Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1332: Chapter 1331: Burial Chamber

Someone’s been here. Jiang Cheng said, trying to push the door. But it didn’t budge.

Huh? How is that possible? We were the only ones who came down just now. Could it be someone who was here before us? Qi was shivering a little.

Jiang Cheng nodded. It seems like that’s the only possibility now, but whether those people are still inside is unknown. If they are, that would be quite terrifying, Jiang Cheng thought.

Moreover, how are we going to get in? Wang looked at the ancient-looking door and said.

Jiang Cheng noticed that the characters on the door were unrecognizable. They didn’t look like any known script, and there were some abstract drawings he couldn’t understand either.

What is this? Qi saw something that looked like a button nearby and asked. What will happen if I press it? Qi looked at the button curiously.

Jiang Cheng also noticed the button that looked out of place on this ancient door. It seemed like a jarring decoration.

Don’t press it just yet. Let’s first figure out what this door means. Jiang Cheng said. The button looked quite strange, and he didn’t know what to do.

I also think this thing is odd, we probably shouldn’t touch it.

Wang said.

Jiang Cheng examined the patterns on the door. Besides the line of strange characters, there was only an image that seemed to depict a woman performing a ritual. Her face was obscured, but it was clear she was extremely thin, wearing a cloak, performing a ritual in front of a table, with many people wearing sheep and cow masks behind her. In front of the woman was a rapidly flowing river, and it seemed she was pouring something into it.

Do you recognize these characters, brother? Qi asked.

Jiang Cheng shook his head. He had never seen these characters before and had no idea what they meant, but looking at the image, Jiang Cheng thought that the person buried in this tomb might very well be a woman, possibly a witch or something similar.

But why would such a woman be buried here? And so far, Jiang Cheng still couldn’t see any connection to the White Flower Stone.

Let’s give it a try. We only have this one button. Jiang Cheng thought that pressing it might not cause any harm. Given that there was only this one button, they had no choice but to press it.

Really? Then I’ll press it. Qi pressed the button, looking at Jiang Cheng, still feeling somewhat apprehensive.

Yes, don’t be afraid, just press it. Jiang Cheng said.

Qi still looked apprehensive and hesitated before pressing the button. The three of them stared at the door, hoping it would open but also hoping there would be no danger.

Wang and Qi held their breath and watched the door intently, waiting in silence.

When Jiang Cheng pressed the button, the door remained motionless, without a sound. For a moment, Jiang Cheng felt as if he could hear a pin drop.

Just as Jiang Cheng thought this button was useless, the door suddenly opened with a heavy sound.

A wave of dust and decay rushed out, filling the air, and the inside was pitch black, making it impossible to see anything.

Let’s go in. Jiang Cheng said, holding a flashlight. But be careful.

Wang and Qi nodded and followed Jiang Cheng into the tomb, stepping cautiously.

Jiang Cheng noticed that the path was mostly dirt, with some stone sculptures along the way. Do we need a rest? Jiang Cheng asked. After all, they’d been walking for a while, and Wang and Qi, one a child and the other an elderly man, had limited stamina.

Let’s sit for a bit. It’s tiring. Wang said.

Jiang Cheng also slowly sat down. Ah! Qi suddenly cried out, jumping up from the ground. What is this? It’s creepy. Qi said, shining his flashlight, and suddenly jumped to Jiang Cheng’s side, clutching his arm.

Jiang Cheng noticed that sweat was beading on Qi’s forehead, and his face had turned pale, as if he had been badly frightened.

Qi kept his head turned, avoiding looking ahead. Look over there. He pointed to where he had been sitting.

Jiang Cheng took a look and realized it was a skeleton, seemingly of someone who had died long ago, sitting in a similar posture. Qi must have been practically sitting in its lap, and its arm was now broken.

It looked quite frightening, no wonder Qi got scared.

Are there dead people here too? It’s really terrifying. Qi said, still shaken after seeing the skeleton.

Jiang Cheng shined his flashlight farther along the path, discovering many skeletons, indicating that quite a few people had died here. For a moment, none of them spoke.

It’s okay, let’s go, what’s there to fear. Jiang Cheng said, patting Qi on the shoulder.

Qi still looked at Jiang Cheng fearfully. I’m still scared. So many people died here. Inside must be really dangerous. Qi was filled with fear and anxiety about what lay ahead.

Maybe they were burial companions. Don’t be scared, let’s go. Wang tried to reassure Qi.

Really? It doesn’t seem like it. Qi expressed deep skepticism.

Regardless, it isn’t safe here now. Let’s move on. Jiang Cheng said.

Qi slowly nodded, standing up to follow Jiang Cheng and Wang, but his every step was cautious, sticking close to Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng watched Qi’s cautious demeanor and smiled, but he still moved forward with utmost care.

They hadn’t gone far when Jiang Cheng saw what appeared to be the main burial chamber. This should be the main tomb, reaching the end of the chamber.

Have we reached it? Wang asked.

I think so. Jiang Cheng said, looking at Qi and Wang following behind. Qi was still clutching the locator Jiang Cheng gave him, eagerly watching it, waiting for it to light up.

Come, give it to me. Jiang Cheng asked, reaching out to Qi.

Qi looked a bit reluctant but handed it over to Jiang Cheng. Why hasn’t it lit up yet, brother?

Perhaps it’s not time for it to light up. Jiang Cheng replied casually.

Oh. Qi looked a bit disappointed.

Jiang Cheng saw that the end of this chamber was an ancient-looking stone coffin covered in dust. Around the coffin were many candles, seemingly used for lighting the area.

Jiang Cheng also took out a flint and lit the candles. While lighting the candles, Jiang Cheng noticed that lamp oil had been placed nearby, suggesting it wasn’t too long ago. It seemed the people who handled the dirt at the entrance forgot about these small details.

Should we open the coffin? Qi asked Jiang Cheng, looking at him.

Perhaps we should. Are you afraid? Jiang Cheng asked.

Qi shook his head. Wang, are you afraid?

Wang chuckled. At my age, I’ve seen everything, nothing to fear here.