Chapter 4, Deception Pit

This speed is already quite fast, and we should thank those unfortunate souls from Ningwu. If it weren't for them digging the tunnel haphazardly, it would likely take us an entire night just to break into the pit.

This is a scam.

In the tunnel, only the sound of Brother Jun's "huffing and puffing" as he dug in the soil remained

Brother Jun raised his hand and pointed at me with a feigned smile that did not reach his eyes. He was too lazy to argue with me, so he tied the other end of the rope around his waist and, holding the shovel, crawled into the tunnel.

Pit, I must go down, after all, they seek wealth, and I am looking for someone. This pit, the place we are currently in has not been breached by a theft tunnel, it seems to have not been robbed, but the area of a large tomb extends widely, which does not mean that other places are free of theft tunnels. What if Professor Qin entered from another location

After about half an hour, a shout from Jun Ge came from the tunnel: "Brothers, come down, it's opened!"

It is no wonder that Jun Ge has a dark expression; he has been waiting for a long time, hoping to strike it big here, but unfortunately, things did not go as he wished, and he encountered such a pitfall

At this moment, the soldiers and the young attendant entered the tomb chamber one after another, and upon seeing this situation, their expressions varied.

The soldier sits under the tree behind me, smoking and constantly shaking his leg to relieve anxiety

Shuidongzi is a pit of poor quality that is filled with water, and falling into it can lead to drowning.

As for why such pits appear, it goes without saying that it is due to the fear instilled by tomb raiders

Our ancestors in Huaxia were superstitious about becoming immortals and achieving eternal life, which led to a considerable number of masters in "alchemy." However, I have not heard of anyone truly attaining immortality. Instead, during the process of alchemy, many powerful substances were developed, such as gunpowder. In addition, there are many explosive medicinal stones, the power of which is beyond what a flesh-and-blood body can withstand. Some of these substances have been used for theft prevention, which is what I refer to as "Dan fire."

Moments later, I entered the tomb.

I glanced around and soon understood the reason.

I have never witnessed it myself, but a friend from Shaanbei has. The owner of the pit he entered is a formidable character. The "Dan Huo" is hidden in a coffin, and when the coffin is opened, it explodes directly, playing a game of mutual destruction. One of his companions fell victim to it; the scene at that moment was quite terrifying. His companion was instantly shattered, and he let out a scream, with a piece of cooked flesh flying into his mouth. He said it tasted similar to Beggar's Chicken. Since then, that guy from Shaanbei has not eaten meat for ten years.

Open the coffin

No matter how powerful one was in life, after death, everyone must heed the expressions of people like us. Take Wei Gaozu Cao Pi for example; even at the time of his death, he proclaimed to the world that he desired a simple burial. This was nothing more than a message to people like us that there is nothing in his tomb, so do not disturb him

This pit is not a grand tomb

The tunnel is only wide enough for one person to pass through, sloping downward. Due to its narrowness, even crawling is somewhat difficult. The soil inside has been charred black, and the air is somewhat murky, filled with the scent of burnt black powder. Fortunately, it is not very deep, measuring less than twenty meters. In the distance, a faint light can be seen; it is the flashlight of Brother Jun, who has already gone down.

I clung to the rope he was pulling down, advancing slowly.

Therefore, there are not many who truly buy into this, even among fathers and sons; typically, it is the father who takes the plunge, not the son

Brother Jun stood at the entrance of the tunnel with a flashlight in hand, his face dark and resembling that of a corpse, tinged with a bluish hue under the dim light

I have most likely encountered such a tomb

In ancient times, tomb raiders would first examine the feng shui to determine a general area, and then use shovels or similar tools to dig up the soil to assess its quality. If the soil contained fragments of porcelain, bricks, tiles, or metal, there was a high probability that a tomb lay beneath. They would then dig from the location where these items were found. Consequently, some tomb owners, having secured a prime feng shui location, would mix fragments of porcelain and other materials into the soil surrounding their tombs to deter theft. As a result, even if tomb raiders identified a general area, accurately digging to locate the tomb would prove challenging. Thus, some tomb owners, having secured a prime feng shui location, would mix fragments of porcelain and other materials into the soil surrounding their tombs to deter theft. As a result, even if tomb raiders identified a general area, accurately digging to locate the tomb would prove challenging.

