Tomb Robber: I, Chen Yulou, am dedicated to cultivating immortality!

Night falls.

On the open space in the village.

A huge bonfire was lit.

Make the surrounding area as bright as day.

For nomadic people, such feasts are extremely rare on weekdays, except during traditional festivals and shamanistic sacrificial ceremonies such as offering sacrifices to mountains, snow, rivers, and heaven.

No wonder the people in the village are so excited.

After all last time.

It's Nowruz.

The whole family celebrated and the bonfire burned for three days.

But that was months ago, and with the onset of winter, activities are already few and far between, with most people turning off lights and going to bed at night.

It's so lively tonight.

Even the elderly were alarmed.

He was leaning against the door with a cane, watching with a smile.

It’s like seeing the scenes of my youth.

As for the children, they were cheering and running around the bonfire, just like it was New Year's Day.

Wait until the flames rise into the sky.

The men, women, young and old in the village put their arms around each other.

The hunting team and Chen Yulou and his group were surrounded in the middle, dancing in a circle and cheering in celebration.

And by the fire.

The slaughtered and cleaned goitered gazelle is placed over the fire pit. As the flames are lit, the rich aroma of meat fills the air.

more people.

The drinks were brought from Curry.

The old foreigners who saw this were amazed, as if they were back in Malu Village in Zhalong Mountain. Even though more than half a year had passed, those days were simply a nightmare for them.

"Brother Chen, come on, please."

Wait until the low table is put in place.

Poli smiled and gestured to the group of people to come in.

The young men from the hunting team behind him were eager to try.

Chen Yulou was very familiar with this look.

Gearing up.

Just like before going to the battlefield.

However, tonight there are no enemies and no smoke of gunpowder, only guests who are about to be drunk by them.

"Thank you."

See this situation.

Chen Yulou knew he couldn't escape tonight and smiled helplessly.

Amid the laughter of people from the surrounding villages, they took their seats one by one.

On a low wooden table.

Jars of wine were lined up.

A quick glance revealed dozens of jars.

Even someone like him who could drink a thousand cups of wine could not help but feel a little scared at this moment.

Turks, Tanguts, Mongols, Tatars, and Khitans.

These nomadic people are all good drinkers, even children of a few years old can drink several bowls.

"Brother Chen, the clan leader has asked us to entertain you well tonight."

Boli picked up a clay jar and casually knocked off the seal. Suddenly, a pungent and rich aroma of wine wafted from the jar.

The words fell.

Then he was seen raising his head and moving closer to the altar.

Gulp, gulp, he drank most of it in one breath.

"Good drink!"

"Po Li Bo is so powerful!"

"it is good!"

He was setting an example for the others, and for a moment, the young men in the hunting team cheered continuously.

On weekdays, they showed great respect to Poli.

Such a bold move has won countless cheers.

After drinking half a jar of liquor, his expression was still extremely calm, without any change. He just wiped the corner of his mouth with his backhand and exhaled a long breath of alcohol.

There is Kunlun, who has an amazing alcohol tolerance.

There was a hint of surprise in everyone's eyes when they looked at him.

"Brother Chen, please!"

Putting down the jar of wine, Poli laughed.

"It's hard to refuse such a kind offer, so I won't be polite."

Chen Yulou smiled and picked up a jar.

He skillfully knocked off the seal.

Amid the crowd's cheers, he raised the bottle to his mouth with one hand, and the wine formed an arc and slowly flowed into his mouth.

As soon as it enters the throat.

The wine suddenly turned into a fire that passed through his stomach.

He couldn't help but brighten his eyes. This wine must have been stored in a cave for at least ten years to have such an amazing strength.

The flavor is rich and aromatic.

It was in no way inferior to the Liulin wine I drank in the Shaanxi Guild Hall in Kashgar the night before, which later became the world-famous Xifeng Liquor.

Praise the good wine.

Chen Yulou didn't stop drinking at all.

The people around gradually realized that something was wrong, and those young people began to show surprise and doubt on their faces. By the time they finished half a jar, the surprise had turned into shock.

Until he still showed no intention of stopping.

Lian Boli was shocked.

The Turks are good at drinking, and he grew up in a wine jar.

But even so, the strong liquor used to entertain them tonight was not something that ordinary people could bear. After drinking it in one gulp, it was like swallowing fire.

No matter how cold the weather is, just a sip of it will make you feel warm all over. Even if you are only wearing a single piece of clothing, you will not feel cold in the ice and snow.

Just finished half of the jar.

He seemed unmoved.

In fact, at this moment, the whole person feels like being in a furnace.

It is almost a consensus that Han people are not good at drinking.

but……

At this moment, Brother Chen has already drunk most of the jar. Although he drank slowly from beginning to end, his body was as steady as a mountain and his face was as calm as water.

"This……"

The more he looked at it, the more shocked he was.

What kind of drinking capacity is this?

As for the young men from the hunting teams around, they no longer dared to speak and just stared blankly.

