Encouraged by his enthusiasm, everyone filed in, entered the store, and opened the door to a new world.

The soldiers guarding the city gate took a leaflet, then went into the department store to inspect it. They then came to Yang Kaishun and questioned him. Fifteen minutes later, they left with a few items.

The guards rushed to the county government office to report, and the prefect, upon hearing this, sent an urgent report to the imperial court.

That night, several items and memorials were delivered to the emperor's study.

The emperor, who was still reviewing the document, took a look and immediately ordered the chief eunuch to circulate it to several other key ministers.

He then received a battery-operated desk lamp, which he immediately fell in love with.

"What are your thoughts, my esteemed ministers? Is Huanzhu Department Store a good or a bad thing? Should we obstruct it or let it run rampant?"

The ministers were still savoring the story when the chief eunuch reminded them, and they respectfully bowed and kowtowed.

"Your Majesty, I believe this story has brought shame upon you..."

“Your Majesty, this old minister does not think so. The story is quite novel and interesting, and all the characters are upright. The emperor in the story is a wise and virtuous ruler. Moreover, making such a fuss over a matter of entertainment for the common people may lose their support. It would be better to send an envoy to investigate first.”

"I agree. We have never heard of any of the goods mentioned. They even claim that there is nothing they don't have, only things we can't imagine. If this is false, it is just a merchant's trick of exaggeration, and the petty people are nothing to fear. If it is true, it would be a good thing if the boss behind it were such a talented person who could be used by the court."

……

"What you all say makes sense. If that's the case, then let's do it that way." The emperor issued the order, and everyone bowed their heads again to obey.

The messenger was dispatched overnight to Fuzhou County.

Early the next morning.

After Gu Xixi woke up and got dressed, she begged Brother Tongzi to take her back to his study in the modern world.

As she put the items Shen Qingyan had used into the Tracking Cauldron, she muttered, "This reward was given to me from my last mission, right? So, does the process of using it count as part of the reward process, and therefore coming back won't be considered a violation..."

"From now on, the first thing you should do every morning when you wake up is to send me back. Brother Tong, please set a reminder for me. Current progress is 9.5%, which is great. Everything is going according to plan."

Gu Xixi closed the safe, stood up and turned around, only to find the plump white bird perched on Shen Qingyan's shoulder.

She immediately laughed and picked up the bird, "Silly bird, did the human-machine interface confuse you? Just treat it as your master."

Why should a bird take things so seriously? Just let it believe it's right and be happy.

Gu Xixi looked at Shen Qingyan, stared into his eyes for several seconds, and then casually put the bird back on his shoulder.

Shen Qingyan grasped Gu Xixi's wrist through his sleeve, and their gazes shifted, instantly transporting them back to the Fortune Inn in the desert.

The plump white bird he carried was gone; he hadn't brought it with him.

Today, Chu Feng changed into a stylish and imposing outfit, with a sniper rifle on his back, a pistol at his waist, and a high-tech sword hilt in his hand.

"A new research product?" Gu Xixi reached out and took it, pressed the switch, and a red light gradually appeared, shaped like a sword.

Damn, the martial arts world is using lightsabers? Are we really going to enter interstellar warfare?

"Leader Chu specially obtained this, saying that it would definitely be cool for me to use this name to match the Six Meridians Divine Sword, and it would be perfect for showing off. It would definitely shock the entire martial arts world."

Chu Feng took it back and hung it on the other side of his waist. Then he took out another one from his pocket and handed it to Gu Xixi. "You have the silver one, so Lord Shen doesn't need it, right?"

Chu Feng's tone suddenly changed, but "Shen Qingyan" ignored him and simply pointed to the courtyard.

"The car outside is the one I prepared for the martial arts competition. What do you think?"

Did they come to me willingly, vying for my favor?

she likes!

Gu Xixi suppressed a laugh, gave Chu Feng a encouraging look, and immediately strode out.

Inside the courtyard, there was a four-horse carriage with a maroon and gold design.

The carriage was exquisitely detailed and decorated with lavish spending. It was more like a mobile house than a carriage, and even had a separate, whole green plant and flowering tree on it.

There is also an open space around the "house" where people can stand, and four handsome male bodhisattvas stand on it.

They all have eight-pack abs, smooth and beautiful chest muscle lines, and a collective tough guy look; they are all handsome and dashing.

Each male bodhisattva held a box shaped like a gold ingot, which was filled with glittering gold and silver leaves—it was outrageously extravagant.

Behind the carriage were seats reserved for the special forces soldiers.

The tall, magnificent horses were lined up in neat rows, and the saddles on them were all equally luxurious and extravagant.

Gu Xixi stared wide-eyed, then asked her last concern, "If they distribute the gold and silver leaves they have, won't they be deducted from my private coffers or the proceeds of this transaction?"

Shen Qingyan turned around expressionlessly, looking utterly helpless. "No."

Gu Xixi was secretly pleased, but her expression remained calm and indifferent. "Not bad, it's somewhat to my liking. Notify everyone to assemble and depart for the martial arts tournament!"

She thought through all the sad things in the first half of her life before she could suppress the crazy smile on her lips. As she walked towards the car, a male bodhisattva reached out his hand to her, "Master."

Owner……

Owner!!?

Gu Xixi was about to place her hand on it when the male bodhisattva withdrew his hand, his movements somewhat mechanical.

Shen Qingyan took her wrist through the handkerchief, his tone somewhat cold, "You like it?"

Gu Xixi, unafraid of death, nodded, "I like it!"

Who doesn't like to look at male bodhisattvas?

Shen Qingyan: ...

"They are super-intelligent bodyguards, and they're included in your mission rewards. It's just a matter of whether you can get them."

With a gentle tug, Shen Qingyan pulled Gu Xixi into the carriage.

The carriage was about five or six square meters in size, furnished with a small round table, tea and snacks, and soft leather chairs.

Gu Xixi sat down, nodding repeatedly. "This is great, the first time I've ever received such treatment." She wished she had let Chu Feng provoke him sooner.

Chu Feng squeezed in and sat in the chair furthest away from the two of them. He saw a touchscreen music player on the table and pressed play.

The music played softly and slowly; it was a farewell song!

Not quite right for the occasion, Chu Feng changed the song again, several times, but still... He couldn't find the interface to add other tracks.

Chu Feng frowned, deflated, "Brother Tongzi, I didn't expect you to actually like this song."

Gu Xixi's expression turned serious and inquisitive. "Why is this the only song on your playlist? Do you really like it, or... have you heard it before?"

She sang this song before, when bidding farewell to Shen Qingyan in the Great Huang Dynasty.

"It's a system-provided feature, right? This is the first time I've used this carriage, and the first time I've heard it... The melody is quite nice, I like it."

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