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The title of "The Young Master of the World" was certainly not earned without reason. In any case, Zhou Juechen presented himself exceptionally well; the world knew him as someone with extraordinary foresight and wisdom, well-read and skilled in both literature and martial arts, yet gentle and kind-hearted, abstaining from alcohol and having no vices. He was undoubtedly regarded as "The Young Master of the World" in the eyes of the people.
Only a few knew that Zhou Juechen's true prowess lay not in divination but in his skills in Tomb Raiding. It was said that he wrote a book titled "Masterpiece," which detailed his techniques and methods for Tomb Raiding, making it the most coveted treasure among all Tomb Raiders.
Rumor had it that Zhou Juechen had an exceptional sense of smell; he would drive an iron rod into the ground, pull it out, and by smelling it, he could discern various scents from the soil and determine whether there were voids underground or materials like wood or stone.
Zhou Juechen was undoubtedly a true expert! He had always looked down upon tools like the Luoyang Shovel. When asked by others, he generously shared his insights, stating that if the underground soil was not dry enough, the effectiveness would be greatly reduced. This was especially true in the prosperous regions of Jiangnan, where heavy rainfall often submerged many ancient tombs, leaving the soil layers in disarray.
Among all trades, Tomb Raiding reigned supreme. Digging graves and unloading ridges were the strongest skills!
Without a doubt, Zhou Juechen belonged to the Unloading the Ridge school.
Both Unloading the Ridge and Tomb Raiding involved teamwork to steal from ancient tombs while navigating dangers and obstacles; it was not merely reliant on agility and brute strength. As the saying goes, there is an art to thievery. The techniques of Unloading the Ridge have been passed down for nearly two thousand years, leading to many extraordinary events throughout history. And Zhou Juechen was undoubtedly one of the most legendary figures among them!
However, all things in this world rise and fall according to fate; where there is life, there is also death.
The rise and fall of Zhou Juechen remained a mystery.
"Is Zhou Juechen really that perfect? Does he have no flaws at all?" Human nature always has its shortcomings; surely Zhou Juechen would not be an exception?
Xianxian pondered for a moment before saying, "Flaws? He doesn't smoke or drink, isn't lecherous or violent—he's a perfect gentleman. How could he possibly have flaws?"
"Then what about this?" I pointed to a line of words next to the corpse.
"Uh." Xianxian became frantic and lamented deeply, "I never expected that even Young Master Juechen couldn't escape from matters of 'emotion.' Sigh, no wonder he suddenly vanished; it turns out... he died for something so trivial!"
After saying that, he sighed, "I wonder which woman is so lucky, truly a beauty bringing disaster, causing trouble for the king of Tomb Raiding!"
"How do you know it's a woman who brought him trouble?" Lime suddenly spoke calmly.
Huh? Xianxian was momentarily taken aback, staring blankly at Lime as she pondered the meaning of his words.
"Could it be that he prefers men?" I suddenly felt a chill and glanced at The Young Master of the World, who was not exactly a paragon of virtue either.
"Nonsense, how could Zhou Juechen possibly like men!" Xianxian immediately refuted, her face filled with disbelief!
Lime smiled lightly, his tone softening a bit, "I was just saying that casually; don't take it seriously."
"Of course I won't take it seriously! You're just envious and resentful, Lime. I didn't expect you to have this moment of slandering someone!" Xianxian laughed with a sly expression.
Lime shook his head, feeling quite helpless towards Xianxian.
"By the way, how did you determine that this person is really Zhou Juechen? Didn't you say this person is extremely capable? Just based on that dark jade pendant, what can you tell? There are plenty of people with 'Chen' in their names!" Although I had already believed about sixty percent of it, there were still many doubts.
Lime pointed to the jade pendant in my hand and calmly said, "The characters and the design."
There were characters, and as for the design, I had looked at it earlier; it was indeed a flower. However, due to heavy erosion, I couldn't recognize it.
Nevertheless, although the jade pendant felt cool to the touch, it was very comfortable; indeed, it was good jade.
The Ancients believed that jade has spiritual energy. Good jade worn by a person with spirit would become transparent. A gentleman values virtue more than jade; in ancient times, jade was also a symbol of status. Therefore, wearing jade was quite significant. It is said that high-quality jade should be kept close to the skin to allow for spiritual connection between the person and the jade. I used to be skeptical about this, but now, after so many events have occurred, I have increasingly come to revere the wisdom of the Ancients!
If it weren't for this jade, Zhou Juechen's body would probably remain unrecognized forever!
Looking at the bones in front of me, I felt an unusual sorrow. I never expected such an extraordinary person to have died here.
Life is truly fragile!
Haven't we also reached our limit now...
After resting for a while, Lime took out his tools and began digging again. I had no strength left to move and could only watch as Lime worked hard in front of me. Meanwhile, Xianxian moved Zhou Juechen's body to the side and then lay down, sighing heavily. Anyone who didn't know might think he was suffering from cancer.
"Alright, stop being sad! That person can't come back..." I was about to comfort Xianxian when I heard him still sighing, lamenting, "He didn't even bring the book of Masterpiece with him!"
"Pfft!" I almost choked, asking in disbelief, "What did you say?"
So this kid was lamenting not finding that Tomb Raiding manual!
What a heartless person!
As we spoke, a thin beam of light suddenly slanted down from the front. My heart stirred, and I quickly looked over to see that Lime had moved a few steps away from us without me noticing. That wasn't the main issue; the key point was that this sudden beam of light was coming through from outside the wall!
Does this mean we've broken through?
Can we finally get out?
My heart raced wildly. I suddenly understood the joy and excitement of seeing light again after a near-death experience, like light suddenly pouring in from the darkness. It was a sacred light that could instantly dispel all fear and filth...
I greedily gazed at the beam of light, so dazzling and warm. Lime paused for a moment, then with a forceful push, the only barrier was breached, and a basketball-sized opening suddenly appeared before us. The sunlight was blinding, yet I couldn't bear to blink; it had truly been a long time since I had seen the sun...
Anxiety and unease seemed to be burned to ashes by the sunlight in that moment. I excitedly called out to Xianxian, only to find her staring at the corpse in the corner of the wall with a complex expression.
I fell silent. This Tomb Hole was dug by Zhou Juechen; he was so close to breaking through, why did he give up?
I felt a heaviness in my heart, and the earlier joy began to fade.
With a loud crash, the earthen wall collapsed entirely, and a flood of light poured in, dispelling much of the darkness and illuminating the only way out.
For a long time, Lime remained silent, motionless in the face of the sunlight.
I had long grown accustomed to Lime's quietness. I glanced outside; the sky was a deep blue, with white clouds like snow. In the distance, greenery flourished everywhere, filled with the breath of life. The refreshing air rushed toward me; even though it was somewhat cold, I felt warmth within...
To be placed in a desperate situation only to survive is nothing more than this.
No!
Looking at the scene before me, a sense of unease flashed through my mind. I tried to get up but found myself too exhausted to move! Reluctantly, I gritted my teeth and crawled forward towards Lime. Only when I reached her side and clearly saw our current situation did I suddenly realize something.
Disappointment is not terrifying; what is terrifying is being given immense hope only to face complete despair!
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