Tomb Raiding: The Bloodline of Dragons and Snakes, Starting from the Kunlun Divine Palace

"The Five Emperor Coins refer to the copper coins of five emperors in history: Zhi, Xi, Zheng, Long, and Qing... We can make up all sorts of dates for these. Girls can string the Five Emperor Coins together with red thread and hang them on their bags to ward off evil... I also..."

Wu Tianjiao suddenly spoke up to stop Wang Yueban's rambling. He had already noticed that something was wrong. The two people in front of him had clearly "forgotten" Luo Weier's voice earlier!

Even if she deliberately brought it up, Wang Yueban would instantly forget the scenes that had happened before when she recalled them!

What... what exactly is going on?

Could it be that what "Lowell" said before he died was some kind of "secret"?

But why do I seem unaffected? Could it be antibodies from Chi You's bloodline?

Wu Xie held the Five Emperors Coins and the hexagonal bell from the tomb in his hand, gently colliding them together. The sounds of the five bronze coins from different dynasties colliding with the outer wall of the hexagonal bell rose and fell!

Wang Yueban's mutterings gradually faded away, and it seemed as if some image appeared in his mind. He opened his mouth, his voice a little dry:

"Alright...alright...I remember everything now! I'm telling you, this is really weird, I actually forgot such an important thing without even realizing it!"

"Fatty, I'm not exaggerating... but this time... I'm afraid we've stirred up a lot of trouble..."

Wu Xie stopped shaking the bell in his hand, turned around and looked at Wu Tianjiao. Seeing that the other party was calm and unaffected, he was slightly shocked. After all, the hexagonal bell and the Five Emperors Coins from the tomb were both ominous objects, but he did not expect that they would have no effect on him!

Wu Tianjiao felt it was about time, and then pointed to the bronze coffin in the very center of the main burial chamber:

“Don’t underestimate this matter. This Lowell is really too strange. The line of text he was chanting earlier, ‘two, three, four, five, nine,’ is engraved on the surface of Chang Shiwan’s forehead. From this point of view, we can confirm that the facts are indeed as he said. Lowell and Chang Shiwan must be connected!”

Wu Xie nodded subconsciously:

"Yes! But I'm still particularly concerned about what he said before he died!"

"Floods engulf the earth! Flames engulf the floods! Earth engulfs the air! Air engulfs the flames!"

"This is very similar to the description I saw in my notes... 'curse'...."

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Wang Yueban's facial expressions were somewhat exaggerated:

"Hey! Wu Xie, I'm not trying to be mean, but when did you get brainwashed by this 'Lowell'? The Great Xia Federation has a long history, and I've never heard of anyone talking about 'curses' or anything like that. I bet you've been watching those foreign movies and been influenced by 'voodoo dolls'... There's no such thing as a 'curse'. It's all just self-deception!"

However, while Wang Yueban was speaking, her eyes inadvertently caught sight of something falling to the ground under Wu Tianjiao's feet!

He instinctively crouched down and picked the thing up from the ground!

"Hey...I didn't realize, Brother Wu Tianjiao. On the surface, you seem like a confident guy, but I didn't expect you to bring some 'yellow paper talismans' into the tomb of the Wang Qin Empire to seek peace. But let me tell you, next time be more careful when choosing a merchant. This thing of yours is obviously made from scraps; the writing on it is all smeared together..."

Wu Tianjiao was stunned. He could no longer hear what Wang Yueban was saying because he recognized the item as the very first talisman he had obtained!

A talisman for calming the soul!

"System! System! What's going on with this Soul-Soothing Talisman? Why is it here? Didn't I always keep it in my inventory?"

Wu Tianjiao was somewhat surprised, because he had never used this soul-soothing talisman before, but judging from the situation, the talisman had clearly been "damaged"!

[Ding! The host's situation was extremely critical, and an emergency plan has been activated!]

That's an ancient relic, the karma of the sorcerer god...

....... ...... 0

Upon hearing this, Wu Tianjiao snapped out of his daze and said in disbelief:

"How could Lowell, who just died, trigger such a curse 'karma'? How did he manage to do that?"

[This requires the host to explore on their own, because the Soul-Soothing Talisman is a passive defense scroll that can keep the soul stable and clear, preventing interference from external forces!]

