Chapter 408 May I Observe and Learn?_1
Been in contact with an ancient tomb? Ford Howell frowned as he answered, "My father is an archaeologist; he’s dealt with archaeology all his life. Coming into contact with ancient tombs is quite a common occurrence. What do you mean by asking this?"
Carson Flores rephrased his question, smiling, "What I mean to ask is whether the elder gentleman had entered a tomb that was newly unearthed and not yet excavated by anyone, perhaps even came into direct contact with the ancient coffins inside, a month before the onset of his illness?"
As soon as Carson finished speaking, Ford Howell’s face slightly changed. He had already vaguely guessed the implication behind Carson’s question.
His father’s illness might have been caused by the ancient coffin in the tomb!
Mr. Nixon’s expression turned slightly peculiar as he glanced at Carson Flores, his eyebrows knitting together as if deep in thought yet also as if he couldn’t grasp the key point.
Jaiden Howell thought for a moment, then weakly nodded, "Yes, a massive underground tomb complex was discovered in Dongyuan Province. It was found by local farmers who reported it. Then we organized a team, went down into the tomb for an inspection, and I indeed touched the ancient coffins, though I was wearing gloves. It was about twenty days before I started feeling unwell..."
As Jaiden spoke, Ford Howell’s face instantly became more agitated and hurried. He turned his head and stared at Carson Flores, "Sir, are you saying that my father’s illness is related to coming into contact with the ancient coffin in the tomb?"
Carson Flores nodded affirmatively, "The elder gentleman’s disease is actually not complicated. He must have accidentally inhaled or absorbed through some other means blood corpse bug eggs while inside the ancient tomb. The blood corpse bug eggs hatched and grew inside the elder gentleman’s body, sustaining themselves by consuming his vital energy. As the Blood Corpse Worms grow larger, they need vital energy more quickly, which accelerates the weakening of the body."