Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 444 The Clouds Let That Person Go
The ghostly figure didn't run into the depths of the mountains, but instead unusually ran towards the stream beside the village.

About two minutes later, Hu Ming had crossed the thickets and followed the trail of blood to a spot not far from the stream.

The ghostly figure, whose entire body resembled severe burns, had now arrived at the stream.

He seemed completely oblivious to the pain in his hands, even indifferent to the loss of two fingers, and glanced at Hu Ming expressionlessly.

Then he plunged into the stream, the blood being washed away by the current, and the pungent smell of blood was completely masked.

"Run by water? You probably don't know that I've maxed out my underwater operation skills!"

Hu Ming grinned and quickened his pace, rushing towards the stream.

Just as Hu Ming was about to jump into the stream to chase after him, a floral fragrance suddenly wafted from his side.

Before Hu Ming could identify the flower scent, a young and flexible body sprang out from the bushes beside him and grabbed his arm.

"Brother Hu Ming, it's getting late. Dad asked me to call you back for lunch!"

The girl's eyes were as calm as a lake, without any ripples.

It seemed that her sudden appearance was really just to call Hu Ming and the others back for dinner.

Hu Ming stared blankly into the girl's eyes, saying nothing.

Even when looking directly at Hu Ming, Yun Cai's eyes showed no panic whatsoever, only a faint confusion.

He seemed not to understand Hu Ming's meaning.

However, Hu Ming keenly noticed that there was a hint of panic and worry deep in Yun Cai's eyes.

Moreover, he kept glancing at the stream out of the corner of his eye, and his heart rate was at least ten percent faster than usual.

Only when the blood on the stream completely disappeared did Yun Cai secretly breathe a sigh of relief, and her expression and heartbeat returned to normal.

"Okay, it's definitely about time to go back for lunch. I'm really hungry after wandering around all morning!"

Hu Ming sheathed his knife behind his back, revealing a gentle smile, and gently stroked Yun Cai's head with his right hand.

"Yun Cai, I noticed you kept staring at that guy... Oh, that guy is that cold, aloof man."

"So, at your age, don't you think this guy is incredibly cool and particularly eye-catching?"

Hu Ming seemed to have thought of this without even realizing it, and asked with a light laugh.

"Where? Brother Hu Ming, you've misunderstood me."

"Also, Brother Hu Ming, you're about the same age as me, maybe a year or two older. What do you mean by 'about my age'?"

A barely perceptible hint of panic flashed in Yun Cai's eyes. She waved her hands repeatedly, abruptly changing the subject.

"You can't judge a book by its cover. Those who are superficial and judge by appearances will ultimately suffer the consequences. For example, do I look like an eighteen-year-old boy to you?"

Hu Ming didn't seem to care about Yun Cai's abrupt change of topic. He continued speaking as if he really didn't care.

"Yes, Brother Hu Ming looks to be only about eighteen years old, nineteen at most!"

Yun Cai was eager for Hu Ming to skip the topic of the young man, so she nodded obediently.

But that is indeed the case.

"You're completely wrong. In fact, I'm already in my forties or fifties, even older than your father!"

"Look, if you don't believe me, go ask your fat boss. He likes you a lot, he definitely wouldn't lie to you..."

"Fatty, your little cloud girl wants to confirm something with you!"

Seeing Yun Cai's "you're kidding me" expression, Hu Ming pointed to the fat man who had caught up and gestured.

"Forehead…"

Yun Cai nodded blankly, then decisively ran towards the fat man.

Yun Cai was naturally perceptive; her intuition told her that Hu Ming was definitely hinting at something. The simple-minded, chubby boss was much better.

"Did the clouds let that person escape?"

Watching the backs of the fat man and Yun Cai chatting and laughing in front of him, the young man frowned slightly and asked in a low voice.

Hu Ming simply smiled and said nothing, though a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

Although the ghostly figure has temporarily fled, we will definitely have to deal with it again in the future.

Moreover, Hu Ming already had a simple plan in mind.

The kind that can solve the problem once and for all, now we're just waiting for nightfall.

This is because Yun Cai is an innocent and carefree girl with no malicious intent, and Hu Ming doesn't like to lay a hand on women.

Otherwise, given Hu Ming's temper in his youth, he would have already swiftly chopped down both Yun Cai and the Ghost Shadow Man with his knife.

Let's do this for the sake of the fat man's happiness for the rest of his life...
Wu Xie assumed that Fatty was just being lustful, but Hu Ming knew that Fatty had truly fallen for Yun Cai this time.

In the original story, when Yun Cai died, the fat man was truly heartbroken to the core, and even went into seclusion in this small village.

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The fat guy is his good brother's son, his own nephew, not Wu Xie!
Even if you don't respect the monk, you should still respect the Buddha.

Besides, as long as Yun Cai truly harbors no ill will towards the four of them, nothing else matters.

"Alright, buddy, let Fatty enjoy his good time. Let's go pick up Tianzhen."

"I just saw Wu Erbai. That bastard's planning to burn down your wooden house. Remember to make him pay you back tenfold afterwards, he's got money!"

"However, he probably doesn't want to see Wu Xie for the time being."

Hu Ming patted the young man on the shoulder, then turned and left.

"..."

The young man frowned deeply. He vaguely guessed that Hu Ming was probably planning something. In the end, he put away his precious sword and followed Hu Ming back the way he came.

This time, both of them slowed down.

About ten minutes later, they returned to the wooden building by the same route.

Flames roared and black smoke billowed into the sky.

The air was filled with an unpleasant smell of burning and kerosene.

Wu Xie stood awkwardly in front of the wooden building, clutching the black box, looking bewildered at the several gloomy-looking "Yao ethnic tea farmers" who had suddenly appeared before him.

Wu Xie was a little confused at this moment.

He couldn't understand why, even if they had broken into a private residence, they would have gone so far as to set the building on fire.

Leaving aside the possibility of them being burned to death, setting fire to a mountainous area is a huge hidden danger.

What if they accidentally set the whole mountain on fire? Wouldn't they feel any remorse at all?
"Stop looking, go back. Look at you, all dusty and dirty. Go back and wash up."

Hu Mingli ignored the "Yao ethnic tea farmers," lit a cigarette, and spoke to Wu Xie.

"But Uncle Ming, we!"

Wu Xie looked at the wooden building collapsing amidst the flames and smoke and said unwillingly, "Father."

"It's okay, I've already taken out the most important photo, enough for you to know what you want to know."

Hu Ming shook his head, took out two photos from his pocket, and handed them to Xiao Ge and Wu Xie respectively.

Hu Ming is a good person, and the photo of Huo Ling and the young man should naturally be returned to the person involved.

(End of this chapter)