The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 34 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
Zhang Bu Xun once again urged Zhang Gao Yuan to abandon his obsession with the immortality spell, but Zhang Gao Yuan, consumed by ambition, accused him of betrayal. Zhang Bu Xun reminded him of their fallen comrades and argued that true immortality was impossible for mortals, warning that Zhang Gao Yuan's relentless pursuit would only lead to more deaths and the destruction of their hard-built military force.
Zhang Gao Yuan, however, was fixated on the slim chance of success, believing it would lead him to unprecedented power, even the presidency. He felt betrayed by Zhang Bu Xun, who, seeing his brother's unshakeable delusion, resigned himself to the accusation and prepared to leave. Zhang Bu Xun and Dou Cheng moved their belongings into an ancient tomb, setting up a temporary camp.
Soon after, Zhang Gao Yuan received a report that Zhang Bu Xun and Dou Cheng had taken up residence in the tomb. His subordinate suggested using force to make Zhang Bu Xun reveal what he found. However, Zhang Gao Yuan dismissed this, explaining that Zhang Bu Xun was stubborn and could only be swayed by reason, not coercion. He then ordered his sister, Qing Ping, to be summoned.
Having settled into the ancient tomb with Dou Cheng, Zhang Bu Xun recalled a perplexing incident: after being exposed to corpse poison and falling into another level of the tomb during a previous visit, he had surprisingly emerged unharmed, unlike his soldiers who turned into walking dead. Following a passage, he had also discovered a row of ancient soldiers. Soon after, Dou Cheng brought Zhang Bu Xun a letter from Qing Ping, who urged him to return home.
Zhang Bu Xun instructed Dou Cheng to bring Qing Ping to the tomb, explaining that he would feel more at ease with her nearby. Dou Cheng voiced his suspicion that Qing Ping, being Zhang Gao Yuan's sister, might be a spy, but Zhang Bu Xun dismissed his concerns, stating that Qing Ping, Zhang Gao Yuan, and Dou Cheng were the most important people in his life.
He admitted he had no clear plan but felt he couldn't abandon Zhang Gao Yuan to his dangerous obsession, choosing to guard the tomb for now. Later, Zhang Bu Xun confronted Zhang Gao Yuan at gunpoint, insisting he would not kill him but would not allow him to pursue the "witchcraft" of immortality, which would lead to immense loss of life.
Zhang Gao Yuan continued to accuse him of trying to keep the spell for himself, but Zhang Bu Xun argued that it would only bring madness. Qing Ping tried to mediate, but Zhang Bu Xun was resolute in taking her with him. On their way to the tomb, Qing Ping asked Zhang Bu Xun about the conflict.
He explained that he had only found "leads" to immortality, not the spell itself, and that detonating the virus-filled bomb associated with it would cause unfathomable destruction, turning people into walking dead. Qing Ping recalled a previous conversation with Zhang Gao Yuan where he had appealed to her love for Zhang Bu Xun and family, asking her to persuade him to reveal the "immortality spell" so they could all achieve eternal life together.
Despite hearing Zhang Bu Xun's grim warnings, Qing Ping moved into the tomb, secretly intending to carry out her brother's wishes. Wu Xie, reading Zhang Bu Xun's diary, noted several puzzling details. He questioned why Zhang Bu Xun, despite knowing Qing Ping was sent to spy, kept her by his side. More perplexing was Zhang Bu Xun's claim of falling down a cliff after being exposed to corpse poison yet emerging unharmed, while others turned into zombies, suggesting a lie.
In the tomb, Dou Cheng expressed concern for Qing Ping's health, leading Zhang Bu Xun to confirm that she was indeed spying on them. Zhang Bu Xun then asked Dou Cheng if he believed in immortality, to which Dou Cheng replied negatively, calling it sorcery. Zhang Bu Xun reflected on life's fundamental truths, stating that gain comes with loss and there are no shortcuts, lamenting how many people chase immortality at the cost of their youth.
