Chapter 455: Tomb Raider 4: Searching for the Goddess (3)
After Zhuang Chen and his party set off for Nepal, Lin Jiu, who stayed in Hong Kong, began his intensive translation work.
At first glance, the patterns in the photo do look like a special kind of decorative pattern, but considering the dynasty at that time, the appearance of hieroglyphics is not surprising.
However, because the photos were taken from a long distance, even if they are said to have surpassed the technological level of the Earth, they can never achieve the effect of perspective, so the parts covered by the steel dragon pulling the coffin are undoubtedly missing a piece.
This also caused considerable trouble for Lin Jiu's translation work.
Unfortunately, there were few people who could do the translation work, so Lin Jiu translated bit by bit, and from time to time he had to use extrapolation to calculate and restore the missing parts...
On this side, Zhuang Chen and his group, who had hurried to Nepal, also began to look for the whereabouts of Lin Susu and the Goddess Tomb Guards.
Unexpectedly, another wave of foreigners came recently, and this wave of people included not only men and women, young and old, but even a young man with a white face who was obviously from a developed area... As a result, the inn owner who accommodated them suddenly felt complicated.
Their region has never been peaceful, and the arrival of outsiders has only exacerbated the chaos; but unfortunately, their country is relatively backward, and tourism is their pillar industry, so even if it exacerbates the chaos, they are reluctant to give up this economic benefit.
However, seeing that this group of people looked like wealthy tourists who came here for sightseeing, the owner did not pay too much attention to them. After explaining the superior location and special food of their store in a very friendly manner, and encouraged by the generous tip, he began to introduce the Himalayas to Zhuang Chen and his group.
"We are in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, with a unique environment and comfortable climate, so hiking and mountaineering are both good choices..." The shop owner introduced it non-stop, and also specially recommended certain attractions, "especially this one. I heard from the older generation that there used to be a miracle of a dragon descending here, so it is a popular route..."
"There's one more thing. I'll tell you secretly, but don't tell anyone else." The shop owner came closer, as if he was afraid that others might hear him. "Recently, a group of people with oriental faces have been wandering around that place. It's said that they're looking for the treasure that their elders buried there when they fled..."
Hearing the shop owner say these words under his guidance, Zhuang Chen smiled slightly and began to inquire further.
However, the owner didn't say anything else, just turned around and left, making an excuse that he had other work to do.
"After listening to your introduction, we are very interested in the place you mentioned. However, we have come from a long way and are not familiar with the place, so we would like to ask you who are familiar with the surrounding situation..." Zhuang Chen immediately understood what the owner meant and began to ask if he knew any good guides. If so, he would introduce one or two to them.
It was rare that the tourist was so understanding, so the owner immediately turned around, called his familiar guide over with a smile on his face, and started to negotiate the price of the "tour".
Regardless of whether these outsiders really want to travel or want to compete with the first group of Oriental people who arrived earlier for treasure hunting, their money has already been pocketed, so who would care what the real purpose of these outsiders is?
But it must be said that the first group of Orientals who came here were indeed very hardy. Even with a guide who was extremely familiar with the surrounding environment, they were still left behind time and time again.
Every time they climbed the mountain to search, only those tiny, unconcealable traces were left, letting them know that they were one step too late.
"It seems that Susu must be under their close surveillance." Zhuang Chen made a judgment.
Considering that Lin Susu had learned Taoist magic and had experience in modern criminal investigation and pursuit, it was impossible for her not to leave clues if she had the chance - even if she didn't know whether anyone was looking for her or not.
"Then should we continue searching aimlessly like we have been doing these days?" Qingxia asked.
"This is the only way when there are no new clues." Zhuang Chen shook his head with a wry smile, and looked at the people in front of him who were exhausted. "If you are really too tired, you can take turns to rest or take a break... I don't mind."
"What are you talking about!" Although General Ti is old, he never admits his age. "Miss Lin suffered this in order to save us. If we don't save her now, we are really heartless!"
"That's right!" The others nodded.
"My brother didn't mean that..." Johnny quickly explained, "Based on the current situation, it doesn't matter whether more or fewer people go up the mountain to search. On the contrary, if everyone goes out all the time without any results, it will consume too much of everyone's energy. When we find them, it will be difficult to deal with any problems."
"On the contrary, if we take turns to rest in batches, we can accumulate strength to the greatest extent. If we really have to negotiate with those 'people', we will have the confidence and trump cards."
Although they knew that the two brothers of the Zhuang family meant the same thing, looking at Zhuang Chen's eyes that were obviously extremely tired but always too bright, the people who followed him all had mixed feelings.
Zhuang Chen has almost reached his limit - this is something everyone knows.
