Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 392 They're all old foxes!
Aning was temporarily unable to contact her younger brother, so she naturally had no idea about the intricacies of the situation.

Compared to Hu Ming, Aning was as innocent as a newly hatched quail.

She completely fooled him in no time.

As a result, Aning is now convinced that Hu Ming is her younger brother's good friend, and she has become much more enthusiastic towards Hu Ming.

"Damn it, if Hu Ming really is good friends with that Jiang Zi, I'll show you guys how to swallow a black gold dagger alive tonight!"

Nearby, Hei Xiazi, Wu Xie, Wu Sansheng, and a few others huddled together, whispering among themselves.

"Do you even need to tell me? Don't let Hu Ming's handsome appearance fool you, he's got a belly full of bad ideas, let me tell you!"

"Most likely, Hu Ming is still plotting something, and he's using Aning's brother."

"I suspect Hu Ming is using Ah Ning, who's right next to her, to threaten her brother, right?"

As a seasoned cunning schemer himself, Wu Sansheng confidently stated that he saw through the intricacies of the situation at a glance.

We're all old foxes, we know each other inside and out.
"Third Uncle, really? I don't think Uncle Ming is that kind of cunning old fox, does he?"

Wu Xie scratched his head, somewhat incredulous.

As far as I can remember, I've never seen Hu Ming like to scheme against people or anything like that. At most, he's just a reckless brute who'd grab a knife and start slashing at anyone who gets into trouble.

"Sigh, nephew, you're still too young."

Seeing this, Wu Sansheng patted Wu Xie on the shoulder and sighed softly.

Or is it because Wu Xie trusts Hu Ming too much?
Oops~ This is not a good sign!
Wu Sansheng gasped.

His eldest nephew was wary of his own uncle, but trusted Hu Ming, whom he had adopted, so much. He was heartbroken!
But there was nothing he could do; after all, he had deceived Wu Xie multiple times before.

To be honest, if Wu Sansheng wasn't Wu Xie's third uncle, Wu Xie wouldn't even bat an eye if he died out there, no matter what he did!
That really hurts, you know?

It's fortunate that Wu Xie only thought it in his mind; otherwise, if he had said it out loud, it would have been quite a joke.

"You guys are pretty bored, aren't you? Want me to find you something to do?"

How acute is Hu Ming's hearing?
He overheard their whispers perfectly and glanced at them with a dangerous look.

"Passenger quota."

Immediately, the group shut their mouths. This was a powerful man, the kind you couldn't afford to offend.

For adults, if it's a matter of the heart, is it really a big deal?
That's called doing things when they're impossible, that's called going with the flow!

Okay, actually I just chickened out.

On the bank of the river where the waterfall falls, A-Ning sits with her pair of fair and delicate feet submerged in the water, kicking back and forth.

"Hey, Hu Ming, you're definitely going to stop me this time, right?"
"I've heard a bit about the feud between my boss and the Nine Gates."

"Back then, the boss ripped off a whole bunch of tomb raiders in Changsha, including Wu Xie's grandfather, Dog Fifth Master."

"Given your close relationship with Wu Xie, you'll definitely stop me from getting what the boss wants, right?"

"I know the boss isn't a good person, and I'm destined to fail this time. But I'm a little unwilling to accept it. I'm unwilling to slink back without even seeing anything."

Ah Ning suddenly sighed and said in a deep voice.

This girl is perfectly aware of everything.

Everyone else on this trip, except her, was in cahoots, and they all had a significant grudge against her boss. It would be a miracle if they succeeded!
"Qiu Dekao, the Wu family certainly doesn't get along with him, but personally, I quite admire someone like him." "Then..."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope suddenly welled up in Ah Ning's heart. She lowered her voice and looked at Hu Ming expectantly.

With Hu Ming's help on this trip, no matter how many people are there, as long as Qiu Dekao has what he needs in the Western Queen Mother's Kingdom, we will definitely be able to get it!
"...Don't look at me like that. First of all, I do admire him. The Western Queen Mother's Kingdom does indeed possess the immortality that Qiu Dekao longs for, but..."

As the saying goes, but everything before that was just nonsense, utter rubbish!
But as soon as those two words were uttered, A Ning's smile froze instantly.

"But you can't take that thing away, no one can take it away, it belongs to an owner! And Changsheng Qiudekao doesn't have that kind of luck!"

Hu Ming raised an eyebrow, ruthlessly shattering A Ning's fantasy.

Although short-haired Ah Ning is indeed a rare beauty, it still comes down to this:

Why should I? Just because you're pretty? Even if you're pretty, it's useless without a price!
There's no way around it, Hu Ming is just that pragmatic!

And Aning isn't the kind of silly, brainless woman who would easily throw herself into someone's arms.

This is not realistic.

"...Damn it, if it's not working, why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Ah Ning's lips twitched, and she complained with a dark face.

He talked so much nonsense, making her wait in vain.

However, it would be nice to go with them and see what it's like.

Thinking of this, Ah Ning's expression softened a bit.

"Actually, I think you shouldn't criticize me, but rather thank me!"

Suddenly, Hu Ming's right hand shot out like lightning and gently squeezed A Ning's ear.

"Thanks, Cockscomb Snake! When?"

Ah Ning turned around in confusion, her face instantly turning pale.

Hu Ming held a fiery red crested snake tightly in his right hand, its mouth wide open, its two gleaming fangs less than three centimeters from A Ning's neck.

Aning even saw transparent snake venom slowly dripping from the snake's fangs.

Ah Ning was just a hair's breadth away from getting infected.

"You better watch your step, you brat. This isn't your home. There are dangerous things everywhere. You could die if you're not careful."

"Just as you were distracted, this thing almost bit you."

Hu Ming swore that he really didn't control this crested snake!
He's not that bored as to create something like this.

Is this just a destined tribulation for Aning?
After all, in the original story, it was here that Aning was overwhelmed by the venom of the crested snake and abducted, becoming a machine for incubating snake eggs.
Well, at least I saved Ah Ning's life.

So, should we go back and extort something from Jiang Ziya?
Hu Ming casually tossed the crested snake into the water, lost in thought.

"You brat? Fine."

Ah Ning's lips twitched, and before she could express her gratitude, Hu Ming's cursing of her as a "brat" shut her up.

What kind of ridiculous names are these?
He had called her "little girl" or "little sister" before, and she tolerated that, but "brat"?
What's wrong with Ah Ning? She's clearly a lovely young woman!
Ah Ning subconsciously sniffed herself.

Forehead..
After trekking through the rain for several days, the conditions for resting last night were indeed not good. There was mud everywhere, and the smell on my body was a bit strange!
(End of this chapter)