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

"Senior, you're welcome."

"Just to be frank, Chen will definitely tell you everything he knows."

Chen Yulou was slightly startled, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Contact for so long.

The impression that Azhiya gave him was actually very similar to that of Mobaxigu.

Quiet and stubborn.

In the entire village, only Wutuo, with whom he grew up, could open his heart and chat.

He really couldn't imagine that he would need to ask him something.

Thoughts are running through my mind.

He suppressed the intention to stand up and say goodbye, and spoke softly.

Even Wutuo, who was standing by, looked over with surprise.

Fortunately, Azhiya did not delay. He motioned for everyone to wait, got up and left. After a while, he returned with an extra object in his hand.

Wrap it tightly with black cloth.

But after just a glance, Chen Yulou recognized it. It was the totem mirror.

"this is not……"

Wu Tuo obviously recognized it as well.

After all, it was Azhiya who asked him to give this thing to Una that day, so that she could take it with her, so that she could protect herself in the dangerous Black Desert.

Azhiya nodded in response.

At the same time, carefully remove the black cloth.

Finally, the full appearance of the mirror was revealed. It was made entirely of bronze and shaped like a fan. There were obvious marks of polishing on the mirror surface, and a lifelike eyeball was carved on the back of the mirror.

As for the frame.

There are ancient and mysterious patterns left behind.

However, it is completely different from the Taotie and cloud-thunder patterns commonly seen in the Han area. It has a very different style and exudes a sense of exoticism.

"This magic mirror was brought back from that ancient city by my Turkic ancestors. It has many magical properties, but I have studied it for many years and still don't know its origins."

"Brother Chen is a man of the same trade. I heard from Una that he has made many achievements in the ancient city."

"So, I, the old man, would like to ask Brother Chen to help me take a look."

Place the bronze mirror on the coffee table.

Azhiya said seriously.

Compared to the first time we met, he now seemed to have untied the knot in his heart, and his interpersonal relationships and social etiquette were much clearer.

"What do you think this is, Senior?"

I saw that he just wanted to know the origin of this mirror.

Chen Yulou suddenly felt much more relaxed.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The rich milky flavor suddenly blooms on the tip of your tongue.

While filling your stomach, it can also refresh your mind and get rid of the drowsiness after a hangover.

"It should be a relic from the era of the Western Regions."

Azhiya pondered for a moment, "This magic weapon can illuminate evil spirits, maybe it has something to do with religion."

"Also, the eyeballs on the back of the mirror can be seen everywhere in that ancient city, but I don't know its deep meaning."

Hear it here.

Chen Yulou probably had an idea in his mind.

In fact, it is normal. An ancient mirror can actually be compatible with shamanism and exert many unimaginable abilities. He would also be curious if he were in her shoes.

only.

After all, the Turkic tribe has only been here for a short time.

The relationship between the Snow Demon Kingdom, the Samsara Sect and the Ghost Cave Clan is naturally unclear.

"I do know a few things."

Putting down the teacup, Chen Yulou nodded.

Hear the words.

Azhiya's cloudy eyes immediately lit up.

Even Wutuo next to him couldn't hide his excitement.

"Brother Chen, please give me some advice."

"It's not like I can teach you anything." Chen Yulou waved his hand, and after a moment's hesitation, he spoke, "Look at the patina on the mirror... It's probably about a thousand years old."

"In that era, all the countries in the Western Regions were ruled by an ancient country called Jingjue."

"And from what I've seen and heard on this trip, Jingjue also has faith in gods, and perhaps... there is a certain connection between them and shamanism."

What he said was relatively vague.

But it is enough.

In fact, the Jingjue people believe in the snake god, so it is not surprising that many witchcrafts have been passed down.

As for the Shaman Fire God, perhaps he is the incarnation of a wisp of the Snake God's consciousness.

There are so many twists and turns in it, who can explain it clearly?

The most important thing is that what he said was by no means nonsense. Just like the witchcraft that can be seen everywhere in King Xian’s tomb, it was not created in southern Yunnan, but was passed down from the snowy area.

It's just a change of name.

“Jingjue…”

Hear the name.

Azhiya's eyes couldn't help but flicker.

He was not good at speaking Chinese, and often had to rely on Wu Tuo to translate for him.

But he felt an indescribable sense of familiarity with these two words, as if he had heard them somewhere before, but unfortunately he couldn't remember where he heard them for the moment.

I can only keep it in mind.

If I have time later, I will look through the scriptures and scrolls left by my ancestors, and perhaps I will gain something.

Thinking of this, Azhiya perked up.

