Chapter 3, Survival in the Tomb

At this moment, the sun was slightly inclined to the west, indicating that it was afternoon. Long Tianyu chose a patch of flat ground adorned with flowers and grass, in a spot where the sunlight was just right, and gently placed the beautiful woman down, saying: "Let us rest here for a while, bask in the sun, to avoid the chill entering our bodies and catching a cold"

The woman originally saw that the more than 200 individuals on the opposing side were all fierce warriors who had fought valiantly for Qin Shi Huang, while the man beside her was but one, unarmed. The disparity in strength was evident, and she had already resigned herself to certain death. She reflected that her fate was not too cruel; at least before her demise, she could meet a heroic figure who would fight for her life and death. She hoped that after death, their souls would be together, and even if they did not enter the cycle of reincarnation, at least in this dark tomb, she would have a companion.

Long Tianyu was aware that there were only a few bullets left, while the Qin soldiers still numbered over sixty. He took a deep breath, turned his head towards the beautiful woman, and whispered, "Find a place to hide; I will take care of them!"

Long Tianyu, after finishing his words, was the first to remove his charred and tattered military uniform, along with his holster, the gear inside his clothing, and his bulletproof vest, revealing a strong upper body. Due to his long-term participation in various sports training and bodybuilding activities, his firm abdominal muscles and broad chest displayed the masculine charm of a man

The imposing Mongolian general issued a command, and the soldiers raised their long spears and sharp swords, surging forward. A cold light flickered in the tomb, and an aura of murderous intent immediately enveloped the scene

The treasured sword suddenly pierced into the garment, yet the blade could not advance further, leaving the Qin general stunned and at a loss.

The beautiful woman, intimidated by the might of the Qin soldiers, could not help but tremble, her delicate head instinctively retreating into his embrace, resembling a frightened rabbit, which was truly endearing.

The deafening explosions and blinding light caused the Qin soldiers, who surged forward in an instant, to be struck down by bullets, their bodies lying lifeless on the spot

Long Tianyu saw her resting her delicate head, her pale face regaining a hint of blush, her expression shy, with her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, droplets of water continuously dripping from her hair, her beautiful eyes bashful, and her red lips resembling ripe cherries, making one unable to resist the urge to take a bite.

After a long while, using the light from my watch, I crawled in the cave for quite some time before finally locating the groove formed by the crash of the flying saucer against the waterfall cliff. However, to my surprise, the entrance was blocked by a pile of fallen stones, preventing any exit.

Long Tianyu looked around and noticed that there were no enemies left, feeling a slight sense of relief. He thought about how his handgun had been knocked away and couldn't help but sigh, lamenting the loss. However, considering that the gun was out of bullets and that there was no ammunition available for purchase in this era, he felt that keeping it by his side would be of no use, and thus he felt much more at ease.

Long Tianyu focused his mind and held his breath, relying on his instincts to aim at the figure. He pulled the trigger, and with only one bullet left in the magazine, amidst the thick smoke, it struck accurately on the opponent's left shoulder.

Long Tianyu, fearing for the safety of the woman, let out a low shout and executed a risky maneuver, using his own back to block the sword.

Suddenly, General Qin grasped the strategy, changing tactics midway, transforming a defensive move into an offensive strike, directly targeting the core of the two individuals. The angle and force of his grip were executed with exquisite precision. If Long Tianyu were to evade again, it would inevitably harm the beautiful woman in his arms

Seeing this situation, the Qin general exerted all his strength and shouted, "Rebel, meet your end!" The long sword, swift as thunder and lightning, fiercely pierced into Long Tianyu's back

With a single sound of "bang," an armor-piercing round was fired, penetrating the chest of the Qin general. The force was so intense that it pierced through clothing and armor, instantly exiting through the back. The bullet, still carrying residual force, embedded itself deep into a wall several yards away

Long Tianyu thought: The other exits of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum are all equipped with traps, and one cannot enter recklessly. Only this exit is the safest and most direct. He reached into his pocket and took out a ballpoint pen, which contained a miniature detonator with explosive capabilities. He pressed the top of the pen three times, setting it to detonate in 30 seconds, and then inserted it among the rubble. Holding his beloved, he stepped back to the side. Just as she was puzzled, a loud bang suddenly echoed, blasting open an entrance. Bright light streamed through the water curtain into the cave, though not strong, it felt quite dazzling.

Long Tianyu calmly assessed the position, then pulled the trigger of his pistol. The buckshot, explosive rounds, and armor-piercing bullets were fired in rapid succession, instantly penetrating armor and shattering bones, with blood and flesh flying everywhere

The Qin army general wore a face full of suspicion, unsure of what he was rambling about. He shouted, "Bold thief, why do you not surrender? Wait until I eliminate you, you scoundrel!" As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his treasured sword, a flash of blue light gleaming, and swiftly rushed up the stone steps to stab at the figure in the picture.

