As the group was talking, the seafood they had just ordered was brought out one by one.
After witnessing Su Mu transfer a million without batting an eye, Monkey and Leizi found it much easier to eat.
The four of them ate together, and the meal cost quite a bit of money.
While Leizi and Monkey were in the restroom, Wang Peng spoke up, "I didn't mention helping me out before. I'll try it out first, and if I can make some money, I'll bring them along later, okay?"
Wang Peng is a steady and reliable person and doesn't like to publicize things before they've even started.
Su Mu naturally had no objection. "Waiting is fine too. We should be able to start around January. With some preparation, you should be able to earn quite a bit."
Judging from the effects of the spiritual spring, Su Mu estimated that the fruit would ripen around January, and then they would have to wait until the Spring Festival.
At this time, the price of fruits will rise, and they will sell well. As long as the fruits that grow have even half the taste of those from the Immortal Cultivation Realm, they will sell out completely.
Wang Peng nodded upon hearing this. He believed that Su Mu would not betray him and was determined to seize this opportunity to give it a try. Perhaps he could take off with Su Mu.
After a satisfying meal, Su Mu and Monkey checked into a hotel, each with their own room.
Leizi called home to tell them that he had received the money and could return to begin the surgery.
Su Mu was lying next door. He did have spirit medicine, but unfortunately none of them could cure his mother's illness. Otherwise, he could have just taken the spirit medicine back to Leizi.
Just as Su Mu was about to lie down, she received a message from Zhou Jianhua.
In the message, Zhou Jianhua asked Su Mu if he would be willing to go on a trip for the country and bring back some good things.
Su Mu didn't understand what it meant, but after asking carefully, she learned that it meant Su Mu was to steal something.
Upon seeing the message, Su Mu immediately perked up.
To be honest, after acquiring this Storage Ring, Su Mu had somewhat considered doing something exciting.
If it's a requirement from the country right now, then of course it's my duty to do it!
Worried that Su Mu wouldn't agree, Zhou Jianhua started complaining in the messages, saying how wicked those guys were, imposing embargoes on all sorts of things, and even if they bought some things back, there were still restrictions on certain units' use of them.
They've even used entrapment tactics before. Things that were perfectly fine to take away were suddenly intercepted, the items were confiscated, and the people were detained as well. It was incredibly humiliating.
Su Mu was both amused and exasperated. What was going on? It was as if she didn't want to do it.
"I've agreed, but I won't be available for a while."
There's a bit of trouble in the Immortal Cultivation Realm right now, so Su Mu has to wait until things there are resolved before he can get his hands on it.
Zhou Jianhua nodded in agreement. He also needed to prepare what he needed before having Su Mu steal it, and it would be best if these items were already packed in boxes.
Therefore, we need to investigate this thoroughly.
Among these things, five-axis CNC machine tools are very important and can be used in aerospace, aviation, scientific research, high-precision medical care, and so on. This is something you should remember.
Back then, Toshiba sold a few of these Mao Xiong to Russia, which led to improvements in the propellers of Mao Xiong submarines, making it impossible for America spy ships to eavesdrop. This is enough to prove how important such machine tools are.
Also, stealing a few lithography machines is important.
Then we'll work on other things, like making various aerospace-grade chips.
If Su Mu can bring back some good ores from another world next time, perhaps he can use them to develop better materials and further improve the level of technology.
Zhou Jianhua thought to himself, then began to write everything down. He planned to have someone locate these items later, and also ask other departments what they needed to make a large purchase.
The next day, Su Mu Su Mu saw the two off at the station. Instead of returning to the Qinling Mountains, he found a place to stay and then returned to the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
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"You're finally awake, or you would have missed a great show."
Su Mu had just arrived outside the courtyard when Yu Guyue suddenly turned her head, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
"A big show?"
Su Mu was taken aback, unsure what this grand spectacle was all about.
"Let's go. Today is the tribute ceremony. Maybe we can catch a good show now," Yu Guyue stood up and waved to Su Mu Su Mu, signaling him to follow.
"We are not Great Liang, can we go?" Su Mu, somewhat puzzled.
Upon hearing this, Yu Guyue replied and pulled Su Mu out of the capital, which stunned Su Mu.
Isn't the tribute ceremony supposed to take place inside the imperial palace? How did it end up outside?
Before Su Mu could think further, Yu Guyue pulled Su Mu and flew rapidly into the distance. A moment later, they saw a rather magnificent scene.
All the civil and military officials of the Great Liang were lined up at the front, and in front of them was the Emperor of the Great Liang, dressed in a yellow robe. It seemed that a court assembly was being held at this moment.
There were elite troops stationed around, but they let Su Mu and his companion in without hesitation.
Upon closer inspection, Su Mu also noticed the vassal states and the tribute treasures displayed on the side.
