Everyone couldn't help but gasp!
Ling Feng had indeed known about the mechanisms here all along!
Did this mean Ling Feng was even more professional than Master Hu over there?
Master Hu's eyes widened, and he glared at Ling Feng, "You knew all along, why didn't you say anything?!"
This question also filled everyone with resentment towards Ling Feng.
Wasn't this a case of refusing to help someone in need?
Such a person was detestable!
Ling Feng, however, remained indifferent, sneering mockingly, "Are you deaf? Or an idiot? Did you eat what I said earlier?"
Master Hu couldn't help but tremble at this.
That's right!
Ling Feng had indeed reminded them before.
But at that time, how confident Master Hu had been, and how dismissive of Ling Feng's words!
Furthermore, he had made assurances to Young Master Liu.
Yet, people had still died!
How could Ling Feng be blamed for all of this?
Young Master Liu's expression also turned extremely grim. He had praised Master Hu so highly before, only to be thoroughly embarrassed in the blink of an eye.
If it weren't for this Master Hu, those thugs wouldn't have died!
The sword cultivator beside him couldn't help but tremble, a wave of lingering fear washing over him.
If they hadn't left the interior earlier and stood directly above, they might have encountered even greater radiation!
They would have suffered the same fate as others, dying in agony under their own hallucinations, driven mad!
Seeing everyone looking stunned and fearful, Zhou Jin couldn't help but sneer at them, "Heh, what? You're still blaming us for not helping? Do you remember how the previous Young Master Liu killed your companions? Heh, keep walking forward, you're just scapegoats, just cannon fodder!"
As soon as he spoke,
The remaining twelve or thirteen people around them all trembled.
Especially the seven or eight who had narrowly escaped death, they were truly terrified to the extreme!
Originally, they thought that living without money was also painful, so money was more important than life.
But now?
Facing the true fear of death, they finally realized that life was far more precious than wealth.
For a moment, they even wanted to retreat!
Young Master Liu's eyes instantly turned bloodshot. He naturally noticed everything around him!
"Why are you all panicking? It was just a small mistake earlier. Master Hu won't make any more mistakes, and we'll all be careful. We won't let you charge ahead. Don't forget, after this trip, whether we get the treasure or not, your rewards will be substantial, and I've always looked after your families. Your lives belong to me, remember?"
As Young Master Liu's words echoed in everyone's ears.
The wavering hearts of the crowd had once again calmed down.
"Go in, and if we gain anything, everyone's reward will be doubled!"
Young Master Liu directly issued the order.
This made everyone's eyes light up – double the reward!
If the reward could truly be doubled, they could finally retire after this.
Because the doubled reward would be enough for them to live a carefree life forever.
Moreover, they wouldn't need their families to continue to be threatened by Young Master Liu, and they could escape this devil!
Seeing everyone step forward again.
Zhou Jin couldn't help but shake his head helplessly, "These people are truly idiots. Why don't they listen to my advice?"
Ling Feng, however, said indifferently, "It's not that they don't listen to your advice, it's that they have no other choice!"
Ling Feng had originally wanted to use the deaths of some people to save the lives of others, but it seemed now that these people all had something in their hands that Young Master Liu could exploit.
This was just as Young Master Liu had said, all their lives had been sold to Young Master Liu.
The fate of these people was no longer something they could control themselves; that faint glimmer of hope was merely an illusion created by Young Master Liu!
Pitiable people often had hateful aspects!
At this moment, Young Master Liu also said to Master Hu in a deep voice, "Master Hu, who doesn't make mistakes sometimes? We were just too hasty earlier. We just need to be more careful next time!"
Master Hu nodded at Young Master Liu upon hearing this, "Yes, don't worry, there won't be any problems next time, but..."
At this point, Master Hu instinctively looked towards Ling Feng.
Young Master Liu also frowned, looking back at Ling Feng with an extremely complicated expression, and finally said, "Mr. Ling, since you are also a capable person, why can't we cooperate? Or you name your price, and I'll pay!"
Ling Feng completely ignored Young Master Liu's nonsense and directly led Zhou Jin to jump into the tomb passage!
The sword cultivator gritted his teeth, "Young Master Liu, there's no need to waste words with them. When we get down there, I'll find an opportunity to deal with them!"
Master Hu quickly intervened, "No, this person has some skill. The Dian King's tomb under the Ghost Cave Tree is inherently extremely dangerous. Keeping two lives is useful. Since they want to go ahead, let them go ahead, and we will be very safe!"
Hearing this, the sword cultivator shook his head helplessly, his teeth itching with hatred.
Young Master Liu also nodded, "Yes, let's listen to Master Hu and keep their lives. Let's see how they can be useful to us next!"
Master Hu nodded, looked back at the stone slab of the tomb door, took a deep breath, and said, "Actually, the situation earlier could have been avoided. Although that young man reminded us, he didn't fully warn us. If everyone had been fast enough, they wouldn't have fallen into the trap. Moreover, the design of this tomb door must have its reasons. I suspect there are even more important treasures beneath the tomb door!"
Upon hearing this, Young Master Liu nodded to Master Hu, "Okay, when we come up later, have people stay far away and pull the tomb door down directly. If that doesn't work, chop down this Ghost Cave Tree first, and it will be more convenient to operate!"
"I thought so too!"
Master Hu responded, and then he was the first to jump down. The previous mistake had made him a little more proactive and even more cautious!
Only the sword cultivator looked at the wound on Young Master Liu's tiger's mouth with a slight frown. The strength Ling Feng had displayed earlier was indeed not simple.
Although he had been clamoring to kill Zhou Fan before, he vaguely had a feeling.
Ling Feng and the other person had not feared them from beginning to end. In fact, in a head-on confrontation, he might not even be able to quickly kill Ling Feng!
All these speculations made the sword cultivator somewhat prepared in his heart!
No matter what, nothing was more precious than his own life.
Since Young Master Liu and the others kept stopping him, he would not continue to trouble Ling Feng and the other person. From now on, he would just wait and see!
In the dim tomb passage, torches were lit.
The surroundings quickly became brightly lit.
Zhou Jin followed excitedly behind the leading group, with Ling Feng, who appeared relaxed and natural as if strolling, by his side.
"Heavenly Venerate, who is this Dian King? He's not in history, is he? Looking at the murals on the tomb passage, why does this person seem to have three eyes?"
Zhou Jin observed his surroundings and couldn't help but ask.