Bab 344: Chapter 344: Why Am I So Unlucky?
The most active mind belonged to the clan elder.
He didn't know what the crystal was, but he knew it was definitely something good. Now, after hearing the records on the stone tablet, he really had some ideas.
Immortal blood?
Although he didn't know exactly what it was, the records on the stone tablet were quite sensational.
The emperor swallowed it and died on the spot.
Overnight, no one in the imperial palace was spared.
Just thinking about it was terrifying.
He could also understand what they meant by meteorite. A drop of blood stained the meteorite and didn't dissipate, indicating that the blood was incredibly resilient and definitely extraordinary.
"Don't look at me. Looking at me won't do you any good."
The one-eyed man noticed the elder's strange, greedy gaze. He glared at him, warning him to mind his own business and not to covet things that wouldn't be his.
Would it be dangerous to keep it hidden in his bosom?
He wasn't afraid of others stealing it, but rather the terrifying nature of the crystal. What if it entered his body?
Wouldn't he become some half-human, half-demon creature?
Thinking about it, it should be fine.
He had already put it away, and there hadn't been any problems. There definitely wouldn't be any problems. He was just overthinking.
The clan elder whispered, "Young Master, we won't gain any benefits by following them."
"Why would you think that? If it weren't for them, we wouldn't have made it this far. Be optimistic, and don't overthink it," Wu Sheng said.
He was most afraid of his clansmen having such thoughts.
They needed to face reality.
The clan elder knew the Young Master was right and remained silent.
The discussion in the live stream continued.
The powerful figures watching the situation through the live stream were deeply shocked. They hadn't expected it to be so dangerous. Given the situation they just witnessed, they definitely wouldn't be able to handle it with their abilities.
If they encountered it, they would surely die.
Instantly, many people dismissed the thoughts in their hearts.
The one-eyed man said, "This imperial mausoleum has great research value, but it's a pity..."
Indeed, it was a pity.
If it weren't so dangerous, they could have archaeologists come and excavate the site, potentially leading to significant discoveries.
"The problem is a bit complicated. The difficulties we encountered on the way here are hard for us to handle with our strength. So how was the deceased emperor buried here?" Wu Sheng asked.
The one-eyed man said, "There were many capable people in ancient times. Having some special means was quite normal, nothing worth mentioning."
The topics they were discussing held no interest for Lin Fan and the others.
They even felt it was a waste of time.
Lin Fan stroked Little Bao's head and asked, "How are you feeling?"
"Okay, just a little scared earlier," Little Bao said.
Lin Fan smiled, "Don't worry about it. With me here, I won't let you get hurt."
"What about me?" Old Zhang asked, clearly vying for attention.
"You too," Lin Fan said with a smile.
Such camaraderie was enviable.
Sun Xiao, for example, was very envious of their friendship. When would he be able to achieve such a level of friendship?
He was truly envious.
So envious that he almost vomited blood.
Their journey seemed like a leisurely stroll, but for others, it was life-threatening.
Mu Hao and the others were watching the live stream.
They didn't dare to follow Lin Fan's pace and instead went up the mountain from another side, encountering quite a bit of trouble.
Bei Tao, who was lurking beside them as a lackey, felt a sense of impending danger.
Mu Hao, the powerful figure from the Starry Sky Clan, didn't give him much of a sense of security.
He somewhat regretted choosing this guy.
But there was no other way.
He was already deeply involved. Powerful figures also had their pride. If they knew he had betrayed them, there would probably be nowhere he could go.
"Let's go, this centipede is difficult to deal with," Mu Hao shouted.
The thousand-legged centipede in front of them was impervious to swords and spears, just like a turtle with an incredibly hard shell. It could also spit poisonous fog, which was highly toxic and corrosive.
A single touch was fatal.
Bei Tao was just paddling along.
He didn't dare to confront the centipede head-on.
When they found a shortcut, they were all excited. However, they didn't expect that when they passed a dilapidated stupa, Mu Hao, being restless, lifted the cover of the stupa and saw a golden bowl. Thinking it was something good, he directly opened it.
In the end, he released the thousand-legged centipede.
This centipede was extremely vicious, tens of meters long, a true behemoth. Not only was it fast and highly defensive, its poisonous fog was also incredibly potent.
Several Starry Sky Clan powerhouses died.
If they continued to tangle with it, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The annihilation of the entire army was not out of the question.
Afterwards, in a safe place, they collapsed, leaning against ancient trees, gasping for breath, sweating profusely. They all felt a lingering fear from what had just happened.
It was truly too dangerous.
So many people died, yet they gained nothing. Just thinking about it made it clear that this was a losing proposition.
"Damn it!"
"This is such bullshit!"
Mu Hao cursed with a gloomy face, his heart burning with unwillingness.
"What is this? The people here are so weak, but the things we encounter are increasingly terrifying. What is going on?"
He felt it was unfair.
Why could others have smooth sailing while they faced so many hardships? They either encountered that crazy Lin Fan or these monsters that shouldn't have appeared.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
"Damn it!"
Mu Hao angrily raised his hand and slammed it on the ground. Clang, a crisp sound rang out.