Instead, it was Kunlun and his companions.

From the initial worry to the increasing calmness now.

Especially Partridge Whistle, after careful recollection, he seemed to have never seen this man drunk before.

"Gudong-"

soon.

When the last drop of wine fell into his mouth.

Only then did Chen Yulou put down the jar with a feeling of reluctance.

I just felt the blood and energy surging throughout my body, but I didn't feel restless at all. Instead, I felt indescribably comfortable.

"carefree!"

"Brother Pauli, does this wine have a name?"

He exhaled softly.

Chen Yulou's eyes became clearer and clearer.

My whole body feels warm as if in a furnace.

It was as cold as an iceberg after nightfall, but I couldn't feel the slightest bit of chill.

"Naiman!"

I heard him ask.

Only then did Poli come back to his senses from the shock.

"Naiman was a tribe of our Turkic people. It is said that this strong liquor was brewed by them and then spread among the tribes, so the name of the tribe was used."

The history of the Turks is extremely complex.

Even for the Poli themselves, it is difficult to say clearly which branch their ancestors belonged to.

We can only get a rough idea of ​​the situation through word of mouth.

Just like the Naiman tribe.

In fact, they have long been integrated into the Mongolian people and become a part of history.

After saying that, Bo Li finally reacted.

"Brother Chen is really a big shot."

"The Turkic people are good at drinking, and the Naiman are even better at drinking strong alcohol. Most people would just sip a few glasses and pass out after a few drinks, but you can actually drink a whole jar in one go."

"Hahaha, Chen is also happy to see the prey."

Chen Yulou waved his hand.

He glanced around.

The group of people who were originally eager to try now didn't dare to look at him.

I was originally thinking of getting them drunk tonight to see how much the Turkic people can drink.

How does this work?

"continue?"

Upon hearing this, Poli's eyes couldn't help but jump.

"Don't worry, don't worry, Brother Chen. There's no point in drinking it all. Goitered gazelle is the most delicious delicacy in the world. It tastes great. It looks like it's almost done. Why don't you wait a little longer?"

Upon hearing this.

Several young people nodded immediately.

Instead, it was the young man Karen with gray eyebrows and narrow shoulders who walked up without saying a word.

"Master Bozhen, I'm coming."

"Your boy?"

Poli looked at him in surprise.

"There is no reason for my Turkic tribe to let guests wait. Karen thinks I can drink well, so I have the guts to accompany you Burkes."

Karen's voice was calm.

He just raised an eyebrow, with a wolfish look in his eyes.

Po Li was slightly startled when he heard this, but then he couldn't help grinning, walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder heavily, and brought him back to the table.

"Good, you have courage."

"As expected of the Tumo from my Turkic tribe!"

There's an air of arrogance about this kid that's almost exactly like him when he was young.

Although young.

But just give him enough time.

By then, his name will surely be spread across the many tribes and villages along the Yuhai Sea.

Seeing him silently step forward to pick up the jar, Chen Yulou waved his hand.

"Just drink slowly."

"It's not a fight, there's no need to do this. It will be troublesome if you hurt yourself."

Karen was stunned.

It seemed that he didn't expect that he would say such a thing.

Instead, Poli smiled and nodded at him.

He understood better than anyone that drinking was harmful to the body. Many of the elderly people in the tribe were suffering from illnesses as a result of alcoholism when they were young.

"Then Karen will pour the wine for everyone."

He took out the wine cups from the side, lined them up, and placed them in front of everyone.

Only then did he pick up the jars and fill them up one by one.

"Come on, everyone, celebrate your safe return!"

Poli was the first to stand up with the wine cup in hand and spoke loudly.

For a while, there was constant celebration.

When the roasted golden brown goitered gazelle with sizzling oil beads floating on it was brought up, the atmosphere instantly reached its climax.

but.

Just about to call on everyone to take action.

A young man suddenly came hurriedly from outside and said something to Bo Li. The next moment, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

"Brother Poli?"

Chen Yulou did not understand Turkic, but he could guess something.

Still need to confirm though.

"Brother Chen, good news, Una and the others are already outside the village."

really!

After hearing his explanation, Chen Yulou's heart moved.

He guessed that it would be news about the kidnapper's team. Otherwise, he would never have thought that there would be other news that could make him so excited so late at night.

"The kidnapper has arrived?"

"How fast! We are one step behind each other."

"Go and have a look."

Upon hearing this.

Kunlun, Hong Girl and the others also looked happy.

Crossing the Black Desert was not much safer than taking a detour through the Kunlun Mountains and the Tarim Basin. They were able to arrive in just a few days, which showed that they probably didn't get much rest along the way.

Wait until they reach the village gate.

A noise was heard from far away.

The leader, who else could it be but a kidnapper? At this moment, he was calling on his men to drive the carriages, horses and camels into the village.

Una was talking to her tribesmen.

"kidnapper."

