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Chapter 235: The Yin Mountain Lord and the Yin Mountain Army
Chapter 235: The Yin Mountain Lord and the Yin Mountain Army
"Are you Li Yan? You look like a pretty boy, can you really do it?" Shan Ta sized up Qin Muye from head to toe, then said sarcastically.
"Thank you for the compliment. If you believe in me, I can do it; if not, I can't." Qin Muye had been in the game for a long time, and it was finally someone complimenting his looks. In the past, those test subjects always called him a madman or a lunatic. Words like 'pretty boy' were practically no different from a compliment.
Qin Muye's words left Shan Ta speechless, not knowing how to respond. He couldn't tell if it was a good or bad thing.
In the end, Shan Ta could only let out a cold snort and drive away.
Han Gui sat beside him, his face a mix of schadenfreude, though it was unclear whether it was directed at Qin Muye or Shan Ta.
The car drove out of the city and headed into the countryside.
After nearly three hours, Qin Muye was starting to feel drowsy, but they finally arrived.
After getting out of the car, he was led by two men to an abandoned warehouse.
From the outside, it indeed looked abandoned, but inside, it was a different world. The interior was well-equipped with various large machines in operation.
A huge hole had been dug in the center of the warehouse.
A middle-aged man in a windbreaker and sunglasses saw Qin Muye and stood up to greet him, "This must be Professor Li Yan. Hello, you can call me Black Eagle. My two subordinates are a bit clumsy, I hope they didn't offend you, Professor."
Qin Muye replied, "It's fine. It's just that her modified body sitting next to me made me feel uncomfortable, but other than that, it's all good."
Black Eagle couldn't help but glance at Han Gui, who was now scowling. Shan Ta was also confused, not understanding what Qin Muye meant.
"Ahem, Professor Li Yan, you have a keen eye. Please, have a seat. This matter requires your full cooperation, and when it's done, the 30% will be transferred to your account without a cent missing." Black Eagle glanced at Han Gui and warmly spoke to Qin Muye.
As the leader, he naturally had to have certain skills, at least in terms of winning people's hearts.
Their organization might be small, but it had a significant number of members. There were nearly thirty people of various ranks working busily in the warehouse.
After they were seated, Black Eagle personally poured tea for Qin Muye and then asked, "This underground ruin is left by the Yin Mountain Lord. Professor Li Yan, you should have a good understanding of the Yin Mountain Lord, right?"
"First, I need to correct you. Based on the geographical features and historical records, it should be the Yin Mountain Army, not the Yin Mountain Lord. The so-called Yin Mountain Lord should refer to the commander of this army."
"This army was a unique garrison force in the ancient dynasties, with a branch stationed in various regions. Over time, the fictional character of the Yin Mountain Lord emerged, and there are still many temples dedicated to him."
"According to legend, the Yin Mountain Army was tasked with guarding the Underworld demons. However, it was disbanded in modern times, though the exact reason is unknown."
Qin Muye explained.
Black Eagle was taken aback; he hadn't expected Qin Muye to actually say that the Yin Mountain Army wasn't disbanded but had become the Shadow Administration instead.
"Professor Li Yan seems to know a lot. Yes, this underground ruin is indeed the armory left by the Yin Mountain Army that once garrisoned here." Black Eagle said, not knowing much himself. He had only heard that there was a treasure trove of the Yin Mountain Lord here, but he wasn't sure about the details.
He even followed Qin Muye's lead in referring to it as the Yin Mountain Army.
"So, this brings up a small question: Why did the Yin Mountain Army build their armory underground?" Qin Muye narrowed his eyes.
This stumped Black Eagle. How would he know? This underground ruin was nearly a thousand years old.
"Perhaps Professor Li Yan will understand once we go down and investigate together." Black Eagle thought Qin Muye was a talented individual. Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to deduce so much from just a few words.
He was even considering not killing him after the task was completed but keeping him to analyze other potential Yin Mountain Army ruins.
