Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 654 Ready to Depart!

"Xu..."

Hu Ming put his index finger to his lips and said softly.

An invisible, eerie power slowly radiated from the dragon's eyes, and in an instant, more sounds filled the warehouse.

rustling.
Dozens of black snakes, covered in black hair, crawled out from the ice shards in the freezer, their scarlet tongues flicking out, and converged from all directions.

The snakes obeyed his command from beyond, gathering around Hu Ming, bowing their heads, and behaving respectfully, unlike the fierce, cold-blooded animals they once were.

"This is a black flying vehicle from the ancient city of Gutongjing!"

"I saw them inside. If it weren't for Hei Xiazi's help, I probably would have been killed by these snakes in Gutongjing long ago!"

Li Chu was startled, and his previous memories resurfaced in his mind.

only…

Li Chu simply couldn't reconcile the gentle, docile snakes before him with the ferocious snakes of Gutongjing!
Are these really the same species?
Li Cu's mind was somewhat sluggish.

"Don't be surprised, it's just a few tricks, but they're quite convenient to use."

Hu Ming emptied a freezer, ordered all the snakes to crawl inside, sealed the freezer door, and restored his eyes to normal.

"Small tricks? I don't believe you, you banana-scarred bastard..."

Having never witnessed such a fantastical scene before, Su Wan and Yang Hao exchanged a glance, and their lips twitched in unison.

Listen to this! Is this something a human being would say?
"Hey, little fatty, come over here and clean the floor. Our little friend Li Cu has some troublesome goods here that need your help. This place is really unsafe."

"The address is xx...xx..., come and deal with this quickly. These three kids are still too young. If the police find out, it will be a big problem."

Hu Ming ignored the others and dialed the fat man's number.

"Let's go. We still have time today. Let's go back, get some rest, and recharge. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Ming ignored Su Wan and Yang Hao, who looked somewhat conflicted, and patted Li Chu on the shoulder softly.

"Wait, Hu Ming, me, and Hao Ge, we have to go too! We can't let Li Chu go on this adventure alone!"

Just as Hu Ming was about to leave, Su Wan spoke up.

"You guys? We'll talk about it later..."

Hu Ming gave a few perfunctory replies and left without looking back.

Young people, being passionate and loyal is a good thing.

However, young people are also impulsive, prone to acting rashly, and easily make things go wrong.

Moreover, this trip is not as simple as the last one. If those two kids, Su Wan and Yang Hao, go, they will only cause trouble and could easily lose their lives.

Don't be fooled by their narrow escape in the TV series; this is reality!
For various reasons, the main character and his best friend in the TV series will definitely be safe and sound.

But reality is cruel; if they were even slightly careless or negligent, these two would lose their lives in the desert!
"Hu Ming, why don't we let them go along? There's strength in numbers, and there's always a time when they can be of help."

Li Chu suddenly spoke up.

The future of this trip is uncertain, but having familiar friends by his side is some comfort to Li Chu.

"Li Chu, don't be so selfish. They are your friends, that's true, but they have no obligation to risk their lives for your troubles."

"I won't interfere with your choices, but one thing is for sure: I'm not a babysitter. You're crucial. I'll save your life, but they died on the way. Don't come looking for me!"

"In the end, I only met them by chance. Whether they live or die is none of my business. You can decide for yourselves."

Hu Ming remained silent for a moment, glanced at the three struggling figures, then closed the warehouse door and left. In the TV series, Li Cu also made a similar move.

Because of his father's disappearance, he ignored the plight of his two friends and was determined to go to Gutongjing.

Although his two friends could get into big trouble at any time because of what was there, Li Chu was only thinking about himself at that moment.

Although, from Li Cu's perspective, it's perfectly natural to worry about his father.

However, for the two friends who had helped Li Cu deal with many troubles, Li Cu's irresponsible behavior was truly disheartening.

Young people are less selfish and more prone to getting carried away when something happens to them, failing to consider anything else.

At the doorway, Hu Ming lit a cigarette, smiled slightly, and suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia for his youth.

"Hey, what's Uncle Ming doing here? Contemplating life?"

"Or are you eyeing some young lady again? I heard you met a girl named Shen Qiong a few days ago, right?"

"My dear Second Master, please take it easy. You're in your fifties or sixties after all. Don't go around messing with those young girls, okay?"

The fat man moved quickly, driving a large truck over, taking off his sunglasses, leaning against the window and looking at Hu Ming with a mocking expression.

"fart!"

"You're in charge of handling these things. There's a freezer inside that's full of black flies. Be careful, these things are a bit dangerous, and there are quite a few of them."

"I have some things to discuss with Xiaohua, so I'll be leaving now!"

Hu Ming's face darkened, and he laughed and cursed in an annoyed tone.

"Black Flying Snakes? Those snakes in Gutongjing!"

"That's wonderful! Snake meat is delicious! I'm in for a treat!"

The fat man's eyes lit up, and a few drops of tears were faintly visible at the corners of his mouth.

"Be careful, this stuff is deadly poison. Handle it with care, I don't want to attend your funeral."

Hu Ming remained silent; the fat man's physique was indeed no accident.

"Don't worry, I know a master craftsman who's incredibly skilled at handling venomous snakes. He'll remove the venom glands completely!"

"You go ahead and get busy. How about we have some snake soup tonight? With some good wine, the taste...it's simply amazing!"

The fat man waved his hand dismissively.

The more venomous a snake is, the tastier its meat is!

"No, you can enjoy it yourself. I have important business to attend to tomorrow."

Hu Ming shook his head, waved goodbye to the fat man, and drove away.

"Second Master, I've made all the preparations. I've been staying with Grandma Wu for a few days, keeping a low profile. I've already spread the smokescreen, and many people now think I've taken something from here."

"Also, Second Master, how's it going on your end? Did you get the goods? I heard you caused quite a stir in Mian Dian."

On the other end of the phone, Xiaohua's unique voice rang out.

"We got the item, of course. As for the commotion... those are minor matters."

"That's settled then. I've already arranged the manpower along the way. See you on the train tomorrow. Get some rest; tomorrow is your day."

Hu Ming pinched his nose, thinking that the matter of the cotton shop had been handled somewhat hastily.

"Don't worry, just watch my performance tomorrow."