Unfortunately, Фэн Юань was unaware that after he reported the information, the archaeological team’s reaction was quite intense. After all, everyone was very apprehensive about the mysterious dragon shadow, knowing that the other party could offer the Golden Feather Dynasty such terrifying technology. There was no guarantee that they wouldn’t give similar technology to Great Xia’s enemies should they be startled.
However, after they learned the details from Uncle Wei, many even proposed whether to initiate direct contact, considering that the other party was willing to assist the temporary defense team at that time. It seemed they bore no ill will toward Great Xia and might even be friendly with it.
But this proposal was immediately dismissed, as nobody could afford to gamble on this matter, nor was there any need to. Moreover, the other party had been residing in the wilderness of the Humasha Sea and had never appeared in Jin Sha City. There might be a reason for not contacting them.
Фэн Юань, who had discovered this situation, was naturally seen by the official team as a mascot bringing good fortune. After all, he had also discovered the key to the treasury, and now it was him who found the crucial secret of the mysterious dragon shadow. When they heard Фэн Юань planned to stroll around the Jin Sha City area, they not only didn’t stop him, but even secretly helped clear small obstacles.
They couldn’t help it; they all hoped Фэн Юань could make some more great discoveries while wandering around.
Фэн Юань, enjoying delicious food, didn’t expect such a big stir from the archaeological team, so he commented between bites.
"I’m full, I’m full~ It’s really good, keeping the original flavor while appropriately modified. The taste is excellent, but it hasn’t lost Jin Sha City’s characteristics. But why does it seem not well known here?"
After eating and patting his belly, Фэн Юань asked Xu Yaxuan with a puzzled look, particularly baffled. If the food wasn’t good, it would be understandable, but these dishes indeed gave him a good impression. Moreover, he believed that if it were famous, Xiao Ji and the others would have brought him here.
"Because Aunt Mei didn’t spend money on advertising. The commercial development in Jin Sha City is rather thorough; there are actually quite a few places like Aunt Mei’s shop. However, they either can’t afford to or don’t want to advertise, so they’re not as popular as the restaurants on Новая улица. Besides, Новая улица is the specialty snack street promoted by Jin Sha City, so shops not there generally don’t get much publicity."
Xu Yaxuan shook her head helplessly, as for dissatisfaction? There was actually none. If someone they knew came to Jin Sha City, unless they had a good relationship, they also wouldn’t bring them to these stores, just recommend Новая улица. After all, everyone’s tastes differ. If they praise this place to the sky and the other person doesn’t like it, it would be awkward for themselves.
This also led to them recommending Новая улица online to people unless someone specifically mentioned having requests like Фэн Юань. Otherwise, they would always suggest Новая улица.
There, whether purely local flavor or completely altered Jin Sha City snacks can satisfy their demands.
"Is it a promotion issue? Do you need me to help promote it? If you really want to do it, I do have some ways~"
Thinking of Long Boduo being around, Фэн Юань mischievously said, to which Aunt Mei smiled and responded
"No need for that. Actually, it’s quite good as it is now—the income isn’t bad, and it’s not as busy as the restaurants on Новая улица. Occasionally, I can relax with my friends over tea and chat, not necessarily worse than the busy life on Новая улица~"
"Seems so, sounds pretty good. Hey? Xiao Ji, how about we open such a restaurant after we graduate?"
Upon hearing Фэн Юань’s words, Xiao Ji looked at him curiously, noticing the puzzled look on Xiao Ji’s face, Фэн Юань chuckled, gently patting Xiao Ji’s head, saying
"Alright, actually compared to opening a store, I think going on adventures would be quite a good choice by then~"
Not lingering long at Aunt Mei’s dining place, after leaving, Фэн Юань parted ways with Xu Yaxuan, though they exchanged contact information before separating.
Gently patting Xiao Ji on the back, Фэн Юань smiled softly, saying
"Alright, now let’s see your plans."
