Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The night was as dark as ink, and the torches in front of the Kongming City Gate flickered with a faint light, as if they would be swallowed by the endless darkness at any time. Zhong Yuemin stood in front of the city gate, his brows furrowed, his eyes like torches, staring directly at the strange scene in front of him.

"Avril, do you know what's going on with these snakes?" Zhong Yuemin's voice echoed in front of the empty gate of Kongming City, with a bit of urgency and confusion.

Avril shook her head, her face pale and her eyes full of fear. "I don't know either. Our people also suffered heavy losses."

Avril paused, her eyes suddenly sharp. "Zhong Yuemin, I should be asking you."

"Asked me what?"

"Did you know all this a long time ago? Otherwise, why didn't you let your people take the things in the ancient tomb, and why didn't you let them go in to check?" There was a hint of questioning in Eve's voice.

Zhong Yuemin took a deep breath. "Is there any problem with this?"

"Yes, and there are big problems. Anyone who takes something will be attacked crazily by the snakes. In the end, they will bleed from all seven orifices and die. Almost no one who has taken anything from the ancient tomb has ever come out alive. Zhong Yuemin, do you think there is a problem?"

Avril's voice echoed in the open field, as if carrying some kind of magic that no one present could ignore. Professor Zhang, Zheng Tong, Fatty Wang, and Wu Jianjun looked at each other, each of them in shock beyond words.

"Fuck, if we hadn't listened to Brother Zhong, would we have died too?"

Fatty Wang's eyes widened, and his rough voice was particularly clear in the night. He recalled the day when Zhong Yuemin stopped everyone and insisted on not letting them in, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared.

Zheng Tong frowned, as if trying to find some flaws in Zhong Yuemin. "Does this grandson of Zhong Yuemin really know something? It shouldn't be like this? It doesn't make sense?" He is usually calm and composed, but at this moment he can't help but feel confused.

Professor Zhang sighed, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He recalled Zhong Yuemin's firmness and decisiveness at the time, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. If it weren't for Zhong Yuemin, his team might have really been... He didn't dare to think any further, but just stared at the fire silently, lost in thought.

"Perhaps, we should really re-examine Zhong Yuemin." Wu Jianjun's voice broke the silence. He usually doesn't talk much, but every time he speaks, he always hits the nail on the head. He looked into the darkness in the distance, as if he could penetrate all the fog and get to the truth.

"Avril, can you tell me about Kongming City? Even if I don't tell you, you should know the dangers inside." Zhong Yuemin stood in front of the city gate, looking at Avril, his eyes full of worry.

Avril leaned against a boulder tiredly. Her face was pale, but her eyes were shining with determination. "Let me rest for a while, and I will tell you what I know."

Zhong Yuemin stopped bothering Avril and walked over to Wu Jianjun. "Old Wu, can you tell anything from the sky and the terrain?"

"Let me try."

Wu Jianjun slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled. Then, he took out a small, exquisite, antique compass from his arms, carefully held it in his palm, and began to examine it carefully.

He was seen walking forward with light and steady steps, muttering to himself, "To find the dragon and divide the gold, look at the winding mountains. Each winding is a barrier. If the gate is eight points dangerous, it will be in the shape of Yin and Yang Bagua..."

Wu Jianjun's deep and magnetic voice echoed in front of the empty and deserted city gate. It was as pleasant and melodious as the sound of nature, and as deafening as the sound of a Huangzhong Dalu. It seemed to have created a wonderful and indescribable resonance with the ancient land beneath his feet that had gone through the vicissitudes of time.

Zhong Yuemin, who was standing by, silently watched Wu Jianjun's focused expression, and couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. He knew very well that the man in front of him was no ordinary person, he had extraordinary keen insight and profound knowledge of Feng Shui.

After a while, Wu Jianjun opened his eyes, and a solemn look appeared on his face. "This piece of land is indeed unusual."

Wu Jianjun paused and continued, "According to my observation, Kongming City is located on a dragon vein, and the city itself is the incarnation of a giant dragon. However, this dragon seems to be restrained by some force and cannot move freely. This also makes the environment in Kongming City extremely dangerous and full of unknown risks."

"Old Wu, can you find the entrance to the dragon vein?"

Wu Jianjun pointed to a building in the distance and said, "The shape of that building is similar to the Qian Gua in the Eight Diagrams. And our location is in the Kun Gua area. If my inference is correct, the entrance to the dragon vein may be hidden between these two Guas."

Zhong Yuemin was shocked. He didn't expect Wu Jianjun to be able to see so much information from the terrain and celestial phenomena. He knew that although Wu Jianjun looked a little mysterious, he did have extraordinary abilities.

"Then what should I do?" Zhong Yuemin asked hurriedly. If he wanted to find the antidote, he would definitely need to take it orally!

