novelraw Chapter 898 - 517: He Says He Comes with Goodwill
Chapter 898 - 517: He Says He Comes with Goodwill
Inside the Portable Residence, Li Banfeng carefully examined the documents and studied the principles of the Magnetic Quake Cannon.
According to Shen Jingye’s description, Xiao Zhenggong was captured by Liao Zihui for aiming at the boundary line.
Li Banfeng didn’t know how Xiao Zhenggong survived, but he knew how he was captured. Newspapers across Puluo State have already reported the news, with some even featuring photos. Upon learning Xiao Zhenggong is still alive, Luo Zhengnan was frightened and immediately called Li Qi.
According to Old Luo’s description, Xiao Zhenggong’s experience was similar to Li Banfeng’s previous experience, except that the light halo from home cultivation became the boundary between territories.
Xiao Zhenggong was surrounded by the boundary, then it lit up, making him the brightest man in Puluo State that night.
The Magnetic Quake Cannon is not used to shut down the boundary line, nor does it enhance its functionality. Its sole function is to alter the trajectory and brightness of the boundary, resulting in a consequence: whoever uses the Magnetic Quake Cannon will be captured.
Having spent so much effort and resources to create such a thing, Li Banfeng felt it a bit wasted.
The Portable Residence didn’t feel any regret: "Ah Qi, since this thing is useless, dismantle it quickly, destroy the parts, and don’t bring any more trouble."
Li Banfeng shook his head and said, "Can’t say it’s completely useless."
Aside from other things, this device can change the boundary and also alter the light halo produced by home cultivation techniques, proving that the essence of the boundary is very close to the light halo of home cultivation, possibly even originally identical.
Could the boundary in Puluo State possibly have originated from a group of powerful home cultivators?
Was there once a home cultivation war, where many high-level home cultivators fought fiercely and eventually established their respective territories, which became today’s boundary?
If there was indeed such a war, the wife should have mentioned it, even if she chose not to, other magical treasures should have.
Perhaps it’s too distant in time, causing the wife to forget, and the people of Puluo State to forget as well.
But if every piece of Proper Land was contested by home cultivators through battles, why are the local deities in each area cultivators from other Taoist Sects? How did they wrestle territory from home cultivators?
The historical issues are beyond investigation, but the Magnetic Quake Cannon certainly has its utility, at least it caused a substantial change to the boundary.
Can the method of changing be altered, requires in-depth research?
Li Banfeng continued to seriously review the documents, the Portable Residence reminded: "There’s no need to look, what’s written there is craftsmanship method, not theoretical law."
Indeed, it was merely an engineering manual introducing craftsmanship methods, with little explanation of principles.
Unable to find principles, there’s no choice but to self-realize. However, academic problems involving dark matter are not something a mere undergraduate can solve.
Who can understand this field of knowledge?
Li Banfeng walked out of the Portable Residence, stood on his home’s balcony, gazing at the beautiful sunrise on the horizon.
Beautiful sunrise...
He thought of a person, as beautiful as the sunrise, Teacher Song.
Teacher Song teaches mathematics, but might be able to introduce a dark matter research expert.
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Liao Zihui personally went to the train station to bring Special Case Envoy Xu Shouming to the Defense Agency. The next phase, involving private detective Spider Bin, the inner-state entrance of Soda Kiln, and notable cases related to Zhao Xiaowan, will be under Envoy Xu’s responsibility, with Liao Zihui’s task being to fully cooperate with Envoy Xu in conducting related work.
Xu Shouming has some understanding of Puluo State; he and Liao Zihui worked there for many years, both striving towards the role of Chief Defense Envoy. Liao Zihui succeeded, while Xu Shouming was transferred back to the Outside Provinces.
Tang Huanjie knew about the special relationship between the two, concerned there might be grudges involved.
There indeed were grudges, but Liao Zihui remained calm: "The past is gone, Xu Shouming isn’t that kind of person."
At the Defense Agency, Xu Shouming clearly stated: "We must unite and fully cooperate to complete this daunting task."
Liao Zihui openly expressed: "Manpower, resources, finances, Envoy Xu just need to say the word, the Defense Agency will go all out!"
Xu Shouming smiled: "There’s a special fund for this operation, and the Defense Agency’s budget is tight. How could I possibly extend my hand to Chief Envoy Liao."
This was an explicit message to Liao Zihui, the costs will not come out of your pocket.
Liao Zihui’s expression remained natural as he nodded repeatedly.
Xu Shouming continued: "The Defense Agency is busy with official duties, and manpower is hard to allocate. It would be difficult for me to ask Chief Envoy Liao for assistance in terms of personnel."
His meaning was clear, no need for your manpower support.
This time, Xu Shouming brought quite a team, totaling 126 people, with complete personnel from various fields.
Liao Zihui smiled, nodding frequently.
Xu Shouming continued: "The higher-ups are very concerned about this special case operation and provided numerous pieces of equipment. These need to be specially secured, and I see we don’t have extra space at the Defense Agency, so this matter still requires attention from Chief Envoy Liao."
This statement expressed two meanings.
One is that resources also don’t need support from Liao Zihui.
The other is that Xu Shouming needs a special office space; he wants the task force to have its own plaque and territory, not wanting to work in the Defense Agency.
Liao Zihui agreed readily, contacting Ma Wu for help, arranging to rent a large mansion for Xu Shouming in Greenwater City.
Ma Wu was troubled, knowing he should help. After so many ventures, Liao Zihui and he had some acquaintanceship, and moreover, Liao Zihui clearly indicated that the rent would be fully paid, not a penny less, and certainly wouldn’t try to cut fares with Ma Wu.