I am indeed pleased to see him like this, but the situation of the pit is already apparent, and I am somewhat disappointed. This tomb is too small, contrary to my previous assumptions, and it is unlikely that there are any undiscovered tunnels. Professor Qin should not have been here.

I was the second to go down

The fire that erupts from the pit is not a natural phenomenon; it is one of the anti-theft measures set up by the ancient nobility. We also refer to it as "hidden fire." Most of it consists of combustible gases. Of course, I have also heard of instances where "red fire" was thrown into the pit to burn people.

According to convention, when entering the pit, it is generally one or two people who go down, while others either keep watch or receive items from above. Unfortunately, the one who goes down usually does not have a good outcome. If the items handed up happen to be valuable, would you still wish to come back up

I smiled and looked around, saying: "Brother Jun is joking. You know this place best, so of course you should take the lead. If you ask me, this is a desolate area. As long as we don't act openly and brazenly, the forest rangers won't find us. There's no need to be so cautious. Shall we go together?"

In ancient times, anyone with a bit of ability would construct their tombs according to the standards of a residence, with several burial chambers. For nobles and aristocrats, the scale would be even larger, and for emperors, it is beyond imagination. Sometimes, burial pits would be located several dozen miles away, which illustrates the scale of these tombs.

This exceeds the scope of my understanding, leading me to involuntarily think of matters related to ghosts and deities

At that moment, Jun Ge walked over, holding a rope in his hand, one end already tied to a nearby pine tree. As he let out the rope, he raised his eyebrows at me and said, "Are you coming down? We will be waiting outside"

This pit, from the perspective of feng shui and land assessment, possesses a magnificent aura, and it should undoubtedly be a tomb of a noble or a lord, with many burial chambers likely present.

Xiao Er and Hu Zi squatted to the side, exhibiting a typical hawk-dog posture, their eyes fixed on me without blinking, as if fearing that I might do something inappropriate to their boss

In fact, this pit contains only one burial chamber, approximately one hundred to one hundred and ten square meters in size, with empty surroundings. There are no accompanying burial items, nor is there a single copper coin on the ground; only in the very center of the burial chamber lies a decayed wooden coffin, which has deteriorated beyond recognition.

Brother Jun almost spat out these two words through gritted teeth, and then with red eyes, he advanced step by step towards the elegant wooden coffin in the center of the tomb chamber like an enraged bull. As he walked, he muttered to himself in a frenzied manner: "With such a grand structure and such a small display, I truly do not believe there is nothing here; otherwise, I will drag your rotten bones out and sell them!"

The fire pit, on the other hand, is a pit of exceptionally high quality, sealed tightly. When opened, flames will erupt from within, sufficient to cause death.

However, it is difficult to say whether that fire is Dan fire, and I truly cannot think of any fire that could turn a person into that ghastly appearance

He dove in, and I let out a sigh of relief

The term "洞子" is commonly used in jargon, referring to a wooden coffin tomb, which is categorized into those of water and fire.

They are just waiting outside, which is not acceptable

Alright, Xiao Jiu Ge, stop looking. It's almost dried; otherwise, at this distance, you are already in trouble.

Following a tunnel, we can enter the tomb chamber, which is a stroke of luck

This kind of pit is the most frustrating, after a whole day's hard work, it ends up being in vain.

I stared at this theft hole, observing the dark, charred soil, and thought to myself that this pit could be considered a type of fire hole.

I previously circled around this area with a metal detector, which indicated that the pit is quite large, with responses detected within a radius of over one hundred meters. The burial goods are extremely abundant. Looking back now, this should be a method of creating confusion.

Are you surprised? Is it unexpected?

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A fraudulent pit refers to a burial site where the identity of the deceased is disproportionate to the specifications of the tomb structure, the accompanying burial items, and other related aspects.

It is very quiet here, and having nothing to do for a moment, I found myself sitting next to the soldier. He did not mention leaving, and after all these years, no matter what we are doing, if I do not say I am leaving, he will definitely not leave.