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In the city of Wu middle of the northeastern part of the huge city stood a tall castle. The grand, majestic and imposing castle stood aloft within a wide s.p.a.cious state which belongs to the royal family of Wu. The grayish hue of the castle against the golden light of the morning sun made everything in this place looks peaceful and serene.

From the structure and its surroundings, one can see that the castle has been in existence for thousands of years. And under the rule of the Wu family, the kingdom slowly prospered and became strong. Not only that, but they also receive great help from the Xi family of the Xi Empire because of the constant war in the borders of the kingdom.

Hence, the Wu kingdom and the Wu family grew in power.

When Qian Li and her group arrived in the city gates after a day of traveling through carriages, they saw a huge city within the horizon.

"Wow, is this the Great city of Wu? It looks like the Great city of Xi, but a little ancient." One of the members of the team said.

The others just nod their head in agreement. They all have been to the city of Xi and saw how majestic it was. And after the reconstruction and the changes inside the city for the past few months, it became more imposing and grand. Hence they view the great city of Wu to look like an ancient city.

"Well, captain… how do you think these people were able to discover the phone? I mean, that technology should only exist in our s.h.i.+ County right?"

"Yeah, even if they have those people they called high-level artificer, it would still be hard to make the phone, right?"

Upon hearing her subordinates, Qian Li's mind was dragged back to reality. She then turns her head towards them.

"The technology of the phone is very simple. Even if these people lived a primitive life before, it doesn't mean that they can't learn. Maybe there is a master in the midst of these ancient people." she said with a smile.

Then someone from behind them cleared his throat.

"Ahem… Ahem…" Fu Rong Bai tried to attract the attention of the rest because she didn't want old man Gung Xi to feel offended.

In this travel, the two seem to form good chemistry as they silently discuss things on the side not minding the other gazes at them.

When Gung Xi noticed the beautiful middle-aged woman trying to think of his feelings he felt touched. It has been a long time since he felt something like this in his life as a cultivator. Ever since advancing to the nascent realm, he already felt his own body recovering from his old age. And of course, since he has advanced to the nascent realm his lifespan has also increased by a thousand.

With a slight nod of his head, he gave Fu Rong Bai a courteous smile. This made her blush a little and her heartbeat erratic. She didn't know what these feelings are because when she was already at an old age, she thought that her life would have already ended without experiencing more to it than just helping others.

But ever since her village traveled and entered mortal haven which is now called s.h.i.+n County, everything changes. She learned many things and she discovered her powers. Then her physique slowly changed from an old woman to her younger self making her the topic of envy inside the base.

But instead of chasing after the leisure of life, she was once again attracted to cultivating her powers and researching more about it. Hence she has never experienced the feelings she is having right now.

When the rest of the people saw her reaction, they showed a faint smile.

As the group slowly entered the city, they suddenly noticed something different. The people inside the city are using something that looks familiar to them and when they saw the object, everyone showed an amazed expression on their faces.

"It's true! Phones are being used in this place too."

"Yeah, look at that, it's like the same low-end phone models we have in s.h.i.+n County."

"Looks someone is using a high end, five liner screen phone over there… that man must be rich right?"

"Wait… what's that?"

Suddenly everyone's attention was turned towards a pudgy looking young man wearing a blue robe. Around that young man are people wearing the same robe. They seem to be taking out something from a box half the size of a person. And when they took out the thing, they began to do some tinkering with it and then inserted a low-grade spirit stone inside.

Then the thing slowly floated to the air and as if a ghost disappears.

But what surprises everyone is not the thing that floated in the air, but the phone that the pudgy young man is holding.

"Is… is that a small computer? How… how can they have that here?"

"This is impossible, who might the person responsible for this be? I think he is a genius like Elder Wan Bing."

"This is really getting interesting, I can't wait to see their laboratory and discuss with them."

The enthusiastic voices of those in charge of technology within the group echoed through the carriage.

Suddenly, the pudgy young man turned to look at the road and saw the huge carriage being pulled by four Neighs. Then he immediately showed a happy expression as he dialed a number on the LCD phone that he personally and painstakingly crafted.

This is because, this kind of phone in the city is one of a kind and only his brother and master, s.h.i.+n Jiao, has a more advanced phone than his.

