Huo Qi looked at Zhou Lin's appearance, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.
"Professor Zhou Lin, what are you doing? You know the kind of person who's down in that well. If there are any historical artifacts inside, wouldn't they just be giving them away?"
"What if this is the history of our Great Xia? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?"
Facing Huo Qi's inquiry, Zhou Lin merely smiled without speaking.
"Don't worry, who said this is for the Sakura country? Can't you trust me?"
Zhou Lin simply smiled faintly, but there was a hint of bloodlust in his smile.
Huo Qi found Zhou Lin's smile somewhat terrifying, so he swallowed his words and asked no further questions.
In the live stream.
"Damn, what is this old geezer up to? Didn't the big boss say that this coffin couldn't be opened for now? What is this guy looking for?"
"Hmph, you listen to your big boss, that's your Great Xia's business. Our Sakura country's captain is Professor Inoshita. Whatever Professor Inoshita says, goes. You don't want to open the coffin, but we do."
"Oh, look at you Sakura country folks getting all high and mighty, acting like you're the best. I'll see how you die later. You don't even listen to the big boss, and there's only one outcome."
"Exactly, exactly. You guys are thieves from history. Don't you guys want to steal history or national treasures in here?"
"Your Great Xia is bullying us."
"Are you Sakura people even human?"
...
In the Dean's conference room.
"Why do I feel like something's not right with Zhou Lin? He's so greedy, yet he's giving up this chance to open the coffin?"
Professor Hu looked at Zhou Lin, his heart filled with confusion.
He felt that something was amiss.
"There are only two possibilities if Zhou Lin doesn't act: either it's a scheme, or there's danger inside."
The Dean looked at Zhou Lin, a curve forming on his lips. He was very satisfied with Zhou Lin's actions.
"Ah? Danger? But if we know there's danger, and we don't say anything, won't those Sakura people and those from the Eagle country and Noodle country cause trouble?"
Professor Wen hurriedly said upon hearing this.
"Danger? What danger? Haven't we already stated the danger? The risks have been made clear, but whether they listen is their own business."
The Dean had to admit that Zhou Lin's scheme was brilliant.
...
Inside the tomb.
Zhou Lin and Huo Qi were watching the corpses on the side, but their gazes were fixed on Professor Inoshita and Professor Zuo Lin on the opposite side.
Professor Inoshita and Zuo Lin were not like Zhou Lin. Historical culture might not necessarily be on the walls or in other records.
There was also a lot of historical culture within the coffin, so there was no reason not to open it.
The two exchanged a glance, took a step back, and saw An Bei come up from behind and take out a talisman.
Seeing that the talisman indicated no issues, and confirming there was no danger or evil spirits within, he nodded slightly.
"What's going on? Is there something wrong with that talisman?"
Huo Qi asked Zhou Lin, puzzled.
"The Sakura country is a family of ninjutsu. They have talismans to ward off evil and bring good fortune, similar to our Taoist practices. This is also used for warding off evil and bringing good fortune."
The Professor of Metaphysics recalled doing some research when collecting supernatural information in the Sakura country.
There were indeed such records.
"Professor of Metaphysics is correct. This is for warding off evil and bringing good fortune, but in reality, it's just that."
"But this tells you that you can't rely on talismans one hundred percent."
As soon as Zhou Lin finished speaking, he saw the Sakura country people begin to open the coffin.
As soon as the coffin was opened, a white wolf emerged.
Upon its appearance, the wolf bared its fangs and lunged towards Professor Inoshita. However, Professor Inoshita instinctively took a few steps back, seeing the wolf's open mouth.
He pushed Zuo Lin out as well, and the wolf's mouth bit down on Zuo Lin's shoulder.
"Aow..."
"Ah..."
Professor Zuo Lin felt a bone-chilling pain in his shoulder, accompanied by a foul odor.
Inoshita was shocked by the sight and quickly retreated.
Captain Song Lin, seeing this, raised his weapon and began shooting at the opposite side.
The white wolf seemed to sense danger and, before the bullets could be fired, dodged aside, standing on the other side of the altar, watching them menacingly.
The people from Great Xia were somewhat bewildered by this situation.
Everyone first looked at the white wolf, then at the coffin in the center.
They suddenly understood. This was the consequence of opening the coffin themselves.
Oh, damn it, these Sakura people wanted to hog it all for themselves.
For the safety of his students, Huo Qi gathered them all together. Captain Zhao and the others protected the students behind them.
This was to prevent the trouble stirred up by the Sakura country from harming their Great Xia students.
"Professor, what's going on? Why is there a wolf?"
"Yeah, it's really terrifying. How did the wolf survive in here until today?"
"Damn, this white wolf is really good-looking. Its fur is pure white, not a single杂毛 (mixed hair). It's so handsome."
The students behind them chattered amongst themselves, their sentiments varied upon seeing the white wolf.
"Professor Zhou Lin, this wolf... in the coffin, did you know about it beforehand?"
The Professor of Metaphysics asked softly after seeing the situation.
"Do you want to know how I knew? Ten thousand for one question, and I'll tell you."
Zhou Lin said softly.
The Professor of Metaphysics and Huo Qi dared not speak, fearing they would lose their money.
Captain Zhao and the other mercenaries couldn't help but chuckle upon seeing this situation.
"That's not right, wouldn't the wolf starve to death?"
Professor Fang said curiously, looking at the white wolf.
"No, it can come out."
Zhou Lin said with great certainty.
The people of Great Xia were discussing amongst themselves, but no one made a move.
On the other hand, the Sakura country people looked tense.
Professor Song Lin, clutching his wound, looked at Professor Inoshita. It was Inoshita who had pushed him out just now.
How could he not harbor resentment?
"What are you looking at me for?"
Inoshita's mental fortitude was extraordinary. He was able to calmly face the person he had just harmed.
Song Lin's hanging hand first clenched tightly, then relaxed.
Inoshita was not someone he could afford to offend.
Even so, he could only accept his fate.
"It's nothing, I need to get bandaged."
Zuo Lin said and walked away.