“Lu Hao, wait for me to rest for a day, and I'll investigate the details of that native tribe. I'll try my best to get that Holy Spirit Sword back as soon as possible.”
After the Earl's enthusiastic invitation, Jack and the others were asked to stay for a big meal. Afterward, they said goodbye to Ada and the others before leaving the manor.
“Jack, I think there's no need to investigate anymore.”
As they got in the car, Lu Hao casually took out a file folder and handed it to Jack. Jack, puzzled, took it, opened it, and looked at the information inside. He said in a slightly dumbfounded tone: “How did you get so much information so quickly!?”
The file folder contained detailed information about the native tribe, meticulously documented. It was almost as if it included when the natives went to the toilet and when they ate.
“Secret!”
Lu Hao smiled mysteriously.
“…”
Jack looked at Lu Hao speechlessly. “You really have a knack for gathering intelligence. You only need a little bit of information, and you can find out all about their ancestors eighteen generations back.”
During the previous desert expedition, Lu Hao had only obtained a group photo of the base from Ilsa. With just that little clue, he had managed to find out the exact location of the base in a short period of time, even personally going there to confirm it, ensuring foolproof accuracy.
And this time, Jack had only told Lu Hao that a Holy Spirit Sword existed in a certain African native tribe.
In just one day, Lu Hao had managed to unearth the secrets of that native tribe.
This efficiency left Jack awestruck.
Having such a partner would make the initial work of their treasure hunts much easier.
After all, the most crucial aspect of treasure hunting was obtaining detailed information, and Lu Hao was exceptionally good at gathering intelligence, which could save them a lot of time.
“I'll go back and study it, see where to start.”
With the detailed information about the native tribe, Jack excitedly stepped on the gas and disappeared in a flash in front of the Earl's manor.
After two days of studying the tribal information, Jack immediately dragged Lu Hao to the location of the native tribe for a field trip, before formulating a plan.
So, after they discussed everything, they immediately set off.
“Seriously driving there!?”
Lu Hao looked at Jack, who was so determined to bring his off-road vehicle, and couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Could this guy not travel light? He had to drive an off-road vehicle, as if they were filming a road movie!?
However, Jack was very insistent about this, so Lu Hao could only choose to comply, taking a seat in the passenger seat to experience the pain of road racing.
The two of them set off from Madrid, traveling day and night, rushing through the Strait of Gibraltar, and entering the African continent once again.
This time, their target was no longer the Sahara Desert, but the forest where the native tribe had lived for generations.
After half a month of frantic driving, Lu Hao and Jack finally arrived at the city near the native tribe.
They checked into a hotel and rested, covered in dust.
“Jack, to be honest, if we had used the time we spent driving for treasure hunting, we'd already be sipping coffee in Madrid by now.”
After checking into the hotel, Lu Hao couldn't help but complain. Half a month was enough for them to make seven trips in and out of the native tribe.
Jack said happily: “That's what exploration is all about, appreciating the scenery in different regions along the way. Don't you think it's amazing?”
“…”
Lu Hao shrugged. “The scenery is nice, but I suggest getting a motorhome next time.”
“Tourists drive motorhomes. We bounty hunters need to drive off-road vehicles. This thing is powerful, we can mess around with it, and if there's danger, we can run quickly.”
“That makes sense. I'll go get a Jeep myself to enjoy the fun.”
“I recommend Mitsubishi!”
“Jack, don't infect me with your terrible taste. I'm getting a Wrangler, that's true masculine romance.”
“Fancy and useless.”
The two argued, then went back to their rooms to rest, hoping to regain their energy as soon as possible to go to the location of the native tribe for a field trip and make timely adjustments to their plan.
They rested for one night and went out early the next morning, full of energy, to conduct a field trip to the native tribe.
They drove out of the city in their off-road vehicle, bumping along a remote path until they stopped at the foot of the mountain near the location of the native tribe.
The two of them abandoned their vehicle and walked, carrying binoculars and other equipment as they climbed the mountain.
After several body modifications, Lu Hao's body had become extremely abnormal, making this mountain path nothing to him.
Jack was also a physical freak.
The two of them easily climbed to the top, looking down at the native tribe across a huge ravine.
Unlike the cave dwelling tribe they had previously plundered for the emerald, this native tribe had built simple stone houses on the green mountain.
However, they were still in an uncivilized state, almost everyone was naked, using simple pieces of cloth to cover the vital parts of their bodies, and their weapons were simple stone spears and stone axes.
Moreover, this tribe also practiced human sacrifice.
“According to the information, the Holy Spirit Sword is kept by the natives in front of their sacrificial idol.”
The native tribe was located on the opposite mountaintop, with no trees to obscure it, making the entire situation clearly visible. Therefore, Lu Hao and Jack quickly identified the native's sacrificial site.
“I see the idol. The sword in front of its chest should be the Holy Spirit Sword.”
The idol was located at the highest point of the entire tribe, looking down at the entire tribe from above, making it easy for them to locate its position, as well as their target – the Holy Spirit Sword.
“We've pretty much got the lay of the land. Let's go back and discuss it, then go buy some equipment.”
After observing the entire native tribe three or four times, Jack had already drawn a structural diagram of the entire tribe in his mind, pondering how to adjust the plan he had initially made.
Lu Hao, on the other hand, played the role of a hands-off manager, leaving the task of researching the infiltration and escape routes to Jack.
Jack didn't mind, after all, Lu Hao had already investigated so much information, he had done a lot of work, so it was reasonable to leave the remaining work to him.
Besides, as an experienced bounty hunter, he felt that a route designed by his own hand would be safer.
If he let Lu Hao, a newcomer, handle it, he would still be worried, afraid of making mistakes.
After two days of intense research, Jack had planned the infiltration route, then pulled Lu Hao into the car to discuss the escape route.
According to their skills, Jack planned to act as the main attacker to attract the attention of the natives, then escape in a small airplane, while Lu Hao, as the backup, would be responsible for carrying the Holy Spirit Sword and gliding down from the mountain.
The two worked together, coordinating their efforts to obtain the Holy Spirit Sword.