Although Chen Wenjin was a little disappointed after hearing Zhang Hao's words, she also understood that Zhang Hao was telling the truth.
She glanced at the gorilla's body reluctantly, and finally nodded in agreement.
However, her eyes still did not leave the body. She knew that although she had missed this opportunity, she still had a long road to research. She believes that one day she will encounter such an opportunity again and uncover the truth hidden behind the mystery.
Zhang Hao looked at Chen Wenjin's disappointed expression. Although he couldn't bear it, he also knew that this was not the time for children to love each other. He sighed softly and slowly approached Chen Wenjin, with a hint of helplessness and determination in his tone.
"Wen Jin, you misunderstood. It's not that I don't want to support you. It's just that our current priority is not to study this corpse."
He paused and looked deeply into the distance, as if he could penetrate the layers of fog and see what they should really focus on.
"Our goal is to find the Zhenjiang dragon coffin and safely sink it to the bottom of the river to prevent the potential disaster. Do you understand? This is related to the life and death of countless people. In comparison, your research can only be put on hold temporarily."
Zhang Hao's words were like a heavy hammer, awakening the confusion in Chen Wenjin's heart. She raised her head suddenly, a trace of guilt and realization flashing in her eyes.
"Hao, I was wrong. I was almost blinded by my own selfish desires. You are right, our current mission is crucial. I support you, and I will obey you unconditionally no matter what you do next."< br>
Zhang Hao nodded happily. He knew that after this conversation, the tacit understanding between them had deepened.
"Okay, then let's go back, meet up with the others, and make plans."
The two walked side by side and embarked on their return journey. When they walked out of the passage, they saw a group of anxiously waiting figures in the distance. Those were the members of the archaeological team. They were standing or sitting, but their eyes never left the entrance of the passage, looking forward to the return of Zhang Hao and Chen Wenjin.
Fatty Wang couldn't hold back his excitement. As soon as he saw Zhang Hao, he came up to him and looked him up and down. After confirming that he was safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief. But then, he frowned again, his dissatisfaction with the archaeological team evident.
"Brother Hao, you're back. You don't know how anxious we are waiting here. These archaeological team members are like wooden piles. They can't do anything to help, and we have to protect them. ”
The more Fatty Wang talked, the more excited he became, as if he wanted to pour out all the dissatisfaction in his heart. Zhang Hao glanced at him helplessly and patted his shoulder gently, indicating that enough was enough.
At this time, Hao Xie and Zhang Qilin also came over, their eyes full of concern and expectation.
"Brother Hao, is everything going well? Have you found any clues?" Hao Xie asked eagerly.
Zhang Hao shook his head with a smile and said: "No big discovery, just solved a small piece of yellow leather. We have to find another way to find the whereabouts of the Zhenjiang dragon coffin."
When Fatty Wang heard this, he immediately became anxious: "Brother Hao, let me just say, these people on the archaeological team are a burden. How about we..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhang Hao interrupted him sternly: "Fat man, what nonsense are you talking about! We are a team, and everyone has his or her own value. The archaeological team has knowledge that we don't have, and they can help. There are many of us.”
Fatty Wang was rendered speechless by the training, so he had no choice but to shut his mouth angrily. Zhang Hao knows very well that team cohesion at this moment is very important, and the overall situation cannot be ruined because of temporary emotions.
He turned to look at Chen Wenjin, and his tone was much softer: "Wenjin, you have worked hard. Let's take the team members back to rest first. I will observe the sacrificial altar here. If I find anything, I will notify you in time."
Chen Wenjin nodded and left with the members of the archaeological team.
However, the moment she turned to look at the altar, something changed suddenly. She seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and rushed to the center of the altar desperately.
Zhang Hao was shocked and wanted to stop him but it was too late. Hao Xie and others were also stunned, wondering why Chen Wenjin would do such a thing.
"Oops! Wenjin is in danger!" Zhang Hao was anxious and his eyes were fixed on Chen Wenjin.
At this moment, the blood-red giant snake that had attacked them appeared again and entangled Chen Wenjin with lightning speed. Chen Wenjin let out a scream, and blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.
When Zhang Hao saw this, his heart felt like a knife. He knew very well that Chen Wenjin's life might be in danger if he was not rescued in time. However, in the face of this sudden change, he was helpless for a moment.
