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Chapter 224 Liu Ju Speeding

Seeing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, Liu Ju felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

He felt the same way when he first saw it, but now... he can drive it himself!!!

Liu Ju chuckled, opened the car door, and climbed into the truck.

next moment--

"boom--!!!!"

A deep, powerful roar, as if it had broken free from the depths of the earth!

This was followed by a continuous and rhythmic "putt-putt" sound, dull yet powerful, accompanied by a slight tremor throughout the entire steel body.

A few wisps of light blue smoke billowed from the exhaust pipe, carrying an unfamiliar, slightly pungent smell.

"Ugh!"

The craftsmen were so frightened by the sudden loud noise and vibration that they screamed and stumbled back, falling to the ground with their faces ashen.

The officials under the canopy were also shaken. Sang Hongyang steadied himself on the table, Gongsun He staggered, and Cheng Bushi straightened up abruptly, as if he had been attacked, and immediately went into a state of alert, his hand instinctively reaching for his waist.

Seeing the appearance of the group, Liu Ju smiled again, turned on the headlights, and then switched on the high beams.

Instantly, several high-ranking officials felt a blinding light.

This thing can even glow?!

"Hiss~!"

Several high-ranking officials gasped in shock.

Artifact!

This is truly a divine artifact!

Looking at the shocked expressions of the crowd through the windshield, Liu Ju felt even more pleased.

He gripped the slightly trembling steering wheel, feeling the immense power emanating from the steel behemoth beneath him as it "awakened," and looked down at the scene below, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

MD!

Shouldn't we start a wave?

Thinking about Chen Mo's previous actions and the operation manual he had read, Liu carefully released the handbrake, shifted into the lowest gear, and then lightly tapped the accelerator with minimal force.

"Buzz—!"

The engine roared suddenly louder, and the car body lurched forward slightly.

Although it was only a barely perceptible shift, in the eyes of the focused crowd, it was nothing short of a harbinger of a collapsing mountain!

"It moved! It really moved!!"

"Amazing! The gods have intervened!!!"

"Though it's only a fraction, its power is already evident!"

"Heavens! It really does act on its own!"

"By the late Emperor Taizu!!!"

Exclamations could no longer be suppressed and rose one after another.

Upon seeing this, Liu Ju could no longer contain his joy.

These high-ranking officials usually have a composed demeanor; when have they ever acted like this?

It's such a pity that Father Emperor is no longer here!

wrong!

If Father were here, it wouldn't be so fun!

Then I'll be showing off... Pshaw... The one driving will definitely be Father Emperor!

Liu Ju took a deep breath, rolled down the car window, and waved.

"Get out of my way! I'll show you the true power of this 'steel behemoth'!"

The young prince's brows were full of soaring ambition.

Upon hearing the order, how could the officials dare to hesitate?

Sang Hongyang pulled the old minister who was still in a daze to back away, while Gongsun He simply lay down on the ground, muttering to himself.

"Auspicious omen! This is an auspicious omen for the great Han Dynasty!"

Cheng Bushi stood firm, his eyes wide open, staring intently at every movement of the truck.

Upon seeing this, Liu Ju's smile deepened.

He steadied himself, recalled the incantation Chen Mo had taught him, and slowly increased the pressure on his feet.

"Buzz—"

The engine roar suddenly rose, no longer the previous low, muffled sound, but with a sharp force that seemed to tear through the air.

The truck's wheels slammed into the ground, kicking up a cloud of mud. The truck no longer moved an inch, but slid steadily forward for several meters!

That speed wasn't too fast, considering they were still inside the palace.

But to these Han Dynasty people who had never seen mechanical power before, this was already a miracle!

Without the help of oxen or horses, without the pull of ropes, this enormous creature was able to carry His Highness the Crown Prince steadily forward by its own strength!

Before, it only moved slightly, unlike now.

"Quickly! Summon the Grand Astrologer! Such a miraculous event must be recorded in history!"