"Hey, shopkeeper, you guys are really here. I didn't believe those people who said you were in the village just now."

Hear that familiar voice.

Hua Maguai, who was busy, was stunned for a moment.

Turning back, his eyes fell on the crowd, looking at those familiar figures.

Thousands of words are stuck in my heart.

Kunlun joked, "We are lucky. We are having a bonfire party tonight, with plenty of wine and meat."

"We are really lucky. The roasted lamb hasn't even been touched yet."

Listening to the laughter of the group of people.

Hua Maguai felt that all his tiredness had dissipated a lot.

After greeting him, Chen Yulou's gaze fell on the slender and quiet figure not far away.

"Miss Una, you have had a hard time along the way."

It's not like she's leading the way.

Their trip to the ancient city of Jingjue would not have been so smooth.

Although some guys encountered misfortune, such as being unable to adapt to the extreme cold and suffering from hypothermia, or dying from the hands of desert poisons, more than 90% of the team of nearly 300 people eventually returned alive.

This would have been unimaginable in the past.

Among the four tomb-robbing factions, why is it that only Xiangling has the largest number of people?

It's not because of the most complete inheritance or the greatest power. On the contrary, tomb robbing is not like treating guests to a meal. Casualties and injuries are the most common things, and it is no exaggeration to say that your head is hanging on your belt.

Most of the guys in Changshengshan are cannon fodder.

That destiny fills the road and clears the way.

However, in this chaotic world, human life is worthless. It's a dead end anyway, so you might as well give it a try.

Only those close to the Chen family, those who have relied on the Chen family for generations, would not die easily.

Not to mention tomb robbing in such a harsh environment as the Black Desert.

A few years ago.

In a team of 300 people, it is considered lucky if half of them survive.

"Shopkeeper Chen is too polite."

"Oona didn't do anything."

Una shook her head.

Having personally experienced the Ancient City of Jingjue, she understood very well how powerful these people were.

Even without myself.

It was only a matter of time before we crossed the Black Desert.

Moreover, she hadn't said one more thing. This trip could be considered a mutual achievement. After all, if she hadn't turned back to the Jingjue Ancient City halfway, she would not have been able to find her mother's body.

Not walking with them.

It is even more impossible to find so many sacred trees.

That's right.

This time she brought back a large number of Kunlun sacred trees, enough to last for dozens or even hundreds of years.

While the two were talking.

The tribesmen around seemed to have seen something and made way for them, with respectful looks on their faces.

The same is true for Lian Boli.

Fold your hands and bow.

"Master Wizard!"

In the firelight, an old man with a short stature, a bearded face, wearing a colorful robe and a Dharma drum hanging around his waist appeared in front of everyone.

The moment I saw him.

Chen Yulou immediately understood what was going on and took a step back without making a sound.

There was no disruption to the father-daughter reunion.

"Na... Una."

Looking at his daughter's figure, Azhiya, who had rushed over after receiving the news, had joy in his eyes.

just.

Haven't seen it for so many years.

The words are on the tip of my tongue, but I don’t know how to start.

I hesitated for a while, feeling indescribably awkward.

"No, it's fine."

Now that his daughter was safe and sound, he could finally put his mind at ease.

He stammered.

Azhiya was afraid that if he stayed, it would disgust his daughter, so he stepped back hesitantly.

But, just took a few steps.

A voice that I hadn't heard for many years came from behind me.

"Ata..."

Azhiya was struck by lightning, his old face was full of excitement, and his eyes turned red in an instant.

"Ata, look, I found it in the ancient city."

Una burst into tears.

He slowly raised his right hand and pulled his sleeve down, revealing a wrist as white as jade.

But Azhiya's attention was immediately attracted by the silver bracelet on her wrist.

It was as if a thunder had struck my mind.

He was very familiar with that bracelet.

It was clearly the token of love he gave to his wife.

and so……

My wife also entered the ancient city.

But I went back and forth so many times, and walked past her, but never saw her?

"how come……"

Azhiya finally couldn't hold it in any longer and big tears burst out of her eyes.

He staggered forward and took the bracelet from Una. In an instant, he felt as if thousands of arrows were piercing his heart, excruciating pain.

See this scene.

The faces of the surrounding tribesmen were full of confusion.

Partridge Whistle and others were also confused and didn't know what was going on.

Chen Yulou sighed secretly, feeling somewhat reluctant.

Poli and the chief of the Wutuo tribe who came rushing over also sighed.

Especially the latter.

I feel both heartbroken and happy for him.

The three of them grew up together, and being able to see the two of them together is the happiest thing.

But as my belly gradually grew bigger.

There is no way to hide the truth.

The previous generation of wizards was furious.

He was young and had never been a patriarch, so he was completely helpless and could only watch the tragedy happen.

now……

After so many years.

This matter can finally come to an end.

I think that old guy Azhiya can finally resolve his knot in his heart.

"It's freezing outside, and Una has been traveling for days. If you have anything to say, go back first."