Zuo Lin's heart tightened when he heard Professor Jing Xia.
How could this be? Let alone the fact that Zhou Lin had saved their lives, even if he hadn't, they couldn't harm another person.
How could Jing Xia do such a thing?
"Professor, no, you can't do this. It's unfair to Zhou Lin. Besides, Zhou Lin just saved our Sakura country's lives. We can't be so ungrateful."
Zuo Lin hurriedly refused him.
"Refuse? Unwilling? I paid money to save your lives. Without money, how would Zhou Lin have saved you? And doesn't your son want to join the Abe family's company?"
"If you succeed, I will introduce you, and then your son will be a member of the Abe family."
"Isn't this what you've always dreamed of?"
Seeing Zuo Lin's reluctant expression, Jing Xia continued to threaten him.
Upon hearing this, Zuo Lin's eyes were filled with terror. He trembled slightly, his lips quivering, and finally, he could only grit his teeth and agree.
Little did they know, Zhou Lin, who had just walked through the dark passage, had overheard their conversation.
His bloodline was so potent that he could hear the slightest sound. This Jing Xia was truly ignorant.
A cold glint appeared in Zhou Lin's eyes, and he began to anticipate whether Zuo Lin would actually go through with it.
Huo Qi, seeing Zhou Lin's unusual expression, felt a pang of anxiety.
"Professor Zhou Lin, is there any danger?"
"No, it's nothing. Don't overthink it. I just thought of something."
Zhou Lin smiled faintly.
They followed the stone steps downwards, where a damp chill permeated the air.
"There's water in here."
Huo Qi sniffed the air, sensing the humidity.
"Yes, it's a pool."
Zhou Lin said with certainty, but his heart was filled with suspicion.
What else could be special about this place?
Everyone arrived at a pool of water.
The surface of the water was calm, without a ripple.
"Strange, why is there a pool of water here? Is there a source?"
Huo Qi looked at the scene opposite with suspicion.
"Perhaps there's a spring below, it's possible."
The metaphysics professor looked at the pool and spoke slowly.
"Why do I feel so strange?"
"I feel the same way. It's so eerie in here, as if something is watching us."
"I think so too."
The students behind them looked around nervously, mainly out of fear.
With Professor Zhou Lin present, there was no danger to their lives, but he couldn't guarantee their emotional well-being.
It would be terrifying if something suddenly appeared.
The people from Sakura country were now standing on the flat ground below the steps, looking at the pool opposite.
They were all astonished.
Why was there water in here?
Jing Xia felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing the scene. He then glanced at Zhou Lin opposite him and decided to stand silently behind.
This was a matter for Da Xia. If it could lead to a mutual destruction, it would be very beneficial to them.
He then gave Song Lin a look, signaling them to handle it themselves.
In the live stream.
"Holy crap, there's water in here? How is there water here?"
"Is there a spring, or was this water deliberately placed here? Is there something inside?"
"Based on past experience, this is purposeful. Which of the many tombs they've entered before were empty-handed?"
"Heh, look at you all getting so worked up. What kind of people are you from Da Xia, claiming you can enter tombs?"
"Exactly, look at you so-called Da Xia people, it's laughable."
"Laughable? You find it laughable? Then go die. This has nothing to do with your Sakura country, you can scram. You're annoying to look at."
"Exactly, you're as annoying as flies, like those green bottle flies."
...
Inside the tomb.
Zhou Lin quickly surveyed the environment.
"Strange, where's the exit?"
As Zhou Lin was surveying, he heard Captain Zhao's voice.
"The exit? It might not be here, but somewhere else."
Zhou Lin gave Jing Xia behind him a meaningful look.
At this moment, Jing Xia was looking at Zhou Lin with a composed expression.
"Professor Jing Xia, you've seen a lot in Sakura country, haven't you? Guess, where is the exit?"
Zhou Lin asked intentionally.
"This is a tomb in your Da Xia. We are just following along to broaden our horizons. We will not express any personal opinions."
Jing Xia had already stated his stance. This was Da Xia's business, and Sakura country would not interfere.
"Alright, then quietly stand aside and see what it means to broaden your horizons. This tomb is truly perilous. We can only look after ourselves. There's no reason for us to intervene if you encounter danger later, right?"
Zhou Lin smiled faintly at Jing Xia, then, as if performing magic, took out an apple and threw it into the water.
There were dangers in here, and there was no reason for the people of Da Xia to go into the water.
The moment the apple hit the water, a huge vortex appeared in the entire surface, and ripples spread across the water.
Huo Qi and the metaphysics professor were inexplicably horrified upon seeing this.
What was happening now? How could such a terrifying scene occur?
Would something else emerge?
Captain Zhao and the other mercenaries behind them protected the archaeological team, their hands gripping their weapons.
The students from the archaeological team huddled together, their eyes filled with worry as they looked at the water.
The people from Sakura country were also nervously watching the water, not understanding why Zhou Lin's simple act of throwing an apple had caused such a reaction.
In the live stream at this moment.
"Holy crap, what did the boss do? Did an apple cause such a 'tragedy'?"
"No, no, no, it's not the boss's fault. It's because there's a creature in the water, the creature in the water's problem."
"Could it be some behemoth? Those ripples are quite significant."
"Haha, no need to guess, it's definitely not small. Let's think about what we'll see later. I'm really looking forward to it."
"Hmph, we don't care what creatures your Da Xia encounters, but this is your Da Xia's territory. You must guarantee the safety of our country's professors."
"That's right, this is what you should do."
"You're shameless! You forced your way into this. Now you're blaming us? Why don't you just get lost? You're not welcome here."
"Scram, no one is asking you to stay. You're truly shameless."