Chapter 2402 - 2305: Genes

A group of archaeological team members looked bewildered at the scene before them. Four top-notch expert professors in the field of archaeology, each one wealthy, were arguing until their faces turned red over a bowl of vegetable soup on this Luofu Mountain, refusing to give way.

Seeing this, everyone felt it was simply incredible.

Isn’t it just a bowl of vegetable soup? Is it really that good? Do these professors have such peculiar tastes that they disregard the sumptuous breakfast sent by Director He, preferring to snatch the simple vegetable soup cooked out of a basic pot, lacking any nutrition!

Only those who have tasted the vegetable soup cooked by Huo Sining can understand its extraordinariness.

It’s not just Zhou Shitao and the others; even Ding Liang and Su Qingqing, after drinking the soup cooked by Huo Sining yesterday, find themselves craving more. They are people who have seen the world, and most antiquarians are not short of money, so naturally, they have some demands for their palate, having tasted delicacies from around the world.

But Huo Sining’s bowl of vegetable soup was more authentic than any delicious dish they had ever tasted, and what surprised them more was that once the soup entered their stomachs, a warm feeling instantly permeated through their entire body, making their previously tired bodies feel refreshed and relaxed, even more effective than elixirs.

Such delicacies, making one unable to resist. It seems those professors also discovered the soup’s marvelous properties, hence the fierce contention, neither yielding an inch.

Of course, this taste isn’t something that can be shared because there’s only so much of it. If everyone present gets a share, there’d only be a tiny bit left for each of them—hardly enough.

When Gu Xu and Qibao came out of the tent, the vegetable soup cooked by Huo Sining had already reached its bottom.

Thankfully, Gu Xu and Qibao both knew about Huo Sining’s Azure Pearl. They also knew her vegetable soup must have been infused with Spiritual Energy, but since they had tasted it often before, they weren’t particularly eager this time, casually dealing with the breakfast sent by Director He and thus resolving the dining issue.

The half-mermaid has already been rescued, so Huo Sining naturally wouldn’t keep Gu Xu here unnecessarily.

On one hand, the archaeological site is basically facing harsh conditions, barely tolerable. She’s here for work, but Gu Xu can’t contribute much, so there’s no need for him to stay.

On the other hand, she is also worried about the children at home. Yuanyuan is still so small; she can be out here, but with Gu Xu not at home either, she feels uneasy and hopes he can return to the Magic Capital to oversee things.

Gu Xu has always listened to his wife’s instructions, having no objection whatsoever to Huo Sining’s ideas. He immediately prepared to leave Luofu Mountain with Qibao, but recalling last night’s escape by Lu Huairu, Gu Xu felt a vague worry.

"No matter, even if Fujiwara Seiho is dead or alive, they can’t stir up any great storms."

"Now without Fujiwara Seiho’s help, he can only act alone. With that stinking Taoist’s abilities, he’s probably too afraid to handle anything significant."

"What you should be mindful of is Qibao. Although last night, I disguised him and hid his true appearance, I worry that the stinking Taoist might still recognize Qibao."

"I am not sure if he has anything that could reveal Qibao’s identity, but it’s always better to be cautious. After all, this person is hiding in the dark; you never know when he’ll come out and strike."

Huo Sining’s words were not entirely unreasonable. Gu Xu took them to heart, nodded, and said:

"You can rest assured about this. No matter what, I am still a Falcon ace, not so incapable as to be unable to protect a child. If Lu Huairu wants to come, let him, I refuse to believe I can’t subdue him."

Huo Sining also felt this was the truth, unlike others she might not trust, but Gu Xu’s skills and intelligence are not something ordinary people can match.

Besides, once back in the Magic Capital, Yue Shuwen, Niuniu, and the precious little ones are all there. Their combat power is extraordinarily high. If they can’t handle Lu Huairu together, then even she being there would not help at all.

After separating from Gu Xu, Huo Sining immediately threw herself back into the archaeological work with tension.

After yesterday’s handling, the items in the Auricle Chamber have basically been returned and sealed, soon to be sent back to the Cultural Relics Bureau.

Next up is the main burial chamber.

This task is naturally extraordinary. Zhou Shitao and the professors were both nervous and expectant. A group of people whispered, wondering what would be inside the main burial chamber.

Huo Sining, on the other hand, remained calm, because after encountering the half-mermaid trapped in the dark chamber, and learning about Ge Hong’s actions, her impression of Ge Hong was completely ruined, hence she was uninterested in the contents of the main burial chamber.

Over here Zhou Shitao and others burned incense and made offerings, preparing thoroughly. Almost ready to open the stone door, they didn’t anticipate the sudden voice from Huang Zhenlong over the walkie-talkie:

"Old Zhou, news from the identification department!"

The group awaiting the opening of the main burial chamber immediately froze, followed by a buzz. Zhou Shitao’s body quivered, his voice tinged with tension:

"The results are out?"

Huang Zhenlong’s voice trembled slightly too: "Yes, they’re out. The fat and that Meditation Robe are taken from a certain mammal."

"The identification department extracted some cells from these two items and compared their genes, confirming they came from the same animal."

"The identification department sent over the gene comparison chart and compared it with known mammalian species. The closest match is..."

Huang Zhenlong’s voice seemed to drift, even he found the result too shocking, too incredible.

Zhou Shitao grew anxious, repeatedly asking: "What is it? Speak clearly!"

Huang Zhenlong swallowed, then steadied himself: "The closest match is with human genes, but not completely identical."

"Wow—"

As soon as Huang Zhenlong said this, the archaeologists waiting in the ancient tomb collectively gasped. The result was too shocking, absolutely unexpected to everyone!

That female archaeologist Anya, who first suspected the oil composition in the Changming Lamp to be Mermaid Cream, couldn’t control herself, shaking all over, her complexion flushed, her eyes bright, unable to contain her excitement.

She clenched her fists, enthusiastically turning back to her companions, shouting:

"It’s a mermaid, it really is a mermaid! I knew it, I knew it, there truly are mermaids in this world, it’s not fabricated, it’s not legend, it’s real!"