GBP Chapter 138 It's Actually a Secret Passage in the Capital
Chapter 138 It's Actually a Secret Passage in the Capital
"Wow, my goodness! So extravagant? This is all silver! Look at the amount, it's terrifying! It seems this villainous boss is really rolling in money!" Gouzi exclaimed in amazement, while also pursing his lips, his words clearly revealing a strong sense of sourness.
Not only did Gouzi feel a pang of sadness, but even she, standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
You should know that the two sides of this passage are made of extremely precious gold ore, and the floor tiles under your feet are inlaid with luminous pearls that emit a soft glow!
This isn't just ordinary luxury decoration; it's downright extravagant to the extreme!
Think about it, even if I lived in modern society, I had worked so hard to complete all kinds of difficult and dangerous tasks, and fought life-and-death battles with those terrifying and ferocious zombies, but I still couldn't earn such a huge amount of wealth!
At this moment, she finally understood why people always say that land was incredibly valuable in ancient society!
Prior to this, Yun Juan had never truly felt or understood the meaning of the phrase "every inch of land is worth its weight in gold".
However, it wasn't until she witnessed this astonishing scene with her own eyes that she truly understood the profound meaning behind it—that there were still such extravagant and wasteful people in this world!
"Hmph, where did all this gold and silver treasure come from? It must have been obtained by plundering the blood and sweat of countless ordinary people!" Yun Juan frowned and said indignantly.
Clearly, someone capable of doing something like this is no ordinary person.
After all, it would have been impossible to build such a large and magnificent underground project under the moat without the assistance and support of court officials!
Moreover, based on the clues currently available, the official involved must possess considerable power and influence; otherwise, how could he possibly mobilize the Imperial Guards protecting the capital?
If we continue to analyze and reason along this line of thought, then the question of who the mastermind behind it all really is is worth pondering...
As you continue to explore deeper, the sights that unfold become increasingly astonishing.
Those exquisite murals seem to have a life of their own, each one depicted so vividly and realistically that it makes you feel as if you are in another fantastic world.
Before long, Yun Quan arrived at a fork in the road.
Before them appeared numerous intricate passages, stretching out in all directions like a maze.
Where these passages lead was a complete unknown to Yun Juan, who was new to the area.
Standing at this fork in the road, Yun Juan frowned, pondering to herself, "With so many paths, which one should I choose?"
Just as she was hesitating, Gouzi spoke up, "Don't rush, let me use the built-in scanning function to investigate..."
It's important to know that Gouzi is an advanced artificial intelligence system, and its built-in scanning function can cover a certain range.
Unfortunately, this function is not stable; sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't respond at all.
"Does your broken system even work? It's unreliable! If it worked, I would have dominated the ancient world long ago!" Yun Juan gave her a look that said, "You're no good."
Gouzi knew he was in the wrong, but he still stubbornly said, "If you had spent more time near that big iceberg, I could have smelled more of the immortal aura! In the end, it's all your fault!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Juan's anger flared up instantly. She stared wide-eyed at the broken system, her hands clenched into fists, wishing she could rush up and beat it to death.
This damn system actually dared to bargain with her; it's practically courting death!
Seeing the woman's extremely gloomy face, Gouzi's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong.
He quickly shut his mouth, not daring to say another word, for fear of further angering this young lady.
Immediately afterwards, he quickly got into work mode and began to carefully scan the surrounding environment.
At this moment, Gouzi was extremely frustrated. He cursed inwardly, "Why am I so unlucky! I ran into such a difficult person. I thought I could have an easier time, but I still have to work like a beast of burden."
However, despite his complaints, he dared not actually quit.
After all, if he really angered this woman, she might cut off all contact with him without hesitation.
In that case, I would become completely useless, no different from a system crash.
Moreover, if it cannot be restarted, it will inevitably be phased out over time, just like those outdated products.
Thinking of this, Gouzi couldn't help but shudder and quickly sped up the scanning.
After a careful investigation, Gouzi was surprised to find that the underground passage was intricate and complex, resembling a huge underground palace.
These passageways are interconnected, leading to every corner of the capital.
Even more shockingly, there was a passageway that led directly to the palace!
However, due to the extreme distance, Gouzi was unable to determine the exact location within the palace that the passage led to.
"Wow! That's amazing! This is simply divine skill! Grandma, do you know where this mysterious passage leads?" Gouzi deliberately kept Yun Quan in suspense, showing an extremely exaggerated expression on his face, while also gesturing wildly, successfully whetting Yun Quan's appetite.
Yun Juan leaned lazily against the exquisitely carved, gleaming gilded bronze pillar, casually picking at her long, jade-like fingernails, and replied without looking up, "Stop talking nonsense! Just say what you want to say! Why have you become so long-winded and nagging!"
His tone revealed a hint of impatience.
Upon seeing this, Gouzi couldn't help but purse his lips, but he didn't dare to contradict this old lady to her face.
He muttered to himself, "Hmph, that wretched woman. She has such a stunningly beautiful face, but her personality is so shrewish. Even in her current languid and casual demeanor, she is still breathtakingly beautiful. It's just a pity that her temper is so unbearable."
After calming himself down a bit, Gouzi took a deep breath and then lowered his voice, pretending to be mysterious, and said, "This passage... it actually leads straight to the depths of the palace!"
After saying that, he stared intently at Yun Juan's reaction, wanting to see how her expression would change after hearing the news.
As expected, when Yun Juan heard this, her previously casual expression instantly turned serious.
She frowned slightly, lost in thought. After all, this entire realm was under the Emperor's rule; as the saying goes, "All land under heaven belongs to the Emperor."
Although the person currently in the palace has not yet provoked them, rashly touching such a sensitive place would undoubtedly be asking for trouble.
Moreover, given their current strength and influence, attempting to confront the royal family would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock.
Thinking of this, Yun Juan shook her head gently and sighed, "Forget it, it's best if we don't meddle in other people's business. Just like I said before, when your own skills are not strong enough, you have to honestly practice more."