"Huh! When did this thing get here?"
He looked down and saw the golden bowl beside his hand. The centipede had been released from it. Seeing this thing, he was so angry that he wanted to smash it to pieces.
But he held back.
He picked it up and looked at it carefully.
"This thing can suppress the centipede, which means it's a good thing," Mu Hao muttered to himself, then looked at Bei Tao, "What do you think this is for?"
Bei Tao looked at the golden bowl. His first thought was, isn't this just a tool for bald donkeys to beg for food? But after what had just happened, he didn't think it was a useless item.
"Can I take a closer look?"
Mu Hao tossed the golden bowl to him.
After taking it, he looked at it carefully. The material seemed to be real gold, and the surface was very smooth. There was a Buddhist seal on the inner surface of the bowl, and the inner wall seemed to be carved with some patterns.
After pondering for a moment, it seemed to be the Eight Deities of Buddhism.
Bei Tao's expression remained calm, without any change. His mind was currently in turmoil, filled with many thoughts. In the current cultivation system, there were only medical, Buddhist, Taoist, and Maoshan sects.
As for other systems, he didn't pay attention to them.
This was an item related to Buddhism.
It definitely had a significant purpose.
Currently, the most recognized powerful figure in Buddhism was the one-eyed man, a Heavenly King level powerhouse, which corresponded to the True Essence Realm in the Starry Sky system. However, he didn't know that the one-eyed man's strength had greatly improved and was no longer a True Essence Realm powerhouse.
He had widened the gap with everyone else.
"Well? You look like you're possessed. Is it a good thing?" Mu Hao asked.
Bei Tao respectfully said, "My lord, this item is somewhat extraordinary. It feels very similar to something I've seen before, but I can't recall it at the moment. I have a suggestion, but I don't know if you're willing to listen."
"Let's hear it," Mu Hao said.
Bei Tao said, "Given the current situation, we definitely won't gain any advantage here. Why don't we go to my organization and properly study this golden bowl? Being able to suppress such a terrifying centipede, it's definitely not an ordinary object. Perhaps it's a temporarily obscured treasure."
He definitely had selfish motives for saying this.
He wanted to take this treasure back.
Although Mu Hao was always being beaten, his strength was truly formidable, not something they could compare to. He simply hoped to obtain something useful.
Mu Hao pondered, thinking things over.
Although what Bei Tao said made him a little unhappy, there was no other way. Who made Bei Tao speak so humbly, and what he said made some sense?
He was about to explode with anger.
At first, he thought that with his strength, coming here would be a piece of cake. Only now did he realize that it was all bullshit. It was too damn dangerous.
"Alright, you have a point. Besides, I also want to see what your organization is like."
Mu Hao agreed with Bei Tao's words.
Bei Tao smiled. What seemed like a lackey's smile was actually a symbol of a successful scheme.
No matter how many difficulties they encountered, life had to go on.
Zhuang Xiao was the embodiment of this statement.
The fact that he was still alive didn't mean he was powerful, but rather that he was lucky and had an unyielding spirit, persisting until the end.
He was currently in a terrible state.
The clan elder had been killed, obliterated, not even a scrap of flesh remained. Thinking about this made him feel extremely aggrieved.
Bastard.
Why treat my clan's elder so cruelly?
Did they really think the Zhuang Clan was easy to bully?
He was waiting for his clan's powerful figures to arrive. When that time came, he would make them pay the price.
He would forever remember that name… Lin Fan.
It was this guy.
Unforgettable.
He had sensed the imposing aura emanating from that direction earlier, but he didn't have any thoughts about it. The difference in strength was too great. In his current state, he definitely wouldn't gain any advantage.
"Who?"
At this moment, Zhuang Xiao's expression turned serious as he vigilantly looked around.
Soon, he saw a figure.
A beautiful woman.
"Are you from the Starry Sky Clan?" Demon God Sister asked.
Zhuang Xiao frowned. The beautiful woman in front of him gave him a bad feeling. She exuded a destructive aura, belonging to a different kind.
Stay calm!
Composed!
Don't panic!
He secretly warned himself, telling himself not to be anxious, especially now with this somewhat unreadable beauty in front of him. She posed a certain danger to him.
"That's right, I am the Young Master of the Zhuang Clan from the Starry Sky Clan. Who are you?" Zhuang Xiao asked with a strong voice, giving the impression that he wasn't panicking at all. If she dared to lay a hand on him, she would definitely regret it.
Demon God Sister smiled, a radiant smile, like a fairy, which made Zhuang Xiao stare. If this were back in his clan, he would definitely make this beauty his concubine.
But now…
He watched with an expressionless face.
"What are you smiling about?" Zhuang Xiao asked, frowning.
As soon as he finished speaking, his expression drastically changed.
Demon God Sister directly attacked him, her five fingers spreading out and grabbing his head. Instantly, a mysterious power enveloped him.
Zhuang Xiao exclaimed, "You're going to search my soul…"
"You guessed right," Demon God Sister said with a smile.
Her beautiful smile formed a stark contrast with her domineering actions.
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