"I think so too, as if we saw something really good."
"Never mind, as long as this sea monkey is eliminated."
The students' chatter at this moment no longer cared about the reason. Being alive was enough.
The sea monkey struggled a few times. Even with the boost of chaotic energy, it was no match for the Qilin that had consumed chaotic energy.
In the end, it was successfully torn apart by the Qilin, and the chaotic energy in the sea monkey's brain was completely devoured.
Without the central sea monkey controlling the others, these sea monkeys fled in disarray.
Zhou Lin seized the opportunity and stepped on the iron chains, moving towards the coffin.
It was as if he was walking on solid ground. The professors, students, and mercenaries behind him watched in stunned silence.
"Zhou Lin, where are you going?"
The professor of metaphysics shouted, confused.
"To find the main tomb."
Zhou Lin reached the coffin and saw another mechanism inside the sarcophagus.
He then pressed it forcefully.
The professor of metaphysics and the students felt the ground beneath them gradually descending.
"Professor Zhou Lin..."
The students looked at Zhou Lin in panic, seeking his help.
Seeing this, Zhou Lin rushed towards them.
In the live broadcast room.
"What's going on? Could the main tomb be inside here?"
"No way, it's too hidden. Even if we teamed up with rats, we might not be their match."
"Exactly, they really know how to hide."
...
As the ground slowly descended.
The students' vision changed.
A palace appeared inside, with a corpse sitting in the center, clad in golden robes, surrounded by jewelry and ornaments, with several large pillars at the edges.
There were already several boxes of luminous pearls, illuminating the darkness.
But these jewels did not attract the students' attention; it was the clothes on the corpse that did.
The gems and jewelry on this garment looked incredibly precious.
"This must be Wang Canghai. I didn't expect him to be in here."
Zhou Lin was somewhat surprised.
The professor of metaphysics, Guo Liang, and Captain Bai walked inside as if in a trance.
Looking at the corpse.
Zhou Lin approached the corpse and noticed it was a mummy. However, flesh began to appear beneath the clothes.
This surprised Zhou Lin.
At this moment—
A different scene appeared before Zhou Lin's eyes, and the mummy's appearance changed.
Flesh began to appear, and a face emerged, a middle-aged face.
It bore the marks of time's passage.
"Wang Canghai, the master craftsman. I finally see you."
Zhou Lin looked at Wang Canghai's appearance and spoke slowly.
"The younger generation is truly formidable. My tomb is full of mechanisms. Although it's not as elaborate as an emperor's tomb, it's still quite troublesome. I didn't expect you to bring your friends here."
Wang Canghai explained in a gentle tone.
"Let's get to the point. Our intentions are clear: we saw this thing and want to study it. If you object, I'll destroy you. If you don't, just wait quietly for us to empty it out."
Zhou Lin said to Wang Canghai without mincing words.
"Of course, I don't mind. I thought I would achieve eternal life by obtaining chaotic energy, but I was mistaken."
"I will only suffer endless pain here. My body has become a mummy, and my muscles haven't grown an inch in a thousand years. I don't want to continue living alone here."
Wang Canghai smiled bitterly, filled with regret.
The Cloud Top Heavenly Palace was his life's greatest achievement. Now everyone knew he was dead, but his name would not be forgotten.
"Are you really willing to give up such an opportunity? This is a rare chance for eternal life. Are you just going to abandon it?"
Zhou Lin raised his eyebrows and asked tentatively.
"Take all the gold and silver treasures here. They were all rewards from emperors. Take them if you like. At least I have chaotic energy on me. If you can take it away, you'll be doing me a favor."
Wang Canghai sneered, unconcerned by Zhou Lin's question.
Zhou Lin stared at him for a long time, only to see a look of calm on Wang Canghai's face.
Seeing this, Zhou Lin took out two Emei daggers. The Qilin appeared.
As soon as the Qilin appeared, it absorbed the chaotic energy.
"Finally, I can be free. I don't have to live like this anymore."
After saying this, Wang Canghai closed his eyes with satisfaction.
Zhou Lin saw the scene change again.
"Zhou Lin, what's wrong?"
The professor of metaphysics looked at Zhou Lin, who was motionless, and asked in confusion.
"It's nothing. There's no more danger."
Zhou Lin came back to his senses and looked at the professor of metaphysics, who was looking at him with concern.
"Hmm? How do you know?"
The professor of metaphysics looked at Zhou Lin suspiciously.
"Look."
Zhou Lin pointed at the new skin that had just grown on the mummy. It had now disappeared.
The professor of metaphysics was astonished by this development.
"Don't worry. Just take these things back. It'll be fine."
After saying this, Zhou Lin found a place to sit down.
In the live broadcast room.
"The boss is indeed the boss. It's resolved just like that? We didn't even see him make a move."
"Is that so? Why doesn't it feel right to me?"
"I feel the same way, but I can't quite explain why."
"Ah, who cares? It's fine now, no big deal."
...
In the Dean's conference room.
"Professor Zhou Lin really has a way. It's all sorted out?"
Professor Wen was full of curiosity.
"Who cares? Whether he has a way or not doesn't matter anymore. They'll be back soon."
Professor Hu didn't mind. His primary concern now was Zhou Lin's weapons; they were top-notch.
"Let's ask for the specific time. We'll go to the entrance to welcome them personally."
The Dean's face lit up as he watched this scene.
A few days later.
Zhou Lin and the professor of metaphysics, along with the students, returned to the academy and found the Dean and professors waiting for them.
They felt somewhat overwhelmed by the reception.
"Children, we're back."
The professor of metaphysics said with a smile.
Zhou Lin, the professor of metaphysics, and the students got out of the car and walked towards the Dean and the others.
"Dean, don't forget what you promised me."
Zhou Lin was always mindful of the money.
"It's already in your account. Take a look for yourself."
The Dean explained with a smile.
"Also, there's one more thing I need to tell you."
The Dean looked at Zhou Lin, who was travel-worn, and couldn't help but feel reluctant.
"What is it?"
Zhou Lin had a bad premonition.
"A tomb has been discovered in Yunnan Province. We hope you can go and excavate it. Money is not an issue."
The Dean said with some difficulty.
Mentioning money, Zhou Lin's eyes lit up.
He then glanced at the students behind him.
"What are you looking at? Let's go."
"Okay..."
Zhou Lin set off on the road to Yunnan—