allonlinenovel Chapter 107 Take action personally
Chapter 107 Take action personally
A month later, two folk craft shops quietly opened at the train station and market in Golmud.
And shops that recycle old items.
During this period, the control over antiques was still very strict, so they could only use craft shops as a cover.
They established sourcing channels from the secondhand markets in Xining and Lanzhou.
On the surface, it is reasonable and legal.
Under Chen Wenjin's arrangement, the Xieling group recruited some workers.
They also paid drivers and tour guides on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway to promote it.
Soon the shop's business improved, and some tourists from other places came to buy things.
Locals also occasionally bring out their old tables, chairs, pottery jars, and other items to exchange for some pocket money.
The intelligence department is still not making any progress; this department needs not only money, but also time.
As for the team that went down into the tomb, they split into two small teams of five, each team scattered and mingled in the black market.
He occasionally teams up with others to take down lamas, and he has succeeded in doing so every time, with an excellent reputation.
He gradually gained a reputation in the local tomb raiding community, and people began to follow him.
Seeing that everything was developing in a positive direction, Cheng Feng, who had been a hands-off manager, began to have a more relaxed life.
In the courtyard, Cheng Feng squatted in front of a small earthen hole by the wall, scratching his head.
Ever since we brought Xiaoman, the little guy from the mountain cave, back home, he's been unable to contain his true nature again.
It dug its own nest underground in the house; the depth is currently unknown.
But Cheng Feng was certain that even if an excavator came, it probably wouldn't be able to dig to the depth where it lived.
"Xiaoman, come out for dinner!"
He shouted something at the burrow, and soon Xiaoman crawled out of the burrow with her little legs.
The little tiger sniffed at it curiously, and then tried to paw at Xiaoman.
But it soon ran into trouble.
Xiaoman's sharp scales pricked the little tiger, causing it to howl. Then, looking aggrieved, it rubbed its head against Cheng Feng's leg.
"You little rascal, now you know what's what. Your big brother Xiaoman isn't just any ordinary pangolin."
You still have a long way to go!
Despite saying that, Cheng Feng still picked up the rather heavy little tiger in his arms.
Then Xiaoman climbed up Cheng Feng's shoulder along his trouser leg.
And so Cheng Feng led the two little ones back into the house.
Just as Cheng Feng was feeding the two little ones, the sound of the door opening came from outside.
Chen Wenjin, disguised, hurriedly entered the house.
He immediately said, "Cheng Feng, something's happened to Han Qing's team!"
Cheng Feng fed the last piece of fresh meat to the tiger cub, then said in a deep voice:
"Don't rush, explain things clearly!"
Chen Wenjin then recounted the entire incident to Cheng Feng in detail.
It turns out that a week ago, the craft shop near the train station bought back a jade pendant from a local villager.
The Xieling disciple in charge of the shop had exceptional eyesight and could tell at a glance that this jade pendant was no ordinary item.
This jade pendant is made of mutton fat jade, but because it has cracks, its price is greatly reduced.
This is also why the villagers were willing to sell.
The front of the jade plaque is carved with a lifelike Kaiming beast, and the edges are decorated with lotus patterns from Tibetan Buddhism.
The back is covered with densely packed Tantric symbols, all of which are intricate and complex, making it impossible to decipher even for those who know Tantric script.
However, this Xieling brother just happened to be able to decipher the Xuanzong text.
Among the intricate symbols, I saw words like 'salt lake' and 'dragon vein'.
The cautious shop assistant handed the item over to Chen Wenjin.
After Chen Wenjin's research and verification, a clue was confirmed that this was a large tomb.
The light beast's fine lines could be seen when the sunlight shone through it.
These patterns indicate the approximate location of the tomb, and the text contains the specific location of the mausoleum.
Chen Wenjin would not miss such an opportunity to make a fortune, and immediately dispatched a team of Xieling brothers.
They set off to protect the cultural relics, guided by clues provided by the jade plaque.
But just now, one of the Xieling brothers, who had set off to protect cultural relics, returned to the shop with a pale face.
After inquiring, Chen Wenjin learned that the Xieling team had encountered their peers while digging a tomb.
Both sides had the same goal: the tomb. Moreover, the group showed no intention of cooperating and directly attacked, intending to wipe out the Xieling group.
Fortunately, it was nighttime, and the members of the Unloading Ridge Clan used the Pure Vision Agama given to them by Cheng Feng to kill the group.
They thought that was the end of it, so after dealing with the body, everyone continued working.
Once they entered the tomb, their escape route was blocked.
The brother who escaped was responsible for guarding the tomb raider's tunnel; according to him, this group was well-trained.
They weren't like ordinary tomb raiders; rather, they resembled a military force.
After listening to Chen Wenjin's account, Cheng Feng sneered.
He guessed that this group was probably one of its people, and that they were now acting like madmen, trying to find clues to immortality in the ancient tomb.
I wish I could search every tomb in the world.
However, this also suggests that the tomb indicated by the jade plaque should contain clues to immortality.
"Alright, this time I'll personally go and take care of this group, and while I'm at it, I'll see if there's anything different about the tomb at the foot of Kunlun Mountain."
As he spoke, Cheng Feng stood up, intending to prepare the things he would bring this time.
Upon seeing this, Chen Wenjin quickly said:
"I'll go with you. Besides that injured brother, only I know the exact location."
"It will save you a lot of trouble if I go with you."
"Okay, then go and inform Xiaoling, and I will prepare the necessary supplies."
After assigning tasks, the two went to prepare for their departure, leaving only the little pangolin and the little tiger to play in the yard.
An hour later, Cheng Feng and Chen Wenjin, dressed neatly, set off with Huo Ling's instructions.
Their destination was the lower reaches of the Golmud River.
The Golmud River is an important river on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, formed by the melting snow from the Kunlun Mountains.
The river flows through plateaus and Gobi deserts before finally emptying into the Qaidam Basin.
Historically, many tribes have lived and thrived in this area, resulting in numerous ancient tombs that have attracted the covetous eyes of many tomb raiders.
Cheng Feng and Chen Wenjin rode two chestnut horses out of the city.
Horses were the best means of transportation during this period; some roads were impassable even for cars, yet horses could travel quickly through them.
Led by Chen Wenjin, the two rode on horseback for a full three hours.
We finally arrived near the Talm River around 3 p.m.
"We're not far from the tomb now. Should we head straight there, or wait until it gets dark?"
After pulling on the reins to stop the horse, Chen Wenjin asked Cheng Feng beside him.
Cheng Feng, concerned for his men's safety, said, "Go directly, there's no need to wait until dark."
"it is good!"
Chen Wenjin agreed and then swung the reins and ran ahead.
Based on the wounded soldiers' descriptions, Chen Wenjin could find some familiar elements in the situation.
For example, the dry riverbed they were passing through was covered with yellow sand, and every time the horses' hooves rose and fell, they kicked up a handful of dust.
The distant Kunlun Mountains were shrouded in a thin mist, resembling a sleeping giant beast.
Chen Wenjin quickly stopped and jumped off the horse.
"The tomb is located in the valley ahead. Let's walk there!"