"Thank you, Brother Chen, for clearing up my confusion."

"Little things, little things."

Chen Yulou shook his head, "Senior, do you have any other questions..."

“No…” As soon as the words came out, Ah Zhiya suddenly reacted and slapped his forehead, “Look at my brain, it’s getting muddled as I get older.”

"I'll see Brother Chen off."

After saying this, he immediately stood up and went with Wutu, apparently intending to personally send them back to their residence.

"No, no, you are too polite, senior."

Chen Yulou waved his hands repeatedly.

After politely declining the two's offer to see him off, he immediately thought of something else, "Oh, by the way, Senior Azhiya, I left in a hurry and didn't have time to say goodbye to Miss Una, so please help me get her well."

"Okay, don't worry, I will definitely bring it to you."

Hear the words.

Chen Yulou finally put his last worries aside and without further delay took Hua Maguai, bowed to say goodbye to the other party, and headed straight to his residence while Wutuo and the other two watched him go.

Half an hour later.

A long procession, accompanied by the clear sound of camel bells, left the city and headed east.

Until the figure disappeared in the vast Gobi Desert.

On top of the city wall.

Azhiya looked at the slightly trembling figure in front of him, and a trace of pity flashed in his eyes.

He has been here.

How could I not understand my daughter's thoughts?

The moment she heard that they were leaving, Una acted like a lost soul. She ran quickly towards the village gate with her head down. Azhiya, who was worried that something might happen to her, also hurried to follow her.

But Una did not chase out of the village as imagined.

He just stood on the gate tower and watched the team leave from afar.

The cold wind was howling, just like the atmosphere at the moment.

Azhiya was silent for a long time and sighed.

"Why don't you catch up?"

Hearing Ata's question, Una tilted her head and smiled, wiping away the tears on her cheeks calmly, "Shouldn't we learn to let go?"

She said calmly.

But there was a hint of trembling in his tone.

But I can't suppress it no matter what.

Let go of these two words, whether saying or writing, is so simple, but how many people can really do it?

"Besides, if I leave, what will you do, Ata?"

"I am just an old man. I have devoted my whole life to Shamanism. I cannot let you down because of me."

Azhiya frowned.

How could he bear to see his daughter go through such a tragedy again when it had already happened to him?

"Nothing can be delayed."

"We are destined not to be on the same path together. It doesn't matter if I chase you. It won't bear fruit in the end."

Una shook her head.

Finally, he took a look at the direction where everyone disappeared.

As if he had made up his mind, he turned around and walked downstairs step by step without hesitation.

I am nearly thirty years old.

I have been trapped in a circle for more than ten years. I have wasted enough time.

And Ata was getting older every year.

I don’t know how many years it can last.

She couldn't be as willful as usual.

"Hey……"

Until her daughter also disappeared.

Azhiya let out a long breath, and in an instant he seemed to have aged by more than ten years.

He knows his daughter best.

Both of them are stubborn. Once they make a decision, even ten oxen can't pull them back.

That's why he was like that back then. It was clearly just a matter of a word, but unfortunately he was unwilling to give in. As a result, he watched his daughter trapped in that hellish place for more than ten years.

It seems now.

Time has changed a lot, but it has not changed her character at all.

……

The golden crow falls in the west.

The setting sun is like fire.

In the dusk, a silent camel caravan slowly came. There were at least a hundred camels, which was a rare sight even in the Western Regions.

The heavy luggage seems too much for the camel, the ship of the desert, to bear.

He walked with his head lowered.

From time to time, it makes a few low humming sounds.

Countless footprints were left on the endless Gobi Desert behind him.

Looking at the people in the camel caravan, they were dusty and exhausted. They were none other than Chen Yulou and his group who set out from Yuhai.

Night is about to fall.

Hua Maguai was thinking about whether to set up camp under a nearby hill that was sheltered from the wind.

The front seems good.

In the yellow sand, there is a faint undulating mountain range.

But he didn't have the time to speak.

An old but extremely excited voice came from the front of the team.

"arrive……"

"We have arrived at Kunmo City."

Pat rode on the camel, dancing and talking loudly.

"So fast?"

Huamaguai's heart moved.

Because the road ahead was all desert, after a long time, there was no concept of distance at all.

He only knew that it was about five hundred miles from Yuhai to Kunmo City.

It was already the evening of the third day.

After a day of hard work and haste, we can cover about a hundred miles. If we calculate it this way, it seems... just right?!

Thinking of this, he didn't dare to delay and immediately walked out of the team and greeted Pat who was coming towards him.

"Whether it's true or not, old man, please don't talk nonsense."

