As Professor Lin's words fell, the metaphysics professor and Old Tang found them reasonable. Regardless of this guy's intentions, they still looked terrified.
"Should we follow or not?"
Captain Lin, his face pale and somewhat nervous, asked the professors.
But Old Tang and Professor Lin and the metaphysics professor beside him were now looking at Zhou Lin, who remained calm and composed.
Unconsciously, Zhou Lin had become the backbone. Whatever he said was bound to be fine.
"Let's go. Otherwise, we'll have to leave anyway. Let's follow and see; maybe we'll make some new discoveries."
Zhou Lin calmly walked towards the female ghosts and followed them deeper inside.
The group behind them, seeing this, followed Zhou Lin, walking behind the two female ghosts.
The two female ghosts led the way, but halfway through, they stopped and turned around, pointing their fingers at the adjacent wall.
"There's still a path ahead, can't we go through? Why stop here?"
Zhou Lin feigned confusion, saying.
But as soon as he mentioned the path ahead, the two female ghosts quickly waved their hands, continuously pointing at the opposite wall, appearing anxious.
However, before Zhou Lin could say anything more, a shocking sound came from within the wall.
The sound also carried a hint of anger.
As the sound emanated, the two female ghosts, seemingly terrified, vanished instantly. Before disappearing, they knelt before Zhou Lin.
Their posture seemed to plead.
This sudden sound made everyone's hearts skip a beat, and they looked at the stone wall beside them.
"What is this sound? And what's wrong with this stone wall?"
Old Tang, though timid, gently brushed the stone wall with the small brush in his hand and then noticed some patterns inside.
"Look."
Old Tang thought he was mistaken and quickly brushed away the dust with his brush.
As he brushed, many talismans began to appear on the stone door, just like those drawn on the wall earlier.
Upon hearing this, Professor Lin and the metaphysics professor began to hastily clear the dust from the stone wall.
The mercenaries and the archaeological team behind them were greatly shocked by what they saw.
This was not a stone wall, but a stone door, the very stone door they had seen in the mural before…
Their hearts leaped into their throats in an instant.
If it was exactly like the mural, coupled with the angry roar just now, they knew without a doubt what that sound was.
"I have a bad feeling about this… What did these two female ghosts bring us here for?"
One of the archaeological team members spoke with difficulty, his voice trembling slightly.
"Could it be to open this stone door and release the ferocious beast inside?"
A mercenary responded in a low voice.
Professor Lin, Old Tang, and the metaphysics professor looked at Zhou Lin, seemingly seeking his opinion.
What was going on?
Why were Zhou Lin's eyes glowing?
"Old Tang, if I kill this ferocious beast, do you think I can get paid more? This thing might be worth a lot of research if we take it out."
Zhou Lin looked at Old Tang with anticipation.
"That's a ferocious beast, and it's sealed. So many ancient alchemists and powerful individuals couldn't deal with it. You're going? Are you sure you're going?"
Old Tang was no longer concerned about money. Killing the beast was unnecessary and would only bring trouble.
Professor Lin thought the same, but the metaphysics professor disagreed, yet due to the safety of the mercenaries and the archaeological team, he remained silent.
Captain Lin and the other archaeological team members behind them, seeing the situation, also decided to remain silent, though they secretly hoped they would abandon this idea.
Safety was more important.
In the livestream.
"Are they scared? Is it really okay not to go in?"
"It's understandable. The big boss has his own ideas, but I'll support any decision he makes."
"That's right. I'm the big boss's number one fan. I'll support whatever decision he makes."
"By the way, I really want to know if the big boss can deal with this ferocious beast?"
…
Inside the tomb.
"Old Tang, you can't leave. The only exit is here. If we want to leave, we have to go through here."
Zhou Lin knew what they were thinking. If they could leave, they would, but there was no escaping this place, which was why he made his request.
"Isn't there a path ahead?"
Old Tang looked at Zhou Lin in surprise.
"Captain, please take a look. To confirm my guess."
Zhou Lin finished speaking and glanced at Captain Lin's face, waiting for his response.
"Alright."
Captain Lin looked at Zhou Lin, then stepped away. Ten minutes later, he returned, looking embarrassed at Professor Lin and Old Tang.
"Professor Zhou Lin is right. There's no path ahead; it's a dead end."
Captain Lin looked at Old Tang somewhat sheepishly.
Hearing this, Old Tang and Professor Lin looked at Zhou Lin awkwardly and then cleared their throats.
"Professor Zhou Lin, what did you just say? Was it about getting paid more? We can pay more, let's open the door."
Old Tang didn't distrust Zhou Lin; he just didn't want to court trouble.
There were many lives at stake. Since entering, they had already lost several teammates. Now, they couldn't afford to gamble.
"Okay."
Zhou Lin naturally understood Old Tang's concerns, but he didn't want to put everyone in danger for nothing…
However, this stone door…
It would take time to study. The talismans on it were for sealing, and they couldn't be forcibly destroyed.
Once destroyed, the stone door could never be opened again.
It had to be said that the person who sealed it was truly ruthless; there was no room for error.
He seemed to recall a record in his system about a book that specialized in deciphering formations and seals like these.
He then looked at the electronic page and redeemed one of the booklets. Immediately, a lot of information about seals appeared in his mind.
Old Tang watched Zhou Lin staring at the stone door, making no move. He cautiously nudged him.
"Professor Zhou Lin, are you alright? Can't you open this stone door either?"
Old Tang looked at him with surprise.
"I can unlock it, it just needs time. You all rest here."
"Oh, right, this also counts as payment. This is a cost fee, not voluntary labor."
Zhou Lin reminded them again.