Chapter 8
What? All Occupied by the Archaeological Team?

After getting off the train, they could only squeeze onto a donkey cart with straw laid on top, as transportation to Niu Xin Mountain wasn't exactly convenient.

“Little Master, we are here to collect ‘abandoned goods’, don't let the secret slip!”

Wang Kai Xuan reminded, fearing that Lin Chang Sheng would reveal their true purpose for coming.

So-called ‘abandoned goods’ referred to old objects in the countryside that were left aside by people who didn’t know their worth or used them for other purposes.

Whether they were real or fake was hard to tell.

If they happened to dig out one or two authentic aged artifacts, it would be a case of six months without business, but six months of feasting when they got it.

Lin Chang Sheng said frankly: “Don’t worry, I’m a quiet person who doesn’t talk much and doesn’t like interacting with others.”

Wang Kai Xuan smiled: “Got it, don’t get mad, I was just being cautious.”

His mood was quite good, and he hummed a tune while singing all the way, already feeling the anticipation of striking it rich this time.

Fatty should be called Capitalist soon!

Hu Ba Yi, on the other hand, was calculating. After all, it had been many years since they last came to Niu Xin Mountain. He vaguely remembered that there was a large tomb there.

This time, he had to find it, no matter what.

Niu Xin Village, Niu Xin Mountain.

As they just entered the village entrance, the sharp-eyed Yan Zi spotted Hu Ba Yi and Wang Kai Xuan.

“Ba Yi brother! Is that you, Ba Yi brother?”

Yan Zi shouted at the top of her lungs.

“Yan Zi, it’s me!” Hu Ba Yi waved his hand.

Wang Kai Xuan yelled: “Yan Zi, why do you only remember Ba Yi brother and forget me, your Fatty brother?”

Yan Zi walked forward: “How could I!”

Her gaze then turned to Lin Chang Sheng, “Who is this?”

Hu Ba Yi explained: “This is my friend, just call him Chang Sheng brother!”

“Welcome, Chang Sheng brother!”

Lin Chang Sheng smiled: “Hello, Yan Zi sister!”

He could be called Little Master by professionals, but if he let ordinary people outside call him ‘master’ when he wasn’t old, they would think he was crazy.

The three chatted about their long-lost feelings for each other.

Entering the village.

Yan Zi shouted loudly: “Village chief, Ba Yi brother is here!”

Few outsiders ever came to Niu Xin Village, and now three arrived at once, naturally causing a stir in the village.

The villagers watching were surprised, though, as they saw very few men.

Hu Ba Yi asked in confusion: “Yan Zi, where did all the men in the village go?”

Yan Zi slowly told him: “Well, a few months ago, Niu Xin Mountain suddenly started shaking like an earthquake, and the whole mountain cracked open, revealing a huge palace.”

“This alarmed the country, and the archeological team arrived shortly after.”

“So, all the young and strong men from our surrounding settlements were hired to work for the archeological team!”

As soon as he heard about the archeological team, Wang Kai Xuan immediately wilted.

He thought about the ancient tomb being occupied, how could Fatty still make a fortune?

He hadn't even started, and the tomb was gone.

Lin Chang Sheng saw Wang Kai Xuan’s dejection and patted his shoulder: “Didn’t we come to collect ‘abandoned goods’?”

Reminded by Lin Chang Sheng, Wang Kai Xuan suddenly realized.

The ancient tomb was occupied by the archeological team.

But, they could still pick up some broken pots and bowls, right?

He remembered that when he lived in Niu Xin Village before, every household used old jars for pickling vegetables!

Bring them to the capital city, resell them, and he could still earn a decent amount, not a complete waste of time.

At the dinner table, Hu Ba Yi asked the village chief, only to be told that all the jars had been handed over to the state.

Hearing this, Wang Kai Xuan was completely disheartened.

This trip to Niu Xin Mountain was a complete waste of time, a fool’s errand.

The archeological team was ruthless!

They didn't even leave any ‘abandoned goods’ for them.

Lin Chang Sheng wasn’t as disappointed, as he wasn't interested in the wealth inside the tomb.

However, the ancient tomb was occupied by the archeological team. He wondered if his entry to the tomb would still be counted as a successful experience.

The villagers warmly entertained them, so Lin Chang Sheng and the others couldn’t just leave.

After a bit of drinking.

They woke up the next day.

When Wang Kai Xuan woke up, Lin Chang Sheng and Hu Ba Yi were already gone.

The two were talking by the creek.

Hu Ba Yi said softly: “Little Master, I’m afraid we are too late this time, and you’ll be disappointed.”

Lin Chang Sheng responded coldly: “Hu brother, you are joking. You are the descendant of the Tomb Raider, with half of the Sixteen-Word Feng Shui Secret Arts in your hand. In this vast Niu Xin Mountain area, is there only one ancient tomb? Finding the tomb is your forte! ”

The Sixteen-Word Feng Shui Secret Arts, encompassing both Wen Feng Shui and Yin Yang arts, contained descriptions of various tomb structures, layouts, and formations from various dynasties.

But this book, which stole the secrets of heaven and earth, feared shortening one's lifespan, so Hu Ba Yi's master, Zhang San Lianzi, destroyed the Yin Yang half of the book.

Hu Ba Yi currently had the Feng Shui art in his hand.

Lin Chang Sheng intentionally pointed this out.

Hu Ba Yi remained silent. Finding the tomb through divination was indeed possible, but the earthquake had disrupted the Feng Shui pattern of the area around Niu Xin Village.

Plus, it was on the vast prairie, making the tomb hard to find.

Wang Kai Xuan came over, “Old Hu, what are you two talking about?”

“We haven’t gotten anything this trip, and we don’t even have enough for the fare back!”

Hu Ba Yi suddenly remembered: “Fatty, remember the fortress near Ye Ren Gou?”

Wang Kai Xuan immediately lit up: “Are you talking about the Kwantung Army Fortress?”

But they only heard rumors about this Kwantung Army Fortress. Several groups had gone searching, but none had found it.

If they could find this Kwantung Army Fortress, they could still make some money!

“Little Master, what do you think?”

Lin Chang Sheng smirked, his gaze sharp: “Do whatever you decide, I only guarantee that the things from my Lin Shi Paper Shop are genuine, and then you remember to pay me back two thousand!”

Wang Kai Xuan immediately smiled: “Little Master, once this deal goes through, I’ll give you twenty thousand, not just two thousand!”

Lin Chang Sheng responded with an “Oh”, clearly not trusting Wang Kai Xuan.

Wang Kai Xuan, who was being chased for payment, was immediately unhappy. “Little Master, Fatty’s skills are just not fully displayed. Don’t underestimate me!”

Lin Chang Sheng “Hummed” in response. Wang Kai Xuan felt his heart sink, because he was completely helpless against Lin Chang Sheng.

He couldn’t beat him, couldn’t talk him down, and he owed him money.

How could Fatty ever be so miserable!

“Old Hu, let’s go! To the Kwantung Army Fortress!” Wang Kai Xuan immediately showed his decisive side.

Next stop: The Kwantung Army Fortress.

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