One hour later.
In the northern suburbs of Tianjing City, Heavenly State Tianjing Military Region. This was at the edge of the semi-desert zone in the northern part of Tianjing City. It was bare around there. There was nothing except sand and stones. Occasionally, there were a few green foxtails. It was no exaggeration to say that this was a place where birds didn’t lay eggs 1.
Of course, there were two sides to a coin. The environment may be bad, but there was a good side to it. There was no security issues even if this place was blown up—many war explosion scenes were filmed around this area.
This was the best place to test out Hong Dali’s Granzon’s defense system.
At that moment, Hong Dali’s Granzon had been air-lifted over.
The mysterious man, An Yangxu, and the Bureau Chief, as well as Hong Dali and his entourage, had also arrived via helicopter.
Everyone quickly gathered and sat on a stand a distance away. The military at Tianjing Military Region also quickly gathered as they heard that the amazing prodigal son, Hong Dali had come up with something new for the military to research.
What Hong Dali did not expect was, it was not just him that An Yangxu picked a fight with the moment they met—once An Yangxu met the old Generals, they started arguing. The Bureau Chief held on to Hong Dali and gave him an introduction as they watched An Yangxu argue with the other old men.
A General with silkworm-like eyebrows in his fifties said in a resonant voice, “Old An, power. I didn’t think you would bring Hong Dali here!” The Bureau Chief introduced. “One of the three Generals in Heavenly State, Ma Zhiming. An Yangxu’s student. Both are just as stubborn.”
At that moment, another old guy who seemed to be about the same age as An Yangxu scornfully said, “Bluff and deceive, swindle and bluff. We don’t know how he got him here yet. This old man, still behaving like a bandit in this time and era. I don’t know where he got it from.” He turned to Hong Dali and laughed. “Dali ah, don’t be afraid of An Yangxu, I’m here. He won’t be able to do anything to you!”
Hong Dali swayed as he replied, “Ah… thank you, then, Old Sir…” The Bureau Chief introduced him. “The easiest to communicate with among the three Generals, Hao Ren. He’s definitely a good old man. He’s good to his own people but doesn’t fancy foreigners. He doesn’t like all foreigners, no matter which country they are from.”
Sure enough, after General Hao Ren praised Hong Dali, he pouted. “Oh yes, Dali ah, no matter what you do in the future, don’t involve the foreigners! I chased that Catherine aside. And that movie you made ‘Holy Warriors of the Goddess,’ why did you get foreigners to act in it? The mind from different races will differ. On the surface, they talk to you nicely, but you don’t know what is up their sleeves. You should not get used to them…”
Hong Dali finally knew what happened to the reporter, Catherine. It seemed this Sir Hao was really not fond of foreigners. Was this a Heavenly State ruling?
Hong Dali asked, “Ah, Old Sir Hao, that Catherine, is she okay?”
“She’s okay. I arranged for her to go on a vacation.” Hao Ren laughed. “I know you’re good-hearted. Hence, I held back.”
Seeing Hong Dali and Hao Ren get along, An Yangxu nervously stood in front of Hong Dali and pointed at Hao Ren’s nose. “Let me warn you, Old Hao. I brought him here today. Don’t make him your man without doing anything except sweet talk. No way! If you dare take Hong Dali away, I’ll fight you!”
Hong Dali: “…” Bureau Chief: “…” The mysterious man held his head. “These old guys fight every time they meet…”
That was the last time that General spoke. “Old An, why? You want to fight? Dali belongs to Heavenly State, he doesn’t belong to you. Whoever gets along with Dali is his business. Don’t interfere.”
The Bureau Chief said softly, “This man is Tang Yuanqing, he’s somewhat related to Tang Muxin. He’s closer to Hao Ren and always likes to argue with An Yangxu. Their skills are on par.”
Sure enough, when An Yangxu heard Tang Yuanqing, he began to roll up his sleeve. “Aiyoyo, how is it, Old Tang. Do you want to exchange some moves with me? I haven’t got to move much recently, my bones are stiff. It feels really uncomfortable to stay still!”
“Come, who’s afraid of who!” Tang Yuanqing pointed. “There. Whoever loses treats tonight!”
“Whoever loses treats!” An Yangxu and Tang Yuanqing were both as spontaneous. Hong Dali and the rest were stunned as they watched on. Was it a real fight?
These old guys were not simple. An Yangxu and Tang Yuanqing went to the side to fight. A punch and a kick, it got really exciting. Both of them could really fight. In reality, they were really just exchanging moves and following a set of routine—it seemed they did this quite often.
