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Chapter 207 Plans!

"It's temporary," Zhang Yan said. "It will come back sooner or later."

"So what do we do now?"

"Let's leave this forest first."

The two mechs climbed ashore and retreated in the direction they had come from.

We didn't encounter any more market towns along the way.

But Zhang Yan knew in his heart that this was only a temporary calm.

The Ruins will not let them go.

Three hours later, the two mechs finally emerged from the forest.

The SUV was still parked in the same spot.

Qin Xiao jumped off the black scorpion and sat down on the ground with a thud.

"I'm exhausted."

Zhang Yan also emerged from the Wind Spirit.

He glanced at his watch.

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

"Rest for ten minutes, then evacuate immediately."

"Not staying a little longer?"

"No, the Ruins could catch up at any moment."

Qin Xiao sighed, "Alright then."

The two ate some dry food and drank some water.

Zhang Yan put Feng Ling and Xuan Xie back into his storage space, and then got into the off-road vehicle.

Qin Xiao started the engine and turned the car around, heading towards the military airport.

On the way, Zhang Yan kept staring at the Heavenly Heart Disc in his hand.

The crystal at the center of the disk was now emitting a faint blue light.

That is the energy of the earth's core.

Although only 37% remains, it is enough to support the production of Suzaku.

"Brother Yan, where do you think Xu will go next?" Qin Xiao asked.

"I don't know," Zhang Yan shook his head, "but they definitely won't let it go."

"Shall we go back to Jinghai?"

"Um."

"The Ruins' current target is me; it will chase me all the way to Jinghai."

"Then, it will be the final battle."

Qin Xiao gripped the steering wheel tightly. "Then I need to quickly master the Black Scorpion technique."

"Um."

The off-road vehicle bumped along the mountain road.

As the sun set, the sky was tinged with a blood-red hue.

Zhang Yan looked out the window, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Ruins, we'll meet again soon.

……

Military airfield.

The transport plane is ready.

The man in charge, with his dark complexion, visibly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhang Yan and Qin Xiao return safely.

"Young Master Qin, Expert Zhang, is the mission complete?"

"It's done," Qin Xiao replied casually.

"That's good, that's good." The dark-faced man didn't ask any more questions, but simply instructed, "Your superiors have given instructions that your operation is top secret, and all relevant personnel have signed confidentiality agreements."

"Thank you for your hard work." Zhang Yan nodded.

Before boarding, he glanced back at the distant, rolling mountain range.

The ruins are still there.

But the next time we meet, it will be its death.

The transport plane took off and flew towards Jinghai.

Inside the cabin, Qin Xiao leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes to rest.

Zhang Yan then opened the system interface and began to study the manufacturing plan for the Vermilion Bird.

【Mo Family Mechanical Beast - Vermilion Bird】

Estimated manufacturing time: 72 hours

Success rate: 89%

[Recommendation: Assembly on the third basement level of the Tianji Security Base can increase the success rate to 95%]

Zhang Yan looked at the list of materials and began to make calculations.

There is stock of meteorite iron, and Nie Qingcheng can use the resources of Qingcheng Group to obtain blazing sun crystals. Star sand gold is relatively rare, but Qin Changfeng should have a channel for it.

As for the fragments of the Heart of Heavenly Craftsmanship...

Zhang Yan frowned.

The system just confiscated one of my coins, so now I only have one left.

The Vermilion Bird needs one, and the Azure Dragon needs one too.

One piece is still missing.

"System, are there any other ways to obtain fragments of the Heart of Heavenly Craftsmanship?"

"Yes," the system replied. "There are three more Mohist sites within China, each containing a fragment."

"Where is it located?"

"Coordinates have been marked."

The system marked three red dots on the map.

One is on the seabed of the East China Sea.

One is in the Gobi Desert in Northwest China.

There is another one on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Zhang Yan looked at the three positions and fell into deep thought.

The seabed of the East China Sea is the closest, but diving equipment is required.