Hao Xie also frowned, obviously unable to do anything about it. Zhang Hao looked around anxiously, hoping to find a life-saving straw.
At this critical moment, Zhang Qilin stepped forward. He activated the unicorn tattoo on his body, held the black gold ancient sword in his hand, and the aura around him surged, like a god of war descending into the world.
With a flash of his body, he started a fierce fight with the blood-red giant snake. Between the light of the sword and the shadow of the sword, Zhang Qilin showed amazing strength and courage. Zhang Hao, Haoxie and others were nervously watching this life-and-death contest, silently cheering for Zhang Qilin in their hearts.
Chen Wenjin's body was like a duckweed in the wind and rain, swaying helplessly in the fierce confrontation between the blood-red giant snake and Zhang Qilin. Her face was as pale as paper, without any trace of life, which made people feel pity and fear.
Zhang Qilin's eyes were firm, and the ancient black gold sword in his hand shone brightly in the sun, like a sharp sword that could cut off all evil.
When the giant red snake pounced on Zhang Qilin like a violent wind, he did not flinch, facing the sharp edge of the giant snake and slashing at its head with a knife.
In an instant, blood splashed out like a fountain, and the giant snake twisted its huge body in pain and let out a deafening wail.
Chen Wenjin was thrown out of the chaos. Zhang Qilin, with quick eyes and quick hands, caught her steadily, preventing the blood-red giant snake from having any chance to counterattack.
The black gold ancient sword swung out again, with thunderous force, cutting the giant snake into two pieces.
The giant snake's body struggled on the ground for a few times, and finally lost its vitality and turned into a pool of smelly blood.
Zhang Qilin rescued Chen Wenjin heroically in this way, making everyone present heave a sigh of relief.
The death of the giant red snake temporarily relieved the tense atmosphere. The members of the archaeological team gathered around, concerned about Chen Wenjin's safety.
Xiaoxue burst into tears and held Chen Wenjin's hand tightly, as if she was afraid that she would disappear again.
"Captain, you scared me to death! Why did you rush out suddenly? Do you know how worried we are about you?" Xiaoxue sobbed, her eyes filled with fear and distress.
Upon seeing this, Liu Dong quickly comforted: "Xiaoxue, don't cry. Isn't the captain back safely? Let her rest well, everything will be fine."
Zhang Hao also noticed the huge space left by the giant red snake after its death, which was filled with the body odor of the giant snake and the strong smell of blood. He was filled with curiosity and desire to explore, and decided to find out.
"Fat Wang, come here." Zhang Hao greeted.
"Brother Zhang Hao, what's the matter? Just say it." Fatty Wang ran over in a hurry.
"You are responsible for sending Captain Chen back to the tent to rest and ensuring her safety. Zhang Qilin and I still have things to do, so don't cause trouble for me, you know?" Zhang Hao said seriously.
Although Fatty Wang was a little reluctant, he still nodded: "Oh... Got it." After arranging Chen Wenjin, Zhang Hao and Zhang Qilin embarked on a journey of exploration. They carefully walked into the mysterious space, which was extremely dry and seemed to be isolated from the world. Zhang Hao looked around carefully, trying to find any clues.
"Let's go forward, maybe we can find something." Zhang Hao suggested.
Zhang Qilin nodded silently and followed Zhang Hao closely. The two walked deeper and deeper, and finally found something abnormal in a corner.
It was a dead mummy, lying there quietly, as if telling endless years.
"Eh? Why is there a mummy here? It's really strange." Zhang Hao said in surprise, while reaching out to touch the mummy.
Zhang Qilin had quick eyes and quick hands and grabbed him: "Be careful!"
Zhang Hao suddenly realized and took back his hand. He carefully inspected the clothes on the mummy and found that they were not of modern style.
"It seems that this mummy has been here for many years. This sacrificial altar may be much older than we thought." Zhang Hao analyzed.
Zhang Qilin stared at the mummy with cold eyes: "Then where do you think this place will be?"
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment and then slowly spoke: "If I guessed correctly, this may be a sacrificial place under the sacrificial altar. This method of living sacrifice is very cruel, allowing living people to die quietly here. This can also explain Why is there a mummy here?”
