Xiao Ran looked down at the situation at the bottom of the pit, then tied a safety rope and went down to the bottom of the pit himself along the telescopic ladder.
After standing firm at the bottom of the pit, he immediately squatted down and began to explore the situation at the bottom of the pit.
He picked up the brush he had put aside and began to clean away the loose soil covering several granite bars.
After a while, a stone-carved St. George flag appeared.
This St. George flag is also carved from granite. The carving skills are average and slightly rough.
It is just placed in the center of several granite stones at the bottom of the pit, independent of each other.
Due to its location, at first glance, this stone-carved St. George flag seems to be suppressing the entrance of the cave below, which is somewhat strange.
When I saw the St. George flag at the bottom of the pit, there was an exclamation of surprise at the scene and in the live broadcast room.
Even though everyone had expected this result, it was still shocking to see it with their own eyes.
"Wow! There is actually a St. George flag, so there is no doubt that this is the handiwork of the British colonial army."
"The secrets or treasures hidden in this underground fissure must have been hidden by the British colonial troops."
Professor Baker said excitedly.
Before he finished speaking, Jack suddenly continued:
"Why do I feel a little weird when this stone-carved St. George's flag appears at the bottom of the pit?"
"What is hidden in the underground world under St. George's flag? Is it something bad?"
Upon hearing this, everyone at the scene was stunned for a moment.
Many people actually have the same suspicion, but they just don't say it out loud.
At this moment, Xiao Ran, who was squatting at the bottom of the pit, suddenly said:
"There are no traps here. We can clean up the floating soil on these granite rocks and hoist this stone-carved St. George flag to the ground."
"However, you must not clean the soil between the gaps between these granite stones and the soil on the edges."
"The situation below is still unknown. The air inside may be dirty or even poisonous. You must be more careful."
"Next, you all have to put on protective clothing and gas masks before you can start the next step of exploration."
"Got it, Sean, we know what to do."
The two exploration team members at the bottom of the pit nodded in response.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran gave these two guys a few more words before leaving the bottom of the pit and returning to the ground.
Next, everyone began to transfer the St. George flag to the ground.
Without much effort, the stone-carved St. George flag was hoisted to the ground.
As soon as this thing landed, Professor Baker and the others immediately surrounded it and began to study this antique artifact.
In a moment, they had discovered something.
"Sean, this granite St. George flag has the year 1759 engraved on it. It should have been made in that year."
"In other words, at least in 1759, the British colonial army had discovered this underground fissure."
"But this underground crack has not appeared in any documents. The British have done a very good job of keeping it secret."
Professor Baker said excitedly.
Following his words, there was an exclamation of exclamation immediately.
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, and then continued:
"Obviously, the existence of this underground crack is highly confidential among the British colonial army. It is estimated that only a few people know about it."
"It can be inferred from this that the secrets or treasures hidden in this underground crack must be very important and very exciting."
Hearing this, everyone was excited.
While talking, the two exploration team members working at the bottom of the pit had finished cleaning up the floating soil on the granite rocks.
Xiao Ran glanced at the situation at the bottom of the pit, then nodded and said:
"Okay, you guys will take a break first, put on protective clothing and gas masks, and then follow my instructions before taking the next step."
As he said these words, two sets of protective suits and gas masks were slowly lowered to the bottom of the pit.
After receiving the protective equipment, the two exploration team members at the bottom of the pit immediately began to put them on.
On the ground at the entrance of the pit.
Xiao Ran turned to look at everyone present, smiled and said loudly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, no one knows what is going on in this crack deep underground."
"After being sealed for more than two hundred years, this underground crack may have accumulated a large amount of filthy gases, even toxic gases."
"For safety reasons, before opening the hole at the bottom of the pit, some people on site must exit the church and stand upwind."
"Those passers-by and media reporters who gathered outside to watch the excitement also need to move their positions and stand upwind."
Everyone at the scene nodded, without any different opinions.
Everyone understands that this is for everyone's safety and is understandable.
Although they understood this, no one wanted to leave at this time.
Everyone wanted to stay in the church and witness the opening of the crack in the ground.
This archaeological exploration operation is bound to cause a huge sensation, and no one wants to miss a step if possible.
After a pause, Xiao Ran continued:
"Those who stay in this church must wear full protective equipment, including gas masks, in case of accidents."
"After opening the hole at the bottom of the pit, we will immediately replace the air in the underground cracks until the air in the underground cracks is completely replaced once or twice."
"After confirming that the air in the underground cracks is safe, it will not be too late for everyone to come in. You can watch the replay video then."
Before he finished speaking, Jack suddenly asked:
“Sean, who’s staying in the church and who’s leaving the church?”
“As a representative of the City of Boston, I must be on site to supervise.”