With his wings spread, Xiao Ji looking as if saying, "leave it to me," turned to discuss countermeasures with Big Cat. Frankly, leaving Xiao Ji to find that information on its own was quite difficult, but luckily Big Cat had no objections and was even prepared beforehand. After a while, seeing Xiao Ji leading him into the alley, Фэн Юань paused for a moment and said
"You’re not looking for another strange residential area, are you?"
Xiao Ji gestured to explain, but unfortunately, Фэн Юань could only partially grasp its meaning. Thankfully, Big Cat was prepared, controlling the phone to play a warning tone.
"Yellow Sand Well, a special древний structure in Jin Sha City, with an unknown purpose, is estimated to have been created during the Tianpan Nation period. It consists of a quicksand pool and columns, with foot placements on top of the columns. According to research, experts speculate it might have been a defensive measure established by Tianpan Nation, using the force of quicksand to fend off large-scale invasions. However, several doubts remain..."
"Tianpan Nation?"
Фэн Юань stroked his chin, recalling the abandoned city in the treasury. If it was built by the Tianpan Nation, then what was Yellow Sand Well? Or rather, what was its significance?
As for the guesswork in the data? Sorry, but Фэн Юань estimated that soon he would overturn all that, as there were no city ruins from the Tianpan Nation here. Previously, one could say historical changes led to its destruction, as there are numerous remains from the Tianpan Nation period in Jin Sha City.
But with the discovery of city ruins in the treasury, these guesses are blind conjectures. Of course, Фэн Юань suspected there might be a small town or settlement from the Tianpan Nation era in or around Jin Sha City. All these are historical verifications, but the final part where the town became a city, wasn’t reconstructed in place but was likely built in the Eaglefall Gorge.
Since Фэн Юань had long noticed that the city ruins within the Eaglefall Gorge were actually not in use, he wasn’t entirely sure why this was the case.
Nonetheless, if Yellow Sand Well is related to the Tianpan Nation, maybe he could find other clues there?
Thinking of this, Фэн Юань suddenly felt a bit of anticipation. Xiao Ji, seeing Фэн Юань interested, happily chattered, leading the way.
Taking the bus to the Lei Gong Temple entrance of Yellow Sand Well, Фэн Юань was momentarily surprised when seeing the plaque on the door, gave a light slap on his head and said helplessly,
"Truly, I forgot all about this. Since Yellow Sand Well is related to the Tianpan Nation, it’s bound to be closed off. However, it seems like it’s not strictly monitored, shall we go~"
Hearing Фэн Юань’s words, an uneasy Xiao Ji looked at him. Фэн Юань smiled, patting Xiao Ji’s head, and said,
"Maybe we can go in and take a look. Besides, this place is actually quite nice too~"
Unclear whether Фэн Юань was genuinely speaking or merely comforting himself, yet Xiao Ji happily chirped, the guard alerted when seeing Фэн Юань approach immediately cautioned him. Upon seeing Фэн Юань not stopping, he warily looked at him, ready to act anytime.
"Sorry, the Yellow Sand Well site is currently closed to the public. If you are interested in visiting, you might consider the replicas elsewhere..."
A staff member hurriedly ran over, apologizing to Фэн Юань while signaling the guard to be ready, as they were prepared to intervene if Фэн Юань insisted on entering.
Witnessing this scene, Фэн Юань paused momentarily, taking out his special credentials, saying,
"This is my credential, please verify it. Also, what exactly happened here? Is it related to the Rock Peak Treasury? Was it reported to the archaeological team?"
The staff member, stunned by Фэн Юань’s words, respectfully accepted the credentials and handed them to the guard. He was not qualified to verify such special credentials. After checking, the guard returned the credentials to Фэн Юань, saying,
"You indeed have the authority to know the intelligence here, but Yellow Sand Well’s closure was just an order from above; specifics..."
He then looked at the staff member, as he only safeguarded the place and wasn’t very clear on internal situations. Seeing Фэн Юань’s identity confirmed, the staffer glanced around, saying,
"Well, please follow me. There’s nothing unusual inside Yellow Sand Well, but entering now could be troublesome since we’ve turned off the internal lighting systems. However, it’s said that this place is related to the treasury, may I know if your visit is..."

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