Beipai Tomb Raiders Notes

Chapter 603 A Month-Long Situation: Hesitation to Strike the Rat

"Yunfeng, I originally planned to tell you tomorrow night, but now it seems the plan is going well. I'm giving you a hint that I can tell you earlier."

Watching the flame rise, I whispered, "What are you going to do with the head?"

"Blast the mountain."

"Blast the mountain? Blast which mountain?"

Brother Yu replied with a serious expression, "The preliminary preparations for the bombings of Wushima, Dongshan, Zukengyuan, and the barren mountain where the Jiang family compound is located have all been completed. The bombings will be carried out simultaneously in all four locations."

I was instantly startled by what Brother Yu said.

The source of the bombing pit? Dongshan! And that small island! What's the foreman up to?!

How much explosives would that require? What a huge commotion that would be!

Brother Yu explained, "The head was decided a month ago, which is why he secretly sent me to invite Master Ji to come and help. We couldn't get that many explosives in a short time, but the people from Zhuji could. All the previous actions were to cover up this final plan."

Brother Fish stretched out his right hand and clenched his fist.

“The Jiang family believes in feng shui. Those places around Qiandao Lake are the lifeblood of their family’s feng shui for centuries. They have seized this lifeblood right under their noses.”

"Brother Yu! Such a big plan, didn't they notice?" I asked nervously.

"We realized it, but it was too late. We just had to wait for the commander's order."

"As the saying goes, strike the snake at its vital spot. To deal with an unconventional enemy, you have to use unconventional methods. We have to do what the other party is afraid of. Of course, it's not about blowing up the whole mountain, but about causing small-scale damage. With Master Cha and Master Ji's help, we can achieve precise destruction, just like breaking into a tomb."

"I understand, Brother Yu. In other words, we have the upper hand in the next few days, and their lifeline is in our hands. But what if they decide to fight to the death? For example, what if they call the police or reveal our identities to the public?"

"Yunfeng, they wouldn't dare."

"The Jiang family has been hiding in Qiandao Lake for so many years. They are even more afraid of being exposed than we are. So the other side can only try to harm us in secret. It would be best if we died in an accident, just like the fire that happened on the cruise ship in Qiandao Lake many years ago, which burned two people from the Southern School to death. Going back a hundred years, there was also the same thing that happened to Chaosheng's great-grandfather."

“We are not the first wave of people to look for treasure, nor will we be the last. The experiences of those gangsters who disappeared before, and those treasure hunters who died under mysterious circumstances, may be the same as ours, but this time the outcome will be very different because we have our heads protected.”

Brother Yu said seriously, "A hundred years ago, the Jiang family found the treasure. After that, everything can be said to be a conspiracy, which continues to this day. They dare not make it public, nor can they stop the treasure hunters who come to Qiandao Lake one after another. We should be the group that has gone the farthest."

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and thought about what Brother Yu had said.

Yes, that's true.

Jiangcun has been abandoned for many years. Some of the original residents have gone abroad, and some have moved to other cities to live, but they must still be connected. Jiang Zhaoxue's family is the same branch of the former village chief of Jiangcun, and can be seen as the behind-the-scenes manager.

Looking at the lake, I need some time to process this information.

Just then, my phone rang.

I was startled because this phone number was temporarily prepared for me by Ma Dachao a few days ago, and only the head of the gang knew this phone number besides Ma Dachao.

If the boss needs to contact me, just call out. We're all on the ship, why make a phone call?

"Who?" Brother Fish asked.

Looking at the unfamiliar number on the screen, I shook my head.

"catch."

As Brother Yu suggested, I pressed the answer button.

The next second, I threw my phone up.

Because I heard the familiar sound of a train running in the background again!

"Brother Yu! It's them!"

I stared at the cell phone on the deck with a hint of fear; it was still connected to another call.

Suddenly, he popped his head out, glanced at me first, and then bent down to pick up his phone.

