Chapter 226 Code-named Bat (32): The Conspiracy to Compete for the Pearl of Eternity
For the sake of safety, we discussed and asked the guardian and his eldest son A Da to take me, Shen Yao, Cheng Sumin and Acheng in, and then the guardian's youngest son A Xiaoze, Lao Hai, Xiao Hou and others went in. Meet outside together.
Everyone agrees with the arrangement of guardians and thinks it is reasonable. Although they are guardians, they have not entered the tomb chamber for a long time. In addition, Chen Dian and Cheng Sulan are in front now and do not know what is inside. What changes have taken place? So the guardian’s youngest son, Ah Xiao, is left behind. He also hopes that the guardian can have someone outside. If something happens to them, on the one hand, he can respond to them, and on the other hand, he can continue to protect the guardian. responsibilities continue.
As for us, A Hai and Xiao Hou are Acheng's subordinates after all, so it is more convenient to stay outside to avoid other things happening inside and causing trouble.
A total of six of us entered one after another and walked into the passage of the tomb under the leadership of the guardian.
Although I write suspense novels and have read many novels and movies about tomb robbing, I have never seen the real structure of an ancient tomb. In my impression, tomb robbers find an opening outside the tomb and then dig it open. Then just throw it down with a rope or a ladder, jump down, and finally go inside to find the real tomb chamber door, and then find a way to open it. But this situation is rare in reality now, and we have never had the opportunity to see the ancient tomb. situation, so it can be said that we know nothing about ancient tombs.
Under the leadership of the guardian, we took the exit door of the tomb, which was the exit door left after the tomb owner was buried. It was a exit door specially opened for the guardian. Simply put, it was the back door of the ancient tomb chamber. , so along the way from the back door to the ancient tomb, the middle of the tomb door is unobstructed, without any dangers or mechanisms, and the ventilation on both sides is good, the air circulation is very comfortable, and there is no feeling of discomfort. The guardian walks in front, When we encounter something interesting, we will introduce it to us.
Soon we came to the gate of the ancient tomb. The gate of the ancient tomb is equivalent to the meeting point for the back door, front door and other side doors of the ancient tomb.
Because we were not sure whether Chen Dian and Cheng Sulan had already entered the ancient tomb, we could only follow the guardian and move forward.
The opening of the tomb chamber is a very simple mechanism. There are two carved stone lions next to each. There is a copper-colored hanging ring in the lion's mouth. The guardian turns the hanging ring according to the opening mechanism.
The door of the ancient tomb opened. This door is not as mysterious as imagined. It is like a closed space that is not open all year round. If we really want to use a scary metaphor, it looks like a monster with a grin on its face. Like opening your mouth wide.
We put on masks, and then followed Gong and the guardian into the tomb.
This should be the first time for Shen Yao and I to enter the ancient tomb, so everyone seemed very curious, but there was also a hint of worry, because the guardian said that there was no danger from any mechanism while we walked from the back door to the main door. , but when you enter an ancient tomb, there will be various mechanisms inside.
Although they have known some of the existence of the agency for so many years, they are just guardians after all. They have no sense at all about entering the middle of the ancient tomb chamber, especially near the coffin of the tomb owner. Because they have been here since their ancestors. A lot, but never go near the coffin, because the closer you get to the coffin, the more dangerous places there are.
The coffin, so they did not fully understand the mechanisms inside it. However, some tomb robbers once came in and died tragically on the road, died tragically in the middle, and fell into a trap, so it was difficult for them to get close to the horror of the tomb owner's coffin.
In fact, whether it is a mechanism or a trick, it is all a kind of protection for the deceased by the previous craftsmen or Feng Shui masters.
The guardian said that there is something scarier than any trap in this ancient tomb. Generally speaking, it is difficult to encounter it. If we really encounter it, then we are unlucky.
"What's so mysterious?" Cheng Sumin couldn't help but ask.
"This thing is a long story to say. This thing is a magical bead. We call it the Pearl of Eternity here. It is said that people who see this bead can see their own eternal world. Because of this bead
It has this magical function, so I say it is a dangerous thing, because many people think about what they will look like in the future.
