The journey from Silverpine Island to the Imperial capital is not far, but since everyone is traveling on a wooden boat from Silverpine Island, it will naturally take longer, about two days to arrive.
Even two days was hard to endure. It was Xu Shi's first time riding in this wooden boat, and he quickly discovered that it was far inferior to his own ship in terms of both comfort and stability. Even the slightest turbulence from the waves would make him feel nauseous for half a day.
Don't forget that there's also the "rust fog" that's constantly billowing out... Even with their own warships equipped with protective force fields, they wouldn't dare say they could completely withstand it, let alone this wooden boat. Jiang Chengcheng did manage to whip up a simplified version for youth, but since it was made in a rush, it was still not very effective.
Thank goodness I wasn't with Luo Yu and the others, otherwise this feeling of discomfort would probably be doubled.
Under such circumstances, it would be difficult for anyone to endure. Xu Shi had no choice but to lead his family into the cabin. Before leaving the deck, he couldn't help but lament, "The sea should be blue."
"No matter what color the sea is, I don't like going on a boat."
Xie Qingyan retorted, her face pale, but she couldn't help but feel a little schadenfreude, "Looks like you're not much better than me. I thought my fiancé was immune to all poisons."
"I've always been healthy."
Xu Shi adjusted her breathing in an annoyed manner, but suddenly realized that seasickness was not an isolated case for Xie Qingyan.
Even Xia Wuyou, who has a better physical condition, dared not say that she was completely unharmed. Only Xia Ke'an and Shen Qin, who have self-healing abilities, did not show any discomfort.
It seems like everyone is equally rotten? It's just that that dog of a woman might have a weaker immune system in this regard, so even her own ships couldn't withstand it.
"Could it be that 'Heavenly Principle' is behind this?"
The older woman noticed his concerns, brought him a glass of water, and pointed out his thoughts.
"Thank you, my sweet daughter."
Xu Shi took the water glass and drank it all in one gulp. He then patted her head and said, "Maybe it really is those bastards who are behind this. Anyway, I think it's very likely."
Just like in "The Truman Show," if we force people to feel awe or even physical discomfort towards the ocean, they will naturally stay in the designated experimental fields and develop obediently, and will no longer have wild thoughts about going out to sea, right?
He had never heard of anyone doing such a thing before him.
In short, this is one possibility, and it fits the "natural order's" habit of micromanaging from behind the scenes... Even if it's not, it doesn't matter, since they're heinous criminals anyway, just push the blame onto them—what a perfect dumping ground. (Reading Disorder)
Very well, another reason to overturn "natural law" has been added.
"It doesn't matter what it is."
Jiang Chengcheng took it in stride, saying, "We're out now... and we've seen a lot of new things."
"……you're right."
Xu Shi paused for a moment, then chuckled to herself, feeling that she, who was originally the most introverted and gloomy, had now become the most optimistic person.
"How's your research on silver pine coming along?" he asked casually.
"The progress is going quite smoothly."
Jiang Chengcheng smiled as well, "This material's advantages lie in its naturalness and lightness. After sublimation treatment, it can be further reduced in weight and improved in stability when combined with our composite materials or with high-concentration 'rust mist' ore."
"I have made some samples... and the feedback has been very good, whether it is large equipment such as ships or various weapons."
It's clear that she is actually the one who best embodies the characteristics of evil. The idea of "doing whatever is right or wrong" has been carried out by her from beginning to end. This is also why she is optimistic; she believes in many things.
Her passion for her profession far surpasses that of ordinary people. She has been busy these past few days, and even though she was seasick just now, she still had a heated discussion with Xiaomei.
"Well done, thank you for your hard work."
Xu Shi was quite satisfied with this and nodded in a pretentious manner, "Come to my room tonight for a more detailed academic presentation."
“If my husband wants, we can do it now…”
Jiang Chengcheng chuckled and mischievously pulled down her collar.
What a load of rubbish! If you're lusting after her, just say so... Anyway, she hasn't been around Xu Shi much these past few days, and she's been thinking about this a lot.
"Let's forget about it. The ship is rocking so much, what if Dad's health can't handle it?"
Xia Ke'an snorted, "I should be the one sleeping with Daddy, and you can tell me stories."
"Incorrect."
Xu Shi flicked her forehead. "Our Ke'an is already a big girl. Big girls should learn to sleep on their own... or go find your mom."
"She doesn't care about me at all."
The old lady persisted, "Don't even mention me. Ever since she took on an apprentice, you've stopped caring about your bad dad."
That's true. Xia Wuyou is quite a serious person. He always says he'll teach his apprentices properly, and he's still giving Pan Feng strict guidance right now.
"How many times have I told you, stop shouting and yelling here! Does shouting make you seem powerful? It just gives the enemy a opening! Keep your voice down!"
"Raise your hands! Don't even think about slacking off. Go back tonight and practice drawing your sword a thousand times, a thousand times!"
"Master, I... am!"
"Great, very energetic!"
The two were still on the deck, their voices carrying a great deal of force.
"I made her do it."
Xu Shi was quite pleased with this, saying, "If you keep talking bad about your mother behind her back, I'll beat you up."
"I, I didn't..."
Xia Ke'an instinctively covered her bottom.
"Never mind, the child is still young."
Jiang Chengcheng smiled and said, "I'm happy to take care of her as her aunt. Let her sleep with us."
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