The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 459 - 458. Crescent-shaped jade pendant

Chapter 459: 458. Crescent-shaped jade pendant

The environment beneath the ancient tomb was still an uncharted territory for them, which could likely be fraught with danger. Rather than facing the risks themselves, they deemed it wiser to let the tomb raiders go ahead so they could reap the benefits without contributing much effort.

"Aren’t you afraid they’ll turn on the archaeological team? These people have blood on their hands."

"Chances are they won’t. Otherwise, they would’ve used poison instead of knockout drugs inside the tomb."

"..."

That did make a certain amount of sense.

Seeing that the noise from the east wall was getting louder, Tang Shu simply muted the microphone and pretended to be another pitiful soul knocked out by the drugs.

"Bang——"

With a loud crash, the ancient tomb shook thrice, and several ceramic artifacts toppled from a wooden table to shatter on the ground.

Tang Shu’s lips twitched, imagining Professor Cao’s face distorted with sorrow.

Since the tomb was very old, there weren’t many ceramics to begin with. Now that they had lost five or six pieces, she guessed that the old professor, who held ceramics dearer than life, must be quite devastated.

The next moment, several figure in black, sturdy clothes entered the main tomb chamber.

"Finally, they’re in. I was getting anxious on their behalf."

As the saying goes, the eunuchs are more anxious than the emperor. Su Xiaochi resumed her role as the snarky commentator while Tang Shu braced herself for the arriving tomb raiders. She also had to endure the toxic drivel from Su.

One by one, about twenty people entered the main tomb chamber, each imposing and formidable. Some even wore tank tops that showed off their muscular arms, their eyes glinting with a hint of ferocity.

"You can tell they’re desperadoes. The one walking at the back must be their big boss."

Su Xiaochi wasn’t just babbling; knowing Tang Shu couldn’t see, she narrated the positions of everyone present, even taking the time to judge which good-looking guy appealed to her the most.

Tang Shu: "..."

Please just shut up!

She had Inner Strength and could sense everyone’s position without having to be told.

"Boss, that’s the female celebrity!"

A harsh male voice echoed in the ancient tomb, stuttering, as if he was speaking Chinese for the first time. However, Tang Shu could detect a tinge of murderous intent in his voice.

Murderous intent?

Could it be that one of the men she had defeated before was his close brother?

Just as this thought flashed through Tang Shu’s mind, she heard footsteps approaching steadily and rhythmically.

"Is it this girl, a young lady?"

The tone carried a note of skepticism.

"Yes, it’s her! Don’t be fooled by her appearance; she’s quite skilled. Boss, do you want me to take her out?"

In her earpiece, Su Xiaochi’s voice inappropriately chimed in again, "Sister Tang, he wants to take you out."

Tang Shu: "..."

I’m not deaf. I heard him.

Could you please just shut up, thank you.

"Let’s not create unnecessary troubles, we have our main task to complete."

The man referred to as "boss" seemed more rational than the others. He walked over to Tang Shu and scrutinized her for a moment.

"Are you sure the Jade Pendant is on her?"

"Positive, it’s her! Just a few days ago she was wearing it around her neck at the airport."

In the next instant, Tang Shu felt a hand reaching for her neck. Her right hand slowly gathered Inner Strength as a precaution.

With a snap, the red cord around her neck that held the Jade Pendant was yanked off. A sharp pain followed, and the Crescent-Shaped Hollowed Jade Pendant landed in the hands of the assailant.

"Move."

Two words, brooking no argument.

The man, with the Jade Pendant in hand, turned around and headed toward his destination.

The man who had thought about dealing with Tang Shu seemed reluctant but had no choice but to submit to the domineering authority of their leader, kicking Tang Shu spitefully in the back before hurrying to catch up with the others.

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