The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

"Oh?"

"Brother Dao, may I speak frankly?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou's expression changed.

Did he also know about the grave?

Clearly, that tomb was a formidable one; otherwise, with the combined strength of the Tomb Raiders and the Mountain Movers, why would they need the help of the Unloading Ridge faction?

Partridge Whistle pondered for a moment, then said with a somewhat embarrassed expression:

"That tomb is the tomb of King Xian."

"To be honest, I've come to see Brother Chen this time because I have a favor to ask!"

"The Tomb of King Xian... You... Just say it. We've been through thick and thin together, what's there to be shy about?"

Upon hearing Partridge Whistle's words, Chen Yulou understood and smiled helplessly at Partridge Whistle.

He could easily tell that Partridge Whistle wanted the map of the King Xian's tomb that he had.

When he first took the position of leader of the Unloading Ridge faction, he was ambitious and full of vigor, but he was regarded by his peers as a good-for-nothing who lived off the legacy of his ancestors.

So he immediately decided to rob a massive tomb to silence the gossip and show his father his skills.

The tomb that can be called an earth-shattering tomb is naturally the royal tomb!

In his haste, he chose the renowned Tomb of the King of Dian, and so he gathered his men and entered the Tomb of the King of Dian at Lijia Mountain in Yunnan.

But after finding the tomb of the King of Dian, it was discovered that because of its great fame, the tomb had been looted countless times over the centuries, and not a single mural or ancient brick had been left behind.

In a fit of anger, he ordered his men to completely demolish the tomb of the King of Dian. But what he found was actually something: an underground palace that was empty except for a map made of human skin.

He took down the map and realized that the map drawn on the human skin was actually a map of the tomb of King Xian, showing the exact location of the tomb and the feng shui secrets within.

It turns out that the Dian Kingdom and the Xian Kingdom were originally one family. However, King Xian broke away from the Dian Kingdom and established his own kingdom with his people. He even found an ancient immortal cave in a deep mountain that was said to be impossible to steal.

After King Xian died, the Xian Kingdom collapsed after only one generation. Those who had followed King Xian in establishing the Xian Kingdom planned to return to the Dian Kingdom.

In order to get the King of Dian to forgive them, they drew a map and presented it to the King, saying that it could help him find a sacred cave that could never be stolen. This moved the King of Dian to accept them back.

But how can you find an ancient immortal cave just by wanting to?

Finally... the tomb of the King of Dian was robbed a thousand times over the past thousand years, but the tomb of the King of Xian remained standing, and the human skin map containing information about the tomb of the King of Xian was obtained by him.

"It's just a map, take it!"

After a moment's thought, Chen Yulou readily agreed.

The Battle of Ping Mountain was a great victory, and the Unloading Ridge also gained most of the benefits, with the treasures transported out piling up like mountains and numbering in the thousands.

With the money backing him up, he no longer planned to engage in tomb raiding. Instead, he wanted to prepare troops from all sides, form an army, and fight in the chaotic world!

"this.."

Hearing Chen Yulou's decisive decision to send out the map, Partridge Whistle wanted to say something, but seeing Chen Yulou's serious expression, which didn't seem like a joke, he simply clasped his hands and nodded.

"Thank you very much, Brother Chen!"

"If we can get out of that King Xian's tomb this time, I will definitely come to your door to repay your kindness!"

"Ah, it's good that you're safe and sound."

Chen Yulou sighed and said, "Since you come from the world of tomb raiding and mountain moving, I don't need to elaborate on the situation of the Prince Xian's tomb."

"Rumor has it that the tomb contained countless gold and jade treasures. Back then, I was arrogant and ambitious, and I did have my eye on the tomb of the Prince of Xian. But when my grandfather found out, he strongly opposed it, telling me to just guard our own territory."

"After listening to the old man, I also gave up the idea of ​​exploring the tomb of the Prince Xian. If I hadn't been desperate, I would never have gone to the tomb of the Prince Xian."

"The tomb of the Prince Xian, located behind Zhelong Mountain on the banks of the Canglan River, will never be robbed unless the heavens collapse and no one can break into it!" This saying has been passed down in the industry for hundreds of years.

"This concerns the entire Zagrama clan; even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire, I must brave it!"

Partridge Whistle's eyes were firm, revealing a resolute determination.

Countless people have raided tombs over the centuries, and many imperial tombs and royal mausoleums have been robbed, but the tomb of King Xian has remained standing to this day.

Is it difficult? Absolutely!

But this is also good news for him.

No one could enter, no one could break through, so the Muchen Pearl inside naturally remained safely lying in the mountain, untouched by anyone!

"Brother Chen, there's one more thing I need your help with."

"This trip to the tomb of the Prince Xian is fraught with danger. I need Brother Chen to help me prepare a batch of firearms and ammunition. I don't need many guns, but I must have enough bullets and grenades!"

At this moment, Fang Yun, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.

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The tomb of King Xian is filled with countless demons and monsters. If one were to clear the way with the blood of a Qilin, he would bleed to death before even reaching King Xian.

