pappabearbooks Chapter 2799: I have a bold idea
Chapter 2799: I have a bold idea
"Mouse, you usually lack exercise, right?" Wang Jinpeng complained.
Lin Ran thought that this was a possibility, but he still reminded him: "Brother Huang, you should pay attention to your steps. It will be bad if you step on some mechanism."
"Can I go have a look nearby?" Huang Hao asked.
Since it is Empress Wu's tomb, there might be some valuable artifacts to be found. Huang Hao's character would naturally not sit still.
"You can, but you'd better work in groups."
"There may be some carrion insects that have not been burned to death. Remember to pay more attention when you encounter a blind corner."
Lin Ran was actually happy for them to help explore, as long as they didn't touch the mechanism.
Moreover, Lin Ran vaguely felt that there should be no danger in the hall. If the ancient tomb had traps everywhere, it would be too much for anyone and the craftsmen would have no place to stay.
As long as you don't leave the hall, the probability of encountering danger is not high.
Everyone dispersed into groups to explore, but Liu Jingfeng and Guan Yun stood beside Lin Ran.
"Brother Liu, what are you frowning about?" Lin Ran smiled and said, "Are you too tired? You can take a rest here."
"I'm fine." Liu Jingfeng replied, "I mainly find it strange why there are so many footprints on the ground and they are missing."
The footprints did not disappear gradually, but disappeared suddenly at the exit of the hall.
Lin Ran planned to investigate the matter later, but Liu Jingfeng couldn't help but ask about it.
"I don't know what happened. People from the Qinglong Society should have been here, but they may not have come through the corridor." Lin Ran didn't even fully understand the structure of the tomb, so naturally he didn't dare to draw conclusions.
It's just that the location of the footprints is very confusing, and there's no way to tell which direction it came from.
As for where the people from the Qinglong Society are now, whether they are dead or alive, Lin Ran has no idea.
"After the investigation is over, we will move on." Lin Ran reassured Liu Jingfeng.
"Okay." Liu Jingfeng nodded, "But, Brother Lin, do you think the statues in the tomb are too scary?"
As soon as they entered the hall, the ferocious face of the white statue caught everyone's eyes.
Because the expression is extremely exaggerated and the eyes are protruding, it doesn't look like an auspicious beast like a tomb beast at all, but more like a vicious beast.
Before Lin Ran could answer, Guan Yun next to him said, "I feel the same way."
"There must be something wrong with the statues, so I ask you not to touch them yet." Lin Ran said.
Although his expression seemed relatively calm, his heart was filled with doubts.
Everything in the ancient tomb was inconsistent with what was in Lu Yingjie's notes.
Lin Ran felt that something had happened to the second half of the ancient tomb, and it must have been changed.
Looking at the legendary ancient tombs visited in the past, the lives of the tomb owners were all ordinary and unremarkable.
But after death, he became a legendary figure, a time traveler, and an ancient scientist. It seems that in the ancient times of this world, there was a civilization with highly advanced technology, but it was lost when it was passed down to the Central Plains.
Lin Ran could see the uneasiness on Liu Jingfeng and Guan Yun's faces.
Then he smiled and said: "Don't worry too much, we have arrived at the gateway of Qianling Mausoleum."
"What is enshrined in the Palace of Rebirth should be the gods that Empress Wu believes in, not her true self."
"Her tomb should still be inside."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Jingfeng's face showed a look of horror.
He looked at Lin Ran with wide eyes: "Didn't you just say that Empress Wu's tomb is here?"
"I mean it's possible." Lin Ran smiled softly, "At least it gives everyone some hope."
Although they have a customary agreement about going to the tomb, once national treasure-level cultural relics are dug out from the ancient tomb, they must be handed over to the museum as soon as possible.
Of course, it doesn't mean that they can't keep other cultural relics privately after they dug them up.
Lin Ran is also a collector and has always turned a blind eye to team members' private collection of antiques.
But sometimes Liu Jingfeng would say a few words to advise team members not to compete with the country for profit.
"Okay. Brother Lin, you are good at managing the team, Liu admires it." Liu Jingfeng said with cupped hands.
During this time, he gradually saw Lin Ran's strength clearly.
If he intends to take over the team, Liu Jingfeng does not mind turning behind the scenes.
He had begun to have the idea that he was getting older.
Lin Ran smiled awkwardly, "Brother Liu is just kidding, it's just my humble opinion."
Neither Liu Jingfeng nor Guan Yun answered, but remained silent.
They couldn't accept Lin Ran's words.
In their minds, Lin Ran was the standard answer. If he said it was a humble opinion, the rest of them would be blind and unable to refute.
Lin Ran continued: "Brother Liu, please inform the others."
"We will rest for a while in the Palace of Purity."
"The Yin Qi here is not heavy, and I haven't seen any monsters. It's perfect for rest and adjustment."
Liu Jingfeng nodded and passed the news to the rest of the people.
Except for Huang Hao and Wang Jinpeng who were willing to continue exploring, everyone else had a look of exhaustion on their faces.
Really need a good rest.
Several people leaned against a stone slab, leaving only a flashlight.
A Ming was still looking at the compass, his mind as confused as the compass.
"I don't understand. I don't understand." A Ming grabbed a handful of hair.
It's a pity that Lin Ran is currently exploring something in the tomb. A Ming wanted to discuss the magnetic field problem with Lin Ran, but the other party has been busy since entering the tomb.
"Hey, do you think our way back is really blocked?" A Ming asked Xu Ning next to him.
This is the wrong person to ask.
Xu Ning shook his head: "I probably can't go back. Brother Lin said that the way back is blocked."
"There is no reason for all roads to be blocked." A Ming glanced at Lin Ran.
"What are you doing? Are you scared?" Xu Ning was confused and didn't understand why A Ming mentioned this matter.
"I can't say I'm scared, but I feel like I might encounter something terrible if I continue going forward."
"Have you noticed that there were many footprints on the thick dust in the tomb."
"But suddenly, all the footprints disappeared."
A Ming looked at the compass and sighed, "Look, this compass has turned into a watch."
"It can be seen that there is something wrong with the magnetic field in this place."
“Wherever there’s a problem with the magnetic field, there’s usually something going on that doesn’t make sense.”
A Ming took out a compass. If A Ming hadn't deliberately stated that it was a compass, Xu Ning might have thought that what was in front of him was a watch.
Because it keeps turning back and forth.
"The magnetic field is starting to get chaotic." Unlike other team members, A Ming can still make some sense.
"Just say no to Brother Lin for this kind of thing. I think he will explain it, right?" Xu Ning said.
He didn't know why he told himself this.
"You can't trouble Brother Lin with everything." A Ming smiled, "I also want to use my own methods to help him solve problems."
"What do you mean?" before Xu Ning could speak.
A Ming continued, "Well, I think we must have missed something in the place we just passed by."
"Maybe it's a secret passage, or maybe it's a trap."
"I want to go back and have a look. I wonder if you would like to accompany me?"
A Ming looked at Xu Ning seriously.