I originally thought that the thousand days and nights of longing had come to an end, but unexpectedly, just when I was about to rescue my lover, something unexpected happened. It was a drastic change of circumstances no matter how I thought about it. If it were someone else, they might not be able to hold on.
But he still managed to hold on, and tried his best to appear normal to calm them down.
After receiving everyone's support, Zhuang Chen thanked them again, then sat back in silence, took out the replica of the photo of the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin, and started the same translation process.
Although his translation during the break was definitely not as fast as Lin Jiu's, who was a professional translator, if he didn't have something to fill his brain, he would probably start to have random thoughts...
This is also the reason why others let him do this even though they know he is very tired.
Zhuang Long's performance in this scene was so extraordinary, it was like the calmness that was suppressed before a volcano erupted, and it made people both in and out of the play feel distressed.
This kind of implicit and timeless love is what makes the people outside the play who are chasing youth unable to stop.
Everyone is waiting for tomorrow...or the arrival of new news.
On the other hand, as time passed, Lin Jiu's translation work was gradually coming to an end.
Although Hong Kong is known as the city that never sleeps late at night, it is also limited by the level of development of the region. Therefore, at night in the remote Lin's Taoist Temple, there is no prosperous and noisy sound of the city that never sleeps. Only the occasional cicadas and frogs chirping, highlighting the tranquility of the night.
"How...how could this be?!"
Looking at the translated text, the more Lin Jiu read on, the more frightened he became.
But it was also because of these words that he was finally able to solve the confusion that had troubled him and countless people for thousands of years.
After pinching his fingertips hard to make sure he was conscious, Lin Jiu planned to put down the things in his hands, pick up the landline not far away, and make a call that might change the perception of many people.
However, just as he picked up the phone, a huge figure suddenly flashed outside the window.
And... a faint smell of blood.
Noticing the situation outside the window, Lin Jiu had no choice but to drop the receiver in his hand and wake up David who was resting in the room.
"What happened?" David has been practicing with Lin Jiu during this period. If it weren't for an accident that year that turned him into a "zombie" who could barely control himself, he would definitely be a powerful member of the SWAT team now.
"There's a situation outside. I'll go out and take a look. You stay here to prevent the enemy from luring the tiger away from the mountain." Lin Jiu ordered.
David nodded, immediately drew his weapon, and took a defensive stance: "I understand."
After arranging for the people to stay behind, Lin Jiu took out a long sword with a cold glow from the backpack beside him and set off to chase the figure that flashed by.
With Lin Jiu's skills, there was no doubt that he caught up with it in a short time. Seeing this hideous monster sucking the blood of a living person, Lin Jiu, in addition to being angry, also remembered the information he had translated at this moment.
But from ancient times to today, human greed has never ceased, so this kind of monster transformed from human beings will never cease...
The long sword pierced through the mutated flesh. Looking at the eyes that had become unrecognizable as human, the madness and sorrow buried in the bloodshot, Lin Jiu could not help but close his eyes tightly.
If he didn't know the truth, he would only feel pity for the innocent victims and be happy for the slaying of yet another monster; but after knowing the truth of everything, facing this situation, in addition to his previous feelings, he felt more of a deep helplessness and sadness.
After handling all the aftermath with mixed feelings, Lin Jiu suddenly realized something was wrong the moment he stepped into the Lin Clan Taoist Hall.
"You are not David." Looking at the young man who stayed in the Taoist hall, Lin Jiu lowered his voice.
Seeing Lin Jiu's defensive posture, "David" opened his mouth and greeted him in a voice that was difficult to distinguish between male and female: "Don't worry, I won't hurt you."
"Who are you? Why can you..." In this way, you take over the body of another person...
"I just borrowed his body temporarily. After all, he may become one of us in the future, right?" The man holding David's body laughed and looked at Lin Jiu steadily. "What you translated from the inscription was limited by your cognitive level at that time. It was only a very small part..."
"But one thing is very clear, we will not hurt you. This has been the case from the beginning to the end." Although he had the face of a young man, the look in his eyes seemed as if he had been through countless years.
He was so gentle and compassionate, looking at Lin Jiu, an old man with white hair and beard, as if he was looking at an ignorant newborn baby.
"I know, otherwise the Goddess's Tomb would not exist." Lin Jiu answered with difficulty.
Hearing the words "Goddess' Tomb", David sighed very lightly, and then said slowly: "To you at that time or now, we may be close to the existence of 'God'..."
"However, whether it is the 'Goddess' or the 'Dragon' in your perception, they should end the cause and effect of these two thousand years on the day we return..."
"It's time for you to return her... to us."