Tomb raiding: Trying to become a little painter

Lishan.

Standing before a lush, green forest, Qin Henian led a team of over four hundred people. Apart from Wu Xie and a few others, the rest were led by their respective clan leaders and elders, and followed orders.

This resulted in a dense cluster of tents set up at the foot of Mount Li, one next to the other, making it feel cramped.

In front of a sea of ​​tents, there was a huge tent set up, and inside sat about a hundred people, all sitting on small stools, staring intently at Qin Henian, the only one standing.

Today, Qin Henian was dressed in a black and gold robe with his hair tied in a high ponytail. In the darkness of the night, his cold gaze swept over the heads of various families who had brought their own small stools to listen to him speak.

"Everyone knows why we're here today. Entering the First Emperor's Mausoleum is the best opportunity for us to eliminate the Outer Qin clan, and also the best day to welcome your ancestor back."

"Everyone knows how vast, how dangerous, and how large the First Emperor's Mausoleum is, having been guarded for over two thousand years. Now, I'll briefly explain our operation. Since we're all on the same side, I'll make the arrangements directly. Any opinions? Feel free to speak up!"

Qin Henian's aura at this moment was inexplicably awe-inspiring, and Wu Xie and the others sitting in the middle of the crowd had rarely seen this side of Qin Henian.

Meanwhile, in the crowd, Xie Yuchen was listening intently to what was to come, holding a small notebook in his hand, preparing to record important information in order to maximize his chances of surviving after entering the tomb.

Although he had someone protecting him, being protected and being strong were not mutually exclusive. When he was dragged out of the company a few hours earlier, Xie Yuchen knew that this was probably the last destination Qin Henian had mentioned before, and also the most dangerous one.

The First Emperor's Mausoleum... Who would have thought that this was the place he was going to visit?

None of the people sitting below dared to speak after Qin Henian. The rules that had bound them for a thousand years had bound their lives and plans. This time, none of them wanted the millennium mission passed down to their generation to be ruined.

The people below were very quiet. Qin Henian glanced at the animal masks worn by each family leader, which belonged to their respective families, and felt very comfortable. He liked obedient people because, in his eyes, those who did not obey were not human.

“In that case, one group will be led by Ah Ning, who has experience, but once inside, she will have to follow the instructions of the person in charge of her family! The Fox and Dog Mask families will go together, and the three families will enter the First Emperor’s Mausoleum from the southwest. There are more than a hundred small burial tombs there, so please be careful.”

Qin Henian looked at A Ning, who was sitting on the outermost edge. She had changed a lot since he last saw her, but her experience in tomb raiding was indeed quite good. Qin Henian was still at ease letting her lead the team.

"The second group, consisting of the Tiger, Dragon, and Rat Mask families, will enter from the northeast. They need to cross a mountain from the outside before entering. There is an underground river in the mountain stream, so pay attention to the rainfall and water level. Once inside, there are two bridges. Underneath the bridges, there is a mass grave containing many man-eating sharks, so be careful."

"The third group consists of the rabbit, sheep, and monkey families, who enter from the northwest..."

"Group Four..."

"Group 11..."

"Group 31..."

"Group 37..."

"I personally led the forty-fifth group, which included the main family members Ying, Zhao, and myself. We took a shortcut, put on gas masks and protective swimming suits, and carried guns. We passed through the secret passage, went past the chariot figurines, and then swam into the underground river along the edge of the mercury river, swimming into the main tomb chamber."

"Alright, that's all for the arrangements. Everyone, set off under the cover of darkness. If you encounter anyone who doesn't belong to us, kill them without mercy!"

Qin Henian's method of entering the tomb this time was inspired by the strategy of overwhelming numbers; the cat-and-mouse game has now begun.

After settling everyone in place, Qin Henian took advantage of the darkness to bring Wu Xie and the other lucky guys to his sleeping place. On the simple work bed were three more sets of wide-sleeved white and gold gradient embroidered cloud, deer and carp robes. In addition to the robes and inner garments, there were also jade pendants and hook heads, hook bodies and buttons made of red jade on the clothes.

Since all of them had short hair, only Qin Henian could use the hair ornaments, so none of them were placed.

"Change your clothes back on. We're going through a secret passage, a safe route that Zhao Zheng told me about a thousand years ago. There's no danger there, and the Mercury River is also blocked. As long as we wear gas masks and oxygen and walk quickly, we'll be fine this time."

Qin Henian looked at Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, and Xie Yuchen, first making way for them and pointing out the clothes on the bed, then describing their journey.

"As long as there is no danger to us, that's fine. I've heard from Taoist priests that the First Emperor's Mausoleum is extremely dangerous, and most people who go in never come out. With He Nian leading the way, I can rest assured."

In the two hours or so that Qin Henian had been talking, Xie Yuchen had already realized that his friend was extraordinary. He was able to establish a relationship with an emperor who had died a thousand years ago, and in the modern era, he still had so many unheard-of families as his backers. Most importantly, the country behind him... how many years... and he had only stayed in this place? There were too many questions that he couldn't ask directly, but that didn't stop Xie Yuchen from judging Qin Henian's identity in his mind... he was clearly not simple... Fortunately, they were on the same side.

Since it's a group, sharing information is the biggest advantage. Jie Yuchen chose to keep these questions to himself and spoke with a light smile.

"Yeah, yeah, with you guys, Brother and He Nian, I'm not afraid to go anywhere, okay?"

Upon hearing what Xiao Hua said, Wu Xie immediately chimed in with a chuckle.

"Then you should change your clothes first..."

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On a dark and windy night, a chilly breeze seeped into your pockets and collar. As you walked through the pitch-black forest, you could easily get your skin scratched by tree branches or sharp blades of grass...

"Ouch... How many times is this?! My handsome face is going to be ruined!!"

Zhang Qilin was leading the way. Hearing the familiar words... this was the thirteenth time he had sighed. After stopping, he squatted down with his back to Qin Henian, who was walking second.

"Come up!"

A voice, both helpless and magnetic, rang out from ahead. Qin Henian, having finally reached his destination, took two quick steps and leaped onto Zhang Qilin's back, his eyes filled with a smugness unseen by others in the darkness.

This is how objects are supposed to be used!

rustling sounds... rustling sounds...

Wu Xie and his group, who were eating dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), couldn't help but smile. They quickened their pace to catch up with Zhang Qilin, who was leading the way. Except for a certain person who was at the very end and looked sour, the group went up the mountain at their fastest pace.

On the way, it must be said that Wu Xie's physical fitness had improved significantly during this period of training. Soon, they found themselves in the dark and arrived at a ditch hidden by small tree branches...

"This is it, let's start digging! Stop and call me when you find hard, magnetic bricks! There are over four hundred burial pits underground, so don't move around. If you fall into one of them, it'll be a real hassle to get out."

Qin Henian twisted his waist and lowered himself to the ground. With a flick of his right hand, six imported semi-automatic Luoyang shovels appeared on the ground. Pointing ahead with his left hand, he knew they led to the entrance of the secret passage, explaining and directing as he went.