Chapter 26: Is it possible that others cannot take it?

Jiang Xiaoya seemed to have fumbled around and somehow pulled out a two-meter-long greatsword from somewhere. Because the blade was so long, the moment she unsheathed it, it nearly pierced right through his lung.

Fuck!

Qing Tianfeng tumbled backward. Due to the sheer force, he nearly fell over, but luckily he managed to brace himself against the nearby stone wall.

However, he was also fortunate enough to dodge this fatal blow.

The viewers in the livestream were startled by his movements, but once they processed what happened, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.

【The Captain almost became an accidental casualty of the protagonist.】

【Why did you have to provoke her in the first place? Don't you know what kind of things she can find?】

【When other people look for things, there are only two outcomes: they find it, or they don't. When Stupid Sister looks for things, she'll definitely find something—it's just a bit life-threatening.】

Despite their teasing, everyone watched the screen intently, sizing up the object in Jiang Xiaoya's hands.

【That blade must be at least two meters long!】

【Holy crap, ancient weapons were this long? That's actually kind of shocking.】

【My charming ancestors were truly divine beings.】

【So, this weapon is an antique, right?】

【Can any experts out there tell us what kind of weapon this is and roughly what period it's from?】

【Wtf, did she just find an antique while scavenging for junk?】

【Is this "found"? This was looted from an ancient tomb; it needs to be turned in to the authorities.】

【Hehe, Stupid Sister almost struck it rich.】

【The Bureau of Cultural Relics is already racing to get here. Can they hurry up? I want to hear which era this is from.】

In contrast to the netizens' impatience, both Jiang Xiaoya and Qing Tianfeng remained very calm.

Jiang Xiaoya examined the greatsword from top to bottom, her glass-like eyes shimmering with light.

Qing Tianfeng was also studying the blade in her hands. Noticing the change in her expression, he moved his lips: "Do you recognize it?"

"I don't."

Jiang Xiaoya shook her head without hesitation.

"Then... you seem quite happy about it."

Qing Tianfeng voiced his confusion.

"Yeah, this thing seems to be made of bronze. And this weight... tsk tsk tsk..."

Her eyes were full of admiration; it was clear from start to finish that she was very satisfied.

The only thing left was to put it on a scale and see how much it would sell for.

Qing Tianfeng: "..."

Even at a time like this, she didn't forget her scavenging empire.

The people from the Bureau of Cultural Relics arrived very quickly. In fact, they had been monitoring the livestream every second on their way. Originally, they had planned to protect the tomb first and then excavate it slowly. Although the tomb might have been looted long ago and might not yield anything of great value, its existence itself held value.

However, before they even arrived at the scene, they saw Jiang Xiaoya pull out a massive greatsword. If they hadn't been in a moving vehicle, several members of the Bureau would have likely fallen to their knees.

"This is... this is..."

As if they had realized something, the expressions on their faces turned visibly panicked.

"Don't worry, don't worry. This doesn't look like that sword that went missing a thousand years ago..."

"Right. If it really is, then... then... the entire archaeological world will tremble."

"Stop guessing. Tell the driver to go faster, faster! This Jiang Xiaoya looks unreliable; I'm worried she doesn't understand the gravity of the situation."

The man in the middle clutched his chest and spoke to the person beside him.

"Alright, alright..."

The others nodded in agreement.

While some urged the driver to speed up, others pulled out their phones to call their colleagues, telling them to hurry over.

The vehicle arrived at the scene at top speed.

The Bureau members entered the ancient tomb. Without taking the time to admire its structure, they walked straight toward Jiang Xiaoya in the crowd.

The crowd gathered around, their eyes scanning the greatsword in Jiang Xiaoya's hands inch by inch, occasionally letting out gasps of wonder.

"..."

As if suddenly realizing something, a member of the Bureau glared at Qing Tianfeng beside him.

"Captain, really, you... such an important object... cough, such a dangerous blade, how could you let a young lady hold it..."

He feigned a reprimand toward Qing Tianfeng and hurriedly reached out his hand toward Jiang Xiaoya.

"Here, give the blade to me. I'll hold it."

His expression was earnest and cautious.

"Oh, okay. I'll let you do the work then."

Jiang Xiaoya was very polite, placing the blade into his upturned palm.

The Bureau staff member, who had just been looking excited, suddenly leaned forward like a wobbling tumbler and fell straight down.

The crowd gasped in alarm.

Qing Tianfeng and Jiang Xiaoya were close by. Seeing the blade in his hand plunging toward them, they snapped out of their shock.

Qing Tianfeng scrambled to help the man.

Jiang Xiaoya dodged the edge of the blade and caught the greatsword with one hand.

A narrow escape.

The Bureau staff member's face turned beet red as he stared fixedly at the greatsword in Jiang Xiaoya's hands.

"What's wrong? Is this blade cursed?"

Seeing their reaction, the Bureau's colleagues felt a bit uneasy, but their expressions were somewhat dismissive. People from the Bureau and the archaeological world had encountered all sorts of "cursed" funerary objects; would they really be afraid of ghosts and gods?

After speaking, he ignored the representative whose face was turning a mottled red and walked up to Jiang Xiaoya. He nodded to her and said, "Give it to me."

He gripped the hilt with one hand. Because he was tall and imposing, his demeanor carried the aura of a majestic ancient general.

He actually looked the part.

Jiang Xiaoya was a bit smarter this time; she took a large step back before letting go.

She had no desire to be stabbed to death by the Bureau staff on the spot.

However, the moment she released it, a scream like a slaughtered pig rang out across the scene.

"Ah! Stupid Sister, help! Stupid Sister, grab the blade, quick! Stupid Sister, hurry! Stupid Sister, help!"

Everyone: "..."

Qing Tianfeng: "..."

Jiang Xiaoya: "..."

The netizens, seeing this hilarious scene, went wild with laughter.

【The Bureau people are too funny, hahahaha.】

【When they were coming, they were calling her "Jiang Xiaoya, Jiang Xiaoya." But when they were asking for help, they called her "Stupid Sister." Even her online nickname came out.】

【I'm dying. Look at Jiang Xiaoya's confused face; she almost didn't realize that "Stupid Sister" is her.】

【Qing Tianfeng: Guess why you'd let a girl hold a blade? Is it possible the guy just can't lift it?】

【Bureau: How can you let a girl hold a blade and do something so dangerous? Qing Tianfeng: It's such a dangerous thing that no one else can do it either.】

【Before taking the blade, the Bureau guy: Is this blade cursed? It's fine, I'm not afraid of ghosts or gods. After taking the blade: I'm not even afraid of ghosts or gods, I'm just afraid of crushing them! Stupid Sister, save me! Take the blade!!】

At first, Jiang Xiaoya indeed didn't realize who he was shouting for.

It wasn't until Qing Tianfeng called her name that she remembered some netizens in the livestream liked to call her that.

Only then did she reach out to take the blade from his hands, preventing the young man from the Bureau from being nearly crushed to death.

Not wanting to watch the Bureau make any more fools of themselves, Qing Tianfeng spoke up: "Let her help you transport the items back."

It wouldn't be easy to explain if they smashed everything here.

"Yes, yes, yes, thank you, Stupid Sister."

(End of Chapter)