Tomb raiding: Today is another day I don't want to go home.

Chapter 71 The System's Concealment

Yan Huai's stiff expression gradually softened, but then turned serious again. He walked towards the somewhat bewildered Wang Mi and squatted down in front of her.

"Mi'er, you're still young. Not only is your fiancé situation still unresolved, but also, don't bring up those words you just said in front of outsiders in the future, understand?"

"Why?" Wang Mi frowned. "You don't like Mi'er, and you don't want to be Mi'er's fiancé?"

"Of course, Brother Xiaojue likes you, but the position of your fiancé not only belongs to the person who likes you, but also symbolizes many other things. You not only need to understand its weight, but also learn to choose carefully afterward. So, liking someone is not enough."

Yan Huai spoke with utmost seriousness, but it was clear that Wang Mi's thought process was different from his.

"At least Brother Xiaojue likes me. As for other aspects, Brother Xiaojue's abilities are obvious to all. If you don't meet the standards, then others have even less of a chance. So, Brother Xiaojue, relax! Of course, don't forget to work hard!"

Yan Huai: "???" This doesn't seem to make sense!

Yan Huai pursed his lips, deciding to give up for now and wait for a suitable opportunity to discuss the matter with Wang Mi.

"Let's find prey first..."

"Mmm!" Wang Mi looked at Yan Huai's retreating figure and smiled mischievously—that seat was reserved for her little brother Xiao Jue, and no one else was qualified to sit there, but he seemed to treat her like a clueless child, which was truly exasperating.

In the end, the two only managed to hunt another rabbit, but this one was white.

Wang Mi complained incessantly on the way back, but Yan Huai simply walked beside her patiently, occasionally offering a comment or two, even though he himself found it somewhat strange...

In the past, when Wang Jue led Wang Mi into the dense forest behind the mountain, it was considered good enough if they weren't attacked by wild animals, let alone encounter prey. Moreover, Yan Huai ventured into a much more daring location than Wang Jue this time, so this outcome is simply unreasonable!

Yan Huai couldn't help but glance back at the dense forest. In the mist, he seemed to see the loose white fog coalescing into a stunningly beautiful and gentle face. She smiled and looked at him...

After a short rest at his lodgings, Yan Huai got up briskly at five o'clock the next morning, and preparations for the trip to the Indochina Peninsula were completed within two hours.

Yan Huai stood in front of a group of twenty people, listening to Wang Quan sitting on the high platform, giving the others a brainwashing speech.

Wang Mi also stood beside Yan Huai. It is said that she deliberately struggled to get up this morning so that she could see Yan Huai off one more time.

"The path to immortality that our clan has been searching for and yearning for for thousands of years is only the tip of the iceberg. However, in gratitude for the ancestors and clansmen who sacrificed themselves for this path, we, the descendants, must hold the path to immortality firmly in our hands and regard it as a treasure. Only in this way can we continue to benefit future generations and comfort the souls who sacrificed themselves on the path to immortality."

The journey to the ancient Khmer kingdom is extremely perilous, as all of you worthy sons of the Wang family should already be aware of. Therefore, I urge you to act solely according to Wang Jue's orders and refrain from rashness. I, Wang Quan, wish you all a safe journey and a triumphant return!

"Yes, sir! Thank you, patriarch!"

The voices of the twenty-odd people were uniform, concise, and powerful. Except for Yan Huai and Wang Mi, who were standing at the front, everyone else lowered their heads and knelt on the bluestone slabs on the ground.

As his gaze swept across the crowd, Yan Huai could even see the burning passion and confidence in some people's eyes as they prepared for the journey...

This is my second and last time flying; my ID card is no longer valid.

Yan Huai lay back in the reclined seat in first class, dozing off leisurely: "How is Zhang Qiling now?"

"Everything is normal." There is no immediate danger—the system ultimately chose to conceal the truth.

"Hmm!" Yan Huai had no doubts. He was now only looking forward to finishing things in the ancient Khmer Kingdom as soon as possible and returning to see Zhang Qiling. "How long do you think it will take me to go back this time?"

"The system predicts it will end in about twelve days."

Yan Huai was as happy as a 200-pound fat man. Maybe by the time he got back, the typhoon season in Hainan wouldn't even be over yet!

With his arms behind his head, Yan Huai looked out the cabin window at the sky and clouds. It was spacious there, and his thoughts drifted away. He realized he had never tried flying before...

After a long and tedious wait, the plane finally arrived at an airport in Guangxi at 1:30 p.m. As for the rest of the journey, the group would have to take long-distance buses in batches, since traveling too close together would arouse suspicion.

Leaving aside other things for now, what Yan Huai is experiencing now is probably what they call "no comparison, no harm".

After enjoying the comforts of an airplane, he suddenly found himself on a long-distance bus that was both crooked and indescribable. Yan Huai didn't vomit, but his brows never relaxed. With his arms crossed over his chest, he closed his eyes as if in deep meditation, no longer struggling with his gaze.

Almost there, almost there... I'll go back and start driving lessons...

brake--

After nearly two hours of bumpy travel, the driver finally slammed on the brakes. Yan Huai opened his eyes, his upper body thrown forward a short distance...

Yan Huai glanced at the driver's simple and unpretentious smile at the front of the car, took a deep breath, smiled back, and withdrew his hand, which was gripping the back of the seat with bulging veins.

We're here! It's alright!

Yan Huai bent over and got out of the car, stretching his stiff limbs as he gazed at the village in the distant mountain valley. Wang Quan had told him before that the village was called Banna Village, and that people had been arranged to meet them there. They could see it as soon as they walked to the village entrance.

Yan Huai sensed the chaotic aura hanging over the village and smiled with interest. There was actually a tomb here...

"We'll rest here for the night and wait for our equipment."

"Yes!" There were only three people following Yan Huai for the time being, and the others would gradually arrive here to gather.

It must be because it rained a few days ago! The muddy path underfoot was still a bit damp, but it didn't affect walking anymore.

The group wound their way through the area, with fields and meadows separating them on either side. The colors of the fields were absolutely great for eyesight!

Yan Huai surveyed the surrounding mountains and terrain without making a sound, a faint golden light flashing in his eyes.

Deep in the northwest, a heavy, malevolent aura emanated from the crevices of the mountains, far surpassing the aura emanating from the Seven Star Lu Palace and the underwater tomb that Yan Huai had witnessed...

At the end of the path leading into the village stood an old man and a young man. Yan Huai and his group walked up to them, and the old man introduced himself first: "Hello, gentlemen! I am the person in charge of receiving guests in the village. You can call me A Gui."

Agui was a middle-aged man, around fifty years old. He was wearing dark blue Yao ethnic clothing and a brightly colored Yao hat with patterns on his head, making him look quite energetic.

Behind A-Gui stood a timid Yao girl with a round face, looking rather obedient and cute. She was about seventeen or eighteen years old. When she saw Yan Huai's gaze fall on her, she was immediately frightened and hid behind A-Gui.

Yan Huai: "......" Am I fierce?

"Host, you're very handsome!"

"That's it!"

"This is my daughter, Yun Cai. She's a bit timid, so please don't take offense, gentlemen!" A Gui's tone was full of doting affection for his daughter. When he turned to look at Yan Huai and the others, he gestured for them to proceed.

"You must be tired from your journey, bosses. Your accommodations have been arranged. Let me take you to rest first!"

"Thank you for your help!" Yan Huai noticed that A Gui and Yun Cai didn't have any bloodline connection with the Wang family, so he guessed that this was just a normal transaction by Wang Quan. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, after all, no one wants to be on guard against others all the time...