Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

There were two reasons that prompted Su Mu to stop exploring the ancient tombs further.

Firstly, it was the Yuan Dynasty, not a Han-ruled dynasty, so the items hidden in the general's tomb were mostly ordinary antiques and paintings.

These things are useless to him.

But he was short of money, so he sold talismans and spells once.

Secondly, he suddenly remembered while he was down there that Luo Laowai's enemies would indeed arrive very soon.

At that point, it won't just be a clash of cold weapons; all sorts of guns and cannons will be used, and everyone will attack each other indiscriminately.

At that time, it remains to be seen how many of the people Su Mu brought will survive.

What's truly worrying is that Partridge Whistle and his companions might also be affected by Su Mu's appearance and the alteration of the storyline.

If Partridge Whistle and the other two were to die here, Su Mu would suffer a great loss.

Finally, they encountered a few mountain-moving Taoists with experience and knowledge in tomb raiding.

Without him, where would they find the core members of the other four major sects to serve as their subordinates and henchmen?

He didn't have much contact with the Nine Gates, and those people were all shrewd and capable; how could they let someone like him, who had no power or influence, be driven around?

Furthermore, I've been out for two days.

I don't know if the thatched hut where my parents' and grandparents' memorial tablets are kept has been vandalized.

Did the Huo family follow the rules and take good care of his "old house"?

This body is made from the blood and flesh of my deceased parents in this life.

Now that we have the money, we should go back and properly renovate the old house, and build a better memorial hall and memorial tablet for our parents and grandparents.

"Okay! Thanks for the reminder, I'll deal with that old Luo Wai when I get back."

Chen Yulou smiled, completely losing his previous dislike and contempt for Su Mu.

Su Mu was a novice tomb raider and didn't even know what was valuable.

But in other aspects, Su Mu's skills seem to far surpass his.

"Are we really going back like this?"

Some people in the crowd whispered, still thinking about the true treasures hidden in the general's tomb.

Su Mu's gaze swept over all those who followed him: "Those who don't want to come back with me can stay with Chief Chen. The rest of you, let's go."

The bearded man frowned: "Are we going to travel under the cover of night? I'm afraid..."

Su Mu nodded vigorously: "Let's leave under the cover of night. Once a fight breaks out, we won't be able to escape."

Upon careful consideration, everyone agreed that this was indeed the case.

The warlords, including Luo Laowai, usually appeared to be lazy, irresponsible, and incompetent.

But when it comes to modern warfare, none of them can match them.

At that time, pursuers will surround the area, bullets will come from all directions, and artillery shells will bombard it.

As for Chen Yulou, Su Mu was not worried at all.

On the surface, the Xieling group were outlaws, bandits who occupied the mountain stronghold.

In fact, the original work recorded that the Unloading Ridge faction had two warlords under its command, and their subordinates were spread all over the world.

Before his power waned, who would dare to touch Chen Yulou?

There is a mountain tunnel in front of the Taoist temple that is accessible to people, but its direction is different from that of the people on the cliff.

Before leaving, Su Mu looked at the heavy bronze alchemy furnace and decided to sell it to Chen Yulou on the spot.

Carrying such heavy items on foot is too slow and makes you an easy target.

Chen Yulou was stunned. He ordered someone to hand over the ten thousand silver dollars and several gold bars he was carrying to Su Mu.

They said they would make up the difference when they got back.

"I'm not very good at managing money."

On the way back through the mountains, Partridge Whistle, who was carrying the heavy load of silver dollars and gold bars for Su Mu, shook the basket on his back and spoke.

The old foreigner and Hua Ling exchanged a glance and both shook their heads.

Su Mu shook his head in agreement.

The four of them smiled at each other, as if they had found kindred spirits among millions of people, sharing a deep understanding.

Su Mu's gaze skipped over Partridge Whistle and the other two, and when he looked at the rest of them, he subconsciously frowned: "I don't trust giving them the money."

