National Guardian's Gone and We're Done

Zheng Qifeng’s gaze was filled with reliance and trust in Chu He.

Chu He was their only lifeline.

Chu He’s expression was as placid as still water. "I understand what you mean. You don’t need to say anything more.

For the time being, I’ll stay here at the construction site.

You just focus on your own work. Carry on as you normally would."

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over their surroundings.

The corners of Chu He’s mouth lifted into a confident, mysterious smile. "This area may seem quiet,

but it’s actually being watched by countless eyes.

There are watchers hidden everywhere.

However, their minds have already been swayed by Yumizakura’s enchantment.

Right now, they can’t perceive the three of us at all.

To them, this area still looks completely normal.

Beneath this vast expanse of land, a colossal and mysterious power seems to lie hidden,

like a beast that has slumbered for millennia, now stirring restlessly.

However, right now that power has fallen into a state of chaos and disarray,

obscuring all clues and traces.

It’s preventing us from seeing what’s really going on beneath this land.

It’s like we’re standing before a sealed door, knowing full well there’s an earth-shattering secret behind it,

but this endless chaos is keeping us from finding the key."

Chu He’s gaze grew firm and sharp. "Next, we’ll counter their moves by staying put. We’ll bide our time and adapt,

and wait patiently for the right moment.

Don’t worry. The White-Red Empire is undoubtedly in a bigger bind than we are right now, panicking even.

They’re desperate to push this development project forward,

but this sudden chaos is holding them back.

And with the Lighthouse Empire’s immense power,

its vast resources, and its complex, web-like network,

it won’t be long before they break free from their current predicament

and restore their former strength and authority.

Once the Lighthouse Empire is back on its feet,

its attention will inevitably turn back to the White-Red Empire,

like a hungry hawk zeroing in on its prey.

By then, the White-Red Empire will be completely surrounded on this development project,

finding it impossible to move forward.

And we, amid this volatile situation, will be waiting in the wings to make our move."

"Alright." Zheng Qifeng sighed softly. "In that case, let me arrange accommodations for the three of you. I can’t just have you..."

"That won’t be necessary."

Chu He shook his head. "Just carry on with your work as usual. Act as if the three of us were never here. Don’t worry about us."

"Then for the coming days, we’ll be relying on you, Mr. Chu."

Zheng Qifeng gave a slight bow, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

Despite his many lingering worries, he felt an inexplicable sense of security and trust in Chu He’s presence.

Before long, Yumizakura returned, arriving gracefully with Zheng Bolan.

Zheng Bolan was tightly clutching a book.

Its cover was somewhat tattered and the pages were slightly yellowed,

exuding an ancient and mysterious air.

With a look of relief and reassurance, Zheng Bolan said, "Thankfully, this book was still there, safe and sound.

I happened to find it in a remote corner of the Chiyoda City library.

It records some events related to Qin Shi Huang. It’s not very detailed, but it’s precious nonetheless.

I searched the entire library, and this was the only book that could offer us any clues.

It wasn’t easy to find."

With that, he carefully handed the book to Chu He.

Chu He accepted the book and slowly opened it, poring over it page by page.

The script inside was somewhat blurry, and many sections were damaged and incomplete,

as if it had been scoured by the merciless river of time or ravaged by a great fire.

Fortunately, the damage didn’t impede the overall readability.

Through the mottled text, one could still piece together magnificent scenes from history.

Judging from the book’s paper, binding, and the unique scent of its ink,

it had clearly weathered the long years, a vessel for countless untold secrets and stories.

Chu He’s gaze was locked on the book.

As he read on, a look of shock first appeared on his face,

his expression like that of someone witnessing a world-shaking, divine legend firsthand.

His eyes shone with amazement and awe.

A moment later, his brow furrowed deeply,

his eyes revealing profound confusion as he became lost in a labyrinth of thought, unable to find his way out.

"But why...?"

Chu He muttered to himself, his voice low and filled with bewilderment. "Why would someone go to such lengths to erase all traces of Qin Shi Huang from the river of history?

If the Deities had intervened, with their transcendent power, how could they have left this book behind?

What kind of intricate secrets and conspiracies are hidden here?"

His mind was filled with questions, each one a riddle,

swirling endlessly in his head.

Night fell like a vast black curtain, slowly descending from the heavens to envelop the world.

Across the somewhat barren construction site, a few dim, yellow streetlights cast a faint glow.