Wu Jianjun pondered for a moment. "We need to act according to the directions of the Eight Diagrams. First, we need to find the direction of the Qian Diagram, and then follow the principle of yin and yang, and gradually approach the entrance of the dragon vein..."

The night was as dark as ink, with twinkling stars. Wu Jianjun's words echoed in the air, as if uncovering the dust of history. Avril quietly appeared beside the two of them, her eyes firm and deep, as if hiding endless secrets.

"You all saw the city wall just now."

Avril's voice was particularly clear in the silent night. "A long time ago, this place was a country called Meteorite Jade Country."

"Wait, Miss Avril." Fatty Wang scratched his head, looking confused. "How do you know there used to be a country here?"

The night was as dark as ink, and the ancient ruins of the Meteorite Kingdom looked even more mysterious under the moonlight. Avril stood in front of the gate of Kongming City, her eyes penetrated the dust of time, as if she could glimpse the glory of the past. Behind her, Fatty Wang, Wu Jianjun and others looked at each other, obviously shocked by Avril's words.

"A hundred years ago, there was a brave explorer in my family who accidentally broke into this forgotten land and brought back the legend of the Meteorite Kingdom and a precious relic."

Avril's voice echoed in the night wind, and her eyes flashed with determination. "It is a jade seal made of meteorite jade, engraved with the totem and text of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom. It is not only a cultural relic, but also the best proof of the existence of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom."

Zheng Tong scratched his head and asked in confusion, "But, since someone discovered this place a hundred years ago, why did you decide to explore here only now?"

Avril took a deep breath, as if she wanted to inhale all the scent of this land into her lungs. "That's because there is a secret hidden in the Land of Meteorite Jade, a secret that concerns the entire world. We have been waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to unlock this secret."

Zhong Yuemin came forward, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and inquiry. "So what is this secret? How did you know this secret?"

Eve smiled slightly, her smile was full of confidence and mystery. "This secret is only known to the royal family of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom. And our family is the descendant of the royal family of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom. A hundred years ago, the explorer found an ancient parchment scroll in the ruins of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom, which recorded the history of the Meteorite Jade Kingdom and the secrets of the royal family. We have been studying this parchment scroll, looking for clues to unlock the secret."

"And this time, we feel that the time is ripe." A resolute light flashed in Avril's eyes, "So we went deep into the core of the Meteorite Jade Country to find the secret that has been hidden for more than a thousand years."

"According to the family information I have, the Meteorite Jade Nation that once lived here was extremely powerful. Its territory was vast and boundless. The entire Gobi Desert belonged to the Meteorite Jade Nation. This country was divided into three areas: the inner city, the middle city, and the outer city."

Avril continued to explain. "The scope of the middle city roughly covers the entire Gobi Desert, and the inner city is surrounded by this solid wall. The interior is where the people of Yunyu lived in the past."

Zhong Yuemin was suspicious and couldn't help asking, "How did the Yunyu Nation survive in such a harsh environment? After all, their population must be quite large, but this place is a barren desert!"

Fatty Wang, who is a foodie, asked directly, "Something is wrong! What do they rely on to survive?"

Zheng Tong also echoed, "Also, so many people need to drink water here, how much water resources are available for them to use?" At this time, Professor Zhang walked out of the tent and stood quietly aside listening to everyone's discussion.

"It has been so long that many details have become blurred. It has always been a mystery as to why the Meteorite Jade Kingdom was able to thrive in the heart of this vast desert. However, in the ancient legend, a key element was mentioned: the Meteorite Jade Kingdom possessed a rare treasure."

Zhong Yuemin couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Avril eagerly, "Avril, do you know what that treasure is?"

Avril's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, and her eyes were shining, as if hiding endless secrets.

Avril replied softly. "According to legend, in the days of the Falling Jade Nation, our ancestors were fortunate enough to obtain a miraculous treasure - the Key of Space. This magical key has incredible power. It can create an endless supply of food and water in the void, allowing our people to survive tenaciously in this barren desert environment. What's even more amazing is that it seems to have a mysterious ability to quietly wipe out those who have ulterior motives and attempt to invade our land or oppose us, without even leaving a trace."

Hearing this, Fatty Wang's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment and disbelief. He couldn't help but swear. "Fuck, is this true or false? Why does it sound so mysterious!"

After saying that, Fatty Wang turned his head and looked at Zheng Tong beside him, as if expecting to get some explanation or confirmation from him.

Zheng Tong raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, then raised his chin slightly and said in a mocking tone, "Fatty! You actually took it seriously? These ancient people were ignorant, are you going to be stupid too? This is obviously a lie made up by ancient emperors in order to more easily control their people."

