Chapter 386: The Web Reels! The Enigmatic Seven Slaughters Stele! Zhang Xianzhong l s Hidden Fortune Discovered! (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Luo Feng scrutinized the stone tiger that lay before him, his mind abuzz with questions. The artifact’s origin could be traced back to the Song Dynasty, yet its presence in this location baffled him. It was unlikely to be mere coincidence.
Zhang Xianzhong, when he buried his treasure, was undoubtedly preparing for a swift departure.
Under such exigent circumstances, how could he have procured a stone tiger and dragon? Luo Feng surmised that Zhang must have stumbled upon the ancient stone carvings during the burial process, cleverly utilizing them to construct a mnemonic riddle.
Given the current water level, it seemed impossible for it to have been so high during the time of the burial.
“In which direction is the stone tiger facing?” Luo Feng asked himself, mentally retracing the details from his earlier underwater explorations. His view had been hindered by the thick layer of silt covering the stone tiger.
Upon careful consideration, Luo Feng concluded that the stone tiger was facing…
He took a quick glance. Could it be Qingcheng Mountain?
The stone dragon was opposite the stone tiger, symbolizing the gold and silver treasures? The treasure’s location should correspond with that of the dragon and tiger.
“Could Zhang Xianzhong have ventured to Qingcheng Mountain?” Luo Feng pondered, his eyes lighting up at the realization. It was indeed Qingcheng Mountain, specifically Puzhao Temple which Zhang Xianzhong had razed to the ground!
A triumphant grin spread across his face as he realized, “I’ve found it!”
After arranging for the stone carvings to be transported onto the yacht, the group set off for the city. Their sudden departure left the other treasure seekers puzzled and somewhat disgruntled.
“Where is Luo Feng going?” they murmured amongst themselves, the stone tiger discovery having suggested the proximity of the treasure according to the riddle. But Luo Feng was convinced that the treasure lay in Qingcheng Mountain, not the Yangtze River. After all, wouldn’t the treasure have to be dredged up if it were submerged? Zhang Xianzhong would surely have planned to reclaim his riches upon his return.
Twenty minutes later, Luo Feng had managed to secure the necessary permissions for the excavation of Qingcheng Mountain for a modest four million yuan. His appearance caused a stir among the local staff who recognized him as a famous treasure-hunting livestreamer.
“The man who just processed the permits, why does he seem so familiar? Isn’t he a treasure-hunting broadcaster?”
“Nonsense, it’s Luo Feng!”
“Damn! Is he going to dig up our Qingcheng Mountain?” “But I’ve never heard of any ancient tombs in Qingcheng Mountain, have you?” “Who knows! Maybe Old Luo has found something.”
At that moment, the staff watched Luo Feng’s retreating figure, and began to ponder.
Although Qingcheng Mountain did not have any ancient tombs, there was a legend that the White Snake had once cultivated there.
Luo Feng then treated his team to a lavish meal in the city center before returning to their yacht late in the evening. The treasure hunt would commence the following day as the number of boats on the river swelled, each manned by individuals searching under the cover of night, oblivious to the true location of the treasure.
Despite the late hour, Luo Feng ventured out a few more times, always ensuring Li Shishi remained in her room to maintain the guise of her illness.
“Luo Feng, be careful, I can’t accompany you today!”
“Don’t worry Shishi, your man can handle it, you have nothing to worry about!” Luo Feng knew that even the slightest danger could worry Li Shishi.
But she had to hide in Luo Feng’s room.
She waited for everyone to leave before making her exit.
In the morning, Jiang Biehe of the Shu Du archaeological team, upon hearing that Luo Feng had found the stone tiger, was quite surprised. After some thought, he made a call, “Hello, Little Zhang, please notify everyone to be at the office at eight sharp!” Now that the stone tiger had been found, the treasure must be nearby.
Regardless, they had to go and inspect it.
What if they discovered some trace?
He specifically checked the map, Luo Feng’s discovery of the stone tiger was astonishingly 200 kilometers from the Jiangkou site. It was a segment, they had not really explored.
Around nine o’clock.
Luo Feng exited his room, dressed with the assistance of Li Shishi, who had also helDed him with a morning workout.
Seeing him leave, Li Shishi obediently took her medicine.
Afterwards… he led the group to leave the yacht. “Professor Jiang Biehe, look, it’s Luo Feng. Should we greet him?”
A young archaeologist on an old diesel boat asked.
“Mr. Luo! Mr. Luo!” Upon hearing this, Jiang Biehe immediately called out.
“Oh?” Luo Feng glanced over, not recognizing the man but waved a greeting regardless.
“Mr. Luo, we are an archaeological team from Shu Du, my name is Jiang Biehe. We too are searching for Zhang Xianzhong’s treasure!” Jiang Biehe introduced.
“Oh? Is that so? Good luck to you!” Luo Feng did not say much.
They were the official team.
They had more right to search the area than he did.
If they wanted to search, could Luo Feng possibly stop them?
“Look, why is Luo Feng heading into the mountains? Isn’t he continuing his search in the river?” The young man next to Jiang Biehe asked curiously.
“I don’t know! What’s happening? They found the stone tiger but they’re giving up on Zhang Xianzhong’s treasure? That can’t be right?” At this moment, Jiang Biehe was also puzzled.
It did not make sense to him at all.
“What’s going on here? Where’s your yacht, host?”
“I woke up and immediately tuned in to the live stream, and yet the yacht’s gone, and they’re walking on two feet again?” “Why head to the mountains? Shouldn’t the treasure be in the river?”
A quarter past ten, Luo Feng started his livestream.
Not only were Jiang Biehe and the others puzzled.
The entire Internet was also bewildered.
What on earth was Luo Feng up to?
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