Having plenty of weapons and ammunition for protection would make the journey much easier.

Even a dragon can't escape a swift dash; that's exactly what they mean. Sometimes, a gun barrel really does make a difference.

"Leave this matter to me. The Unloading Ridge has no shortage of guns and cannons... If Brother Fang needs them... I can haul you several truckloads of machine guns and cannons!"

Upon hearing Fang Yun's words, Chen Yulou's lips curled up, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

How can you survive in a chaotic world without guns and cannons?

(The subscription rate is so low that I even spent some money on in-game purchases... I wonder how many subscriptions I'll get in a day.)

(I'm asking for an auto-subscription feature here, even for accounts without points. It's just for show...)

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Departure for the Tomb of King Xian!

Three days later, on the banks of the Xiangyin River.

Over the past two days, Chen Yulou has helped Fang Yun and the other three find a lot of information related to the tomb of the Prince of Xian in Yunnan, and has also prepared a large number of guns, cannons, medicines and other supplies for the four of them to choose from.

Once everything was ready and their energy and spirits were at their peak, Fang Yun and Partridge Whistle discussed it and decided to set off immediately for the Tomb of King Xian in Yunnan!

So, before dawn this morning, the four of them bid farewell to Chen Yulou and left Chen Family Village.

Chen Yulou was quite considerate; he had mentioned several times in the past two days that he wanted to bring a group of Unloading Ridge Warriors to join Fang Yun and the other three in venturing into the Tomb of the Prince of Xian, but Fang Yun had dissuaded him each time.

It's true that having more people makes things easier inside the tomb of King Xian, but before entering the tomb... the poisonous miasma of the Insect Valley doesn't care how many people there are; it will devour them all. At that point, having more people won't be a help, but a burden.

Now, Chen Yulou has face, money, men and guns under his command, and his desire for tomb raiding is not as strong as before. After being persuaded by Fang Yun, he also gave up the idea of ​​joining the same profession.

However, in the end, Chen Yulou still decided to send a small team of unloading soldiers to escort Fang Yun and his companions along the way, taking the waterway to avoid the bandits and warlords who had entered Changsheng Mountain, all the way to Yunnan.

Fang Yun and Partridge Whistle did not refuse, after all, Chen Yulou had been to Yunnan in 19 and was much better at traveling than the two of them.

"Gentlemen, everything is loaded and the boat is warmed up. When shall we depart?"

Not long after boarding the ship, a member of the Unloading Ridge Warriors ran out of the cabin and reported to Fang Yun and his companions.

"Lazybones, how many days will it take to get to Yunnan from here?"

Fang Yun glanced at the few wooden crates on the deck, nodded, and asked Erlan a question.

This Unloading Ridge Warrior is called Erlan, whose real name is Chen Erlan. He is a distant cousin of Old Master Chen. He is the simpleton who mistook the Mausoleum General for the Corpse King of Ping Mountain.

Chen Yulou took this matter very seriously, arranging for the escorts for Fang Yun and the other three to be almost entirely from the Chen family lineage.

Upon hearing Fang Yun's words, Erlan grinned.

"This boat belongs to our family. It's usually used by the old captain. It can run on coal and oil, and it's very fast."

"However, to get to Yunnan from here, you have to go towards the water, and the road is winding and twisting. It will probably take three or four days."

"Okay, I understand. Let the brothers set sail."

"Yes!"

After receiving Fang Yun's order, Erlan nodded and left.

Soon, the boat started moving and slowly sailed away from the riverbank, heading upstream along the Xiangyin River.

......

At this moment, Partridge Whistle came to the bow of the boat and stood side by side with Fang Yun. Looking at the vast river ahead, he said in a deep voice:

"Brother Fang, it's rumored that the Prince Xian himself is a feng shui master, and also skilled in using evil magic. He even fabricated a story about a prince who possessed divine power!"

Partridge Whistle paused again halfway through his sentence, glanced at the old foreigner and Hua who were checking their equipment, and then lowered his voice to say:

"If we can win, that would be best, but if we can't... I hope Brother Fang can leave with the flower and never search for the Muchen Pearl again."

"I've already discussed this with the old foreigner; Hua is still quite young..."

"stop!"

Before Partridge Whistle could finish speaking, Fang Yun interrupted him directly.

“Brother Dao, although I, Fang Yun, dislike conventionality, I am not a reckless man who is ignorant of the true meaning of things.”

"There's no need to mention that again. Now that we're on this ship, there's no reason for us to get off halfway. If you, the Mountain Moving Taoist, dare to do it, why shouldn't I, the Tomb Raider Captain, dare to do it?"

"You bear the fate and future of your people on your shoulders, so you have no choice but to go. But I don't want her to only stay with me for half my life, so I absolutely have to go!"

"Even if Hua didn't come with me, I still have reasons to go to the tomb of King Xian... It's just that there are some things I can't explain to you, and even if I did, you might not believe me or understand."

He was telling the truth.