Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 235 Building the Palace
Because it's a smooth stone floor, there's no need to lay flooring.

After Chen Hongjian completed the basic structure of the palace, it was time to start the decoration and furnishing.

Chen Hong also made a lot of furniture, from chairs and tables to beds, everything was available.

What's particularly interesting is that there are also rows of bookshelves.

The main palace is so spacious, it covers a full 999 square meters.

It was divided into many rooms, including bedrooms, studies, training rooms, laboratories, and even a hot spring swimming pool.

Chen Hong used his [Array Formation] supernatural power to set up a dense array of formations in this palace.

It can draw on solar energy and earth vein energy to power the array.

The formations were rather crude, including those for dust removal, temperature regulation, water collection and supply, heating of hot spring swimming pools, and even mosquito, insect, rat, and cockroach repellents—it had everything.

Chen Hong even set up a solar power generation system, erected a power grid, and manufactured light bulbs.

This is sufficient to meet daily power supply needs.

Chen Hong also fired ceramic tiles, giving the palace a major renovation.

They also craft crystal chandeliers, which are exquisitely beautiful.

This move completely stunned Lü Zhi and the others.

"So...so beautiful!"

Looking at the lit chandelier, the gleaming tiled walls, and the dazzling living room.

Empress Lü Zhi and Empress Lü Su were greatly shocked, as if they were country bumpkins who had entered an art palace and suddenly opened up a new world.

Gao Yao has already given a thumbs up.

"Amazing, Chen Hong, you're truly amazing! You're absolutely awesome!"

"They've even installed electricity and tile chandeliers. Are you trying to create a modern lifestyle in ancient times?"

"You are the most awesome ancient time traveler I have ever seen."

Gao Yao exclaimed in genuine admiration, then sat down in the sandalwood chair, touching the smooth armrests and gazing at the dazzling light, not wanting to get up.

Chen Hong shook his head, "The conditions are rudimentary, and there are still many things that haven't been developed."

"For example, if we lay down a Persian rug, add some sofas, and put up some artwork, it would be perfect."

Gao Yao was speechless. In his opinion, this was no different from a modern house. His own home might not even be as luxurious as the palace that Chen Hong had built.

Although some daily necessities are not as complete as modern ones, basic needs are almost met.

Once Chen Hong comes up with things like toilet paper and seasonings, the quality of life will be significantly improved.

Chen Hong set up another large array outside, consisting of illusions and five-element traps, to prevent people from accidentally entering this place.

They concealed their cultivation grounds.

This platform is huge, about the size of two football fields, covering more than 2 square meters.

The main palace that Chen Hong refined only occupies a very small part.

More palaces can be added later to form a palace complex.

After a whole day of work, it was already dark.

Chen Hong had no choice but to send Lü Zhi, Lü Su, and the others back.

What Chen Hong didn't know was that after he left, the spies from the Black Ice Guard finally managed to find their way to this area on horseback.

They discovered the large chunk of mountain that Chen Hong had cleaved off.

The neat, man-made cut surface shouldn't be too obvious.

In addition, interviews with a few scattered hunters in the surrounding area revealed that they all testified that they saw a huge axe, resembling that of an ancient god or demon, cleaving Shouyang Mountain and splitting off a small section of the mountain, which fell to the foot of the mountain.

The scouts wanted to go up the mountain to investigate, but a thick fog had rolled in, and it was already late.

They could only send someone to keep watch, then return to their garrison in Xianyang and wait for the palace gates to open the next morning before going into the palace to report to the First Emperor.

Chen Hong led Lü Su and the others back to the Lü residence.

It wasn't appropriate to go out so late, so he stayed at the Lü residence for the night.

After experiencing such a shocking event today, how could Lü Zhi and Lü Su possibly sleep?

He immediately held a candlelit talk with his father, telling him about Chen Hong's many amazing feats.

Upon hearing this, Lu Gong was greatly surprised: "Hong'er, do you truly possess the abilities of a deity?"

“Absolutely true!” Lü Zhi nodded seriously.

"Father, if you don't believe your child, don't you believe Susu?"

“Susu has never lied.”

Lü Gong turned to look at Lü Su, "Su Su, tell your father honestly, is what Zhi'er said true?"

“It’s true, Father. I saw it with my own eyes.”

In a single day, he flew back and forth across the Qinling Mountains on his sword.

"This is impossible to fake." Lü Su nodded seriously.

Lu Gong finally believed this incredible, unbelievable story.

Because she knew that Lü Su didn't know how to lie at all.

He can spot a lie immediately.

Therefore, after eliminating all possibilities, the only remaining impossibility is the established fact.

Lu Gong had no choice but to accept this fact.

"I never imagined that Hong'er's abilities would surpass the ordinary, far beyond our reach."

Lord Lü sighed, stroked his white beard, and shook his head repeatedly.

Why did Father sigh?

Lü Zhi, however, was full of energy. "With your abilities, young master, shouldn't we be even happier?"

Lu Gong shook his head, "That may be true, but I originally wanted you two to choose one to marry Chen Hong, which would be a perfect match."

By forming a marriage alliance with Hong'er, they became family, and their relationship deepened.

Now it seems difficult, very difficult, very difficult indeed.

Both Lü Zhi and Lü Su were pale, not because it was difficult, but because their father intended to choose one of them, which would inevitably result in one of them being injured.

Lü Zhi gritted her teeth, "Father, there may still be a chance."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Lu Gong became interested.

Lü Zhi explained, "Judging from the way the young master treated us sisters today, he seems to have a good impression of us."

“In that case, let’s go a step further and have my sister marry the young master along with me.”

