usatvline Chapter 185 The Fate of the Bargain-Hunting Team
Chapter 185 The Fate of the Bargain-Hunting Team
"Brother Cheng, can...can you adopt me?"
Ah Xiang's face showed a pleading expression; her relationship with Lei Xianming was purely one of mutual exploitation.
There was no father-daughter relationship between them, and she no longer wanted to return to that scheming family.
Cheng Feng was somewhat embarrassed. After all, Ah Xiang was no longer a child. In ancient times, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old would have been a mother.
The fact that a burly man in his twenties adopted a teenage girl seems suspiciously like that of a cuckold.
But he had just said he would do his best to fulfill Ah Xiang's request, so he couldn't just turn around and refuse right after saying it!
"Ah Xiang, listen to my suggestion first. If you insist, I can agree to it!"
After a moment's thought, Cheng Feng spoke cautiously.
At this moment, Yang Xueli opened the tent, and everyone walked into the tent, breathing out cold air.
"Old Cheng, what are you two talking about? You seem pretty serious!"
Seeing Cheng Feng and Ah Xiang's expressions, Hu Bayi asked with some curiosity.
Ah Xiang lowered her head and didn't speak. Cheng Feng sighed and said:
"Ah Xiang wants me to adopt her."
Upon hearing this, everyone paused in their actions and looked at the two of them in astonishment.
Yang Xueli then came to Ah Xiang's side, put her arm around the little girl's shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Old Cheng, you made a promise to them, what are you going to do now?"
The crowd quietly took their seats in various parts of the tent, setting up a backdrop while also preparing to watch the show.
Cheng Feng said solemnly:
“My promise will stand by me. If this is what Ah Xiang’s wish is, then I will take her back to Golmud.”
Yang Xueli nodded, then whispered to Ah Xiang:
"Your Brother Cheng agreed, Ah Xiang, do you really want to go with him?"
Actually, you can come to America with me; you can get a better education there.
After hearing this, Ah Xiang shook her head without hesitation, then looked up at Yang Xueli and said:
"Thank you, Sister Yang."
Then Ah Xiang lowered her head again, covering her face with her hair, and said:
"But, but I still want to follow Brother Cheng."
Seeing that Ah Xiang was determined to do so, Yang Xueli did not try to dissuade her anymore, but just looked at Cheng Feng with an expression of having tried her best.
Seeing this, Cheng Feng abandoned her girlish manner and immediately said:
"Okay, then Ah Xiang will come back to Golmud with me. From now on, you'll be my little sister."
"Um!"
Ah Xiang nodded emphatically, her eyes brimming with joy.
Yang Xueli, who was standing to the side, sighed. Actually, she quite liked this little girl.
Moreover, Ah Xiang's experience is also very pitiful, so I just deliberately helped her.
If Cheng Feng takes the initiative to suggest that Ah Xiang go back to America with her...
Not only could Yang Xueli herself not say anything, but even Ah Xiang might not be able to say no.
Besides, Yang Xueli also had a little wickedness; those two women often made snide remarks at her.
Ah Xiang following Cheng Feng is also good for making things difficult for the two of them. Do they really think that Miss Yang has no temper?
Seeing that things had come to this point, all that could be done was offer their blessings.
"Congratulations, Lao Cheng! You not only gained a lot of treasures on this trip, but also a little sister!"
"Yes, Lao Cheng, this is truly a day of great joy! We must have a good drink when we get out, until we're completely drunk."
"Congratulations, Brother Cheng! This drink is on me!"
……
Faced with everyone's well wishes, Cheng Feng responded with a smile:
"Don't just talk the talk, walk the walk! I've taken in a foster sister, and you brothers aren't going to offer me any gifts?"
"Hey, we wouldn't skimp on you, would we? A gift is a must. I'll mail it to you as soon as I get back."
The atmosphere inside the tent was electric, everyone filled with the joy of success.