[Ding! The wrath of an ancient relic has been detected!]

[The Witch God's Karma: 0/1]

[Host, please ensure Wu Xie and Wang Yueban's safe exit from the tomb of the Qin Empire!]

Hearing the system's explanation in his mind, Wu Tianjiao looked at the two people in front of him without hesitation, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:

"You should all be careful from now on. Lowell's death is too suspicious; perhaps the 'curse' really exists. To make it easier for you to understand... you can call your current situation 'karma'..."

Wu Tianjiao's voice was unusually serious. Wang Yueban could hardly believe his ears. His eyes widened in horror as he looked at the Libra Trap not far away, cursing loudly:

"You damned Lowell, it's one thing to be dead, but to bring up this 'karma' nonsense? I, Fatty, am standing right here today, my life is absolutely tough, my destiny is strong!"

Chapter 276: "Karma" Causes Great Disruption to Health

Wu Xie, standing to the side, frantically searched his mind for a solution. He grabbed Wang Yueban's hand and explained somewhat uncertainly:

"I once read in a book that the world has light and darkness, blessings and karma. Karma is a topic that cannot be ignored or avoided! Examples include curses, karma, possession, and low-frequency energy. These terrifying energies have their own energy states in clairvoyance. They begin with the convergence of thoughts and consciousness; some originate from inner resentment and hatred, some from incorrect beliefs, and some from external interference..."

At this point, Wu Xie's voice gradually slowed down, and he spoke each word slowly and deliberately:

"Until we fully understand the relationship between Lowell and Chang Shiwan, and the 'strange' events that he triggered at the cost of his own life, we can only rely on 'science' to strengthen our resolve!"

"Floods, flames, earth, air—these are all ethereal natural disasters. Once I get out, I'll immediately go home and see if my third uncle's notes can help me deal with the situation."

However, before Wu Xie could finish speaking, the eerie green flames around them suddenly intensified and rushed towards the three people in the tunnel along the gaps in the bluestone bricks!

Near the entrance to the main tomb chamber of the Qin Dynasty, eerie green flames burned ever brighter, leaping high and casting a ghastly green glow over the surrounding environment!

"What on earth is going on? Could it be that Lowell's 'karma' has already taken effect so soon after his death? Could this Corpse Fiend Eight Trigrams Formation possess sentience?"

Wang Yueban's face was extremely pale. She reached up and wiped her forehead, muttering unconsciously:

"This is really damn weird! Hey! Wu Xie, you just said that Lowell's curse is floods, fire, earth, and air—these vague weather or natural forces. Although I haven't looked into it in detail, it just doesn't seem like such a thing could happen!"

"If we have to draw a conclusion, the karmic fermentation that seems like a 'curse' is because Lowell triggered the mechanism of the Corpse Fiend Eight Trigrams Formation, which is why things have become so mysterious!"

Wu Xie was momentarily at a loss for words after hearing Wang Yueban's words. He tried his best to remain calm, recalling similar knowledge he had seen before:

"Wang Yueban, I don't know if you've noticed, but judging from Luo Wei's 'karma,' the inexplicably excessive flames burning at this moment might be..."

"Snapped!"

Wu Xie was speaking when a sharp crack suddenly rang out. Looking up at Wu Tianjiao, who had inexplicably slapped his hand, Wu Xie was filled with confusion.

When he looked down again, he found that the hexagonal bell and the five emperor coins from the tomb that he had been holding in his palm had mysteriously disappeared!

He subconsciously stared at Wu Tianjiao, but then he heard another clanging sound of bronze metal striking each other!

The sound was crisp and clear, like a refreshing stream entering his ears, causing Wu Xie to shudder. His previously flustered expression gradually returned to normal.

Seeing the changes in Wu Xie and Wang Yueban, Wu Tianjiao felt a little more at ease. But before he knew it, the two of them started to get confused.

"Um... Brother Tian, ​​why are you unaffected by 'karma'? Could it be that the 'yellow paper talisman' you dropped on the ground before was really that effective, with some unknown 'evil-repelling' power?"

