Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 644 Goodbye Chen Jinshui!
“Hu Ming, those corpses all look the same. They are all wearing clothing with Chinese characteristics from the end of the last century, and most of the equipment in their bags are old-fashioned tomb raiding tools.”

"Besides, they've all rotted into bones. How did you discover the difference? How can you be sure they actually belong to different camps?"

As they led the way to the Bronze Gate, Aning couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"As for the reason, I don't know if you looked closely, but among these skeletons, a small portion have bones in the index and middle fingers of their right hands that are completely different from those of ordinary people?"

Hu Ming raised his index and middle fingers to indicate, "Hand bones? I remember...it seems some corpses had long, slender right hand fingers with signs of joint deformity?"

Ah Ning had a vague understanding of the Dao, and seemed to be deep in thought.

"That's the skill of probing holes with two fingers. This skill originated from the Celestial Official of the Tomb Raiders and is their unique secret technique. However, due to various reasons, this skill was also mastered by several other families besides the Tomb Raiders lineage."

"One is the Zhang family, the family of Zhang Qiling and Zhang Rishan, and the other is?"

Ah Ning remembered the unusual double fingers of Xiao Ge and Zhang Rishan, and asked softly.

"A group of people surnamed Wang... In fact, besides the Zhang and Wang families, there is another mysterious tribe whose members are also skilled in the art of double-finger cave exploration. After all, most of China's ancient secrets are hidden deep underground, hidden in various ancient tombs..."

"And what else? Are they a tribe as ancient as the Zhang family?"

“I used to think so too, but as I explored further, I discovered that there are other families even older than the Zhang family… one of them is…”

Hu Ming spoke softly about something mysterious and unclear to others.

"However, what's happening here has absolutely nothing to do with that ethnic group. Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's go. Zhang Rishan is always very efficient. We need to speed things up."

Hu Ming didn't want to waste any more time on this, so he pulled A Ning toward the Bronze Gate.

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After Hu Ming arrived at his destination, Zhang Yueshan and the others, along with Chen Jinshui and his group, did not keep him waiting.

Compared to the number of people who left, the number of people who came was more than double, and they were all from the Chen family.

Each of them looked incredibly fierce, which seemed completely out of place with the traditional farm clothes worn by the cotton shop owner.

“You’re right. Chen Jinshui agreed to let us in and take what we wanted, but in return, we have to go in with his people.”

Zhang Yueshan pointed to the middle-aged man beside him, whose skin was bronze, who had a thick beard, and who wore a silver earring.

"You agree to let us take that thing? Did I hear that right? Chen Jinshui? I don't believe you're that generous."

Hu Ming raised an eyebrow and looked at Chen Jinshui with a half-smile.

"Second Master! Isn't this Second Master? I saw you from afar back when we were still in Changsha!"

"Back then, I was just a nobody, so you probably don't remember me. Of course, now I, Chen Jinshui, have made something of myself, but compared to you, Second Master, I'm still insignificant." A cold glint flashed in Chen Jinshui's eyes, but he quickly concealed it, laughed heartily, and opened his arms to give Hu Ming a friendly hug.

"In fact, you're right. Even now, I don't take you seriously."

"Chen Jinshui, consider this a free lesson for you. Next time, remember to change your eyes more quickly and subtly. Many people in this world are actually very sensitive to eyes and murderous intent."

"You want to kill me!"

"And you still haven't answered my question!"

Hu Ming smiled slightly, shifting his feet slightly. He couldn't be bothered to put on an act with this guy. As for a hug? Don't be ridiculous!
"...Second Master, you jest. Nowadays, among the Nine Gates, besides Chairman Zhang, who doesn't know that you, Second Master, are the most unapproachable person?"

"Back then, even Fourth Uncle died at your hands. I, as a junior, wouldn't dare to do anything to you even if I had ten times the courage!"

"As for your question, of course! We are all one family. How could we stand idly by when our family is in need?"

"As for your question... this place was originally commissioned by the Buddha to be built by Fourth Master. Now, it's perfectly reasonable for the Buddha's adjutant to come and collect his belongings, and no one can say anything against it..."

"As for me... Second Master, everyone has curiosity, right? Putting everything else aside, my Chen family has guarded this place for many years, shouldn't we at least witness the Buddha's grand gesture?"

Chen Jinshui showed no embarrassment whatsoever, maintaining his persona of being forthright and generous.

"Ah…"

Hu Ming chuckled expressionlessly. Only a fool would believe that!
Before them lay a deep, dark passage. According to the information provided by Aning, the end of the passage was where the bronze door that had been unearthed was located.

Hu Ming was too lazy to put on an act with Chen Jinshui. He exchanged a glance with Zhang Yueshan and led the way into the depths of the cave.

A glint flashed in Chen Jinshui's eyes. He waved to his men to follow, while he himself remained under their protection with extreme "caution."

At Hu Ming's signal, Luo Que and the others quietly fell to the back of the group and left without a trace.

As for A Ning... long before Zhang Yueshan brought Chen Jinshui here, A Ning had already left to do some things she needed to do.

"Boss, Hu Ming and Zhang Yueshan's men have all disappeared!"

"And also, that place is just ahead, so many of our brothers have died there. Should we keep going?"

After a long while, the Chen family members, who had been focusing all their attention on Hu Ming and Zhang Rishan, finally came to their senses.

"Ignore them. What can a few of them possibly do?"

"Let's not talk about the death passage ahead for now. Let me see if the legendary Second Master of the Hong family and Buddha's adjutant are really up to any good."

"If they die there, they deserve it. It's not like I, Chen Jinshui, did it, so nobody can say anything. But if they really have the ability to handle things there... we'll definitely make a profit!"

Chen Jinshui frowned and pondered for a moment, then formulated what he thought was a flawless plan…