The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 6 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
Zhang Qiling speculated that after Xie Lian Huan escaped, he might have sought out Wu Sansheng, who then killed him, leading to Xie Lian Huan's body being found on the reef. He offered another possibility: Xie Lian Huan's death was accidental, especially since his oxygen tank was missing when he was discovered. Zhang Qiling further theorized that after Xie Lian Huan's body was retrieved, his archaeological team used rubber boats to continue their work on the reef.
However, a sudden storm forced them to seek refuge in the underwater tomb, which contained air, to wait out the bad weather. This unexpected turn of events altered Wu Sansheng's original plan, which explained why Wu Sansheng secretly led the team into the chamber with the Heavenly Palace model and later knocked them unconscious in the passage. Zhang Qiling believed that if any of those people were still alive, they would have lost their memories, just like him.
Wu Xie vehemently disagreed with Zhang Qiling's hypothesis, accusing him of portraying Wu Sansheng as a calculating and malicious monster. He firmly believed that his uncle was merely a young man with limited experience at the time, and given Chen Wen Jin was also with them, Wu Sansheng would never harm her. Wu Xie suspected that Zhang Qiling's memories were flawed. Zhang Qiling continued his reconstruction of past events, theorizing how Wu Sansheng and Xie Lian Huan explored the tomb.
They came across a strangely sculpted human figure on a coffin, looking as if it were screaming in agony from torture. Wu Sansheng identified it as a "Whistle Coffin," designed to deceive grave robbers. He explained that something terrible, possibly a zombie or demon, was sealed inside with molten iron, leaving only a small hole. Anyone reaching in for treasure would have their hand trapped and would have to sever it to survive.
Wu Sansheng warned Xie Lian Huan to only look and not touch. Defying the warning, Xie Lian Huan threw a burning kindling into the hole to get a better view, causing the contents inside to catch fire. Panicked, and without water, Xie Lian Huan urinated into the hole to extinguish the flames. Wu Sansheng chastised him, declaring that Xie Lian Huan had now made an enemy of whatever was inside.
Feeling through the hole, Wu Sansheng found a jade ring, which he speculated was a tongue-weight. He tried to retrieve it, only to realize it was a trap that activated something ominous. Wu Sansheng went to investigate another area, but upon his return, he found Xie Lian Huan unconscious with distinct marks on his neck. Suddenly, a black-clad figure attacked Wu Sansheng from behind. After a fierce struggle, Wu Sansheng managed to drive the attacker into the water.
He then discovered that both his and Xie Lian Huan's oxygen tanks had been opened and were nearly depleted. Recognizing that his own stamina was superior, Wu Sansheng made the difficult decision to take the remaining oxygen and leave to get help, vowing to return for Xie Lian Huan immediately. Wu Xie acknowledged that Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi might view his uncle as a villain, but for him, Wu Sansheng was a simpler man.
He felt relieved by Zhang Qiling's theories, interpreting them as proof that his uncle was a good person, despite Zhang Qiling's initial assumptions. Wu Xie admitted his uncle was boastful and somewhat unreliable in his youth, recounting a time when Wu Sansheng tied him to a tree to go out with a friend, resulting in Wu Xie suffering from heatstroke and his grandfather beating Wu Sansheng.
However, Wu Xie noted that at some point, his uncle became more reserved, spending less time at home and communicating less with family, yet in Wu Xie's heart, he remained the same young man. Wu Xie promised that once he found his uncle, he would get all the answers to clarify the truth for Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi. Suddenly, Wang Pangzi complained of an intense itch where the lotus arrows had struck him.
Wu Xie lifted his shirt to check, revealing a red, irritated patch. Zhang Qiling noted there was something peculiar about the lotus arrows. Wu Xie remarked that he too had been shot and felt itchy earlier in the side chamber, but the sensation had passed. Wu Xie then applied a "lotion" to Wang Pangzi's back, which surprisingly and immediately relieved the itching. Wang Pangzi excitedly asked for the brand of the lotion.
As the trio continued their journey, Wu Xie discovered his neck was wet and fragrant. He reached back and grabbed something black and hairy from his neck, which he quickly threw at the wall, only for it to suddenly expand. A strange woman then appeared, tightly wrapped him in her body, and tried to kiss him. Wang Pangzi dismissed it as Wu Xie having "wet dreams," but Zhang Qiling quickly shone his flashlight, snapping Wu Xie back to reality.
Wu Xie insisted it was not a dream, pointing to the dampness on his neck. Just as Wang Pangzi turned around, the woman reappeared, clinging to him. Zhang Qiling confirmed he saw her. The three of them fought the entity, eventually forcing her back with fire. Zhang Qiling identified the creature as a Forbidden Maiden, a poisonous jellyfish-like entity with hair-like tentacles that induces hallucinations upon contact.
Shaken by the encounter, the three men, still on edge, desperately searched for an exit. Wu Xie spotted an opening and, momentarily distracted, was suddenly pulled upwards. Zhang Qiling immediately pursued him. A large Sea Monkey then appeared, attacking them. Zhang Qiling, remaining calm, swiftly and decisively defeated the creature. Unbeknownst to them, A Ning had been observing their actions from a distance and quietly departed.
Relieved, the trio looked around, astonished to find themselves in a chamber containing a magnificent model of a Heavenly Palace, realizing they had reached the highest point of the underwater tomb. Wu Xie used his flashlight to examine the model, discovering a mummified body in the center.
Wang Pangzi speculated it might be the tomb owner, Wang Zang Hai, but Wu Xie pointed out Wang Zang Hai was a Taoist feng shui master, not a monk, and would not typically be mummified in such a way. Wang Pangzi countered that self-mummification was sometimes a man-made process, used by those fearing death and seeking eternal life, and perhaps Wang Zang Hai, like the Pharaohs, envisioned resurrection.
Wu Xie further observed that if this was indeed Wang Zang Hai, it was unusual for him to be hidden in an underwater tomb. Wang Pangzi dismissed this, stating that centuries-old bodies allowed for such speculation and their identity didn't matter. Meanwhile, A Ning entered another tomb chamber and made a video call to Qiu Dekao. Qiu Dekao was impressed that Wu Xie and his companions had reached the top level of the underwater tomb.
He instructed A Ning to continue leading Wu Xie down a dangerous path that would force Wu Sansheng's hand, believing Wu Sansheng would not risk Wu Xie's life and would eventually be compelled to cooperate, unless he was truly heartless. A Ning reported that she hadn't found the other two snake-browed copper fish. Qiu Dekao, unfazed, stated it was expected given Wang Zang Hai's cunning and the sheer number of tombs he built.
He told A Ning to focus solely on Wu Xie. As Qiu Dekao spoke, a shadow quickly moved behind A Ning on the video call, prompting him to shout a warning. Back in the main tomb chamber, Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi examined a mural on the wall, filled with rich information.
Wu Xie pointed out that the painting depicted Changbai Mountain, identifiable by its unique peaks, and suggested that by asking locals familiar with the area, they could pinpoint the exact location of the Heavenly Palace. However, he noted the formidable challenge of excavating it, as it was buried under centuries of snow, with soft frozen soil that could easily trigger an avalanche. Wang Pangzi confidently declared their "wild archaeology" would overcome such obstacles, asserting its practical superiority over theoretical studies.
Wu Xie retorted that tomb raiding was not archaeology. They then noticed that all the mourners in the mural were women, prompting them to ponder this unusual custom. Wu Xie expressed his desire to visit the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace. However, Zhang Qiling stated that for now, he had to set aside his curiosity about it because Uncle San Xing was still nowhere to be found.
