Zhang Tian, naturally, did not know that Wu Tianzhen had already planned to go tomb raiding with him.
At this moment, Zhang Tian and Fatty had already returned to the courtyard.
As for the company, Zhang Tian couldn't be bothered to go.
After all, there weren't enough personnel, so going would be a waste of time.
However, even though the company's skyscraper had not been built yet, it did not affect Yi Mei Dao Ren's ability to take on business.
Inside the house, Hu Bayi, Shirley Yang, and Yi Mei Dao Ren, who was acting as a third wheel, were sitting on chairs.
Shirley Yang kept talking to Hu Bayi, trying to find common ground.
Hu Bayi felt a little awkward but, on the whole, handled it well.
Zhang Tian walked into the room and saw Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang, which didn't surprise him. It was Yi Mei Dao Ren who made him a little puzzled.
Why had this guy shown up again? Was he here to take on business voluntarily?
"Boss, you're back."
Hu Bayi spoke. Zhang Tian nodded and slowly sat down to the side.
His gaze fell upon Yi Mei Dao Ren.
What he saw surprised him greatly.
Yi Mei Dao Ren's face was bruised and swollen, looking like a steamed bun.
"Master, what happened to you? Did a female ghost beat you?"
Lin Tian asked in confusion, wondering who could possibly beat Yi Mei Dao Ren.
"You bad disciple, did you say something to the Grand Ancestor?"
"Why, as soon as I got back, the Grand Ancestor beat me all night and even called me the dumbest disciple in history!"
Yi Mei Dao Ren wailed, looking extremely dejected.
After Zhang Tian had helped to calm the Grand Ancestor down last time, the Grand Ancestor had inexplicably flown into a rage.
Then, the poor Yi Mei Dao Ren was severely lectured by the Grand Ancestor for an entire night.
Hearing this, Zhang Tian touched his cheek.
"No, I had a very pleasant chat with the Grand Ancestor. He was happy as a child at the time."
"He even said that Master, you taught me well."
As Zhang Tian spoke, Yi Mei Dao Ren mournfully touched his face.
It still seemed to hurt a little.
"Old Hu, where were you and Miss Yang chatting?"
Zhang Tian asked, looking at Hu Bayi.
"Miss Yang was telling me the story of the legendary Jingjue Ancient City. I find that city to be truly full of mystery."
Hu Bayi's eyes also flashed with a hint of longing as he spoke.
"It seems Miss Yang knows quite a lot about ancient cities."
"We will have to trouble Miss Yang then."
Zhang Tian said. Shirley Yang smiled and waved her hand.
"Oh no, you will be the main force then. I'll just be in charge of support."
Shirley Yang was being modest. After the illusionary realm experience last time, she understood that Zhang Tian and his group were extraordinary. If she were to take the lead, she would be courting death.
Zhang Tian didn't say much and looked around.
"Where's Qilin?"
"He's still researching elixirs and hasn't come out for days."
Hu Bayi's hoarse voice came, filled with worry. After all, Zhang Qilin had been in seclusion for a long time.
He hadn't even come out to use the restroom.
He could really hold it in.
"Boss, Second Brother is truly amazing, with incredible stamina."
"He hasn't needed to pee for so long."
Fatty couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
Zhang Tian rolled his eyes at Fatty, who only knew how to derail the conversation.
He got up and left. He would let Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang continue their conversation. Zhang Tian planned to look at the map of the desert.
The Lunar New Year had not yet arrived, and they would depart after it passed. So, Zhang Tian intended to plan out the route now.
Back in his room.
Zhang Tian took out a map of Xia Guo.
In this era, Xia Guo's outer islands had not yet been reunified, so the map was noticeably missing many places.
He focused his attention on the desert region.
The Jingjue Ancient City's desert was located in Xia Guo's largest desert, the Taklamakan Desert. This desert was currently Xia Guo's largest desert cluster.
Located in the Xinjiang region, it could be said to be a remote no-man's-land.
Since ancient times, the Western Regions have produced beautiful women.
And Xinjiang later produced a Heavenly Queen-level star.
This place was also praised by later generations as a city where Dilraba Dilmurat was everywhere.
This showed how many beauties there were in this region. And the Queen of Jingjue was hailed as the most beautiful existence in Jingjue City, surpassing the beauty of ordinary Western Regions women.
"No, why am I thinking about this?"
Zhang Tian shook his head, pushing away thoughts of the beauties of the Western Regions.
He was going to dig up their tomb, not go sightseeing. Why was he thinking so much?
Looking at the large map before him, it was difficult to pinpoint the exact location.
However, based on the general direction, Zhang Tian estimated that Jingjue Ancient City was located in the central part of the desert.
"This is a world map, what use is it for me to stare at it for half the day?"
Zhang Tian waved his hand, deciding to conduct a field survey later.
For now, Zhang Tian intended to continue his cultivation.
There was still a week until the Lunar New Year, so he had time.
As for the equipment, Fatty had already bought it all and was just waiting for their departure.
As Zhang Tian began to cultivate, time gradually passed.
Soon, a week later.
Zhang Tian woke up early.
Today was the most significant festival in the traditional sense of Xia Guo.
Spring Festival. The Spring Festival at this time appeared more simple.
However, the festive atmosphere was in no way inferior to that of modern times.
Even though it was early morning and the sky was still dimly lit, the sound of firecrackers could already be heard from outside.
Even though people had little money, they were still willing to set off some fireworks in front of their homes.
The smell of sulfur from the firecrackers was Zhang Tian's favorite.
That faint, pungent aroma made Zhang Tian yearn for it.
Zhang Tian, dressed in new clothes, stood at the entrance.
At the entrance, Shirley Yang, wearing leather boots, jeans, and a black overcoat, looked quite slender.
She stood beside Hu Bayi, covering her ears, and gazed at the myriad of lights in the distance.
"Boss, what are you looking at? Hurry up, Fatty has prepared the 'Big Ivan'!"
"Let's give North Li City a blast."
Fatty grinned, carrying a giant double-bang firecracker.
Zhang Tian's face darkened. This Fatty was quite enthusiastic.
"That big? Fatty, where did you find it?"
Hu Bayi looked at Fatty's double-bang firecracker with surprise.
"Heh heh, Fatty specifically found a manufacturer and had it custom-made!"
"This thing cost me several hundred yuan. If it weren't for celebrating our success in conquering the ancient city, Fatty wouldn't have bought it."
Fatty chuckled. He placed the double-bang firecracker, as thick as a water bucket, by the entrance.
"This is the first time I've seen such a large firecracker. It could probably be used as an anti-aircraft cannon."
Shirley Yang also exclaimed in surprise.
"Cover your ears, Fatty is about to launch."
Fatty picked up a yellow incense stick and lit the fuse.
Zhang Tian, Hu Bayi, and the others covered their ears and watched Fatty light the firecracker.
The double-bang firecracker was ignited. The next moment, with a deafening roar, the courtyard walls almost collapsed.
The firecracker shot into the sky, letting out a thunderous blast.
"Oh yeah! So cool, I should have bought a few more."
Fatty looked at the spot in the sky where a large cloud had formed, feeling excited.
Afterward, they set off more firecrackers and exchanged New Year's greetings.
"Alright, everyone, let's go have breakfast."
Zhang Tian stretched and walked towards the living room.
Tuanzi had been staying with her mother for the past few days and had good cooking skills. The little one held a spoon with one tail and was cooking with both hands.
More humanely, she stood on a stool to cook because she was too short to reach the stove.
Seeing the little Tuanzi cooking, Shirley Yang was stunned.
Good heavens, Zhang Tian had actually hired child labor!