Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 229 The morning light dews slightly

The dazzling light gradually faded, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui found themselves in a completely unfamiliar world. The towering buildings shone with metallic luster, like giant arms reaching into the sky. Flying vehicles of various shapes shuttled through the air, making a slight humming sound and leaving behind colorful trails. Pedestrians on the street walked hurriedly, wearing strange clothes. Some of them wore transparent glasses, and some had strange lights flashing on their wrists, as if they were characters from science fiction stories.

"This... where is this?" Wu Tao murmured to herself. The scene before her was overwhelmed and her heart was filled with shock and uneasiness.

Hu Bugui held her hand tightly, his eyes firm and steady: "Tao'er, don't be afraid, no matter where you are, I will be with you."

They walked in this future city, trying to find a familiar atmosphere. Suddenly, an old man in a white robe and with gray hair appeared in front of them. He had a kind face, a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, and held a strange metal cane in his hand.

"Hello, friends from the past." The old man smiled and nodded to them, "I am Lin Yu, welcome to the future world."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other in surprise, and their doubts grew even more intense. "How...how do you know we are from the past?" Wu Tao couldn't help but ask.

Lin Yu smiled slightly and pointed to the open space behind them, "That is the Gate of Time and Space, and it is also my life's work."

"Gate of Time and Space?" Hu Bugui repeated, his eyes full of inquiry.

"Yes, it can break the boundaries of time and allow humans to travel freely between the past and the future." Lin Yu explained, "And you are the first group of travelers who have successfully passed through the gate of time and space."

Wu Tao's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and she seemed to have grasped a glimmer of hope, "Mr. Lin, can you send us back? Back to our own time?"

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "I can do it, but..." He paused, looking into the distance with deep eyes, "Have you ever thought that the direction of history is really unchangeable?"

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other. Lin Yu's words were like a stone, stirring up thousands of waves in their calm hearts. Changing history? Is this possible? They had never thought about this question. In their cognition, history was set, like the rolling Yangtze River flowing eastward, irreversible.

"Mr. Lin, what you mean is..." Hu Bugui broke the silence first, with a hint of disbelief in his tone.

"History is not static." Lin Yu pointed out the window, where tall buildings shone with strange light in the sun. "As you can see, technology can change the world and history."

In the following days, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui began to learn about the scientific and technological knowledge of the future world under Lin Yu's arrangement. From basic physics and mathematics to complex space-time theory and energy conversion, they absorbed new knowledge like sponges greedily, trying to solve the mysteries of history.

In the process of learning, they gradually learned an amazing secret about the history of the Tang Dynasty. It turned out that the reason why the Tang Dynasty was able to prosper was because there was a mysterious force behind it, and the source of this power was in the future world.

"This power is called 'Dragon Vein'." Lin Yu pointed to an ancient scroll displayed on the screen, "It contains huge energy and can affect the rise and fall of a country."

"Dragon vein?" Wu Tao murmured to herself. She remembered that she had heard the legend about dragon veins in the Tang Dynasty, but she thought it was just a folk myth. Unexpectedly, it actually existed.

"Yes, the power of the dragon vein comes from the future and is transmitted to the past through the gate of time and space, supporting the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty." Lin Yu explained, "However, this power transmission is not stable. Once it is interrupted, the fate of the Tang Dynasty will change dramatically."

"You mean, the decline of the Tang Dynasty was due to the interruption of dragon vein power?" Hu Bugui asked, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"That's right." Lin Yu sighed, "And the reason for the interruption of the dragon vein power is the intervention from the future."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were startled. They realized that their travel to the Tang Dynasty might not be accidental, but might be related to this historical event.

"Mr. Lin, what can we do?" Wu Tao asked, his tone full of anxiety and sense of responsibility.

Lin Yu was silent for a moment, looked at them deeply, and said slowly: "You can use the door of time and space to go back to the past, change history, and save the Tang Dynasty from danger."

Lin Yu's words were like a flash of lightning, illuminating the fog in front of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, and also igniting the torch of hope in their hearts. Changing history and saving the Tang Dynasty is not only their mission, but also an irresistible responsibility deep in their hearts.

