Chapter 170: After the Wealthy Lady Went Bankrupt – 13

Ren Xin reluctantly handed the talismans over to them, grumbling as she did, “Since you’re using them, you’d better remember my kindness. If I need help with anything later, you’ve got to lend a hand!”

The students looked at Ren Xin with some displeasure. How could someone speak so bluntly?

The professors, however, didn’t mind at all. They felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Previously, they had been forcing themselves to stay alert while walking such a long distance, and they had even spent a portion of the trip running for their lives. They were already on the verge of exhaustion.

Now, things were better; they could continue moving forward.

【I want one. I’m a mountain climbing enthusiast, but my physical strength won’t allow it. I’m just a noob with a big addiction to the sport.】

【I want one too. I’m a traveler trekking through Tibet.】

【I want one… I’m nothing special, I just want it!】

【Same here +1】

Seeing the lively discussion in the bullet comments, Ren Xin made a direct announcement. “Since there’s so much demand for these things, I’ll hold a lucky draw for you. But you’ll have to wait until I get out. You have to be patient~”

Everyone agreed, promising they would stay tuned. Some of the more calculating viewers even told everyone not to spread the word; the more people there were, the lower the chances of winning. Everyone had to keep it a secret.

After taking a short break to regroup, the party set off again.

Perhaps because of Ren Xin’s formidable abilities, everyone felt safe enough to chat as they walked.

Book Spirit Number One started buzzing in her mind. “Shen Shen, didn’t you say you were going to keep a low profile?”

“I am! I’m being very low-key. I haven’t even taken the initiative to attack; I’ve just used a few worthless talismans.”

Book Spirit Number One: “…” This was the definition of a humblebrag.

The journey was peaceful and uneventful. But just as everyone began to think nothing would happen, an accident was bound to occur.

Skeletons began to appear along the path. The clothing they wore belonged to the Warring States period. Ren Xin didn’t understand any of this, so the professors provided the explanation.

Ever since Ren Xin gave them the Light-Body Talismans, they had treated her as one of their own. When they taught, they didn’t forget to pull Ren Xin along, occasionally even asking her questions.

Ren Xin: “…” Do modern people always return kindness with such “vengeance”?

Mo Qiuyang stayed by Ren Xin’s side the entire time. He sat in on the lessons as well, but the professors never questioned him, as if this knowledge was “so easy” for him.

“Looking at the attire of these people, they should be the builders of the tomb, as well as those buried as sacrifices¹…”

The feudal system of ancient times was truly terrifying!

Book Spirit Number One said, “Shen Shen, do you want to go to the ancient past? I can arrange it!”

Ren Xin didn’t have any particular thoughts on the matter and simply nodded casually.

Book Spirit Number One immediately vanished, its destination unknown.

Countless times afterward, Ren Xin would regret not stopping it at that moment.

They finally arrived at the Main Burial Chamber. Ren Xin frowned, remaining silent.

The Daoist masters also noticed something was wrong. “How can this be the Main Burial Chamber? If a coffin is placed here, the descendants will never meet a peaceful end! And that curse would last for generations!”

Everyone looked at the coffin before them in shock, wondering what the tomb owner was trying to achieve. Why would anyone curse themselves like this?

Mo Qiuyang stepped forward and carefully examined the patterns on the coffin. They were just ordinary auspicious designs. After a long moment, he said with certainty, “This is not the Main Burial Chamber, and this is not the tomb owner. This should be a large-scale Tomb Cluster.”

As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. Even the old professors took on expressions of deep thought.

If what Mo Qiuyang said was true, it would be a major discovery in the world of archaeology.

But with that realization came a flood of new problems.

Ren Xin squatted quietly to the side, simply wanting to hear how this man was going to stir the pot²

Translator’s Notes