On the way back, if these people hadn't known about Su Mu's strangeness and the fact that Partridge Whistle and his two companions were highly skilled in martial arts, they would have been surprised.

I'm afraid that none of the four people, including Su Mu, will be able to return safely to Changsha.

The rainforest was relatively quiet after the rain, and the muddy path underfoot was very slippery, so the group slowed down their pace again and again.

Fortunately, after a while of rain, the moon came out.

Under the bright moonlight, people can then discern the way they came.

As night fell, Su Mu, who had climbed up the high mountain behind Old Bear Ridge, sorted out his harvest and thought about his next steps.

I definitely need to settle down in Changsha.

In the past, when he was critically ill, all he could see was the gleaming memorial tablet in the room.

The Su family used to be quite prominent and successful in Changsha, no less so than others.

However, Su's father was righteous and lost his life for his friend.

After Su's father died, the Su family gradually declined.

All of Su's father's former drinking buddies have disappeared.

Because Su Mu contracted incurable tuberculosis from a young age, even the relatives who were still on good terms with him gradually severed ties with his family due to financial and other interests.

"Although it may sound a bit rustic, you can rest assured, from now on, there will be no more setbacks to trouble me, and the Su family will not be completely submerged in the river of history. At least, as long as I am alive, I will strive to restore the Su family to its former glory and live up to the expectations of our ancestors, father and mother..."

Ring ring ring~

In the quiet, rain-soaked forest, the sound of clanging and jingling copper bells suddenly broke the silence.

Standing on the high ground, Su Mu's gaze fell downwards, and his pupils contracted slightly.

Under the moonlight, by the roadside on the mountainside, a Taoist priest in yellow robes shook a bell and chanted incantations.

Behind him followed a group of stiff-limbed followers, whose genders were indistinguishable as they wore burlap sacks on their heads and walked by hopping.

"Corpse transport".

Su Mu withdrew his gaze and continued walking along the mountain path leading to Changsheng Mountain.

There are many strange legends in western Hunan since ancient times.

But this was also the first time Su Mu had ever seen a corpse driver at night. The corpses were not bound by any ropes or bamboo strips, and they simply listened to the Taoist ringing the bell and jumped towards the sound.

Perhaps the world is far more complex than he had imagined.

It's not just a parallel world where the Nine Gates of Tomb Raiders and the Four Schools of Tomb Raiders coexist.

"By the way, could one of you go and take a look at the Taoist priest who got caught in the animal trap? If possible, please invite him to Changsha as well."

Su Mu suddenly remembered this matter and gave instructions to his followers.

The bearded man nodded, beckoned to one of his companions, and ordered him to go to Changsheng Mountain to invite the Taoist priest.

"Rain Master's Edict"

Su Mu took out the talisman from his pocket and looked at it as he walked.

This talisman is not recorded in the "Seven Tablets of the Cloudy Bookcase" nor in the Shangqing Great Cave True Scripture.

The ancient books "Yunji" and "Shangqing" do not contain any talismans with similar effects.

I wonder where the Taoist priest who sells talismans and peach wood swords got his hands on these divine talismans that can influence celestial phenomena.

I wonder if that person is still hiding anything.

……

Changsha City.

Inside a brightly lit, luxurious living room.

The man in military uniform crossed his legs and looked at the boy in hemp clothing sitting beside him, saying, "So, have you made up your mind? I didn't invite you here for tea. If I hadn't heard that you..."

The young man's lips curled into a cold smile: "If you want to bring down Buddha Zhang Qishan, why would you need someone like me, who even needs a master to guide him into the Nine Gates?"

The man sipped his tea leisurely: "Because they all say you're ruthless, Chen Pi. I heard from Huo San Niang that the rule of your Nine Gates is that whoever brings down one of the gates can take the corresponding position. I also know that there's a lot of money to be made in your Nine Gates. You and I can cooperate..."