Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 640 Li Cu Returns to Beijing!

Beyond the bronze gate lies an unimaginable existence; the mysterious divine mandate of the Western Frontier; rumors circulate that the ancient city of Tongjing holds great secrets; and the unexplored Thunder City is said to hold the secret to smoothing over all regrets…

The more Hu Ming came into contact with these mysterious things, the more he felt that there were some secrets hidden behind this world that were difficult to detect.

just.

"Almost there, almost there, we're getting closer to the final secret! I'm so excited! The deepest secret buried in this world!"

Hu Ming, who was chatting and joking with the fat man, was once again lost in thought. He opened the sunroof of the car, looked at the gray sky, and murmured to himself.

"Damn! Uncle, what's wrong with you today? Did you get so drained that your brain isn't working properly?"

"Why are you saying such nonsensical things? Are you sick?"

The fat man looked at Hu Ming, who was acting strangely, with some concern, and reached out to touch Hu Ming's forehead.

"...Get lost! I don't have a fever. I'm just worried about your little aunt being overworked. Sigh, Cai still loves to play around and refuses to admit defeat!"

"Fatty, where can I stay for the next couple of days?"

Hu Ming slapped the fat man's hand impatiently, waved his hand, and said softly.

"You motherfucker's kiss! I got arrested last night, and you're doing fine? I want land to farm too!"

The fat man's face darkened, filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

"Little fatty, what I mean is, if one day I want to explore the deepest secrets of this world, it might be dangerous..."

Hu Ming stepped on the gas and drove toward the fat man's house.

"Uncle! I said this ten years ago, and now I'm saying it again!"

"I've had enough in this life, Fatty. Whether it's you, Naïve, or Little Brother, if any of you were ever to go to a place where you're certain to die..."

"I absolutely have to call Fatty!!!"

"What haven't I seen in my life? Old Fatty won't stop me. If I hadn't gained a younger brother a few years ago, he probably would have run off to keep you company too!"

The fat man said seriously, but at the end, his righteous face turned into one of utter despair.

"Alright, if one day I know I'm going to die, I'll definitely take you guys down with me."

"But then again, I'm not bragging, but the world is so big, I really can't believe there's anything in this world that could pose a fatal threat to me!"

Hu Ming laughed heartily, speaking with extreme arrogance.

This is based on strong self-confidence!
"Well, that makes sense, young man. He's already incredibly strong, but you're even more monstrous than him..."

"Tell me honestly, Uncle, do you have some kind of magic wand in your pocket, the kind that turns you into Ultraman when you press it?"

The fat man was absolutely convinced of this.

"Ultraman? Get lost! I'm the Pirate King!"

……

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After two peaceful days, under the watchful eyes of many, the "key figure," Li Chu, finally returned to Beijing!
Li Chu went there upright, but came back lying down.

"Dehydration! Exhaustion! Emotional shock! Malnutrition! Numerous external injuries, etc. In short, this child's body is on the verge of collapse!"

"Hu Ming, where exactly did you and that Wu Xie take this child? To a tomb?" "I know you're not good people, and I don't mind, but... this child is still young, not even an adult yet, why do you have to involve him?"

After examining Li Chu last night, Liang Wan, the attending physician at the hospital, looked seriously at Hu Ming, who was sitting to the side peeling an apple.

"It's not that we insisted on having this child; he was just chosen by fate. No, it should be said that it was the inevitability of fate. Perhaps it's because he has an extraordinary father? We can only say that he's just unlucky."

Hu Ming took a bite of his apple without commenting, and said calmly.

"Stop talking nonsense. The child is still alive. I've investigated the child's father; he's just an ordinary worker. What does he have to do with this?"

"Fine, if you don't want to talk about it, then let's talk about something else. Who exactly is Wu Xie? What does he want with this child?"

Liang Wan's eye twitched, and she had no choice but to change the subject and ask.

"Didn't Zhang Yueshan tell you that Wu Xie is also a member of the Nine Gates? Haven't you come into contact with some things over the years?"

Hu Ming asked in surprise.

"That's just the tip of the iceberg. It's merely knowing what you did in the past and what you do now. As for more details..."

“Rishan said he didn’t want to reveal more in order to protect me. I understand him; sometimes, the more you know, the more dangerous it becomes.”

Liang Wan was silent for a moment, then said softly.

"But why are you trying to get to the bottom of this? Is it just a woman's natural curiosity?"

Hu Ming raised an eyebrow and asked.

"...I don't want to know, but...during this time, especially after Li Chu was taken away by you, I keep having a strange dream every night after I fall asleep..."

"In my dream, there was nothing but a strange voice. Every time I woke up, I couldn't even remember what the voice said."

"However, I always unconsciously want to get close to Li Chu, and to Wu Xie, as if what they, no, what you are doing has a lot to do with me."

"I don't know if it's just my imagination, but ever since this dream started, I've felt like there's a voice in the dark reminding me to stay away from you, that you're dangerous, Hu Ming!"

Liang Wan looked at Li Chu, who was unconscious on the hospital bed, with a complicated expression, and subconsciously covered the tattoo on her shoulder.

"Also, every night after I fall asleep, my tattoo... Rishan told you, right? The phoenix tattoo, it's burning hot!"

"It's like something inside is about to hatch!"

Finally, Liang Wan took a deep breath and confessed everything, facing Hu Ming, who had a playful expression on his face.

"I know... So, come with me in a few days, and I'll let you know what you want to know, what's behind you. It's interesting!"

"Before that... Next! Go here, to Wu Xie's headquarters. You might get some information you're looking for there."

The smile on Hu Ming's lips grew even more playful. He tossed a business card to Liang Wan, glanced at the still unconscious Li Chu, and turned to leave.

"Wu Xie...owner of Xiling Seal Engraving Society and Wushanju, located in Hangzhou?"

Liang Wan looked at the business card in her hand and read its contents aloud softly.

"Um, I heard that Li Chu was taken to the hospital. Is he here?"

Just as Jiang Nan opened the door, a pretty girl with short hair pushed the door open and asked anxiously.

It's Shen Qiong!
"Oh?"

Hu Ming had looked at the girl's information and recognized her at a glance.