I followed him inside and found the tent to be quite large. There were two beds, a table, and a large wooden box. On the table was an exquisite white handgun and several rounds of ammunition.

He pointed to the bed on the right, signaling me to sleep there.

I didn’t say anything and placed my belongings neatly before lying down on the bed.

In my mind, I was speculating about these people’s backgrounds and their intentions.

In this group, the Chen brothers were the leaders. The long-haired girl was just Chen Ershao’s plaything and could be disregarded. The short-haired girl, however, seemed to have an impressive background and could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Chen brothers.

When Chen Haotian mentioned 'Chen Jianmin,' it was as if he were talking about an insignificant person, making me unable to guess his true identity.

Moreover, there was a gun on the table...

Not everyone had arrived yet, so we would likely have to wait a few more days.

I hadn’t slept well the past couple of days, so now was a good opportunity to catch up on some rest.

As I was falling asleep, I suddenly felt someone approach my bed.

I opened my eyes quickly and found it was Chen Haotian. He said approvingly, "Good vigilance. It's time for dinner."

Dinner consisted of two dishes and a soup, and only I, Chen Haotian, and Miss Jiang were eating. Chen Ershao and Shasha had still not shown up.

The next morning, two more pairs of young men and women arrived, almost simultaneously, but they didn’t know each other.

My gaze was fixed on one of the girls!

Zhou Huiqing, Xiao Hui!

And Xia Chaoran, why are they here?!

When Zhou Huiqing saw me, she walked over in surprise and asked, "Xiao Long(Bruce), what are you doing here?"

"I should be the one asking you that. Why are you here?"

"Chaoran said he wanted to show me the scenery, so I came along."

"Both of you?"

"Yes, Chaoran is my boyfriend now. By the way, Xiao Long(Bruce), you haven’t contacted me in so long. Where have you been?"

I didn’t answer. It felt bitter inside. Xiao Hui was the girl I liked. I never expected that when we met again, she would be with Xia Chaoran. I had planned to return and pursue her after achieving something...

At this moment, Xia Chaoran’s sarcastic voice reached my ears: "Oh? Isn’t this Xiao Long(Bruce)? I heard you’re working as a waiter now. Not a bad job, but I’m curious... this place doesn’t need waiters. What are you doing here?"

A handsome young man who had arrived at the same time as Xia Chaoran spoke up: "What’s wrong with being a waiter? Maybe your ancestors need one."

Xia Chaoran was visibly displeased by the interruption and frowned. "Do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like that?"

The handsome young man seemed to have heard the best joke in the world, laughing twice before saying, "You’re just a dog under Chen Ershao, and you dare to act all high and mighty?"

As he spoke, the handsome young man pulled out a handgun and was about to fire!

Just then, Chen Haozhe and Shasha crawled out of the tent. Chen Haozhe spoke in a soft voice: "Gentlemen, I invited you here to help, not to fight."

"However, Chaoran, you were indeed in the wrong just now. Do you know who this is? He’s from one of the eight great families, just like me. His name is Zhang Zixuan."

"Zhang family is a family of divine doctors. As long as someone still has breath, they can be saved. With Brother Zhang here, even if we want to die, it’ll be hard."

"Second Young Master flatters me," Zhang Zixuan said humbly.

Chen Ershao continued, "Zixuan, this is Xia Chaoran. He has the ‘yin eyes’—the ability to see through demons and evil. His natural yin eyes are much stronger than those developed later in life. He will be of great help to us on this mission."

Xia Chaoran’s natural yin eyes?!

The divine doctor Zhang Zixuan greeted Chen Haotian: "Brother Chen, long time no see."

Chen Haotian didn’t like talking much, only smiling and nodding at Zhang Zixuan.

Chen Ershao said, "Alright, now that everyone is here, this mission is quite dangerous. I didn’t expect you would bring female companions, but it doesn’t matter. Since they are here, they’re here. Our bodyguards aren’t useless."

He pointed at the bodyguards behind him and continued: "There are six main members in this mission, let me introduce them.

The first is my elder brother, Chen Haotian, who has mastered our Chen family martial arts to the highest level and is skilled in various firearms. He’s the best in terms of combat skills here.

Second is the divine doctor Zhang Zixuan, third is Xia Chaoran with the yin eyes, whom I just introduced.

Fourth is Miss Jiang, from the Jiang family, one of the eight great families. You’ve all heard of their abilities, I suppose? Miss Jiang is skilled in sealing techniques and the art of divination.

Fifth is me. I’m the planner of this mission. I know a bit of martial arts and can defend myself.

And finally, this is Zhang Xiaolong. He’s a Taoist priest, but I don’t know what skills he possesses."

"He’s a Taoist?"

Xia Chaoran sneered: "Second Young Master, have you been deceived? I have his full file. This guy is just an ordinary person, not a Taoist at all."

"Do you know each other?" Chen Ershao asked curiously.

Before Xia Chaoran could speak, I spoke up: "Not just know each other, heh... since Second Young Master doubts my abilities, I’ll just show you a little something."

