The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 553 - 524 Coveting, Struggle_1

Chapter 553: Chapter 524 Coveting, Struggle_1

Second Brother Lu couldn’t be bothered to look for Boss Lu and also guessed that the Boss was probably no longer alive, otherwise, he would have already returned to the Lu family.

All he needed was to handle the big tomb here, and he could inherit the position of Family Head, so he didn’t want to waste time searching for Boss Lu.

After returning, he gathered a few brothers and made ample preparations.

Second Brother Lu was meticulous in his planning because there had always been people around the back mountain of Qijia Village, so it was very difficult to seize the opportunity without causing a stir.

At the same time, Second Brother Lu was also bold, coming up with a strategy to create a diversion.

Everyone was initially against it, but now it seemed that their approach was correct.

The tunnel they were digging from this cave was estimated to be completed by tomorrow afternoon, and the day after tomorrow, they could take the items and leave this place.

Huashan frowned, thinking to himself, "These tomb robbers are indeed clever, but the big tomb these tomb robbers are trying to enter, and the objects of their search, are they in the same place?"

"Once this job is done, Second Brother will be the Family Head, and in the future, we will all be Second Brother’s loyal followers." Ma Si said, "Second Brother, I’m devoted to you for life. It’s only after following you that we brothers have enjoyed these good days."

"Yes!" another person chimed in, also hoping that Second Brother Lu would become the Family Head so they could reap more benefits.

Second Brother Lu was full of confidence, saying, "We are brothers who have been through life and death together. I remember all the good you’ve done for me. After we finish this job, there will surely be plenty of rewards for everyone."

The five of them spoke with zeal, but their hands didn’t slow down in their work.

As Huashan descended the mountain, he concealed his movements, but when he reached the mid-mountain, he was unexpectedly stopped by someone.

It wasn’t so much that he was stopped, but that there was a person standing on a small hillside, right on the path Huashan was taking.

"Who are you?" Huashan asked, assuming a fighting stance.

"Hehe, Nephew Hua, wandering around in the back mountain at this late hour, surely you’re not here to admire the scenery?" The young man turned around, clearly recognizing Huashan.

This man, Cui Heng, was Cui Ying’s uncle and the junior martial brother of his teacher.

Huashan was surprised when he heard the voice, recognizing who it was, and said, "Junior Uncle, what brought you here?"

"The Master was worried about you all, so he sent me to follow," Cui Heng said. "I am now an archaeological expert at the Huai City Museum, what have you found out?"

Huashan, seeing his Junior Uncle asking, knew it was one of his own, and he didn’t hide anything, saying, "There’s a group of tomb robbers on the mountain, the ones who robbed the big tomb here a few years ago."

"What’s their background?" Cui Heng asked, "Are they from the Ma Family of Guangdong Province, the Hu Family of North Province, or the Lu Family of South Province?"

Huashan thought for a moment and replied, "It should be the Lu Family of South Province, I heard someone addressing one of them as Second Brother Lu!"

"Oh!" Cui Heng nodded, "Let’s keep these people around, let them open up the pathway to the big tomb first. We’ll turn their scheme to our advantage, and make use of them for our own purposes. By the way, do you know when they can enter the tomb?"

"It’s estimated to be tomorrow night," Huashan said, "Junior Uncle, how is the archaeology going on your side?"

Cui Heng sneered, "Those people only know how to fight for fame and profit. Only Director Yang and a few others have genuine expertise. By the time they realize the false nature of those robber tunnels, it will probably take a few more days. We’ll use this time to enter the tomb and find the items that are useful to us."

"Yes, Junior Uncle," Huashan said, "So, are we going to follow these tomb robbers into the tomb?"

"Mhm," Cui Heng said, "Just the two of us will go down for this matter, and let Ying stay up top to keep watch for us."

"I’ve got it, Junior Uncle," Huashan said, confident that with his Junior Uncle joining them, their mission would surely be a success this time.

"It’s getting late, you better head down the mountain," Cui Heng said, bidding Huashan to leave.

After leaving Huashan, Cui Heng went up the mountain to scout the terrain, and only returned to the archaeological camp when it was almost dawn.

At Huashan, after Cui Heng had left, Huo Yingjie gracefully arrived.

Interesting!

He also wanted to see what exactly was inside the tomb that made these people flock to it like moths to a flame.

Cui Heng’s figure was like a ghost, unnoticed by anyone. Even the people in the same tent as him didn’t realize he was there, as they were fast asleep.

When daylight came, the archaeological team continued their systematic survey.

Inside, Director Yang was anxious, constantly urging the staff below to speed up and be even more careful and cautious.

Up on the mountain, the undercurrents were stirring, yet He Tiantian was completely unaware, busy being Qi Xiaoyan’s bridesmaid!

He Tiantian was so busy, she seemed even busier than the bride!

During the night, Second Brother Lu finally broke through to the tomb.

"Second Brother Lu, we’ve finally succeeded," one of the men said excitedly. "Shall we go down now?"

Second Brother Lu was also very pleased; it was almost the same time as he had anticipated, and everything was going smoothly.

"No need to go down yet, let it air out first. Let’s eat first and then go in during the late night," Second Brother Lu said. A tomb like this that has been sealed for a long time contained a lot of filth.

While saying this, he lit a candle at the entrance of the tomb robber’s tunnel.

This candle, even in conditions without wind, flickered with a small flame, as if it could be snuffed out by a slight misstep.

A group went to eat, leaving one person behind to watch the candle.

Having eaten, the group rested, conserving their energy.

In the dead of night, the light from the candle grew stronger and brighter. Second Brother Lu, seeing the increased flame, said, "Brothers, let’s get to work."

Everyone was prepared and entered the tomb in turns, leaving one person above to keep watch.

Not long after Second Brother Lu went down, Cui Heng, Huashan, and Cui Ying arrived effortlessly knocking out the tomb robber who was keeping watch.

"Ying’er, you keep watch above. If anything happens, you can use the Teleportation Talisman to let us know," Cui Heng said, not wanting his niece to follow him down.

"Uncle, let me go. I also want to see what it is we desperately need inside," Cui Ying pled. Those few tomb robbers were not a concern; she wasn’t afraid!

Cui Heng frowned and said, "The yin energy is heavy below, so you’d better not go down. This mission is critical, and we must be quick and decisive."

"Junior sister, you keep watch for us outside," Huashan said. "Once we get the item, we leave here immediately."

"We don’t have much time, let’s go down quickly," Cui Heng said sternly. If his niece didn’t listen, he was ready to knock her out right then and there.

Seeing her uncle’s grim face, Cui Ying reluctantly nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll wait for you guys up here."

"That’s being obedient," Cui Heng said. "Don’t worry, I’ll bring you back a nice item."

"Thank you, uncle," Cui Ying finally felt a bit better hearing that.

Cui Heng and Huashan went down through the tomb robber’s tunnel, leaving Cui Ying bored and on guard.

As the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, Huo Yingjie arrived, followed by the Snake King in human form.