Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 37

Meanwhile, Professor Chen and his group were still studying the strange symbols on the stone wall. Hu Ming and the others couldn't wait any longer and went to take a look as well.

Seeing this, Hu Bayi became interested and asked Lin Xuan, "Mingzi, do you know what's written on this? Aren't you very knowledgeable about the Jingjue Ancient City? Tell me and Fatty about it!"

Hu Ming nodded upon hearing this and said, "Alright, since you want to know, I'll tell you what's on here!"

"This contains information about the origins of the Demon Kingdom."

"The Demon Kingdom?" Hu Bayi and Fatty exchanged a glance, surprised. How did this get involved with the Demon Kingdom?

Hu Ming nodded, then said, "The Demon Kingdom is the predecessor of the Jingjue Ancient Kingdom."

"Whether it is the Jingjue Kingdom or the Demon Kingdom, they are both kingdoms established by the ancestors of the Ghost Cave."

"The reason why the Demon Kingdom was established is that in the early days, the Ghost Cave Clan was oppressed and enslaved. Later, a prodigy emerged in the Ghost Cave Clan, who was proficient in military strategy and could forge sharp weapons and bows and arrows. He led his people to resist, successfully defeated their opponents, and established the Demon Kingdom."

"After the Demon Kingdom was established, they found a natural mountain cavity and built a nine-story demon tower. After the deaths of the successive rulers, they were placed inside, and all the rulers were women..."

Both Fatty and Hu Bayi couldn't help but exclaim, "So this is how the Demon Kingdom was formed!"

Yang Xueli frowned when she saw the three brothers pointing at the stone wall and chatting happily. Because Hu Ming and the other two were speaking in hushed tones, she, standing at a distance, did not hear what they were saying.

At this moment, Hao Aiguo and the others also noticed the three Hu brothers behind them.

When Hao Aiguo saw the three of them walk over and still staring at the stone wall discussing, a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes.

Hao Aiguo stood up and walked over to the fat man, saying, "Little Fatty, don't be shy about asking us if you don't understand. It's just a pity you didn't study much. Did you graduate high school? Judging from your appearance, you probably didn't even finish junior high!"

Hu Ming and the other two were all stunned when they heard this. Why did they suddenly come over and start criticizing each other?

Once he realized what was happening, the fat man couldn't help but want to punch Hao Aiguo a few times. Who did he think he was to look down on?
"Little Fatty, your education level is too low, practically nonexistent. All we can tell you is that this is Ghost Cave script; you wouldn't understand anything else..."

Hao Aiguo sighed, seemingly sympathizing with the fat man's lack of education.

Hu Bayi gritted his teeth. Wasn't this blatantly implying that he and Fatty were uncultured?
"How could you say that about Aiguo?" Professor Chen said unhappily after Hao Aiguo finished speaking.

The fat man retorted angrily, "I graduated from high school properly."

Seeing that these people looked down on the fat man, Hu Ming stepped forward and said, "Who are you all looking down on?"

When everyone saw Hu Ming come out, they fell silent.

Hao Aiguo retorted, "Who knows if what this chubby comrade said is true?"

Hu Ming's eyes narrowed and he said, "Fatty is right. Fatty is the only son of a high-ranking official."

Old Hu's father, who was also my uncle, went abroad to study with my mother and later went to Yan'an, the revolutionary base. He became a regimental commander and eventually passed away due to some events.

Old Hu and Fatty were both eighteen when they went to the countryside, right after finishing high school.

Apart from Yang Xueli and Professor Sun, who knew a little about Hu Bayi and Fatty's background, the rest of the people knew nothing about them.

Even Yang Xueli and Professor Chen were surprised to learn that what Da Jinya said was true, and that their fathers were indeed extraordinary. Yang Xueli and Professor Chen initially thought Da Jinya was simply exaggerating.

Everyone else looked at Hu Bayi and Fatty, not expecting that these two also had extraordinary backgrounds.

Hu Ming said expressionlessly, "Also, do you know what's written on this? Do you want me to translate it for you?"

Professor Chen couldn't help but ask, "Does Comrade Xiaoming know the contents of the inscription on this wall?"

Hu Ming nodded and said, "It says here that it's the Demon Kingdom..."

Professor Chen listened to Hu Ming's words and took notes.

Hu Ming repeated what he had said to Hu Bayi and the other man.

After Hu Ming finished speaking, he said to Hao Aiguo, "I don't know if what I said is right or wrong."

Hao Aiguo opened his mouth. They had only translated part of the content, so he had no idea if it was correct, but the translated content matched what Hu Ming had said.

At this point, Professor Chen said, "You're right. Thank you, Comrade Hu Ming."

This made Hao Aiguo and the others lose face. They had originally planned to use their expertise to torment Hu Bayi and his two companions.

My goodness, this was tough! I applied four times.
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(End of this chapter)