Chapter 178: Chapter 177: Tomb Guardian

The Jingjue Kingdom was a small oasis country in the Western Regions established during the Western Han Dynasty.

The archaeologists on site perked up at Professor Mo’s words.

Someone was already eager to try: “Shall we enter the tomb now?”

Chen Su heard this question and his face turned serious: “According to the suspect’s confession, there are still three accomplices in the underground tomb.”

“If they don’t see their accomplices coming in to deliver supplies or messages for a long time, they might realize their allies have been captured.”

“At that point, instead of exiting through the hole we are watching, they might choose to dig a new exit to escape.”

—”Right now, they are probably still down there digging holes and causing destruction.”

Professor Mo spoke urgently: “We must hurry and enter the tomb, ideally to catch these three tomb raiders inside and stop the damage in time!”

“I do not agree with this plan!”

A middle-aged man next to Professor Mo voiced his opposition: “Such ancient aristocratic tombs often have complex structures and various traps. We wouldn’t just be dealing with criminals, but also with a dangerous environment. The risk factor is extremely high!”

This middle-aged uncle is Lou Yiqun, Professor Mo’s partner and also an expert from the West Continent Provincial Cultural Relics Research Institute.

Professor Mo, who has extensive archaeological experience, was already fifty-seven years old.

Antiques are dead, people are alive; in such operations, personal safety must come first.

Professor Mo, who is stubborn, loves archaeology more than his own life, and he got emotional: “Do we really have to watch those three petty thieves destroy such a relic before our eyes?”

Xu Ying spoke at this moment: “I think we can enter the tomb; we’re not completely unfamiliar with it. We just need to find a guide.”

Lou Yiqun looked at the tomb raider gang being escorted into the police car: “Do you mean picking one from these twenty-eight raiders to lead the way?”

He spoke with concern: “What if the person changes their mind or runs away?”

Another archaeology researcher said: “Then we’d need to increase police forces.”

Professor Mo shook his head, showing disapproval: “No, if too many people go down at once, there won’t be enough oxygen underground.

“Also, in case of any unforeseen events, too many people would be more likely to meet disaster, and it could lead to everyone being wiped out!”

“No.” Xu Ying pointed to her motorcycle: “Of course, the guide we should find is a trustworthy local indigenous.”

Everyone was puzzled.

Xu Ying clapped her hands twice, and the insects inside her motorcycle came out upon hearing the signal.

Deputy Yang and others had already witnessed Xu Ying’s prowess in commanding insects.

The archaeologists never expected that the indigenous Xu Ying referred to were these creepy crawlers.

Xu Ying snapped her fingers: “Relax, these little bugs will lead the way for us and inspect the environment.”

Professor Mo stared fixedly at Xu Ying, and the other archaeologists also looked at Xu Ying with eyes full of disbelief.

“Isn’t Miaojiang Gu poison just a legend?”

“Does someone really exist in this world who can command the Five Poisons?”

The young lady before us has inherited something as weighty as what’s in that ancient tomb!

Professor Mo, ever the learner, eagerly asked Xu Ying: “Station Chief Xu, could your Miaojiang Gu Technique be shared? Can you teach it?”

“Or at least give me some information so I can write more related papers.”

Xu Ying couldn’t help but laugh: “Not really, I don’t practice Miaojiang Gu Technique; I just understand the signals given by these little animals.”

Deputy Yang explained on the side: “This is Station Chief Xu, who is not only a veterinarian but also our expert in communication with animals. She can understand the information conveyed by these bugs and communicate with them.”

Professor Mo and others clicked their tongues in wonder upon hearing this.

“Since we have this expert young colleague here, there’s no time to lose; let’s quickly enter the tomb.”

“We still don’t know how those three petty thieves have wrecked the tomb!”

Lou Yiqun cast a hesitant glance at Xu Ying: “Can you understand the information from the bugs?”

“But these bugs emit low-hertz sounds inaudible to human ears; if you misinterpret their information, we could be in danger.”

In response to Lou Yiqun’s doubt, Xu Ying replied calmly: “If you don’t believe me, you can refrain from entering the tomb now and wait until we return.”

Professor Mo already had his equipment on his back: “Xiao Lou, this is a military-approved expert.”

“Little Xu Station Chief! I trust you! Please take me with you!”

The old man, carrying his bag, looked eagerly like a schoolboy ready for an adventure.

“Come on, Qi Xiao, Little Xu Station Chief, Captain Chen, bring your stuff; four of us can manage.”

Professor Mo immediately started picking the team.

He seemed familiar with Qi Xiao, like partners, and after selecting personnel to enter the tomb, he quickly pushed Qi Xiao toward the police car, looking very anxious.

Qi Xiao looked helpless: “Take it slow, old man.”

Xu Ying finally seized the chance to talk to Qi Xiao, “Qi Xiao, aren’t you a ranch owner? What brings you here!”

Qi Xiao, as usual, being taciturn and introverted: “Hired for this.”

Seeing that these two youngsters knew each other, and noting the stark contrast in their physiques, one being cool and the other sunny and cheerful, Professor Mo raised his eyebrows and gave an aunty-like smile.

Professor Mo adjusted his glasses, explaining to Xu Ying with a mysterious tone: “Young Qi’s ancestors for eighteen generations were desert tomb guardians, those lost tomb-entering skills…”

He winked mischievously, “are all in this lad.”

“Whenever we find ancient tomb sites within the West Continent Province, if Xiao Qi is available, I always invite him over to help.”

He has wealth, leisure, and is skilled in various survival techniques, and familiar with desert situations.

Professor Mo was pleased with Qi Xiao in every way, valuing him more than his own son.

Seeing he was being left out by Professor Mo, Lou Yiqun quickly caught up with his equipment: “Professor, please don’t leave me behind.”

“I’ll behave and follow instructions, alright? You need to bring more archaeologists.”

“Without me, who will assist you?”

Professor Mo, often sarcastic to those he dislikes, mumbled: “Quit flattering yourself, let’s go!”

Before leaving, Xu Ying didn’t forget to remind Chen Su’s young disciple, Kong Cheng: “Brother Kong, if the three in the tomb escape from somewhere else, the insects will inform you.”

Kong Cheng immediately replied: “Alright, got it!”

He patted his chest: “You can rest assured leaving it to me!”

Once the departure was confirmed, the five-member tomb entry team began to check equipment and take all necessary supplies.

Xu Ying was on a temporary mission and didn’t have all the provisions for the tomb, but it didn’t matter.

Deputy Yang and Captain Liang brought various military supplies from their vehicle, which they handed over to Xu Ying — energy drinks, canned beef, various flavored compressed biscuits…

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