Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 521 Returning to Modern Times for a Rest

Typhoon Haikui sweeps across Yinggao.

"According to this newspaper, just as the Pacific typhoon season began this year, Typhoon Haikui, the seventh typhoon of the year, struck Taiwan, causing damage to nearly 3000 houses, 18 deaths, 7 missing persons, and 154 injuries."

"As of the time of this report, hundreds of residents are still trapped, nearly 100,000 households are without power, multiple power lines are out of service, and 500 flights have been canceled at Kyoto and Kazuha airports."

"Preliminary estimates suggest that the typhoon will cause losses of up to 3 million Citibank dollars."

"According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization, as global warming intensifies and weather changes significantly, the average sea surface temperature in the world’s oceans has increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius, and the high temperature of the oceans provides more energy for typhoons."

"Against this backdrop, this year's typhoon season has started earlier and is more active, with a high likelihood of more typhoons and greater intensity than in previous years, posing a significant threat to countries located on the western Pacific coast."

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Gu Zhao returned to the Daluo Palace with the embroiderer, Bai Ke, Bai Yiqi, and four star officials. After spending a tender night with Zhuo Qingyan, he returned to the modern world.

As soon as I returned to Earth, my phone buzzed, and then I saw the news above.

"It's typhoon season again," Gu Zhao remarked.

"Fortunately, we were well prepared, so there shouldn't be any problems under normal circumstances," Xiao Ya said with a smile.

Jiang Shishi replied with a smile, "Most of the typhoons were kept out, so in that respect, Cherry Blossom and Luzon deserve credit."

The two women have been in Guangzhou for three years and have naturally experienced typhoon days.

However, due to the complex terrain of the mainland, the impact of cold air, and the protection provided by a ring of island nations, very few powerful typhoons are able to make landfall on the coast.

Most typhoons are either stopped along the line of Yinggao, Okinawa, and Luzon, or they change direction when they approach the mainland coast.

Even if the remaining typhoons make landfall inland, their power will be minimal.

“But there are still powerful typhoons,” Gu Zhao said.

There haven't been any major typhoons making landfall in the past two years, but he still has memories of those days.

It seems like it was when I was thirteen or fourteen years old, a fierce wind raged, the Milky Way seemed to turn upside down, big trees were uprooted, and even cars could be blown onto rooftops.

It is said that many people died back then.

Even with major infrastructure renovations and strengthened flood control in mountainous areas and cities, the number of deaths has indeed decreased, but property damage is still inevitable once a typhoon makes landfall.

Just like cherry blossoms, besides causing deaths, every typhoon results in property damage, which is equivalent to losing blood for no reason. No wonder they have wanted to land on the coast for hundreds and thousands of years.

Unfortunately, the enemy on the shore is stronger than the typhoon!

Jiang Shishi glanced at her phone, then at the bright sunshine outside. "It's about time, let's go."

Before Gu Zhao returned, the two women had already arranged to have dinner with Eileen and Song Qiuqiu.

Since Gu Zhao is back, it's natural to bring him along, so Zhang Hang can also benefit from it.

So the two women started changing clothes, which gave Gu Zhao a good look.

Half an hour later, they went downstairs to get the car, with Gu Zhao as the driver, and soon arrived at Tianhehui Commercial Center.

"Eileen!"

"Xiaoya! Shishi!"

Upon arriving at the lobby on the first floor, Gu Zhao saw Eileen standing in the crowd, surrounded by several men who looked either fashionable or sophisticated.

Upon seeing Gu Zhao and the other two, Eileen's eyes lit up. She quickly walked over and gave Xiao Ya and Jiang Shishi a warm hug each.

She wanted to give Gu Zhao a hug too. Then, Zhang Hang's voice called out from nearby, "Gu Zhao!"

But Song Qiuqiu arrived with Zhang Hang.

"You've been in seclusion for quite a while this time?" Zhang Hang's gaze was intense. "Or did you go on some secret mission?"

Gu Zhao joked, "What kind of secret mission could keep me away for so long?"

"Let's go to the moon!" Zhang Hang whispered. "I saw the photos you posted online. Does the moon really have a Moon Palace?"

Eileen and Song Qiuqiu also looked at Gu Zhao.

Song Qiuqiu's eyes were filled with curiosity, while Eileen's eyes held a mixture of curiosity and excitement.

Of course she knew about the news that Taoist priests from Tianxia had landed on the moon, after all, lunar rocks and soil had been displayed in aerospace exhibition halls.

But whether Gu Zhao went up to get it or not, she didn't know, and even her brother Lawrence wasn't sure.

Because so far, none of the extraordinary Taoist priests who have appeared have their own social media accounts.

Perhaps Gu Zhao is just a distribution channel for them? After all, Gu Zhao looks too young.

Xiao Ya and Jiang Shishi chuckled upon hearing this.

They had already inquired about this with Gu Zhao and learned that Gu Zhao built it on the moon. Moreover, the first construction was a spur-of-the-moment decision and was rather rough. They planned to continue to repair it later.

As students of classical music, the two women do have some knowledge of classical architecture, but not much either.

But after hearing about this, the two immediately transformed into ancient architecture students, began to study classical architecture and decoration, and purchased all the necessary materials online.

Seeing the two girls laughing and joking, Eileen and Song Qiuqiu immediately took their arms.

Obviously, there are some things Gu Zhao might not say, but if it doesn't involve any secrets, they should ask the two women instead of Gu Zhao.

Gu Zhao waved his hand, "Let's go eat first, we can talk while we eat."

A moment later, the hot pot with two broths from Haidilao was served. Zhang Hang filled everyone's drinks, and Gu Zhao casually chatted about his moon landing and how he had also sent some roast goose and char siu to the space station.

Zhang Hang, “…”

Rubbing his hands together, Zhang Hang asked expectantly, "Next time you go up, can you take me with you?"

Eileen thought for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "You can fly into space, and you have that gourd that can hold a lot of things, so wouldn't you be able to take all kinds of supplies and equipment to the space station, or even establish a base on the moon?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shishi chuckled and said, "Whose side are you on anyway? Why are you giving us advice?"

Eileen shrugged and said jokingly, "This is goodwill from the old revolutionary base area."

Although Gu Zhao did not do that, Eileen was not afraid to remind him, because it was easy to think of, and she did not believe that the Tianxia system had not made such a plan.

Perhaps they have already communicated with Gu Zhao and started making preparations.

Eileen knew she couldn't stop it, and even the Tianxia system might not keep it from her, but if she could send the message back in advance, it would be a worthwhile trip and make up for the bill Lawrence paid for her.

Gu Zhao shook his head, denying Eileen's guess, "There's no need to do things that force growth."

"Huh?" Eileen asked, puzzled.

"The value generated during the moon landing process actually far outweighs the result. Once all the scientific and technological achievements generated during the process have been digested, the successful moon landing is just a natural consequence," Gu Zhao said calmly, taking a sip of her cold tea.

Eileen paused for a moment, then took a sip of her herbal tea. "I should advise the family to transfer their assets here as soon as possible, and move their businesses here quickly as well."

(End of this chapter)