They didn't know where Ma'an Village was located.
Although they had obtained a map.
But with such a vast world, who knew the precise location on that map?
So along the way, Zhang Hai Ke and the others didn't like Zhang Bei and Xiao Guan.
But they didn't cause them any trouble either, even though they were a group, they formed two separate formations.
Fortunately, they had horses, and even though the journey was long, they were still making good progress.
"Hey, kid, how much longer until we reach the place marked on the map?"
After nearly half a month of travel, Zhang Nian finally couldn't hold it in any longer.
Xiao Guan glanced at the sky and said, "If we set out at night, we'll probably reach it by tomorrow evening."
"That's not too far, we should still rest up before we go," Zhang Hai Ke said.
Knowing they were close, Zhang Nian, despite some resentment, didn't say anything more.
In the camp, Zhang Hai Ke and the other four gathered around a campfire.
Zhang Bei and Xiao Guan huddled together.
Zhang Bei and Xiao Guan rarely spoke along the way, Zhang Bei was used to it.
Xiao Guan had spoken very little since childhood, always with a cold face, and no one could stand it except for himself.
That's why they became the only friends among their family companions.
"How about this method of mine?"
Since obtaining the blue trait "Mediocre," Zhang Bei had been busy along the way.
He had been asking Xiao Guan about various aspects of cultivation.
For example, their Zhang family's secret techniques, "Excavating Tombs and Seeking Treasures," "Golden Two Fingers," and "Shrinking Bone Technique."
These techniques required honing and practice from a young age, enduring pain that ordinary people couldn't bear.
Unfortunately, his original body was dull-witted, and even with twice the effort of others, it was no use.
Now that his aptitude had improved slightly, he naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.
Xiao Guan still didn't answer, but simply nodded slightly.
Zhang Bei was naturally excited to receive Xiao Guan's affirmation.
"You've made great progress these past few days, get some rest early," Xiao Guan said.
Zhang Bei nodded, knowing that even with hard work, rest was also necessary, so he stopped practicing and lay down with his back against Xiao Guan's.
Soon, the camp fell into a quiet state.
“Host: Zhang Bei!”
“White Traits: Clumsy, Strong, Useless*2!”
“Blue Traits: Mediocre*2, Mighty and Heavy, Ancestral Return!”
“Green Traits: Agile, Marksman!”
“Golden Trait: Divine Mechanism!”
Along the way, they had killed several bandits.
Now that unrest was brewing, bandits were becoming increasingly numerous.
But after what happened before, Zhang Hai Ke and the others didn't stand idly by.
So Zhang Bei had killed quite a few people, but he had also obtained a lot of white traits.
Unfortunately, his luck was a bit bad, and when synthesizing and upgrading, he got the "Mediocre" trait again.
The next day, before dawn, they continued on their journey.
Finally, after a long and arduous journey, they reached a mountain range.
Deep within the mountains was a large manor, not as grand as the Zhang family's but still quite large.
The manor was surrounded by heavily armed guards, and at the entrance hung a sign:
Ma Family!
And the place where they were now was Ma'an Village.
"We actually found it, kid, you've got some skills."
Looking at the map in his hand, Zhang Nian was overjoyed.
At this moment, Zhang Hai Ke began comparing the surrounding mountain ranges.
"This is truly a prime location, even though there were geological changes in the past, it's still a prime location."
Zhang Hai Ke couldn't help but exclaim.
"Eighty zhang west of the back mountain is the Zhang family stronghold we are going to."
Xiao Guan ignored them and simply stated.
Zhang Hai Ke said, "Let's go, find a hidden spot to dig a tunnel.
Try not to be discovered by the people of Ma'an Village, they have many people and are well-equipped.
We are only a few people, if we have a conflict with them, we're likely to suffer a loss."
Although they were all skilled fighters, they couldn't fight off a hundred people with two fists. If they were surrounded, they would have no chance of survival.
After everyone nodded, they bypassed the patrolling guards of Ma'an Village and headed towards the back mountain.
The back mountain was the burial site of Ma'an Village's ancestors.
Unlike others, whose ancestral tombs were in clusters. Ma'an Village's ancestral tomb was just one.
It was said to be the tomb of the true ancestor of the Ma family.
In order not to affect the feng shui of the ancestral tomb, the rest of the Ma family were buried in other places.
The exterior of the Ma family ancestral tomb was grand in scale, covering an area of at least the size of a football field.
During ancestral worship, it would be packed with people.
Zhang Bei and the others bypassed the ancestral tomb and headed straight for the depths of the back mountain.
"Stop! According to the map, it's right below us."
Zhang Hai Ke said, holding the map.
Zhang Jiu Ri said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's get to work."
Without saying anything more, they immediately took out their utility knives and shovels.
"You two dig first." Zhang Nian instructed Zhang Bei and Xiao Guan.
Of course, they didn't stand idle either, immediately gathering vines to weave into winnowing baskets, bamboo baskets, and so on.
Zhang Bei and Xiao Guan didn't stand idle either, they began digging the tunnel with their shovels.
They had been trained systematically in these matters within the family.
Even if their aptitude was dull, they knew how to dig tunnels.
Soon, a rudimentary tunnel was dug.
Zhang Hai Ke and the others immediately came over to rotate.
After all, they also wanted to get down there quickly, find what they were looking for, and complete the "letting loose" trial.
The tunnel digging went very smoothly, with several people taking turns.
The others carried out the excavated dirt.
"Pfft!"
After digging for more than ten meters, Zhang Hai Ke's shovel suddenly hit empty space with a forceful swing.
He almost fell to the ground, they had actually dug into an empty space.
"What's going on?" Zhang Hai Xing asked hastily.
After removing the dirt, Zhang Hai Ke discovered that behind it was an artificially dug passageway.
"It's a secret passage." Zhang Hai Ke frowned.
After clearing the dirt, Zhang Hai Ke was the first to crawl in.
Seeing this, the others followed suit.
Looking at the passageway before them, their expressions were not good.
"It looks like another tunnel, someone beat us to it, didn't they?"
Zhang Jiu Ri asked uncertainly, looking at the passageway.
"Kid? You're not trying to trick us, are you?" Zhang Hai Xing questioned.
Zhang Nian scoffed, "Look at their cowardly looks, they probably wouldn't dare to trick us."
Zhang Bei shook his head, speechless, Zhang Nian was a combination of bad and addicted.
He had been making sarcastic remarks and looking down on others all the way here, but after all these days of hard work.
Not to mention Xiao Guan, even Zhang Bei was confident he could take him down with one hand, he didn't know where his confidence came from.
"Alright, organize supplies, everyone get your spirits up."
Zhang Hai Ke stopped their bickering.
Most of the things they had brought this time were obtained from the bandits.
There was a bamboo basket of explosives, a dozen hand grenades, a pistol, several bundles of rope.
Lanterns, candles, water bottles, daggers, and so on.
Xiao Guan and Zhang Bei were only given a water bottle, a length of rope, a lantern, several candles, and two daggers.
As for the other things, like explosives and pistols, they were reluctant to give those to the two of them.
But these things were enough for the two of them.
"Fortunately, I secretly stashed away a dozen daggers, which can be used as hidden weapons in critical moments."
Zhang Bei felt a sense of relief, thankful that he had a system space.
"Let's go!"
After organizing their supplies, Zhang Hai Ke led everyone deeper into the passageway.
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