Heaven's Formula

It seems that Yan Qing is right.

This guy really is different!

"Since that's the case, it's easy to handle." She strikes while the iron is hot, "The main purpose of the Salvation Church is to save more innocent people from this catastrophe. There are nearly a million people in Shenzhou. The transfer will be completed within half a year—"

"Wait a minute, this is not urgent." Xia Fan shook his head.

"No rush? We are running out of time!" Li Mengyun clenched her fists, "If you really believe in Salvationism, you should..."

"What I believe is that there was indeed a terrible disaster in the past, but it does not mean that I agree that fleeing to heaven is the only way to survive. It is even unknown whether this kind of disaster will happen in the same way." Xia Fan said methodically, "Let me just say it... The source of your prophecy is what the listener saw, right?"

Ning Wanjun also realized in an instant, "You mean, what the other party heard must be true, but it is something that has already happened, and it cannot indicate the future?"

"Yes, because there are still many questions about this matter that have not been clarified. For example, since they escaped and ascended to heaven, why are we occupying the whole world now, instead of those pioneers?" Xia Fan said bluntly to Li Mengyun, "Not to mention the disaster The overthrow of everything is supposed to turn this world into a dead place full of evil spirits. Even if the chaos fades and the creatures reappear later, we should have nothing to do with the former. But in fact, we can not only understand each other's language, but also Being able to eat the same kind of food and live in the same kind of housing as them means that we are the same kind of people as them. The inheritance of ideas has not been interrupted by this, but has continued in some way.”

This undoubtedly conflicts with the doomsday disaster.

It represents that some people did not go to heaven, but they also escaped death.

Chapter 753 The Foundation of Cooperation

"This……"

Li Mengyun was dumbfounded for a moment.

Because of Xia Fan's doubts, she couldn't answer any of them.

After the Salvation Church discovered the remains of Baiyao Mountain and verified the "prophecy" of the Pope, it has been conducting non-stop investigations on the courtyard area.Soon, shocking discoveries surfaced one after another, such as the secret passage leading directly to the depths of the mountains, the endless food that can be obtained just by pressing a button, the mysterious magic weapon that transforms the energy in the body, and the digital magic weapon. Thousands of underground rooms...

But these miraculous discoveries still only represent the tip of the iceberg of the mystery of the ruins.

For them, that world is still full of fog, except for the guidance of the prophecy, the believers don't know much more than outsiders.

"Why didn't the pioneers escape the catastrophe, return to the world, and evolve into us?" Li Mengyun asked after a while.

"Because the continuation of civilization requires a base number." Xia Fan continued without hesitation, "If a sufficient number of people really escape, then they can maintain social organizations on their own, and knowledge and cognition will not Therefore, the dating. But the fact is that although we can understand the language of the forerunners, we cannot understand their technology, and there is no mention of the first pass in history, which just proves that they have not come back. Whether it is Yong Dynasty or Yong Dynasty Regardless of the previous kingdoms, they are not the descendants of those who left, but more like the inheritors of those who have not had time to escape."

Li Mengyun struggled to hear this passage.

She didn't quite understand the other party's words, but somehow she seemed to understand the meaning of the words.

...like wolves in the wild.

Three or two wolves can easily die in the snowy winter, but a pack of wolves can survive in a group for warmth.

"Then what do you mean by believing in the religion of salvation?" Li Mengyun asked straightforwardly.

"It's very simple. I believe that the Salvation Church wants to protect the common people, and I am willing to provide you with support within my ability." Xia Fan and Ning Wanjun looked at each other and replied with a smile, "In a sense, Jinxia People who are on the same front as the Salvation Cult—whether it’s good for the evil spirits or the Seven Star Privy Council.”

Is it just cooperation...

This result was originally the planned goal of her trip, and it was not in vain that she made a special trip to Jinxia to achieve it so smoothly.But it was rare for her to meet such two mavericks in power, and it was a pity that they just cooperated instead of moving as a whole.

When Li Mengyun was about to try her best to persuade her, Xia Fan spoke first.

"In addition, although the news heard can't indicate the future, it is also very important to find out what kind of disaster happened in the past. I plan to go to Baiyao Mountain to investigate the Salvation Church and the courtyard area, just like you visited Jinxia City .I don’t know what the Venerable’s opinion is?”

He is willing to go to the depths of the mountains?

This proposal lifted Li Mengyun's spirit.

Well, when he really witnessed those inconceivably magnificent sights, maybe his thoughts would change.Persuasion at that time should be more effective.

"It would be the best thing if you are willing to go back to heaven with me." She immediately agreed, "The Church of Salvation also welcomes your visit."

