Jiang Chen turned his body and looked carefully at the hull of the giant ship under his feet.

After all, the purpose of their coming tonight was to seize the opium cargo loaded on this ship. Although the opium has now been smuggled away, there may be some important clues left on board.

This is a huge iron ship, the front and back are hundreds of zhang long, dozens of zhang wide, silver light flashes, and the whole body is actually made of metal.

This kind of steamship can carry hundreds or even thousands of people, and it is not known how many times stronger and more durable than the wooden ships commonly used in Daning. Even if you cross the ocean and cross thousands of miles of oceans, you can stay in the cabin as if you were walking on the ground.

"Alas, the artifact skills of the Xiyi people are indeed far superior to my Daning by a thousand times. I am afraid that a ship like this may not be able to be built with the strength of our country. ”

For a long time, Zhang Heyun looked at the ship and sighed.

He looked carefully, and he could see that the ingenuity of this ship was comparable to that of a god's creation, and it was by no means comparable to ordinary manpower.

The sophistication of Xiyi's technical means has indeed reached the level of terrifying.

Whether it is this huge ship that can transport thousands of people, or the formidable gunpowder guns, you can easily conquer Daning ten times if you take it out.

"In fact, this steamer is not the most advanced electric ship in the West, but just an old-fashioned steamer. Inside the ship, three huge cisterns were installed to ignite the oil and burn the boiling water to turn it into gas, which was used to propel the ship into motion. ”

Zhao Yu'an looked at the ship, his expression moved, and he explained.

She has studied in the West for many years, and naturally has a clear understanding of this common technical means.

In fact, in the Western world, steam power was nothing new fifty years ago. From the imperial army to the common people, every aspect of society is full of traces of this invention.

"Burning and boiling water with fire oil to form a steam drive? Isn't this like the dark energy of a dark martial artist?"

Hearing her explanation, Jiang Chen's eyes flashed, but he felt a little novel.

In the practice of martial arts, the martial artist polishes his muscles, bones, skin and flesh, cuts the hair and washes the marrow, and finally cultivates to the realm of strength from the heart, and can burst out with a dark energy that exceeds the usual strength several times through the explosive power in an instant.

When the dark energy erupted, the heart suddenly rioted, the physical energy of the whole body was violently consumed, the pores opened, and a lot of sweating, which was somewhat similar to the drive of this steamer.

"Yes, but that's just the basics. It is rumored that the cutting-edge technology of the Xiyi people has been able to convert the heat of burning oil into the power of thunder and lightning, driving ships to sail and industrial production. That kind of powerful power is comparable to that of a god, but it is not comparable to steam. ”

Zhao Yu'an said, his face covered with a layer of haze.

The technology of Westerners is developing rapidly, almost with each passing day, and every year it can change its pattern and rise to a new level.

In another hundred years, no one knows what kind of state their scientific ability can reach, but there is no doubt that by that time, if Daning does not come up with a countermeasure, I am afraid that it will be the end of the destruction of the country and the extinction of the species.

"Let's go, it's useless to think too much, let's go inside the ship and see if there are any clues left. ”

Seeing that both of them were a little listless, Jiang Chen spoke lightly, but he didn't care.

He walked ahead, scheming, and found a way into the interior at random.

The country has a national fortune, and the people have a human fortune. Destiny is a big event, and it is useless to be in a hurry.

And he didn't bother to get involved too much in these mundane things in the world.

For him, he always believed that only when the martial arts were cultivated to the extreme and grasped the supreme mystery of spiritual life was the most meaningful thing.

A moment later, all three of them came to the cabin, and their faces couldn't help but be gloomy as they looked at the empty cabin in front of them.

"It turns out that this is really just a trap, the things have already been carried away, and the three of us have all been put together. ”

Zhang Heyun's voice was cold, and he couldn't help but be angry when he looked at the cabin in front of him.

There was nothing left in the space of the cabin at this moment, whether it was the soldiers left behind or the opium cargo, all of them had disappeared without a trace.

This also means that their plan of action tonight has almost failed halfway, and the plan for this batch of opium to flow into the Central Plains is afraid that it will be difficult to stop.

