Government building.
meeting room.
"... It is planned to lay out a large gray crystal lantern set in the square with the political affairs building as the core, and the shape is planned to be in the shape of a 'five-pointed star'.
"In addition, large lantern sets of different shapes will also be installed in three other parks in the city for the entire city to enjoy."
Zhao Ming, a deputy director sent by the Urban Construction Department to attend the meeting, carefully introduced the construction plan for the New Year celebration.
Cheng Han's eyes flashed and he asked abruptly: "How much does the lantern cost?"
Zhao Ming was startled for a moment, and said with sincerity: "Sir, including materials, labor costs, etc., it is estimated to be between 580 gold coins and 600 gold coins."
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The deputy director was deeply grateful that he learned that the Grand Consul was going to attend the meeting and studied the report materials until two in the morning, mastering all the details.
If I had not understood what I had asked just now, I would definitely have been labeled "incompetent" by Your Excellency, and I am afraid it would be difficult to secure the position of deputy director.
Cheng Han said flatly: "It's too wasteful. This item will be cut off! The relevant funds will be transferred to the subsistence allowance project."
Zhao Ming was stunned.
This guy really wants to say that the lantern celebration is a long-standing tradition that has lasted for sixty years. Viewing lanterns during the New Year is also a custom of the common people in this city. It would not be appropriate to cut it off with a knife, right?
But as soon as he thought of the tragic fate of a large number of officials in the Finance Department, the deputy director finally said nothing.
Female secretary Xie You was the first to react and responded quickly: "Understood!"
She knew very well that the lantern project was a big piece of meat, and many officials made huge profits from it.
If it were the previous directors who rashly touched the "cake" of so many people, they would definitely face a strong backlash, and it would not be impossible for them to be embarrassed.
But his boss only dared to do this because of his super personal authority.
Xie You looked at Zhao Ming again and urged: "Director Zhao, please continue."
Zhao Ming said "Oh" and continued: "The Urban Development Department also plans to hang colorful ribbons on the eight main roads in the city..."
The words are not finished yet.
was interrupted.
"Cut it off!"
Zhao Ming sighed in his heart.
Another source of wealth gone!
Cheng Han looked around and said calmly: "People's livelihood is the top priority, so this money should also be allocated to the subsistence allowance project."
Xie You immediately responded: "Yes!"
This time.
Everyone present realized why the Archon, who was not diligent in his work, suddenly decided to attend today's regular meeting.
no doubt.
You must be using this regular meeting to convey your governance philosophy to officials throughout the city—people’s livelihood is the top priority.
And with your ruthlessness, anyone who dares to violate this concept will probably not end well.
"Dang! Dang!"
The bronze bell on the top of the building suddenly rang.
"Buzz~"
It was the great uproar of civilians gathered in the square.
Despite being separated by double-layered soundproof glass, the sound could still be heard clearly in the conference room.
This means that the morning "show" has begun.
The officials immediately noticed that His Excellency the Grand Consul took out a gray stone ring from his pocket and played with it casually.
This must be the Ring of the Stone Demon!
Are you going to start your show?
Everyone in the group of officials present had heard about the treasure given by Xuan Pavilion, so they immediately guessed the name of the ring.
Cheng Han made a gesture: "Open the curtains."
at the same time.
He quietly activated the remaining seal of the majestic stone, and the invisible extraordinary power was projected towards the square.
"Uh-huh!"
The curtains were immediately drawn open.
The officials turned their heads to look and were immediately startled.
I saw a feathered beast flapping its wings like a big bird, soaring back and forth over the square.
"hold head high!"
A loud cry came faintly.
This scene is really beyond everyone’s imagination.
The feathered beast's body is so heavy, how can it actually fly?
Xie You called out the Broken Feather Beast's name: "Sir, could this be Guagua?"
Cheng Han smiled and nodded: "Yes."
Previously, he implanted the "Spiritual Wind Seal" into Guagua, which is a mark that can control the extraordinary power of the wind. After so long training, Guagua finally has the ability to fly freely.
"Winter! Winter!"
The sound of horse hooves began immediately.
The twelve stone horses suddenly came to life and began to run wildly along the track.
next moment.
An even more amazing sight appeared.
A pair of stone wings quickly extended from the back of each stone horse.
They flapped their stone wings vigorously, and unexpectedly rose into the air together, following the feathered beast in a flying geese formation.
The atmosphere in the square erupted like a volcano.
The officials in the conference room all looked in disbelief.
Some people couldn't help shouting.
"Oh my God!"
"Can a stone horse fly?!"
Cheng Han raised his hand, and the conference room fell silent instantly.
His tone was as calm as ever: "The New Year celebration program will be the 'Pegasus Parade around the City'."
Miss Beauty cleverly flattered her: "Sir, the celebration you designed will definitely leave a deep impression on the hearts of the people in the city. There is really no need to add colorful lanterns."
Officials rushed to agree.
"That's right!"
"This is much prettier than lanterns!"
"After so many years of lanterns, I've long been tired of them."
Zhao Ming's face twitched.
Mudd!
You were the ones who said in the past, “Everything can be missing, but the lanterns are indispensable.” Now it’s you who are saying, “I’m tired of seeing them a long time ago”!
Cheng Han smiled slightly and added: "On New Year's Day, I plan to hold three Pegasus parades, scheduled at eight in the morning, twelve noon, and eight in the evening.
"I also plan to let Pegasus fly around the city with colorful ribbons on it. Each ribbon can have a merchant's slogan written on its surface..."
Xie You immediately shouted: "We can let the city's chamber of commerce bid for the ribbons together. The winning bidder needs to pay a sponsorship fee and provide the ribbons for free."
Cheng Han said with a smile: "That's right! That's what I think."
