Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 38 Finally Encountering the Nine-Story Demon Tower
Upon hearing Professor Chen's words, Hu Ming waved his hand and continued, "The predecessor of Jingjue Ancient City was the Demon Kingdom. After the Demon Kingdom was destroyed, a sect called the Reincarnation Sect led the Demon Kingdom's Ghost Mother to the vicinity of the Ghost Cave and established Jingjue Ancient City there. However, the Queen of Jingjue was the last Ghost Mother of the Demon Kingdom."

Then Hu Ming looked at everyone and said, "This is the origin of the Jingjue Kingdom."

Professor Chen and the others all nodded in agreement.

At that moment, Yang Xueli noticed a button. The button was made of plastic and was corrosion-resistant. As long as it wasn't subjected to strong damage, it could last for a long time.

She picked up the button, and upon closer inspection, her pretty face changed, and her breathing became rapid.

These are professional buttons used by a famous American clothing manufacturer. She remembers that her father wore shirts with these kinds of buttons.

There's a river in front of you. If you want to wade across but don't want to get your clothes wet, you have to take off your clothes, leaving a button behind. What exactly happened in all of this?
Hula~
A splash appeared on the hundred-meter-wide river, but Yang Xueli, in a low mood, didn't notice.

Hu Ming, however, sensed something and looked at the lake, but found nothing. Hu Ming frowned.

At this moment, Hu Bayi suddenly said, "We've been here for quite a while, let's hurry up and keep going."

Everyone nodded in agreement, then packed their belongings and prepared to go down to the river.

Hu Ming, walking ahead, heard Xiao Sa say, "Oh, this water feels so good!"

The fat man chimed in, "Right!"

Hu Ming turned around and whispered to everyone, "Let's cross the river quickly and quicken our pace. There's probably something in the river."

Hu Bayi nodded and said, "Indeed, we feel comfortable, and everything else feels the same. Let's go quickly."

Professor Chen nodded and said to his students, "You heard that too, let's cross the river quickly."

……

No accidents occurred during the process of everyone reaching the opposite bank.

While crossing the river, Hu Ming always felt that something was watching him. Not only did he have this feeling, but Hu Bayi had the same feeling.

After they reached the shore, they exchanged a glance. They knew there must be something around them, because both Hu Ming and Hu Bayi had honed their sixth sense on the battlefield, and they had survived many of those years thanks to this feeling.

After looking around several times, Hu Ming and Hu Bayi still found nothing.

At this point, the fat man couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you guys? Why are you always looking around like that?"

"Fatty, Lao Hu and I feel like something is watching us from nearby."

Professor Hao then jumped in again and asked, "So, have Comrade Xiao Hu and Comrade Xiao Ming found anything yet?"

Hu Bayi hesitated for a moment and said, "Mingzi and I didn't find it."

"If you haven't found anything, then don't keep creating panic, hmph!"

Just as Hu Bayi was about to say something, Hu Ming stopped him and shook his head. Hu Ming looked at the others and said, "Let's keep going!"

After everyone had settled their things, they continued walking forward with Hu Bayi and Hu Ming.

After crossing the river, they hadn't gone far. A whooshing sound came from the communicator. Hu Bayi checked it and said to everyone, "There's no signal here. We don't know what's going on up there."

“Miss Yang, let’s leave as soon as we find what you need,” he said, looking specifically at Yang Xueli.

I always felt that Yang Xueli was mysterious, with ulterior motives. Why would she travel all this way to sponsor an archaeological team? Would she really be so kind? Although I have some feelings for this woman, I still need to be careful; after all, she's not someone to be trifled with.

Seeing Hu Bayi's serious attitude, Yang Xueli nodded slightly.

She had previously tried to win over the three brothers, but now she seemed to have given up. These three were as cunning as monkeys; she couldn't possibly control them.

They might even trick us, and then we'll have nowhere to turn to complain.

As they walked forward and turned a corner, they found themselves on an uphill slope. When they reached the top, they were all stunned, their breathing quickened, including Hu Ming's.

This scene was so beautiful and magical that one could never have dreamed of it. It was a vast natural space, like a treasure cave, radiating a faint blue light, or perhaps it was hell, waiting for the souls of the dead to arrive.

"The Nine-Story Demon Tower," Hu Ming murmured, his eyes filled with fascination. He had never seen such a beautiful scene in his two lifetimes.

Professor Chen exclaimed repeatedly, "This is the best gift God has given us. The mysterious Demon Kingdom will turn a page and be presented to everyone in a shocking way."

He seemed somewhat deranged, raising his hands high in the air.

It was as if they were welcoming the arrival of the Demon King. "Professor Chen, are you alright?"

"Gawa, what have you done again?" Hu Bayi had just finished asking Professor Chen when he saw Gawa kneel down and worship the spot where the orchid was shining, speaking in Tibetan. No one could understand what he was saying.

"Little boy, this is feudal superstition, get up."

The big man, exasperated, grabbed the little boy and said, "You're wearing a military uniform, you can't do this! Hasn't the Party's ideology liberated you yet?"

"This is faith."

"We should adhere to the Party's beliefs; as for any other beliefs, they are not important."

Hearing this, the big man turned his head and smiled at Hu Ming, "Comrade Hu Ming has excellent ideological qualities, but this little kid still needs to be properly educated."

Hu Ming smiled and nodded. They were all soldiers, sharing the same beliefs and loyalty to the Party, the country, and the people.

This kid definitely needs to be taught a lesson; how could he kneel before this so-called demon king while wearing a military uniform?

(End of this chapter)