The stone carvings on the walls of the tomb chamber depict a valiant and battle-hardened general leading his army in fierce combat, most likely recording the life of the tomb’s owner.
This is a general's tomb.
Lin Chang Sheng glanced at the carvings, then followed Wang Kai Xuan forward.
Wang Kai Xuan surveyed the side chamber, slightly disappointed: "Little Sheng Ye, you’d think the owner of this tomb was a general, yet he’s so poor! There aren’t even any decent treasures, just some junk metal and broken pottery.”
Lin Chang Sheng observed the surroundings as well. There were the remains of a war horse buried with the general, scattered weapons, and he said, “Fatty, take a look at those broken pottery jars. If any are intact, we can sell them for a decent price.”
Wang Kai Xuan’s eyes lit up: "Really? Little Sheng Ye, don’t lie to me!”
He rushed over, dusted off a jar, and took a quick glance. The craftsmanship was crude. Although old, they wouldn't fetch much.
He could probably get two or three thousand for the entire lot.
Wang Kai Xuan had a sudden idea: “Little Sheng Ye, didn’t I owe you two thousand? I just roughly calculated, and these broken jars should be worth two or three thousand. How about I give you all the jars as compensation?”
Lin Chang Sheng rolled his eyes at him: "Wishful thinking!”
Trying to get something for nothing. It’s no wonder you’re called Fatty Wang.
“So, I’ll give you the entire Panjia Garden as compensation. Just give me a million.”
Wang Kai Xuan, having made a fool of himself, walked away.
He should just focus on finding treasures.
There’s usually a coffin in a tomb, but they’ve been here for hours and haven't seen a single one.
"Old Hu, this tomb chamber is empty, and there's no coffin. Did those tomb robbers get here first and take the coffin out?" Wang Kai Xuan looked around.
Hu Ba Yi replied, "The entrance is so small, how could a coffin fit through?"
"Let's keep looking. Maybe there's another chamber."
Hu Ba Yi and Wang Kai Xuan searched the area, while Ying Zi ran to Lin Chang Sheng's side: "Chang Sheng Ge, I'm a little scared!"
Lin Chang Sheng calmly said, "It’s okay, don’t be afraid. I can get you out safely. Besides, your Fatty brother is big, even if the ceiling collapses, he’ll be there to hold it up!"
Ying Zi gathered her courage. With her three brothers around, she shouldn’t be afraid.
Lin Chang Sheng actually wanted to say: Ying Zi, you’re the only one with a gun. What are you afraid of?
Meanwhile, Wang Kai Xuan, sensing someone talking about him behind his back, turned around. His left hand rested against the stone wall, and he accidentally found a mechanism.
"Old Hu!"
"Is this a mechanism?"
Even Wang Kai Xuan himself was surprised to find the mechanism.
Hu Ba Yi immediately became alert: "Fatty, watch out!"
He went towards Wang Kai Xuan's location, a square, raised pattern.
Wang Kai Xuan saw another identical button.
"Old Hu, there's another one!"
Hu Ba Yi hurriedly stopped Wang Kai Xuan: "Fatty, don't touch it!"
But it was too late. Wang Kai Xuan's reflexes were quick,
With a clang, the tomb’s mechanism was activated.
Lin Chang Sheng immediately shouted: "Get down!"
He pushed Ying Zi down with him.
The mechanism started turning, whoosh! whoosh! whoosh!
On the four sides of the tomb chamber, rows of round holes appeared on the stone walls. Immediately, a volley of arrows shot out, piercing the air. If anyone had been standing, they would have been riddled with arrows.
The arrows were coated with old poison, highly corrosive. They landed on the ground, emitting a faint blue light.
Ying Zi was pressed to the ground by Lin Chang Sheng. Looking at his handsome face, she could hear the steady rhythm of his breathing. Her ears flushed.
She realized then what it felt like to be protected.
Hu Ba Yi, lying on the ground, grumbled: "Fatty, are you okay! You’re a menace, next time use your brain before you act!"
Wang Kai Xuan had a narrow escape: "Old Hu, how was I supposed to know it was a hidden weapon mechanism? I thought it was the key to open other chambers."
Meanwhile, Lin Chang Sheng helped Ying Zi up, "Everyone okay? Let’s get out of here.”
They stumbled out of the tomb chamber.
After leaving the tomb, Ying Zi looked at Fatty Wang with a somber expression: "Fat Brother, you nearly killed us all just now. If Chang Sheng Ge hadn’t protected me, I would have been in danger."
Wang Kai Xuan quickly apologized: "Ying Zi, I’m so sorry! It was my fault!"
Lin Chang Sheng calmly said, “Fatty, go ahead and touch things, but before you do, make sure everyone’s ready.”
Wang Kai Xuan felt a sense of warmth upon hearing Lin Chang Sheng’s words.
If it had been anyone else, they would have drawn their swords and turned on him.
It had been a dangerous situation.
Lin Chang Sheng didn't blame Wang Kai Xuan for his recklessness. After all, mechanisms are meant to be activated.
You can't find a way out without trying the mechanisms.
Just prepare yourself first.
The four stood outside the tomb, their hearts pounding.
Lin Chang Sheng resolutely said, "Stay here and wait for me! I’ll check it out. Maybe the rest of the clues are on a secret room key."
Now that the hidden weapon mechanism was broken, it meant the coffin hadn't been taken. The rest should be easy.
Lin Chang Sheng entered the tomb chamber alone again. Upon closer inspection, he discovered something unusual about the central platform.
He gave it a forceful turn.
The sound of the mechanism turning echoed again.
Ying Zi and the others outside worriedly called out:
"Chang Sheng Ge (Little Sheng Ye), be careful!"
This time, however, no arrows shot out.
The central platform of the tomb chamber began to move, and a coffin slowly rose from beneath it.
Fatty Wang outside couldn’t help but walk over: "My goodness, the coffin was hidden underground! No wonder we couldn't find it."
"This damn general sure knows how to hide things!"
Just as Fatty Wang was about to open the coffin, Hu Ba Yi stopped him.
"Little Sheng Ye, you move back too!" Hu Ba Yi pulled out a compass from his pocket.
"Fatty, candles!"
Ying Zi, still a little scared, hid behind Lin Chang Sheng again, asking, "Ba Yi Ge, what are we doing?"
Hu Ba Yi replied casually: "We light the candles, the ghosts blow out the lights!"
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