Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 275: Step by Step, Rebuilding Glory

The door of the secret room slammed shut, isolating Wu Tao and Hu Bugui in darkness. The sound of the stone door rubbing against each other echoed in the small space, bringing about a suffocating feeling of oppression.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand, and his steady voice was particularly reassuring in the darkness. He groped the wall, trying to find the mechanism to open the stone door.

Wu Tao held his hand tightly with her backhand and looked around in the dim light. The secret room was not big, and the strange symbols and patterns on the wall emitted a faint light in the dark, as if silently telling an ancient secret.

"These symbols may be some kind of hint." Wu Tao pointed at the pattern on the wall and tried to calm himself down. "Look, this symbol is very similar to the pattern on the magic weapon. Could these words next to it be a record about it?"

Hu Bugui followed her gaze and carefully identified the words on the wall in the dim light. The words were simple and difficult to understand, but with his knowledge of ancient characters, he was able to make out some of the content.

"Burning the incense burns away the longing, crossing time and space, renewing the old relationship..." Hu Bugui whispered, frowning, "Could it be that this incense burner is related to the magic weapon of time travel?"

He carefully examined the incense burner again and found more detailed text engraved on the bottom of the incense burner, recording the manufacturing principle and activation method of the time-travel magic weapon.

"It turns out that the time-travel magic weapon does not rely solely on some mysterious power, but rather utilizes the resonance of space-time energy and a specific frequency..." Hu Bugui explained to Wu Tao while studying the words on the incense burner, "The incense ash remaining in this incense burner should be the legendary 'heart-burning incense'. It can generate some special energy fluctuations, resonate with the time-travel magic weapon, and thus open the door to space-time."

Wu Tao listened attentively, with hope in his eyes. "So, we have a chance to repair the magic weapon and return to the modern era?"

"In theory, yes." Hu Bugui nodded, "But in reality, it is not easy to repair the magic weapon. We need to find the right materials, reconfigure the 'Burning Heart Incense' according to the records on the incense burner, and repair the damage to the magic weapon..."

Despite the difficulties, the two men had a flame of hope in their hearts. They carefully copied the words and patterns in the secret room and brought them back to the research institute.

After returning to the institute, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui immediately began to study the magic weapon of time travel. They used modern technology to analyze the incense ash in the incense burner, trying to crack the formula of "burning heart incense". At the same time, they also searched for records related to the magic weapon of time travel in ancient books, hoping to find more clues.

"Look, this ancient book records a mineral called 'Star Meteorite'. It is said that it can absorb the power of the stars and generate powerful energy fluctuations..." Wu Tao pointed to a passage in the ancient book and said excitedly, "Could this be the key material for making 'Burning Heart Incense'?"

Hu Bugui took the ancient book and read the relevant records carefully, with a gleam in his eyes. "Perhaps, we can give it a try..."

He took out his cell phone and dialed a number. "Hello, it's me. I need you to help me find some special materials..."

His voice was deep and firm, revealing a determination to succeed. He knew that the road to repairing the magic weapon was still long, but he would not give up, because he always had a belief in his heart: he wanted to take Wu Tao back to their world. Wu Tao's discovery brought new hope to the restoration work. Hu Bugui used all resources to search for the "meteorite" recorded in ancient books. At the same time, he also sent the information of the incense burner and the magic weapon to modern scientist friends, hoping to analyze its composition and structure with the power of modern technology.

After repeated research, the team of scientists discovered that the ingredients of "burning heart incense" are complex, and in addition to "meteorite", several rare herbs are also needed. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui followed the clues and traveled thousands of miles, finally finding the herbs they needed in the mountains.

After the materials were prepared, the next step was the more complicated configuration and debugging process. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui carefully mixed the various materials according to the proportions and ground them into powder according to the records on the incense burner. They were full of expectations for each attempt, but the results disappointed them again and again.

"Did we make a mistake in some step?" Wu Tao looked at the incense burner that was extinguished again, with frustration written all over his face.

Hu Bugui held her in his arms and comforted her softly, "Don't be discouraged. We have made great progress, haven't we? Look, the light on the magic weapon is brighter than before."

Wu Tao raised his head and saw that the originally dim magic weapon was now emitting a faint light, like a sleeping dragon about to wake up.

"You're right, we can't give up!" Wu Tao rekindled his fighting spirit and continued to immerse himself in research.

They consulted friends in the Tang Dynasty who were proficient in mechanical engineering and humbly learned the secrets of ancient science and technology. After repeated failures and attempts, they constantly improved the formula and adjusted the energy frequency. The light on the magic weapon became more and more dazzling, and even began to show signs of time and space distortion.

