Chapter 264 - 113: Bizarre Ancient Tomb

Chapter 264: Chapter 113: Bizarre Ancient Tomb

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.

"What’s wrong? Is there a problem with Uncle Zhou’s family tomb?"

Chen Zhenguo leaned forward slightly, his expression incredibly serious as he lowered his voice.

"A problem? That’s an understatement! That place is sinister, utterly bizarre, and has an extremely high death rate!"

"Just think about it. Of all the Pre-Qin ancient tombs discovered today, which ones that are safe, controllable, and rich in resources aren’t firmly in the hands of the government?"

"The only reason the Zhou family’s tomb is still in their possession, with the government turning a blind eye, is because what’s inside... is too vicious, too evil! Even the government finds it a headache, and it might even be contaminated with something unclean!"

He paused, his gaze turning incredibly sharp, as if recalling some dark rumor.

"Remember Luo Qian? The ’dirty thing’ on him was brought out by his old man from a similar evil tomb years ago! Once you’re tainted by that stuff, the consequences are endless! So listen to me: if you don’t have to go down there, don’t!"

Lin Yi sensed the gravity and concern in the principal’s words. His own expression turned serious, and he nodded earnestly.

"I understand, Principal. Thank you for the warning. I’ll keep it in mind."

Seeing that Lin Yi had taken his words to heart, Chen Zhenguo finally breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand.

"Good, as long as you understand! Alright, there’s no time to lose. I’ll go to the Department of Education now and secure a spot for you. Go on home and wait for my news!"

"Okay, I appreciate your help, Principal." Lin Yi stood up and gave a respectful bow. "I’ll take a walk around the school then. It’s been a while since I was last here. I want to see Teacher Lu and Teacher Zhang Quan."

"Go on, go on!"

A smile returned to Chen Zhenguo’s face as he watched Lin Yi’s straight, tall figure leave the principal’s office.

...

「Two days later.」

The old apartment complex.

Inside Lin Yi’s rather spartan home.

Sunlight slanted in through the window, casting mottled patterns of light and shadow on the concrete floor.

Lin Yi had just finished a round of meditation.

The Qi and Blood inside his body surged like a great river. His Third Grade Perfection realm was incredibly stable, lacking only the final step: the Refinement of his skull.

Just then, the communicator on his wrist buzzed.

It was a call from Principal Chen Zhenguo.

Lin Yi pressed the answer button.

Chen Zhenguo’s steady voice came through.

But he did not bring good news.

He explained concisely that the two Pre-Qin Qi Cultivator tombs controlled by the Department of Education had just completed a round of exploration. They were now in a sealed period and would absolutely not be opened for exploration anytime soon.

If he wanted to enter, the earliest he could was in a month.

Chen Zhenguo said he had done his best to fight for Lin Yi’s case, and once the sealed period was over, Lin Yi would have a spot in the first group to enter.

"A month from now?"

Lin Yi lowered his phone, his brows knitting together as his expression darkened.

He repeated the timeframe in a low voice, an indescribable sense of urgency welling up inside him.

A month wasn’t exactly short; by then, it would only be mid-May.

There was still plenty of time before the college entrance exams.

But for Lin Yi, this wait was pure torture.

He had skyrocketed from a high-grade Martial Disciple to his current state of Third Grade Perfection in a mere three months, all told!

And now he was expected to halt his progress and waste thirty precious days?

How could he afford to wait!

’Looks like I’ll have to take the other path...’

Lin Yi’s eyes narrowed, his mind made up.

He thought of Zhou Tiankuo, Zhou Meng’s father.

The principal had specifically warned him that the tomb controlled by the Zhou family was extremely bizarre and fraught with danger, with a very high mortality rate for explorers.

But on second thought, Zhou Tiankuo and his family members had been going in and out of it for years and were still safe and sound. They must have their own way of surviving.

’With my current strength, as long as I’m cautious enough, my chances of getting out in one piece should be high.’

’It’s worth a try!’

Lin Yi clenched his fists, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

There was no time to lose. He immediately got up to prepare for a visit.

Before leaving, he carefully selected two nice-looking gift boxes online.

Then, he took out a few pieces of Fourth Grade tiger demon bone from his Space Ring and placed them in the boxes.

Since he was visiting their home, he couldn’t very well go empty-handed; he had to bring some gifts.

He didn’t know if Uncle Zhou had any plans for a second child.

But for a man...

Fourth Grade tiger demon bone...

...was the best possible gift.

After carefully arranging the gifts, Lin Yi carried the two heavy gift boxes, stepped out of the old apartment building, and headed west.

...

West Mountain Villa District.

The area was shaded by lush trees, the environment quiet and serene.

Luxurious villas of various styles were nestled among the greenery, a stark contrast to the noisy clamor of his own apartment block.

Lin Yi had called Zhou Meng in advance.

Just as he reached the impressive, black, carved-iron gates of the Zhou family estate...

...a beautiful figure in pink darted out from inside like a cheerful fawn, rushing right up to him in a fragrant breeze.

"Master! It’s really you! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!"

Zhou Meng’s big, beautiful eyes were astonishingly bright, sparkling with undisguised delight. Her face was lit up with a brilliant smile. She reached out as if to grab Lin Yi’s arm, but then, as if thinking better of it, she instead jumped on the spot twice in excitement, the tips of her hair tracing lively arcs in the air.

"Who else would it be?"

Watching his lively apprentice, the tension that had gripped Lin Yi for days eased slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"I heard from my dad you went to that super-amazing training camp in the Provincial City! I thought you’d be gone for ages! When you called just now, I thought you were messing with me!"

Zhou Meng chattered on, circling Lin Yi and looking him up and down as if to make sure he hadn’t lost any weight.