25: Chapter 25: Should we trust Song Yiqing's judgment?

Fei Erfeng's voice rang out loudly, and everyone on site naturally listened to his opinions attentively.

However, just as everyone was about to enter the ancient city,

a striking message drifted across the live stream's chat:

[ Song Yiqing: Do not enter the ancient city. ]

These five concise words acted like an unbridgeable chasm, instantly halting everyone's advance.

After Bai Yao read this out, Fei Erfeng immediately walked over.

"Are you sure it was Song Yiqing who said that?"

"Yes, it's definitely his account!"

Bai Yao nodded seriously. Song Yiqing's previous judgments had been enough to make people fully trust him.

At least, that was the case for Bai Yao.

Fei Erfeng dared not rush to believe or deny it. He took out his binoculars to look at the now clearly visible ancient city, unable to help but feel conflicted.

Afterward, Shi Zhishan also stepped forward and asked,

"Elder Fei, should we trust his judgment? If there is something in there that could reveal the secrets of the forbidden area, then we..."

He didn't finish his sentence, as Song Yiqing's resume was right there before them.

Fei Erfeng still didn't say a word, continuing to examine the ancient city intently.

Everyone on site looked at each other, and no one spoke.

It was as if they were waiting for the team leader's decision.

In the crowd, Xue Xingye secretly curled his lip, but he also chose not to court disaster at this moment.

After all, he was already starting to become a target of public criticism; if he caused more trouble now, it would be a real problem.

However, just as he was thinking this, another deputy leader of the Archaeological Team, Kang Mo, spoke up:

"Song Yiqing's abilities are plain for all to see. Even among those in the martial arts world, he likely wouldn't be ranked at the bottom.

But that refers to his overall capabilities."

"Oh?" Fei Erfeng turned around, puzzled. "Then, Old Kang, what do you mean?"

"I think we should keep going," Kang Mo said in a low voice.

"Song Yiqing has already proven his ability to forecast the weather, but we are currently very far from his location. Even if his Feng Shui Art is heaven-defying, he shouldn't be able to detect problems from such a great distance, right?

Unless he has already been here, but that is obviously impossible. All entries into forbidden areas are recorded."

He took a sip of water to moisten his throat, then continued,

"Perhaps, and I say perhaps, Song Yiqing did indeed determine that there might be danger inside this ancient city.

But honestly, one cannot simply make assertions about the extent of this danger. Under normal circumstances, our equipment and firepower shouldn't be under too much pressure."

His words caused everyone on site to nod slightly and whisper to each other, discussing the feasibility of the matter.

Only Bai Yao felt anxious, feeling deep down that since Song Yiqing said they shouldn't go, they shouldn't go.

However, Yi Menglian, who was beside her, comforted her, saying,

"Archaeological expeditions are just like this; there will be opinions and disagreements from time to time.

Song Yiqing's warning is reasonable, but we also need to consider the professors' thoughts carefully. After all, this might be the key to unlocking the secrets of the forbidden area's formation. Even if that's just our wishful thinking, what if it's true? Don't you think?"

"Hmm..." Bai Yao nodded slightly.

But at this moment, Xue Xingye popped up.

"What is this? In my opinion, that kid Song Yiqing just wants to explore these undeveloped places himself and earn some points. Isn't that sort of thing actually quite normal?

Besides, calculating things remotely using Feng Shui Art? Is there really anyone in this world that powerful?"

His words were extremely direct, but they hit the nail on the head, causing some agitation among those on site.

"When you put it that way, it really does make sense."

"Indeed, what if Song Yiqing has some ulterior motives?"

"I think we should go. We can just take a look, and if there's really a problem, we can just retreat. Besides, our firepower is definitely sufficient."

The more everyone on site talked, the more they seemed inclined to push forward.

However, Fei Erfeng still didn't reach a conclusion so quickly. Instead, he spoke directly to the unmanned live-streaming drone:

"Little Friend Song, I would like to ask, does this city contain the answer to unlocking the secrets of the forbidden area's formation?"

After he said this, Bai Yao quickly stared at the live stream, and the next second, Song Yiqing's reply came:

[ Song Yiqing: No. ]

It was still very concise, but these two words immediately made many people on site somewhat dissatisfied.

"Huh? This Song Yiqing is a bit too heaven-defying, isn't he! He just denied it like that?"

"My god, just because he knows a little Feng Shui Art and graduated from Kyoto University of Archaeology, he can act like this? Who here isn't a graduate of an archaeology university? Is a degree from Kyoto somehow better?"

"I'm increasingly feeling that Song Yiqing has ulterior motives; there must be something else going on."

Listening to their words, the corners of Xue Xingye's mouth began to curl upward slightly.

Heh, Song Yiqing! Song Yiqing, do you really think whatever you say goes? Let's see if anyone believes you first!

In the time that followed, everyone kept discussing, while Bai Yao kept explaining that Song Yiqing had his own judgment and that there might really be nothing there.

But everyone held their own opinions until Fei Erfeng finally made a definitive decision.

"Stop arguing!" As soon as his authoritative words were spoken, the scene instantly fell into absolute silence.

Fei Erfeng paced back and forth, with no one disturbing him. After a full three minutes, he looked at Shi Zhishan and then waved his hand.

"We are not entering the city. Continue along the original route!"

"What!" Shi Zhishan was shocked. He wanted to speak, but subconsciously looked at Kang Mo beside him.

"Elder Kang, this..." "Listen to the team leader."

Kang Mo waved his hand to signal that there was no need to say more. Expeditions require collective effort, but the final decision must be made by one person; otherwise, it is most prone to chaos.

Hearing Fei Erfeng's decision, everyone on site revealed a trace of dissatisfaction. But the team leader is the team leader and has absolute leadership authority. Not listening? Then go on your own.

...

The news that Fei Erfeng followed Song Yiqing's advice and did not enter the ancient city to explore immediately hit the Weibo trending list.

It instantly occupied a series of Weibo entries:

# Song Yiqing is preventing the secrets of the forbidden area from being revealed! # # What exactly is Song Yiqing's motive? # # Fei Erfeng is old after all! #

Every trending topic seemed like someone was deliberately causing trouble, with sharp and stinging words.

But Song Yiqing didn't care about any of this. He just glanced at them a few times, and after Zhang Qilin finished bandaging his wounds, he said, "Let's go."

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