kvmb Chapter 311 Several Cannons
Chapter 311 Several Cannons
Chapter 311 Several Cannons
"This... how can these be cannons?" Ye Qingchen asked, shaking his head in confusion. Gu Mochen, however, was curious about them. He felt Ye Qingchen had used them before, but forgot when, and they had been put away later. He noticed Ye Qingchen's apparent disappointment with them. The others whispered amongst themselves, bewildered by the sight before them. What were these things? Weren't they good enough? No one recognized them; the cannons were a novelty to them. Seeing that Ye Qingchen didn't stop them from touching them, they all crowded around, touching and smelling them.
Ye Qingchen frowned, carefully examining the cannons. She noticed strange patterns engraved on the cannon shafts, which didn't seem like ordinary decorations but rather some kind of ancient script. She reached out and gently touched the patterns, trying to find some clues. Just then, the little white deer that had been following her invisibly suddenly cried out excitedly and circled the cannons incessantly.
"Little White, did you discover something?" Ye Qingchen asked telepathically. Little White nuzzled Ye Qingchen's hand, then jumped onto a cannon and pointed with its paw at a pattern on the cannon. Ye Qingchen followed the direction Little White was pointing and found that the pattern seemed to form a design, like an ancient formation.
"Could these cannons be hiding some unknown secret?" Ye Qingchen pondered to herself. She decided to keep this discovery to herself for now, after all, not everyone present could be trusted. Along the way, the relationships between the people had become complicated in their struggle for the treasure, and a slight misstep could trigger a bloody battle.
"In any case, since these cannons are so important, we can't just let them go so easily." Ye Qingchen said to Gu Mochen, "We can transport these cannons out to the capital and study them slowly. Perhaps they can play a huge role in fighting against foreign enemies."
"Move it back?" someone in the crowd questioned. How heavy must that be? "Can we even move it? Aren't these cannons more important than those gold and jewels?"
"Exactly, aren't the Emperor and Empress interested in those valuable gold and silver jewels? We just examined them, and they're just some lumps of iron, aren't they?" some people asked, somewhat puzzled.
Ye Qingchen looked at the puzzled crowd and sighed inwardly. She knew these people were truly ignorant. Although she didn't care much for these cannons, she could use them to openly and legitimately display them, and through their words, exaggerate the significance of the cannons to extract more valuable items. She said, "Let's put all of these into the national treasury. I'll take these cannons back for research, and everyone present will be richly rewarded!"
Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the cave. Everyone's expression changed, and they gripped their weapons tightly. "Oh no, someone must have dug their way in!" one of them said nervously. Ye Qingchen was startled; she hadn't expected them to find them so quickly. It seemed they were quite capable; finding the right path through this cave was difficult, and any other route would lead to certain death.
"Don't panic, everyone. Let's find a place to hide and see what's going on outside," Ye Qingchen said calmly. Everyone nodded and hid in a secluded corner of the cave. A moment later, two men in black rushed into the cave. Their eyes were cold as they scanned everything inside. They had found this place by sacrificing their teammates, and now, seeing the gold and silver jewelry on the ground, they frantically stuffed it into their clothes. As they stuffed, some pieces fell out, and they began tearing their clothes to make bundles.
Just as he was basking in the joy of discovering such a large pile of gold and silver, Gu Mochen gestured to his men, and a dozen or so men appeared to fight the two of them. The two men were carrying too much jewels to fly or run, and quickly found themselves at a disadvantage, immediately captured. His men searched them and discovered they were military officers from the Western Regions. They looked at Gu Mochen and asked if they should be spared. Ye Qingchen said, "Kill them both. Two greedy men, not worth keeping alive." Then his men killed them directly.
On the battlefield, thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood, after a fierce and breathtaking battle, the enemy, finally exhausted by the valiant attacks of Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen, fell one after another into pools of blood. Once the enemies were all still and lifeless, Gu Mochen finally let out a long sigh of relief, a barely perceptible hint of ease appearing on his usually stern face. He turned to his men, who had been following closely behind, and said in a deep, steady voice, "Brothers, now that they're dead, this dangerous situation is temporarily over. Let's go. Based on our previous deductions, the exit should have been opened by now."
His subordinates nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anticipation. Gu Mochen continued, "Let's go out through the exit. Once I'm out, I'll send people to move all this stuff. Everything here is priceless; we can't just leave it here in the middle of nowhere." He patted Ye Qingchen's shoulder, gesturing for her to join him. Ye Qingchen nodded slightly, her eyes shining with determination.
So, Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen led their men cautiously toward the exit. Along the way, they vigilantly observed their surroundings, fearing any escapees or hidden dangers. When they finally emerged from the narrow, dark passage and saw the light of day again, the sunlight bathed them, as if draping them in a golden glow.
As soon as she stepped outside, Ye Qingchen's eyes sharpened. Taking advantage of the crowd's inattention, she rapidly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. In an instant, the mountain of wealth seemed to be drawn by a mysterious force, vanishing without a trace, all stored within her mysterious space. After completing this, Ye Qingchen immediately cast a spell, creating a powerful barrier around the area. This barrier shimmered with multicolored light, acting like a giant protective shield, concealing everything and preventing discovery.
Within Ye Qingchen's space, the items that had been collected seemed to come alive, automatically arranging and rearranging themselves. The previously chaotic belongings were quickly organized into a neat and orderly fashion. Moreover, to Ye Qingchen's delight, her space was becoming increasingly intelligent and efficient. A transparent list appeared before her, clearly listing detailed information about all the items.
There were eight cannons in total. These cannons were enormous, with gleaming black barrels, clearly powerful weapons. The two pistols, though small, exuded a cold, metallic feel, as if telling tales of their former glory. Two boxes of ammunition were neatly arranged, each bullet gleaming with a dangerous light. And then there was the dazzling gold: 200 million taels of gold piled together, shimmering so brightly it was almost blinding; 30 billion taels of gold formed a small mountain, leaving one in awe.
A box of pearls, round and full, radiating a soft luster, seemed like a treasure bestowed by nature. Five hundred luminous pearls emitted a faint green glow in the dark space, like twinkling stars in the night sky. Agate ornaments, each uniquely shaped and lifelike, appeared as if meticulously crafted by a master artisan. Fifty thousand jade bracelets, vibrant green and with a warm, delicate texture, were irresistible to the touch. Twenty thousand jade ornaments were even more diverse in form, some resembling birds about to take flight, others like budding flowers. In addition, there were turquoise, cat's-eye stones, and various crystals, all complementing each other in the space, radiating a dazzling array of colors.
Ye Qingchen stared at the astonishing scene before her, her mouth agape. After a long while, she murmured, "This guy is really rich! I wonder where he amassed so many good things, but now they're all ours!" A smug smile appeared on her face as she thought of this.