Exclamations, praises, and prayers mingled together, making one's eardrums vibrate.

Several young guards were so excited that their faces turned red. They wanted to rush forward and touch the body of this steel behemoth, but they dared not cross the line because of its "divine power".

Liu Ju's grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly, his palms sweating and soaking the rough leather, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

He slowly turned the steering wheel, and the truck's front end obediently turned, drawing a clear arc across the open ground.

Two deep ruts meandered forward where the wheels had rolled.

The wind blew in through the car window, ruffling his hair and carrying the unfamiliar smell of gasoline.

Liu Ju looked down at the accelerator under his feet, then looked up at the dumbfounded ministers in front of him, and a surge of unprecedented pride welled up in his heart.

Or... how about we try stomping on it again?

The moment the thought popped into his head, it exploded in his mind like wildfire.

Liu Ju pressed his foot down hard, and a loud "Buzz—Aow—!" was heard.

The engine roared sharply and piercingly, the car body vibrated more violently, and even the steering wheel trembled slightly in his palm.

The blue smoke billowing from the exhaust pipe suddenly thickened, mixed with some wisps of blackish-gray smoke.

The pungent smell spread even faster.

The expected high-speed driving did not materialize. The truck merely roared, its speed only slightly faster than before, like a bull with boundless energy but nowhere to unleash it.

Liu Ju was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on when he saw the gear shifter.

No wonder he didn't shift gears.

Liu Ju did not react much, but the officials under the pavilion were terrified by the sudden increase in the volume of his roar.

Cheng Bushi could no longer restrain himself. With a clang, he drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly, and shouted sharply.

"Protect His Highness! This beast is likely enraged; be careful not to harm him!"

He then led his men forward.

Sang Hongyang quickly grabbed his sleeve, his brows furrowed, his eyes fixed on the roaring steel behemoth.

"General, wait! Look at His Highness's expression; he shows no panic!"

Everyone looked closely and saw Liu Ju frowning, staring down at the foot pedal, with a hint of annoyance on his lips. He didn't look like he was in any danger at all.

Gongsun He lay prostrate on the ground, his head banging even louder.

"My Lord, please calm your anger! My Lord, please calm your anger! His Highness the Crown Prince is the heir apparent of the Han Dynasty; he must not be disturbed!"

Liu Ju had no time to pay attention to the noise below. He gritted his teeth and cursed himself for being stupid.

Chen Mo clearly said that the accelerator must be used in conjunction with the gear shift. If you just step on the accelerator without shifting gears, this iron machine is just a waste of effort!

He took a deep breath and carefully reached for the gear shift lever with his left hand. His fingertips touched the cold metal, and his heart pounded.

With a soft "click," he finally shifted the gear to a higher gear.

Almost simultaneously, he gently lifted his foot and then slowly pressed down on the accelerator.

This time, the engine's roar subsided, no longer the previous sharp hiss, but transformed into a powerful rumble.

The truck seemed to have finally found the key to power, its wheels steadily rolling over the ground, splashing up dirt that flew even further, and its speed suddenly increased!

A gust of wind rushed in through the carriage window, making Liu Ju's robe flutter wildly and the young prince's hair disheveled, yet he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"It's done! Hahaha! It's done!"

"It's moving! It's really almost here!"

"Your Highness is truly a genius! To actually tame this divine beast!"

"What a blessing for the Han Dynasty! What a blessing for the Han Dynasty!"

Cool!

This was so awesome!!!

Liu Ju felt the wind blowing in and heard the exclamations of his ministers. He then pushed off with his feet again.

The truck sped up, kicking up clouds of dust.

The massive vehicle kicked up dust, and its roar echoed through the palace, startling countless birds into flight.

Just then, two figures walked side by side into the palace gate on one side of the square.

It was Huo Qubing who went to summon Wei Qing.

As soon as the two walked in, they saw the heavy truck speeding towards the palace gate where they were!