Following the ancient tale of Ehuang and Nüying, I believe the young master will not refuse us sisters.

Lü Su looked up in surprise at Lü Zhi.

Empress Lü affectionately patted Lü Su's head.

"Silly sister, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

"Young master is too outstanding. How many women in the world would want to marry such an outstanding man, who is as outstanding as a god?"

Even if the young master has no interest, countless beauties will flock to him like moths to a flame. Rather than sisters fighting amongst themselves, we sisters should work together to firmly hold onto the young master's heart.

Don't let those bees and butterflies outside benefit from it.

What do you say, okay?

“Okay!” Lü Su did not hesitate. As long as she had the chance to be with Chen Hong, she didn’t care about anything else, let alone her own sister.

"Good! Good!" Lord Lü was overjoyed. "I am relieved that you sisters are so harmonious and of one mind."

"I think this matter should be handled sooner rather than later."

This city of Xianyang is the capital of the Qin Dynasty, filled with countless beauties. It's best to finalize the marriage agreement as soon as possible.

"Tomorrow, I will discuss this matter with Hong'er in person. You sisters, sleep peacefully tonight and wait for your father's good news."

Lu Gong stroked his beard, his face full of admiration and satisfaction.

My daughter, from the Lü family, is very sensible.

"Thank you for your kindness, Father."

Empress Lü Zhi and Empress Lü Su were overjoyed and kowtowed to Lord Lü.

"Please get up quickly!" Lord Lü helped the two women up.

“My son is naturally beautiful and exceptionally intelligent. He will surely achieve his goals. There is no need to worry unnecessarily.”

"Father……"

The two women became somewhat shy at this point.

"Hahaha……"

Lü Gong laughed heartily, stroked his beard, and went out the door.

The next morning.

A scout on a black ice platform rode straight into Xianyang Palace.

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, we found the immortal's whereabouts last night."

"Really? Where is it?" Ying Zheng asked excitedly, peeking out to look at the scout reporting below.

"Your Majesty, it is located at Shouyang Mountain in the Qinling Mountains."

"Hahaha, good, good!" Ying Zheng laughed heartily. "Go, bring plenty of gifts, and invite the immortal to Xianyang Palace."

"I wish to sit down with the immortals and discuss the Dao, seeking their secrets to immortality."

"This..." The scout hesitated for a moment.

"Hmm? What? You have something to say?" Ying Zheng raised his thick eyebrows, somewhat displeased.

The scout gritted his teeth and reported truthfully: "Your Majesty, for some reason, a thick fog has descended on Shouyang Mountain and has not yet dissipated."

We went up the mountain to investigate at dawn today, but we got lost and could not find the immortal's abode no matter what we did.

To this day, more than a dozen brothers remain lost and their fate is unknown.

"waste!"

Ying Zheng was furious, "They're all good-for-nothings!"

"You can't even find the mountain path, what use are you to me?"

"Your Majesty's anger! Your Majesty's anger!"

"We confess our guilt! We confess our guilt!"

The scout was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Enough, enough," Ying Zheng waved his hand.

"It seems the immortals didn't want to see you good-for-nothings and mortals, so they created a thick fog and set up some illusions."

"I am the Son of Heaven, the Emperor, whose merits surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and whose virtues exceed those of the Five Emperors."

I, the Emperor, will personally take charge.

"I imagine the immortals will surely open their gates to welcome me."

"Your Majesty's achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and your virtue exceeds that of the Five Emperors. You will surely make that immortal bow down in reverence and wholeheartedly assist Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The scout immediately began to flatter him, bowing down completely.

"Long live your majesty!"

"Long live your majesty!"

"Long live your majesty!"

In an instant, everyone in the hall knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

Ying Zheng felt a tickle on his itch and was immediately delighted, his mood improving greatly, and he burst into hearty laughter.

"it is good!"

"Quickly summon Li Si. I wish to travel incognito with him to visit the secluded abode of immortals."

"I want to see just how good this immortal really is."

"Here!"

The palace servants quickly went to carry out the order. Qin Shi Huang changed into plain clothes and, together with Li Si and others, quietly left Xianyang and headed to Shouyang Mountain in the Qinling Mountains.

Just in case, Ying Zheng also secretly dispatched 800 elite Iron Eagle warriors to escort them.

The Iron Eagle Warriors were founded by Sima Cuo, a general after Shang Yang's reforms. The selection criteria were extremely strict, and each member was an elite soldier who could fight ten men and was invincible.

Chen Hong was unaware of this when Qin Shi Huang set off.

He was being talked to by Lü Gong.

"Hong'er, there's something I'd like to discuss with you today."

"Lord Lü, please speak frankly."

"Well, what do you think of my two daughters?" Lu Gong stroked his beard and asked tentatively.

"She's quite good. The young lady is warm and cheerful, incredibly intelligent, exceptionally clever, handles matters properly and in an orderly manner, and has a skillful approach. No one in the manor dares to disobey her."

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhi, who was eavesdropping behind the screen, was overjoyed and revealed a bright, cheerful smile.

A row of neat, white teeth was revealed, and the corners of her mouth curved like a crescent moon, which she couldn't suppress.

It felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from my heart, leaving me with a sense of ease and joy.

He has feelings for me, he has feelings for me!

Lü Zhi shouted in her heart, finally letting go of her worry that Chen Hong liked Lü Su but not her.

Lu Su, however, was trembling inside, listening intently with nervousness, afraid of learning from Chen Hong that he had a bad impression of her.

Her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt until they turned white, and her heart pounded in her chest.

"As for the second young lady..." Chen Hong smiled.

(End of this chapter)