Chapter 178 Gravekeeper
The Kingdom of Jingjue was a small kingdom in the Western Regions established on an oasis during the Western Han Dynasty.
The archaeologists present were all excited when they heard Professor Mo's words.
Some people are already eager to try: "So are we going down to the tomb now?"
Chen Su's face turned serious when he heard this question: "According to the suspect, there are three accomplices in the catacombs."
"If they haven't seen their accomplices underground for a long time and come in to deliver supplies or pass on information, they may realize that their accomplices have been arrested."
"By then, they will most likely not come out of the tunnel we are currently monitoring, but will instead choose to dig a new exit to escape."
——"They should still be digging holes and causing damage in the tomb."
Professor Mo said anxiously, "We must hurry down to the tomb. It would be best if we could catch these three tomb robbers in the tomb and stop the losses in time!"
"I don't agree with this plan!"
A middle-aged man beside Professor Mo objected, "Ancient aristocratic tombs like these are often complex and full of traps. Not only do we have to deal with criminals, but we also have to contend with dangerous environments. The risk factor is simply too high!"
This middle-aged man is also the partner of Professor Mo, an expert at the Xizhou Provincial Cultural Relics Research Institute, Lou Yiqun.
Professor Mo, who has extensive archaeological experience, is now fifty-seven years old.
Antiques are dead, but people are alive. Personal safety should be put first in such operations.
Professor Mo was a stubborn man who loved archaeology more than his own life. He became agitated and said, "Are we just going to sit there and watch those three little thieves destroy such an ancient site?"
Xu Ying said at this time: "I think we can go down to the tomb. We are not unfamiliar with the tomb. We can just find a guide to lead the way."
Lou Yiqun glanced at the tomb robbers who were being escorted into a police car and asked, "You mean, we should grab one of these twenty-eight tomb robbers and let him lead the way?"
He said with a worried tone, "What if this person changes his mind, or takes the opportunity to escape?"
Another archaeological researcher said, "The only option is to send more police officers."
Professor Mo shook his head with disapproval on his face: "No, if too many people go down at once, the oxygen content underground will not be enough.
"Besides, if something unexpected happens with so many people, it's more likely to go wrong. We might even be wiped out!"
"No." Xu Ying pointed at his motorcycle and said, "Of course, it's more reliable to find a local Aboriginal guide!"
Everyone was confused.
Xu Ying clapped her hands twice, and the reptiles that were taking a rest in her motorcycle heard the signal and climbed down from the vehicle.
Adjutant Yang and others had just witnessed how powerful Xu Ying was in commanding the reptiles.
However, the archaeological researchers never expected that the indigenous people Xu Ying was talking about were actually these chilling reptiles.
Xu Ying snapped his fingers and said, "Don't worry about going down to the tomb. These little bugs will lead us to explore the environment."
Professor Mo looked at Xu Ying intently, and other archaeologists also looked at Xu Ying with an incredible look.
"Isn't it said that the Miaojiang poison is just a legend?"
"Is there really someone in this world who can control the Five Poisons?"
The things inherited by the little girl in front of me are as important as the things in this ancient tomb!
Professor Mo, a lifelong learner, immediately asked Xu Ying eagerly, "Stationmaster Xu, do you have any extraneous Miaojiang Gu techniques? Can you teach them?"
"Or you can give me some information so I can write a few more related papers."
Xu Ying couldn't help but laugh and said, "Really? I know Miaojiang witchcraft, but I can understand the signals these little animals give me."
Adjutant Yang explained, "Stationmaster Xu is not only a veterinarian, but also our animal language communication expert. She can understand the messages these insects send and communicate with them."
Professor Mo and others were amazed when they heard this.
"Since this expert comrade is here, let's go down to the tomb without further delay."
"I wonder what those three thieves have done to the tomb!"
Lou Yiqun's gaze lingered on Xu Ying, and he hesitated: "Can you understand the insects' information?"
"But these insects emit low-hertz sounds that are inaudible to the human ear. If you misinterpret their information, we will be in danger."
Facing Lou Yiqun's questioning, Xu Ying said calmly: "Since you don't believe me, then you don't have to go down to the tomb yet. Just wait until we come out."
Professor Mo had already put on his equipment. "Xiao Lou, this is an expert recognized by the military."
"Stationmaster Xu! I trust you! Please take me away!"
The little old man, with his bag on his back, looked expectant, like a primary school student ready to go on an adventure.
"Come on, Qi Xiao, Stationmaster Xiao Xu, Captain Chen, bring your stuff, the four of us are enough."
Professor Mo immediately began to recruit soldiers.
He seemed to be familiar with Qi Xiao, like a partner. After counting the people who were going to the tomb, he hurriedly pushed Qi Xiao towards the police car, looking very anxious.
Qi Xiao looked helpless: "Take it easy."
Xu Ying finally got the chance to talk to Qi Xiao, "Qi Xiao, aren't you the ranch owner? Why are you here?"
Qi Xiao was as quiet and reserved as ever: "I was hired."
Professor Mo saw that he knew the two young men, and there was a clear difference in their body shapes when they stood together. One was cool, and the other was sunny and cheerful. He raised his eyebrows and smiled.
Professor Mo pushed his glasses and explained to Xu Ying in a mysterious tone: "Xiao Qi's ancestors for eighteen generations were all desert grave keepers. Those lost tomb-diving skills..."
He winked mischievously, "But it's all on this kid."
"Whenever we discover an ancient tomb site in Xizhou Province, I will ask Xiao Qi to come and help if he is free."
He has money, free time, and is proficient in various survival skills and familiar with desert conditions.
Professor Mo was satisfied with every aspect of Qi Xiao and valued him more than his own son.
Seeing that he was isolated by Professor Mo, Lou Yiqun quickly followed with his equipment on his back: "No, Professor, don't leave me."
"Isn't it enough for me to just follow your instructions? You need to bring a few more archaeological researchers with you."
"Without me, who will be your assistant?"
Professor Mo was very venomous towards those he disliked, muttering, "You're just trying to flatter yourself. Go away!"
Before leaving, Xu Ying reminded Chen Su's apprentice Kong Cheng, "Brother Kong, if the three people in the tomb escape from somewhere else, the reptiles will come and tip you off!"
Kong Cheng immediately responded: "Yeah, okay!"
He patted his chest and said, "Just leave it to me!"
After deciding to set off, the five-member tomb-digging team immediately began to check their equipment and bring all the supplies.
Xu Ying was on a temporary mission and did not bring all the food supplies needed to go to the tomb, but that didn't matter.
Adjutant Yang and Captain Liang brought all the military supplies they had brought with them from their car, and stuffed them all over for Xu Ying: energy drinks, canned beef, compressed biscuits of various flavors...
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