Chapter 1116: Still Not Coming Up
The weather was getting hotter. After Li Jinxing gave some instructions, he was still guarding up there. Someone advised him to go back to the tent and rest for a while, but Li Jinxing shook his head and refused.
Ever since Nie Yao went downstairs and hasn't come back up, he's a little worried...
Fortunately, in addition to Nie Yao, those who went down into the cave together included her junior Steve, several indigenous people who were incorporated into the team, and several excavators.
There was a person in the archaeological team who stayed upstairs to provide support. Seeing Li Jinxing looking down anxiously, he picked up a bottle of iced mineral water and handed it to Li Jinxing.
Li Jinxing politely thanked him, took the bottle of mineral water, opened it and took a sip. The archaeological team member smiled and said to Li Jinxing, "Mr. Li, you don't have to worry too much. Ai Wei is very familiar with archaeological excavations in Egypt. She will be fine!"
Their team members were used to calling Nie Yao by her English name. Li Jinxing only managed a forced smile upon hearing this and whispered, "I believe her, but I also know that this tomb is different from the others. It was designed by a priest named Senmut thousands of years ago. There are many mechanisms inside, and I'm worried something might go wrong..."
When the team member heard Li Jinxing mention the priest Senmut, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise and asked excitedly, "Mr. Li, so you are also quite knowledgeable about Egyptian history? Do you know the story of this priest?"
"I haven't studied him in depth, but I've heard Yaoyao mention him a little. He said he's quite impressive, knowledgeable in astronomy, geography, architecture, and culture. Whether it's the obelisk from the time of the female pharaoh or these temples, they're all his work..."
After Li Jinxing finished speaking, the team members in front of him also smiled and nodded, sighing softly: "That's right, if this priest were alive in the modern era, he would also be a super talent. It's a pity that when Queen Hasu passed away, he disappeared..."
At this point, the team member couldn't help but look at Li Jinxing and asked cautiously, "Mr. Li, forgive me for asking, are the cultural relics you donated to Egypt really heirlooms of your Li family?"
Seeing him say this, Li Jinxing asked back with amusement: "Why, do I think I'm lying?"
"No..." The team member quickly waved his hands and replied with a wry smile, "Of course not. Your donation of such a valuable artifact is a huge shock and contribution to the archaeological community. We are all very grateful to you, but..."
He whispered, "Recently, I've heard our hired workers all referring to Mr. Li as 'Your Highness,' so I was a little surprised. Furthermore, I've discovered that they are all natives of this area, having been guarding the desert without ever leaving..."
Li Jinxing met his probing gaze, smiled noncommittally, and replied calmly, "Perhaps they call me that because they are grateful to me. Don't take it too seriously..."
"No, I know the indigenous people wouldn't call anyone that casually!" The archaeologist shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Mr. Li, let me say something. I hope you don't mind..."
"What?" Li Jinxing looked at him thoughtfully and asked with a smile.
"In some ways, you look a bit like the pharaoh Hatshepsut who lived thousands of years ago. I wonder if you've ever seen her yourself!"
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