The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

It shouldn't affect the overall look too much. As long as the shape and size are the same, it won't be noticeable once installed. Plus, since it's made of wood, any problems later can be easily replaced with a new one, which is practically killing two birds with one stone.

Luo Jianmin pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I can make an exact replica to replace it, and I can make several. As long as Your Majesty needs it, I will do my best."

"Okay, then I'll leave this to you. Time is tight here, so make one and bring it to me."

Yang Xia didn't want to delay any longer and needed to start the experiment as soon as possible.

Luo Jianmin also knew that time was of the essence, and said, "At the latest, the stuff will definitely be ready by tomorrow afternoon."

If he works a little longer tonight and speeds up the process, and then refines it a bit more tomorrow, he should be able to finish it before tonight.

Yang Xia said with satisfaction, "Then we'll leave this to you. You must deliver it when the time comes. This is very important to us."

He repeatedly emphasized that he hoped the other party wouldn't be perfunctory. It's okay if they can't do it, but they absolutely cannot just do a shoddy job.

"it is good!"

Having settled the matter, Yang Xia happily led his men back.

He eagerly awaited the results tomorrow.

Sure enough, the carpenter was quick. By evening the next day, Luo Jianmin respectfully delivered the items to him.

Yang Xia fiddled with the things in his hands, quite satisfied.

Yang Xia spared no praise, exclaiming, "Your craftsmanship is truly superb; the finished product is virtually identical to the original."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. This is simply what I should do."

Luo Jianmin was overjoyed to receive the praise, and his face was full of smiles. To finish this product, he stayed up all night last night, slept for only two hours this morning, and got up before dawn to continue working.

His wife thought he had gone mad and they had a big fight at noon. She only calmed down after learning that he was working for the king.

As soon as the food was ready, he rushed over without even taking a sip of water, eager to present it to the king and win his favor.

"You did a great job. Just ask for your reward."

Yang Xia has always been fair in rewarding and punishing, and Luo Jianmin's dedication is commendable and deserves a reward.

Luo Jianmin licked his chapped lips. When he heard about the reward, his heart skipped a beat and almost jumped out of his throat.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement, and slowly said, "To be honest, Your Majesty, my income as a carpenter is meager. I have elderly parents and young children to support, and my expenses are considerable. If Your Majesty could bestow some money upon me to help with household expenses, that would be wonderful."

Luo Jianmin was rather reserved in his speech. He hadn't read many books, and he stammered as he spoke, afraid of saying something wrong and displeasing the king.

"It's just some money. I can not only give you money, but also a respectable job. If you're willing, you can work for me. You'll get your monthly salary, can take leave anytime, and there'll be a year-end bonus. What do you think?"

Yang Xia wanted to keep such a talented person by his side, thinking he might need him in the future.

Moreover, there aren't many honest people like him anymore. As long as he's hardworking and down-to-earth, I'm sure I won't treat him unfairly. He'll have the same treatment as everyone else.

Luo Jianmin was stunned by this unexpected good news and excitedly said, "I will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life. As long as Your Majesty needs me, please give the order, and I will do it even if it costs me my life."

It is said that heroes will not bow down for five pecks of rice, but the king not only rewarded him with money, but also gave him a respectable job, giving him a stable income.

This was undoubtedly a turning point in their impoverished family's life, and he had to seize this opportunity to improve their family's situation in the future.

As long as he can distinguish himself before the king, his rise to prominence will surely be just around the corner.

"Alright, it's settled then. Let Mengyin take you down here to familiarize yourself with the situation. You'll start your new post tomorrow, and you'll work under Mengyin's guidance for now."

Yang Xia hasn't decided what position to assign him yet, but keeping him by his side is never a bad thing.

Luo Jianmin kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much, Your Majesty, for granting my request!"

Holding the parts in his hand, Yang Xia plunged back into his work. He had to assemble them as quickly as possible so that the weather controller could function successfully before the tourists arrived.

While he was busy and overwhelmed, Meng Yu encountered a major problem. He tried to call Yang Xia, but the phone was on silent and he couldn't get through.

Meng Yu made several video calls in a row, but received no response. Helpless, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush out again.

"These corpse beetles are extremely powerful and fast-moving, so please be careful."

After saying this, Meng Yu rushed to the front. They searched everywhere for a hiding place, fearing that they would be caught by these corpse beetles.

He dared not delay. He thought of the secret room he had broken into earlier, a closed space where he might be able to temporarily escape these terrifying corpse beetles.

“Come with me, I’ve found a place to hide for now.”

He led everyone back to their original spot in a panic. The space was nice, but it was quite enclosed; once the two doors were closed, they couldn't breathe any fresh air at all.

But the outside was teeming with corpse beetles, each the size of a fist. Just now, someone was accidentally bitten, and a chunk of flesh was ripped off his calf, revealing the bone beneath.

If you were targeted by three or five corpse beetles, you'd probably be eaten down to your skeleton. And with hordes of corpse beetles outside, they'd look even more terrifying.

"Hiding here isn't a solution; we have to find a way to break out."

One person was eager to rush outside, but the person behind him immediately grabbed his arm and stopped him from this foolish idea.

"You may not know how powerful the corpse beetle is. Once you break out, it won't be so easy for you to come back."

They're relatively safe here now; at least they can slowly figure out a way out. Once they're exposed, they might not even have a chance to come back.

Are we just going to sit here and wait to die?

The man was unwilling to remain trapped in this place, knowing full well that the corpse beetles outside wouldn't leave easily. His only option now was to break out and find a new way to survive.

If they continue to stay here, their strength will be continuously depleted, and the oxygen here is becoming increasingly thin. Before long, they will all die of suffocation.