Su Mu raised his eyebrows, but before he could say anything, a fierce argument suddenly erupted in front of him.
"What nonsense are you spouting! We've paid tribute for so many years, and now that we're facing difficulties, shouldn't the Great Liang be helping us out? If they can't, what's the point of us paying tribute?"
The envoy from the Great Zhou stepped forward, his tone filled with emotion and passion.
"That's absolutely right. If the Great Liang can't even provide its vassal states with the slightest protection, then what's the point of them submitting to the Great Liang!"
The courtiers of the vassal states below immediately became agitated, their tone filled with hostility.
"You try not submitting to one of them?"
"Let's give it a try!"
The words had barely left his lips when countless courtiers scattered like birds and beasts, followed by an astonishing burst of Spiritual Power erupting from the front.
Su Mu stared in disbelief. Good heavens, they turned on each other so suddenly. It seemed that both sides had been preparing for this falling out, wanting to teach the other a lesson.
"This is the way of court assembly. No matter how much we talk, it's useless. We have to beat the other side into submission. This has been a long-standing rule."
Yu Guyue remained calm, adopting a "let's watch the show" attitude, almost as if she were about to grab a stool and some melon seeds to watch these people fight.
Su Mu watched as spiritual light burst forth in front of him, and at that moment he actually felt extremely domineering. Well, they were all cultivators, full of confidence in their own strength.
These days, it's perfectly normal for people to resort to extreme measures at the slightest disagreement.
However, seeing these high-ranking officials turn their backs on you so easily is quite exciting.
In the meeting hall, the court officials and officials who were not involved in the contest of power quickly moved aside, leaving the middle of the hall empty.
Both sides unleashed their Law Treasure and suddenly began a magical duel.
The Northern Zhou people somehow obtained a mirror, and when they looked at the Great Liang, the Law Treasure on the Great Liang's body instantly began to dim, losing their spiritual power.
The Great Liang side was not to be trifled with either. They took out an earth-yellow gourd, pointed their sword at it, and immediately drew out a sky full of yellow sand. Among this yellow sand, there were even some crystalline, seemingly mystical grains of sand mixed in.
A swirl of yellow sand enveloped dozens of people present, and the foreign official who had managed to escape was horrified upon seeing it.
Yu Guyue's expression turned slightly serious. "This is Fallen God Sand. Those seemingly insignificant grains of yellow sand weigh a thousand pounds each. And the sand that appears to shimmer with crystalline light is made from Netherworld ore. It looks beautiful, but it is actually extremely dangerous."
"This sand is specifically effective against certain defensive Law Technique. It can wear down countless Law Treasure in an instant."
Yu Guyue's explanation opened Su Mu's eyes. No wonder Yu Guyue had invited him here. Besides watching these people fight, another reason was probably to learn more about these Law Treasure Divine Ability and supernatural abilities so that he could deal with them if he encountered them in the future.
However, Su Mu Su Mu only watch for entertainment; trying to deduce how to deal with it was clearly beyond his current capabilities.
It's a pity I didn't have a phone, otherwise I could have filmed this scene and deliberately brought it back to broadcast, which would have been incredibly exciting for netizens, truly showcasing the battle between cultivators.
After the sandstorm swept through, the foreign officials who were not caught in it were drenched in sweat and hurriedly tried to break through the sand to rescue the people inside.
However, the yellow sand was so powerful that even when the ancient mirror was swept across it, it only slowed down the sand's movement slightly, without having much of an impact.
Soon, people started contacting them.
The two sides immediately engaged in fierce combat.
Both sides, locked in combat, focused their attention on the yellow sand, as if the outcome of the contest would be decided within it.
Soon, when the yellow sand settled, it revealed the wounded officials and several corpses inside.
It's unclear whether the cultivators perished in the battle because they couldn't stop their attacks midway, or if it was a deliberate attempt to intimidate these foreign officials.
Seeing that the yellow sand had stopped, the situation was clear, and both sides came to a halt.
When everything calmed down, the area was ravaged beyond recognition. Then, the court officials and foreign officials acted as if nothing had happened, lined up again, and the atmosphere between the two sides became exceptionally harmonious.
They started laughing and joking, as if nothing had just happened.
The author mentioned five chapters, each 2,000 words long. Yesterday's chapters had more words, totaling 10,000 words.
The four chapters updated today also total 10,000 words.
The author will likely work harder to update more frequently from now on, making the reading experience more enjoyable for everyone.
If there's no update by noon, it will probably be posted in the evening. Hope everyone understands.
Finally, regarding the issue of bonus chapters for donations, the author is already updating so prolifically that there's no need for that. I'm already very happy that everyone is subscribing to the author, so please don't force yourselves to donate.
Even with donations, the author might not be able to keep up with the demand for extra chapters.