Professor Chen and his assistant student-led archaeological team ventured into the desert to search for remnants of the Lost City.
Those who perished in the Black Desert needed no further mention, while those who survived were few and suffering greatly.
The worst off was undoubtedly Professor Chen himself.
The traumatic experience had caused a mental breakdown, turning it into a nightmare.
At that time, Shirley Yang did not know how deeply entangled she and the black Zaglarama Mountain were.Upon returning from the desert, Shirley Yang took Professor Chen to the United States for treatment.
Not long after, both of them developed red spots shaped like eyes on their backs.
Professor Chen's condition was more severe;he had contracted a rare iron deficiency anemia that medical institutions could not treat.
From her time in the Zaglarama Mountain and reading the prophet's revelations, Shirley Yang discovered she might be a descendant of the Zaglarama tribe.
This led her to conduct extensive investigations into their past fates, realizing that uncovering the secrets of "the Bottomless Demon Cave" was far more complex than imagined.
At present, their understanding of "the Bottomless Demon Cave" was still limited.Shirley Yang discovered a crucial piece: the "anomalous dragon bone" from the sky-piercing Buddha Temple in Black Water City contained inscriptions no one could decipher.
However, it was confirmed that the dragon bone bore many eye symbols—symbols identical to those found on the jade eyes in Xinjiang and the deep red marks on her back.Esta "anomalía de hueso de dragón" debe contener registros importantes sobre el "Mucenpequeña bola de joyas".
Si pudieran descifrar su contenido, podrían encontrar el Mucenpequeña bola de joyas.
De lo contrario, Shirley Yang, Fatty y yo, inevitablemente, sufriríamos de esa enfermedad de coagulación de la sangre y amarilleamiento en nuestra vejez.
La enfermedad del Profesor Chen ya había comenzado a manifestarse, y era incierto cuánto tiempo podría sobrevivir.Ever since returning from Shaanxi Province, I had been restless—uncertain about the nature of the growth on my back.
Now that Shirley Yang confirmed it was related to "the Bottomless Demon Cave," my mind felt more at ease.
It wasn't as terrifying as I imagined.
After all, the disease would take years to develop, and I could just move to America for refuge when necessary.
But what about Professor Chen?Could we just watch him suffer?Sometimes, one had to believe that fate played a role.
Just recently, in Guantan County, I learned that Professor Sun had once deciphered such dragon bones.
Although he was secretive, the world likely only knew of his methods.
He hadn't published his research yet.I detailed these matters to Shirley Yang.
Despite Sun's stubbornness, she might be moved by my determination: "How?Are you afraid?Don’t worry, I just want us to find a lead and bring you there for the tomb raiding...
only me will go in."I interrupted her: "Are you joking?Do you underestimate me?I'll show you.
You know that guy from Vietnam?He's dark and skinny, but he’s tough—beaten Americans into submission.
But it was me who defeated him.
During the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, I was a frontline soldier.
If not for them stopping me, I would have occupied Hanoi.
Forget it;you’ll think I’m bragging anyway.
I'll prove myself by actions.
Moreover, this involves your and Professor Chen’s safety—I can't just sit back."I pulled Shirley Yang from the park bench.Shirley Yang asked where we were going: "We’ve been talking here for an afternoon.
It's getting late.
Fatty and the big gold tooth are waiting at Panyuan.
I’ll go get him, and then we’ll head to Beijing Hotel tomorrow to find Professor Sun."She sighed: "You're too impulsive, thinking as you speak.