As Wang Yueban spoke, she squatted down and picked up the "soul-soothing talisman" that Wu Tianjiao had dropped on the ground, then folded it up with a look of preciousness on her face:

"Let me make this clear first, Brother Tian, ​​this thing was something you didn't want, so it was ownerless. Now that I've picked it up, it belongs to me!"

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"Wang Yueban, I really didn't see that coming. This bad habit of yours is really too much!"

Wu Xie shook his head helplessly. This fat guy still couldn't get rid of his habit of taking advantage of others!

But at that moment, Wu Tianjiao waved his hand, interrupting their conversation:

"Something's not right right now. Your current mental state might be related to psychological factors!"

Wang Yueban frowned upon hearing this:

"Hey, my dear Wu Tianjiao, can you be a little more easy to understand? Why are you speaking in such a mysterious way, just like Master Yuanxin?"

Seeing the change in Wang Yueban's expression, Wu Tianjiao sighed helplessly. He had always known this guy was unserious, and he was still the same now, regardless of the situation. However, looking at the protection mission in his mind, Wu Tianjiao had to suppress the urge to kick him and carefully explained:

"Have you ever noticed that in daily life, it's sometimes difficult to control your emotions, and you inevitably encounter people and things you don't like, and your words and actions sometimes fail to satisfy others...?"

Wang Yueban was momentarily stunned, and instinctively wanted to retort to Wu Tianjiao, saying that it was all nonsense and that it was just human nature!

However, Wu Xie quickly covered Wang Yueban's mouth, nodded apologetically, and told Wu Tianjiao not to mind and to continue talking!

"Sigh... I've read descriptions like this in some records: when someone is extremely dissatisfied, their mind and thoughts create resentful energy, forming 'karma' or 'curses.' For example, when driving, if someone frequently overtakes another car, the person being overtaken might curse the driver in front. This creates the energy of a curse, which is then inflicted on the other person, causing some degree of discomfort..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yueban's initially excited expression gradually subsided, and he began to seriously consider the meaning behind Wu Tianjiao's words!

"When we have arguments or quarrels with others, regardless of whether we win or lose, we harbor resentment towards them... This energy forms 'karma' and is applied to the other person... 1.8 'karma' is the most common in life, but it also has the greatest impact on us. This 'karma' accumulates, and when it reaches a certain level, minor setbacks and ailments can transform into misfortune and illness. If it is not cleared in time, 'karma' can greatly interfere with our lives and health..."

Listening to Wu Tianjiao's description, Wu Xie, who had been deep in thought, suddenly spoke:

"Yes! I've seen similar descriptions in relevant literature. Rather than 'curses' or 'karma,' it's more accurate to describe it as 'resentment' generated by friction between people in daily life. This is a manifestation of negative energy. For ordinary people, although 'karma' is invisible and intangible, its power is extremely strong, enough to destroy a person's normal rationality..."

Chapter 277: Wisps of green smoke enveloped Chang Shiwan's body!

As expected of Wu Xie, those who have read books are indeed different; he can get straight to the heart of the matter in just a few words. Wu Tianjiao nodded inwardly. On Earth, when encountering such situations, the most important thing is to overcome one's psychological barriers—this is an age-old truth. Thinking of this, Wu Tianjiao nodded and began to explain:

"The reason I'm telling you all this is to break down your psychological barriers. Although Lowell's death was unusually 'strange,' it was essentially just his 'idle talk' before he died. You can simply replace 'curses' and 'karma' with everyday arguments. There's no need to be so terrified. In fact, the more you care about these things, the more uncomfortable you'll feel inside..."

Wang Yueban, however, curled her lip indifferently:

"Hey! Wu Tianjiao, I didn't realize you'd inherited the 'charlatan' doctrine. All those methods you talked about for dealing with 'curses' and 'karma' were essentially just psychological suggestion through a fallacy of equivocation!"

"I've been tomb raiding for so many years, I've long since come to terms with this kind of thing. The rule we tomb raiders follow is that if you don't do anything wrong, you have nothing to fear from 'sneaking knocks'!"

However, the moment the words left his mouth!

Wang Yueban froze on the spot... his ears twitched involuntarily.

His face twitched involuntarily twice.

Um... 16... you two gentlemen...

Did you hear a knock on the door just now...?