Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 675 Tonight's Revelry!
In the ancient city of Gutongjing, Hu Ming, Zhang Rishan, and Lan Pao sat cross-legged on the ground facing each other, while Liang Wan quietly slept to the side.

A bonfire illuminated the dim space, and around them lay mountains of gold and silver.

However, the treasure that could drive the world mad could not move the three of them in the slightest.

At this moment, the three of them, still lit by the firelight, stared intently at an irregularly shaped, fist-sized, dark black stone that Jiang Nan was playing with in his hand.

This is what Hu Ming obtained after finally shattering the statue.

The three of them had been studying this thing for several hours, but still couldn't find anything special about the stone in front of them.

However, the faint glow that appeared when it was taken out of the statue indicated that this was the core component of the Faceless Statue!
"…trouble.…".

Hu Ming sighed, gave up on his plan to figure out the thing in a short time, and casually put it into his personal space.

Zhang Rishan and the man in blue robes both showed expressions of regret at the same time.

People like them are no longer easily moved by worldly things; only the unknown can arouse their great interest.

"This was just an unexpected bonus for me. Don't even think about it. The Jedi will never give it to you. Forget about it!"

Hu Ming glanced at the two of them and snorted softly.

"At the very least, could you tell us what we're taking out? The faint glow on it indicates that this thing is the core component of the Faceless Statue!"

"trouble……".

Hu Ming sighed, gave up on his plan to thoroughly study this thing in a short time, and casually put it into the system space.

Zhang Rishan and the man in blue robes both showed expressions of regret at the same time.

People like them are no longer easily moved by worldly things; only the unknown can arouse their great interest.

"This was just an unexpected bonus for me. Don't even think about it. There's absolutely no way I'll give it to you. Forget about it!"

Hu Ming glanced at the two of them and snorted softly.

"At the very least, could you tell us the secrets of that place below? We don't need too much detail, just a general overview will do. You know, we Kambaluo people have been searching for those ancient traces for a very, very long time."

"But even today, our knowledge is still limited, consisting of only some clues..."

The man in the blue robe asked tentatively.

"dream!"

Hu Ming's answer was simply two words.

"...Alright, things are over here. I should probably head back to report. I won't see Wu Xie, but please give him my regards..."

The man in blue sighed, knowing the situation was hopeless. He got up, dusted himself off, and turned to leave with a flourish.

Hu Ming did not try to stop him, but simply watched the man in the blue robe leave with Zhang Yueshan.

As for the dangers inside Gutongjing, that's for ordinary people. For people like them, it's not exactly like walking on flat ground, but it's not much different.

If the man in blue robes truly met his end in the ancient city of Tongjing…

Hu Ming and Zhang Rishan swore they would never die laughing.

What are your plans for the future?

"Your plan with Wu Xie is almost complete. Wu Xie has already thoroughly investigated those rotten to the core individuals outside." "You've also pretty much figured out about this place, and the Wang family's current stronghold. So, when are you going to close the net and end this operation?"

Zhang Rishan asked softly.

"It's 3 p.m. now, so I still have time to take a nap. It'll be time to close the net around night."

Hu Ming glanced at his watch and said confidently.

Do you need my help?

"OK!"

"...I thought you would refuse..."

"Are you kidding me? Would I be stupid enough not to use free combat power? Besides, you are the Nine Gates Admiral and the current president of the Nine Gates Association. Isn't this your duty?"

Hu Ming looked at Zhang Yueshan, whose lips were twitching, with a righteous indignation.

Although Zhang Yueshan was only passive in this plan, he is still the undisputed leader of the Nine Gates, isn't he?
If he doesn't do the work, who will?
Standing on the sidelines, watching the show? Dream on!
After Zhang Qishan's men withdrew from Gutongjing, decades later, Gutongjing became lively again.

The Li family, a part of the Huo family, the Qi family, and even a part of the Xie family who were stirring up trouble because of Xiao Hua's "death," had all gathered in the white sand sea.

The dense campfires and searchlights illuminated the night sky.

Several groups of people gathered together, with a few leaders sitting around, engaged in a heated discussion.

Without even thinking about it, even before they went down there, these people were already having heated discussions about the distribution of the treasures in Gutongjing.

In their view, having already gone through so much trouble to reach Gutongjing, with the combined efforts of all parties, there was no reason why they couldn't find the amazing treasure within Gutongjing!
"I really don't know whether to call them stupid or delusional... They're like caged beasts, completely unaware of their predicament, not even realizing how many little mice are lurking among them..."

"Although I am not a member of the Nine Gates, I know very well that Hu Ming is right. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch. If we want to pull the Nine Gates out of the mire, we have to be ruthless and cut the Gordian knot."

"Everyone who comes here... according to the current criminal law of the Celestial Empire, they are all idiots who should be sent to be executed! What era are we living in? Still fantasizing about the golden age of the Nine Gates?"

"In a society governed by the rule of law, how dare they still smuggle funerary objects abroad and counterfeit them? Do they really think the higher-ups can ignore them forever? If they let them continue like this, they will drag the entire Nine Gates down with them sooner or later."

Beneath the sand layer, in the passageway closest to the sand layer among the outer buildings of the ancient city of Tongjing, Hei Xiazi leaned against the wall, listening to the sounds above him, his voice low and gloomy.

Beside him was Li Cu, who looked utterly dejected.

"I'm not interested in any of this 'Nine Gates' nonsense. Anyway, according to my agreement with Hu Ming and Wu Xie, after tonight, all of this will be none of my business."

"But, blind man, forget about Hu Ming, when did Wu Xie sneak away?"

"Wu Xie is one thing, but what about Liang Wan? She suddenly disappeared too? Why aren't you worried or surprised at all?"

"I suspect you bastards are planning to use me as cannon fodder. Are you planning to sacrifice me tonight?"
Compared to three days ago, Li Chu, who had been unable to eat or sleep well, looked extremely haggard, with deep dark circles under his eyes. He looked like a pitiful child who had been abused.

"You're overthinking it. How could that be? In our line of work, loyalty is the most important thing. If I promise you something, I'll definitely do it."

The blind man adjusted his sunglasses, turned his head, and said softly.

Why did you turn your head away? You're lying to me, aren't you? You must be lying to me, right?

Li Chu was immediately shocked, his heart sank, and he felt that his future was bleak.
"At least one thing I can assure you is that after tonight, you will be reunited with your father and return to your peaceful life."

"As for tonight, there's a grand celebration to come!"

With his ear pressed against the wall, listening to the subtle, almost imperceptible sounds mixed in with the chaotic noises above, Black Bear's lips curled up.