Chapter 1 The Oracle
The first hexagram was Void Sun Rat, representing winter, the season of welcoming spring, and people's yearning for a better life.
In the hexagram, it also represented the highest possible omen, auspicious.
However, the next two were very strange.
They were all from the Vermillion Bird Star Array. If it were other constellations, it would be fine, but among the four great star arrays, the Vermillion Bird was the most ferocious.
Therefore, the Vermillion Bird also had the saying of Nirvana. As long as one could pass through the Vermillion Bird Array, they could achieve Nirvana.
What a pity, how many people in the world could pass through the Vermillion Bird.
The remaining two were Well Wood Han and Zhen Water Earthworm.
Well Wood Han was fine, it was related to illnesses and plagues. Perhaps there was an outbreak of tetanus in the northeast.
However, this Zhen Water Earthworm represented grief and endless pain.
It was calculated, but it was a bit disheartening.
There seemed to be one more hexagram later.
Seeing the fourth pointer on the compass still turning, Zhang Tian was very curious about the fourth hexagram. But when he tried to divine it, Zhang Tian found that.
In the dimness, as if a mist had appeared before his eyes, he couldn't see its origin.
It was clear that with his current strength, he could not divine the fourth hexagram.
"Forget it, I've only calculated three hexagrams for now, one auspicious and two inauspicious."
Zhang Tian spoke, his eyes filled with some sadness. If he could have divined the fourth hexagram, perhaps there would have been an omen to avert disaster.
"Don't worry."
Instead, Zhang Qilin spoke calmly, uttering only two words.
Zhang Tian looked at him and nodded, a flicker of gratitude in his eyes.
Zhang Qilin was usually a man of few words, but he certainly did a lot.
The little fox looked at the two of them, pouted, and moved a little closer to Zhang Qilin.
Meanwhile, on the street.
Hu Bayi and Fatty were buying thick cotton clothes.
In this era, down jackets were almost non-existent, and even if there were down jackets, if they were damaged during a tomb raid, it would result in goose feathers flying all over the tomb.
Those who knew would be fine, but those who didn't would think they were dancing in the tomb.
"Old Hu, this black one suits Second Brother!"
Fatty said, holding up a black trench coat.
"I think Second Brother would be fine wearing simple clothes."
Hu Bayi said. Given Zhang Qilin's strength, he could hold his breath for so long, so a little cold should not be a problem.
"Just in case. Besides, we can't let Second Brother and Boss share a coat, can we? That wouldn't be good, and Second Brother looks so delicate."
Fatty said with a mischievous grin, and Hu Bayi flicked his forehead.
Xie Yuchen looked at a brightly colored garment and bought it directly.
Yes, it was pink with flowers on it.
"Hey! Huahua, why are you here!"
Just as they were buying clothes, a crisp voice sounded from behind.
Fatty's eyes lit up. He finally found something to tease him about!
"Huā gūniang, what a strange nickname,"
Fatty thought. Now, his gaze towards Xie Yuchen changed.
"No wonder Boss brought him back. So that's why."
Fatty then put on a knowing expression.
"Xiuxiu?"
Seeing Huo Xiuxiu, Xie Yuchen instinctively wanted to hide.
After all, he had escaped and it was inconvenient to be seen by acquaintances.
"It really is you, Huahua, why are you here? And with them."
Huo Xiuxiu skipped over, her big eyes scanning Hu Bayi and the others.
She remembered these people. Weren't they the ones from the auction last time?
Huo Xiuxiu's big eyes darted around like a little fox.
"We were planning to buy some things. Xiuxiu, why are you here?"
Xie Yuchen asked.
"I'm going out of town tomorrow, so I'm buying some things. But hehe, Huahua, I heard you were grounded. Are you sneaking out now?"
"I didn't expect you to have the guts for that."
Huo Xiuxiu blinked her eyes, looking very curious.
Xie Yuchen didn't say much, just waved his hand.
"Don't tell my master. Also, we have to go now. Xiū'er, we'll talk next time."