The Gobi Desert in Northwest China has a harsh environment, but it is relatively easy to reach.

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is too high in altitude to be suitable for mecha warfare.

"Let's go to the East China Sea first," Zhang Yan decided.

Five hours later, the transport plane landed at the Beijing Naval Airport.

Nie Qingcheng was already waiting on the tarmac.

She was wearing a black trench coat today, her hair casually draped over her shoulders, and she looked somewhat tired.

As soon as Zhang Yan got off the plane, she walked over quickly.

"How are you? Are you hurt?"

"No." Zhang Yan grasped her hand. "And you? How's the situation in Jinghai?"

"It's relatively stable," Nie Qingcheng said. "We arrested more than a dozen people who were contaminated this week, and they've all been cleaned up."

"Thanks a lot."

"It wasn't hard work," Nie Qingcheng shook her head. "As long as you come back safely, that's all that matters."

Qin Xiao coughed twice, "Um, I'm going back to the company now."

"Okay, go ahead." Zhang Yan waved his hand.

Qin Xiao wisely drove away in his SUV.

Zhang Yan and Nie Qingcheng got into the understated Bentley Mulsanne.

The car slowly drove out of the airport.

"Did Xu run away from Falling Star Valley?" Nie Qingcheng asked.

"Hmm." Zhang Yan briefly recounted what had happened.

After hearing this, Nie Qingcheng frowned. "Where is it now?"

"I don't know," Zhang Yan said, "but it will come looking for me sooner or later."

"Shall we wait for it in Jinghai?"

"No," Zhang Yan shook his head, "I want to take the initiative."

"What do you mean?"

"There's a Mo family relic on the seabed of the East China Sea, and it contains what I need," Zhang Yan said. "I plan to go there in the next couple of days."

Nie Qingcheng was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I'll go with you."

"no."

Why?

"Too dangerous."

"Then it won't be dangerous for you to go alone?" Nie Qingcheng asked back.

Zhang Yan was speechless.

"Besides, the East China Sea is my territory," Nie Qingcheng said. "Qingcheng Group has a private dock and diving equipment there. If I don't go, how will you get into the sea?"

Zhang Yan thought about it and agreed.

"Alright," he conceded, "but you must follow my orders."

"No problem." Nie Qingcheng smiled.

The car was driven back to the villa.

Zhang Yan took a shower and changed into clean clothes.

Nie Qingcheng had already instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner.

The two sat at the dining table and enjoyed a rare quiet dinner.

"By the way, give me the list of materials for Zhuque," Nie Qingcheng said.

Zhang Yan sent the list to her phone.

Nie Qingcheng glanced at it and said, "I remember that Qingcheng Group's mining department has some Lieyang Xuanjing in stock. It can be transferred over tomorrow."

"Star gold is quite rare, but I can have someone look for it in Yunnan."

"Do you have meteorite iron yourself?"

"Yes, Qin Changfeng gave it to me."

"Then there's no problem." Nie Qingcheng put down her phone. "Once all the materials arrive, when do you plan to start manufacturing?"

"The sooner the better," Zhang Yan said. "The Ruins could appear at any time, and I must build the Vermilion Bird as soon as possible."

"What about the East China Sea?"

We're leaving the day after tomorrow.

"it is good."

After dinner, the two sat on the sofa watching TV.

Nie Qingcheng leaned on Zhang Yan's shoulder, finally able to relax.

"Yan, when do you think we can live a normal life again?"

"It will be soon," Zhang Yan said softly. "Once we resolve the crisis, we'll get married."

"real?"

"real."

Nie Qingcheng raised her head and looked into Zhang Yan's eyes.

"Then you can't go back on your word."

"Won't."

After a few seconds of eye contact, Nie Qingcheng took the initiative to kiss him.

Zhang Yan put his arm around her waist and returned the kiss.

After a long while, the two parted ways.

Nie Qingcheng's cheeks flushed slightly. "Tonight..."

"Um?"

"Stay with me."

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Okay."

……