Chapter 2, The Pit

There are too many pits below, and it will inevitably become like this.

I have a bit of a headache. When it comes to matters like this, others would prefer it to be as quiet as possible. Some even go so far as to use explosives to blow up the tomb's roof, which is rare

In the forest at night, silence prevails, occasionally broken by the sound of birdsong, creating an eerie and unsettling atmosphere

To lead the herd of mountains!

The pit I have my eyes on is also located deep in the mountains, approximately seventy to eighty miles away from the place where I farm. The road is very difficult to traverse; at the beginning of the drive, there is a stretch of highway, but later on, over sixty miles consist entirely of uneven dirt mountain roads, with occasional glimpses of impoverished villages still living in cave dwellings.

It is just that it is dark here, and we do not dare to work openly, fearing that we might be discovered by the mountain guards, which would be quite troublesome. Therefore, we cannot see the face of this King of Hell clearly, but his walking posture is somewhat peculiar.

I could not afford to respond to him; I had seen the King of Hell before, a character even more ruthless than Brother Jun. Today, his behavior seemed off in every way, and I had already become alert.

Many of these ancient tombs are located deep in the mountains, desolate and uninhabited, resembling glittering gold mines buried in the depths of the mountains. The impoverished old farmers around, unable to make a living, are filled with envy and anger, and one by one, they turn to become tomb raiders. As a result, the trend of tomb robbing has become rampant, and due to the remote locations of these ancient tombs, it is extremely difficult to apprehend the culprits

The young man nestled in the back seat, grinning at me with a mouth full of decayed yellow teeth. His eyes appeared somewhat dull, and the whites had already turned a pale yellow, reminding me of the writings of Mr. Lu Xun that I had read during my school days. The ignorant and foolish people he depicted must have looked something like this.

Since Professor Qin is missing, I will treat this as a dead horse being used as a live one. I will not let go of any possible leads!

Coo, coo ... ...

Spending years alone in a dark and murky tomb, competing with the dead for food, over time, even a good person will change

What does it taste like

I sighed, but after glancing towards the west, my heart settled once again

Brother Jun jumped out of the car, followed closely by Huzi and Xiaoer

The more such traps there are, the higher the likelihood that Professor Qin will come here. In light of his kindness, I, Ye Xiaojiu, am worthy of making a comeback, even if it means colluding with a tiger.

We first select the site for the grave, then determine the exact location.

This mountain, known as Niu'er Mountain by the local villagers, has an unknown origin for its name, yet it is grand and imposing

Setting aside those shovels and explosives, when he moves things, his shirt occasionally lifts up, revealing an autumn shirt underneath, and below it, there is a noticeable bulge, clearly concealing a gun

It truly deserves this name. The Guancun Mountain originates from the Lüliang Mountains and has historically been a place where "the royal aura converges." The Niuer Mountain is situated in the middle section of Guancun Mountain, serving as the main peak of this area, standing majestically in all directions, with layers of peaks and ridges. On the east and west sides, it is embraced by the formidable presence of the dragon and tiger, while to the south, numerous small hills face each other from a distance. Within the surrounding mountains, the plains are expansive, and to the northwest, the mountains and waters converge, winding and flowing southwest. This is undoubtedly a terrain where mountains embrace water, harboring wind and gathering energy.

That pit must be a grand tomb

The mountain to the west is precisely where the pit I have my eye on is located

It should not be ! ''

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I have encountered such people many times; I chose to ignore him and sat down beside the soldier. I turned my head to glance at the back seat, where all the tools were prepared by them, very well organized. The shovels and ropes go without saying, and there were also detonators and explosives.

Upon seeing this, I was filled with anger and kicked him several times, driving him onto the vehicle as if I were herding a mule.

That pit is right here

In ancient times, when burying the deceased, it was essential to follow the principles of feng shui. Therefore, as descendants, when we dig graves, we must also consider the feng shui.

Soon, we ascended Niu'er Mountain. At the summit, the view was expansive, surrounded by towering pine trees and overgrown with wild grass

In my view, what Brother Jun is saying is nothing more than an attempt to make us retreat in the face of difficulty

After a moment, he furrowed his brows, put down his hands, and looked around with some vigilance

... ...

