Chapter 24: Hotpot Is Still the Best for Warding Off the Cold

From the people present at the scene, it was easy to judge whose minds were sharp enough. Those who reacted quickly and were clever immediately started searching for water. They soaked their own clothes first, then swiftly drenched any bedding or carpets they could find in the room, and used every container available to store water. Meanwhile, others merely flailed about noisily, jumping, shouting, calling out...

The Wang An Computer Company’s heavyweight product, the Wang An Printer Generation One, quickly became one of the hottest printers in the North American market. Of course, the number of internet users worldwide was still not large; only about a million people were connected. After deep reflection, the chairman finally realized the root of the problem: the new version of the software had reinforced anti-piracy measures and added internet functionalities, which gradually led to a rebound in sales.

Lin Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Although this chip wasn’t the flagship product of the New Venture Electronics Company, its manufacturing process was so simple that every semiconductor factory in mainland China was capable of mass-producing it.

“Air Spike!” Lear cried out in shock. The air, unleashed in a torrent, suddenly condensed into a spike-like form that collided with the incoming spike. Tip met tip, point met point, and both shattered instantly. The force of the explosion sent Lear hurtling into space.

Cao Ang, wielding the Sun-Switching Gilded Spear, charged up a nearby mound atop his crimson steed; Dian Man and Xu Yi flanked him on either side, followed by a mass of elite Cao army soldiers.

This was the capital of the Martial Dynasty. The cultivators guarding this city would never tolerate a flying vessel skimming above the imperial palace—such an act was a provocation against royal authority. If the vessel appeared, it would soon be intercepted or even destroyed.

This not only preserved the market and sales of the domestic Pangu computer, but more importantly, protected its market share. In truth, it was tantamount to safeguarding the domestic semiconductor industry and, indeed, the domestic software industry as well.

The second factor was the sparse population—more precisely, the lack of adult laborers—which meant there were not enough workers to carry out large-scale land reclamation.

Ning Xi stared at the mysterious droplet that had suddenly appeared before her, disbelief written across her face.

The sound of grenades exploding mingled with the crack of gunfire,