"Fatty, you're so brave," Hu Bayi gave him a thumbs-up.
"Old Hu, kidding, I'm super brave, okay!" Fatty beamed as Old Hu praised him, puffing out his chest proudly.
"Fatty, tonight when you sleep, remember to eat more, conserve your yang energy," Zhang Tian said with a smile, looking like a sly old fox.
Fatty rubbed his head. "Boss, what are you talking about? What kind of person am I? I have to eat more before bed; I can't sleep if I don't eat." Fatty joked, but his brow furrowed slightly. "Uh, hehe, Boss, Old Hu, did I just do something weird?" Fatty touched his lips, which were red, as if stained with blood.
Zhang Tian and Hu Bayi exchanged glances and shook their heads simultaneously. "Nothing, don't worry, you just fainted." Zhang Tian wanted to see what tricks this princess had up her sleeve, so he couldn't expose it. Besides, Fatty and the female ghost's unfulfilled love, a living embodiment of Ning Caichen and Xiao Qian, was more exciting than grave robbing, wasn't it? Hu Bayi stifled a laugh; Fatty kissing a female corpse was an event that would shake heaven and earth if word got out.
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore," Zhang Tian waved his hand, changing the subject. His gaze then fell directly on the female corpse. When the key was removed, the once beautiful female corpse instantly shriveled. Her snow-white skin vanished, replaced by a large patch of decaying flesh, and her eyes had sunken in. It was a gruesome sight.
Fatty looked at the female corpse, frowning slightly. "Alas, although you're a bit unsightly after death, in my heart, you're still the most beautiful." Fatty spoke with deep emotion.
"Hey, who's touching my neck, damn it!" Fatty exclaimed. "It's so cold." Just as he finished speaking, Fatty felt a chill on his neck, as if something had touched him.
Zhang Tian looked at Fatty speechlessly. Why pick that moment to confess his feelings? Now she was moved and touching him. However, Zhang Tian didn't say much. At least, this princess couldn't do anything to Fatty for now. And Fatty was single anyway and full of energy. If they could tame the princess, maybe they'd have a powerful helper when they went grave robbing. Zhang Tian shook his head, realizing his thoughts had gone too far.
Hu Bayi looked at the key and then around. "Where is this key from?" Hu Bayi asked, confused. Zhang Tian pointed to the box the corpse was holding. "Here, it should be this one. Fatty, take the box; we'll talk about it later when we get out." Zhang Tian didn't rush to open the box. He knew it contained a Snake Charm Bronze Fish. He told Fatty to pack the box.
"Boss, it's so strange, I feel like my backpack isn't that heavy, but it feels like someone's sitting on my back." Fatty said, appearing breathless. Zhang Tian looked at Fatty's back. Hu Bayi and the other might not see it, but Zhang Tian could see clearly: the princess's soul was clinging to Fatty's back.
"My awakened ability can see more than just relics," Zhang Tian realized he could see ghosts. But, of course, they weren't exactly ghosts, but "Zongzi" (a type of zombie or ancient corpse).
"Princess soul, low-level ghost."
"Ability: Bewitchment."
"Princess Profile: The lifelong love of King Lu Shang. Died in a pool. Because King Lu Shang insisted on resurrecting her, her soul could not reincarnate."
"To reincarnate, one must find the method of reincarnation."
The profile appeared in his mind. So, ghosts were also divided into different ranks. Even in death, there was still a hierarchy of wealth and status. "Where can I find this method of reincarnation? There should be a way in Taoism." "It's really unfair to kill her now. It was King Lu Shang who wouldn't let her die, but she's been imprisoned for thousands of years." Zhang Tian felt some pity for the princess and wasn't afraid.
However, based on the profile, Zhang Tian understood. Most people couldn't see low-level ghosts unless they harbored extreme resentment. Just like the blood corpse before, ordinary people could see that one. Different levels. If King Lu Shang were resurrected, he would be a god-defying existence. As for Fatty, he'd have to endure it a bit, considering he took advantage of her.
"Maybe we're just tired because we haven't rested for a few days. It's normal to be exhausted," Zhang Tian comforted Fatty. Fatty pouted, looking dejected.
"This seems to be the final tomb chamber. It looks like we can go out from above. Where are we now?" Hu Bayi looked around. He scanned the area but couldn't find any other way to go. Clearly, this was the end. Zhang Tian shook his head, his gaze falling on the ancient tree. Inside the ancient tree was another coffin, that of the strategist. The strategist was actually the strangest person in this tomb. He hadn't died and could breathe, wearing a jade suit and having lived for over a thousand years. However, Zhang Tian didn't want the jade suit. He wanted the strategist's lifelong knowledge! King Lu Shang relied on that strategist for countless grave robberies. The strategist was his most trusted and feared person. Because the strategist was too powerful, even King Lu Shang wasn't sure he could kill him, let alone the strategist having a green-faced fox.
"Alas, Boss, I think we've done enough this time, let's leave. Nowadays, men get tired so easily." Fatty clutched his kidneys, looking miserable. He felt so weak after only a short while. As he spoke, Fatty leaned on the large tree in front of him. Unexpectedly, the moment he touched the tree, a mechanism inside was triggered. Fatty jumped back in fright. Then, a mechanism within the tree moved, and a coffin with chains was pulled out.
"Holy crap, this guy was hiding it well! Boss, what kind of coffin is this?" Fatty stared at the pulled-out coffin, astonished. He had truly seen it all. Hu Bayi was also surprised that there was a coffin inside the tree. But if the tree was dead, would this coffin be useless?
"There should be a lot of good stuff in this coffin, Fatty, seven coffins." Zhang Tian looked at Fatty. Fatty looked weak. "Did I do something just now? I feel unwell all over. Let's talk about it another day." Fatty looked dejected; he didn't have the strength to open the coffin.
Zhang Tian didn't say much. He beckoned Hu Bayi, and the two of them pushed hard on the coffin. The coffin lid moved. Soon, the lid was pushed open by them. A jade coffin lid appeared. The jade lid glowed, a vibrant green, like a green hat, looking particularly dazzling.
"This is good stuff. This lid alone is worth millions," Zhang Tian said, touching the jade lid with some regret.
"Holy crap, did I hear that right? Millions?" Fatty exclaimed. "Damn it, spit, spit! Even if a Zongzi came today, I'd carry this thing out!" Fatty spat and walked towards the coffin lid. Using all his strength, Fatty opened the lid, and a puff of black smoke emerged, accompanied by an even breathing sound.
Hu Bayi immediately stopped Fatty from opening the coffin further, his expression serious. "Listen, there's breathing inside this coffin." Hu Bayi spoke, his expression grave. Fatty froze, his heart racing.
"I was just joking, you don't have to take it seriously, right? Boss, it's not like the dead are coming back to settle the score with me, is it?" Fatty looked crestfallen, his expression utterly miserable. Zhang Tian frowned slightly. Seeing someone alive for thousands of years with his own eyes did have an impact on him. Thousands of years without dying was quite shocking. If it were truly possible to live for thousands of years without dying, was Qin Shi Huang still alive, or had he simply not been able to leave his tomb? Zhang Tian dared not think further and looked at the coffin.
"Open the coffin!"