Hu Bayi Learns of the Jingjue Ancient City's Curse

At this moment, Hu Ming suddenly said to everyone, "Everyone, turn off your lights and camera flashes. Don't make too much noise."

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The crowd nodded at his words.

Those blue lights were emanating from the Nine-story Demon Tower. Fire Ladybugs were resting on the corpses hanging from the tower, their bodies emitting faint blue glows.

"God, how many Fire Ladybugs are there?"

Fatty was dumbfounded. If anyone told him now that there were countless treasures in the Demon Tower, he wouldn't dare to take them. Before even entering, they would be burned to death by the Fire Ladybugs outside. Who would dare to go in? "Wait, what is this?"

Sa Dipeng saw a pile of ash in the shape of a human figure and found it quite strange. He walked over, lowered his head to observe, and casually took a photo with his camera. This time, he had indeed turned off the flash.

He wasn't an idiot; he knew he had to be respectful in front of the Fire Ladybugs.

"This is the ash of a person burned by Fire Ladybugs." Hu Bayi, who had been uneasy since arriving, came over and said sternly to Sa Dipeng, "Xiao Sa, remember not to startle the Fire Ladybugs. Don't shine your headlamp directly at them."

"Professor, I think the Nine-story Demon Towers we discovered before weren't as complete as this. This Nine-story Demon Tower should be the most well-preserved and unique Demon Tower in the world."

"To be preserved so well, it's thanks to being buried deep underground, untouched by tomb robbers!"

Several archaeology team members exchanged surprised whispers, marveling, and forgetting the danger.

"Professor Chen, we need to leave quickly. This is too dangerous." Hu Bayi pleaded earnestly, having advised them many times.

"Little Hu, we can sacrifice our lives for archaeological research. We've just arrived, how can we leave?"

Seeing Hu Bayi being somewhat annoying, Professor Chen didn't want to bother with him anymore. Yang Xueli glanced at Hu Bayi indifferently, finding him quite bothersome. If you're afraid of danger, who would come here? She walked forward gently, getting closer and closer to the Nine-story Demon Tower.

Just as Hu Bayi was about to try persuading them again, Lin Xuan stopped him and shook his head.

"Yang Xueli, what are you going over there for? Come back quickly." Seeing Yang Xueli walking towards the Nine-story Demon Tower, Hu Bayi's expression became very anxious. If they startled the Fire Ladybugs, everyone would die. This American girl is truly selfish.

"You don't need to worry about me. You guys go out first." Yang Xueli glanced at the two of them and continued walking forward.

"Mingzi, look, Shirley Yang is courting death. What should we do?"

"We haven't been paid yet. If she dies, we'll have worked for nothing."

Fatty also walked over. "No, I have to protect her. Otherwise, our money will go down the drain."

Seeing Fatty eagerly heading towards the Demon Tower, Hu Ming knew his usual behavior. He just wanted to find treasures, didn't he? You call it protecting Shirley Yang?

There was a long pit at the base of the Demon Tower, about a meter deep. It was filled with piles of white bones, mostly from livestock like cattle and sheep, but also some human bones. Flesh and blood had long since rotted away, leaving only bones.

"Little Chu, look at this sacrificial pit of living people. It has irreplaceable research value for understanding the Demon Country. Make sure to take detailed notes and photos."

Hao Aiguo walked to the edge of the sacrificial pit, peered down at the corpses below, his eyes lighting up. These were all treasures! Thank heavens for allowing me to witness this ancient scene.

"Professor, be careful." Chu Jian, with a camera around his neck and a notebook in his hand, followed Hao Aiguo, worried about his safety.

Gawa and Big Guy stayed close to Professor Chen, providing personal protection.

Hu Ming and Hu Bayi exchanged a look, then Hu Ming said, "Let Fatty follow this American girl. We'll stay here and watch Professor Chen and the others."

Hu Bayi hesitated for a moment and said, "They're all unreliable people. I'm starting to regret coming here."

"Sigh, thinking about it these past few days, I really shouldn't have taken this job back then."

Hu Bayi frowned upon hearing this. "What is it?"

"Sigh, from what I know, everyone who enters Jingjue Ancient City is cursed." Hu Ming glanced at Hu Bayi and then told him.

Hu Bayi was shocked. "How could this be! Then why didn't you say anything earlier?"

"Sigh, who knew these people would be so..." Hu Ming said sheepishly, knowing he was in the wrong.

Hu Bayi frowned, looked at Professor Chen and the others, and slowly said, "Is there a way to resolve that curse?"

"Yes," Hu Ming said affirmatively.

Hu Bayi nodded, then sighed. "Let's not tell anyone about this for now. We'll talk about it after we find Jingjue Ancient City! Besides, we might not even find Jingjue Ancient City."

Hu Ming nodded at this and continued, "Alright! Old Hu, let's go take a look too. Let's see if we can find anything good to bring back. Even if we quit afterwards, this trip will have been worth it."