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After picking through a lot of items, Sang Qingxiao felt it still wasn't enough. The deeper they went, the more crowded it became. Sang Qingxiao and Li Cu each held a treasure, nearly getting swept away by the throng, unsure of where to escape.
Suddenly, someone squeezed in front of them. Although wearing a mask, Sang Qingxiao recognized him at once.
"You’re back?"
"Yes, just arrived," Qi Xiaomian gestured for her to follow. "I'll take you to Sky Tower."
Sky Tower was the tallest building in this continent, standing at eighty-one meters with eighteen floors. It was built by the royal family of the previous dynasty and was said to be used for sacrificial purposes. The royal family of the Great Jing Dynasty maintained and reinforced it every year, making it a landmark of the Capital.
But this landmark was only accessible to the royal family. Even under the grand auspices, only a few high-ranking officials were allowed to ascend.
"Can I go there?"
"It's fine as long as you don't go to the top. I've spoken to His Majesty about it, and he agreed."
"His Majesty too? I think I’ll pass; that’s a royal stronghold and could attract gossip."
"It’s alright. A few high officials heard me mention this to His Majesty and didn’t object at the time, so it should be fine. We’ll keep our distance from them. Don’t you want to see Jingjing City from above?"
"Of course I do."
Sang Qingxiao followed Qi Xiaomian as he pulled her toward Sky Tower.
After finally squeezing out of the crowd, Qi Xiaomian leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "You look special today."
Sang Qingxiao smiled back at him playfully. "Really? Do I look good like this?"
Qi Xiaomian felt his ears heat up. "You look great! If I hadn’t recognized Two Little Treasures, I might have missed you."
Some women on the street even said I was indecent and corrupting morals.
"How could that be? They’re just jealous of you."
"Hehe, I think so too! By the way, where’s my gold? I filled your Spatial Symbol before; you even sent Qilang back to ask for more. You must have hidden quite a bit!"
"I'll give it to you later."
Sang Qingxiao teased him happily. "Tsk tsk, your uncle's family has so much wealth; is it really appropriate to hide so much?"
"If you're asking me that, then I must commend your generosity! You’re willing to part with such a huge mountain of gold." Qi Xiaomian replied with a smile. "Actually, what I took isn’t much. You didn’t see how corrupt some officials were when Court investigated; there are records at the Supervisory Office showing some who were even worse than Zhao Family."
As they spoke, Qi Xiaomian led Sang Qingxiao to the elevator.
Sang Qingxiao was captivated by it, marveling at her ancestors' wisdom. "Is this powered by manpower?"
Qi Xiaomian introduced the hydraulic system, which drew underground water from the moat. When the hydraulic supply was insufficient, manual labor would assist. During the summer rainy season, reliance was entirely on the hydraulic system.
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