I do not believe in the concept of ghosts and gods, but the soldiers do believe in it

I have seen everything on the surface, but what is hidden in the shadows, Brother Jun is keeping it all concealed

Brother Jun's poor bun has really limited grip; it sways unsteadily on the mountain road, as if it could overturn at any moment

After tidying up our belongings, we set off towards Niuer Mountain

I have been digging graves and turning over soil for seven or eight years. Although I have not acquired much profound knowledge, I have gained some insight into feng shui and land assessment. With just a glance, I can discern the extraordinary nature of this mountain before me

They began to take their equipment out of the car

Why do you say that

Brother Jun dropped his belongings, brought his hands together, pressed them against his lips, and his Adam's apple moved as he emitted a series of sounds resembling the calls of a spotted dove

I feel that I have somewhat underestimated these three individuals

The soldier leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Why do I smell a hint of Brazilian barbecue?"

Upon reaching this point, the vehicle can no longer proceed further; however, the distance to the pit is not very far, only a few hundred meters away

... ...

At this moment, the sky was gradually darkening, and Jun Ge no longer babbled on with meaningless chatter. Perhaps he understood that since I dared to undertake such a significant venture, I was fully committed to it. Speaking a few words was utterly pointless, so we got into the car and set off.

Using this, they are basically all outlaws

Hey, is that son of a bitch Yama asleep?

I suddenly turned around and saw a dark figure slowly approaching us from a thicket on the left side

This is approximately their secret code with the King of Hell

This grandson became timid when faced with this situation, hesitating at that moment

As he spoke, he had already emerged from the bushes and was walking directly towards Jun Ge

With a hint of impatience, Huzi furrowed his brows and said: "It is still early; the night owl has not yet gone to sleep. I think he has been living too comfortably and wants to die"

This place embodies all the essential principles of feng shui. Not to mention nobles and high-ranking officials, even emperors could be buried here. When I first arrived, I was certain that there must be a grand tomb here. Following the flow of energy, I indeed found an ancient tomb at the convergence of several peaks. An ancient tomb would not have a burial mound; after the ravages of time, it is almost indistinguishable from the surrounding land.

As long as they comply with the rules, and can monopolize the benefits, why not take advantage of it

The King of Hell approached us step by step, his tone wooden and calm, devoid of any emotion. Occasionally, he raised his hand to scratch his back, and as he walked, he said: "I don't know why, but my back has been particularly itchy these past two days. No matter how much I scratch, it doesn't help at all; I have no sensation left, just like the last time I had surgery in the hospital when I was under half-body anesthesia."

Brother Jun let out a sigh of relief, lowered his hand, and said: "I thought someone was targeting this place again, and that you had been taken out."

I quickly pulled the soldier and retreated swiftly.

Where have you been

Looking at the physique, that person is indeed the King of Hell who has been lurking here all along

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A heavy, murky air permeates the steamed buns, causing discomfort

The reason is simple; the back of this King of Hell is indeed a vibrant and fiery red, the entire back is bright red and shiny, resembling glowing coals.

It is not carbon, but human flesh

As the saying goes, the universe has great connections, with luck as the primary factor; mountains and rivers possess true character, with momentum taking precedence

A rustling sound suddenly emerged to our left after a moment

Go back ! ! ''

Arrived at the destination

Brother Jun shook his head again, placing his hand on the edge of his lips, and began to emit a series of bird calls

Brother Jun remained calm, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, as he swung the steering wheel back and forth. A dilapidated van somehow felt like an off-road SUV under his control, resulting in our arrival being significantly ahead of schedule. We finally stopped in a mountain valley around ten o'clock in the evening

Not really, I have just been feeling a bit unwell these past couple of days

We are using all metal detectors. At that time, I took the device and tested it; it beeped continuously, indicating that there must be a large amount of metal objects underground. This is not a problem; something definitely happened.

At this moment, the King of Hell turned around, facing away from me

Once it is set, it will not be like what is described in novels, using a Luoyang shovel to dig pits. What era is this? Who would still use such an antique?

My hometown is surrounded by the Guanchen Mountains on all sides, making it a typical mountainous county town. However, it is rich in historical relics, adjacent to the ancient passes of the Great Wall, which historically served as a crucial barrier against the incursions of northern nomadic tribes. It began to decline during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. In the past, there were many noble families stationed here to guard the borders, leaving behind numerous ancient tombs, as well as ancient cities and military garrisons. Moreover, these sites are of considerable age, and most of the artifacts unearthed are quite valuable.