An inconspicuous place actually hides hidden mechanisms, and all this was discovered by the least combat-capable Cao Xi and Shi Qian. At this moment, everyone realized the value of Shi Qian and Cao Xi and admired Luo Zheng's decision, as even well-trained soldiers couldn't solve the problem, yet the two handled it effortlessly without any errors. Truly, expertise requires specialization. Everyone was filled with confidence for the next move.
Ghost Hand ran to operate the winch, but Shi Qian shouted urgently, "Wait a moment."
"What's wrong?" Ghost Hand asked curiously, stopping his action.
"Take a look first," Shi Qian explained, squatting down to observe carefully with a flashlight. He noticed scales beneath the winch and said in shock, feeling fearful, "There's a mechanism. Fortunately, we didn't misstep, or there would be trouble. It's an ancient combination lock; if the scale isn't set right, the mechanism will be triggered."