"It's almost successful! It's almost successful!" Wu Tao grabbed Hu Bugui's hand excitedly, tears flashing in her eyes.

Finally, in one attempt, the magic weapon emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire room. Time and space seemed to stand still at this moment, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's breathing and heartbeat.

The light faded away, and everything returned to calm. The magic weapon lay quietly on the table, emitting a soft light, like the brightest star in the night sky...

The light emitted by the magic weapon gradually stabilized, like a warm pearl, lying quietly in the center of the room. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, and saw joy and relief in each other's eyes. Months of hard research finally achieved phased results, and the restoration of the magic weapon was on track. They could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Let's go out for a walk. We haven't had a good look at the world for a long time." Wu Tao took Hu Bugui's hand, with a hint of excitement in her tone.

Since they started repairing the magic weapon, they have devoted almost all their time to research and almost forgotten the outside world. Now, they can finally put down the burden on their shoulders temporarily and enjoy the beauty of life like ordinary people.

The sun shines on the body, warm and comfortable. The streets are busy with cars and people coming and going, full of vitality and vigor. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui walk hand in hand on the street, feeling the prosperity and hustle and bustle of the modern city.

They walked into a movie theater to watch the latest science fiction blockbuster; in the amusement park, they rode the roller coaster to experience the collision of speed and passion; in the food court, they tasted various special snacks to experience the feast of taste buds...

Although they are in the modern era, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui have not forgotten their friends in the Tang Dynasty. Although the magic weapon has not been fully repaired, it can already communicate in time and space for a short period of time. They regularly contact the guardian of time and space to learn about the latest situation in the Tang Dynasty and share their life experiences in the modern era with their friends.

"I never thought that the world more than a thousand years later would be so wonderful!" The Guardian of Time and Space used a magic weapon to project the image to the present. Looking at the video sent by Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, his face was full of amazement, "You must experience it well and don't let this wonderful time go to waste."

"Don't worry, we will." Wu Tao replied with a smile, "When we return, we will tell you the story of this place."

At night, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui sat side by side in front of the window, looking up at the starry sky. The bright starlight sprinkled down, stretching their shadows very long.

"Do you think we can go back to the past and change what has happened?" Wu Tao suddenly asked, with a hint of sadness in his tone.

"The past cannot be changed, but we can create a better future." Hu Bugui gently held her hand with a firm look, "Whether it is the Tang Dynasty or the modern times, we must protect each other and everything we cherish."

Wu Tao nodded, her heart filled with warmth and strength. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a newspaper on the table. The front-page headline read: "Mysterious organization revived, bizarre cases occurred in many places..."

Wu Tao's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to her mind. She immediately picked up the newspaper and read it carefully, her face becoming more and more solemn...

"What's wrong?" Hu Bugui noticed her abnormality and asked softly.

Wu Tao didn't say anything, but handed him the newspaper, pointed at one place, and said in a low voice: "Look here..."

Hu Bugui took the newspaper and quickly scanned the paragraph pointed out by Wu Tao. The report mentioned that in recent times, a series of inexplicable events have occurred around the world. Laboratories in many countries have been attacked by unidentified persons, and some precious cultural relics and scientific and technological materials have been stolen. All signs indicate that an evil force hidden in the dark is quietly rising. Their purpose is still unclear, but their cruel methods and swift actions are chilling.

"Could it be..." Hu Bugui's heart sank, and a terrible thought came to his mind. At the beginning, they fought a decisive battle with the mysterious organization. Although they won in the end, they only dispersed the enemy and did not completely eliminate it. Now it seems that the remnants have not given up. They are lurking in the dark, accumulating strength, waiting for the opportunity to make a comeback.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death!" Wu Tao's eyes flashed with a fierceness. She would never allow the enemy to threaten their friends again and threaten the peace of the two worlds. "We must find out what conspiracy this organization is planning!"

Therefore, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui decided to conduct a secret investigation. They used modern technology to collect all information related to the mysterious organization, and based on clues, gradually tracked the enemy's trail. After some efforts, they finally discovered that the target of the remnants of the mysterious organization was actually a time-space gate located deep in an ancient ruin!

"What do they want to do? Do they want to use the gate of time and space to go back to the past and change history?" Wu Tao's heart was full of doubts and uneasiness.

In order to stop the enemy's conspiracy, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui decided to join forces with the space-time guardian to jointly protect the safety of the space-time gate. They made a careful plan and set up many traps around the space-time gate, waiting for the enemy to arrive.

The moment of decisive battle finally arrived. Led by their leader, the remnants of the mysterious organization rushed towards the gate of time and space, but they didn't know that they had stepped into the trap carefully set by Wu Tao and Hu Bugui...