The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

"Correct."

Fang Yun nodded and began to explain.

"King Xian collected countless gold and jade artifacts, spanning two thousand years from the Xia to the Han dynasties, all of which are priceless treasures!"

"Even if the tomb of the King of Xian is submerged by the flood, and some of the funerary objects are swept away when the water recedes, what remains is enough to be called a gold and silver mountain. As long as you get that treasure, Brother Chen can quickly build a well-equipped army."

"Since Brother Chen is so determined to quell the chaos, then I, Fang, will bestow this great gift upon you to lend you a helping hand!"

"Brother Fang, is what you say true?!"

After hearing Fang Yun's words, Chen Yulou stood up abruptly, looking at Fang Yun with a shocked expression.

King Xian established his own kingdom and was the ruler of a country. The gold and jade treasures in King Xian's tomb could probably be spent in a hundred lifetimes.

He had thought about this before. The tomb raiders and mountain movers weren't interested in money, but the tomb unloaders were. It would be a pity not to take the gold and jade treasures inside after the tomb of the King Xian collapsed.

However, due to the rules of the trade and the bond of life and death, he forced himself to suppress this idea; he could never possibly steal meat from his own people.

And now, Fang Yun actually told him that he was willing to hand over the great treasure in the mountains!

That's a mountain of gold!

"Of course it's serious!"

"The evil spirits in that tomb have all dissipated, and there is not much danger. I can draw a detailed map, and Brother Chen can use the map to find it and surely be able to take the treasure into his possession."

At this point, Fang Yun paused again, got up, walked to Chen Yulou's side, and pressed him into a chair.

"Brother Chen, don't ask yet. I have something very important to tell you, something that... concerns the entire world!"

Upon hearing Fang Yun's words, not only was Chen Yulou stunned, but even the three brothers, Partridge Whistle and his fellow disciples, were somewhat alarmed.

A matter of great importance concerning the world?

In this chaotic world, perhaps the only thing that truly concerns the world is war.

Fang Yun wasn't the kind of person to speak without reason; his current seriousness and focus suggested that he had indeed uncovered some secret.

Chen Yulou's expression hardened, and he stopped asking about the treasures in the tomb of the Prince of Xian. Instead, he cupped his hands in greeting to Fang Yun.

"Brother Fang, please speak freely, for this matter concerns great importance and the well-being of the nation!"

"War!"

A glint flashed in Fang Yun's eyes, and he uttered two words decisively.

"As you all know, I have cultivated the Sixteen-Character Yin-Yang Feng Shui Secret Technique, which includes the Sixteen-Character Heavenly Trigram. This Sixteen-Character Heavenly Trigram is one of the Sixty-Four Hexagrams of the Book of Changes, which was derived by King Wen of Zhou based on the Eight Trigrams of Fuxi."

"During my visit to the tomb of King Xian, on the eve of leaving the tomb, I used the sixteen-character celestial hexagram to calculate the great fortune of the Central Plains within the ancient immortal cave's water dragon halo, and I foresaw a momentous event."

"In the Central Plains, war is about to break out, and the number of our compatriots who will die in that great war will exceed thirty-five million!"

Bang!

Chen Yulou slammed his fist on the table, his eyes reddening as he stared intently at Fang Yun.

"Brother Fang, are you referring to the Japanese who sent troops to Shantou, a coastal city, last year?"

Fang Yun nodded, somewhat stunned. He had been so busy tomb raiding for the past year or two that he hadn't noticed the signs of an impending chaotic era.

After receiving Fang Yun's affirmation, Chen Yulou's expression hardened, and he pushed back his chair, pacing back and forth in the council hall.

"Thirty-five million people died..."

"Thirty-five million people..."

"Just the dogs left behind by Xu Fu, a mere island nation with wolfish ambitions!"

Chen Yulou cursed loudly and kicked down the door of the council hall. Kunlun, who was guarding outside, rushed over, but after seeing that Chen Yulou was unharmed, he withdrew.

"No wonder... you didn't tell the truth that day. You stayed inside for so long (okay), just to have this divination done, right?"

The old foreigner let out a breath, his face somewhat pale. "You didn't miscalculate, did you? How could so many people have died?"

Hearing the old foreigner's words, Fang Yun shook his head. Just hearing those words made him feel his passion reignite.

"This is no laughing matter; the Central Plains' fortunes I've calculated are exactly like this."

"The course of fate can be changed!"

At this moment, Chen Yulou sat back down in his chair with a gloomy face.

"Liu Bowen could sever the dragon veins of the world for Zhu Yuanzhang, and Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng could predict the fate of the Tang Dynasty for Li Shimin!"

"Brother Fang, I also have some knowledge of divination and know that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. However, for the sake of all living beings, could you please tell me the trend of the major fortunes you have predicted? A little detail would be fine."

Feeling the genuine anger and resentment emanating from Chen Yulou, Fang Yun felt a surge of relief and nodded emphatically.

Chapter 108 Chen Yulou, full of vigor and high spirits, begins the breaking of the curse!

After that, Fang Yun told Chen Yulou everything he knew.

He didn't go into too much detail, only saying that something big would happen at a certain time and in a certain place. If he were to be accurate to the day, it would seem too unrealistic, something that divination could not possibly achieve.

