Chapter 109: Interview (Part 1)

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  On Friday, July 12th, from this morning on, the whole empire was in a state of anxiety, with no heart to work, discussing tonight's TV interview starting at 8 o'clock.

  Tonight, Wu Yuan, Yu Xianrong and Wu Zetian will participate in a live interview, followed by a national press conference to announce the news about the other world. The news spread like thunder across the country, and everyone is waiting for tonight's TV show.

  However, the three of them will not appear in the broadcast hall of Imperial Television, but rather be interviewed by journalists at a military base. As for the content of the interview, according to rumors or some media with conscience revealing it in advance, it has already been rehearsed.

  This news is true. It's now morning, and Wu Yuan is currently recording this TV program with Wu Zetian and Yu Xianrong. If something goes wrong during the live broadcast, no one can bear the responsibility.

  "Don't be afraid, treat this place as your own home, no one will laugh at you."

  Patted Wu Zetian's shoulder, Wu Yuan could feel the girl's heartfelt tremble - like a little rabbit hiding in a hole, suddenly being thrown into the middle of a large square to lead a dance.

  "Brother, I'm not afraid, I..."

  The girl whispered softly, pursing her lips tightly.

  "Don't be afraid, tonight's protagonist is her, we two will just chat and laugh."

  Wu Yuan pointed to Yu Xianrong not far away, the girl's noble and elegant temperament made everyone's eyes shine. She curled up her long hair, drew a pair of eyebrows like cyan ink, and a string of blue sapphire necklace made her even more beautiful, perfectly setting off her peerless face.

  "Got it, brother."

  The girl tried hard to hide her body behind Wu Yuan, she and Yu Xianrong were completely two different people. One had been living in darkness since childhood, trying to conceal herself in the dark hole, while the other was shining brightly on the stage, attracting everyone's attention wherever she went.

  "So don't worry, even if you make a mistake, no one will blame you. I've already spoken to the host and he'll try not to ask you too many questions, and you've memorized all your answers, right?"

  Wu Zetian nodded her head and gazed at Yu Xianrong with an envious look.

  She had never thought that someone would be living such a happy life, from childhood to adulthood, as if heaven had put all the halos on her.

  She is bright, beautiful and intelligent, like sunshine infecting the people around her. Even if she starts practicing the Six-Character Great Bright Mantra, it can't compare to this kind of sunshine.

  "Brother, will you marry her?"

  Suddenly, Wu Zetian asked in a soft voice.

  "I don't know, we're still young, I'm only fifteen."

  Wu Yuan was taken aback and didn't mention this serious issue. "At least we have to wait until after the third or fifth, before making a decision."

  His answer made a strange expression flash in Wu Zetian's eyes.

  After Wu Yuan cast the Six-Word Great Bright Mantra, the government's attitude softened. After all, exploring the outside world was for the country to gain benefits, but Wu Yuan's Six-Word Great Bright Mantra could directly benefit individuals.

  In addition to the power struggle between the imperial court and the government, as well as pressure from within and outside the empire, Wu Yuan finally got the autonomy and many guarantees he wanted.

  He, Yu Xianrong and Wu Zetian lived on the same floor and could communicate with each other in their daily lives. The rights to broadcast on television, portrait rights and other benefits were guaranteed, and more than 10 billion yuan flowed into the accounts of the three people that day.

  Yes, as for what some people say, your future life will be taken care of by the country. Whatever you want, the country will help you solve it. You don't need to talk nonsense like Wu Yuanli. The things that belong to you will be allocated to others and then given back to you, which is a world of difference from using them directly.

  Even if Wu Yuan doesn't need this money, he can set up a charity fund in his own name to accumulate virtues.

  Wu Yuan certainly knew that his actions would make the people above him feel very uncomfortable, but why should he care about their feelings and get a "this kid is not bad, considerate of the overall situation" praise?

  Politicians, humph, they only see their own interests. For power and benefit, they can cooperate with the enemy who killed their father. No matter how well you do, it's not as good as getting money into your own hands. When the time comes, directly using money to crush people is convenient and effective.

  "This child is not worthy of great use... This child needs to be guarded against..."

  Only those who are afraid of these remarks are idiots. Your strength does not come from others' evaluation, but from whether you can create benefits. As long as you do well and bring them indispensable benefits, even if they hate you to the bone, they will still smile at you. Officials have never been a whole, no more than changing doors is all.