Long Tianyu wiped the bloodstains from the dagger on the corpse a couple of times before sheathing it back into her boot; reflecting on the earlier scene was indeed thrilling. Had it not been for the circumstances of the 21st century, where one must be equipped with various gear and protective measures to guard against terrorist assassination attempts, she might have truly become a spirit beneath the tomb of Emperor Qin.

"Brother Long, what should we do now?" the woman asked softly. Having just heard him introduce himself, she silently etched his name in her heart, thinking: "This man's name must be remembered for a lifetime, and I will repay him in the future!"

Long Tianyu gazed at her beautiful face, as radiant as snow, and felt a stir in his heart. He thought to himself that beauty often meets with misfortune; it was truly unjust for someone so stunning to be buried alive. Compassion welled up within him, and he lifted her in his arms, stepping down the stairs to seek the way out of the tomb.

As the two fell into the pool and had just sunk halfway, they were gradually lifted to the surface by the buoyancy. Long Tianyu embraced the mermaid and climbed ashore. Looking around, he saw the lush mountains and forests, the shadows of the trees swaying, the river winding, and the silver snake lying across it, creating an exceptionally beautiful scene

After a cloud of smoke rolled in, a figure emerged from behind the soldiers, swinging a sword downwards

Long Tianyu was gently called by a beautiful woman, pulling him back from his boundless thoughts to reality. He said, "Of course we should leave first; we cannot stay here for long. The air is becoming increasingly thin, and if we don't leave soon, we will soon suffocate from lack of oxygen."

Yet the woman tightened her grip with her delicate hand and, in a pitiful tone, said: "Do not abandon me; I would rather die together with you!"

The general had not yet discerned what the hidden weapon was, and amidst his confusion, a wave of excruciating pain surged through his nerves. He let out a terrible scream: "What a swift hidden weapon!" His body trembled, and he collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

He swiftly drew a military dagger from his combat boots with his right hand. Taking advantage of the Qin general's astonishment, he turned and thrust the dagger directly into the opponent's chest. In an instant, he withdrew it and leaped back three feet to avoid any dying struggle from the Qin general. This military dagger was designed with a blood groove; upon withdrawal, a three-foot-long jet of blood erupted from the chest of the Qin army leader. With a muffled groan, his face displayed anger and unwillingness as he fell lifeless to the ground.

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At this moment, the woman became shy, her cheeks flushed. Long Tianyu guessed that she was probably embarrassed to take off her clothes. He smiled slightly, gathered a few pieces of firewood and branches, and quickly built a simple wooden frame in front of her to hang their clothes on, blocking each other's view. He said, "Now you can't see anything. You are currently very weak and cannot be exposed to the cold. Your clothes are soaked in lake water, which can easily lead to illness. Let me start a fire, and then you can dry your clothes." After saying this, he turned around to collect firewood and flint.

Long Tianyu held the woman in his arms, dodging left and right amidst the sword light. In the blink of an eye, he had already evaded the opponent's seven consecutive strikes. Each sword strike was executed with an exceptionally cunning angle, resembling bolts of lightning slicing through the air.

At this moment, Long Tianyu had already taken off his pants and military boots, leaving only a pair of underpants on his body. He turned to look at the beautiful woman and was quite curious about the red bellyband on her chest, recalling that women in ancient times did not wear bras and had to use this as a substitute

Long Tianyu listened briefly, wrapping his left arm around the beauty, pressing her closely against his back. With his right hand, he drew out the "War God - M16" automatic pistol from his bosom, and coldly stated: "Everything here belongs entirely to the national property. No one is allowed to claim it as private, including myself, and you all as well"

The woman's cheeks flushed slightly as she shook her head and said, "With you by my side, I fear nothing!"

The woman had long been terrified in the pitch-black underground royal tomb. Now, upon hearing that she could soon leave the tomb, she was filled with joy and no longer cared to ask what "hypoxia" meant

Long Tianyu felt a pang of shame, having committed murder as soon as he returned to ancient times. However, considering the brutal reality of the Warring States period under the strong Qin, where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, there was no room for compassion. If he had not had a handgun for self-defense, it would have been his own life at stake. Since, to the Qin soldiers, life was as insignificant as grass, why should he lose his life without cause? If they wished to kill him, they would have to pay a heavy price.

The beautiful woman felt her face flush, thinking: "He is truly handsome!" After a moment of hesitation, she removed her pure white garment. As it was late summer, she was not wearing much. After taking off the plain white dress, she was left with only a red bellyband and a pair of shorts. Her cheeks turned red, and she felt embarrassed to continue undressing.

