Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 596 Children's tricks!

"This is the right-angle bend in the ruins' city wall. It's safe here. Don't worry, as long as we don't encounter a sandstorm that could submerge the entire ruins, we will be in no danger."

"It looks like this sandstorm will last for at least several hours. Let's all take a good rest while we can."

"And another thing, nephew, it's come to this point, shouldn't you take off those sunglasses you're using to show off? Can you really see clearly?"

Hu Ming tilted the driver's seat back slightly and stretched leisurely.

"...Didn't you forget that because you scared me?"

Wu Xie pinched his nose, took off his sunglasses which were more for show than practical use, and looked somewhat embarrassed.

To be honest, it was dark and gloomy outside the window, with nothing but dim dust as far as the eye could see. Wearing sunglasses in this environment was practically the same as being blind.

"I think you've been spending too much time with that blind man, and you actually believe your eyes are like his..."

"But then again, in this kind of weather, let's hope the blind man is lucky and doesn't lose his life for no reason."

Hu Ming glanced back at the big white dog leg that Wu Xie was hanging on his waist and laughed with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Uncle Ming, if you were left in this kind of environment, would you have a chance to escape?"

"Me? My abilities are beyond your imagination. A sandstorm of this magnitude certainly won't kill me. At most, I'll just be a mess."

"He would never die for such a trivial reason. He, Zhang Qiling, and the other two are the only three people in the world whose skills are only slightly inferior to yours!"

Wu Xie stroked the Cold Steel Dog Leg Knife at his waist and smiled confidently.

"And another one? I understand the third point you mentioned. So you've already crossed the snow-capped mountain in Motuo and reached the deepest part of the Himalayas."

Hu Ming was slightly taken aback. A figure in a blue Tibetan robe emerged from the depths of his memory, and he said with a touch of emotion.

“After you left, I went to Motuo quite a few times, Uncle Ming. I found a lot of information about Zhang Qiling there. I even retraced the route that Zhang Qiling had taken back then.”

"Yeah, I almost lost my life there that time!"

Wu Xie stroked his stubble, silently calculating the time in his mind.

If I think about it carefully, after this project concludes, it should be about time to head to the Changbai Mountains, right?
The ten-year deadline is fast approaching!
"What...are you talking about?"

Looking completely bewildered, Li Chu realized he couldn't understand the two's stream-of-consciousness conversation at all. Since asking questions was a good habit, he simply asked.

"What are you talking about? Let me tell you another story called 'The Hidden Flower.' If you're interested, go and read it yourself."

Hu Ming wasn't interested in explaining the details, so he answered casually, then closed his eyes again, and soon began to snore softly.

The sandstorm outside is getting worse and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Wouldn't it be great to catch up on some sleep during this time?
Didn't you see that grandson of a bitch, Ma Ri, fast asleep with a bottle of liquor in his arms?
Hu Ming's reckless driving hadn't even woken him up.
When Hu Ming was finally woken up, it was already early the next morning.

The sandstorm had long since subsided, and the sky had returned to its clear blue hue. The morning sun was already blindingly bright…

It was as if yesterday's terrifying sandstorm was just an illusion.

However, the fact that the car body was half-buried in sand clearly told everyone that it was not an illusion or a dream!
With difficulty, Hu Ming and the others pushed open the car door, which was half buried in sand, and got out of the car, stretching and feeling refreshed.

I have to say, I slept quite comfortably during the sandstorm!
Taking a bottle of mineral water he had prepared beforehand from the trunk to moisten his dry lips, Hu Ming looked around with interest. As far as the eye could see, there was a mud city built by ancient craftsmen using a special formula. Despite the daily erosion by wind and sand, the city had largely retained its original appearance.

About two hundred meters away from Hu Ming and his group's car, in a remote location, a convoy of more than a dozen cars was parked haphazardly...

"Tsk, these guys are lucky. I roughly calculated that this sandstorm only cost them three vehicles..."

"Furthermore, if you look closely, the place where they stopped was outside the ruins. They clearly lost their way in the sandstorm and had no choice but to stop and leave it to fate?"

Hu Ming stepped onto a low city wall, squatted down on top, pretending not to see Su Nan, whose face was filled with murderous intent, slowly approaching. He deliberately raised his voice and teased Wu Xie.

"...Uncle, I also enjoy kicking someone when they're down, but ultimately it depends on the situation, right?"

Wu Xie's lips twitched slightly as he pulled Li Cu, Wang Meng, and Ma Rila away from Hu Ming...

Didn't you see Su Nan's hands moving swiftly, the butterfly knife fluttering like a real butterfly dancing among flowers?
"Professor Hu Ming... Professor Hu Ming, we lost five people in the sandstorm. Are you happy with the two truckloads of supplies and equipment?"

"Also, you're right, Professor Hu, I, Su Nan, am indeed very lucky! Although we almost got lost, we still made it out of the sandstorm alive."

"We were incredibly lucky and drove all the way to the foot of the ancient city of Gutongjing!"

Su Nan gracefully flipped onto the city wall, the butterfly knife in her hand flashing with a dangerous cold light. Her haggard face could not hide the faint anger and killing intent in her bloodshot eyes.

The refreshing appearance of Hu Ming and his group contrasted sharply with the disheveled appearance of Su Nan and her entourage.

It's no wonder that Su Nan, who already harbored malice towards Hu Ming, was now barely able to suppress her murderous intent.

"What, now that you've found Gutongjing, are you going to fight me here?"

"Indeed, you outnumber us and should be able to take us down with ease, so what are you waiting for?"

Hu Ming ignored the approaching butterfly knife, smiled slightly, and said noncommittally.

Below, Su Nan's men had already silently surrounded Hu Ming and his group, their hands on their waists, their eyes gleaming with menace.

Clearly, having found the legendary ancient city of Gutongjing, neither Hu Ming's group nor Boss Ma's group had become of any use to Su Nan.

The time has come to reveal the true colors!
"...Ancient Tongjing? Professor Hu, you must be kidding me!"

"If the legendary ancient city of Gutongjing were so easy to find, it wouldn't deserve to be called Gutongjing!"

"Moreover, according to historical records, back then, Zhang Dafoye built a ring of modern buildings around Gutongjing. Is this Gutongjing?"

Do you really think I'm a three-year-old?

As the murderous intent in the air grew stronger, Su Nan suddenly sheathed her sword and stood side by side with Hu Ming, looking at the dilapidated ruins, and smiled sweetly.

At the same time, Su Nan's men escorted the unmoving Boss Ma and his young model girlfriend as they slowly walked over.

It was as if the tense standoff just moments before was merely an illusion.

"Deterrence? Demonstration? What a boring move!"

Hu Ming remained unmoved, and even felt a little amused. In his eyes, this behavior was nothing more than a child's game.