A group of officials were very impressed.
According to this way of playing, not only does the New Year celebration cost nothing, but it also makes a lot of money.
Such a strong ability to make money is really amazing.
Cheng Han looked at the female secretary and ordered: "You can take charge of this matter."
Xie You responded respectfully.
In fact.
The purpose of the "Pegasus Parade" is not just "New Year celebration" and "raising funds".
Cheng Han actually had two other purposes for playing such a trick.
It is also a more important purpose.
First, when Qinglin City attacked "Mr. Big Fish", he was busy controlling the Pegasus to fly around the city.
This is a great way to divert attention.
Even the most imaginative person would never think that he was the real mastermind.
Secondly, clearly demonstrate to the city's guarding Xuanshi what "genius' speed of strength improvement" means.
Compared with explosive growth in strength, this kind of step-by-step progress is easier to accept.
This way.
On the day of the New Year's celebration, when he successfully condensed the Soul Tempering Seal and was officially promoted to Xuanshi, no one would have any doubts.
The above is all about killing four birds with one stone!
*
Qinglin City.
The black cat stared at a wooden board without blinking and waved its paw slightly.
A dim red light flashed out and hit the wooden board.
"Zi~"
Accompanied by a burning sound.
A puff of green smoke came out.
Wait for it to dissipate.
Lines of extremely clear words appeared on the surface of the wooden board. Each word was elegant and graceful, just like the handwriting of a calligraphy master.
This is exactly what the antique list is all about.
The black cat tilted his head and looked at it for a few times, then let out a proud "meow".
The master said that elegance never goes out of style!
I will always be elegant!
At the point where Black Cat is now, it has long since broken away from vulgar tastes and has begun to pursue metaphysical things such as art, style and so on.
Anyway.
This is a cat with lofty ideals.
The black cat tilted his head and stared at the list, making logical reasoning in his mind:
"Master said that if you want to understand the enemy's strategy, you must learn to think from others' perspective.
"If I am the person in charge of the Meng Sheng Society, and I want to set up a trap to get 'Liu Lehui' to take the bait, what's the best way to do it?"
Liu Lehui is the father of Qian Changyun’s classmate Liu Wei.
Black Cat immediately had an idea.
"By the way, I should take out a relatively rare antique and sell it to him at a low price on the grounds that I am short of money and want to sell it urgently.
“But this antique has been quietly tampered with, or it may simply be a hidden extraordinary object.
"Well, that must be the case!"
Black Cat naturally thought of the next question.
"Since they are antiques, the longer they are, the more precious they are. There are a total of forty-eight antiques in the list, one is more than five thousand years old, and six are more than three thousand years old.
"So most of the bait Meng Sheng will release is hidden in these antiques. Let's start investigating from them."
The black cat wagged its tail proudly.
This cat is really a smart cat!
I figured out my thoughts so quickly!
It suddenly waved its claws.
"call!"
The board ignited with an eerie gray flame.
After a moment.
The board disappeared.
Not even a little bit of ashes.
This is exactly the effect of the "Hao Yan Fire", and it is also the terrifying power obtained by reaching the first level of the True Flame Xuan Seal.
*
Half an hour later.
Black Cat traveled to several places and completed the first detailed investigation of an antique over 5,000 years old.
"The transaction took place eight years ago, and the seller 'Yi Fucai' is still alive. There is nothing deliberate about his identity or transaction process."
The police chief blinked his eyes and said, "It seems we can rule it out."
Subsequently.
The black cat's whole body flashed.
Just disappeared into thin air.
This is a glorious leap.
After the true flame remnant seal is promoted to the first level, the control of "light" has risen to a higher level. It can completely converge the light when jumping, and the concealment becomes stronger.
*
after an hour.
Black Cat makes a big discovery.
"This 3,600-year-old 'Prayer for Good Luck' was sold urgently at a price 20% lower than the market price because the seller's business went bankrupt.
"Liu Lehui just happened to get a bargain, which is very consistent.
"After this transaction, the seller switched to other businesses and died of illness midway. Isn't this a standard murder and silence?"
Black Cat was keenly aware of the problem.
It communicated the soul link without hesitation and quickly reported the news to its owner.
*
Anwar City.
Government building.
In Cheng Han's spiritual sea, the mysterious seal of controlling the spirit flickered.
A stream of information emerged.
There was a drawing among them.
This is a sketch of a prayer plate.
Generally speaking, when buying rare antiques, the real thing will not be presented directly. The seller will often ask an artist to copy the corresponding drawing.
Eight years have passed since the transaction, and Black Cat actually dug out a drawing.
This shows how capable it is.
Cheng Han only glanced at it, and his eyes suddenly shrank.
I saw a familiar pattern engraved on the corner of the prayer plate: it was a strange pattern made of flowers, nuts, and seeds.
It's this thing again!
He had accidentally obtained the "Ruins Key" from his next-door neighbor Zhang Tie's family. During his deduction of the object, he had seen this pattern.
Qian Qingqing has an elder who studies ancient history, named Lin Xuebin, who said that the picture represents harvest or life.
Facts also prove this gentleman's point of view.
Later, I met Xie You unexpectedly. This woman had a semi-hidden holy emblem tattooed on her chest, which also contained this pattern.
This beauty led to the Priest of Life and the Society of Prayers, the latter of which was definitely related to the Lord of Darkness.
In order to get rid of Wanhao Shenrong's suppression, the Lord of Darkness escaped with the help of powerful people from other worlds, wearing the vest of "Snake of Sin and Life".
Therefore, it can be determined that this is the Holy Emblem of Life.
And now.
This prayer plate is actually engraved with the Holy Emblem of Life!
Cheng Han looked solemn: "It seems that this fish is bigger than I thought!"