Meng Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, disagreeing with his impulsive idea, and patiently advised, "Calm down first. Things haven't gotten that bad yet. Let me contact the King first."

At this critical moment, he had to keep everyone calm. At least until the King returned the video call, he didn't want anything to go wrong with those around him; that was something he didn't want to see.

"But……"

"There are no 'buts', this is an order, and you must obey."

Meng Yu said decisively.

He did this to save everyone's lives. After all, it was extremely dangerous outside, and staying inside at least guaranteed their survival.

"Alright, let's wait here for now. If there's really no other way, we'll try to break out." The man was so focused on breaking through the encirclement that he didn't consider that once he broke out, there would be no turning back.

At least for now, they still have a choice.

Meng Yu waited patiently, but the time dragged on endlessly, feeling as if each day was an eternity. They remained rooted to the spot, not daring to move an inch.

Just as he was about to lose his patience, the phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated violently. He took it out and saw that it was Yang Xia calling.

"I was setting something up and my phone was on silent, so I didn't hear your video call. Are you having some trouble?"

Luckily, he came over to get some fruit, otherwise we wouldn't have noticed anything amiss.

The moment Meng Yu received the call, he visibly breathed a sigh of relief, having placed all his hopes on the King.

He explained the situation in detail, and Yang Xia gave him an idea.

"Don't worry too much about what you're describing. You can use fire; these things are most afraid of fire. When you rush out, keep an eye out for any hidden mechanisms or secret doors nearby that can keep these corpse beetles away."

Yang Xia got goosebumps all over when he talked about it. For someone with trypophobia, it's a deadly threat.

Fortunately, even such a large group has things it fears. As long as they have fire in their hands, they won't dare to approach even if there are tons of corpse beetles piled up in front of them.

Having received clear instructions, Meng Yu quickly replied, "Your subordinate understands, thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

He knew the king was busy, so after saying a few words, he hurriedly hung up the phone.

He had the people around him make some simple torches, and before rushing out, he gave them some brief instructions.

“Now we need to split into two teams. One team will distract the corpse beetles, while the other team will search ahead for a mechanism to separate them. If we haven't found one before the torches burn out, we have to come back here. Do you understand what I mean?”

Meng Yu spoke to his men, enunciating each word clearly.

He didn't expect to find the mechanism as soon as he went out; he only hoped that even if the plan failed, he could protect his men and allow them to retreat safely back to this place for temporary refuge.

"Your subordinate understands!"

Holding torches, they opened the door, and swarms of corpse beetles crawled towards them at a visible speed. The sheer number of these beetles was enough to send chills down one's spine.

Meng Yu stretched out the torch in his hand, and wherever the torch shone, the corpse beetles retreated at a speed visible to the naked eye, forming a small circular area.

The corpse beetles dared not approach the flames, so Meng Yu led his men to search for the mechanism. As the torches in their hands burned shorter and shorter, their light growing dimmer, the corpse beetles became increasingly unrestrained.

Countless carrion beetles lingered around them, waiting for the torches to go out so they could devour them all.

"General, there's no time. We must get back quickly. These torches won't last much longer."

"A member of the Imperial Guard said anxiously."

The torchlight grew dimmer and dimmer, and he even felt that the corpse beetles were waiting for this perfect opportunity.

"Look again!"

Meng Yu had timed it perfectly; he had at least one minute left to search.

In places like this, resources are extremely precious. If we go back this time, we don't know where we'll find so many sources of fire next time.

So even if there was only a half-minute chance, he didn't want to waste it. He had to find the mechanism, lead everyone out of the encirclement, and at least leave this place alive to be worthy of his title as general.

"Found it! That's great!"

Just as the torch was about to go out, he pressed the switch next to him and led the people around him inside.

"General, we...we've successfully escaped danger?"

A group of Imperial Guards followed Meng Yu closely and hid in a dark room next door.

They had long since left the carrion beetles far behind, none of them managing to enter the secret chamber. As things stood, they seemed truly safe.

Meng Yu naturally noticed the expressions on the faces of the Imperial Guards around him.

Seeing that they all looked like survivors of a disaster, Meng Yu couldn't help but smile. Then, holding a torch, he carefully examined his surroundings.

"It's much brighter here than outside!" a guard nearby couldn't help but exclaim.

They had only ever experienced dark and gloomy environments before, and this was the first time they had ever seen such a bright place.

They found this sight quite novel.

In a confined space, the presence of such a bright spot would certainly attract a lot of their attention.

"Everyone be careful, and look around carefully to see if there's anything that might come in handy!" Meng Yu instructed.

They still vividly remember what they had just experienced outside, and being careful and cautious is always the best course of action.

Moreover, given their strength, as long as they act cautiously, they have no problem protecting themselves in this place.

After hiding in this enclosed space, Meng Yu took a moment to send Yang Xia a message to let him know that they were safe.

Getting into this place is no easy feat, especially with so many dangerous guards outside; exploring it even once is extremely difficult. If we could get things done in one go, that would be ideal!

……

At this moment, Yang Xia was in the royal palace.

After receiving the message from Meng Yu, a faint smile appeared on his face.

He was also very curious about what was hidden in that place that he could look forward to.

With so many things guarding it from the outside, the things inside must be extraordinary.

He just hoped that what was inside wouldn't disappoint him; otherwise, he might be somewhat disappointed with this king simulator.

After dealing with these matters, Yang Xia started watching videos on his phone.

Since those people were trying to send the message back, he naturally had to go along with it and give them a hand. How could he get those people to willingly take the bait if the message couldn't get out?

Therefore, after Yang Xia brought them under control, he arranged for someone to relay the situation back to those countries. He believed that the people in those countries should already be aware of the information.

The weather controller must be built as soon as possible. (End of Chapter)