Chapter 532 (2/2)

“Zhengyu, did something happen for you to call me this late?” Tang Xiu called Long Zhengyu back and straightly asked.

“Tang Xiu, there was a major landslide in our Walled Hill Village project. Twelve people died, and twenty more are missing,” said Long Zhengyu rapidly.

“What’s going on?” Asked Tang Xiu, his complexion changed.

“Do you remember me telling you about this before?” Long Zhengyu bitterly said. “There was a landslide problem in Walled Hill Village, yet I didn’t take it seriously that time because it was nothing but a small accident. I thought that ancient tomb was abandoned, so it would be fine to level it with soil. Who would have thought that the space below it was so large! I suspect that the empty tomb is only a camouflage, while the genuine ancient tomb is right underneath it!”

“So to say, you think that the landslide was caused by the existence of the ancient tomb?” Asked Tang Xiu, surprised.

“Yeah, the ancient tomb is surely the very cause for it,” answered Long Zhengyu.

Tang Xiu was silent for a short while and then seriously said, “How did you deal with the aftermath?”

“I’ve reported the accident to the police. The firefighters are currently doing the search and rescue operation for the missing workers. Also, the project is completely on hold, and I’m afraid it will be delayed for some time.”

“Remember, saving the workers comes first!” Tang Xiu said in a deep voice. “I’ll immediately head to Star City, and then we’ll talk about everything else after we meet.”

“Got it!” Long Zhengyu quickly replied.

Tang Xiu went to the second floor. He picked several pieces of cloth and stuffed them into his interspatial ring. After feeding the fierce beast in the study room, he then quickly left the villa. However, just as he had walked a few steps, he suddenly remembered something and shouted when he was passing by villa #11, “Yang Le, come out!”

Quickly after, Yang Le appeared in Tang Xiu’s line of sight with a sweating, naked upper body.

“What is it?”

“You hail from the Thief Branch, but it’s still the lineage of the Occult Sect. Hence, you should have explored ancient tombs before, right?” Asked Tang Xiu.

“Grandmaster Tang, are you trying to make fun of me again?” Yan Le chuckled. “What we from the Thief Branch do is look for Dragon veins. We are experts in digging and robbing graves, as well as searching treasures. I’m not particularly talented on this field, though. I’m 26 years old this year, but the number of ancient tombs I have explored mustn’t be more than three digits. That reminds me of something. The gold, silver, and jewelry from my black past that you got from me are the ones I obtained in some ancient tombs.”

“In that case, then have a trip with me.” Tang Xiu nodded.

“Where to?” Yang Le looked doubtful.

“To Star City, Shuangqing Province,” said Tang Xiu.

“It couldn’t be. You found an ancient tomb in Star City?” Asked Yang Le, surprised and astonished.

“Yeah, there’s an ancient tomb there. Moreover, it’s right underneath the construction site of my project,” said Tang Xiu. “A landslide happened there, apparently caused by it, killing many people and with many more missing. Accompany me there and we’ll have a look at the situation.”

Yang Le didn’t answer and stayed silent for a moment. Then, he asked, “How will we divide the the treasures we find there?”

“90% for me, 10% for you. You’ll get a discount once we’re done as well,” said Tang Xiu.

“Damn you, surnamed Tang!” Yang Le furiously said. “Aren’t you way too black-hearted?”

“Take it or leave it!” Said Tang Xiu lightly.

Yang Le was left speechless. As he watched Tang Xiu leave, he hurriedly shouted, “Don’t, don’t leave! You’re the master, and what you say is not to be questioned, right? Just hold on! Wait a minute, will you? There are two… err… pretty beauties in my place. Five minutes! Gimme time to tell them and pack up my things. Gimme five minutes!”

“Remember to take your car as well.”

A smile was outlined on the corner of Tang Xiu’s mouth, as he reminded Yang Le from behind.

Around four in the morning, two SUVs drove toward Star City. This time, Tang Xiu not only brought Yang Le with him, but also four other experts of the Everlasting Feast Hall. From a long distance away, Tang Xiu could see the sight of the fully illuminated Walled Hill Village’s construction site. Many fire engines and firefighters had arrived there, trying to save people all night long.

“Why did you bring me here, Tang Xiu?” Asked Yang Le who sat on the front seat, with a face full of curiosity.

“This is the Walled Hill Village, a project that is currently being developed by the Long Family of Star City. Because I’ll also have some industries here after the construction and development are finished, hence I’m also responsible for the situation here. That ancient tomb we’re about to explore is right underneath the construction site where the landslide happened.”

“So to say, the existence of the ancient tomb caused the landslide?” Asked Yang Le, surprised.

“Yeah,” said Tang Xiu.

Quickly after, the two cars were parked and Tang Xiu, Yang Le, and the four experts quickly dashed inside. Long Zhengyu, who had received a phone call from Tang Xiu, quickly came to gather up with him along with his two trusted men.

“How is the current situation?” Asked Tang Xiu directly.

“22 injured and 6 dead, and there are 7 missing left as well. However, I’m afraid that those seven have little hope of surviving,” said Long Zhengyu bitterly.

“Continue with the search and rescue. We must find all of them,” said Tang Xiu resolutely said. “Regardless if they’re still alive or not, we must still find their bodies. We must never give up, even if there’s only a glimmer of hope.”