Zhang Zian actually had not wanted to say "digging empty." Instead, he'd wanted to say "Sorry to interrupt" and then make a slow retreat. However, he was feeling anxious, and in the heat of the moment, he could not remember what that word was in Japanese. To make matters worse, Richard was not cooperating and kept his mouth firmly shut, making no attempt at speaking.
He suddenly thought of the Western female tourist who'd bumped into him when he'd entered the pyramid. It was no wonder she'd hurriedly walked away from the pyramid. Perhaps she had also witnessed the strange behavior of these people, which made her feel uneasy and disgusted. Rather than feeling unsafe, she might've been better off leaving early.
