Chapter 92

What's behind the door?

This thought, once it arose in Qin Ran's heart, uncontrollably piqued his curiosity.

However, Qin Ran did not immediately walk over.

He activated his skill and carefully examined the ground beneath his feet.

There were four sets of footprints in total, belonging to himself, Stanbeck, Zhang Wei, and Cap. Among them, the footprints of himself, Stanbeck, and Zhang Wei were very clear, while Cap's were much more blurred, clearly indicating that they were from some time ago.

However, this was not the main point.

The main point was that from his current position to the door, there were no traces on the entire ground in between.

In simple terms: no one had approached there.

At least, no one had approached there for a long time.

Or, someone had been there, but they did not reach the door by normal walking.

Flying?

Spirit form?

Qin Ran speculated.

After acquiring it, even at the basic level, it was enough to give Qin Ran a broader perspective.

The knowledge in his mind informed Qin Ran that those seemingly incredible methods were quite feasible.

Although he did not know the specific methods,

it allowed Qin Ran to identify whether there were any traps constructed with such special knowledge around him.

Qin Ran examined more meticulously.

After a full ten minutes, Qin Ran confirmed that there were no such traps around.

However, this did not mean that Qin Ran would stride over there.

"I'll go find some pebbles!"

Qin Ran said to Stanbeck.

"I'll help!"

Stanbeck followed Qin Ran.

The phrase "throwing a stone to test the road" was something Stanbeck knew and had seen many hired veterans do, but actively helping was a first.

As for the reason?

There was only one: he was afraid of staying alone in this cold, dark place, but he did not want to say it out loud.

Even though he knew he was timid, saying it out loud was a different matter.

As a man, his dignity made Stanbeck feel embarrassed and awkward.

Even if that dignity was... just a little bit!

"I think it's safer for you to stay outside!"

Qin Ran, holding a handful of pebbles he had picked up from the beach, looked at Stanbeck, who had also helped him pick up a handful of pebbles, and advised him.

Considering the other's initiative to help and his role as a temporary protector.

"I think it's safer to stay by 2567's side!"

"My intuition is always right!"

Stanbeck shook his head, showing a stubborn side.

Do you think you're a small animal?

Having an intuition for danger?

What a self-important touch-me-not!

Qin Ran couldn't help but roll his eyes.

However, he did not pay attention to the other.

He had said what he needed to say; whether the other listened was their business. He was just a 'temp,' not a full-time nanny.

In the next moment, Qin Ran's attention was entirely focused on the passage in front of him, which seemed to have been untouched by anyone.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Clap! Clap! Clap!

The pebbles in Qin Ran's D-level strength were like slingshot shots, hitting the solid ground with a crisp sound.

Starting from Qin Ran's feet, all the way to the door, there was almost a mark every half meter or so.

No traps?

Qin Ran was slightly taken aback.

In his imagination, such a hidden place, even without traps constructed with special knowledge, should be filled with mechanisms.

But now, there was nothing.

"Is this not an important place?"

Qin Ran subconsciously drew this conclusion.

And such a conclusion naturally made Qin Ran frown.

After all, just a moment ago, he was thinking about whether there would be unexpected gains.

However, this did not make Qin Ran give up the idea of investigating.

"Stay here!"

Qin Ran instructed Stanbeck.

"I can help!"

Stanbeck emphasized.

"Help?"

"Are you sure?"

Qin Ran turned his head and looked at Stanbeck with a half-smile, half-sneer. The latter, as if his timidity had been seen through, immediately blushed and said in a low voice, "I really want to help!"

"But, good intentions can sometimes lead to bad results!"

Qin Ran said.

Stanbeck immediately stood there with a disappointed look, like a touch-me-not swaying in the wind, its delicate leaves trembling lightly, as if they could close at any moment.

"Stay outside... that's the limit!"

Qin Ran, seeing the helplessness on the other's face, sighed and pointed to outside the door.

"Okay, okay!"

Stanbeck nodded repeatedly.

After Stanbeck walked to the spot Qin Ran had designated outside the door, Qin Ran looked at the door.

After a brief inspection, confirming there were no traps, Qin Ran pushed the door on his side with force.

Creak!

The moment the door was pushed open, Qin Ran's body darted to the other side.

Although he had confirmed there were no traps on the door, Qin Ran was not sure if the door was connected to any traps, such as arrows shooting out like rain or a corrosive liquid that could eat through metal.

However, the facts proved that Qin Ran had overthought it.

After the door was pushed open, nothing happened.

No arrows shot out, no poison sprayed.

The only thing that existed was a sound.

Thump! Thump!

A slow but powerful sound.

And it was very rhythmic.

It seemed to be... a heartbeat?

A heartbeat?!

Qin Ran was startled by this thought that arose in his heart.

Then, he peered in.

Immediately, what he saw made him gape in astonishment.

In the vast, empty hall, a bronze-colored coffin was suspended in mid-air!

Although it was several times larger than an ordinary coffin, about the size of a truck, and made of metal, with basic-level undecipherable text and symbols on it,

its appearance was undoubtedly that of a coffin!

On the coffin, thirteen chains of varying thicknesses were coiled and wrapped around it like snakes. The thickest chain was as thick as an adult's thigh, while the thinnest was as thin as a baby's little finger. If it weren't for Qin Ran's keen eyesight, he would not have noticed this chain.

The thirteen chains of varying thicknesses were firmly locked onto the bronze giant coffin.

The chains moved without the wind, but made no sound.

The only thing that proved their extraordinariness was the occasional flash of red light.

"What, what is this?"

Stanbeck, standing beside him, was also stunned by the scene. The already timid man could not even speak coherently, stammering.

"Hide!"

Qin Ran suddenly shouted.

Because, an invisible ripple, with layers of ripples, formed on the giant coffin, and a figure began to appear and disappear within it.

Qin Ran, without hesitation, raised his weapon and fired continuously.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

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