Her chest rose and fell unevenly.
Red Girl had truly unleashed all her skills.
In contrast, Zhang Chen remained composed, effortlessly handling the situation.
Red Girl had known that Zhang Chen's strength had increased.
But she hadn't expected such a rapid improvement.
Her initial intent was simply to put on a display.
That's why she hadn't thrown many daggers at the start.
But seeing that he still had room to spare, a competitive spirit ignited within her.
Later, she put her full strength into the exchange.
It's worth noting that in a duel of flying daggers, dodging is incredibly difficult.
And even more so to intercept projectiles in mid-air with another projectile.
It shows that his skills have reached another level entirely.
Among the bandits, those with sharp eyes were few and far between.
They simply found the spectacle captivating.
Like watching a dazzling display of fireworks, merely enjoying the visual spectacle.
But Chen Yu Lou's perspective was different.
With his keen eye and extensive experience, he could discern the true power.
His heart overflowed with joy.
Hurriedly stepping forward, he roared with laughter, both deep and high, as he slung an arm around Zhang Chen's shoulder, saying, "Brother Zhang, your skill with throwing daggers is truly on par with Red Girl's. You two are a perfect match! With you on our side, we'll definitely find the treasure smoothly!"
"You're exaggerating, Chief!"
Zhang Chen replied humbly.
"Red Girl, don't be angry. It's better to speak out now than to be silent like a mute. We're brothers in arms, and as people of the world, we shouldn't dwell on such things!"
Chen Yu Lou comforted Red Girl.
He knew she wouldn't be angry.
But these words needed to be said.
Red Girl glanced at Zhang Chen.
She realized he had many more tricks up his sleeve.
He hadn't even displayed his light footwork, which allowed him to tread softly over grass.
However, in this era, it was common to hold back a secret skill.
She naturally didn't say anything.
Nodding her head, she said, "Then let's set off!"
"Alright!"
Chen Yu Lou nodded.
Then, he led the band of bandits.
They carried their prepared tools and supplies as they set off.
Zhangjia Manor was said to be not far from Old Bear Ridge.
However, they were carrying a lot of stuff, so it wouldn't be as fast as traveling light.
When they reached their destination, the moon was already setting in the west.
This was the only path leading to Old Bear Ridge.
However, the terrain in Xiangyin was complex, with the dense forest making it impossible to tell directions.
Chen Yu Lou had deduced the existence of the Yuan Dynasty tomb from rumors he had heard over the years.
Now that they were here, they needed to investigate further.
It would be hard to move with so many people, so they decided to disguise themselves and scout out the area in the morning. They would also try to find a local guide.
After the group had gathered, they spotted a man with a scar across his face and a twisted mouth approaching from afar.
He was accompanied by subordinates.
They were all dressed in military uniforms, holding rifles, a bunch of rough soldiers.
There was no doubt that this was Luo Lao Wai, Chen Yu Lou's sworn brother.
"My old brother, I've been waiting ages, how come you're only coming now!"
Luo Lao Wai had been strapped for cash recently.
He was ambitious, aiming to swallow up the other warlord factions in the surrounding area.
His troops had expanded in number as his influence grew.
With so many people, he needed to take care of their food, clothing, and hygiene.
He also had to purchase new equipment, putting a strain on his finances.
Luo Lao Wai was addicted to tomb raiding.
He had already looted all the tombs in his own territory.
He had gone to Chenjia Manor looking for Chen Yu Lou a while ago, hoping to rob a large tomb for military funds.
Finally, the day of action had arrived.
He had been itching to get started, wanting to lead his troops into the tomb right away.
However, he knew that the larger the tomb, the more treasures and artifacts it held, and therefore the harder it would be to find.
Chen Yu Lou needed to lead the way to find the tomb chamber.
Chen Yu Lou was the leader of the Xianglei tomb raiders in Xiangyin.
His skills were specifically honed for tomb raiding.
The two men had hit it off immediately, their collaboration seamless.
Now, he expressed his eagerness, but his gaze fell upon Red Girl.
As a warlord, he had guns, making him a tyrant in this era.
Red Girl was beautiful, and he had long been interested in taking her as his concubine.
Seeing her now, his heart couldn't help but flutter with desire.
But Red Girl loathed him.
Besides disliking such a crude man, she would never accept his advances, simply because he was so ugly.
Her face was dark, and she wanted to slip away.
But Luo Lao Wai's gaze fixed on Zhang Chen.
He knew the key figures in Chen Yu Lou's entourage well.
Red Girl, Hua Ma Gui, and the mute Kunlun Mole were his right-hand men.
But now, he saw that this young man was unlike the other bandits.
He was standing almost beside Red Girl.
And Red Girl didn't seem to dislike him.
Luo Lao Wai frowned.
He thought to himself, "Where did this pretty boy come from? Is Red Girl smitten with him, bringing her own pretty boy along?"
But then he thought it was unlikely.
He also knew Chen Yu Lou well, he wasn't just anyone.
Could he allow an ordinary person to tag along?
Then, he looked at the boy's delicate features.
He was very different from the bandits.
He felt a surge of jealousy.
"Commander Luo, I hurried here as fast as I could. We have a lot of stuff, so we need to make all the preparations to ensure success!"
Chen Yu Lou stepped forward to explain.
Seeing him staring at Zhang Chen with a look of displeasure, he quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Commander Luo, let me introduce you to someone!"
Turning to Zhang Chen, he said, "Brother Zhang, this is Commander Luo, my sworn brother. He has an army of tens of thousands, strong and well-equipped. He's truly a hero of our time!"
Luo Lao Wai laughed upon hearing this.
Chen Yu Lou's flattery was right up his alley.
Although their relationship was one of cooperation and mutual use, Chen Yu Lou was still a capable man.
Luo Lao Wai particularly respected Chen Yu Lou's skills in tomb raiding and listened to him unquestioningly.
Now, hearing that this man was a skilled individual, he believed it eight or nine points out of ten.
"Hello, Commander Luo!"
Zhang Chen greeted him.
He looked more closely.
He was indeed ugly.
And there was a bandit aura about him.
Luo Lao Wai nodded.
He asked curiously, "Chief, this kid looks so soft and delicate, what great skills does he have? You seem to place great importance on him!"
Chen Yu Lou smiled, "Brother Zhang's throwing dagger skills are no less than Red Girl's, he's very skilled. With him here, our chances will increase by at least twenty percent!"
Upon hearing about increased chances of success, Luo Lao Wai's eyes lit up.
This man was indeed fickle.
Knowing that this guy was useful to him, even if he was unhappy, he would have to put on a show of generosity.
He smiled and said to Zhang Chen, "Brother, you are so young, yet you have such skills. I must witness them for myself!"
"When the opportunity arises, Commander Luo!"
Zhang Chen smiled faintly.
But his smile was eerie.
Red Girl noticed something was wrong.
She quickly pulled him aside.
"Don't be rash, you can't act against him with his status!"
Red Girl whispered in a low voice.
"Besides, we need him to raid this tomb!"