"The delegates from the main city of the empire are here! Tell everyone to get ready at the academy." He said as he showed a happy expression.

He was informed of this a few days ago when s.h.i.+n Jiao was gone on a mission.

Tong Lei has been really busy these days helping with setting up more transceivers inside and outside the city. What they have just launched today was the last piece of the transceiver to complete the coverage inside the city. Then their next goal is the long-range transmitter that they are waiting to complete after s.h.i.+n Jiao comes back from his academy mission.

As the caravan enters the city and directly went to the palace, many people began to spread the news that a caravan with an insignia of the Xi Empire has entered the city.

This made everyone feel a little scared.

Due to the incoming war, everyone is on tenterhooks as they prepare for it. And the arrival of an envoy from the empire means something is going to happen.

…

Upon reaching the palace, everyone dismounted the carriage and was awed by the spectacle and grandiose view of the estate.

Then they saw a few figures slowly walking towards them.

When Gung Xi saw the two figures with the crowd of people approaching their group, he immediately walks forward.

"Your highnesses, crown prince and 2nd prince, elder Gung Xi greets you!" Old man Gung Xi said with a bow.

When the two saw the old man, they immediately showed a surprised expression on their faces.

"Grandpa Gung Xi! Is that you? How… you… you've advanced to the nascent realm! This is great! This is a happy occasion!" suddenly a young man stepped forward.

The second prince, prince Li Yan Xi showed a genuinely happy expression on his face. He has admired a lot of cultivators inside the empire, and Gung Xi is one of those cultivators. This is because he has seen the experience of the old man, and was truly astounded of his feats. Although the old man didn't receive any merits for anything he did back then, he didn't care. All he wanted is to cultivate, so after every empire mission, he would not be seen anywhere but inside his cave.

And his past time would be to talk to the 2nd prince who would always visit him every now and then.

"Young Prince, you've grown… I've heard of your feats in the borders and I am glad that you are fine. Thank you for a.s.sisting the crown prince in this upcoming war." Gung Xi said while cupping his hands.

The group then walks towards the castle where the king of the Wu kingdom is waiting along with some of his ministers and advisors. The discussion is going to be very important for the advancement of the technological prowess of the empire; hence they are giving it great importance due to the emperor's command.

…

Meanwhile…

Inside a forest stood a young man on top of a hoverboard while gazing at a group of young people who wore disheveled clothing.

The trees of the forest around them have traces of extreme fighting where many people are scattered roundabout. Although they look dead, yet if one could observe those people closely they can notice that they are still breathing.

s.h.i.+n Jiao have spared their lives, for no reason at all.

In his mind, he just feels magnanimous at this time.

But everyone around him is thinking differently, they are looking at him like they are looking at a bloodthirsty monster.

Although the group has poured out everything they have, they are still of no match for the young man in front of them. In their hearts, they now know the reason why the 2nd great elder of the Nian clan was killed.

If they know that what happened back then was just a lucky fluke on s.h.i.+n Jiao's part, then they would think that s.h.i.+n Jiao is the luckiest person alive.

But then, right now is different.

Due to the enhancement of his physique and the combination of his artificial and mind dantian power, he is able to last in fights, unlike ordinary cultivators. This along with his artifacts and gears, then the fight is like a testing ground for s.h.i.+n Jiao to test out many of the things he has crafted.

As the remaining people look at s.h.i.+n Jiao in fear, the leader who looks worse than the rest gritted his teeth. He would now spend the rest of his energy and even sacrifice his life just to make sure that his teammates would be safe.

"Well, guys… I think I have enough fun don't you think so?" s.h.i.+n Jiao said with a smile.

Then he lifted his hand with his palm extended towards the people in front.

When s.h.i.+n Jiao did this, the young woman within the crowd suddenly showed a determined look on her face.

In this fight, she didn't attack s.h.i.+n Jiao because she feels that ganging on someone is not her style. Hence, she just a.s.sisted her teammates and her Qi was not expended too much.

But now, everything is going to be more dangerous. And she is determined to help at all costs.

So when s.h.i.+n Jiao lifted his arm with his palm facing them a dangerous premonition overcame her judgment as she dashed forward while taking out something from her robe.