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.

atmosphere made her once alluring face turn deathly pale, and before she knew it, her stiff legs found themselves

with a stout bull-like body and only the head resembling that of a serpent. I 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, more like a blackish-green

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

Nora exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the two tree

of the horns, remarking with admiration, "These ancient people were truly extraordinary! I thought they were added later, but it turns out they are carved from the same

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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

sense of intuition told her that this stone statue was no ordinary carving. The icy coldness she felt when touching

Nora's

reluctantly agreed, though her curiosity remained

"But wait..."

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shimmered with a translucent luster, resembling a true work of art. Especially those bright red eyes, as vivid as red beans. Nora saw the tiny

It was also the creature she feared the

point, while her other hand wound its

body resembled a top-quality emerald jade

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

"You dare to accompany me into a 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

want to take

not me. You'll take

almost fainted. How could Martha ask her to take it home

nosy, and my mom doesn't like pets. Just

refuse to take care of it! It's so