Volume 1, Chapter 25: A Five-Kilometer Range, the Divine Might of the Artillery

"Please accept this Hongwu musket, Your Majesty; consider it a token for your personal protection," Xia Jingtian said with a grin. Since he already possessed a handgun, he had no need for the Hongwu musket and simply gifted it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Divine Doctor Xia, you and Xiongying made these two muskets together, didn't you? To take the weapon my son crafted and present it to the Emperor—you certainly know how to scheme," Zhu Biao teased.

"Divine Doctor Xia, I am very pleased with the two guns you made. However, their power is still too limited. Could you possibly craft artillery with a long range and great destructive power? Ideally, something that could be mounted on city walls to defend against enemies. If you can create such a thing, I shall reward you handsomely!" Zhu Yuan...

"So it really doesn't work? My constitution is simply too robust; I can't even sleep if I want to." Zhang Sanfeng sensed the effects. The sleeping pill had dissolved the moment it touched his tongue, yet its potency was completely neutralized by his powerful physique.

Though it was only a faint remark, it caused a sudden jolt in Que'er's heart. He lifted his eyes sharply, staring intently at Bai Ningxi, seemingly questioning the truth of her words.

"Not selling? Are you so certain of the future potential value of this virtual currency? Putting aside its utility, even if virtual currency is scarce and scarcity drives value, there must be a limit to its worth. Just like gold, which is also rare in this world, there is always a ceiling to its price; once it reaches a certain point, it won't rise any further," Chen Chumo stated.

"Hongjun" nodded. Hongjun dragged his shackles as he walked out, looking back at Du Hanqing to bid him farewell. The Undead Corpse King pushed the prison bars back, shook out a cloak to wrap around Hongjun, and since Hongjun’s chains could not be undone, the Corpse King carried him horizontally in his arms.

"Damn you! Demon King! I have no grudge against you, why would you try to kill me? Are you not afraid of what Bai Yu might think?" Zhang Sanfeng said coldly.

"Since Brother Dong is so optimistic about the bar and KTV industry, and the investment is only one hundred million, then it is settled. I look forward to the good news of Brother Dong’s dividends next month. Later, I will have Hongxia send you the account details. As for the contract for the bar and KTV, there is no need to sign it; I trust Brother Dong," Chen Chumo said.

"So what if I am? I like her, what’s it to you if I look at her? All the boys in the class steal glances at her. Chen Chumo, why are you targeting only me? Are you trying to make things difficult for me? Let me give you a friendly warning: if you want to play games with me, you can't afford the cost!" Liu Bang pointed at Chen Chumo and cursed.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the Golden Phoenix Kingdom led his guards and suddenly charged into the residence of the Garrison General of the Capital City.

"It seems I can already use a portion of the power of water; I just wonder when I will be able to utilize the Three Thousand Decrees," Zhang Sanfeng muttered to himself.

Although he understood the principle of balancing work and rest, Zhang Yi felt that this principle did not seem to apply to him this time.

***

Young Master Yu’s schedule, packed from start to finish, left not only Green Bamboo shocked but also Qingyuan feeling immensely astonished.

Over three thousand years ago, during the chaotic final years of the Shang Dynasty, when King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, was crusading against King Zhou of Shang, what was recorded in folk history as a war between two dynasties was, in reality, a confrontation between the Huaxu lineage and the Cloud-Pattern Temple of Kunlun Mountain.

"It’s alright, don't worry." Jingjing patted Emily’s hand with a gentle, tender smile.

"Lin Ruonan, you... you need to take a breath and cooperate, otherwise I can't get the zipper down!" After pulling several times without success, Li Changlin grew anxious and had to ask Lin Ruonan for help.

"It must be the jade pendant that the Master gave you as a birthday gift when you turned eight!" At this moment, the Wang woman interjected.

Tian Mo had never been shy about getting rich—why would there be anything to be shy about? Such a good opportunity would be a waste to pass up. Not only did he want to go for it, but he also intended to acquire as many treasures as possible.

Seeing that Tang Piaomiao and the other two had experienced effects after taking the attribute pills, Tang Yi immediately took out the remaining attribute pills and distributed them to the trio according to their strength.

The appearance of metallic fluorescent coatings and metallic touch technology made the fat man realize he had missed out on a great deal of knowledge about this world, especially the "black technology" that had never existed on Earth.

Once Old Song spoke, the onlookers began to chime in from all sides. Upon hearing the rumors, the old man nearly fainted from anger, and he was only saved by his two sons supporting him.

Rider reached out to touch a silver-white spark that drifted before him. Feeling a burning sensation in his palm, he quickly crushed the spark with force and said to Waver.

Nangong Changyun shook his hand, and the flying sword began to take shape. The blade was dull, and on both sides of the sword, there were six cloud patterns that flowed like water, though it had not yet fully formed.

"In that case, this Aman is truly a naturally gifted creature!" Hearing Guo Ping say this, Fang Li immediately looked at Aman in a new light.

To avoid alerting the enemy and causing the hidden killer to strike again, Jun Buyu pretended to shake his head and sat cross-legged on the ground, looking helplessly lost in thought.

Lan Ruoshui and Yin Ling arrived at the battlefield and encountered Meng'erchi amidst the chaotic army. They raised their long swords and attacked from both the left and right. When Meng'erchi saw Yin Ling, he gnashed his teeth in hatred and charged straight at her, sword in hand. Lan Ruoshui was blocked by Meng'erliang, and they became locked in an inseparable struggle.

Living in this world is about mutual pursuit and admiration; if you strip all that away, all that remains is the propagation of the species.

***

The terrifying monster remained out of sight, and the rustling sounds had ceased, but the vibration of the ground gradually became more distinct, as if there were an active volcano beneath or a stampede of ten thousand horses drawing ever closer.

Fang Li wore a mischievous smile, stretched out his palm, rubbed his thumb against his index finger, and crisply spat out two words.

"That is natural. As the future young master of the Xiling family, this should have been yours to begin with," Xiling Jie said with a smile.

The man continued to toy with Ye Ling’s hair without pause, paying no heed to the attacks of the flintlocks, whispering softly.

When the weekend came around again, Jun Lin did not forget to pay another visit to the Leopard brothers.

"Shut up! Before I decide to strangle you, you had better shut your mouth!" Jin Shan-shan turned her head, glaring at Sima Sen with burning rage.

Everyone present was shrewd; the aura emitted by Bai Jie’s strength was perfectly contained, making people want to ignore him as if he were just an ordinary person. But among those present, who lacked discernment? Could a person who looked so ordinary truly be ordinary?

She raised her hand to look at the scenery outside the car, her crimson lips curling into a faint smile. She did not answer immediately, waiting so long that Wu Pingfeng thought she wouldn't respond at all, before a low reply finally drifted out.

Jin Shan-shan tugged at the corner of her lips, her eyes stinging. She lowered her head, unable to say more, and brushed past Sima Sen toward the dressing room.

Jun Lin glanced around; in the center of the restaurant's main hall, facing the front entrance, stood a large round table at least three meters in diameter.

This matter wasn't just because Liu Ci was bored; with everyone dead and the news unable to get out, the crystal mine would henceforth suffer from fewer meddlesome people coveting it.

In Wucheng Technology Village, Zhang Juan sat with a dark expression, saying nothing. Before her stood her parents and many of her close friends from the military.

Just as Li Sen’s expression shifted slightly, a clear and powerful laugh echoed from within the hall.