"This desert feels so eerie."
Xiao Guang said from the side, looking around the desert, feeling that something was not quite right.
"Professor Guang, you're probably worrying too much. How could it be eerie on such a hot day? Besides, we've already notified the higher-ups, and it's expected that someone will be here to protect us in exploring the tomb within three days."
Hao Aiguo said from the side, and everyone else nodded in agreement.
Hearing about protection, Professor Li felt much more at ease.
After finding the Loulan Ancient Tomb, they had immediately reported it to the higher-ups.
With accurate information, they would then send people to protect them.
At this time, Xia Guo was in a period of poverty, so naturally, more people and funds should be invested in greater causes.
"We should reach the Jingjue Ancient City marked on the map in about two days."
"Professor Chen, you are about to reach the Jingjue Ancient City. What are your thoughts?"
Professor Li asked from the side.
After all, Professor Chen had dedicated his life's work to the research of the Jingjue Ancient City.
Now that he was about to reach the ancient city, Professor Chen didn't seem to have any particular changes.
"Calm down, I've seen my fair share of the world."
Professor Chen chuckled.
Professor Li squinted at him, wondering when he had seen so much of the world.
"I didn't expect Professor Chen to be more worldly than I am."
Professor Li said with a smile. Professor Chen waved his hand.
"Not at all, it's all minor matters. You have secret agents with you, I can't compare."
"However, our water supply is running low. I don't know if we can make it."
Professor Chen looked at the water he had brought.
After a long journey, their water was almost gone.
"It's all that village head's fault for abandoning us and running away with several camels. Hmph, a traitor."
Chen Dongping said with youthful vigor.
His voice was filled with anger.
Earlier, the village head had said he wouldn't go in. After all the team members had entered, the village head had quietly slipped away.
His actions were incredibly cowardly.
This had caused dissatisfaction among many.
"Xiao Dong, perhaps he had his own reasons. Don't overthink it."
"Let's hurry on our way. The village head has already done us a great favor by bringing us this far."
Professor Chen said earnestly.
Chen Dongping lowered his head upon hearing this.
The group of experts, hungry and weary, continued towards the location on the map.
Time passed quietly.
Several days later.
The ship's engines roared.
Then, with a jolt, the ship docked at a port in Fushi Country.
Zhang Tian slightly opened his eyes.
"Holy cow, Fatty finally arrived. Fatty can't wait any longer!"
Wang Fatty was extremely excited and jumped out of bed.
Fortunately, the two fat men slept in the lower bunk. When the ship rocked violently at night, the sound was muffled in the lower bunk.
"Young Master Zhang, shall we go?"
Wu Tianzhen also wiped his hands and slung the surprise backpack he had brought over his shoulder.
Zhang Tian looked at Hu Bayi and Zhang Qilin.
Both of them were ready.
Zhang Tian waved his hand, and everyone walked towards the exit.
The door was opened, revealing several crew members lying on the ground. They had probably tried to spy on Zhang Tian and were instead affected by the hallucinogenic talismans Zhang Tian had used.
"Boss, why are there a few corpses in front of our door?"
Fatty nudged one of the crew members with his foot.
"Brother Kaixuan, these are not corpses, they are clearly dead dogs."
Wang Banyue chimed in, the two of them carrying on a banter.
"Brother Banyue, what do you think is your chance of success in this tomb raid?"
"Zhang Fei eating bean sprouts, a piece of cake. Zhuge Liang borrowing the east wind, Fatty here is ninety-nine percent sure!"
Wang Banyue gave a thumbs up.
Zhang Tian and the others ignored the two fat men.
"Young Master Zhang, the captain seems to be waiting for us."
Wu Tianzhen said, his eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.
"Old Hu, what do you think the captain wants?"
Zhang Tian asked with a smile.
"These people were probably sent by the captain to gather information, but they were captured by us. The captain will either apologize or offer us some benefits."
Hu Bayi said.
He had sensed people lurking outside their cabin earlier, and before he could act, Zhang Tian had subdued them with his yellow talismans.
The captain was not stupid; he knew Zhang Tian had already guessed his intentions. It was better to face him openly than to hide.
"Mr. Zhang, I apologize. I intended for my men to bring you some things, as you haven't eaten for a long time."
The captain said quickly as he saw Zhang Tian approaching.
He forced a smile onto his face.
"No need. Give me a car from Fushi Country, an SUV preferably."
"And gasoline. This matter is then settled, and we'll mind our own business."
Zhang Tian waved his hand dismissively, too lazy to bother with the presumptuous captain.
The captain, upon hearing this, smiled and quickly went to prepare.
After witnessing Zhang Tian's prowess, the captain became even more curious about Zhang Tian's secrets and wanted to satisfy his curiosity.
That's why he sent people to spy, but it ended up benefiting Zhang Tian.
Soon, the anchor was raised, and the gangplank was lowered.
Sailors began to disembark one after another, starting to change cargo.
The captain, from somewhere, had procured a car and several barrels of gasoline, enough for Zhang Tian to use for more than ten days.
"Uh, Mr. Zhang, this is my apology gift."
The captain gasped for breath.
"Alright, perhaps we'll meet again."
Zhang Tian waved to the captain, and under the watchful eyes of the captain and some wealthy individuals, the group left the ship.
Outside the ship, on a simple wooden bridge made of wood.
Zhang Tian took a deep breath, looking at everything before him.
During the war of resistance, Xia Guo's weapons and industries were all old-fashioned.
But looking at Fushi Country's ports, fishing boats, and security, they were all advanced equipment.
"This port is likely controlled by capital. I heard from my third uncle that Fushi Country is very poor internally."
Wu Tianzhen said, looking at the distant port.
Hearing this, Zhang Tian thought of Wu Tianzhen's third uncle.
He would likely find answers at the Kunlun Ancient Tomb.
Moreover, based on the current situation, Zhang Tian estimated that the Queen Mother of the West was probably still alive.
After all, she had researched the symbiotic system, and even the little turtles had lived to this day. As an immortal, she must still be alive.
Lost in thought, Zhang Tian shook his head and pushed these thoughts aside.
This trip was for revenge and tomb raiding, so why think about such things?
"Boss, this SUV is great, perfect for Fatty. Especially the rear, it's just like Fatty's."
Fatty patted the SUV the captain had procured, looking very pleased.
The SUV was a modified version, capable of seating six people comfortably.
And it was a convertible.
Well, it was a military vehicle, just with the roof removed.
Zhang Tian looked at the car, his lips twitching. He called this a "rear"?
Zhang Tian looked at the SUV's rear in neutral gear; it had only an exhaust pipe and nothing else.
Quite "revealing" with its pipe.
"Let's get in the car first, boss. I've checked the map. Should we go to Jingdu or Okinawa first?"
Hu Bayi said from the side, already sitting in the passenger seat.
Zhang Qilin leaped in and crouched inside the SUV.
"Let's go to Jingdu first."
Zhang Tian said after some thought.
He needed to find out precisely where the Divine Emperor was buried.
Wandering around without a clue was not Zhang Tian's style.