The Bureau Chief explained to Hong Dali. “Both of them have been fighting with each other for years. With each fight, their relationship gets better. There’s no place for reason…”
Just then, An Yangxu’s right eye got hit by a punch. He moaned and raged. “You, Tang Yuanqing, sneaking an attack on me like that!”
“Hahaha.” Tang Yuanqing laughed out loud. “Your skills are not up to standard, don’t blame others for sneaking attacks!”
“Just wait and see!” An Yangxu ruthlessly displayed his skills and punched Tang Yuanqing’s left eye. “Well, you’re sneaking up on me as well!”
Both of them continued exchanging punches for another ten minutes or so. They both returned with shiners, huffing and puffing. “No more fighting. Still no outcome after fighting for so many years!”
Hong Dali and the others were speechless. Was this the rumored fighting makes a relationship strong?
When they were done, Hao Ren was still busy cozying up to Hong Dali. “Dali ah, look at them both. Barbarians! Savage! You better follow me in the future, I’ll take good care of you!”
Hong Dali nodded. “Amazing! Amazing!”
After the ruckus, the mysterious man finally smiled and said, “Alright. The few of you fight every time you meet. Dali is Heavenly State’s precious. We should get down to business. The thing has been transported over, but you are all busy fighting. Aren’t you curious about it?”
Hearing that, An Yangxu shouted with his panda-like eyes, “Forgetting serious business, you guys are really…! Quick, quick! Send people, ask them to prepare! What are you waiting for?”
“What serious business?” Tang Yuanqing asked with his two black eyes. “Isn’t Dali here? What more serious business is there?”
An Yangxu scolded. “What do you know? We’re here to test hong Dali’s car and its defense system. Did you think Big Boss is so free to come here and loaf on the job like you?!”
“What’s that you’re saying?” Tang Yuanqing started another argument. “We are loafing on the job, only you are doing serious business? Do you want to have another duel?!”
His stance was that of a person ready to fight!
At that moment, An Yangxu’s student Ma Zhiming suddenly saw a rat running past. He laughed and said, “Don’t fight. I found our dinner! Extra dish today!”
Tang Muxin and the others felt a chilly sensation…
“Catch the rat, catch the rat. Don’t fight!” Hearing Ma Zhiming, An Yangxu, and Tang Yuanqing’s anger vanished immediately.
When Ma Zhiming said that, he was actually implying for everyone stop at the right time. To quickly settle proper business before talking about other things—this was their lingo. Hence, Tang Muxin and the rest did not understand.
Only when An Yangxu and Tang Yuanqing stopped fighting, things could be done properly.
Soon, the grandstand, the open space, Granzon. Tank, aircraft, rocket launchers.
Everything was ready.
But this was a huge scene. An Yangxu had specially arranged for the most advanced short-range weapon in Heavenly State at that moment.
The tank was the most advanced Type-88 Main Battle Tank in Heavenly State. The aircraft was the most ferocious Thunderbolt attack helicopter. The main task of this aircraft was to intercept the tree-top height battlefield and eliminate all living forces on the ground and maneuvering. It also possessed air combat capability. The 120MM rocket launcher was the most powerful in the world, capable of destroying all active tanks and armored vehicles.
As for other high-tech weapons, their range was relatively far. It would be difficult and time-consuming to arrange them for this temporary exercise.
Ma Zhiming asked softly, “Old An, what car is that? It’s not afraid of guided-missiles?”
An Yangxu nodded and said, “This rascal claimed that. How would I know if it’s true or not? Anyway, he has quite a number of good stuff. We’ll see how good this car is. Remember, we’ll get as much out of it as we can. Big Boss is paying for them, anyway!”
Hao Ren’s eyes shone. “This car’s body looks really good, it can defend against guided missiles?”
Tang Yuanqing: “It’s rumored this rascal’s technology is advanced by tens of years. I think he can be trusted—even if it blows up, we don’t have to take responsibility for it!”
On the other side of the grandstand, the Bureau Chief discreetly tugged at Hong Dali’s sleeve and asked carefully, “Rascal, can this car really take it? That’s a rocket missile, not a handheld gun! Your car is explosion-proof?”
What he asked was what everyone wanted to know. An Yangxu, the mysterious man, and the three military Generals pricked up their ears, waiting to see what Hong Dali would respond to that.
“Ah, it’s okay. Bomb as you wish.” Sure enough, Hong Dali’s answer was determined and maintained his unique style. “If it blows up, I will just build another one. Anyway, it doesn’t cost much…”
Footnotes:
Implying a remote and deserted place.
