"Could this be the legendary lightning-struck wood? I've heard elders talk about it, such wood is very rare, especially such a large piece of lightning-struck wood. It's even rarer."
"Damn, I've heard that this kind of thing is hard to come by, something you can only find by chance. Is this it??"
"What incredible fate to have such an opportunity! I'd only heard about it before, I never thought it was real!"
"Damn, the luck of the big shot is no joke. Maybe it's an heirloom?"
"Haha, possibly. But no matter what, it's best that this can be resolved, otherwise, it'll turn on us."
...
The dean and the other experts watched this scene, and they were inclined to believe what the netizens were saying.
But believing it was one thing, witnessing such skill was another. Who could accept such a thing?
"Dean, does lightning-struck wood really have such an effect?"
One of the archaeology professors looked at the dean with great surprise.
"Why are you asking me? Aren't there professors of natural sciences here? They are the authorities and experts."
The dean's shock had instantly vanished, and he looked somewhat speechlessly at the professors asking questions beside him.
Finally, all the professors turned their gaze to the natural science professors.
The professor's mouth twitched.
Then he recalled a research he had done, which seemed to have an article discussing lightning and had such records, specifically about lightning-struck wood.
He then placed his hands on the keyboard, found that article and the research results, and sent them to the professors' computers.
"There have indeed been experiments like this before. Lightning-struck wood does have some storage capabilities, but whether it's this much is still uncertain."
The natural science professor spoke slowly.
The dean and the other professors looked at the data, as well as the practical demonstration they saw on Zhou Lin.
Ultimately, they decided that Zhou Lin's information was more trustworthy.
Therefore, they all believed that lightning could be stored in wood, especially in lightning-struck wood.
Inside the tomb.
Zhou Lin looked at the eyes on the side, which were still glaring at him with hatred, and then sneered.
With another flick of his wrist, the eyes seemed to be completely consumed by something and instantly vanished.
Everyone watched as the gold slowly fell to the ground, then lay still. Just as joy began to spread across their faces, a security guard suddenly fell from above.
"Cough, cough..."
The security guard clutched his chest, his face contorted in pain, rolling on the ground but not making a sound.
Professor Lin saw this and was about to step forward to help him up when another security guard also fell from above.
"Cough, cough... Mr. Zhou Lin, you should do it. We're no match for him. This guy is invulnerable."
One of the security guards who had just recovered on the ground looked at Zhou Lin and decided to ask for his help.
Zhou Lin heard this and glanced at the guards. He saw that the security guard was being held high by the other, as if about to be thrown.
The captain of the security guards felt immense pain all over his body and was prepared to be smashed to death. However, such pain never came.
Then he felt a force protecting him.
"Captain, don't worry, it's alright now."
The captain opened his eyes and saw Zhou Lin's smiling eyes.
Only then did the captain realize that Zhou Lin had protected him.
To be held by a novelist... this was truly embarrassing.
"Thank you..."
The captain said sheepishly.
Zhou Lin paid it no mind and looked at the guard opposite him, then glanced at Elder Tang, looking somewhat disappointed.
Alas...
He had fainted. If he hadn't, they could have discussed the price.
Should he... wait for Elder Tang to wake up?
Wouldn't that be too obvious?
No, no, forget it. Considering how readily Elder Tang had agreed before, this would just be considered interest.
Zhou Lin's expression shifted from gloomy to bright.
This made the netizens speculate.
"I just saw the big shot glance at Elder Tang, and now his expression is changing. Is it because Elder Tang fainted, so he can't charge money?"
"Damn, that makes sense, I thought the same thing."
"But the big shot is a gentleman who seeks wealth ethically. I believe the big shot won't abandon the archaeological team."
"That's right, that's right."
...
While Zhou Lin was lost in thought, the guard opposite him, seeing that Zhou Lin had dealt with the eyes, became enraged.
He hurled his sword towards Zhou Lin's position.
Zhou Lin felt a killing intent, calmly raised his wooden sword, and held it horizontally in front of him, easily blocking the guard's attack.
When the captain and the other security personnel saw this, they were utterly shocked.
Was this even human? They had used all their strength before, and their golden sword had been knocked aside. Yet, this person had blocked it with such ease?
The gymnastics champion, the Taoist priest, the biologist, and the others behind them were stunned by this scene.
That thing alone must have weighed thousands of pounds. They had been violently thrown aside before.
Yet, he had resolved it so easily?
Then, they saw lightning occasionally flash from the golden sword.
Finally, it was transmitted to the guard on the side.
The guard looked at the scene with great shock and couldn't help but retreat a few steps, his eyes filled with awe at Zhou Lin's actions.
When the netizens saw this, their eyes widened like saucers.
"Holy cow, this is the most awesome person I've ever seen. As expected of the big shot, it's rare to see someone who can make this guard back down."
"Isn't that the truth? The guard has to give way to the big shot. This wooden sword is truly a treasure."
"Exactly, exactly. I'm even envious. Can I have one too?"
"Stop dreaming, that's impossible. You can't covet the big shot's things."
...
Inside the tomb.
Zhou Lin looked at the golden guard's eyes turning from black to red, his gaze filled with awe. He felt his anger surge.
It was all these things. They had caused Elder Tang to faint for no reason. Now, there was no money. It was all their fault.