She Became Rich After Divorce by Georgina Lane

Chapter 705: The Ancient Tomb

The Dead Forest in Onistead.

The magnificent and mysterious ancient circular altar, with its rough stone carvings, still exuded the imposing aura that once commanded the allegiance of thousands.

Yet, the desolation that surrounded it stood in stark contrast to the vibrancy of this burial ground.

Brushing away the weeds, a rare and massive stone statue slowly came into view, with fist-sized eyes that seemed to pierce through one's soul.

The red crystal glowed ominously under the sunlight, emitting a crimson radiance.

"Oh my god! Is this stone carving really an ancient relic? It looks so lifelike, like a masterpiece of celestial craftsmanship!" exclaimed Martha, Nora's college roommate. Meanwhile, Nora was capturing the scenery on her canvas.

After dropping out of Onistead University, she had enrolled in a second-rate art academy, where her previous outstanding performance quickly earned her the reputation of being an exemplary student in the eyes of the teachers.

This field trip was her first assignment since starting her graduate studies, a chance to impress her classmates and teachers.

She had decided on a theme - seek novelty!

Hearing about the eerie Dead Forest in Onistead, she promptly enlisted a roommate and ventured inside, prepared for whatever lay ahead.

The scenery here was undeniably eerie, markedly different from the outside world, and she immediately settled on the theme of "The Tomb."

As she was listening to the exclamation, Nora paused her brush and looked up.

In that moment, it felt as if she had transcended time and space.

The massive stone serpent sculpture, engraved with two crimson eyes, seemed to lock eyes with her, sending a cold and sinister energy rushing through her body, leaving her mind blank. Her petite frame, surrounded by an overwhelming wave of awe and sorrow.

pale, and before she knew it, her stiff legs found

wonder how long this giant creature's entire body is? It's truly miraculous, beyond comprehension. The scales on its body don't look like stone,

really just an ancient burial mound?" Nora couldn't believe her eyes, as her fair fingers brushed against the crimson crystal, a sharp, blackish-green sliver cutting

pointing to the two

people were truly extraordinary! I thought they were added later, but it turns out they are carved from

didn't share the same

disdainful pout, she argued, "Look, the snake's head is only this big. How could it be carved from a single stone? If that were the case, the stone would probably be much larger than tree roots." Observing more

deep sense of intuition told her that this stone statue was no ordinary carving. The icy coldness

finished sketching the front view of the statue and tugged at Nora's arm. "Stop

though her

"But wait..."

as she walked toward the lush, waist-high grass and swiftly pulled out a green stalk. Sᴇaʀch

of art. Especially those bright red eyes, as vivid as red

the cold-blooded reptile-a snake! It was also the creature she

snake's vital point, while her other hand wound its body

top-quality emerald jade bracelet,

it away, quickly, take it away!" Nora was terrified, sweating profusely, and trembling all

graveyard, yet you're afraid of a little snake. How pathetic!" "I'm just scared of snakes, okay! You... set it free!"

"How can

Such a beautiful and

don't take it to the laboratory for study, we can at least take it home as a pet!" Martha gazed at the snake fondly, reluctant to let

her brows, her face twisted in disgust, "You want to

not me. You'll take care of it!"

could Martha ask her to take it home and raise

and my mom doesn't like pets. Just

care of it! It's so