Chapter 439: Chapter 403: Please Help Me
The accommodations are ready-made, just a bit of tidying up is all it takes, and since the time in the two worlds is basically synchronized, there’s no need to adjust for jet lag.
However, upon arriving in the Otherworld, everyone was inevitably excited and nervous, unable to sleep; they could only light the kerosene lamps they brought and plan the next seven days of action.
These researchers came from different fields, and as the first batch of people to arrive, they were tasked with gathering as much geographical, climate, and ecological information as possible within seven days, understanding the social culture here, assessing safety risks, and collecting a batch of samples.
The time was short, the manpower was limited, and the tasks were heavy.
After returning in seven days, they would also face a month of isolation, because Sang Que was special and they couldn’t ensure others would be the same as Sang Que.
Jia Liang and his team’s tasks were also heavy, staying up the whole night to quickly draw the map of Dongpo Village and set out contingency plans for various emergencies.
And after their validation, the electromagnetic interference here was indeed strong, but the new electromagnetic shielding equipment and materials developed by the institute were effective here, allowing some electronic devices to be used.
If conditions permit later, they could build something like a ’Faraday Cage’ around Bright Moon Mountain, enveloping the entire mountain.
The spherical structure where Sang Que opened the passage in the modern world was inspired by the principle of the ’Faraday Cage’, able to shield electromagnetic interference.
The institute always believed that ghosts exist in the form of bioelectricity, and the stronger the ghost, the stronger its bioelectricity, thus causing disruptions in electromagnetic fields and failures in electronic equipment.
Within Bright Moon Mountain, there are inherently fewer evil spirits and ghosts, so the electromagnetic interference is not particularly strong. If this structure could be built, it wouldn’t be a problem to use electricity within Bright Moon Mountain in the future.
This way, with the support of modern equipment and resources, Bright Moon Mountain could quickly become a branch of the institute in the Deceit Dynasty.
Huaxia’s infrastructure speed is world-leading, and it only took a month or two to build and put into use several buildings over at Lishi Mountain.
Additionally, Jia Liang also discovered that during the Open Gate period, transmitting signals via cables was not yet feasible. The cables could be extended over, but the signal transmission would be blocked at the center of the passage for unknown reasons.
Moreover, the size of the gate limited the entry of large equipment. Jia Liang felt that Dongpo Village at Bright Moon Mountain was too simplistic, leaving them feeling insecure.
Sang Que had initially intended to solve the gate problem, but after the Earth Ghost incident, Qiao Ling advised her not to use too much ghost power for two months, so she dared not do anything during this time, and it just happened to be two months today.
Sang Que needed to see Qiao Ling for reassessment and confirm that she had almost fully recovered, with no other hidden dangers in her body, before she could fully solve the gate issue.
If the gate couldn’t be enlarged, she would have to take out the paintings to transport excavators and other equipment.
This was the first contact, and only about twenty people came. If everything went smoothly this time, the next arrivals would be larger teams and construction teams from various fields.
The future is promising!
Early the next morning, when the rooster crowed, all the researchers were full of energy, packed their bags, and left Dongpo Village to explore outside.
Jia Liang assigned the Guard Team members, pairing each researcher with a guard, with the range of activities limited to within Bright Moon Mountain.
Liu Tianyou was also busy all night, arranging the liaison personnel for them.
Professor Gu’s grandson Gu Hongwen and Professor Zhuo’s student Kang Mingxiu were interested in Zombies, so Liu Tianyou had Wan He, who managed the Corpse Nourishing Land, take them there for investigation and sampling.
Qiao Ling also accompanied this group, to see the similarities and differences of modern medicine as Kang Mingxiu dissected a Zombie, engaging in exchanges and discussions.
Cheng Ge accompanied the team collecting biological samples, and the other researchers from various fields also had corresponding guides. Liu Tianyou found reliable people who were instructed to answer questions honestly and help with tasks, avoiding curiosity and refraining from asking unnecessary questions.
Zhao Yunshu followed Yao Zhen today to inspect the entire Bright Moon Mountain, while Jia Liang went with Yu Da to learn about matters related to the Yin Walkers.
Everyone was busy, except for Sang Que, who was coaxing a child.
Early in the morning, Xia Chan found Sang Que, crying, "Old Yu ate all of Little Chan’s things. Little Chan wants to go home, go to the supermarket to buy delicious things, buy a lot, and not give any to Old Yu!"
Sang Que was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Xia Chan’s package of goodies was originally intended to be shared with Yu Da, not all of it, but Yu Da was so captivated by the charm of modern technology and specialties that he couldn’t control himself and ended up eating the portion Xia Chan reserved for herself.
