it seemed that something suddenly shot at his face, and a piercing pain made him scream "Ah", and he stepped back a few steps, his face a little confused.

At this moment, one could hear the sounds of "ah" and "ah" echoing in the cave from time to time, each sound more terrifying than the last. For a moment, the eerie and terrifying atmosphere in the cave became even thicker, and the atmosphere was very depressing.

Cai Zhiqiang's body was still shaking. Although he valued his life very much, he was still a little scared, and his teeth chattered involuntarily. He stood up with difficulty and continued to move forward. Fortunately, the flashlight was very bright, and there were no snakes, beasts or bats here. The so-called black shadows were all drooping stalactites. He kept looking at the map from time to time to encourage himself as he moved in.

Cai Zhiqiang looked at the symbols on the stone wall and knew that if he took the wrong path, his life would be in danger. Although Cai Zhiqiang did not believe that there was really a formation here, it was a matter of life and death, so it was no joke.

There was nothing unusual when walking like this until a large dusty sarcophagus was finally opened. There was light inside the sarcophagus. Cai Zhiqiang was startled at the sight. When he looked carefully, he saw a living person standing not far in front of him. He was instantly shocked and startled again.

When he came to his senses, there was still no movement around him. The warm air on the ground made him feel very comfortable and relaxed. He looked around the stone room quietly again. He didn't know when the door behind him closed. Cai Zhiqiang smiled bitterly, feeling a little depressed. This is good, it seems that he is dead.

He thought he couldn't get out, and he felt relieved. He thought to himself that he wouldn't know where to go if he went out like this, so he might as well discover the secrets inside. Didn't Zhang Wufeng serve as his guide at the beginning?

When he looked at the living person again, he saw nothing. He couldn't help but touch his head. Was he dreaming? Or was his eyes really blurry? Or was there really a ghost? When he thought about it, he immediately felt cold sweat all over his body and didn't dare to think about it anymore.

He walked forward carefully, looking carefully at the place where he had seen someone standing before, and found that there really was someone there, but now his whole body was transparent, blending with the halos of beads in various places in the room, and it could not be seen without careful observation.

Cai Zhiqiang lifted his load and touched the person. He felt that her body was warm and her skin was soft, just like real skin. He was confused, but he managed to calm down. He knew that these halos had mysteries that he didn't understand, so he didn't pursue them. He raised the flashlight and shone it at the person. Under the strong light of the flashlight, the person's true appearance was revealed.

This person is a statue that looks exactly like a real person, but this statue has a pair of gray wings like a butterfly, just like an angel. Her face is extremely beautiful, elegant and refined, as if she is transcending the mortal world. Cai Zhiqiang was extremely surprised. Although he was very proud of himself, he felt ashamed of himself in front of this perfect statue. Although he loved it very much, he did not have the slightest thought of disrespecting it. He did not even have the courage to look at it again.

He felt a little helpless, thinking that he might never have the chance to be with such a beautiful female statue in his life. But then he thought that if he died here, it would not be a bad thing. It didn't matter as he had such a beautiful statue goddess by his side.

He walked around the statue, holding a flashlight and looking around. The pearls arranged on the walls were like stars in the sky, giving people a very strange feeling. He continued to look and found a person on a large platform behind. The person was obviously dead, but the strange body had only turned gray and white, and there was some green mold on his face, but it was not rotten. His expression was calm, his eyelids drooped, and his expression seemed very comfortable, as if he had been liberated.

When Cai Zhiqiang saw such a zombie, he was no longer afraid, but just a little dazed.

He looked at the map, covered his nose and knocked a few times three inches in front of the man, then found a few more positions and knocked a few more times, and then pressed down the protrusion that suddenly grew on the sarcophagus behind the man. The huge sarcophagus suddenly turned sideways, and a door suddenly opened on the stone wall of the stone chamber. Cai Zhiqiang walked into the stone chamber, and there was an extreme fragrance coming from it. He, who usually didn't like food, was actually drooling at this moment.