"How dare I, an old man, talk nonsense? Besides, I grew up in this area. The ridge in front is Qiangwu Mountain. To be honest, I used to herd sheep there when I was a kid."

Pat grinned.

Among the group, no one wanted to arrive in Kunmo City one day earlier than him.

After all, Master Bai had promised him.

As long as he can safely escort the nobles back and forth, he will be set free.

He has worked like a slave in his master's house all his life, and now he finally sees a glimmer of hope. How can he not be extremely excited?

"After passing Qiangwu Mountain, we will reach Kunmo City."

“This ancient city happens to be hidden by several mountain ranges.”

After hearing what he said so clearly, Hua Maguai already believed it 90%.

He immediately took him to find Chen Yulou.

After the two of them, one in front and one behind, crossed a line that was several hundred meters long, they finally saw people.

At this moment, he was leaning against the camel's humps, his eyes closed, holding a jade stone in his hand, as if he was practicing.

"Master Chen..."

How could Pat know this?

Without waiting for Hua Maguai to stop him, he spoke.

Fortunately, Chen Yulou, who was in meditation, woke up instantly. With a flip of his wrist, the jade in his palm disappeared instantly. He looked at Pat calmly.

"Master, I've told you many times that you don't have to call me Master."

"Yes, yes, look at my brain."

Pat slapped his forehead. His mind was full of thoughts about going to the city to find his master, so he had no time to care about these little things.

"what's up?"

"Shopkeeper Chen, we're here... Kunmo City is ahead."

"arrive?"

Hearing this, Chen Yulou's gaze couldn't help but drift towards Hua Maguai who was standing beside him.

These past few days, except for eating and resting, his mind was almost entirely immersed in the art of talismans.

After entering the cave realm.

He could clearly feel that it was almost impossible to break the mirror as easily as drinking water as before.

Once you enter the cave, what you cultivate is not just your body, but also your soul and destiny.

Unless there is another amazing opportunity like the Kunlun Mountain Dragon Pill.

otherwise……

You can only rely on hard work and practice, taking one step at a time.

Therefore, he planned to take advantage of this period of time to practice the four arts of alchemy, weapons, talismans and arrays.

The large amount of Hetian jade brought back from Kashgar is the perfect material for training.

What he was trying now was the simplest talisman recorded in the Qingmu Changsheng Gong.

Evil-suppressing talisman!

It can suppress evil spirits and eliminate evil spirits.

However, even the simplest one is not easy to get started.

It took him more than two days to finally carve the runes onto the jade. As to whether it would work or not, he would have to try it to know.

Immerse yourself wholeheartedly in practice.

I didn't bother with the matter of hurrying on the road.

Unexpectedly, when I woke up from meditation, I had already arrived there.

"Yes, Shopkeeper Chen, we finally don't have to spend the night in the wasteland tonight."

Pat grinned, revealing a row of teeth yellowed by tobacco, and his excitement could not be concealed at all.

Seeing this, Chen Yulou reacted after a moment of thought.

He vaguely remembered that the old man had mentioned it.

Now good things are coming.

If it were someone else, the same would probably happen.

"So what are you waiting for? Call the brothers, work harder, and spend the night in the city."

"Okay, boss, I'll go and notify them right away."

Hua Maguai couldn't help but respond happily.

Not long after.

The news is out.

The group, who had seemed a little dejected at first, immediately became energized. The team sped up, and smoke and dust rose up on the Gobi Desert behind them.

Just over a quarter of an hour.

Wait for the team to cross the Qiangwu Mountains.

really.

With the last bit of daylight.

Everyone saw from afar... an ancient town suddenly appeared.

Rows of Western-style earthen buildings are lined up one after another.

Wind lanterns had been hung on the outermost city walls, and the flickering lights illuminated a rare bustle.

"Let's go into the city."

Although there is no curfew in the town.

But if you enter the city a moment earlier, you can sit in a restaurant earlier or take a hot shower.

Who can resist such temptation?

What's more, Kunmo City is located on the ancient Silk Road. Although it is not big, it is home to various ethnic groups and has endless customs. The food alone is much richer than that in Kashgar.

They ate yellow sand and dust for several days in the Gobi Desert.

I can finally have a good meal tonight.

Think of this.

Chen Yulou did not hesitate either.

A wave of his hand.

Suddenly, there was a thunderous roar behind him.

The camel caravan crossed the mountain ridge and headed straight for the ancient city shrouded in darkness.

It’s clearly the sound of camel bells.

However, the anxious crowd ran out with a feeling of war and iron cavalry, as fierce as a tiger.