They reportedly even fought last night. Although Yu Da’s strength had declined a lot, he was still a Yin Walker at the edge of the fifth layer, and Xia Chan, with her simple fourth-layer strength, couldn’t beat Yu Da at all.
Xia Chan puffed her cheeks angrily, "Little Chan must work hard, Little Chan will beat Old Yu down!"
"Then you should go to the Corpse Nourishing Land and find Qiao Ling. She can help you advance."
"Mm! Xuan Yu, let’s go!"
Meow~
Xia Chan went to find Qiao Ling, and Sang Que went all the way out of Chaotian Pass. The Death Domain of Chaotian Pass was still relatively stable, with yin energy naturally gathering, and there were still rules against running fast and making loud noises.
Once outside Chaotian Pass to Qingfeng Temple, Sang Que found the incense flourishing in Qingfeng Temple.
Early in the morning, the place was bustling with incense burners, with many carriages parked along the paths down the mountain, and vendors selling their wares beside the road, forming a small bazaar.
Master Jing Lan was sitting under a tree in the front yard, offering divination interpretations, while Yao Zhen had taken on a few daoist boys who were busy everywhere, guiding the incense burners for worship.
Sang Que, with a mole pasted on her face, silently sat down next to Master Jing Lan.
Master Jing Lan softly said, "With the calamity in Qinzhou, people are anxious, and unable to influence the situation, they can only come to seek the Daoist Lord’s blessing. During wartime, the incense in Taoist Temples and monasteries always increases a little."
Someone came seeking a divination, so Sang Que didn’t say anything, sitting there watching.
After about half an hour, a few people walked into the entrance of Qingfeng Temple: a martial master and a maidservant accompanying a young lady. The lady was dressed in luxurious clothing, her ornaments jingling, exuding nobility. She walked in looking around with an arrogant demeanor.
Sang Que raised her hand as a signal, and the lady stared at her for a moment, then approached, half doubting.
"You..."
"Mm!"
Sang Que’s soft "Mm" finally brought a sense of familiarity to Zhang Junyao.
"I finally see you!"
Sang Que nodded to Master Jing Lan, and Zhang Junyao also had her maid and martial master wait there, following Sang Que to a secluded place, then was transported by Instant Teleportation to the woods outside the Taoist Temple, enveloped in a Ghost Realm that blocked all probing.
"It seems you’re doing well now?"
Sang Que scrutinized Zhang Junyao, sensing from her confident eyes that she was no longer the overlooked girl of the Zhang Family.
Zhang Junyao chuckled, "Thanks to you, I can now participate in the Zhang Family’s council, sitting close to my grandfather, like my uncle!"
Sang Que congratulated her, "To business, I’m seeking your help. Does your Zhang Family have a way into Shengjing City?"
Zhang Junyao nodded, "Mm, my brother opened a trade route with Tibet, and every year we transport a batch of Ten Victory Stone Buddha Statues from Tibet to Shengjing. My brother has the passage documents for entering Shengjing City."
"I want to go to Shengjing, could you find a way to get me in?"
Sang Que had pre-arranged for Yao Zhen to invite Zhang Junyao for this matter.
Zhang Junyao thought for a moment, "It’s a bit challenging, but not impossible, though I will need some time to prepare. The earliest I can give you an answer is next month."
"No rush. If it’s really difficult, or too risky for your Zhang Family, just say so, and I’ll find another way."
Zhang Junyao shook her head, "No, I owe you a huge favor. If it weren’t for your help, I might have been married off in a political alliance by now rather than participating in the Zhang Family’s council."
"That’s also a result of your own efforts. I have even bigger deals to collaborate with you on later, be prepared."
Having finished the conversation, Sang Que prepared to leave, but Zhang Junyao called her back.
"Well, there’s something I want to ask you as well! I heard the Yin Child is with you, and that the Yin Child can turn people into Yin Walkers. Can you help me? I want to be a Yin Walker!"
The Zhang Family had extensive connections and learned some insider information.
Sang Que looked at Zhang Junyao, who quickly explained, "Recently Qinzhou was in chaos, and the people in Jinzhou were nervous too, fearing the same unrest. Although Jinzhou didn’t descend into chaos, my family did. The two Yin Walkers my grandfather worshipped almost massacred our Zhang Family for money."
Recalling that day, Zhang Junyao still felt terrified, "Luckily, those two acted too wildly and were eventually eaten by the ghosts within themselves. I escaped with my grandfather. Since then, I’ve been thinking that some power needs to be in one’s own hands. Please help me!"