Long Tianyu carried her to the cave entrance, observing the turbulent flow of the waterfall, calculating the necessary run-up to escape the impact of the water and successfully land in the lake. He looked down and asked, "Are you afraid to jump off the waterfall cliff from here?"

A general of the Qin army stood at the front of the formation, drew his sword, and pointed its blade at the two individuals, shouting: "Who are you? Dare to sneak into the imperial tomb with ill intentions, you deserve to be punished!"

At that moment, several explosions were suddenly heard, and the Qin soldiers charging forward had all fallen down, their faces filled with astonishment, their bodies unable to contain their excitement. They thought to themselves: Could it be that heaven has sent a celestial general to rescue us?

Long Tianyu responded with a smile, thinking to himself: "How could such a gentle and compliant beauty be underestimated?" Taking a deep breath, he tightly embraced the lovely lady and swiftly charged out, bursting through the rushing curtain of water at the cave's entrance. With the speed of the flowing water, he instantly plunged into the pool below.

However, his evasions were remarkably swift and skillful. Had he not trained in Jeet Kune Do and traditional Chinese martial arts for several years, he would likely have been cleaved in two by that sword. At times, it was not merely his eyesight but rather his instinct for danger that allowed him to anticipate the opponent's strikes, enabling him to dodge in advance. As a result, General Qin repeatedly struck empty air, returning without success.

A spray of fresh blood splattered, and the figure staggered, causing the long sword to lose its original position and force, instead slicing through the back end of his pistol, which flew out of his hand. Long Tianyu saw the cold light rise again and hurriedly embraced the beauty, retreating swiftly to evade the sword's edge. All he heard was a series of hissing sounds, like the whistling of air, enveloping Long Tianyu in a swirl of sword energy.

The woman brushed aside the wet clothes on the wooden rack and gazed at the figure of Long Tianyu gradually walking away. Her heart trembled; she had not expected that this extraordinary man not only possessed heroic skills and exceptional courage but was also so attentive and gentle, unlike many men in the world. She had encountered too many noble families, court officials, and wandering swordsmen, and which one of them did not first think about how to obtain her body and take advantage of her vulnerability? Yet he was so considerate and meticulous, truly a gentleman. If she missed this opportunity, it would surely be a lifelong regret.

Long Tianyu, upon witnessing the scene before him, where the Terracotta Warriors came to life, was astonished and exclaimed: "The Imperial Guards of the Great Qin?"

Long Tianyu was both angry and amused. "You want to die, but I still want to live!" However, the beauty was in a weak state, left aside and unable to care for herself. If the Qin soldiers came, taking advantage of his inattention, they might strike her down with a single sword or capture her to threaten him, which would inevitably distract him. At that moment, his heroic spirit surged, and he pulled her close to his side, shouting at the remaining Qin soldiers, "Come at me together! Do you think Long Tianyu fears life and death?"

Facing the more than one hundred Qin soldiers rushing forward, Long Tianyu gritted his teeth and made a resolute decision. Today’s events would be determined by power; it was either you die or I perish. He pulled the trigger, and with a series of loud bangs, three detonating bombs and four cluster bombs were fired.

The beautiful woman still felt lingering fear as she beheld a battalion of over 200 tomb guards, each one a valiant warrior capable of holding off a hundred foes. Yet, in an instant, he single-handedly slaughtered them all, causing her heart to tremble and viewing him as a deity.

The woman buried her delicate head in his embrace; at that moment, she felt an unparalleled sense of safety. She even believed that only by entrusting her entire life to such a heroic man would her existence be worthwhile, as he could protect her completely and keep her safe

Long Tianyu thought: "Let's see whether your sword is faster or my gun!" His right arm extended forward, the infrared scanning dot aimed directly at the chest of the Qin guard commander.

Long Tianyu felt a sharp pain in his back as the sword's edge pierced him. He was well aware that the bulletproof vest he was wearing was the latest nano bulletproof technology. Not to mention a sharp sword, even the first round of armor-piercing ammunition could not penetrate it. However, the force exerted by the opponent was too great; a mere prick from the sword tip caused a faint pain in his flesh, and an imperceptible sword energy seeped in slightly.

Especially since he feared for his own safety, he unexpectedly used his body to shield the other from the sharp sword. His heart shattered completely, with tears staining the cheeks of the beautiful figure before him, as he exerted all his strength to hold tightly onto the heroic person in front of him

The woman let out a soft cry, pressing tightly against the man's chest, feeling that only in this way could she find a sense of security. She thought that if today was destined to end in death, being buried together with this man would no longer leave her feeling lonely or afraid.