"It doesn't matter where you go?" Ning Wanjun lowered her voice and whispered into Xia Fan's ear, "Their predecessors were the Heimen Sect."

"It doesn't matter, there is the Jinxia army behind me." Xia Fan also whispered back, "I always feel that there are extremely important secrets hidden in that place, and I really can't let go if I don't go and see for myself."

"Then remember to bring Gan, Yan Qing and others with you... Jinxia City does not need the protection of so many high-ranking alchemists for the time being."

"But you can't have no one staring at you." Xia Fan thought for a while, "Otherwise, you can go with me."

"Eh?" Ning Wanjun's heart skipped a beat, her voice was obviously a little higher, "Is it really okay to do this? I've been in a coma for so long..."

"You are Her Royal Highness, so you can go wherever you want." Xia Fan said disapprovingly, "Besides, Jinxia can maintain normal operation after you disappear for three months, let alone leave for about a week at most this time."

A delighted smile appeared on Ning Wanjun's face. She nodded quickly without much hesitation, "Alright, I'll let Qiuyue pretend to be me in the villa later on. No one will be able to see the flaw in a few days."

There was already some excitement in her tone.

Only then did Xia Fan cough twice, and turned his head to look at Venerable Shengtian, "Since everyone is an accomplice on the same front and is willing to cooperate, let's talk about specific matters next."

……

After some friendly negotiations, Li Mengyun was a little embarrassed to find that the Salvation Church had very limited chips to put on the table.

Originally, they held the biggest negotiating capital - food, but it was dispensable to Jin Xia.The city's food production can not only meet the needs of the whole city, but also provide to all parts of Shenzhou.The other party didn't know if she didn't mention it, but she was really surprised when she mentioned it. The output of fish and shellfish alone exceeded the total amount of aquatic products in Qiguo in the past five years. God knows how Jinxia salvaged so much seafood.

The same is true for patio clothes and shoes.After Shenzhou was integrated, the industrial division of labor was quickly completed in accordance with the planning of the Bureau. The original cotton and leather production areas were integrated by the local branch. Farmers and hunters no longer have to worry about being bought by big businessmen at low prices, and the buying and selling prices are all transparent. According to the announcement, the textile factory was established by the government, and its production capacity has been greatly improved.Even though it will not be as rich as the food supply in half a year, it is still no problem to meet the basic needs of the people of Shenzhou.

On the other hand, on the side of the Salvation Church, there are quite a lot of things they hope to obtain.

The most important is undoubtedly the weapons.

The depths of Baiyao Mountain are surrounded by miasma, and birds and beasts are difficult to get through. They have no self-supply ability at all. Arrows, knives and guns are all captured from outside, and if they are broken, one will be lost. Therefore, the issue of equipment has always been the sect's heart. pain.

Li Mengyun had long heard that Jinxia had repelled round after round of attacks by the Allied Forces of Ten States with the help of powerful new weapons.Since these weapons can suppress low-level alchemists on the battlefield, they can also deal with those annoying ghosts and demons.If Jin Xia is willing to give these weapons to the Salvation Cult for use, then their ability to resist evil attacks will be greatly improved.

In addition, medicine primers, bandages, quilts, shovels and other war preparations are also things that the Salvation Church needs in large quantities.

Of course, there is also the shaking lights she saw at the concert.

If they can completely light up the depths of the courtyard, their success rate of counterattack will undoubtedly increase a lot.

And these usually cost money to buy.

But the Salvation Church doesn't have much money in hand.

Chapter 754

This is not surprising, because food and clothing can be self-sufficient, and the refugees who are willing to follow them do not have much savings, so there is almost no silver circulation within the sect.

The only income of the Salvation Church comes from the local treasury silver seized during the siege, which is basically a source of water, and it is okay to use it to buy some urgently needed daily necessities, but it seems stretched to buy weapons on a large scale.

Judging from what the princess and Xia Fan wanted, Jinxia was not opposed to selling weapons, and even kindly gave a price list.Among them, the weapon called "air rifle" is the main equipment used by Jinxia's army, and the price of one is as high as 300 taels of silver, which makes Li Mengyun gasp.

All in all, she needs at least a million taels of silver to reach a relatively satisfactory deal with Jinxia.

While Li Mengyun was staring at the price list in a dilemma, Xia Fan took the initiative to ask, "Is your sect worrying about money? If you can't get the money for the time being, I can also provide other payment methods."

"What is it?" she answered almost instantly.The moment the words came out of her mouth, Li Mengyun realized that she had exposed the inside story of the Salvation Church's lack of money, and her face could not help but feel a little hot.But the threat of evil spirits is real, and the face of the sect does not matter in front of the lives of soldiers.

