Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Inside the huge tree, everyone was shaking, looking a little flustered and uneasy. Except for Hua Yu, Zhang Qiling and others, everyone else had difficulty standing due to the violent shaking. Ruan Hei, his three disciples, and Uncle Ming Dali had terrified expressions on their faces, and their bodies swayed left and right involuntarily, trying to keep their balance, but they were unable to withstand the strong earthquake. Some people even lost their balance and fell to the ground, screaming.

After the earthquake, Hubayi and Yang Xueli were both in a state of disarray, but they were not seriously injured. Hubayi got up and immediately began to look for a way out. He carefully observed the surroundings and suddenly found a half-opened door on the wall behind Yang Xueli.

Hubayi pointed at the door excitedly and said, "Look, there is a small door over there! Maybe this is our way out of here!"

Yang Xueli looked in the direction of Huba's finger and saw the small door. She nodded excitedly, indicating that she agreed with Huba's idea. So, the two of them approached the small door carefully, ready to explore whether they could really find an exit inside.

Master and disciple Ruan Hei and Uncle Ming looked at the small door with excitement, but they were disappointed. After Hubayi and Yang Xueli pushed open the small door, they found that they were still in Guixu, but it was different from the place they had been to before.

The place where they had just come in was only water and stones, but there were actually quite a few green-headed fish scattered around the shore, which surprised them very much.

Although there is also a pool around the giant tree, this pool looks much safer than the previous one. Its water surface is as calm as a mirror, and the bottom is clear. Moreover, there are no obvious signs of threats or dangers around the pool, which makes people feel relatively safe.

They approached the pool carefully and observed the surrounding environment carefully. They found some plants beside the pool, which may have grown abnormally lush because of being immersed in water for a long time. These plants exuded a faint fragrance, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.

Huba discussed with everyone and searched the surrounding area.

Yang Xueli and Hubayi found a small room at the back of the giant tree, which was filled with broken bronze tripods of various sizes. The bronze tripod facing them also had a Xun Gua on it, and this was the fourth time they had encountered this Gua.

Huba looked at the hexagram on the tripod and asked, "Does this hexagram have any special meaning?"

Just as Yang Xueli was about to speak, she suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps coming from outside the door. The sound was getting closer and closer, as if someone was rushing over. Then, a figure suddenly rushed into the room.

It turned out to be Wang Kaixuan! He ran in breathlessly, his face full of excitement. He seemed to have made some important discovery, but he didn't have time to say it. However, when he raised his head and his eyes fell on the piles of bronze tripods on the ground, greed and excitement in his eyes were immediately aroused.

He stared at the bronze tripods with wide eyes, as if he saw countless treasures. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a greedy smile. Obviously, he was full of interest in these bronze artifacts and even forgot what he was going to say.

Yang Xueli looked at Wang Kaixuan's changing expression and felt helpless. She knew that Wang Kaixuan always liked to pursue wealth, but she didn't expect him to express this desire so directly. She sighed softly, thinking that the fat man's temper was probably unchangeable, but fortunately he was just a playboy. If you really want him to do something, he might not have the courage.

"Old Hu! Wow! There are so many bronze tripods here! They are enough to support the government for hundreds of years!" Wang Kaixuan's eyes widened as he looked at the many bronze tripods in front of him, his eyes flashing with greed and surprise. The large number of these bronze tripods was enough to remind people of the huge wealth behind them.

Yang Xueli frowned slightly. She had always known about Fatty's greedy personality, but she still tried to stay calm. Yang Xueli said, "We didn't come here to find these treasures. Besides, we have already achieved the purpose of this trip. Now we are trapped in Guixu and we don't know when we can find a way out. We don't have much supplies on us. Even if Mr. Hua and his men are gods, they don't have the ability to turn out the supplies needed by so many people."

Wang Kaixuan was stunned after hearing this, then he came to his senses and realized that his behavior just now was a bit out of control, so he quickly nodded to show his agreement. He realized that he should take a good rest as Yang Xueli said, so as to better face the next challenge. At the same time, he also felt a little ashamed that he once again forgot the dangerous environment they were in because of his greedy character.

Yang Xueli saw that Wang Kaixuan had finally regained his composure. She smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, that's right! The most important thing for us now is to stay calm and rational, so that we can better deal with various situations."

Wang Kaixuan scratched his head in embarrassment and replied, "How could you say you are Staff Officer Yang? Look at the benefits of reading a lot. You know a lot, you are pretty, and most importantly, you are rich. Look at Old Hu, your ancestors must have found a lot of connections for you in the underworld to get you such a good wife."

Hubayi pointed at Fatty Wang, speechless. He looked at Wang Kaixuan, who still had to say something to him, with a bad temper: "Why did you come in? Did something happen outside again?"

When Fatty Wang heard Huba asking him, he remembered what he came in for just now, and said incoherently: "Oh! Yes, I was dazzled by the bronze artifacts on the ground and almost forgot."

Wang Kaixuan suddenly took a few steps forward and said excitedly: "Did you find anything here? Uncle Ming and I have made a major discovery!"

Hubayi and Yang Xueli looked at each other, followed Wang Kaixuan, and went to see the so-called major discovery that Wang Kaixuan mentioned.

Hubayi asked curiously, "Fatty, what good stuff did you and Uncle Ming see that you want me to see?"

Wang Kaixuan blinked his eyes dully, "Old Hu, I'm telling you, you really have been with Xueli for a long time, your brain is really active, you can guess this!"

Huba sneered, and Yang Xueli laughed secretly beside him. Fatty Wang was confused by their attitude. "No, what are you laughing at? Talk to me too! You make me look like a fool!"

Huba Yiyi had an unfathomable expression on his face. "Well, this! It can only be understood but not explained!"

Wang Kaixuan looked at Hubayi, then at Yang Xueli, "Staff Officer Yang, you have to give me your opinion on what happened. This guy is really tough!"

Yang Xueli coughed twice and suppressed the smile in her throat, "Fatty, this matter is something only you can experience!" After that, Yang Xueli followed Huba and left.

Wang Kaixuan stayed where he was, spread his hands in confusion and shrugged.

Uncle Ming was holding an unknown object wrapped in cloth in his hand. The moment Hua Yu saw Uncle Ming coming, she smelled a foul odor. She turned her head and buried herself in Zhang Qiling's arms, sniffing the scent of Zhang Qiling's body, which was like the scent of a snow lotus blooming alone on a cold snowy mountain.

Zhang Qiling looked at the person buried in his arms, glanced at the cloth bag in Uncle Ming's hand, and gently moved his nose. Zhang Haike, Zhang Haihua and Hei Xiazi behind him all rubbed their noses at the same time, except for Xiaohua, who had not received any special training, and looked at the cloth bag with curiosity.