"Zheng Tong, you bastard, how dare you laugh at your fat uncle for being uneducated?" Fatty Wang widened his eyes and angrily retorted. Then, the two of them started to play and joke like children, and the originally dull and depressing atmosphere was instantly broken.

However, at this moment, Zhong Yuemin, who was standing aside, did not join in their laughter. Instead, he stood quietly, thinking.

When Zhong Yuemin heard what Avril said, he was stunned, as if struck by lightning. An incredible thought came to his mind - the king of the Meteorite Kingdom was very likely to control space! This amazing discovery shocked and excited him, but at the same time, countless questions and worries surged in his heart.

"If all this is real..."

Zhong Yuemin murmured to himself, his eyes gradually becoming deep and sharp. "Doesn't that mean that I'm not the only one with this ability? Thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago, someone had already experienced such a magical space?"

This discovery made Zhong Yuemin feel his own insignificance and ignorance, and at the same time, it also filled him with more curiosity and desire to explore the world.

Zheng Tong and Fatty Wang played around for a while, and saw Zhong Yuemin standing there talking to himself. He teased, "Yuemin, what are you talking about? You don't believe in this legend like Fatty Wang, do you? I tell you, it's all fake, and it's meant to deceive the ignorant."

Zhong Yuemin ignored Zheng Tong who was making noises nearby. His sharp eyes, like those of an eagle, were fixed on Avril, as if he wanted to see through her appearance to the secret hidden in her heart.

Faced with such a sharp gaze, Avril obviously felt a little uncomfortable. Her hands involuntarily clenched the corners of her clothes, and her eyes began to become erratic.

Finally, Avril couldn't help but break the silence. "Zhong Yuemin, why are you looking at me with such strange eyes?"

The corners of Zhong Yuemin's mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile, but his eyes were still firm and cold. "Avril, I know exactly what your purpose is for this expedition. So, have you achieved what you wished for?"

Hearing this, Avril was shocked, but she pretended to be calm and said, "Zhong Yuemin, what nonsense are you talking about? I can't understand you at all!"

However, Zhong Yuemin was not shaken by the other party's denial. Instead, he further analyzed, "I guess the origin of the name of the Meteorite Jade Country is probably related to a mysterious meteorite jade that came from outer space. Moreover, this meteorite jade is definitely not an ordinary thing. It is very likely that it has its own world inside, or it can be used to reach a different dimension parallel to our world. Am I right? And you came here from afar just to find the legendary meteorite jade. Am I right?"

Faced with Zhong Yuemin's aggressive questioning, Avril's face turned pale in an instant, and she stammered in retort, "Zhong Yuemin, you...you are talking nonsense! I can't understand what you are talking about at all!" Her words revealed an unconcealable panic.

Fatty Wang scratched his head, his face full of confusion. He looked at Zhong Yuemin and asked in confusion, "Brother Zhong, what are you talking about? I can understand every word you say, but I don't know what you mean when you put them together."

Zheng Tong couldn't help but teasing: "Yuemin, you are also a talented person. You are really burying your talent by not writing novels!" He laughed and shook his head, as if Zhong Yuemin's words were more like a puzzle to him.

At this moment, Professor Zhang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Now I finally know what is painted on those murals! Xiao Zhong, you are so right! But...how is this possible?" He showed an expression of disbelief on his face, obviously shocked by Zhong Yuemin's words.

Zhong Yuemin took a deep breath, looked at Professor Zhang, and said seriously, "Professor Zhang, these are just my guesses. I don't have any evidence, and I don't know if they are correct."

Professor Zhang nodded. "Xiao Zhong, you are right. I have been thinking about this question before. The murals seem to depict some kind of ritual or sacrificial scenes, which are closely related to the meteorite. However, this conjecture of a self-contained space or parallel space is really... really too shocking."

"I can only ask Avril about this."

Avril looked at Zhong Yuemin deeply, with admiration in her eyes. "Zhong Yuemin, you are so smart! I underestimated you. Our family has had such speculations, but we have never been able to find conclusive evidence." There was a hint of emotion and admiration in her voice.

When Zheng Tong heard this, he was completely stunned. He stretched out his fingers in disbelief and pinched Fatty Wang next to him hard.

"Ah...Zheng Tong, damn it! Why the hell did you suddenly pinch me?" Fatty Wang cried out in pain.

"Let me see if I'm dreaming..." Zheng Tong muttered to himself, as if he had not yet recovered from the shock.

"Damn it, why don't you pinch yourself?" Fatty Wang asked angrily.

"I...I'm afraid of pain..." Zheng Tong scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Zheng Tong, I'll fuck you two..."

At this moment, Zhong Yuemin, who had been silent all this time, asked Avril: "Are you still going to go in and look for it?"

Avril gritted her teeth. "I finally came here, and I can't give up so easily. I'm going to go in again tomorrow morning."