"Jinxia can deliver some of the goods you want in the form of bookkeeping first. As for the things in exchange..." Xia Fan paused slightly, "I can wait until I go to the patio area to see it before making a decision. In addition, Baiyao Mountain also needs Open to Jinxia City, people who have been authorized by the Bureau can go to Baiyao Mountain to develop resources, exchange technology, or conduct business activities."

This means that a mountain area that has been closed for decades will welcome outsiders.

Li Mengyun frowned, "This... I have to ask the Pope for his opinion. You should know that neither the Qixing Privy Council nor the King Yong want the Salvation Church to continue to exist."

"I understand, so I'm talking about limited opening." Xia Fan said happily, "People who have been certified by the Bureau represent Jinxia's official identity. I can guarantee that they will not be Seven Star's spies or Yongwang's subordinates, evil spirits." Infected people are even less likely."

"You mean it's equivalent to government contacts?"

"You may think so."

Li Mengyun's expression improved a lot, "I think His Excellency the Pope will not refuse. Then... I need weapons, medicine primers and shock lamps, as well as the principles of their use."

If you don't know the principle, the Qi-sensing person will have no way to drive these equipment with the talisman magic weapon as the core.

"Of course," Xia Fan replied, "I will send someone to guide you until you fully master how to use it."

"The Salvation Church will definitely remember Jinxia's help." She suddenly felt that the man in front of her was much more pleasing to the eye—although he was younger, he was more reasonable and far-sighted than most people in power. "By the way, besides that, I have a personal request."

"Please speak."

"Miss Li and I had a very happy conversation, and I feel like we hate being late." Li Mengyun took a deep breath and said, "Since you also plan to go to Baiyao Mountain, can you let her continue to accompany me during this time?"

……

It can be said that the first meeting with the Salvation Cult went smoother than Xia Fan expected.

He originally thought that this kind of organization that has been hidden for decades and only came out to stir up troubles until the chaos of the world first appeared would often have a kind of paranoid and arrogance that is difficult to correct, but after talking with Venerable Shengtian, he found that the other party was quite pragmatic. There is no sense of alienation that is beyond human, and the plans are quite precise, which is precisely the basic quality of a mature political system.

Rather than saying that the other party is a sect, it is more like a "regime in exile" that survived the Yong Dynasty.

Since the other party is far from the Heimen Sect, which is rumored to be doing all kinds of evil, the idea of ​​snatching all the people the other party has recruited and giving it to Jin Xia is temporarily shelved.After all, Xia Fan is not sure whether the only way to escape the disaster is by relying on the escape tower. If they have to go to Baiyao Mountain to seek refuge in the end, the situation will be more embarrassing.

Now the Jinxia Army is annexing the Ganzhou Fortress in a destructive way. When he finds out the details of the Escape Tower and the Kingdom of Heaven, Ganzhou will probably be completely under Jinxia's rule.Once the two states are connected, it will be an easy decision for Jin Xia whether she chooses the prophesied escape plan or confronts the evil disaster head-on.

Not far from the auditorium, Xia Fan suddenly saw a white figure in the courtyard.

He immediately walked over.

"It's been a long journey."

Luo turned around slightly, revealing an elegant smile, "Just walk around?"

"Yeah." Xia Fan nodded.

The two of them passed through the courtyard and came to the high place of the villa—he could overlook most of Jinxia City and the sparkling sea to the east.

"I wanted to prepare a gift for you, but I didn't expect to end up empty-handed." Luo Qingqing briefly described what he had seen and heard in Youzhou and what happened to the Luo family, "The farther you are from Shenzhou, the farther you are from Shenzhou. , the more I can feel that the flames of war and disasters are not far away from the world, even if the court falls and the Privy Council disbands, there will be other people to fill the vacancy of power, and the methods are a hundred times more brutal than the former."

"Because the rogues and defeated soldiers don't need to think about the issue of governance in the future, so naturally they don't have so many worries when they start." Xia Fan turned his head to look at the other party—compared to a few months ago, Luo Qingqing's appearance is not too much. There are many changes, she is still wearing a plain white robe, and she wears a gray cloth eyepatch on her face; her long black hair is dragged to her waist, and the ends of her hair are a little rough. Obviously, she hasn't been taken care of much along the way, but this still does not affect her ecstasy. The temperament of the world.

However, she has undergone some changes. Compared with the strong feeling of a hermit in the world when they reunited, she is not so indifferent at this moment, as if she can be touched by reaching out.

She has truly entered the chaotic and ever-changing secular world from being a disciple of a family full of stars and moons.

"Indeed." Luo gently admitted, "For many people, life has not improved because of the disintegration of the Privy Council, on the contrary, it has become worse. Otherwise, the Salvation Church would not have won over ten people so smoothly. Thousands of people."

