Zhang Tian also noticed Chen Xi’s gaze, constantly sweeping over him.
However, he didn’t pay it any mind. To Zhang Tian, Chen Xi was passable, though not exceptionally outstanding. After all, Zhang Tian had seen countless beautiful women over the years. Even the princess consort on Fatty was much better looking than her.
“Boss, isn’t Chen Xi interested in you? Why is she always looking at you?” Fatty whispered with a chuckle.
“Don’t know, maybe she has an eye disease,” Zhang Tian replied.
Chen Xi: “????”
Since Zhang Tian wasn’t speaking very quietly, Chen Xi heard him and her face instantly turned displeased. However, she couldn't say anything, so she averted her gaze.
The scene continued.
It was already eight in the morning, the next day. Zhang Tian had cultivated all night. In his opinion, his talent was quite good, as he could easily learn other cultivation techniques. But this Qimen Dunjia was proving difficult for him. Extremely difficult, more so than any technique he had learned before. One night was not enough to even grasp a fraction of it.
“Alas, as expected of Qimen Dunjia. In one night, I haven’t even touched the threshold,” Zhang Tian sighed in disappointment. He considered himself talented, but Qimen Dunjia had delivered a significant blow.
“Sigh, forget it. Let’s expose the Kwantung Army stronghold and the experimental base within. The restless souls there need an explanation.” Zhang Tian sighed. He cared deeply about the Kwantung Army stronghold. Aside from the sheer number of corpses and vengeful spirits within, he wanted to expose them for historical proof alone.
Stretching, Zhang Tian looked at the jade pendant in his hand, which no longer held any trace of cultivation energy. He casually tossed it into a drawer and headed downstairs. His mother wasn’t home, and he had no idea where she’d gone. He decided to head to Fatty’s courtyard house instead.
At the courtyard house, Fatty was stretching with a pleased expression. Perhaps he had absorbed enough yin energy from the princess consort, as she hadn’t bothered him lately. Fatty had slept exceptionally well for once, a feeling he found quite pleasant.
“Old Hu, how did you sleep?” Fatty asked, his face radiating happiness.
“Very well. But you, why do you look so lovesick?” Hu Bayi asked, curious.
“Heh, yesterday, this Fatty conquered the consort. How about that, impressive, right?” Fatty boasted.
Hu Bayi gave him a thumbs-up. “Impressive, as expected of you, Fatty.”
Fatty waved his hand dismissively. “Keep it down, keep it down,” he said smugly.
“What are you talking about, so happy?” Zhang Tian’s figure walked in as they were both in high spirits. Seeing Zhang Tian, Fatty’s smile widened even further.
“Boss, listen to Fatty, Fatty conquered the consort last night. How about that, impressive, right?” Fatty tilted his head back proudly.
“Impressive, so impressive. I’m afraid tonight, she’ll be the one conquering you,” Zhang Tian chuckled. Fatty shivered and quickly shut his mouth.
“Boss, what’s today?”
“Is the map ready? Let’s release it today,” Zhang Tian said. He had no intention of delaying. In his view, the sooner this was exposed, the better. This would also reduce the likelihood of tomb-robbing gangs destroying cultural relics.
“I finished drawing it last night. We can go now,” Hu Bayi nodded. He had spent the entire night drawing the map, marking the locations and directions of the tombs. He had also marked the Prince’s tomb. With this, two major tombs would be revealed. However, Zhang Tian had forgotten that there was still a red-haired monster in the Kwantung Army stronghold that needed to be dealt with.
“Wait for Fatty, Fatty will go with you guys,” Fatty said, quickly catching up as Zhang Tian and the others began to prepare to donate.
Soon, they were back in familiar surroundings, facing a familiar scene. Zhang Tian and the other two, masked once more, donated another map. It had only been about seven or eight days since Zhang Tian’s last map donation. Although all the artifacts had been retrieved, the expert team hadn’t even begun their research, and now Zhang Tian was back. The expert team was unsure whether to be happy or upset.
“Hahaha, three brothers, thank you for your contributions. How about you come in for a cup of tea?” an old expert said, shaking Zhang Tian’s hand with a beaming smile. In this era, tomb raiding was not strictly controlled, and most tomb robbers wanted to take everything. With someone like Zhang Tian, a major tomb every ten days, and a tomb site every ten days – it was simply unbelievable.
“No need, old sir. I hope you can go as soon as possible. There are many things inside, and some very special items,” Zhang Tian said, waving his hand and leaving with the other two. The old expert watched their retreating backs with immense gratitude. He didn’t care if Zhang Tian and the others took anything; he would have accepted it. After all, if they hadn’t provided the routes, the items taken or damaged would be countless. Therefore, the old expert knew the strategy of making concessions for future gains.
“Truly five-star youths,” the old expert murmured, gazing at the blueprint with emotion. He slowly entered the archaeological team’s quarters. Inside, countless bottles and jars were being studied, and everyone’s face was filled with excitement.
“Elder Li, hurry over! These are from the Warring States period, so precious,” a young man exclaimed excitedly.
“Everyone, please stop. Just now, those three masked individuals returned. They’ve given us another blueprint and told us to go quickly,” Professor Li announced.
The air seemed to fall silent. At this moment, they no longer doubted the reliability of Zhang Tian’s blueprints. Ever since these cultural relics were excavated, they had already recognized Zhang Tian and his companions.
“Did they go tomb-robbing? That speed is too fast?” one expert frowned slightly. They hadn’t finished researching the previous findings, and now this?
“Even if they went, it’s good that they gave us the map and clues. I’m afraid those beasts would have damaged everything they couldn’t carry,” another expert said.
“They’ve been quite good to us. If only we could recruit them, they’d be excellent assets,” some experts discussed.
“But I’m curious, why are they discovering them so quickly? Less than ten days, it’s outrageous.”
“Perhaps there’s a master within,” someone mused.
“I feel like they’re deliberately helping us, informing us immediately after discovering a tomb. Otherwise, how could a normal tomb robber succeed so quickly?” everyone voiced their thoughts again.
Professor Li finally spoke. “Alright, let’s pack up. We’ll head over now. After the last excavation, the higher-ups are paying close attention, and this time we can bring five special soldiers along.”
Professor Li’s words boosted everyone’s confidence. They all nodded and began packing their gear without any hesitation. The expert team quickly packed and prepared to depart immediately. At the same time, five soldiers were dispatched to protect them. Because it was an expert team, they were even transported by special vehicles, faster than trains.
Zhang Tian, of course, was unaware that the expert team had departed immediately after he gave them the map. He was currently standing at the entrance of the Crescent Moon Hotel.