Tomb raiding: following the plot while tearing up the script

Chapter 195 Good back, good back

"Xiao Zhang?" Chen Wenjin squinted subconsciously, and made out the figure in the dim light of the courtyard in the distance.

Zhang Qiling was holding an umbrella in one hand and carrying a bulging black backpack in the other. She didn't even notice when he appeared behind her.

Nodding slightly to her, Zhang Qiling looked at the young woman covered in mud and handed her the backpack.

Chen Wenjin took the backpack with a complicated expression, looking like she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Zhang Qiling simply stood there calmly, showing no intention of speaking.

As a former colleague, just by looking at his expression, Chen Wenjin knew that she shouldn't expect him to take the initiative to speak.

"I'm running out of time." Chen Wenjin's voice was calm but tinged with a hint of bitterness.

That Corpse Beetle Pill changed the fate of all of them. After witnessing the changes that occurred in several other people, she thought she had become the lucky one.

Especially after discovering that not only had she not undergone any abnormal changes, but her body had also stopped aging...

Unexpectedly, although she was lucky enough not to undergo an immediate transformation, she was changing without even realizing it.

Until one day, she smelled a scent on herself that had once terrified her...

That was the scent that Huo Ling began to emit before her final transformation—the scent of the forbidden woman.

Finding the Queen Mother of the West's palace was her last chance.

Upon hearing her words, Zhang Qiling simply nodded silently. "Let's go together."

Based on Chen Wenjin's understanding of Tamutuo, she knew that if she traveled with them, the journey would be much smoother.

Chen Wenjin shook his head.

"No, there are people among you who are influenced by 'it'."

Zhang Qiling: …

He had no idea how Chen Wenjin had come to that conclusion, unless Chen Wenjin was referring to Wu Sansheng and Qiu Dekao when she said "it"...

“They are our companions.” Zhang Qiling said this with certainty, stating the facts calmly.

Chen Wenjin gave him a look that was so complicated that he couldn't quite understand it, then turned and left.

……

"Come on, let Fatty brush you up. Young man, what are you doing running out in this torrential rain? You're over a hundred years old, aren't you afraid of getting rheumatism?"

Fatty Wang rubbed his large hands together a few times, and a thin layer of red light and shadow condensed in his palm. He then reached out and lightly swept his hand over Zhang Qiling's body.

Although Zhang Qiling wanted to say that he was wearing a magic robe and there was no need for this, he couldn't stop it. He only felt a warm current brushing over his body, as if his heart was also filled with warmth.

Fatty Wang rubbed his hands together smugly. "How about that, buddy? Pretty impressive, right? This is a new skill I recently developed."

Very unusually, Zhang Qiling nodded slightly and gave a soft "hmm".

"Oh my god, naive, is Fatty seeing things? How come Fatty saw the young man praising me?"

Absolutely! A nod and a response mean double the agreement!

Wu Xie was also surprised and couldn't help but look at Zhang Qiling again and again.

Zhang Qiling was speechless at their sudden outbursts and turned to lie down.

Seeing Zhang Qiling lie down and assume a sleeping posture, the two exchanged a glance and fell silent.

Fatty Wang winked and made faces at Wu Xie, then tiptoed back to his room to sleep.

Looking at Wang Pangzi's chubby back as he tiptoed around, Wu Xie felt that his appearance was extremely lewd and that he had a strong sense of lewdness.

Early the next morning.

The group, having repacked their bags, continued their journey.

Panzi and Aning stared wide-eyed as they watched the courtyard shrink and change before their eyes, until it was left as a small square box the size of a palm.

The two broad-leaved trees that once formed a space that could have accommodated a courtyard now appear to be no more than half a meter apart.

This is truly amazing, the mysterious power of the East!!!

Could the boss really have found the elixir of immortality?

Maybe we should just forget about it...

This kind of mentality of working hard without wanting the boss to get what he wants is quite advanced. Thumbs up for Ms. Aning.

There's a subtle sense of madness about it...

Aning: I thought we'd be liberated once we got through this, but then he grants me immortality. Am I supposed to work my ass off to the death for him?

Originally, he should have truly risked his life until death...

The eight people continued their journey towards the Western Queen Mother's Palace.

Zhang Qiling discovered the marks left by Chen Wenjin in some hidden places, which not only indicated the direction but also conveyed a sense of urgency.

In response to the other party's urging, Zhang Qiling's approach was... "I have my own pace."

The entire rainforest basin had just experienced a night of heavy rain, making it significantly more difficult to traverse the roadless rainforest.

The ground is covered in mud, tree roots, and weeds; you might accidentally end up in a mud bath spa.

I'm talking about you, you naive little idiot who tripped and fell flat on his face.

Although his physical functions improved, he became much more agile than the average person.

However, Wu Xie seemed to be under an invisible buff, stumbling from time to time, but then regaining his balance with his skills.

When Wu Xie straightened his back and regained his balance once again, Su Li wanted to applaud him.

Great back!

Hei Xiazi covered his face, almost unwilling to admit that he had taught these students; it was shameful…

Wu Xie was embarrassed. His bad habit of being distracted while walking was making him look incredibly foolish in a place where there were traps under his feet.

Can he say he didn't do it on purpose?

But with the cute string of charms on the backpack of the guy in front of him dangling in front of him, it was really hard for him not to get distracted!

I quietly switched places with Fatty Wang and focused on watching the road. (jpd)

Of all those who traveled, Su Li and Xie Yuchen were the most relaxed.

These two, one a top-grade wood-elemental tree and the other a top-grade dual-elemental tree of water and wood, felt like they were back in their happy hometown when they entered the rainforest, a place where water molecules were active and the aroma of plants was abundant. It was incredibly comfortable.

The little one followed obediently behind, humming something softly under his breath; it was hard to make out what he was saying.

Xie Yuchen felt that the tune sounded familiar and turned to look at Su Li.

"Ah Li, what are you singing?"

Su Li was momentarily confused. What was I just doing?

"The Imperial Concubine's Drunkenness...?" Su Li herself wasn't sure; this tune seemed to be something Hua Hua had heard when she put on a show for her before.

“Expensive…” Xie Yuchen choked for a moment, then suddenly fell silent. Well, he seemed to suddenly understand the elder on the next mountain.

I admire myself for still being able to recognize a hint of familiarity in the sound.

"Wow! That's a huge undertaking!"

Zhang Qiling, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped. Wang Pangzi looked up and was stunned by the moss-covered cliff face in front of him. Although the moss covered almost the entire cliff face, the uneven outlines could still be easily made out.