Chapter 72


    Gabriel patted Gunther on the shoulder and said, “We have to discuss this with our tour guide Isaac.”


    They had not explicitly told Isaac about their destination before the trip. They merely told him that they


    nned to enter the mountain.


    Gunther coughed twice, took a tissue to wipe his mouth, and found that the tissue was covered with


    blood.


    Gabriel looked at him worriedly. “Gunt!”


    Gunther smiled bitterly and said, “Gabriel, there’s nothing to worry about. What else can I worry about


    now since I’m already in this state? It’s ast-ditch effort, anyway. Gabriel…”


    Gunther stopped and said to Oliver, “Oliver, please invite Isaac here.”


    Oliver nodded and went out.


    Seeing Oliver go out, Gabriel whispered to Gunther, “Gunt, just say what you want.”


    Gabriel had been friends with Gunther for many years, so he knew him very well.


    Gunther wiped the blood from his mouth once more and then spoke. “Gabriel, we have been friends for


    many years, and I can’t bear to involve you in this mess. Take Hailey with you. I entrust her to your


    care.”


    Gabriel went silent.


    Gunther added, “Gabriel, don’t try to reason with Hailey. She’s stubborn and won’t leave willingly. Just


    tell her that you need her assistance in purchasing a new set of equipment. We’ll leave immediately.”


    Gabriel was silent momentarily before saying, “Gunt, can you find someone else to handle this? We’ve


    been friends for over two decades. You should know my character well. My entire life has been


    dedicated to identifying genuine and valuable cultural relics and historical artifacts. Henry’s Tristar


    Treasure is my final and greatest aspiration. Please don’t push me away. And besides… Despite my


    age, there are still many things you can’t do without me. No one else on this team has the same level


    of experience I have. Can you afford to go without me?”


    Gunther remained silent, acknowledging the truth in Gabriel’s words. He knew that the ancient tomb


    was filled with intricate traps, carefully designed in ordance with ancient culture, and interconnected


    with one another.


    Having a seasoned professor of archaeology like Gabriel on the team would significantly enhance their


    chances of sess. While it would not guarantee a 100% sess rate, it would undoubtedly increase


    their likelihood of sess by at least 50%.


    Although Oliver possessed impressive identification skills, his young age and limited knowledge could


    notpare to Gabriel’s expertise.


    Gunther wanted to say something more, but the doorbell rang.


    Gabriel went to open the door. Oliver and the tour guide, Isaac, came in.


    In his early forties, Isaac possessed a sturdy build and tannedplexion, suggesting he was


    ustomed to the outdoors and the sun’s rays.


    “Isaac, please have a seat.” Gunther waved his hand and motioned for Oliver to sit down as well.


    After Isaac sat down, he told Gunther, “Mr. Fox, I don’t think you look well. It’s not easy to go up the


    mountain. You… might need to reconsider your decision.”


    Gunther waved his hand again and said, “Don’t worry. I asked you here to discuss our route nter.”


    Isaac nodded and asked again, “Where are wo


    going?


    is


    main purpose?”


    Gunther presented the map marked by Oliver to Isaac, fixing his gaze upon thetter as he spoke.


    “Isaac, our destination lies here. If you guide us to this ce, your mission will be fulfilled.”


    Isaac carefully looked at the map and the point where.


    a circle


    drawn.


    -After a while, he raised his head and said to Gunther, “Mr. Fox, where are you going? Enchanting


    Hollow?”


    “Yes, we are going to Enchanting Hollow!” Gunther said openly to Isaac.


    He could hide the destination from anyone, but not from Isaac, as the tour guide was the one who was


    going to lead them


    Isaac’s expression changed. He was silent for a while before shaking his head. “Mr. Fox, I’m sorry. I


    can’t take this job!”


    Gunther said nonchntly, “Isaac, there’s no job that can’t be taken. I know you have concerns. Your


    uncle, grand-uncle, and great-grand-uncle entered the Enchanting Hollow but never returned. You’re


    afraid that the same fate awaits you once you go in.”


    Isaac’s face flushed suddenly, and his fists clenched tightly, causing his knuckles to crack.


    Gunther continued, “Isaac, have you ever wondered what happened to your ancestors inside? Are they


    still alive, or have they perished? Moreover, your youngest son is struggling with osteochondrosis, and


    the medical expenses are astronomical. If you guide us through this journey, I will offer you 2 million


    dors, with an upfront payment of 1 million dors. This is to ensure your son’s treatment and secure


    a better future for your family. Take some time to reconsider your decision.” Isaac’s heart was in turmoil


    after listening to Gunther. He rubbed his head and pulled his hair in frustration. After a long time, he


    looked up with red eyes and said, “I want 4 million dors, and you have to make a full upfront payment


    of 4 million dors first.”


    Gunther was silent for a while before he smiled and said, “Okay. I promise you, Isaac. I appreciate your


    willingness to give everything to your family. Here is a check for 4 million dors. You have five hours to


    deal with family affairs. We’ll leave in five hours.”


    “Okay!”


    Isaac took the check and went out without saying another word.


    He went to the bank and cashed out the check for his family. He left a message to his family, saying


    whatever he needed to say. Even if he could not return from this journey, at least his family would not


    have to worry about their daily expenses and his son’s medical bills.


    Isaac had been to Enchanting Hollow before.


    He was also the only one who had entered Enchanting Hollow and came out alive.


    However, no matter who asked Isaac, he would not tell anyone about his experience in Enchanting


    Hollow.


    Gunther looked at Gabriel and Oliver, took a sip of tea, and said slowly, “Oliver, I want to be honest with


    you. The real motive behind our expedition to Enchanting Hollow is that I have been searching for a


    slim chance of immortality. It’s not that I desire eternal life, but rather, I simply want to postpone my own


    death. I haven’t witnessed Hailey getting married or having children yet, and that’s something I long to


    experience. That’s why I insisted on keeping my daughter away from the dangers of Enchanting


    Hollow, and I couldn’t fully exin the perils involved this time. I believe that you care for your girlfriend


    deeply, and while I was disappointed that you didn’t consider my suggestion, I still advise you to


    cherish the youngdy and not let her embark on this perilous journey.”


    Oliver recognized Gunther’s kindness, but he refused without thinking. “Mr. Fox, thank you for your


    kindness, but I must take her to Enchanting Hollow. She’s cursed with Blood Malediction and only has


    70 days to live. We believe Tristar Treasure holds the key to a possible cure, so I must take her there!”


    “Blood Malediction?”


    This was the second time Gunther and Gabriel heard Oliver mention “Blood Malediction.”


    Last time, they had assumed it was a casual remark of Oliver and had no idea there was a profound


    story behind it.


    Oliver then told the story of how Sienna was cursed with Blood Malediction after solving the case and


    revealed to them that Eye Sculpture was thest third of the Tristar Treasure map.


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