Xiao Ran turned to look at this guy, and then nodded slightly.
"Of course you can stay here, Jack, and John and Hall, and you can also stay here to supervise."
"As for other people who are not part of the joint exploration team, they need to exit the church and come back later."
Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment immediately flashed in the eyes of the others.
Professor Samuel was about to say something, but Professor Julian gently pulled his sleeve and secretly stopped him.
As for the others, although they had different ideas, no one raised any objections.
There is no way, the leadership of this joint exploration operation is in Xiao Ran's hands, and the others can only follow orders.
Afterwards, everyone got busy on their own.
Everyone who stayed in the church received a set of protective equipment and began to put it on.
The rest of the people could only leave the church temporarily, even if they were extremely reluctant to leave.
Outside the church, the security team members who received the order also began to evacuate the guys and media reporters who were standing at the leeward side to watch the excitement.
As the evacuation began, there was an immediate commotion.
"There is no doubt that that lucky guy Sean must have made a major discovery, so he had to evacuate the crowd of onlookers."
"It seems that they have found the colonial treasure, but they just don't know what treasures are in this colonial treasure?"
A middle-aged white man said with envy.
Immediately after, another guy continued:
"I just saw a piece of news on the Internet. It is said that the contents of this treasure are most likely a large number of antiques and gold and silver treasures plundered by the British from the Indians. The value is astonishing!"
While they were talking, Professor Samuel and the others suddenly came out of the church.
Then, under the guidance of the security personnel, we walked to the wind outlet together.
Seeing them, the media reporters in the crowd immediately started shouting questions at the top of their lungs.
However, Professor Samuel and the others were just discussing something in a low voice and did not pay any attention to these media reporters.
In the church.
Everyone quickly changed into protective equipment, as did the two exploration team members working at the bottom of the pit.
Xiao Ran scanned the crowd at the scene to make sure everyone was ready, then picked up the walkie-talkie and said:
"Sam, have the people at the downwind evacuated? We are ready to open the hole at the bottom of the pit."
The next moment, Sam responded:
"Copy that, Sean, the crowd has been evacuated, you can start."
"OK!"
Xiao Ran nodded in response and immediately ended the call.
Immediately afterwards, he said to the many exploration team members at the scene:
"Guys, let's get started. Although there are no traps at the bottom of this pit, everyone still needs to pay attention to safety."
"After the hole at the bottom of the pit is opened, everyone should not rush to approach the pit entrance to avoid danger."
"Another point is that after lifting the first granite bar at the bottom of the pit, it immediately begins to replace the air in the underground cracks."
"Got it, Sean"
Everyone responded in unison, everyone looking forward to it.
Afterwards, everyone took action.
Xiao Ran looked at the two exploration team members at the bottom of the pit and nodded slightly.
The two guys nodded in response, then squatted down and started to take action.
The target they chose was a granite bar on the edge.
There is about fifteen centimeters of space between the granite strip and the stone wall next to it, which can be used just right.
The two exploration team members at the bottom of the pit checked the situation, then picked up the crowbar in their hands and inserted it forcefully into the gap between the first stone and the second stone.
Immediately afterwards, they worked together to pry the first granite bar away.
Following their movements, the granite stone that had been sleeping at the bottom of the pit for more than two hundred years immediately moved.
The next moment, a gap was revealed between the first stone and the second stone.
And the gap got bigger and bigger, revealing the dark hole below.
As the stone bar was pried open, a burst of filthy air suddenly rushed up from the hole below.
Fortunately, everyone was wearing full protective gear and was safe.
However, the expressions of the two exploration team members who were working at the bottom of the pit, as well as Xiao Ran and Professor Baker who were standing at the entrance of the pit, suddenly changed.
Especially the two guys working at the bottom of the pit suddenly stopped and took two steps back.
The reason why they showed such fear was because the newly opened hole at the bottom of the pit had undergone a sudden change.
As a large amount of dirty air rushed out, a sharp whistling sound also came from the hole.
The whistling sounds sounded like human voices, and they were coming from many people. The voices were full of pain and despair.
Not only that, but there were also faint sounds of crying, shouting, and shrill wails.
All these sounds mixed together make one's scalp numb and frightening.
As this sound continued to reach the ground, others in the church could hear it clearly.
Without exception, the expressions of everyone present changed.
Everyone had fear in their eyes and took a step or two back.
At this moment, Pastor Hall suddenly trembled and said:
"Oh my god! Where is this underground crack? Why is there such a terrifying sound? Is it hell?"
While saying these words, the guy quickly crossed himself on his chest and prayed for God's blessing.
"ah!"
There were exclamations at the scene and in the live broadcast room at the same time, and everyone was shocked.
Looking at Xiao Ran again, he fell silent.
