Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 523 will be available in another week.

"Not bad, I didn't realize you were so clever, Wu Xie."

Xiao Hua glanced at Wu Xie in surprise, quite astonished; such a reaction speed was indeed rare.

In this situation, most people would directly ask about the current situation.

It's rare to find someone like Wu Xie who would put on a gas mask without saying a word.

"Isn't that obvious? Is there something wrong with the air here?"

Wu Xie rolled his eyes in annoyance. What, did they think he was some kind of brainless idiot?
"There is a component in the air that can paralyze the vocal cords, but it should not be a lethal component."

"However, besides that, there seems to be something extraordinary underground."

"It's worth mentioning that...that thing seems to have been provoked by Uncle Ming."

Xiao Hua nodded, pointed to the ground beneath the iron plate, and said in a deep voice.

"But speaking of which, Wu Xie, how did you manage to get through all this unscathed?"

“Those black hairs are not to be trifled with!” Xiao Hua said, looking at Wu Xie with a puzzled expression.

"...This is it!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Xie grinned, rolled up his sleeves, and revealed fresh blood on his wrist.

"No wound. Is it Uncle Ming's blood? Damn!"

Xiao Hua looked closely and saw that there was no wound on Wu Xie's wrist. The blood was clearly someone else's blood that had been preserved using special methods.

It goes without saying that the blood that protected Wu Xie and brought him here safely must belong to Hu Ming.

Thinking of this, Xiaohua subconsciously looked at Hu Ming, who was lying on the iron plate, seemingly listening to something, with a hint of resentment.

"...Damn it, don't look at me like that, it's creepy. That vial of blood Wu Xie really wasn't mine!"

Hu Ming's face darkened, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

This is quite a commotion; surely he can't be the only one in the world with this precious bloodline?
"It belongs to Silent Zhang. Fatty and I begged for a long time to each get a bottle, just in case. Obviously, such a good thing will come in handy someday."

Wu Xie shrugged.

Hu Ming wasn't the only one with such valuable resources around him.

The sad thing is that after much pleading and cajoling from him and the fat guy, the young man finally agreed to let the deliveryman donate about 100cc of blood from each of them out of respect for Hu Ming.
"Alright, enough chit-chat, let's get down to business!"

Hu Ming waved his hand, interrupting the two men's idle chatter.

In a short period of time, the commotion below grew louder and louder.

The ear-piercing metallic clanging sound was incessant, without any rhythm, only the frenzy contained within the sound.

Clearly, the thing down there was still fuming after being knocked unconscious by Hu Ming's blow!

However, the iron plate covering the hole was clearly made of some special metal, and that creature had a natural fear of it.

Otherwise, such a small iron plate would weigh at most a ton. For ordinary humans, this weight is rather exaggerated, but for non-human creatures, a ton is rather lacking.

In particular, Hu Ming had already recognized the true nature of this thing from that fleeting glimpse.

Based on its appearance, what's below is clearly an armadillo!
This thing is extremely ferocious, impervious to blades and spears, and possesses immense strength; ordinary metals truly cannot stop its advance.

You should know that in ancient Chinese mythology, this kind of monster could absolutely hunt and eat dragons!
Although this is an exaggerated description by our ancient ancestors, it still gives us a glimpse into the ferocity of this thing.

"Xiao Hua, you've been in charge of contacting Aunt Huo. How's their progress? Where are they?"

"This iron plate is most likely the 'key,' but the problem is, it probably needs to be used in conjunction with the specific conditions there."

Hu Ming's gaze swept over some obscure areas beneath the black hair on the surrounding walls.

With his skill in mechanics, he had already figured out the secrets of this place.

Beneath the black hair, there were clearly ancient mechanisms and hidden weapons, undoubtedly connected to the iron plate here.

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Hu Ming stared at the cave wall, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

"Can we just say I was really unlucky?"

Hu Ming muttered to himself.

"They have already set off from Banna village, and it will probably take them a few more days to reach the lake you mentioned."

When this was mentioned, Xiaohua pinched her nose and said softly.

"A week. So, we're just going to have to wait here?"

"Damn it!"

Hu Ming and Wu Xie exchanged a glance, their faces darkening.

This kind of life, even more savage than that of wild men, is definitely not a good experience.

They didn't come here specifically to photograph eagles from high altitude!
"Also, Uncle Ming, according to the information they've sent, the people in Qiu Dekao seem to be doing a bit strange."

"The woman leading the group not only didn't stop Grandma Huo and the others from doing what they were doing, but she was also very helpful to them!"

In the end, Xiao Hua became a little insecure. The feud between the Old Nine Gates and Qiu Dekao has lasted for half a century.

When did Qiu Dekao become so friendly to the people from the Nine Gates?
"Because the team leader this time is that woman, Aning, who has an ambiguous relationship with Uncle Ming."

Wu Xie grinned and said with a strange expression.

To be honest, this single guy is really jealous... He's so envious!
Some are dying of drought, while others are dying of flooding.
Damn, just thinking about it makes me so envious and jealous.

"I see. But, Uncle Ming, on another note, won't Yin Nanfeng tear you apart alive?"

Little Flower understood instantly!
"Get lost, it's not as filthy as you say..."

"That woman, Aning, just knows she's doomed to fail, and Jude Kao is beyond saving this time, so she's just leaving herself a way out, okay?"

Hu Ming's face darkened; he almost couldn't resist the urge to beat those two bastards to death.