Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

"This is the future."

"And you will never catch up with me."

Lu Chengye's voice echoed slowly in the underground hall.

The silver-white Sky Dome II rested quietly in the center of the platform.

Dozens of large searchlights shone down.

The entire aircraft seemed to come from a future world.

Streamlined fuselage.

Integrated structure.

Even the exterior materials are completely different from those of common aviation equipment of this era.

Gu Changfeng stood still.

His mouth was practically agape.

"Jian'an..."

"Can this thing really fly?"

Lin Jian'an remained silent.

Because the system is scanning frantically.

【Sky Dome II】

Length: 31.4 meters

[Propulsion System: Improved version of Sky One]

[Expected top speed: Mach 3.8]

[Technological Leadership: 22 years]

Threat Level: SSSS

Looking at these data.

Even Lin Jian'an couldn't help but gasp.

Mach 3.8

This speed is already quite terrifying.

To know.

Many advanced fighter jets today do not reach this level.

More importantly...

This is just a verification machine.

If we let Lu Chengye continue his research...

What will it develop into in the future?

no one knows.

And just then...

The system displayed a red warning again.

[Base self-destruction countdown: 14 minutes 11 seconds]

[Countdown to launch of Sky Dome 2: 7 minutes and 2 seconds]

Two countdown timers flashed simultaneously.

The pressure was instantly immense.

Gu Changfeng's forehead began to sweat.

"What should we do?"

"Should we arrest the people first or dismantle the plane first?"

Lin Jian'an looked ahead.

Lu Chengye remained calm.

She even had a faint smile on her face.

As if victory was assured.

"He's stalling for time."

Lin Jian'an suddenly said.

Gu Changfeng was taken aback.

"What do you mean?"

"It will take time for Sky Dome 2 to start up."

"So he wants us to chat with him."

Gu Changfeng immediately realized what was happening.

"Oh shit."

"That old fox."

Just then.

Lu Chengye suddenly clapped.

popping.

The applause was exceptionally clear in the hall.

"good."

"They reacted very quickly."

"No wonder Qin Yuanshan lost to you."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Jian'an laughed out loud.

"He didn't lose to me."

"He lost to himself."

Lu Chengye shook his head slightly.

"young people."

"You're still too naive."

"The world is never simply black and white."

talking.

He slowly walked towards Sky Dome II.

I reached out and gently stroked the fuselage.

His eyes were filled with infatuation.

"You know what?"

"For it."

"I've been preparing for this for twenty years."

"Twenty years."

"So many people don't understand me."

"So many people call me crazy."

"But now."

"I did it."

Gu Changfeng couldn't help but curse.

"Success my ass."

"You're about to be arrested."

Lu Chengye, however, laughed even more heartily.

"Arrest me?"

"Who said I'm going to get arrested?"

Done.

He looked up at the sky.

at the same time.

The entire hall suddenly shook violently.

Boom—

A huge rock crashed down.

Dust flew everywhere.

The system alarm sounded again.

Structural damage detected

[The base is collapsing at an accelerated pace]

[Remaining Time Adjustment]

[Self-destruct countdown: 11 minutes 53 seconds]

See here.

Lin Jian'an's heart sank.

Time has become less.

Zhao Changhe and the others were still in the control room.

If you cannot obtain the permission card.

Everyone will be trapped here and die.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jianan immediately contacted the system.

"Analyze the optimal solution."

next second.

The system began its simulation.

A few seconds later.

The result is in.

Option 1

[Arrest of Lu Chengye]

Success rate: 42%

Option Two

Destroy Sky Dome II

Success rate: 61%

Option 3

[Seize the access card and terminate self-destruction]

Success rate: 73%

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up.

really.

The key is still the access card.

Just then.

The system has locked onto the target again.

[Access Key B]

[Location: Lu Chengye's left inner pocket]

found it!

Lin Jian'an took a step forward without making a sound.

Lu Chengye seemed to have sensed something.

He said with a smile.

"Don't rush."

"I have another question for you."

"Are you interested in knowing?"

Why did I choose you?

This made Lin Jian'an pause for a moment.

to be frank.

He was also a little curious.

Over the years, Night Owl has met with countless experts.

Why target me?

Lu Chengye said slowly.

"Because you are just like me."

"They are all rule-breakers."

"Hongxing Machinery Factory was originally just an ordinary factory."

"As a result, you single-handedly turned it into a national benchmark."

CNC machine tools.

"Automated production line".

"New materials".

"Everything you do is beyond the comprehension of your time."

Speaking of it.

Lu Chengye suddenly smiled.

"Actually, when I first saw your information..."

"I thought you were a time traveler too."

boom!

