Terrifying howls echoed through the Underground Mausoleum, as pairs of eyes glowing with green light rapidly approached in the darkness.
These monsters seemed to possess some kind of instinct, completely ignoring Lu Li, and all bared their fangs and claws as they pounced on Xiao Cha!
Xiao Cha didn't hold back either, and immediately pulled the trigger of the heavy machine gun.
One 12.7mm bullet after another whistled out of the barrel, mercilessly crushing the monsters blocking its path.
The zombie's body was riddled with holes; even if it wasn't shot in the head, two bullets to the torso would surely render it unable to move.
The gun barrel swept around, like a lawnmower plowing through the ground, leaving behind purplish-black remains and severed limbs.
Lu Li was secretly delighted, but unfortunately he couldn't use the gun himself.
It weighs sixty or seventy pounds, not to mention the terrifying recoil.
It would be really great to use!
The monster, fearless and howling, charged and pounced forward like a mad dog!
Xiao Cha got carried away with the killing, wielding a machine gun and spitting fire wildly, blasting and smashing them to pieces!
Gradually, the zombies' roars grew fainter, and only the sounds of electric pickaxes drilling into the ground remained in the tomb.
Suddenly, the machine gun emitted a "click-clack" sound, having already emptied the 500 rounds in its ammunition box.
The zombies were also slaughtered, leaving only a few broken and unable to stand, lying on the ground and howling helplessly.
"Happy!"
Xiao Cha let out a long sigh of relief, then pulled out his M500 revolver and blew the heads off several still-screaming zombies.
Suddenly, the mausoleum fell completely silent.
The girl was reloading the heavy machine gun for the first time, and Lu Li reminded her from the side:
"Although it is powerful, you are not very agile when carrying it. Be careful that the enemy does not get close."
Xiao Cha nodded and said, "That's right, this thing isn't suitable for close combat. It's too long, and the recoil is too great."
Every weapon has its advantages and disadvantages, which is the purpose of testing a gun.
The zombies were all dead, and they had even propped up the coffin lids, making it easier for the two of them to loot.
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Next, the two broke into the tomb chambers, carefully carrying the Spirit Child aside before stealing the most valuable items such as gold ingots and Jade Ware.
After searching through several tombs, Lu Li finally made a discovery: among the burial goods, he found a usable Spirit Refining Book.
"<Palm Thunder>... it's actually a spell!"
He quickly began to peruse the text: [Concentrate your mind and Internal Breath, compress it in your palm, and strike the target; it can shatter stone tablets and split rocks.]
"Splitting stone tablets and cracking rocks..." Lu Li blinked, "The power doesn't seem very strong."
As Xiao Cha rummaged through the gold ingots, she said, "With the advent of firearms, over 90% of magic spells have become obsolete."
"It doesn't matter, it's just for accumulating wealth anyway."
Lu Li showed no disgust and carefully put the knowledge away.
Continuing to search, I found another book, <Spirit Bullet Technique>.
[Focusing intently on the fingertips, as fine as a needle, to destroy the enemy's head.]
"I should be able to do that."
Lu Li tried it out on the spot. This method tested one's ability to control one's mind, which had to be compressed to the size of a "needle tip".
It wasn't difficult for him; he stared intently at his fingertips, and a blurry little dot appeared on them.
He struck the blue bricks on the wall, and with a hissing sound, he made a small hole big enough to fit a finger.
Xiao Cha laughed and said, "Isn't this about as powerful as a pistol?"
Lu Li smiled, but still carefully put the book away.
"It contains many methods for calming the mind; you and Wan Qing can use them."
"Me?" Xiao Cha shook her head, pouting.
"I'm out of luck. I can't sense the Sea of Consciousness no matter what I do. From now on, I'll just have to be your [Strongman]."
Lu Li ruffled the other's hair. "Don't be discouraged, you're only 17, you still have time."
"Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Lu ~" Xiao Cha patted the two sacks beside her and said, "We should probably be going now."
Lu Li nodded, then his expression froze, and he said:
Do you remember where that little hole we came down from is?