As Xie Yuchen spoke, he quickly led Hu Bayi and the others away.
"Hehe, I didn't expect your nickname to be Huā gūniang. I'm Fatty. From now on, we'll call you Huá yé."
"Huá yé, since we're all in this line of work, remember our motto: if we can't get out of the tomb, we die! At worst, Second Brother will save us!"
Fatty winked.
Hu Bayi looked utterly confused.
When did they have such a motto? Save me, Second Brother, what kind of nonsense is this?
Moreover, judging by Xie Yuchen's clenched fists, he clearly wished he could beat Fatty up.
"Huā gūniang" is not something you can call someone!
However, for Zhang Tian's sake, Xie Yuchen didn't pay attention to Fatty and walked ahead, carrying the cotton clothes.
"That's strange."
Huo Xiuxiu watched the backs of the departing group and muttered.
All the way, Fatty was very talkative, his mouth as if smeared with honey, babbling incessantly.
Xie Yuchen's ears were about to get calluses from listening.
What kind of monsters and demons was Zhang Tian's team? One overly talkative fatty.
One dark-clothed young man who didn't talk much, and Zhang Tian was very mysterious. Among them, Hu Bayi seemed to be the only normal one, right?
Thinking of this, Xie Yuchen couldn't help but move closer to Hu Bayi. Here, it seemed only he and Hu Bayi were normal people.
Soon, they returned to the quadrangle courtyard.
Fatty and the others walked in with a pile of things.
Zhang Tian looked at the supplies they had bought and nodded.
"Good, these supplies are enough."
Zhang Tian said softly. They didn't need much equipment for tomb raiding, just a compass and offensive gear.
As for digging tomb tunnels, to be honest, Zhang Tian disdained doing that.
Not only did it damage ancient tombs, but if the tomb's design and their deductions were different, going down would be a death sentence.
It was better to enter through the main entrance honestly.
"Second Brother, here, Fatty specially picked out clothes for you. Don't you think they look cool!"
Fatty handed over the black coat.
Yes, it was the kind of long coat foreigners wore.
A trench coat style, and with Zhang Qilin's already slender figure, if he wore it, he would definitely be a cold, aloof male god.
Zhang Tian's eyes lit up.
He didn't expect Fatty to have finally caught on, his taste had improved.
Zhang Qilin took the coat. He liked anything that was black.
"Right, Huá yé, quickly say our motto!"
Fatty grinned slyly.
Xie Yuchen took a deep breath, wishing he could kick Fatty away.
"Young Master Zhang, do we have a motto for tomb raiding?"
Xie Yuchen asked.
Why did it feel like he had joined a pyramid scheme?
Zhang Tian was also a bit depressed. Why would tomb raiding have a motto?
"Boss, have you forgotten? Our motto is: if we can't get out of the tomb, we die inside! Unless Second Brother saves us!"
Fatty said. Zhang Tian finally understood why Xie Yuchen had that expression. It turned out Fatty needed his medicine again.
"Old Hu, get some tape and seal Fatty's mouth. And he's not allowed to speak for three days."
Zhang Tian said, and Hu Bayi dragged Fatty to the side.
"I apologize for your amusement. We don't have a motto. Since you're also ready, we'll be departing the day after tomorrow. I'll buy the train tickets tomorrow."
Zhang Tian said. Xie Yuchen nodded and regained his composure, but he glanced at Zhang Qilin, who was the Second Brother mentioned by Fatty.
Judging by the motto, he must be very strong.
"Thank you."
Xie Yuchen cupped his hands in thanks.
After all, this was his first time going into a tomb, and with Zhang Tian leading and protecting him, he was quite grateful.
Zhang Tian nodded and said nothing more.
But inwardly, he was ecstatic.
Not only did he get benefits from the master and disciple without paying, but they even had to thank him. This was truly blissful.
After that, Xie Yuchen directly returned to his room, while Zhang Tian took Zhang Qilin towards the antique shop.
He wanted to see how he had become an orphan and if his mother truly didn't want him anymore.