Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 1162 Be careful

The ore was dark gray, with a smooth surface. When tapped with a finger, it made a crisp sound. "Dad, this is ordinary ore, not spirit iron ore," Yun Chen said with some disappointment. Spirit iron ore is heavier than ordinary ore, has a faint silvery sheen, and produces a duller sound when struck. Yun Kaishan patted Yun Chen on the shoulder and soothed him, "Don't worry. Spirit iron ore is rare. We'll keep searching, and we'll find it eventually. As long as we, father and son, work together, our lives will surely improve." Yun Chen nodded, placed the ordinary ore in his tool bag, and then picked up his pickaxe and continued to chip at the rock wall. Just then, a sudden buzzing sound emanated from deep within the mine. The sound was strange, not like the sound of falling ore or the roar of a wild beast, but rather like the workings of some gigantic machine, or the simultaneous fluttering of countless bees' wings. The sound was faint at first, but soon grew louder, as if the entire mine were vibrating with the sound. Stone chips kept falling from the rock wall, some of which landed on the heads of the miners, and some landed on the ground, making a "rustling" sound. The ground also began to shake slightly, and the gravel under their feet kept rolling. The miners were so scared that they stopped what they were doing, with panic expressions on their faces. The torches in their hands kept shaking, illuminating their terrified faces. "Oh no, it seems like a landslide is going to happen! Everyone, retreat quickly!" Yun Kaishan shouted, grabbed Yun Chen's arm, turned around and ran out of the mine. Yun Chen was pulled by his father and staggered to run. He looked back at the depths of the mine. In the darkness, it seemed as if something was wriggling, and the "buzzing" sound became louder and louder, making people's scalps numb. The other miners also threw away their tools and ran towards the cave entrance. For a while, the mine was filled with chaotic footsteps and shouts. Li Er ran the fastest, and he shouted as he ran: "Hurry up! Hurry up! It will be too late if you are late!" Lao Wang was old and ran the slowest. His leg was injured when he was young, and the strenuous exercise at this time caused severe pain in the wound, but he did not dare to stop. He could only grit his teeth and run forward desperately. But just when everyone was about to run to the cave entrance, the vibration suddenly stopped and the "buzzing" sound disappeared without a trace. The mine returned to calm, leaving only the heavy breathing of the miners and the "crackling" sound of burning torches. Everyone was stunned, stopped, looked at each other, their faces full of confusion and puzzlement. "What's going on? No more vibrations?" Li Er asked, panting. He ran too fast just now, and now his chest was heaving violently, as if he was about to gasp for breath. Lao Wang supported himself on the rock wall and slowly stood up. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "I don't know. This situation is too strange. I have never encountered it in my life." Yun Kaishan also stopped and looked back at the depths of the mine. It was still dark and there was no movement. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Don't panic, everyone. It may be just a small-scale movement of the rock layer. It has stabilized now. Chen'er, you and I will go to the front to check the situation. After confirming it is safe, we will decide whether to continue mining. The others will wait here. If there is any situation, evacuate immediately." "Dad, it's too dangerous. I will go with you!" Li Er said. Although he was afraid, he also knew that only by confirming the safety of the mine could everyone continue to live. The other miners also expressed their desire to join them, but Yun Kaishan shook his head. "No, it would be inconvenient with too many people. Chen'er has good hearing, so it's best for him to come with me. You wait here and don't run around." Yun Chen looked at his father's determined eyes and nodded. "Dad, I'll go with you." He gripped his pickaxe tightly, feeling a little fearful but also overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility. He knew that only when the mine was safe could the other miners work with confidence, and only then could everyone have food to eat. Holding torches, father and son made their way deeper into the mine. The air grew more humid and the temperature dropped as they went deeper. The torchlight flickered in the darkness, illuminating the deep passage ahead. The rock walls on either side of the passage were covered with denser traces of ore, and in some places, fragments of mined ore remained. After walking for about a cup of tea, the area ahead suddenly widened, and a huge stone chamber appeared before the father and son. The stone chamber stood about ten meters high and twenty meters wide. Countless stalactites, some resembling sharp swords, others like bamboo shoots, shimmered faintly in the torchlight. The floor was perfectly smooth, as if meticulously polished. In its center stood a massive black crystal. Approximately three meters high and two meters wide, it was an irregular rectangular shape, its surface as smooth as a mirror and shimmering with a faint blue glow. A strange energy permeated the air around it, inhaling it with a refreshing, invigorating feeling, as if every pore in the body had opened. The humming sound heard earlier had emanated from this black crystal, which was still vibrating slightly, emitting a faint humming sound. "What is this?" Yun Chen examined the black crystal curiously. He had never seen anything so strange before. He could clearly sense the energy emanating from the crystal. It was different from the spiritual energy of the mountain. This energy was purer and gentler, like a mother's embrace, bringing him a sense of profound peace. Yun Kaishan had never seen a crystal like this before. He had been mining for decades and had seen countless ores—red, green, and yellow—but never a black, glowing crystal. He cautiously approached the crystal, reaching out to touch its surface to determine its composition. But just as his finger was about to touch the crystal, it suddenly erupted with a dazzling blue light, instantly illuminating the entire stone chamber. Immediately afterwards, a blue beam shot out from the crystal, like a sharp sword, hurtling towards Yun Chen. The beam was incredibly fast, carrying a powerful energy that rippled the air. "Chen'er, be careful!" Yun Kaishan was horrified. Without a second thought, he turned and tried to push Yun Chen away. But it was too late; the blue beam instantly struck Yun Chen in the chest. Yun Chen felt a powerful energy surge into his body, as if countless needles were piercing his internal organs, or as if a ball of fire was burning his body, causing unbearable pain. He wanted to shout, but no sound came out. His eyes went black, he lost consciousness, and his body fell limply. Yun Kaishan rushed forward, hugged Yun Chen, and said in a trembling voice: "Chen'er! Chen'er! Wake up! Don't scare Daddy!" His hand touched Yun Chen's chest, and it felt scorching hot, as if he was touching a piece of red-hot iron. And the black crystal, after emitting the beam of light, the blue light gradually dimmed, and the vibration stopped. Finally, it returned to its original appearance, standing quietly in the center of the stone chamber, as if everything that had just happened had never happened. Yun Kaishan held the unconscious Yun Chen, anxious and worried. He didn't know what happened to Yun Chen, nor did he know the origin of this black crystal. He glanced at the black crystal, his eyes filled with fear and anger,