Chapter 52

The research on the Rune Steam Engine.

Had been going on for a long time.

Yesterday there was a major breakthrough; now, they only needed to transport the special ores from The Chasm to conduct the final test.

Su Han said in surprise: "So fast?"

"Hmm, actually it could have been finished a few days ago. It's just that the ores tested didn't quite match the data in the books.

So it was delayed."

Sucrose answered truthfully.

If the progress hadn't been smooth.

She wouldn't have snuck away to come here.

The banquet lasted until eight in the evening before ending.

Those who consumed the Qilin meat were busy going back to digest the power.

And the remaining Qilin meat was stored away.

After all, one must digest the power within the meat after eating it; if one just eats it without digesting.

Then it would be a waste.

Night fell.

Su Han returned to his room, took off his coat, and prepared to take a shower.

But who would have thought that at this moment.

Shenhe pushed the door open and entered.

Seeing him shirtless, she not only didn't leave, but instead untied her red rope and walked toward him.

"Uh... what are you doing..."

Su Han was startled; with a man and a woman alone, what was the meaning of taking off clothes?

Especially since Shenhe’s clothes already had little fabric.

Once the red rope was untied.

There was only a layer of black silk left.

This temptation was simply astonishing!

Shenhe’s movements didn't stop; instead, she said seriously: "Sleeping with you yesterday had a very good effect, so I came over.

Besides, didn't Master tell you to be with me?"

She gently placed her coat on the cabinet.

The hair on her head also fell behind her back.

Beautiful and soul-stirring.

Su Han stood frozen in place; it was true that it was said like that.

But entering the door and taking off clothes like this, what kind of cadre could withstand this test?

Do you think I'm not a man?

Shenhe bent down to take off her shoes and came to the inside of the bed, leaving exactly enough space for one person next to her.

Su Han rubbed the tip of his nose.

Should he just sleep like this?

Anyway, he wouldn't be at a loss, he just hoped no one would come to visit today. ===== CHAPTER 149 =====

When the bright light penetrated the window and shone on the bed.

Su Han woke up from his sleep on time.

He looked down at his arms.

He saw Shenhe hanging on him like a koala.

He gently brushed aside her hair.

He saw that her fair face was full of relaxation.

He remembered that Shenhe was a light sleeper, waking up at the slightest disturbance, so did she wake up with what he did?

Su Han observed for a while.

Shenhe maintained her calm breathing without any movement.

It seemed she was still sleeping.

Suddenly, he felt like teasing her, reaching his finger toward her nose.

Then he pinched her ear.

Just as he was about to stroke her smooth long hair.

Shenhe opened her eyes.

Su Han’s hand stopped in mid-air, and he said awkwardly: "Uh, you're awake..."

"Mm. Just woke up..."

Shenhe didn't seem to care about his actions, instead looking up out the window.

When she saw the sky was bright.

A flash of joy crossed her eyes.

Without the red rope.

She had slept very well for the second time.

It seemed Master was right.

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Being by this man's side, she would indeed be incredibly relaxed.

"187" No longer needing to worry about the baleful energy in her body.

"Today I plan to go to Guili Plains; are you staying here, or..."

"Wherever you go, I go."

Shenhe didn't wait for him to finish, decisively choosing to follow.

It just so happened she had nothing to do, and following him would allow her to learn more about how to get along with people.

Arriving at the Jade Chamber.

Everyone was already up, and Keqing had even left without eating.

Su Han picked up a small steamed bun and asked: "What triggered her?"

"I think it's yesterday's matter." Ningguang sipped her black tea and smiled: "She, she is always unwilling to admit defeat... annoyed because the Fatui were spying.

Yet she had to rely on the Adepti for help.

Today she probably went to train the Millelith; actually, this is also good.

By training more, those Millelith will improve their strength very quickly."

That batch of secret troops had already consumed the Blood Bodhi yesterday, and some captain-level ones were even allocated a piece of Qilin meat the size of a cookie.

Su Han asked: "Are there any among them whose strength is improving rapidly?"

"Hmm, six people have already mastered the power of Armament Haki. Their strength is improving very quickly, and the others are stimulated, practicing from morning until night every day.

I didn't expect them to be so motivated."

Ningguang couldn't help but marvel; she naturally knew the training volume of the Millelith.

However, those practicing Haki had ten times the training volume of ordinary soldiers.

Some were even twenty times.

It was simply too crazy.

Su Han laughed upon hearing this: "You don't understand this; without a Vision, for them, they are mortals for life, but when an opportunity to defeat a Vision-bearer is placed before them.

Ask yourself, who could remain calm!"

Mo Na nodded repeatedly, expressing strong agreement.

"This is the only path for mortals at the moment; if it were me, I would practice with my life, then defeat those Vision-bearers.

Let them see.

Without a Vision, one can still become very strong!" ===== CHAPTER 150 =====

Everyone laughed.