He encouraged Dou Cheng to live his own life, but Dou Cheng reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty. Zhang Bu Xun expressed his hope that people could eventually break free from the "nightmare of immortality," which Qing Ping overheard. Wu Xie concluded that Zhang Bu Xun had discovered the secret of immortality but chose to keep it hidden, even sacrificing his own life, to prevent the kind of corruption and chaos it had unleashed in Zhang Gao Yuan.
Suddenly, gunshots echoed, signaling approaching enemies. Xiaohua warned the group about the unpredictable "Puppeteer" and his explosives, reminding them they still didn't know who had knocked out Wang Pangzi earlier. Recalling a diary entry about a two-layered tomb, Wu Xie instructed everyone to take precautions against poison before moving Zhang Bu Xun's body from the coffin. Wang Pangzi noted Zhang Bu Xun's striking resemblance to "Little Master."
They located a switch, which opened a secret passage leading to another level of the tomb. There, they encountered Zhai Xingyao, Xiaohua's brother, who explained he had been directed to their location and had scanned the tomb, revealing a gate ahead. As they followed him through a passage, Wu Xie spotted Hei Jinyan, also known as Qi, who was panting and warned them of a "zombie." Wang Pangzi scoffed at Qi, but his gunfire proved useless against the green-glowing figure.
Zhai Xingyao quickly deployed a drone bomb to destroy it. Wu Xie identified the soldier's attire as belonging to the Mute Riders from the Northern Wei period, a treasure troop, and urged caution. Wang Pangzi's demeanor abruptly changed; he mumbled "Naughty!" and ran off, apparently under a hallucination, with Lao Qi following. As a swarm of glowing insects appeared, the group fled. They reached a door, which Lao Qi forced open, allowing them to enter and seal off their pursuers.
Xiaohua asked Lao Qi how he had encountered these "soldiers." Lao Qi explained that they were not phantom soldiers but legendary phosphorescent insects that cause hallucinations and generate light by flapping their wings, likely acting as tomb traps triggered by their entry. Wang Pangzi jokingly accused Lao Qi of knocking him out earlier, to which Lao Qi humorously replied he only found Wang Pangzi in a coffin without pants.
Wu Xie then asked Lao Qi why he was in the tomb, and Lao Qi stated he was searching for something he couldn't yet disclose. The group observed various sculptures and artifacts from different dynasties, including a Tang dynasty golden fan, a Northern Wei Buddha's head, and a Warring States Period bronze horse.
Lao Qi explained that the tomb comprised three levels, with the first being a deception and the third modified by Zhang Bu Xun, placing them on the second level. Wang Pangzi inadvertently stepped on a circular mechanism, causing a golden plate to rise. On these plates, Wu Xie identified carvings of the Paracel Underwater Tomb, and Wang Pangzi recognized King Lu's Seven Star Palace. They noted that the carvings accurately depicted actual locations.
Wu Xie speculated that these seemingly disparate tombs might be connected, suggesting Wang Zang Hai, who had raided many tombs, might have created decoy tombs for himself. Xiaohua pointed out another carving he believed depicted Wu City, Wang Zang Hai's hometown, and Wu Xie identified the Qinling Sacred Tree on another plate, exciting Wang Pangzi about potential treasures. Lao Qi urged the group to find an exit, and Zhai Xingyao's scan confirmed another room ahead.
Wu Xie pulled a reluctant Wang Pangzi away from the intriguing golden plates. They reached a door with no visible mechanism, which Wang Pangzi confidently declared was a push-pull door. With some effort, they managed to open it. Zhai Xingyao sent his drone ahead to scout the new chamber. They entered a remarkably well-preserved tomb chamber, showing no signs of modification. Lao Qi then revealed that a "Snake Eye Copper Fish" was hidden there, a statement that visibly startled Wu Xie.
