The Informal Tomb Raiding Diary: She is the occupant of the tomb!-Chapter 271 - 257: She’s a Martian (Part 2)

Dong Sanqi said he was the same. When he was young, he heard there was treasure in the family and thought it would be great to see it with his own eyes. But as he grew up, these things seemed like just online gossip, something to listen to and forget, having nothing to do with himself.

No wonder he chased after Wang Datou and the others for the key. It turns out he already knew the key had nothing to do with the ancient tomb; it was actually the key to opening another treasure chest.

Dong Sanqi said that the map and the key are two separate things. The map is just a record of where the ancestors are buried, while the key can open the treasure chest. But the treasure chest is not in the tomb, so they are two separate matters.

"Even though our family doesn’t worship ancestors, there are still rumors. The Dong family doesn’t have the tradition of wealthy burials. My great-great-grandfather was a very rich businessman, but when he was buried, he didn’t take a single burial item with him."

"Do you know where the treasure chest is?" Wang Datou stretched his head and asked Dong Sanqi expectantly.

"Why? Planning to steal or rob again?" Dong Sanqi said irritably.

"No, I was just curious, okay okay, I won’t ask." Wang Datou shrank his neck. He’s now extremely afraid of Dong Sanqi, as they have dirt on their hands, afraid that they might offend Dong Sanqi and he might turn them in. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

When Dong Sanqi saw the box, he already guessed what was inside, so he only investigated them privately and didn’t call the police.

It’s clear he doesn’t want the family’s secrets to be known by outsiders, whether it’s about the ancient tomb or the key. It’s better to avoid troubles.

He wants the key back, but the key was taken by masked people. Those guys are real professionals, and they treat killing like a game. Compared to the legendary family treasure, he thinks his own life is more important, so he didn’t even ask and left with us.

When he was tracking Wang Datou and Liu Laonian, he was brave enough to follow them alone, but after encountering the masked people, he decisively abandoned the key and retreated from the ancient tomb. It seems he’s good at making judgments.

Wang Datou and Liu Laonian just aren’t ruthless enough. The two of them against Dong Sanqi alone could have easily killed him in the tomb with no one able to find the body. But when they saw him following them, they immediately chickened out. They really only have the guts for petty thievery.

Maybe the tomb raiders I’ve seen before were too ruthless and vicious, so looking at these two unlucky guys now makes me feel both exasperated and amused.

Dong Sanqi, after finishing his story, tentatively asked Galaxy if she was a zombie who had cultivated for 800 years.

He even guessed that the reason the forest felt lifeless was due to the ’Drought Demon.’ When he called Galaxy ’Drought Demon,’ I couldn’t help but grin widely.

Chen Qinghan heard the question and didn’t pause for a second before replying, "She’s a Martian; she has a long lifespan."

Dong Sanqi was stunned, and Wang Datou asked in surprise, "What? There are really aliens? Yeah, yeah, I saw a news article online a few days ago. The headline talked about city ruins on Mars, saying that Mars had a highly advanced civilization long ago that later disappeared. Oh, so they moved to Earth."

"Yeah, after they arrived, they found Earth was dangerous, but they couldn’t go back, so they could only hide in ancient tombs." Chen Qinghan spun the tale without hesitation.

"Oh, spaceship crash, I’ve heard of that." Wang Datou nodded understandingly.

"They... they’re not here to destroy Earth, are they?" Liu Laonian, who hadn’t spoken for a while, suddenly asked.

"How do you know her?" Dong Sanqi asked.

"She’s living well on Earth; she probably won’t destroy it. We’re internet friends."

"Internet... friends?" Wang Datou exclaimed.

"Ah, don’t they say aliens have advanced technology? I brought friends to try our luck."

Liu Laonian looked at me, and for a rare moment, held eye contact for a second. Then he asked Chen Qinghan, "Did she eat a poisonous mushroom?"

Chen Qinghan chuckled and replied, "No, she ate a poisonous animal."

Liu Laonian seemed to have found a fellow sufferer and immediately changed his attitude towards me. His gaze no longer avoided me and lingered on me, full of sympathy.

"Such a pretty girl, poisoned like this, don’t worry. Your partner is capable; he’ll definitely find a way to cure you." Liu Laonian consoled.

To a stranger I just met and would soon part ways with, I didn’t feel the need to explain my relationship with Chen Qinghan. I simply agreed, indicating my confidence in recovering.

"Oh, girl, you have no idea. When I first saw you, my heart almost jumped out of my throat; I thought it was one of those paper effigies for sacrifices coming to life!" Liu Laonian, now relaxed, began to speak less cautiously.