Qin Muye hadn't revealed everything. According to historical records, this Yin Mountain Army didn't withdraw; they were all annihilated.
The reason was summed up in one sentence: "In a year of great famine, the Yin Mountain Army suppressed the Underworld soldiers."
As for the result, it was clear that they never came out again.
So, he suspected that this place might not be a treasure trove but a massive source of danger. Perhaps the great famine of that year was related to these Underworld soldiers. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to put these two events together.
As a mass extinction engine, this was definitely a place he wanted to bring his illegal organization teammates to check out.
The others couldn't escape, as Qin Muye had brought the interdimensional teleportation channel from the floating city, ensuring he could run away even if he couldn't fight.
With his current strength, there was nothing to worry about.
Black Eagle's strength was only at the 3rd stage, and from what Qin Muye could see, his physical condition was even inferior to Shan Ta, suggesting that all his power was stored in his shadow.
It seemed that most of the world's extraordinary beings primarily relied on their shadows rather than their own bodies.
Qin Muye didn't fully understand the situation with shadows, but he hoped to confirm it after entering the underground ruins.
The strength of the world's extraordinary beings seemed a bit off, and it was unclear if they could achieve immortality.
He suspected it was unlikely. If they could truly achieve immortality, the social structure would be entirely different, more like a world of cultivation where ordinary people had no path to advancement, leading to rigid class stratification.
However, this world's structure was clearly not like that. Cases like the Shi family were rare, otherwise, it would be an era of warlords vying for power.
He chatted with Black Eagle for a while, managing to extract one piece of information.
Black Eagle knew very little about the underground ruins, to the point where he seemed completely clueless.
It gave Qin Muye the impression that Black Eagle had come on a whim.
The underground ruins probably existed. Qin Muye didn't trust Black Eagle's judgment, but he did trust the pitfalls of his temporary skills.
His teammates were all assembled, and the mass extinction was sure to follow.
He had to send these people on their way, no matter what.
"Do you have any confidence in this mission to enter the underground ruins, Professor Li?" Black Eagle hurriedly asked.
"I can't say I have full confidence. After all, historical records can be altered, and you should understand that, right?" Qin Muye didn't have confidence, but he explained it tactfully. He couldn't just say, "You should enjoy a good meal because you might not get another chance."
Saying it that way would make him seem too emotionally immature, so he had to be more subtle, letting Black Eagle draw his own conclusions. If he understood, it would be his good luck; if not, Qin Muye, being a proper person, wouldn't spoil the surprise.
"As long as Professor Li can help guide us, and we work together, this mission will be a success." Black Eagle's confidence grew when he heard Qin Muye's cautious response. If Qin Muye had been full of empty promises, it would have been a headache.
He was indeed a professor.
"Mr. Black Eagle, it's good that you have confidence, but I must remind you to be cautious. Anything can happen," Qin Muye kindly added, given his role as a mass extinction engine.
Black Eagle's smile slightly faded. "Of course, we are experienced."
His demeanor clearly showed that he didn't take Qin Muye's warning seriously.
Qin Muye didn't insist. If Black Eagle chose to ignore him and met his fate, what could he do? Qin Muye was also helpless.
"Boss, the tunnel is dug through," a young worker, covered in dust, rushed over to report.
"So fast, that's excellent. Professor Li, let's prepare and head into the underground ruins soon," Black Eagle said, his expression excited.
"Whenever you're ready, Mr. Black Eagle," Qin Muye responded, having no issues. He was also quite curious.
Although he wasn't an expert, following along wouldn't be a problem.
Moreover, he wanted to use the shadow stones and these unfortunate souls, no, his good teammates, as experimental subjects to study the data of shadow awakening. After all, turning an optical phenomenon into a superpower was something he found very intriguing.
How could an intangible and formless entity possess such unique effects, almost like bringing inanimate objects to life? He was very eager to understand the principle behind it.
(End of Chapter)
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