"Will you regret your original decision?" Xia Fan was suddenly curious.

"How is it possible?" Luo turned his head slightly, and said without hesitation, "The original order is just a prison. Although it will make some people feel at a loss after breaking it, a better order will also gain space for new life. I think What I’m telling you is that choosing Jinxia City was the most correct choice I’ve ever made.”

She paused, with a natural smile on her face, "In fact, I've only been away for a few months, and this place already makes me feel homesick."

"Really?" Xia Fan couldn't help grinning, winked at her and said, "Welcome home."

"Well, I'm back."

Chapter 755 The Mistress' New Whereabouts

After nightfall, Xia Fan stayed in the villa.

Although in the past, due to business issues, I often stayed overnight in the villa, but after the princess woke up this time, she allocated half of the palace compound on the mountainside to him. became settled.

Xia Fan chose a small two-story building as his study and master bedroom, and the rest remained basically the same—after all, a house of [-] square meters is definitely more than enough for living.

Just as he was flipping through the courtyard paintings drawn by Luo Qingqing and others, the maid outside the house knocked on the door, "My lord, the person in charge of Ninghua Bank wants to see you."

"Oh?" Xia Fan thought for a while before realizing who the other party was referring to, "Please come in."

"Yes." Not long after the maid left, two footsteps sounded in the corridor.

The door opened, and the first person to enter the study was "Mr. Three-Eyed" Fletton, and behind him was a masked woman in a purple robe.

Xia Fan immediately understood, it seemed that the person who really wanted to see him was the latter.

"Your Highness, I wonder if Jinxia's life can satisfy you?" He asked with a smile.

"I can't find any faults except that the food I eat is quite different from Natatin." Hua Lin lifted the veil and sat down opposite Xia Fan. Say, I like it."

"As long as you are satisfied." Xia Fan got up and poured her a cup of green tea that he drank.Due to the large number of ships coming from the West Pole at present, the identity of Princess Mu Ye has been kept secret, in case Natalin finds out that she has escaped from the Holy Wing Islands.This is probably why she chose to visit in the middle of the night. "So, what is your Highness looking for me this time?"

Hua Lin looked at Feleton, who nodded and replied, "Are you planning to go to Baiyao Mountain? My master hopes to go with you."

Xia Fan was slightly taken aback, "Where did you get this news?"

The envoys of the Salvation Church are visiting in the name of a caravan, and the people who know the details of Venerable Shengtian are Yan Qing, Gan and others from the Privy Council of the Bureau of Affairs. During the meeting, only Ning Wanjun and himself were present. The information is really a bit strange.

"You don't need to suspect that I have bribed people from the government." Fleidon said bluntly, "This is just my speculation through various reports from the Bureau of Affairs-Jinxia put the more fertile willows, and Gyeongju did not move, but gave priority to it. Sending troops to the barren Ganzhou, combined with the news that the Salvation Church is moving to Ganzhou, must be due to the unknown special value of this area, so it is worthwhile for both parties to do so."

"But this can only deduce the overall situation. How did you know that Jin Xia had contacted the Salvation Cult?"

"Because the guards patrolling the streets have changed—please don't get me wrong, I didn't spy on the arrangements of the police station, it's just the bank... No, the bank is always easy to obtain all kinds of information, and the speaker will not realize Is there any high-value information in these gossips?" Fleidon spread his hands, "It may be difficult for outsiders to discover the transfer of patrollers, but it is not difficult for locals. Changes in daily deployment are usually due to important guests visiting , but the Bureau did not make any notification, which shows that the identity of the visitor is quite sensitive...just like His Highness Hua Lin. That's why I guessed that the visitor is the ambassador of the Salvation Church."

Xia Fan looked at him in surprise for a while, "You did the same in Natatin and King Xila?"

"Yes, this is a personal habit." Fleidon admitted, "Compared to buying key people, this kind of scattered intelligence collection is more covert, even just ordinary conversations, you can know the subtle changes in a region .If you find this behavior offensive, I can only sincerely apologize..."

"But the habit of collecting intelligence cannot be changed, right?" Xia Fan joked.

"This... As long as the bank exists for a day, it will inevitably collect a lot of information, unless..."

"Okay, I didn't mean to blame you." Xia Fan waved his hand, interrupting Mr. Three-Eyed.Although he knew that this person was very well-informed when he was in the Holy Wing Islands, he still underestimated the intelligence talent of the other party.Jinxia has only been here for less than half a month, and she has already covered every corner of the city. He even wonders if it is a bit inferior to let the other party be the president of a bank. "Then how did you know that I was going to Baiyao Mountain?"

You must know that this is a matter decided at today's talks, and it is absolutely impossible to reflect it in the streets and alleys.