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

What?

Traveler?

This moment.

Even the system paused for a brief moment.

Gu Changfeng looked completely bewildered.

"What the hell?"

"What should I wear?"

But Lu Chengye did not offer an explanation.

He just looked at Lin Jian'an meaningfully.

"It seems not."

"But it doesn't matter."

"The line between genius and monster is very thin."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Jian'an gradually calmed down.

It seems that Lu Chengye only had suspicions.

The system was not actually discovered.

However, this old man's keenness is remarkable.

It's actually a bit scary.

Just then.

The system reminded you again.

[Countdown to launch of Sky Dome 2: 5 minutes and 2 seconds]

We can't delay any longer.

Lin Jian'an took a deep breath.

He suddenly smiled.

"Lu Chengye".

"Actually, I've always been curious."

"Someone as smart as you."

Why do we believe that Sky Dome II will definitely succeed?

Lu Chengye was slightly taken aback.

I obviously didn't expect him to ask that.

"What do you mean?"

Lin Jian'an pointed at the aircraft.

"Because it has defects."

The air fell silent instantly.

For the first time, Lu Chengye's eyes showed a change in expression.

"What did you say?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

They took the bait, just as expected.

In fact.

He had no idea whether there was a defect or not.

It's purely a ploy to trick the other party.

But the system responded at that moment.

[Scan complete]

[Structural defects discovered]

Location: Power Coupling Module

Failure rate after high load operation: 79%

See here.

Lin Jian'an himself was taken aback.

Holy crap.

Really?

So he continued.

"Power coupling module".

"Is it still unresolved?"

boom!

Lu Chengye's expression changed drastically.

In that instant.

His expression said it all.

Gu Changfeng was dumbfounded.

"Is there really a problem?"

Lin Jian'an nodded slightly.

"Of course."

"And it's very serious."

now.

Lu Chengye was completely unsettled.

Because of the power coupling module.

This is the biggest challenge of the entire Sky Project.

Besides the core team.

Nobody knows.

But Lin Jian'an saw it at a glance.

"How did you find out?"

Lu Chengye stared intently at him.

His eyes were filled with shock.

And at that very moment.

Lin Jian'an made a move.

Whoosh!

He shot off like an arrow released from a bow.

The target was Lu Chengye.

Gu Changfeng was taken aback at first.

Then I realized what was happening.

Holy crap!

"Jian'an, you're playing dirty tricks!"

The hall erupted in chaos.

Lu Chengye's expression changed drastically.

"Stop him!"

The hidden guards rushed out at the same time.

However, it was too late.

Lin Jian'an's speed was extremely fast.

The system predicts all movement trajectories in real time.

In just a few seconds.

They broke through several obstacles in succession.

next moment.

The two were less than three meters apart.

Lu Chengye finally panicked.

He turned around and wanted to back away.

But Lin Jian'an was faster.

boom!

He punched the other person in the chest.

Lu Chengye was sent flying backwards.

It crashed heavily onto the equipment.

at the same time.

A black card flew out of his arms.

It is the access key!

"Long Wind!"

Gu Changfeng was quick-witted and nimble-fingered.

He leaped and caught the card.

I was so excited I almost jumped up.

"Got it!"

The system was also frantically issuing warnings at that moment.

[Access Key B successfully acquired]

The conditions for dual-access authentication have been met.

The self-destruct process can be terminated.

I saw the notification.

Lin Jian'an finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The first step was successful.

But the next second.

A sudden change occurred.

boom--

Suddenly, scorching flames erupted from the tail of the Sky Dome II.

The entire hall was brightly lit.

The system immediately issued an alarm.

【warning】

[Sky Dome II ignited ahead of schedule]

[Autopilot mode activated]

[Remaining takeoff time: 2 minutes and 59 seconds]

Lin Jian'an suddenly turned his head.

His expression completely changed.

Lu Chengye actually activated Sky Dome II ahead of schedule!

at the same time.

Lu Chengye, who was lying on the ground, suddenly burst into laughter.

"Too late!"

"It's too late!"

"So what if you get the access cards?"

"Sky Dome II will be leaving here soon!"

"The future belongs to me!"

And the prompt given by the system in the next second.

This gave Lin Jian'an a sudden shock.

[Test Results]

[The core database will be automatically destroyed after the Sky Dome II takes off]

[Industrial Machine Tool Data]

[Aircraft Engine Data]

[Project Sky] Data

[Expected to be completely lost]

boom!

This moment.

Everyone finally realized how serious the problem was.

I got the access card.

The base can be saved.

But what if Sky Dome 2 flies away?

Even twenty years of technological achievements can be taken away.

The real showdown.

just began.