The Crazy Son-In-Law

The cave was on the mountain, unreachable by car. After a few minutes, they met at the foot of the mountain with Fang Jinglun and his party to make their way up.

When Xiao Shun had arrived yesterday, the meeting was already over, hence Tan Ping, Xu Hainian, and others had not met him. After a brief introduction, they set off on foot up the mountain.

“Mr. Fang, perhaps you should stay behind. It’s simply too dangerous. According to tourists who were on the scene, they smelt a foul odor. There might be a risk of poison spreading through the air,” Tan Ping, who was responsible for the area’s firefighting, repeatedly cautioned. If anything were to happen to the leaders, he wouldn’t be able to bear the responsibility.

“Yes, you can stay and coordinate from below. We need your comprehensive command. There’s really no need for you to personally go to the scene,” others chimed in.

“You needn’t persuade me any further. We each have only one life. If you can go, why can’t I?” Fang Jinglun said with a solemn expression. “Isn’t Doctor Xiao here? Even if the poison can spread through the air, there’s nothing to fear.”

“It should be alright. Although the tourists smelt a foul odor, they didn’t experience any discomfort. The firefighters who went there aren’t only the two who were poisoned. Those who didn’t go inside are still healthy now, perhaps because they inhaled a smaller amount. As long as we don’t get too close, it should be fine,” Xiao Shun said.

Despite being grateful to Xiao Shun for saving his colleagues, Tan Ping was a bit irritated when he heard this. To him, it was easy to talk when you’re not the one taking the risk.

The incident occurred on the mountain. Due to the complex terrain and potential fatal poison, as well as the need to prevent a secondary collapse, the rescue operation was extremely difficult. Of course, their mission was not only to find survivors but also to identify any potential dangers besides the poison. But firefighters weren’t geologists or archaeologists and couldn’t handle these issues.

About an hour later, the group arrived near the cave. From a distance, they could see a silver curtain of water falling like a white cloth, falling from the sky.

The waterfall splashed against a clear pond below, and the thunderous sound could be heard from kilometers away.

Through the curtain of water, they could faintly see the dark cave, like the gaping maw of a monstrous beast from the abyss, waiting for its prey.

At the campsite a kilometer away from the cave, several people in charge of the scenic area and firefighters were already prepared. To prevent being poisoned again, they had prepared protective suits and gas masks.

“Doctor Xiao, perhaps you should reconsider. I don’t think you should go down,” Fang Jinglun said to Xiao Shun. He saw Xiao Shun not just as a doctor, but as a great philanthropist, and couldn’t bear to see him risk his life.

“Mr. Fang, let me return your words to you. If the firefighters can go, why can’t I? We each have only one life,” Xiao Shun said lightly with a smile. “Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

Hearing Xiao Shun’s words, Tan Ping and the others were taken aback. Fang Jinglun was a high-ranking official from the city. This young man seemed to have no respect for him, speaking so casually.

Furthermore, was there a need to show off like this? What use would a doctor be down there? The firefighters risking their lives to save people might end up having to take care of him. He’d just be a burden.NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

Fang Jinglun wasn’t bothered, though, and looked at Xiao Shun with approval. “Alright, if you’re insistent, then go ahead. But be careful.”

“Doctor Xiao, I think you should stay up here. It’s not a picnic we’re going down there for. We might not have time to look after you,” said Zhao Xianyong, the squad leader of the rescue mission.

Zhao Xianyong looked at Xiao Shun with a mixture of confusion and disdain. He didn’t understand why a doctor would want to join in.

In truth, from the information they had, the chances of the fallen tourists surviving were slim. Even if they were alive, they wouldn’t need immediate medical attention.

They were risking their lives going down there, and taking Xiao Shun with them seemed like an unnecessary complication. So, the other three team members also didn’t think much of it.

But since it was a decision made by their superiors, they didn’t have the right to refuse.

“Don’t worry, I won’t cause any trouble for you,” Xiao Shun assured them with a smile.

“I hope so,” said Zhao Xianyong, adjusting his protective suit and giving Xiao Shun a contemptuous glance.

Just as the firefighters were getting ready and putting on their protective suits, Yuxu arrived at the scene. He held an ancient long sword in his left hand and greeted Fang Jinglun and the others with his right hand.

“Master, thank you for being willing to assist us in this rescue mission,” Fang Jinglun acknowledged with a nod.

“Mount Kumi is sacred ground for my Daoist sect, it is only right to offer our help,” Yuxu replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xianyong looked surprised, “Master, are you also going down with us?”

“Indeed,” Yuxu replied.

“That’s wonderful! With the Master here, we need not fear any demons or monsters,” exclaimed a young firefighter, visibly relieved.

In truth, the sudden occurrence of this strange incident and the unknown conditions below made people anxious. Even those educated in atheism couldn’t help but harbor some superstitions when faced with the unknown.

Exorcising demons was Yuxu’s profession, and as a well-known master, his presence greatly eased the firefighters’ unease.

With their protective suits and gas masks on, they appeared bulky, which somewhat hindered their movement and limited their visibility. Xiao Shun initially didn’t plan to wear it, but to avoid appearing privileged, he reluctantly put it on, planning to find an opportunity to take it off once they were below.

Once they were all suited up, Zhao Xianyong led the other three firefighters to pick up their safety ropes, walkie-talkies, flashlights, and other equipment. They started moving towards the cave, with Xiao Shun and Yuxu following closely behind. They had a heroic air about them, as if they were embarking on a perilous journey from which they might not return.

“Safety first. If it gets too dangerous, retreat immediately!” Fang Jinglun reminded them.

Upon reaching the side of the cave, they climbed a flight of over a hundred stone steps. Then they saw a narrow pathway built against the mountain side.

At the end of the pathway was the entrance to the cave. Even through their protective suits, they seemed to feel a chill.