Chen Yulou was eager to contribute to quelling the chaos of the world; knowing the year, month, and place of origin of major events was enough.

Fang Yun finally stopped after talking for nearly half an hour.

"Brother Chen, this is all I have deduced. My divination skills are not yet sophisticated enough, and this is all I can do."

"This matter involves the entire Central Plains, and Brother Chen intends to quell the chaos, so I told you about it in the hope that you can contribute to the Central Plains. Tomorrow, I will draw out the map of the tomb of the King of Xian and give it to you!"

"Brother Chen, if you wish to make your mark on history, this is the perfect opportunity. I guarantee that if you dare to be the first to do so, your name will be remembered by future generations for thousands of years!"

When Fang Yun mentioned the treasures in the tomb of the King of Xian, he paused and suddenly thought of the treasure trove of the Great Buddha Temple in Western Xia, where... gold and silver were piled up like mountains.

"Damn...when did you become so generous?"

After hesitating for a moment, Fang Yun took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and continued:

"If Brother Chen decides on this matter, when you enter the world to compete, I will have a vast treasure trove of 433 treasures to give you, filled with mountains of gold and silver, which you may take as you please!"

Hearing the heaviness and determination in Fang Yun's voice, the three brothers, Partridge Whistle and his companion, were filled with emotion.

They certainly knew where the second great treasure Fang Yun mentioned was, and what kind of treasure it was.

While shocked by the impending chaos, they also felt a deep respect for Fang Yun and Chen Yulou.

One person gave up endless wealth, while another risked his life to save the world.

At this moment, Partridge Whistle, with a solemn expression, also clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Yulou and said:

“Brother Chen, I have been traveling the world for more than ten years and have visited countless ancient tombs, which contain a lot of gold and silver. If you need, I can tell you the location of those ancient tombs.”

Chen Yulou listened intently to Fang Yun and Partridge Whistle's words with a stern face, and after a long silence, he finally stood up.

"Our lineage of the Unloading Ridge originated from the Red Eyebrows. Since ancient times, we have taken the wealth of emperors and distributed it to the people. The purpose of our trip to Ping Mountain was to take the gold and silver from the mountain and distribute it to the people."

“At that time, I, Chen Yulou, considered myself the foremost hero in the world and believed that I could go anywhere in the world. But as soon as I entered Ping Mountain, Ping Mountain poured a bucket of icy cold water on me.”

"After joining forces with you all, Ping Mountain was as easy to break as tofu... My arrogance vanished in that instant. I overestimated myself and underestimated the heroes of the world."

Although they didn't know what Chen Yulou's intention was in saying these things, Fang Yun and the other three listened attentively.

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"Although I am the leader of the Unloading Ridge sect in this era, I know very well that in terms of tomb raiding skills, I am neither as good as the tomb raiding captains nor the mountain-moving Taoists of this era. The title of leader... is just a joke."

"but!"

At this point, Chen Yulou's lips curled into a smile, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"In terms of saving the world and protecting the people, you two are far inferior to me!" he said.

"Born into a chaotic world, this is the time to make a name for myself and achieve great things. I, Chen Yulou, vow to bring peace to the world!"

His early life was smooth sailing; he didn't even know the meaning of the word "low point." But after the Ping Mountain incident, his character was completely tempered. 9

He had always wanted to make a name for himself in the chaotic world, and now that Fang Yun had mentioned it, his desire was instantly ignited, growing even more fervent and resolute.

He was determined to plunge into the chaos of war, stir up a storm, and carve out a place for himself in history!

“.....”6

Upon hearing Chen Yulou's words, Fang Yun raised an eyebrow. 4

After all that buildup, it all boils down to one word: 'do it'...4

However, to be fair, Chen Yulou truly has this talent. His mouth alone is a powerful tool for winning people over; his skill in verbal sparring is rarely matched. 6

After Chen Yulou passionately expressed his aspirations, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Fang Yun and Partridge Whistle.

"I will be fully prepared for battle soon!"

"My Chen family is now quite wealthy, enough to support a large army. However, since Brother Fang has two great treasures, then... I will shamelessly accept the tomb of the King of Xian! As for the other great treasure mentioned by Brother Fang (bjbd) and the countless ancient tombs mentioned by Brother Dao, you two can keep them for yourselves."

“You will all eventually get married. After you remove the curse, you can’t let your people live at the foot of the desolate mountain. Everything here costs money.”

"Of course, if I ever really reach a dead end in the future, I, Chen Yulou, will shamelessly ask you for the locations of those ancient tombs."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yun and Partridge Whistle exchanged a glance and both nodded with smiles.

After sitting down, Fang Yun felt a sense of relief. He had made a great decision to give up the treasures in the Great Buddha Temple, but he did not expect Chen Yulou to refuse.

It's a really strange feeling. It was his money to begin with, and since he didn't give it away, he actually feels like he made a profit...

"I will discuss this matter with my father. The four of you have been traveling for a long time. Once you arrive at Chenjiazhuang, you don't need to worry about these things anymore. Just rest well. I have already informed them that a celebratory banquet will be prepared for you tomorrow night!"