Behind every great performance lies meticulous and painstaking preparation.

Zhang Jian and Zhao Shizhen brought their craftsmen to Yuyuantan two days in advance and began to work busily.

The take-off frame was designed by Zhang Jian and is very ingeniously designed.

During the process of making hot air balloons, it also serves as a scaffolding for craftsmen to go up and down.

In order to achieve the best craftsmanship level, the two specially invited more than a dozen masters of Zaaoshan lanterns.

The Aoshan Lantern can be up to sixty or seventy feet tall and has a variety of shapes.

Now it was just a simple task to make a three-meter sphere, which was a piece of cake for the lamp-making masters. The hot air balloon they finally made was thirty or forty kilograms lighter than the designed weight.

The craftsmen also used a secret glue when making the Aoshan lanterns. Brushing it on the silk skin is both waterproof and airtight, and makes the skin more tear-resistant.

This way you won’t be afraid of sudden wind and rain.

When the hot air balloon is finished, it will be lifted to the top of the scaffolding. Then a large iron chimney about ten feet long and as thick as a water tank with multiple layers of dust filters inside will be passed through the circular hanging basket and directly inserted into the air inlet of the hot air balloon.

In this way, after the fuel pile is ignited, the billowing smoke will pass through the chimney and directly into the balloon.

After a while, the skin swelled up and the balloon slowly rose.

When the scorching air filled the entire sphere, the mooring rope was cut and the hot air balloon took off with the two people.

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The huge hot air balloon rose into the sky, rolling up a circular airflow, lifting the sleeves of the boys and the hair and skirts of the girls.

Don't think too much, no one was exposed.

The petals fluttered across the blazing glade.

The young boys and girls looked up, watching the hot air balloon rising higher and higher above their heads, and they all felt the shock to a greater or lesser extent, their hearts.

The young lord couldn't describe how he felt.

Just like being a brother-in-law who is sending his sister to get married, he feels sour and sweet in his heart, and a hint of bitterness at the corners of his mouth.

Xu Yuanchun automatically composed music and rendered the scene in front of him, adding countless flying celestials, auspicious clouds and golden light in addition to the petals.

Amid the sound of the exciting music, he seemed to see Zhao Hao wearing golden armor, stepping on colorful auspicious clouds, holding the petite Li Mingyue in his arms, flying farther and farther into the sky.

The only sound left on the ground was the two people's happy laughter, which continued to stimulate Mr. Xu's ears...

The instrument suddenly switched to the erhu. This song is so heartbreaking, where can I find a soulmate in this world?

Master Xu's knees went weak and he knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, and he stretched out his hands helplessly to the sky.

"Really, it's flying..." Chen Yubi sat down on the ground and decided not to get up. He supported himself with his hands and looked up at the colorful balloons flying higher and higher.

"Yes, Mr. Zhao is not an ordinary person. We are lucky to be accepted by him." Li Maocai also followed his example and sat on the grass with his back facing up. "I have decided to become his disciple."

"Hahaha, I think you want to take the top spot in the imperial examination." Chen Yubi laughed loudly and said, "But you have to be able to do geometry."

"Well, it's indeed a bit difficult..." Li Maocai scratched his head in distress.

Ma Xianglan clasped her hands in front of her chest, staring at the hot air balloon flying higher and higher, while the sound of the bell from the glazed tower of Da Baoen Temple rang in her ears.

Well, actually, this is your first time...

But what's with the envy on Miss Zhang's face? Is she envious that the county lady can fly, or is she envious that the county lady can fly with the young master?

Her life as a prostitute and her experience of playing the piano in a corner of Weijixian have enabled Sister Ma to reach the pinnacle of her ability to silently observe others.

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"This is the greatness of science!" Over there, the tools were finally able to speak.

Yu Shensi was so excited that tears streamed down his face. He held his seventh junior brother's hand and said, "Where the light of science shines, miracles are born one after another!"

"That's right." Jin Xuezeng nodded and pulled his hand away without leaving a trace.

The eldest brother waved his hands toward the sky, and said in a flattering voice: "Master is so amazing! This has even reached the sky!"

"We're just getting started." The third disciple insisted, "Master will go to the moon in the future!"

"But is it really appropriate to cut all the tethers?" Yu Shenxing said with a worried look on his face, "Without any support, how high can it go? Don't let Master get frozen."

"It shouldn't be." The second brother shook his head and said firmly: "Combining various numerical calculations, Master's ascent altitude reaches its limit at about 300 feet, and the lowered temperature should be tolerable."

"I still think that we should leave at least one, so that we can land later..." Yu Shenxing said, and suddenly turned to ask the two manufacturers:

"But how do we land, Master?"

"Yeah, how to land?" Several senior brothers asked in unison.

"Don't be nervous." Zhang Jian smiled and said, "When the hot air in the balloon cools down, it will naturally land."

"Don't worry, we have tested it repeatedly and it is safer without a rope." Zhao Shizhen also said cautiously: "If there is a rope connected, once a strong wind hits, the swing of the hanging basket will be aggravated, which will increase the risk of the person on top falling."

"Yes, it's great this way. We can also enjoy the scenery along the way." Zhang Jian put his hands on the pergola and looked at the hot air balloon that had already drifted away from his head. "Otherwise, what's the point of calling it an aerial tour?"

The disciples showed fascinated expressions and no longer worried about the master's landing.

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In the hanging basket, Zhao Hao saw that all four ropes were cut off, and his eyes almost popped out.

This, this is different from what I thought.

I just came up here to act cool, I never thought about flying higher...

Shouldn't they rise to about 100 to 180 meters and then find a way to bring me down?

Uh, that seems more dangerous.

But when will this rise stop?

You won't freeze me into an ice lolly, will you? I just changed into spring clothes...

He was holding the basketball hoop and muttering to himself in a panic, but Li Mingyue next to him was extremely excited!

The young county lady saw that as the altitude continued to rise, the world beneath her feet became smaller and smaller.

The thrill of finally getting off the ground and flying into the sky finally made her unable to hold her cheeks and scream out in a drawn-out tone.

"ah!"

"What's wrong?" The scream brought Zhao Hao back to his senses.

"I, I..." Li Mingyue's face flushed with excitement, and she stammered, "I'm afraid of heights, I'm so scared..."

"Then let's quickly find a way to get down." Although Zhao Hao didn't know what method to use.

Use the county lady's chastity dagger to poke a hole in the hot air balloon? But it feels a bit risky. It's better not to try it unless it's absolutely necessary.

"No, it's okay." Li Mingyue blushed and grabbed his sleeve and said, "I'm not afraid if big brother catches me."

"Oh, is that so?" Zhao Hao grabbed her arm.

"It still doesn't work..." Li Mingyue's ears turned red, and she said in a trembling voice: "I'm still afraid."

At this moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew, and the basket swayed slightly. She screamed, leaned on Zhao Hao, and held his arms tightly with both hands.

"This way I won't be afraid..."

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