Volume 1, Chapter 60: Upgrading from Flintlocks to Cannons

When Shen Ji and Chichi stepped outside, all the members of the Treasure Mirror Bureau had donned brand-new armor. Even the few who had sustained some injuries in the morning battle came to join the commotion. They all swaggered around with their cloaks draped over their shoulders, a sight that made Shen Ji want to give them a good kick.

Come to think of it, clothes make the man. As the group stood there in their fresh gear, the vibe was entirely different—a true transformation from ragged to regal! Though their actual combat strength could hardly be called elite, they certainly looked the part at first glance.

Luo Han’s heart was beating wildly with anxiety. If this approach failed, he would have to resort to other measures; this academy was unlike any other place and could not be stormed by force.

"Mr. Fang, both the rifles and pistols are in perfect order, but I am not sure which model of rifle you wish to order. Is it the Type 87 or the Type 91? Also, how many units do you require?" Liu Chengquan asked with a hint of excitement.

Those of lower rank very consciously tucked their tails and stayed far away, partly due to the extreme danger, and partly because of the overwhelming pressure emanating from the Netherworld White Tiger.

The two-headed wolf slightly squatted on all fours, its entire body suddenly springing backward. To execute that move, it needed to maintain sufficient distance from its target.

The various members of the Hai Family Gang who were fiercely besieging the enemy were suddenly stunned upon hearing this whistle. Try as they might, they could not fathom why such a maneuver was being pulled at this critical juncture. But suspicions aside, they all ceased their attacks and quickly fell back.

"You bad guy!" Nalan Xiangxue was practically on the verge of tears, but a bet is a bet, and promises must be kept. Under someone's coaxing, she had no choice but to loosen her jeans a bit more.

Accompanied by numerous escort ships and supply vessels, a brand-new, uniquely shaped spacecraft—vastly different from the space warships designed by various nations today—was undergoing its final inspections.

At this moment, Qian Zhougang’s face was twisted in anger, looking quite frightening—even more terrifying than when he was being hunted down.

"Sir, I believe that one day we will catch them, and then we can avenge our fallen brothers," Zhao Yuan consoled.

Dozens of people in the courtyard looked at Yan Xishan with a hint of adoration. In their eyes, this was the proper demeanor of a revolutionary—fearless of sacrifice and utterly brave.

No matter how mature Xi Mu usually acted, age was still a factor. Seeing the four branch leaders now, he felt like a child meeting his elders, and the words he had suppressed in his heart finally poured out uncontrollably.

No one was willing to shoulder that risk, let alone gamble their lives for wealth and glory that might never materialize.

Especially Xiang Yun, who knew very well that this was Ye Yang’s first time visiting the Shi family, one of the few truly prestigious and powerful clans within the Yandao Academy.

Liu Ling waved his hand and said with a mysterious look, "You'll find out in a moment!" If Zhou Ming could see Liu Ling's demeanor right now, he would surely find it very familiar.

Given Han Ai's status, Sheng Linyun and Xu Shangao immediately withdrew from the inner hall after offering incense and kowtowing. Having no reason to disturb Han Ai further, they decided to leave, but just as they stepped out of the Han residence, the steward chased after them.

"Come out! I know you're here!" Zhang Long shouted. Suddenly, the ghost of the senior surnamed Wu appeared at the end of the corridor and, with a series of rapid flashes, teleported right in front of Zhang Long in an instant.

Death was naturally out of the question since the referees would intervene, and beast-kin and human-kin were still ostensibly allies. However, ending up disabled would be miserable; if one's dantian were destroyed, even healing potions would fail because there would be no vessel left to harbor magical energy.

After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds boarded the bridal carriage together and returned to the Qingyun Hall to sit on the bridal bed. Since it was still early, the doors could not be closed just yet. Once the bed-sitting ritual was over, the groom still had to go out and drink with the guests. Jiang Jun and that bunch of scoundrels already had murderous gleams in their eyes, openly vowing to leave him too exhausted for the bridal chamber tonight.

Finally, the abrupt appearance of Ji Fang revealed that someone else was pulling strings behind Pei Mufan, nearly exposing him as well.