Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

"It's...it's like there's a computer, and you can sit behind it and control it with a mouse and keyboard..."

"oops!"

"I don't know how to explain this to you... Lord Zuo, you'd better become a general soon, otherwise I won't know how to explain it to you! Try it yourself and you'll understand."

Zuo Changren fainted.

This……

What's going on? I've actually traveled through time, can I still play games?

Did the gods copy Castle in the Sky, or did Castle in the Sky plagiarize the gods?

That's hard to understand!

Zuo Chang really wanted to try this "datafication of adventure," but he wasn't a general now and couldn't build a "train station."

Without a train station, you can't gain control of the instance, and you probably won't be able to use adventure data.

Zuo Chang entered the internal affairs interface and appointed the Doctor of Electronics as the "General Manager of Sky City," granting him certain authority. He then said, "Doctor, send us out. While I'm gone, you will take charge of Sky City."

"Thank you for your trust, I will not let you down."

The electronics PhD student politely declined.

He stretched out his palm and, as if by magic, produced a skill stone, a...

A mobile phone.

He handed two items to Zuo Chang and said, “Lord Zuo, this skill stone can grant you the skill ‘Return to the Throne.’ After casting it, wait a moment in place and you will return to the Sky Throne. You can also take this ‘cell phone.’ Once the SCV repairs the communication tower, we can use the cell phone to communicate directly.”

It's really called a cell phone?!

Zuo Chang accepted the gift with a strange expression, then pointed to Blood Rose, who had been silently following him with eyes full of curiosity and joy, and said, "This is Blood Rose, my most loyal and trusted subordinate. Give her a 'Return to the Throne' skill stone and a cell phone as well."

"Oh! Lady Blood Rose, it's a pleasure to meet you."

The electronics expert handed the items to Blood Rose, who accepted them with both hands and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir."

Chapter 95 The Value of a Concubine

96511 All spacetime rifts in various locations closed, and all adventurers were teleported outside the instance. Sky City mysteriously disappeared.

Such a sudden turn of events naturally caused a sensation.

People in lower-level communities have limited access to information and have no idea about the real situation.

After much speculation, the theories inevitably fall into the trap of conspiracy theories. Some say it was Qian Wuyi's doing, others say it was a conspiracy by "Mr. Postman" of the Mailbox Department, and still others say it was Qiu Chengzhu of the Phoenix Department who orchestrated everything.

Some clever ones, however, sensed a business opportunity.

The "Sky Set" is one of only three magical artifacts in the ascended world that possess the ability to fly, and it is also the only flying magical artifact that the five-digit community can mass-produce.

Its value needs no further explanation!

Now, go to other communities—whether through legitimate means or smuggling—and bring a batch of them to 96511 to sell. Wouldn't that make you rich?

They were eager to make a move and immediately began to inquire about potential connections.

of course……

They will soon find out that the Sky City instance is history, and not just in 96511.

Once the reserves of other communities are exhausted, the Sky Set will also become history.

"What a pity! We could have dealt a heavy blow to the Heavenly King Clan! Sigh."

Inside a Japanese-style manor.

General Eagle sighed, still troubled by it.

Lady Yaotai, on the other hand, remained unusually calm. Instead of showing any regret, she even had a faint smile on her face.

General Eagle asked in surprise, "Madam, why are you laughing?"

"Huh? No, I wasn't laughing."

Lady Yaotai lowered her head slightly, a clear smile on her lips.

Since she didn't say anything, Commander Ying didn't feel comfortable asking further.

This plan was truly not a success. The chief adventurer team was unharmed, and the strategic objective of weakening Qian Wuyi was not achieved.

More importantly...

Zuo Chang has disappeared.

The bodies of the toad and bat have been found; they died from the "Swift Wind Sword Technique," which was likely the work of Zuo Chang.

but why?

Eagle Commander didn't understand what had happened; the place where the body was found was very strange—

Assassination Alley.

