Chapter 1505

He then carefully examined the ground, wanting to find traces of the other party's passage and follow them to find Young Master Zhao.

Yang Lu naturally saw through his intention. The next moment, she shook her head and said, "It's useless, don't waste your effort. This group of people has hidden all their tracks."

Wang Pangzi narrowed his eyes. If things were truly as Yang Lu said, then they had to take this matter seriously. This group was nothing like the so-called "mud-legged" tomb raiders like Ma Dadai that they had encountered before.

Immediately after, Shen Qiong said, "They are all hunters in the mountains; it's no surprise that their concealment methods are better than others."

Wang Pangzi rubbed his molars. Regardless, he had already come to regard Young Master Zhao as his own brother. Anyone who touched his brother would absolutely have to pay the price.

Wang Pangzi then took the initiative to request, "Team Leader Yang, let me and Old Hu go in pursuit. This group is courting death themselves..."

Before Wang Pangzi could finish, Yang Lu glared at him. "They are just local villagers, not tomb raiders like Ma Dadai."

"We absolutely cannot kill them here."

Yang Lu had to consider the current situation comprehensively. They had made a mistake with Ma Dadai's group before, so they had to be punished.

If it weren't for them eventually atoning for their crimes, Yang Lu would have long since dealt a lethal blow at some stage to completely wipe out that group.

But now, coming back to the present, they were facing local villagers. If they rashly chose to use extreme measures, it would not only bring trouble to the authorities but also cause great trouble for themselves.

Even if Yang Lu didn't care about such things, Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi did not have such high status, and the good reputation they had painstakingly accumulated would be lost bit by bit.

It was even possible that the authorities would eventually make an example of the two of them, dismissing them to settle the matter.

Wang Pangzi didn't think too much this time and said directly, "Team Leader Yang, I understand what you mean, but things have reached this point, we can't just be fish on the chopping block, right? It's obvious this group took Ada and Young Master Zhao. If we sit by and do nothing..."

Yang Lu waved his hand. After a brief moment of thought, he had basically determined the situation.

If this group really just wanted to drive them out, or believed that the Second Archaeological Team entering here insulted their ancestors—that these things were left by their ancestors and could only belong to them—

they absolutely wouldn't need to use such methods. Since they had found them, the best way would be to trap Ada and Young Master Zhao and wait on the spot for them to return.

This tribal chief En Kuan didn't know what kind of skills Yang Lu and the others possessed. Based on this, since they brought so many people, they certainly wouldn't be afraid of Yang Lu's group according to normal logic.

Yet, they had made this choice, which was very intriguing.

Yang Lu understood that the reason this group did this was likely because they had other motives. Perhaps they wanted to follow them and then obtain that treasure.

What this so-called treasure specifically was, everyone might have a different answer in their hearts. Yang Lu knew that what they were looking for was the Muchen Bead.

Only by finding the Muchen Bead could this mission be considered successfully completed.

But these villagers of Zhelong Village might be after something else.

Of course, regardless, since the two were taken away, they were at least safe for the time being. Yang Lu also told the other three his analysis.

The three couldn't help but look at each other and nod simultaneously. They had to admit that what Yang Lu said made a lot of sense. Clearly, these villagers were still greedy, and as long as they were greedy, they wouldn't kill.

Then, it would be very easy for the Second Archaeological Team to rescue Young Master Zhao later.

But after thinking about it, Hu Bayi still said, "Team Leader Yang, there is one thing I feel is unreliable. These villagers have never been to the Insect Valley before. What if they arrogantly believe their experience is everything and, instead of following us, want to go find those things themselves?"

"By then, Young Master Zhao might be implicated by them and lose his life."

Yang Lu didn't even think about it and said immediately, "Don't worry. Through Ada, I already understand what kind of person this tribal chief is. This kind of person will always act with caution."

"Actually, if you look at it from another angle, you should understand: if we hadn't entered the Insect Valley, they have had plenty of opportunities over these years to enter and search for the treasure they believe in."

"But in the end, no one did, right?"

Yang Lu had stated the core issue, which was why he wasn't worried now. Some problems were just there; even worrying about them had no meaning.

Thinking of this, Yang Lu immediately checked the time and said, "Mr. Zhang is about to take the stage at the Crescent Hotel. We can rest for another half hour or so, and then..."

Before Yang Lu could finish, they heard several gunshots from afar.

The group turned their heads abruptly. The gunshots came from the place they had climbed out of earlier, at the location of the plane wreckage.

Yang Lu narrowed his eyes. Hu Bayi said, "Team Leader Yang, should we go over and take a look?"

Yang Lu pondered for a moment and nodded. This time, he didn't leave anyone behind; some of their equipment had been taken away earlier.