Chapter 406: A Bit Overwhelming
Chapter 406: A Bit Overwhelming
The next day.
Hanging Garden.
As the name suggests, it is a garden built in the air, hundreds of meters above the ground, and is one of the most famous attractions in Dongfang City.
Upon entering from the entrance, the first sight that greets the eye is a lush greenery and a vibrant display of exotic flowers and plants, each vying for attention with their unique beauty. A gentle breeze carries the moist scent of soil and a faint floral fragrance.
Pavilion-like structures are scattered around, creating a picturesque scene. Countless small streams meander through, their crystal-clear waters adding a sense of vitality to the serene Hanging Garden.
Visitors flock to the garden, filling the air with laughter and cheerful voices.
Jiang Cheng, watching his family members taking photos with various colorful flowers, also had a smile on his face.
Gu Changlin stood by his side, a faint smile on his face as well.
Beside him were two men wearing sunglasses.
To ensure that nothing unexpected happened today, he had brought two Sixth Rank Grandmasters. This was the most powerful force he could mobilize.
Only the family head had the authority to mobilize higher-ranked Grandmasters.
However, in his opinion, this was sufficient. Even if they encountered someone from the Shadow Church today, with two Sixth Rank Grandmasters and his own abilities, there wouldn't be any danger.
"Little Brother Jiang, why don't you take some photos?" Gu Changlin asked with a smile.
Jiang Cheng shook his head with a wry smile, "I'm not really interested in flowers and plants. I'm more excited about the next place we're going to, the Mecha Exhibition Hall. I heard there are all sorts of mechas there."
"Hahaha, yes." Gu Changlin laughed, "Then let's head there after this."
"Okay, thank you, Elder Gu."
"It's no trouble. I haven't been out for a long time, so it's good to take a break and relax."
After saying this, Gu Changlin turned around and glanced at the two men behind him.
The two men understood and became alert, their eyes behind the sunglasses scanning the surroundings like cameras, looking for any suspicious individuals.
After taking a group photo in the Hanging Garden, the group boarded a flying vehicle and arrived at their next destination, the Mecha Exhibition Hall.
The hall was vast, covering an area of more than ten football fields, and its height exceeded a hundred meters. Inside, various types of mechas were on display.
The most eye-catching was still the gigantic mecha warrior in the center, towering almost to the ceiling.
Its steel body, illuminated by spotlights, shone with a cold brilliance. Its design was both sleek and domineering, each piece of armor seemingly meticulously crafted, exuding a high-tech aura.
On a large electronic screen nearby, footage of this mecha in battle was being shown.
In the footage, the mecha was engaged in intense combat with enemies, with explosions and the sound of metal clashing interwoven. Visitors standing in front of the screen felt as if they were caught in the storm of the battlefield, their faces filled with awe and admiration.
Jiang Cheng was also stunned.
Before his rebirth, he had only seen such mechas in anime and movies, but now, this gigantic mecha stood before him.
"I wonder what the combat power would be like if one were to pilot such a mecha? Could even a Grandmaster be a match for it?"
His gaze shifted elsewhere, and he saw various mechas of different sizes, displayed inside transparent acrylic cases.
They ranged from several tens of meters high to just over ten meters, and some were even human-sized.
Gu Changlin, standing beside him, noticed Jiang Cheng's expression and couldn't help but feel relieved.
It seemed he had been overthinking things.
This time, Jiang Cheng was simply taking a break from spending too much time in the alchemy chamber.
By the time they left the mecha exhibition hall, it was already noon. They found a restaurant and ordered some dishes.
"Brother Jiang, after we finish eating, I'll take you to the Star Tower. It's the tallest place in the Inner District. From up there, you can see the entire inner city."
"Thank you, Elder Brother Changlin."
Jiang Cheng thanked him.
"Ha ha ha, do we need to be so formal with each other?"
Gu Changlin laughed, raising his wine glass. "Come, let's have a toast."
To be honest, he had no interest in these sights at all. After all, he had seen them so many times that he was tired of them. However, to make Jiang Cheng feel appreciated, he had to do this. From the looks of it, the effect was quite good.
There were many people in the restaurant, and the sound of conversation filled the air. Just then, a melodious flute sound rang out. The diners, captivated by the music, unconsciously paused their actions, their faces filled with a trance-like expression. Soon, they one by one fell onto the table, their eyes closed and their mouths curved upward.
Even Jiang Cheng was not spared. The moment he heard the sound, he slumped onto the table. Gu Changlin and the two Grandmasters behind him were much stronger, but they were also struggling to resist the overwhelming sleepiness.
Suddenly, the flute sound intensified. One of the guards finally succumbed, his legs giving out as he fell to the ground. The other guard quickly followed.
Gu Changlin's body emitted a white glow, clearly indicating he had some kind of treasure to resist the psychic energy attack. However, the light grew dimmer, and it seemed he couldn't hold out much longer.
He fought the sleepiness, watching the three people who entered from the door. One man, one woman, and an old man. He didn't recognize any of them.
The young woman on the left held a flute in her hands, clearly the culprit behind all this.
The three of them approached slowly.
"Who, who are you?"
Gu Changlin gritted his teeth.
"What do, do you want?"
The flute sound grew even stronger.
Gu Changlin finally couldn't hold on. He lost consciousness and fell onto the table. Soon, a smile of contentment appeared on his face.
The flute sound finally stopped.
"Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang, wake up, wake up."
The old man among the three approached Jiang Cheng, took out a small box, and removed a black pill. He pinched his nose and waved the pill in front of Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng's brows furrowed, growing tighter until he suddenly woke up, gasping for air.
"Sorry, little brother, it's a bit strong-smelling."
The old man quickly put the pill back in the box.
"Old Qin, Old Qin?"
Jiang Cheng didn't recognize the old man, but he recognized the voice immediately.
"It's me."
Elder Qin smiled widely.
"This is our leader. To ensure this operation goes smoothly, the leader came personally."
Jiang Cheng was surprised and looked at the middle-aged man in front of him. The man smiled at him in a friendly manner.
"This is the captain of the second team. You fell asleep because of her flute."
"I see."
Jiang Cheng sighed with relief and looked around. It seemed these people were just asleep, not eliminated.
"Hehehe," Elder Qin laughed and looked at Gu Changlin. "This should be the Ancient Family's boy, quite a handsome lad. Little brother, how do you want to deal with him? Should we take him out, or what?"
(End of Chapter)
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