funbook-pk Chapter 212 You have committed numerous evils; today is the day you are caught.
Chapter 212 You have committed numerous evils; today is the day you are caught.
However, Shen Yu was surrounded by a layer of soft golden spiritual energy, like a natural barrier.
The surging black aura around them melted away instantly, like ice and snow encountering flames, as soon as it approached within three feet. The chilling cold air was also completely shut out.
He walked with ease through the dark tomb passage. No lighting was needed; his vision was as clear as day. Every step was steady and firm, without the slightest hesitation.
About fifty meters ahead, there was the spot where Zhao Rui and seven field team members had collapsed unconscious.
The seven team members lay sprawled on the cold bluestone ground, their faces pale and ashen, their brows furrowed, and their lips twitching slightly, clearly suffering from the pain of the malevolent energy even while unconscious.
Strands of black malevolent energy, like fine threads, coiled around their limbs, necks, and brows, constantly seeping into their bodies and devouring their yang energy.
Zhao Rui lay at the very front of the group, his lightning-struck peach wood sword still securely fastened at his waist. The sword's light was dim, clearly indicating that he had exhausted a lot of spiritual energy while desperately resisting the evil energy.
His condition was slightly better than the other team members, but he was still in a coma and breathing weakly.
Shen Yu walked to the front of the group, slowly raised his right hand, and pure, gentle golden spiritual energy flowed from his fingertips. The spiritual energy transformed into several slender streams of light, which precisely landed on the foreheads of each team member.
Buzz—
A barely perceptible soft sound rang out.
The black malevolent energy that clung to everyone dissipated and dissolved like startled birds and beasts, emitting faint hisses.
The cold, invading energy was gradually expelled from the body by the golden spiritual power, and the stagnant feeling dissipated completely.
A moment later, the first team member's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.
Confusion, fear, and doubt flashed across his eyes one after another until he saw Shen Yu in front of him, and his eyes lit up instantly.
"Mr. Shen!"
Someone gasped in surprise and struggled to get up.
Immediately afterwards, the second and third place... all the field team members woke up one after another. Their originally heavy and tired bodies regained their strength, and the discomfort of dizziness, chest tightness, and numbness in their limbs completely disappeared.
Everyone quickly pushed themselves to their feet, adjusted their equipment, and bowed deeply to Shen Yu, their voices filled with gratitude.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Shen, for saving us!"
Zhao Rui also woke up at this moment. He rubbed his throbbing temples, and when he saw the person in front of him, a deep sense of shame immediately welled up on his face.
He strode forward, bowed his head, and said:
"Mr. Shen, it is my incompetence that led me into their trap. Not only did I fail to complete the mission, but I also dragged my teammates into danger. Please punish me, Mr. Shen."
"Victory and defeat are common occurrences; there's no need to dwell on them." Shen Yu's tone was calm, without a trace of blame.
"The other party used a combination of evil-attracting formations and yin talismans to harm people. Their methods were insidious and they had laid an ambush beforehand. It is understandable that you fell into their trap when you were caught off guard."
The malevolent aura has dissipated, and the danger is temporarily averted. After a short rest, follow me to the east wing chamber to apprehend those who committed the evil deeds.
"Yes!" Zhao Rui's spirits lifted instantly, his guilt vanished, and his eyes sharpened.
Gripping the lightning-struck peach wood sword at his waist, he turned to his team behind him and ordered in a deep voice, "All personnel on alert! Check weapons and talismans! Prepare for action!"
The seven team members responded in unison, quickly organized their equipment, formed a neat battle formation, and looked warily into the depths of the tomb passage.
Having survived a dangerous experience, no one dared to be careless again.
The group continued deeper into the tomb passage, passing through two interconnected small side chambers. Not far ahead was the east side chamber next to the main tomb chamber.
The entrance to the side chamber was covered by a tattered linen curtain, and through the gaps in the curtain, one could vaguely hear hushed conversations, mixed with barely concealed panic and fear.
"Boss, why is it so quiet outside? That biting cold is gone too, it's so strange!"
"How should I know! The evil aura suddenly started to dissipate, and I've been feeling really uneasy ever since. Could it be that the people outside broke our formation?"
"The third and fourth brothers died mysteriously one after another, and now the formation is malfunctioning. I have a feeling there's something in this tomb... Why don't we stop waiting and run out through the tomb-raiding tunnel with what we have!"
"What's the panic! The tunnel is well-hidden; going out now is like walking into a trap! Wait until nightfall! Hold onto the talismans tightly; no matter who comes, activate the Soul-Devouring Talisman!"
The conversation inside the side room reached everyone's ears without missing a single word.
Zhao Rui's expression turned cold. He raised his hand to signal his team members to spread out and form an encirclement. Then he stepped forward and ripped open the tattered burlap curtain.
The linen curtain fell to the ground with a rustling sound, completely exposing the scene inside the side room to everyone.
The side room was not large, and the floor was cluttered with tools such as backpacks, ropes, crowbars, and small flashlights.
Several cloth bags were placed in the corner, bulging inside, clearly containing stolen burial artifacts.
Scattered on the ground were numerous fragments of yellow paper, porcelain bowls used for grinding talisman powder, and earthenware basins used for soaking medicinal herbs. The air was filled with a pungent medicinal smell and the burnt smell of burning talisman paper.
Six men dressed in plain clothes with fierce expressions were crammed in the center of the side room, each holding a wooden talisman or a talisman paper stained with dark red marks.
Upon seeing the group suddenly burst in, the six men turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with terror.
The scarred middle-aged man at the head of the group reacted the fastest, gritting his teeth and roaring, "Attack! Activate the talismanic spells!"
The six immediately raised their hands, intending to manipulate the talisman and activate the Yin talisman wooden tablets in their hands.
Before they could finish their actions, Shen Yu simply raised his hand slightly.
An invisible, gentle force instantly enveloped the entire side chamber.
The six people suddenly felt their arms become heavy, and the talismans and paper in their hands were as if bound by an invisible force, unable to move an inch.
The evil energy that had been circulating in their bodies instantly froze, their bodies became weak and sore, their legs gave way, and they collapsed to the ground, too exhausted to even struggle.
"No... Impossible! Who are you?" Scarface was both shocked and furious, struggling desperately, but found that his body was completely out of his control, his eyes filled with despair.
"Relying on unorthodox methods, he concocted talismans to harm people, colluded with insiders to steal artifacts from ancient tombs, and murdered several innocent lives."
Shen Yu slowly walked into the side room, his gaze sweeping over the scattered talismans and tools used in the crime on the floor, his tone icy.
"Having committed numerous evils, today is the day you are caught."
Zhao Rui led his team forward immediately, took out handcuffs, and took control of the six members of the smuggling gang one by one, handcuffing them behind their backs, and carefully searching their bodies for the remaining talismans, weapons, and stolen goods.
The whole process went very smoothly. The six people, who had lost their reliance on evil magic, were just ordinary desperados and had no power to resist.