abcnovels
Chapter 384 - 384: The Corpse of the Shu King! The Underwater Stone Tiger from the Song Dynasty! (1)
Chapter 384 - 384: The Corpse of the Shu King! The Underwater Stone Tiger from the Song Dynasty! (1)
Chapter 384: The Corpse of the Shu King! The Underwater Stone Tiger from the Song Dynasty! (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“In this area lies a treasure known to all, yet found by none.” Thus ran the conversation during Luo Feng’s livestream, catching the attention of the Jiangkou archaeological team. The words left them laughing in a show of resignation.
Their curiosity was piqued — after their fruitless endeavor, could Luo Feng succeed? They recalled their painstaking efforts—years of research, countless local interviews — all aimed at unearthing Zhang Xianzhong’s treasure. The local residents had been secretive, their silence difficult to break, but the tenacity of the archaeological team bore some fruit, leading to a few crucial clues.
They traced the treasure to a spot beneath the Yangtze River, losing countless nights of sleep over it. Their efforts led to the retrieval of several vessels, which in turn led to a bold decision: to drain the river.
It wasn’t a total draining, but a selective one; they blocked off a section and drained it. It was during this operation that the team discovered a treasure trove of 30,000 items. Despite the impressive haul, it was a mere fraction of the wealth Zhang Xianzhong was reputed to have stashed away. The continued search yielded nothing more, and they were left empty-handed.
Now, Luo Feng was announcing the existence of more treasure. The archaeologists were the first to rally behind him, curious to see if he could succeed where they had failed. On land, Luo Feng was unmatched, but the aquatic sphere remained uncharted territory.
“Shishi, it’s time we headed back. It’s well past 1 AM,” Luo Feng, swathed in a bathrobe, said, glancing at Li Shishi, who was nestled against him, appearing as content as a well-fed kitten.
“But I want to spend more time with you! How about I sneak back at dawn, around 5 AM?” she suggested.
“Hmm, it might interfere with our sleep,” Luo Feng mused, “Don’t worry about it, you can sleep in till 7 or 8. I’ll handle everything.”
“Am I spending the night in your room?” Li Shishi asked, a thrill of excitement evident in her voice.
“Yes, you are. I’ll say you’ve taken ill and won’t be joining today’s treasure hunt. Once everyone has set off, you can sleep till noon, or even later, then discreetly return to your room,” Luo Feng said, a mischievous grin on his face. “So, Shishi, since you’re not on treasure hunting duty tomorrow, how about we…”
“You cheeky lad!”
“Are you up for more affection, then?” Luo Feng offered, his gaze locked on her inviting red lips. He was glad he’d be spearheading the treasure hunt the following day.
An hour later, they finally found rest. It was a night of bliss for Li Shishi, one spent entirely with the man of her dreams. In the past, she’d have had to sneak back after their trysts, but this time, it felt like a proper cohabitation—something she found much more preferable.
Emerging from his yacht the next morning, Luo Feng was greeted by a sea of kayaks lining the shore. “My goodness, the treasure hunters are back at it?” He shook his head at the sight of their elaborate diving gear.
“Is this the modern version of ‘Flower March to Yangzhou’?” he said aloud, the bustling scene catching his attention.
“It’s quite the spectacle!”
“Are we being followed again?”
“One ancient coin from Old Luo draws such a huge crowd?”
“Who wouldn’t want to get rich?” they chuckled.
“One can only find solace in wealth!” Luo Feng replied jovially, “Worry not, all can seek the ownerless treasures!”
“Where’s Shishi today, Luo Feng?” Su Meiji asked, scanning the vicinity.
“Shishi messaged me last night. She’s not feeling well and won’t be joining the treasure hunt,” Luo Feng responded, his cheeks tinged pink.
“Is Shishi ill? I should go check on her,” Qin Rubing offered with concern.
“There’s no need, Rubing. We need to set off. Her condition isn’t serious, we can visit her once we’re back,” Luo Feng hurriedly interjected. Li Shishi was currently in his room, not hers.
In the morning, they spent some time exercising, Luo Feng appearing particularly energetic.
“Alright, let’s get moving!” Qin Rubing conceded, slightly miffed that Luo Feng had not mentioned it earlier or she would have checked on Shishi sooner.
“There’s something strange about Luo Feng and Li Shishi,” Su Meiji observed, noticing Luo Feng’s slightly altered demeanor. She suspected something but brushed it off with a smile. After all, it had been a while since Luo Feng had been around women. It was only natural for him to succumb to his desires, she reasoned.
Soon, the group disembarked from the yacht and made their way to a spot on the riverbank. Unloading their diving gear and ropes, they prepared for their expedition, and by the time they had finished, half the day had passed.
Luo Feng successfully recovered all the detected treasures in the area, consisting primarily of copper coins, silver, and various other items from the riverbed. In the afternoon, they passed the Jiangkou site, glancing at it from a distance.
“We’ve investigated the areas around Jiangkou before and came up empty. Either the treasures are buried too deep, or they simply don’t exist,” Luo Feng reflected.
Luo Feng understood that in locations already explored by others, finding any remaining treasure would pose a formidable challenge..