Chapter 26: Erecting a Temple for Wen Fei

  "Is it because the steel shell is no good?"

  Steel is more brittle than copper.

  If steel is used, the shell will be easily broken when it comes out of the chamber, and it is easy to rust. This is also why the tail edge of the 95 rifle bullet is wider than that of the SS109 bullet. However, the price of steel is much lower than copper, and the production process is simpler. After applying anti-rust paint, the corrosion resistance effect is still acceptable, so using a steel shell can be understood. However, sniper bullets are made of copper to ensure accuracy. There's not much difference in other aspects, you know how it is with the Chinese military, they always go for the cheapest option! Zhang Yu continued to improvise as he went along.

  Wen Fei said: "Are these 100 shots a bit too few? Can't we get some more?"

  Zhang Yu was completely stunned: "Taoist, are you going to fight a world war? Why bring so many bullets? Others bring only forty rounds when they go to battle, which is already over a kilogram. You're bringing one hundred rounds, that's more than two kilograms..."

  Wen Fei thought to himself, since he didn't know how long it would take to return from ancient times, he naturally wanted to bring more bullets as insurance. Otherwise, if the bullets ran out, wouldn't he be left crying with an empty gun? So he kept pestering Zhang Yu to get a few more bullets.

  Zhang Yu was resolute and refused, saying: "You know during the War of Resistance against Japan, our troops would fire only 7 or 8 bullets in a battle. You have so many bullets, enough to fight a world war!"

  Wen Fei had no choice, so he just gave up. He thought to himself that it was not a big deal and he could just save some money on usage. With a gun, a pack of bullets, two layers of anti-stabbing clothing, a large bag of spare clothes, boots, and a pile of miscellaneous items, Wen Fei made his preparations and crossed over once again.

  When the familiar ripples appeared, Wen Fei arrived in the time and space of Northern Song. He smelled some familiar air of a mule team and finally let out a sigh of relief. After several days passed, the construction of this earth mound was almost complete, with walls over 10 feet high, mostly made of rammed earth. Only some key parts used cement, making the defensive power of this fortress even stronger!

  Wen Fei's appearance this time did not cause such a big commotion, nor did he drive a car, but was alone. However, he was still discovered by the soldiers guarding his possible appearance and quickly reported to Zhang Shuye.

  Those soldiers saw Wen Fei from afar, paying their respects, and the fear and awe in each of their eyes was simply impossible to hide. If they weren't wearing armor, it's likely that they would have already knelt down on the ground.

  At this time, Wen Fei discovered that every time he appeared in the empty campsite, a simple temple had been added nearby. Wen Fei casually walked in and saw a statue of a god wearing a Taoist robe, holding a treasure sword, with eyes wide open in anger, and it was surprisingly his own likeness. He was shocked to find out that this was actually a statue erected for him!

  Although this temple is simple and temporary, the incense inside is very prosperous. In just a few days, a large amount of ash has accumulated.

  "What the hell is going on?" Wen Fei was shocked to the extreme, this damn thing was almost his own statue? What kind of evil spirit is this?

  Seeing that there was no one around, Wen Fei couldn't help but think of taking advantage of the situation and took out the jade pendant. As expected, it didn't turn out to be unexpected. The luster on the jade pendant had actually dimmed a lot, and the yin-yang fish on top had become even more faded, confirming Wen Fei's conjecture in his heart. It seems that crossing through time and space indeed consumes the energy contained within the jade pendant!

  His mind was extremely complicated and chaotic, with two things entwining in his brain: one was the energy consumption inside the jade pendant, and the other was the appearance of his own divine image. The two matters were constantly tangled in his mind, almost making him groan.

  At this moment, the statue's two eyes suddenly emitted a divine light that shot straight at the jade pendant. As the light flowed and turned, Wen Fei was almost blinded, only to see that the jade pendant seemed to have regained its luster. Although it still didn't have the same radiant glow as when he first got the pendant, which made people know it was extraordinary at a glance. But it did have a hint of flowing light, no longer as dull and lifeless as before. The yin-yang fish seemed to be spinning again.

  What's going on? Wen Fei's heart was stirred up like a huge wave. Could this be the source of Yu Pei's energy? For a moment, Wen Fei's mind was as messy as a pot of porridge!

  Zhang Shu Ye received the news and quickly came out to greet him, as if this guy was doing nothing all day and night, just waiting for Wen Fei to appear!

  Seeing Wen Fei in this simple Taoist temple, he hastily handed over a few incense sticks and also went up to burn several pillars of incense. He sincerely bowed several times. Unlike the scholars after the Ming and Qing dynasties who kept away from ghosts and gods, most of the Song Dynasty, from the royal family to the scholars, were devout believers.

  Two people finished their incense and walked out of the Taoist temple. Zhang Shuye smiled and said, "Now, in my military camp, all the soldiers and civilians have become your followers!"

  "How did this happen?" Wen Fei asked, he couldn't think of why these people had built a temple for himself, and it seemed that the incense was quite prosperous. In fact, he had already understood in his heart that it was one of the consequences of the big explosion last time!

  As expected, Zhang Shuye said: "Since the last explosion that annihilated all the Western Xia people, everyone here has been in awe of you. Originally, they were going to build a temple for the True Martial Ancestor, but these people revere you even more, saying you are an immortal who descended into the mortal world!"

  Suddenly a flash of inspiration in his mind, he understood what had just happened in front of the statue. That was the power of incense faith!

  Having understood this point, Wen Fei did not calm down, but instead his heart was even more turbulent. Incense and faith can create gods, could it be that he himself can also become a divine spirit?

  This guy had never thought about it before, but suddenly he felt that becoming a god didn't seem so bad after all?

  Wen Fei suddenly ordered: "Modify this statue and add a piece of ancient jade to its neck?"

  Zhang Shuye's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but he said nothing. He immediately ordered it to be done! He was a pragmatist, no matter what gods or demons, as long as they could help him achieve his goals and become a noble, he would believe in them!

  Two people entered the tent, Wen Fei sat down at the top, then Zhang Shuye asked: "Immortal Master, this time you came..."

  As Wen Fei's truck bomb exploded, the Western Xia people had all turned to ashes and dispersed into smoke. Those who didn't die were either frightened out of their wits, crying and screaming, or scared stupid, not daring to move a muscle, and were taken captive. Only a few managed to escape.

  In short, once the Western Xia issue was resolved, all the problems Zhang Shuye faced were also solved, making his mood quite pleasant.

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