The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 7 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi carefully examined a large mirror at the tomb's entrance, speculating on its purpose. Wang Pangzi, acting as a "wild archaeologist," proposed two possibilities. First, it could be a cover for hidden treasures, though Wu Xie found this method too simple. Second, it could be for feng shui, as mirrors are significant in the practice, possibly indicating a pathway for things to enter or exit, which Wu Xie sarcastically suggested meant ghosts.
Wang Pangzi quickly dismissed the idea of ghosts. Zhang Qiling then stated he needed to re-enter the tomb. Wu Xie strongly objected, reminding him of the danger he faced there previously. Zhang Qiling explained that for them, it might be an odd experience, but for him, it was a profound preoccupation. Wu Xie questioned if this preoccupation was more crucial than his life. Wang Pangzi interjected, noting Zhang Qiling's rare complete sentence indicated its importance.
Wu Xie, though hesitant, eventually agreed to go with Zhang Qiling, emphasizing that he wouldn't allow anything to happen to him. Wang Pangzi suggested they prepare food and oxygen before re-entering, but Wu Xie was determined to proceed. Soon after re-entering the passage, they encountered danger. Wu Xie suddenly seemed to be under an influence and ran ahead into the tunnel, leading Wang Pangzi to ask if he was possessed, forcing Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi to chase him.
Along the way, they discovered A Ning, trembling and hiding in a corner. Wu Xie initially suspected A Ning was faking, and having also felt dazed, he noticed a wound on her neck and realized she wasn't entirely coherent. Despite her usual cunning, Wu Xie proposed tying her up and sending her to the police.
Wang Pangzi immediately countered, pointing out that they lacked permits for the underwater tomb, while A Ning had them, making them the likely ones to be arrested. Zhang Qiling, observing A Ning's sluggish and slow reactions, confirmed that she was not pretending. Wang Pangzi then spotted a strange red "tree" through an open door, suggesting they investigate. Zhang Qiling led the way, with Wu Xie instructing Wang Pangzi to bring A Ning along.
Inside the chamber, a massive coral formation with numerous bells tied to it greeted them. Wang Pangzi's eyes lit up, believing he had found immense wealth, but Wu Xie quickly dampened his spirits, explaining that the coral itself was not valuable. Wang Pangzi then turned his attention to the bells, hoping they might be worth something.
Wu Xie observed the rusty bead lines, deducing they were brass, and recalled seeing similar bells on the king worm of the zombie turtle at King Lu's Palace. Those bells were known to delude people with their sound. Wu Xie noted that while the current bells resembled those, they emitted no scent.
He refuted Wang Pangzi's theory that Wang Zang Hai might have been a tomb raider or an architect who repurposed the bells, pointing out the absence of any tomb raiders' markings. He pondered where the source of the intoxicating scent Wu Xie had encountered in the tunnel might be, confirming it wasn't from these bells.
Wu Xie then asked Zhang Qiling about the fate of his archaeological team who had accompanied him on his previous mission, which visibly triggered painful memories for Zhang Qiling. Deciding there was nothing more of interest, the trio moved to the main hall to find an exit. Wu Xie confidently declared that due to the underwater setting, the tomb's ceiling must be arched to withstand pressure.
However, a quick scan with his flashlight revealed a flat ceiling, forcing him into a series of hasty, almost comedic, explanations about its sturdy, complex structure. Wu Xie then mused that if A Ning were conscious, she might have a hidden exit plan or stored oxygen cylinders. Wu Xie decided Wang Pangzi should lead the climb up a tall pillar to the ceiling to find an escape route.
Despite initial reluctance and concerns about the slippery surface, Wang Pangzi managed to ascend, followed by Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling. Upon reaching the top, Wu Xie realized the ceiling was an incredibly thick layer of reinforced concrete, almost impossible to break through with their current tools. He admitted his miscalculation, feeling responsible for their wasted effort. With only about 30 minutes until low tide, missing this window meant being trapped for another week, risking suffocation or starvation.
Wang Pangzi suggested retreating to their original entry point, hoping to find their oxygen tanks, but Wu Xie deemed it impossible to navigate the complex Qimen Dunjia formation and deal with the Forbidden Maiden in such a short time. Wu Xie then sincerely apologized to Zhang Qiling.
He confessed that his earlier skepticism about Zhang Qiling's memories in the looters' tunnel was a test, driven by a desire to protect his Uncle San Xing, and that he had neglected Zhang Qiling's feelings. He showed Zhang Qiling an old photograph from a broken ship, confirming Zhang Qiling's previous presence in the underwater tomb, and how everyone else had vanished except him. Wu Xie expressed his belief that Zhang Qiling, having survived before, could surely find a way out.
Seeing Zhang Qiling in pain from his surging memories, Wu Xie told him not to force himself. Suddenly, Zhang Qiling sprang into action, descending from the ceiling and making his way to the mummy they had previously discovered. Wu Xie realized Zhang Qiling had remembered a trap hidden within the mummy – an explosive device meant to deter disrespectful intruders. Wu Xie, however, suspected the mummy wasn't Wang Zang Hai's.
They worked together to secure the mummy, which contained the explosives, to a pillar on the reinforced ceiling. As Wang Pangzi prepared to ignite it with a throwing dagger, he made a lighthearted, yet respectful, apology to the "Mighty Tail Lord," asking for forgiveness. Just as he finished, Wang Pangzi noticed the mummy had grown a tail, a detail Zhang Qiling confirmed was not present earlier.
Before they could fully process this strange development, a sea monkey, which had seemingly inhabited the mummy, caused it to break free from its bindings. Zhang Qiling immediately moved to pursue the sea monkey, and in the process, accidentally triggered a mechanism that caused a loud explosion, blowing a hole in the ceiling during the low tide.
Wu Xie desperately pleaded with Zhang Qiling not to risk his life, but Zhang Qiling firmly stated that if the mummy exploded prematurely, everyone would die, and there was no time to lose. Water rapidly began to pour into the tomb. Wu Xie urged Wang Pangzi to take the unconscious A Ning and swim towards the newly created exit. As they made their escape, a Forbidden Maiden attacked A Ning.
Zhang Qiling swiftly intervened, touching the creature's head, which caused it to dissolve into a swarm of jellyfish. The three struggled against the rising water and swam to the surface. On reaching the shore, Wu Xie discovered Zhang Qiling was not with them. Overriding Wang Pangzi's pleas to stay safe, Wu Xie resolutely declared he could not leave Zhang Qiling behind and plunged back into the water to find him.
Wu Xie made his way back into the flooded tomb, only to find the escape route sealed once again by falling stones. As he frantically tried to clear the debris, a large hand from above hurled more stones at him. Wang Pangzi, having followed Wu Xie back into the water out of concern, intervened and pulled Wu Xie to safety. From a distance, Zhang Qiling observed the scene, then turned and swam away alone into the depths of the tomb.