Sure enough, the Pearl of Eternity made everyone eager to try it.
But the guardian also said that this thing is very dangerous. If you are not careful, you will get into trouble, unable to wake up or even lose your life. So the guardian means that everyone should try not to touch the Pearl of Eternity, even if it does come.
Don't touch it in front of you either.
We walked slowly along the middle road. As I walked, I looked around at the structure inside the ancient tomb. It was not as complicated as I thought, and of course it was not as simple as I thought.
On both sides are various sculptures of figures, some are military generals, some are literary generals, and some are maids. Overall, under the shining of light, these figures look like real people.
For example, these stone statues actually represent the image of being together with the owner of the tomb. In other words, when they were alive, they served this tomb owner. Now that the tomb owner is dead, I hope they can continue to serve.
"So that's it. I didn't expect that ancient times valued this thing quite a lot." Acheng said.
We didn't say anything and continued walking forward.
At this time, there was a sudden sound from the front, and a figure flashed out from the front and stood in front of us. He was none other than Chen Dian, who knocked me out before.
"Chen Dian, you are indeed here." I was very excited to see Chen Dian, so I shouted to him.
"Why do you think you have to go against me? I have already said that I only want the art of immortality, and then I will let Cheng Sulan go. Why are you forcing me? You brought so many people with you." Chen Dian sighed and looked at me.
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"Hurry up and let that girl go. If there's anything else, I'll talk about it when I get back."
"I can't go back." Chen Dian's voice was almost crying, "This is my last place."
Chen Dian's mood seemed to be extremely low, and he made a crying sound. While he was standing opposite him and talking, the guardian slowly took a few steps forward.
When I saw his appearance, I probably wanted to go over and advise Chen Dian, but his thoughts were quickly discovered by Chen Dian. Then Chen Dian picked up the pistol and pointed it at him and said, "Get out of here, I don't want to hurt innocent people."
I was afraid that he would hurt the guardian, so I said to Chen Dian, "Don't make any more mistakes. It's still too late to turn back now."
"What do you know? You know nothing. There is something higher than the art of immortality here, and that is the Pearl of Eternity. I can't wait any longer." Chen Dian said, turning his head and looking at the stone pillar in front.
There is a crystal ball that looks like glass on the stone pillar directly in front. It should be the Pearl of Eternity that the guardian mentioned.
"Don't move, don't move." The guardian was shocked when he saw Deng Chengdian was interested in the bead.
"Don't come here. I won't move if you can't. It's what I'm looking for." Chen Dian showed a crazy smile and walked over.
"No." The guardian didn't care about anything else and rushed forward.
Chen Dian turned around, took the gun, and fired a shot into the guardian's leg, causing the guardian to fall to the ground.
"Father." Ada who was next to him immediately walked to his father's side.
The guardian ignored the pain, struggled to stand up, and then continued to run towards Chen Dian in front. However, he was injured on his leg after all, so he was a step late.
Chen Dian picked up the bead, and then the whole tomb began to shake. The bead in Chen Dian's hand suddenly emitted a dazzling light, as if it had suddenly changed from a dim incandescent lamp to a light of thousands of watts, shining all over the tomb.
The eye of a human being.
Then I heard the old guardian Renren let out a cry, and then the light from the ball was so dazzling that almost everything in front of me turned into white light.
In a daze, I saw Cheng Sulan coming out from the side. She wanted to stop Chen Dian, but Chen Dian turned around and pointed his gun at Cheng Sulan.
"Ah, don't let me." I rushed over with all my strength and pushed Cheng Sulan out. Then the gunshot rang out and hit the iron chain on the coffin in front.
At first I thought I had held down Chen Dian's hand with all my strength, and then hit it wildly. Chen Dian was unprepared, and was thrown to the side by my sudden impact. Then he turned around and kicked me hard.
The foot suddenly kicked me to the opposite side, and my head suddenly hit the stone behind. I only heard a buzzing sound, and I felt dizzy and fainted...