Looking into the room, he saw many wooden bookshelves, all of which were filled with ancient books, with pages that had long since turned yellow. On a shelf next to it, there was a large white jade porcelain medicine bottle. Cai Zhiqiang felt that the large medicine bottle looked like a jar for wine, and inside the bottle were black round pills. Cai Zhiqiang was sure that the fragrance came from the bottle.

Cai Zhiqiang knew that the pills and books were hidden so well that they must not be ordinary things, but he did not dare to try to eat one of them casually. When death threatened him, he felt a little scared of death. After all, he did not know what these pills were. Besides, they looked black and smelled good, but Cai Zhiqiang thought it was too scary to eat them himself.

Cai Zhiqiang walked closer to the shelf and took a closer look. He was really shocked to find that there were all kinds of powerful martial arts secrets on it, including "Yi Jin Jing", "Xi Sui Jing" and so on.

Cai Zhiqiang felt as if something had hit him in the heart. He stood there for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. He picked up a book with trembling hands and started flipping through it. He put it down and read another one. He did this until he finished the last one. Then he slapped himself hard. After making sure that he was not dreaming, he immediately put the books into his backpack like crazy. Fortunately, these books did not take up much space, and his backpack was still quite spacious. He looked carefully again and found that there was a sword on the edge of the bookshelf. The two ancient seal characters "Xiao Yao" were written on it. He finally understood it with difficulty.

He tried to pick up this exquisite-looking sword, but he couldn't lift it at first. He had to use both hands to lift it. The sword must have weighed more than 50 kilograms.

After he had packed all the books on the shelves, he put the sword in his backpack. He was still not satisfied after he had plundered everything, so he searched twice more before giving up. If his backpack was not so small, he would have packed all the books on the two large bookshelves and studied them carefully.

After coming out of the stone chamber, Cai Zhiqiang looked at the person sitting there again. He felt a little grateful. Although he still felt a little nauseous, he at least had some good feelings for him. He stopped covering his nose and kowtowed to the person three times sincerely, saying happily, "I kowtow to you, old man. Thank you for giving me these good things." After kowtow, his eyes stayed on the person again, but he didn't find any good things on the dead body. Thinking that he couldn't get out, he gave up the idea of ​​searching the dead body. He cursed in his heart and was very discouraged for a while.

Thinking about those martial arts secrets, maybe I could master them before going out. If I really want to master them, it would take at least more than ten years. Besides, there is nothing to eat or drink here, so I can only wait to starve to death.

He was distressed and found a copy of the Marrow Cleansing Sutra from his backpack and started reading it, but he couldn't understand nearly half of it. Fortunately, there were pictures on it, so he didn't get discouraged and read it with some guesses. In this closed place, he had a dead body that was about to rot, a goddess as beautiful as a fairy, and a huge and terrifying coffin to accompany him, so he wasn't lonely...

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Coming back to his senses, Cai Zhiqiang looked calm. He had never thought that there would be such a place under Tianzhu Peak.

He took several pills there, and then relied on his ability to fully recover to complete the growth of his internal strength.

Now, he is also a strong man with internal strength, and his strength is comparable to that of his master Sun Delin.

However, what he wanted more in his heart was to repay and serve Zhang Wufeng.

Therefore, after coming out, he planned to go down the mountain directly to find Zhang Wufeng! At the same time, he also let Zhang Wufeng use the elixir and secret book!
With this kind of mentality, he can always have a flash of inspiration and find a way out when there is no way out.

Although the most important method among most methods is to climb up from the bottom of the cliff, the kind of ending that could result in being smashed to pieces if you are not careful is something that most people dare not imagine.

Taking a deep breath, Cai Zhiqiang walked down Tianzhu Peak.

This is Wudang Mountain, the home of the Wudang sect.

(End of this chapter)