  "Then, wait a minute until it's time for filming, think about it, you're a wealthy woman with assets of 500 million, and you'll have confidence."

  Wu Yuan smiled and stroked the little head of Wu Zetian, then looked at Yu Xianrong's long hair that was rolled up not far away, and let out a faint sigh.

  The girl, like him, was chosen by the heavenly power. In a critical moment, she didn't play tricks but chose to believe in Wu Yuan and publicly declared that Wu Yuan was her boyfriend, standing together with him.

  Unfortunately, the girl still had some temper in her heart. She was deceived too miserably at first, and even Wu Yuan felt that he had gone too far. So when she talked to Wu Yuan, she would slightly raise her chin, just like a princess on a cloud state holiday, elegant but not enthusiastic, leaving Wu Yuan helpless.

  Alas, she is a good girl, and she still doesn't know about Zhangsun Wuji's illness.

  Three people sat in the studio, plus the invited guests, and the recording started.

  Although he knew it wasn't live, and the video would be edited before being broadcast at night, the TV host didn't relax at all.

  He affectionately referred to Wu Zetian as "Wu sister", Yu Xianrong as "Miss Yu", and Wu Yuan became "Mr. Wu". He asked questions according to the script he had memorized, while the little girl in front of him answered very well.

  "Wu Mei Mei, what is your special ability? What can you sense?"

  I closed my eyes and saw in the void, one by one, whirlpools that were like gateways.

  I can't see or feel what's behind the door, and to open that door, the keys are Wu Yuan and Yu Xianrong. They can enter it, and then reveal everything inside to everyone."

  "How much can they carry? How big is it?"

  "including their body weight, cannot exceed one hundred and fifty kilograms. On the way back, it's the same, if it exceeds one hundred and fifty kilograms, then except for the body, other things may be randomly discarded or nothing can be brought back."

  A hand drew a circle in the air, and a round black sphere, like a bubble, appeared before everyone.

  "Is it really just Wu Yuan and Yu Xianrong, can't anyone else?"

  "No way, this is like throwing objects. Bullets can shoot into a small hole one hundred meters away, but throwing stones, absolutely impossible."

  "Brother and Yu sister, because they have been specially taken care of by the Bodhisattva, I can throw them into the door, but ordinary people, my ability is not enough. Moreover, this transfer also has risks, and the physical constitution of ordinary people cannot withstand it."

  "Wu Zetian explained in a soft voice, 'However, after confirming the situation on that side, I can open that door. Then, this plane will merge with the Tang Empire.'"

  "Is it that simple?"

  The host was taken aback for a moment, then said.

  "No, it's very difficult. To put it simply, it's like building a suspension bridge in the past. People used crossbows to shoot arrows to the other shore, then use the silk threads on the arrow to pull over hemp ropes, then iron wires, and finally iron chains, after going through countless hardships, they built a suspension bridge, and then people from the entire Tang Dynasty can go to another dimension."

  It takes about three months to build a complete suspension bridge during this period.

  "Every time I set up a suspension bridge, it takes me three years to recover. Once the suspension bridge is established, it cannot be moved, and where it is established, that's where it stays."

  "Ah, in that case, won't the chosen location rapidly become prosperous? I recall my hometown, where the establishment of a railway hub turned a small city into a metropolis. Representative Zhao, do you have plans for this aspect?"

  Gentlemanly and elegant Congressman Zhao shook his head and said, "It's not clear on that side yet, and even if there is a plan, it has to go through the council, so let's not rush."

  "Alright, then, Congressman Zhao, in this world we have firearms and atomic bombs, but according to historical records, the fighting strength of immortals is even more powerful. What if they break through to another plane of existence? Will strong beings from another world rush over and cause irreparable losses?"

  "No, because our dimension is different from theirs."

  Congressman Zhao shook his head and began to recount the government's conclusion, "Our world is vastly different from other worlds. This dimension prohibits all divine magic and sorcery, rendering them ineffective. If a powerful being from another realm were to enter this world, they would either be suppressed or lose their abilities altogether. It's as if 500 years ago, all cultivators suddenly lost their supernatural powers overnight, allowing ordinary people to easily defeat them and create a new civilization."

  "But if all magic and martial arts are abolished, then where did Wu Mei's magical powers come from?"

  "From the Six-Word Great Bright Mantra."

  Wu Yuan's finger pointed, and a white light like a lotus flower appeared in front of the audience.

  This is a six-word mantra of great brightness, everyone in front of the TV was stunned.