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Zhang Qilin also showed a solemn expression when he heard this. He couldn't imagine that kind of bloody and cruel scene. Even though he was usually ruthless, facing such historical relics, he couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion in his heart.
The two continued to search the surrounding area, hoping to find more clues to confirm their suspicions.
However, apart from the mummy, they found nothing else of value.
Just when Zhang Hao felt a little disappointed, Zhang Qilin suddenly discovered an abnormality in a corner.
"There's something going on here!" Zhang Qilin shouted.
Zhang Hao rushed over after hearing this. I saw Zhang Qilin pushing aside a pile of weeds, revealing a small hidden hole. There were gusts of cold wind coming from the entrance of the cave, which made people feel chilly.
"I'll go in and take a look." Zhang Qilin volunteered.
Although Zhang Hao is worried, he also knows that Zhang Qilin should not have much problem with the protection of Qilin tattoo: "Be careful... If you encounter danger, come back quickly."
Zhang Qilin nodded and ducked into the hole. Zhang Hao was anxiously waiting for news about him outside.
As time passed by, Zhang Hao became more and more nervous.
"Why haven't you come back yet? Are you really in any danger?" Zhang Hao muttered to himself.
Just when he was anxious, there was sudden movement behind him.
Zhang Hao turned around and saw that it was Fatty Wang and Hao Xie limping over.
"Why are you here? Didn't I ask you to protect Captain Chen and the others?" Zhang Hao frowned and said dissatisfied.
Fatty Wang smiled and pulled Zhang Hao and said mysteriously: "Brother Zhang Hao, don't be angry. I came to you because I have something important to do. If you don't come back, I really can't wait any longer."
"Oh? What did you find?" Zhang Hao asked curiously.
Fatty Wang shook the thing in his hand proudly: "What do you think this is?"
Zhang Hao looked closely and saw that it was an ancient jade pendant: "This...where did you find it?"
Fatty Wang smiled mysteriously: "I accidentally discovered this in the space just now. I think it may be related to the Zhenjiang dragon coffin we are looking for."
After listening to Zhang Hao's words, Fatty Wang, instead of calming down, became even more emotional, with a cunning light shining in his eyes.
"Hehe..." He grinned, with a bit of slyness in his eyes, "It's not impossible to say it, but you have to agree to a condition. Let's make an exchange, how about it?"
Zhang Hao was a little annoyed by this sudden request. He turned around, frowned, and stared at Fatty Wang impatiently, "What do you want? To tell or not to tell?"
There was obvious displeasure in his tone, "If you don't want to say it, let Hao Xie take you out of here."
Seeing this, Fatty Wang waved his hands quickly, with a smile on his face, "No, no, no, no, I said that's not okay? What are you in a hurry for?" He deliberately lengthened his tone to whet Zhang Hao's appetite.
"My condition is that I hope, Brother Zhang Hao, you can stop leading these bookish guys." Fatty Wang lowered his voice, as if he was afraid of being heard by others, "Going on an adventure with them is just asking for trouble. Not only is it a hindrance, but you also have to watch out for them to make mistakes, which is really a headache.”
Zhang Hao frowned even more when he heard this. He turned to look at Hao Xie aside, his eyes full of doubts.
Seeing this, Hao Xie quickly clarified, "Zhang Hao, don't misunderstand me. This matter has nothing to do with me. I didn't know he would make such a request. Believe me, this is all his own imagination." .”
Zhang Hao felt helpless. He didn't understand why Fatty Wang had such strong thoughts.
He knew that in order to recover the Zhenjiang dragon coffin, cooperation with the archaeological team was crucial. Fatty Wang obviously didn't understand this and was still chattering there.
Zhang Hao suppressed his dissatisfaction and decided to ignore him for the time being and let him fiddle with himself.
At this moment, Zhang Hao's thoughts were all on Zhang Qilin.
Since he entered the cave, there has been no news, which makes Zhang Hao worried. He stared at the cave entrance intently, his heart filled with anxiety.
Fatty Wang and Hao Xie noticed Zhang Hao's abnormality, and then realized that Zhang Qilin was not present.
Seeing Zhang Hao's anxious expression, they immediately understood what was going on.
Fatty Wang started to make a move again, "Hao Xie, please put me down at the entrance of the cave. I'll go in and take a look to see what's inside?" There was a hint of urgency in his words. (End of chapter)