The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 39 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
Wu Xie's group, including Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, trekked through the mountains. Wu Xie noticed a mountain that resembled the murals they had seen in the underwater tomb. Shun Zi explained that this was Mount Tri-Holy, with only a small portion lying within their borders, the rest being in North Korea and heavily guarded with military outposts, making it impossible to pass through.
Chen Sishu, observing the landscape through binoculars, then inquired about another mountain, which Shun Zi identified as Mount Mini Holy, located entirely within their territory and reachable in a day. Chen Sishu described the mountains as a rare "three-headed dragon" formation, which in feng shui is known as a "dragons' seat" and an ideal place for hidden treasures.
He theorized that if a grand treasure existed in Mount Tri-Holy's ancient Dongxia ruins, the other two "dragon heads" (Mount Mini Holy and Mount Major Holy, part of "The Five Holies") would likely contain royalty and courtiers' treasures. Wu Xie added that such a formation would likely have underground passages leading to the main chamber, allowing them to bypass the border guards and reach Mount Tri-Holy directly from underground.
As they continued their journey towards Mount Mini Holy, the deep snow made walking arduous, leaving everyone exhausted. Wang Pangzi complained about their fatigue, but Chen Sishu pointed out that this might be the only mountain they could ascend, and it was still better than facing the vast, cracked ice sheets of the Kunlun Mountains. Despite the hardships, Wang Pangzi tried to boost morale by reminding everyone of the "world's greatest treasure" awaiting them.
Later that night, as they set up tents, Wu Xie offered Chen Sishu some food. Wu Xie shared his theory that the Sky Palace, judging by the murals he had seen, was too magnificent to have been built by the Dongxia Kingdom, which was short-lived and had limited resources. He speculated that the Sky Palace might have existed long before King Wan Nu claimed it. Chen Sishu, however, simply told him he would understand once they reached their destination.
Wu Xie then asked about a serpent-eyed copper fish he heard Chen Sishu possessed, wondering about its origin and connection to the Sky Palace. Chen Sishu explained that he had stumbled upon a stone tower at Sleeping Buddha Ridge in Guangxi, where he found nothing of value except a Paragon Chest containing the serpent-eyed copper fish.
Wu Xie pressed for more details, curious about the process of obtaining it, but Chen Sishu was evasive, seemingly either withholding information or genuinely unsure of the specifics. Zhang Qiling remarked that all mysteries would unravel once they reached their destination. Unable to sleep, Wu Xie tried to relieve Shun Zi from his watch, but Shun Zi declined.
Wu Xie struck up a conversation, learning that Shun Zi had been in the military for seven years, serving in the same mountain area. Before that, he had collected herbs and hunted with his father, making him very familiar with the terrain. Shun Zi then revealed that his father had led a group of visitors on a similar route in winter, and tragically, none of them had ever returned.
Shun Zi admitted that he was accompanying Wu Xie's group in the hope of discovering what had happened to his father. Shun Zi then shared his pain, saying that Wu Xie would never understand the feeling of having a father "eternally asleep" in Changbai Mountain yet being unable to see him. Wu Xie, however, empathized, assuring Shun Zi that he indeed understood. The group eventually arrived at a perilous, steep section of the mountain.
Chen Sishu observed that it was a potent "dragon head treasure cave," exuding a royal aura. He noted its strategic location, stating that if it weren't a border area, it would surely be a place of contention between two countries, and undoubtedly a place where ancient royalty and aristocrats would have hidden their treasures.
Zhang Qiling, deep in thought, then knelt, clasped his hands, and closed his eyes in a moment of solemn reflection, as Wu Xie stood silently by his side. As night fell, everyone grew increasingly exhausted, still far from their destination. Wang Pangzi questioned Shun Zi, suspecting he had led them astray. Shun Zi recalled a nearby sentry post that must have been buried under the relentless snowfall.
He then remembered a hot spring in the vicinity, which offered a glimmer of hope. To prevent anyone from getting lost in the dark and snow, Shun Zi instructed everyone to tie themselves together with ropes before splitting up to search. Wu Xie called out for Zhang Qiling, fearing he had wandered off, but Zhang Qiling reassured him, promising to keep him alive even in the direst circumstances. Suddenly, Chen Sishu, weakened by age and the long journey, fainted.
They decided to continue the search for the hot spring in different directions while remaining tethered. Wu Xie, fighting extreme drowsiness, eventually succumbed to exhaustion and collapsed into the snow. A short while later, Chen Sishu regained consciousness, pulling out a black stone and examining it. Wu Xie abruptly awoke from a vivid hallucination. He had seen Wu Sansheng approaching him, urging him closer.
Recognizing the signs of hypoxia, Wu Xie realized it was an illusion, noting that his uncle would never appear in a dive suit on a snow mountain. The figure then morphed into a younger Wu Sansheng, still in a dive suit, whom Wu Xie identified as Xie Lianhuan. The illusion then declared that Wu Sansheng owed him a life. Terrified, Wu Xie recoiled, only to be pulled backward by the rope. Wang Pangzi had fallen, dragging the entire group down.
They tumbled into a new area, where they discovered a stone slab adorned with a centipede-like dragon carving. Recognizing it as a "hundred-limb dragon" typical of Dongxia, they called Chen Sishu to investigate further. Meanwhile, A Ning's team faced similar challenges. Their leader warned that proceeding in the heavy snow was too dangerous due to widespread avalanche risk. Jin Yang concurred, suggesting they rest for the night.
A Ning received a call from Qiu Dekao, who informed her that Jin Yang was likely carrying the crucial black stone, which provided immunity to magnetic field disturbances. Qiu Dekao instructed A Ning to follow Jin Yang, as he was their only guide to avoid getting lost.