He put the phone to his ear and said, "I am Wang Xiansheng."

Brother Yu wanted to speak, but he gently waved his head and continued, holding up his phone, "That's right, we're all on the boat, currently in the Zhuangyuan Island area of ​​Beihu District."

I couldn't hear what was being said on the phone because the speakerphone wasn't on.

The next second, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

"Let's see. Compared to your mysterious behind-the-scenes family, my little tricks are nothing. Speaking of which, you were a step too late this time, which means you're a month too late. What are you planning to do next? Are you going to continue your scheme and fight, or try to negotiate, or fight to the death?"

When he uttered the final four words, "to fight to the death," Ba Tou's face was cold, and his tone was resolute.

"Okay, then tonight it is. I'd love to see you all too."

He hung up the phone, turned around, and handed the phone back to me.

"Wenbin, the ship will dock in half an hour. Follow the steps I told you before, and take Chief Ji and Mr. Cha with you to do it."

"Understood, sir! I'll go prepare right away!"

After receiving the order, Brother Yu hurriedly ran off. I asked the foreman, "Where are we going to meet the Jiang family tonight? Was that Jiang Zhaoxue who called earlier?"

He shook his head and said, "It's not her. Judging from her tone, she should be the person in the Jiang family who can make decisions. The meeting place is on the mountain."

"Up in the mountains? The Jiang family compound?"

He nodded his head.

"That place is too dangerous, boss! It's like a tomb for the living! Some go in and never come out! And without Uncle Cha with us, it's just the two of us! We'd better find somewhere else!"

"No way, boss! How about I go alone? I know how to negotiate."

"Then tell me, how do you want to negotiate?"

I thought for a moment and said seriously, “First of all, we will guarantee that we will not reveal any secrets about Qiandao Lake to the outside world after we leave safely! Secondly, if the other party is worried that the treasures of the rebels that have been salvaged will flow into the market, we can refuse them all! Or we can just ask for a sum of money, since those people have plenty of money! We will exchange safety for a transaction!”

After listening, the leader frowned and said, "Those things are what we have found at great cost over the past six months. Why should we not want them? We people of the Northern School are not beggars, so why should we ask them for money? Since they specifically asked to see me, it would be cowardly of us not to go."

"The person behind the other side has shown up, proving that I did the right thing."

"Remember Yunfeng, wherever you are in the world, be soft when you need to be soft, but once you have the upper hand in a game, you must be tough."

“Yunfeng, I’ve said it before, we’re not only going to leave safely, but we’re also going to take our share of the money.”

Why are you crying?

"I didn't cry. I was just injured in the car accident that day, and my eyes were hurt."

He sighed and said, "You've suffered these past few months. Actually, the main responsibility lies with me. I was thinking of bringing you to the South to gain experience and meet more people so that you could smoothly take over my position in the future. But I didn't expect to encounter such a difficult situation before we came."

"Don't say that, foreman. You're not a god. When you arrive in a strange place, you can't possibly know what hasn't happened yet. I've always been proud to have a foreman like you."

He turned to look at me and smiled, "You've been with me since you were sixteen, and you've really changed a lot. You've also grown quite a bit taller. I wasn't wrong about you back then. You were able to comprehend a portion of the Celestial Star Technique without any guidance. I couldn't do that, Master Yao couldn't do that back then, and even your grandmaster couldn't do that. In terms of technique, you've actually surpassed me."

I quickly said, "No, that's not true."

He shook his head and said, "What I said is true. Perhaps your long-held obsession helped you."

"Boss, Uncle Cha told me that it's not called the Celestial Star Secret Technique, it's called the Xuan Kong Feng Shui Theory. Uncle Cha also told me not to tell outsiders about it in the future."

"Different names, same essence. Actually, I suspect... there are more than just the two of us who will receive the same call."

"Who is it?" I asked quickly.

With his head and hands behind his back, he looked at the lake and said, "They are our friends."