In addition, this was also a happy occasion for Cheng Feng, so everyone was in high spirits.
But the situation on the other side is rather dire.
Lei Xianming and his group were incredibly unlucky; they encountered a blizzard as soon as they arrived at Alamir Snow Mountain.
Not only was Ah Xiang, who served as an early warning device, blown away by the wind, but a lot of supplies were also lost.
Finally, after much difficulty, they managed to hide in the ice chamber of the Reincarnation Sect Master.
They survived in the ice room for three whole days before the wind and snow outside gradually stopped.
The remaining seven of them were frozen solid, almost perishing.
Although they managed to light a fire with the last of the fuel, Lei Xianming's lover, Shuna, died of hypothermia.
He was grieving for a while, but quickly recovered from the sadness.
Because they recognized the golden mummy from the snow-capped mountain when they came down, they immediately ordered everyone to start digging up the sect leader's body, which was buried in the snow.
The three tomb raiders were already exhausted.
But after learning how valuable the body was, he used his last bit of strength to dig through the snow.
As they moved the corpse, an immeasurable karmic fire shot into the sky.
Not only was the priceless corpse burned, but Lei Xianming's assistant, A Dong, and a young tomb raider also perished.
The others also suffered injuries of varying degrees.
Even though he was already at his last gasp, Lei Xianming had already lost too much and could not leave empty-handed.
After his persuasive tactics, the remaining two tomb raiders were finally fooled.
But the guide refused to go any further; they had now reached the heart of Karamir.
He has fulfilled his responsibilities.
Lei Xianming and the others wanted to persuade him to stay, but they hesitated because the Khampa man was in better condition than them.
It's hard to say who will be unlucky if you try to force them to stay, so you can only helplessly let them leave.
As he watched the guide's departing figure, Lei Xianming repeatedly considered killing him with the hidden pistol.
However, firing here could easily trigger an avalanche, and once the shot is fired, this backup plan becomes useless.
He still wanted to be wary of tomb raiders, otherwise, if they actually made a discovery, it was uncertain who would ultimately get it.
In the end, Lei Xianming had no choice but to bury Han Shuna.
He and three other defeated soldiers embarked once again on a journey to try and salvage the situation.
Fortunately, they did find traces left by Cheng Feng and his group.
They eventually arrived at the Nine-Story Demon Tower.
When they reached the bottom, Lei Xianming fainted upon seeing the scene inside the tomb.
Because the once priceless crystal corpse of the Ghost Mother had now rotted away.
After being awakened by his only remaining subordinate, Pete, Lei Xianming berated him for a full five minutes.
I was almost driven mad with anger.
Determined to find a bargain, Lei Xianming and his companions gritted their teeth and entered the secret passage leading to the glacier.
As it happened, Cheng Feng was collecting the statue, and they, caught in the earthquake, barely escaped the passage.
As a result, the glacier at the exit collapsed, and the two tomb raiders fell directly into the icy underground river.
Pete unfortunately fell onto a sharp volcanic rock and was pierced through the chest.
Lei Xianming was the only one who was lucky; he just broke his leg.
If Cheng Feng knew Lei Xianming's current situation, he would definitely encourage him to be strong.
Hopefully, he can create a way for himself to survive with his own hands!
The next morning, Cheng Feng and his group returned to the Kham tribe.
When he arrived at Chu Yi's house, his wife and daughters excitedly greeted him; a joyful father had finally returned.
One smiled through tears, knowing that their pillar of support had returned safely, and they no longer needed to live in fear.
Seeing the family reunited, Ah Xiang, who was being carried on Cheng Feng's back, couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.
She had never experienced this kind of pure family affection since birth; even her biological parents only treated her as a tool.
However, she quickly put this worry behind her, and her experiences over the years had forged her into a strong-willed person.
"elder brother."
Ah Xiang called out to Cheng Feng, then rubbed her cheek against Cheng Feng's neck.