Chapter 29

Compared with the precision explosives of later generations, this was nothing more than child's play.

Rong Lian came back to himself. Seeing Rong Xi, fanaticism gleamed in his eyes. "Brother, with such a divine weapon, Great Wei will surely wipe out the Northern Barbarians!"

In the flush of youth, he could not help immersing himself in the fervor of defending the homeland and protecting the nation.

Liu Zishi and Xi Yan had only just picked their jaws up off the ground. The way they looked at Rong Xi was exactly like fanatical believers.

Their young master was too incredible!

"May we inspect it from closer up?" Qin Ke suddenly asked.

Rong Xi nodded. "Yes. I'll go with you."

He needed to record the results of the explosion as well.

The two walked side by side to the pitted ground and stopped to inspect it.

Rong Xi recorded the data. Seeing that Qin Ke still stood there in a daze, he said, "Brother Sizhi, this kind of weapon must be controlled by the imperial court. I made it for mining, but on the battlefield, it could catch the enemy off guard and secure victory."

"Rong Dalang," Qin Ke said in a deep voice, excitement hidden in his eyes as he gazed at Rong Xi, "you always surprise me."

"Though you love pastoral scenes, your talents must never be buried."

Qin Ke was exceptionally serious. "If you are willing, I can petition His Majesty for an imperial decree to station troops here and protect you while you develop these devices."

He intended to protect Rong Xi, preventing those with ulterior motives from spying on him and committing evil.

"Brother Sizhi..." Overawed by his imposing manner, Rong Xi was momentarily at a loss for words.

In his previous life, as a researcher, though