"The Academy of Psionic Sciences is still working on projects in this area, so this thing can only stay here for now. Once Yang Lingkong's matter is settled, we'll send someone to study it."

Qin Che had a premonition,

Could this crystal be a fragment of a natural psionic core?

Of course, there is no evidence to support this judgment.

But it does work in a very similar way.

The desert's reboot plan involves artificially creating a complete psionic core to provide energy for the shelters beneath the entire desert.

But some accidents happened in the end.

There are still problems with man-made ones.

Perhaps the technology of the old world was not up to par, and had not yet reached the threshold of ancient technology, so there were gaps in the technology chain, leading to the malfunction.

Otherwise, the blue-clad figures in the reboot plan could not have emerged from underground two centuries ago.

At that moment, Qin Che thought of many things.

He grabbed Xu Yisong from a distance and brought him to his side.

“On behalf of Leopard Court, I allow you to continue using this, but it must be kept secret. Leopard Court will eventually come and take over, do you understand?”

Qin Che displayed his domineering nature.

Xu Yisong looked up, saying nothing, but staring at Qin Che with his bruised eyes.

“Yonghuan Fort is Yonghuan Fort,” he said.

Qin Che laughed and said, "That would be best. This thing has an extraordinary origin, and you can't control it, understand?"

Xu Yisong sighed.

He's been beaten up like this, what else can he say?

This extraordinary vehicle is too powerful; it came by force. What way can a mere mortal like him possibly fight back?

Qin Che surveyed the structure of the dungeon and memorized it.

He has never seen a laboratory with this kind of structure since he came from another time.

The cluster of devices that make up the crystal 'circuit board' looks more like the egg or flesh of some kind of creature, but it doesn't quite. The material feels and looks metallic, but it gives Qin Che the feeling of biological flesh.

When asked, Li Xin said he didn't have that feeling.

It must be because, as the Master, one's senses are more acute than others.

Xu Yisong ultimately saw them off.

The troops sent over were no match for these two. Everyone in the dungeon below died, but some of those upstairs survived. Li Xin was gentler than Qin Che in his attacks.

"Umenburg has prepared the goods for the transaction for you two. I have already sent a telegram to the commander of Umenburg. He will do his best to cooperate with you two to complete the transaction."

Xu Yisong saw them off at the main gate of the fortress.

Qin Che gave him a half-smile: "You're quite good. I hope you continue to maintain Yonghuan Fort's neutrality."

Xu Yisong's lips twitched as he watched them leave.

...

After a day of walking, the group returned to the wilderness.

Li Xin was still thinking about the crystal.

“It can’t be taken away, it can’t be broken, not even if someone else came, let alone us,” Li Xin said. “It’s very safe.”

"Yes, just leave it at Yonghuan Fort, and we'll take over it later."

"This thing always gives me a sinister feeling. It needs to be fed by carbon-based life forms in order to feed energy back to the entire cocoon."

"Yes, Yonghuan Fortress is built on top of this cocoon, so they can use energy without limit. They have to wage war against the mountain tribes without limit. And since this is the border, it's very convenient to capture people."

Li Xin glanced at Qin Che: "Even if we got our hands on this kind of anti-human technology, it wouldn't be practical."

“You’re wrong. At least if we can thoroughly study the equipment cluster in that underground cocoon, as well as that crystal fragment, it will still be very helpful for the development of our psionic technology,” Qin Che said, shaking his head.

The group continued on their way.

Now, Umen Fort has met that general.

Then they acquired a large population through trade and followed them northwards.

In half a month, Qin Che and his two companions, along with thousands of slaves, disappeared on the border of the Northern Plains and entered the true wilderness.

...

Kitahara lost contact with them.

Meanwhile, in Dashan City, Yang Lingkong, with the help of Li Mi, began his operation.

That night, Wu Hao's mansion was surrounded by a large number of people in black suits.

They were armed and stormed in, subduing Wu Hao.

"What are you doing! Do you know who I am!" Wu Hao shouted, the pain from his arms being restrained making him gasp for breath.

A dark figure slowly walked in. Wu Hao didn't recognize him and looked terrified, asking, "Who are you?"

Li Mi twisted the ring on his left finger, glanced at the decor of Wu Hao's mansion, and smiled, "Mr. Yang sends his greetings."

"Mr. Yang..." Wu Hao exclaimed in shock, "You are Yang Lingkong's men!"

“Wu Hao, your life is coming to an end. Even Li Chong can’t save you,” Li Mi said.

They had already planned everything for this operation; they intended to stage a coup at the headquarters of the Oyamashiro Onsen Club!

Li Mi's intelligence department mobilized en masse, and Yang Lingkong also won over a group of members, preparing to oppose Li Chong's favoritism and dictatorial rule.

Wu Hao has made too many enemies over the years.

This is his retribution.

"Take him away!"

At Li Mi's command, Wu Hao was kidnapped by the men in black suits and stuffed into a sack. That night, he disappeared without a trace, and no one could find him.

The hot spring resort is undergoing a major transformation.

On the morning of the following day, Yang Lingkong launched an attack on Chairman Li Chong during the meeting.

The old man remained silent, his expression even quite calm, as he listened to Yang Lingkong recount the crimes he had committed.

Ultimately, hot spring resorts are still based on the law.

Several members of the board who broke the law have been arrested.

Li Chong was no exception. Even though he was the chief chairman and highly respected, Yang Lingkong still succeeded in launching a coup with the support of many members.

"Li Chong, how many violations has Wu Hao committed, and you've been protecting him all along? What benefits has he given you?"

"You've drained most of the gang's resources. You're building businesses outside, recruiting members from various factions, and causing us to fight amongst ourselves. What are your true intentions?"

"Today, in front of everyone, I hereby formally announce that Li Chong will be dismissed and investigated, and will have to relinquish his position as general manager. The Hot Spring Society needs a complete overhaul. You are no longer our elder; you are merely a prisoner!"

"Li Chong! Defend yourself!"