"Eh..." Xiao Cha looked around, scratched her head, and said, "I don't remember."
The place was unusually large, and the layout was all the same. The two of them had been searching around for a long time, and now they couldn't even tell which way was which.
Lu Li opened his Heavenly Eye and observed for a while, then pointed in a direction and said, "There's a strange hall over there, let's go take a look."
Let's go!
The two of them dragged their large and small bags over, making a clattering noise, and found themselves in a Small Palace- like room with inscriptions on the walls:
[The merits and virtues of our ancestors will be remembered for generations; the filial piety of our sons and the virtue of our grandsons will ensure the longevity of our lineage.]
This is clearly the main hall; filial sons and grandsons who wish to pay their respects must pass through here to enter the depths of the mausoleum.
The two looked together at a tightly closed Black Lacquered Gate, which should be the real entrance to the mausoleum.
Lu Li suggested, "Let's go up from here."
"Alright, let's set a fire while we're at it and bury the Spirit Child below."
Xiao Cha patted the machine gun on her back, full of confidence.
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This door leads to the Wang Family Ancestral Hall on the ground floor.
Tensions were already high here, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.
As the Patriarch, Wang Chiyuan sat in the main seat without saying a word.
However, his son Wang Junyan, spoke in a loud voice:
"My father has already obtained Colonel Ito's approval, and the official distribution rights for Ice Soul Powder are within our grasp. This product is extremely profitable, and my Wang Family will surely prosper!"
The words were well said, but someone slammed their hand on the table and shouted:
"Hey! Let's get this straight while everyone's here—does this distribution right belong to the Wang Family, or to you and your son?"
"Second Uncle," Wang Junyan said, neither humble nor arrogant.
"My nephew will be frank: these distribution rights were painstakingly obtained by my father through various connections, so naturally they belong to him."
"You worthless bastard!" Second Master Wang cursed loudly.
"If I want to sell Ice Soul Powder, shouldn't I... suck your and your son's testicles?!"
This person saw things very clearly and launched another attack:
"You and your son never lift a finger, all you do is leech off your family! Our land is entirely planted with opium, and you're selling Ice Soul Powder, are you expecting us to starve?!"
Wang Junyan said, "Second Uncle, opium should have been phased out long ago. Even without Ice Soul Powder, the Emperor of Izumo developed a white powder..."
"Shut up! Who gave you the right to speak!"
Second Master Wang pointed directly at his Eldest Brother, Wang Chiyuan, who was sitting upright on the fishing platform, and shouted:
"I'm putting this out there today: if we're going to do this, the whole family will share the profits. I'm not going to eat your chin bone soup!"
These words united all forces that could be united and immediately gained everyone's approval.
Wang Chiyuan raised his eyelids and winked at his son.
Wang Junyan stomped his foot, his eyes narrowed, and countless Copper Ball and Iron Ball immediately flew up from under the table, condensing into a Metal Great Hand in a few breaths!
"The Profound Yellow One Qi Great Capture!"
The crowd gasped and scattered a great distance.
Second Master Wang Er, forcing himself to remain calm, stood at the forefront, his face grim, and said, "You actually learned this Daoist art and came back!"
He knew all too well how difficult this thing was to deal with; it weighed a thousand pounds, yet could fly forty steps in the blink of an eye, making it impossible to defend against!
At that moment, Wang Chiyuan said in a broadcasting tone with a forced smile, "Let's not ruin the harmony of family, don't you think, second brother?"
Second Master Wang looked at his trusted confidants, who simultaneously reached their hands under the table.
Several Thompson Submachine Gun were found stuck to the bottom of the table!
Both brothers were prepared, and just as their eyes were gleaming with tension, about to fight to the death, a violent explosion suddenly rang out!
Everyone looked at a staircase leading underground; the explosion had come from there!
"What's going on?!"
"Is there someone in the mausoleum?"
Amidst the commotion, a vast and powerful spiritual force suddenly swept across the entire area, causing the hairs on everyone's arms to stand on end.
It was through Mind Scan that the Father of All Gods Grant Me Vision.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Li walked up the steps, carrying Mini Gatling!