"Actually, it's not like there's no room for recovery, tonight, we at least killed Ha Luo, which is not a loss. If you let him escape alive, I'm afraid it will have a devastating impact on you and your entire organization, right?"

Jiang Chen's eyes slanted, and he looked at Zhao Yu'an: "A master like Ha Luo, among the Yi people, must have a noble status, and he is one of the top masters among tens of millions of people." If we kill him this time, it will be a major blow to the power of the Westerners. ”

"Yes, the status of this person in the Far East Company is indeed extremely important, and in many weak and small countries similar to Daning overseas, the reward for this person's pursuit is as high as a thousand taels of gold. This time you can kill him, it can be said that you have made a great achievement, and I will also apply to our Taihe Guild headquarters to give you the reward you deserve. ”

Zhao Yu'an nodded, and let out a long breath, although he was unwilling, he could only accept the reality of this.

In any case, tonight, they at least killed the great scourge of Hara in one fell swoop, which can be regarded as an achievement, and they did not fall into a situation of empty ends, which can be regarded as a draw.

"Miss Yu An, then where this boatload of opium goes, can we trace it next? and how should we chase it?" Zhang Heyun asked.

"There is a lot of opium in this ship, and if it is allowed to flow into the Central Plains, I don't know how many more people will suffer, and this is absolutely not allowed. Zhao Yu'an's eyes were sharp, and the cold light flashed: "However, if the Xiyi people come ashore from here, and if they want to trade opium in Daning, it is impossible not to pass through Changsha City." In the next few days, I will go back to Zhao's house first and use the resources of my family to investigate. In addition, our Taihe Society also has its own forces in the military and political factions of Daning, the underworld and the white road, and several parties join forces, even if they become flies, they will definitely be able to find clues!"

"Well, I've been staying in Changsha City these days, if you have any clues, you can go to the Yunlai Inn in the city to find me. Zhang Heyun said.

"Then there is no need, in fact, I am private in Changsha City, and I also have a big house, the environment is quiet, the feng shui is good, and there is no problem to live dozens of people. In the past, when I came back, I often went over to practice and practice, why don't you go there during this time, and Jiang Chen can also go there together, so that the three of us can easily contact each other. Zhao Yu'an said.

"That's fine. ”

Jiang Chen nodded and accepted: "Recently, I have this intention to leave the family and live outside. Now I'll go back to Jiangfu first, take care of some things, and then I'll go over there to find you. ”

He looked back, and the sky in the distance was already glowing slightly. The night is over, and the dawn is coming.

"Well, my mansion is in the direction of the south of the city, called Qingquanju, I believe that with your ability, you should be able to find it easily. Zhao Yu'an said softly.

However, she looked at Jiang Chen, and finally couldn't help but remind: "Jiang Chen, but when you go back to the house this time, the relationship with the family should not be too stiff." The Jiang family is huge, a giant in Changsha City, and there are many side branches and clans all over the south of the Yangtze River, which can play a great role in our plan to fight against Xiyi. In the world, people still have to be entangled in all kinds of entanglements, even if you are a Buddha or a Taoist ancestor, you are not exempt from vulgarity. ”

"I know, this time when I go home, I'll make it clear to my father. ”

Jiang Chen said indifferently, and did not refuse or agree.

His body moved, like a gust of wind, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Even the two great Transformation Realm masters didn't see his movements clearly when he left.

"Jiang Chen's martial arts, as soon as he enters the transformation realm, can he be so miraculous? Miss Yu'an, what do you think of him?" Zhang Heyun's eyes lit up, revealing a little envy.

"He is a natural warrior, independent of heaven and earth, and proud and uninhibited. Future achievements will not be under my master!"

Zhao Yu'an was also very surprised, but he was a little regretful: "But it's a pity...... It is no longer the era of martial arts dominance, and it will not be in the future. With the continuous development of Yiren science and technology, in the next hundred years, the world will be turned upside down, and one day, we Daning will also embark on the same path as them. At that time, sooner or later, our martial arts may be completely useless. ”