How could he be there? The only thing in Assassination Alley was the "Power Station Key" with an unclear purpose, which wasn't a reward. Toad shouldn't have taken Zuo Chang there, nor should he have died there.

unless……

The toad wants to use the dungeon mechanic to kill Zuo Chang!

Thinking wildly won't do any good.

The most urgent task is to confirm Zuo Chang's fate. Commander Ying said, "Madam, could you handle the matter of finding Zuo Chang? I must return to the Phoenix Tribe now to report to Lord Qiu."

Lady Yaotai nodded: "Leave it to me. Our plan is still worth implementing. I will train Zuo Chang well and make him... more like a general."

"please!"

"Hey, Commander, have a safe journey."

Commander Ying drank the tea in his cup and stood up: "Madam, let's keep in touch."

"Keep in touch."

Yaotai turned to look at the maid beside her and said, "See the commander out."

As Commander Eagle and his men left, Ryoko, who was sitting to the side, suddenly said, "My lord, I am very pleased."

Yaotai looked at her, puzzled.

Ryoko continued, "I haven't seen you smile in the past year. Now, you've finally smiled again."

"What nonsense?"

The master and servant left the reception room and headed towards the study.

Looking at the dry landscape garden in the courtyard, Yaotai felt only desolation and loneliness.

She spoke up, saying, "Let's plant some flowers in the yard. Spring is almost over; let's not waste this beautiful season."

Ryoko smiled and said, "Yes."

Yaotai then asked, "Have the people been arranged? I've already said I need all the information about Zuo Chang."

Liangzi lowered her head: "We've sent out everyone we can. We've already found out Mr. Zuo Chang's address, and all his actions will be under our surveillance. Besides that... Lord, Lord Qian just sent someone to negotiate. He asked when you'd be available so you could perhaps meet with him and have a talk."

Hooked.

Yaotai removed the white flower from her hair and said, "Compared to cooperating with Commander Ying, cooperating with Qian Wuyi now will undoubtedly help me achieve my goal more... My ex-husband and Qian Wuyi have irreconcilable conflicts, which stem from Qian Wuyi's desires and ambitions."

Qian Wuyi claimed to be the "legitimate successor of the Heavenly King General".

But now, the Heavenly King General is still alive.

If he were truly the rightful heir, then he should relinquish his power and hand over his legacy to Zuo Chang for free.

Clearly, money is useless!

Whether Zuo Chang likes it or not, a battle between him and Qian Wuyi is inevitable. Only if Zuo Chang dies can Qian Wuyi secure his power.

Now they're getting involved, creating the illusion that they're on the same side as Qian Wuyi.

In this way——

Lady Yaotai's smile was full of calculation: "General, when the time comes... will you still pretend you can't see me? I want you to bend down, lower your head, and beg me for your help! I want you to understand—my worth!"

Just thinking about that scene made Lady Yaotai's long-parched heart and body feel inexplicably refreshed.

……

……

"General, please come in."

Tianwangcheng, 77 Hyacinth Street.

This is a detached, two-story house. It is very ordinary both inside and out, and very clean.

Zuo Chang walked in, looked around, and his strongest feeling was—

It lacks a sense of everyday life.

There were three pairs of identical boots in the shoe cabinet by the entryway, exactly the same as the ones Blood Rose was wearing.

The walls were covered with plain white wallpaper, the table was empty, and even the light seemed deathly pale.

This is also...

Of course.

Blood Rose disregards personal honor and disgrace, obeying only orders.

She was willing to abandon herself and work wholeheartedly for Zuo Chang, so of course she wouldn't care about material conditions.

Zuo Chang asked, "Why is there nothing in the house?"

Blood Rose said somewhat uneasily, "I wanted to buy some new items, but I really didn't know what to buy, so..."

Zuo Chang then asked, "What do you usually do at home?"

“I’m not usually home; the house is just a place to sleep. If I have free time, I’ll practice my martial arts.”

"Oh...that's good."

Blood Rose was slightly uneasy, and she showed Zuo Chang around.