Besides Zhang Xiaofei's call, there were quite a few text messages, along with a string of unfamiliar numbers.
I skimmed through the messages. Some were from Zhang Xiaofei, while others came from unfamiliar numbers. The earlier ones cryptically told me that he had reached the destination. The middle section said everyone had gathered and was waiting for me.
The next message was from Zhang Yuzhong. I opened it and found that he had been assigned to keep watch this time as well. He said that after Zhang Xiaofei and Zhang Dafei went down, there had been no further word from them.
I hurriedly scrolled down. The situation afterward was even more dire. Zhang Yuzhong was terrified. The Zhang Family had a special means of communication, but this time they had somehow lost contact. It seemed that ghostly energy was surging through the tomb, and strange noises appeared to be coming from inside.
I called Zhang Yuzhong, and he picked up immediately. It seemed that he had been clutching his phone, hoping for someone to come to his aid.
"What happened?" I asked while quickly heading toward the place where the off-road vehicle was parked.
"Xia Yitian, you finally called! Something happened to Xiaofei and Dafei. I... I'm really scared. I've already run back to Malin Village. Hurry over! Without you, our Zhang Family is finished! I managed to contact the old ancestor too, and he's sending people to support us, but I feel that this time is no ordinary matter..." Zhang Yuzhong's voice trembled.
Something had happened to the Zhang Family's heirs, and he could hardly escape responsibility. It was only natural that he was afraid.
"Where are you? Why did you go down without waiting for me?" I was worried about Zhang Xiaofei too. After all, this had happened