Mo Na’s words indeed spoke the hearts of those people.

After eating and drinking their fill.

Su Han and the others boarded the Merry and headed to Guili Plains.

Except for Ganyu who needed to work at Yuehai Pavilion.

Everyone else went.

Arriving at Guili Plains again.

Quite a few people had already gathered here, and there were even shops and vendors.

The laboratory area.

Was a special military zone.

Food and water were specially supplied, so there was no need to worry about safety issues.

Hu Tao looked at the bustling street and said in surprise: "When I came a few days ago, it was very quiet here; how is it so lively now?"

"Liyue merchants have a very keen grasp of business opportunities. When you came last time, Lady Ningguang ordered a blockade.

It has only gradually opened up in the last few days.

Perhaps, in the future, this place will be even more prosperous than Liyue Harbor."

Baiwen, who was nearby, explained slowly.

The convenience of transportation.

And the existence of the train.

The prosperity of Guili Plains was visible to the naked eye.

Su Han looked at the ores transported over last night and said: "For the first voyage, let's connect this place with The Chasm first. That way, transporting ores will become simple."

"I have already prepared for it, and even the tracks have been built."

"So fast?"

Su Han was a bit surprised.

He didn't expect Ningguang to have prepared everything already.

At this time, Ningguang took out a map, placed it on the wall, and said: "The route I prepared is from The Chasm, passing through Lingju Pass and Mount Tianheng, traversing the entrance of Liyue Harbor.

Straight to Guili Plains.

This way the train doesn't conflict, and the route can even allow people from Liyue Harbor to go straight to Guili Plains or even Mondstadt."

Everyone looked at the map.

The red line had already marked the route map.

And the yellow areas were already completed.

The railway had even been built near the Dawn Winery.

Everyone marveled at the speed of the track construction.

Ningguang smiled and said: "When the plan was confirmed, I started calling workers to build the tracks. I don't understand those alchemy and engineering skills.

But there are people in the city who understand tracks.

Anyway, I pay, and those unemployed miners from the Shenglu Hall are very happy to have such a job.

Otherwise, you would think it could be dragged out for so long."

Originally, the General Affairs Office paid.

To support these workers with low wages.

However, seeing that the plan was feasible, Ningguang directly stepped in to recruit workers.

The construction of the railway.

Actually started from that day, with the efforts of tens of thousands of miners working day and night.

Otherwise, it would truly be impossible to achieve such an outrageous result.

And at this moment, Su Han also understood.

Why the minerals were insufficient.

Because they were all taken by Ningguang to build the railway, so naturally, the minerals were not enough.

Subsequently, they arrived at the factory.

The Rune Steam Engine had been manufactured.

And installed on the locomotive.

Sucrose adjusted it for a while and nodded: "It can begin; the train is ready for a test run!"

"Then let's begin; target Liyue Harbor, depart!!!"

Ningguang gave the order.

And the train's starter began to light up.

The Rune Steam Engine uses multiple energy sources.

One can choose to burn coal, or choose to absorb Electro Slimes.

Yes, you read that right.

Making them into batteries, the effect is very good.

Using potion alchemy, one can erase the low-end consciousness of the Slimes and use them as a storage device.

The entire bottom of the train.

Was densely packed with purple Electro Slimes.

So, there was no need to worry about energy issues.

Accompanied by the roar of the chimney.

The Panda train started.

The speed was about eighty miles.

Because it was a test run, the speed was not too fast.

However, the speed of this train was already very fast for transportation in this era.

The woo-woo little train.

Pulled goods and people toward Liyue Harbor.

Near Mount Tianheng.

A group of merchants sitting in a carriage looked at the steel creation on the ground in the distance and laughed: "Liyue is really rich.

Such good iron, made into this shape and placed on the ground.

Not afraid of being stolen."

A merchant behind him laughed upon hearing this.

"Idiot, this is called a railway... it was built by Lady Ningguang, do you understand... a while ago, a large number of workers were doing this."

"Railway? What is that... this uneven road, who would walk on it... I'm afraid the carriage wheels would break."

The man shook his head, unable to imagine what could walk on this thing.

And the merchant who spoke said: "Actually, I don't understand either, but I heard from those Liyue lords that if it can be done well.

One could reach Guili Plains from here in an hour."

"What? One hour, are you kidding! Do you think it grew wings and flew..."

The man immediately showed disbelief.

Usually, it takes half a day to reach Guili Plains.

And that is assuming it doesn't rain.

And the weather is clear.

Otherwise, seven or eight hours is very normal.

What could reach Guili Plains in one hour? Even bragging wouldn't be like this.

The merchant laughed: "Old Han, don't be so serious, I just heard it from those lords, who knows what that train is... when the electric lights came out last time.

Didn't it attract a lot of people?"

"That's not the same, Electro Slimes can also provide lighting!"

The man was still refuting.

But at this moment, a strange hiss came from the distance. ===== CHAPTER 151 =====