With that, I extended my index finger and activated my meager hidden abilities, performing my ultimate move!

Lighter!

My index finger was immediately covered in flames. I had no expression on my face. After I said, "Just a little demonstration," they immediately looked at me with new respect!

I can only say, this was a successful act!

The most surprised person was Xiao Hui. It was the first time she learned that I was a Taoist, and also the first time she saw such a power.

The flame on my finger lasted for about five seconds before I retracted my hidden ability and extinguished the fire.

Chen Ershao said, "Good! Looks like our Taoist isn’t useless. This mission just became more likely to succeed!"

He then explained: "Now, let me talk about this mission: we’re here to explore a tomb!

If I’m not mistaken, it should be the tomb of the famous Ming Dynasty diviner, Liu Bowen. Beneath this tomb, there’s a high chance of being the ascension site of an immortal practitioner. My goal is to find the items left behind by the immortal after their death."

The rest of the conversation detailed the preparations for the journey, including weapons, a complex plan, and the assembling of the team.

The knife was sleek and finely crafted, and he handed it to me saying, "Take this."

Then he himself carried two handguns, several rounds of ammunition, two knives strapped to his legs, a long sword on his back, and a sniper rifle. I followed his lead, strapping the knife to my leg, slinging a black backpack over my shoulders, and walked out with him.

I couldn’t help but wonder, was the tomb really that terrifying? I had read stories like Ghost Blows Out the Light and The Grave Robbers' Chronicles before, but those were just fiction. Besides, Chen Er Shao had also mentioned cultivators…

As we stepped outside, I spotted Xiao Hui not far away. I walked over and said, "Xiao Hui, you should go back. There's nothing interesting to see here."

She didn’t respond but asked in return, "Xiao Long(Bruce), how do you have such a magical ability? Are you really a Taoist priest?"

I was about to answer when I suddenly felt a gaze on my back. I turned around and found it was Xia Chao Ran!

His eyes had changed, his pupils now glowing green!

I stepped aside, crossing my arms and began to think.

There were thirty-two people in the group, 23 of whom were trained bodyguards. Two stayed behind to guard the tent and supplies, and the remaining 30 proceeded on foot into the deep mountains.

Chen Haotian, Chen Haozhe, Zhang Zixuan, Jiang girl, and Xia Chao Ran—none of them were to be underestimated. In addition, Chen Er Shao's female companion, Shasha, seemed like an ordinary person. Zhang Zixuan's female companion was not only beautiful but also skilled in martial arts; her steps were firm and steady. As for Zhou Huiqing... she was just an ordinary little girl.

Every bodyguard carried an oversized backpack filled with tents, compressed food, and water.

Three bodyguards led the way, followed by Jiang girl, who was responsible for observing the surrounding Feng Shui and terrain, identifying potential tomb locations.

Xia Chao Ran, Chen Er Shao, the divine doctor Zhang Zixuan, and others also walked at the front. I didn’t want to see Xiao Hui and Xia Chao Ran getting too close, so I walked at the back of the group, feeling bitter. Surprisingly, Chen Haotian also walked behind, just like me.

We were both quiet, silently moving forward for three whole days.

At night, while camping, I could always hear the sounds of moaning from Chen Er Shao’s tent. The woman’s cries were loud and unabashed.

Several bodyguards took turns standing guard while Chen Haotian and I rested in a smaller tent, pretending to sleep with our eyes closed. Suddenly, we heard the roar of a wild animal and the alert voices of the bodyguards!

We quickly opened the tent and went outside!

The roar was somewhat similar to a wolf's howl but deeper and more subdued.

Chen Haotian calmly stated, "Two black bears, about 100 meters to the left. They must have been attracted by the lights."

How did he make such a judgment so quickly? Was it accurate or just a guess? The bodyguards were all alert, holding guns. Since it was nighttime, the jungle was pitch dark, and it was hard to see what was ahead. I was also a bit nervous and gripped my knife tightly in my hand.

Then, without any rush, Chen Haotian took out a handgun and walked toward the direction where the animal had roared, not even carrying a flashlight!

Was he trying to get himself killed? In such a dark jungle, if we actually encountered a wild animal, especially a black bear, he would be doomed!

Although I had never seen a black bear, I had read about them in books. Their skin is tough, their aggression high, and their strength immense. An adult black bear could easily kill a person with a single swipe.

Two bodyguards with flashlights followed, and I stood still for a moment. Since I was being paid well for this job, it wouldn’t look good to just stand by and do nothing. I twirled my knife in my hand, gripped it backwards, and quickly followed.

From behind a large tree, I saw a shadow dart out, charging straight at Chen Haotian, who was at the front!

It was a massive black bear standing on its hind legs!

The bodyguards immediately fired several shots, but none hit the bear’s vital spots. Just when I thought Chen Haotian was about to be knocked down, an incredible scene unfolded!

Chen Haotian grabbed the bear's arm and executed a beautiful shoulder throw!

Then, in one fluid motion, he aimed the handgun directly at the black bear’s eyes.

Bang!