"Mr. Lin, please tell us, how can we change all this?" Wu Tao's eyes flashed with determination, and his tone was full of trust in Lin Yu and expectations for the future.

Although Hu Bugui did not speak, his clenched fists and determined eyes showed his determination at the moment. He would never let the tragedy of history repeat itself, and he would use his own strength to protect everything he cherished.

"I've prepared it for you." Lin Yu pointed to a silver-white spaceship parked outside the window, "This is a spaceship that can travel through time and space. It will take you back to the Tang Dynasty to change the course of history."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui followed Lin Yu's gaze and saw that the spaceship was silver-white all over, with smooth lines, full of the texture of future technology, as if it came out of a science fiction movie.

"This..." Wu Tao found it a little unbelievable. Could this spaceship really take them back to the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago?

"Don't worry, I have debugged the spacecraft, and it will send you back to the Tang Dynasty safely." Lin Yu seemed to see Wu Tao's doubts, and smiled and comforted, "Remember, you only have one month. After one month, the gate of time and space will be closed, and you must come back before then."

"One month..." Wu Tao murmured to himself. How could it be easy to change history in just one month?

"Don't worry, Taotao, we can definitely do it." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand and gave her strength. "For ourselves and for the people of the Tang Dynasty, we must succeed."

"Yes!" Wu Tao nodded heavily. Hu Bugui's gaze gave her infinite courage and strength. She believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and change history.

Under Lin Yu's guidance, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui boarded the spacecraft. With a slight vibration, the spacecraft slowly rose into the air, penetrated the clouds, and disappeared into the blue sky.

"I hope everything goes well for you." Lin Yu looked at the direction where the spaceship disappeared and murmured softly, his eyes full of worry and expectation.

Inside the spaceship, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side, looking through the porthole at the modern city that was getting farther and farther away, their hearts filled with longing and anxiety for the future.

"Taotao, are you scared?" Hu Bugui felt Wu Tao's nervousness and asked softly.

"A little bit." Wu Tao answered truthfully, "But I believe in you more. I believe we can change history and save the Tang Dynasty."

"Me too." Hu Bugui took Wu Tao into his arms and looked ahead with a firm gaze, "We will succeed, for sure!"

The spaceship shuttled through the vast universe, and time seemed to stand still. At this moment, the spaceship suddenly shook violently, and the alarm sounded throughout the cabin...

 Chapter 229 Dawn

The piercing alarm broke the silence, and the spacecraft trembled violently, as if it was being shaken madly by an invisible giant hand. Wu Tao's face was pale, and he tightly grasped the armrest of the seat, looking at Hu Bugui worriedly.

"What's going on?" Hu Bugui frowned and quickly glanced at the control panel. Various instrument panels were flashing red lights, dazzling.

"The alarm shows that we have encountered space-time turbulence!" Wu Tao's voice trembled slightly due to nervousness, "The spacecraft is deviating from the planned orbit!"

Space-time turbulence is the most dangerous variable in the process of traveling. It devours everything like an invisible black hole, and any precision instrument is vulnerable in front of it.

Hu Bugui acted decisively, pulled the seat belt to secure Wu Tao to the seat, and said in a deep voice: "Hold on tight!"

Before he finished speaking, the spacecraft began to shake violently, and various instruments made a tooth-grinding friction sound, as if they would disintegrate at any time. Wu Tao felt dizzy and her stomach was churning, but she endured the discomfort and followed Hu Bugui's figure closely.

Hu Bugui was seen operating the control panel skillfully, trying to stabilize the spacecraft. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, but his expression was unusually calm, as if he was in control of everything.

"Damn it!" Hu Bugui cursed. The intensity of the space-time turbulence was far beyond expectations, and the spacecraft's energy system had been seriously disrupted.

"We must get out of here as soon as possible!" Wu Tao suppressed her fear and tried to calm herself down. The knowledge she learned in the future world came in handy at this moment, and she quickly scanned the control panel, looking for a solution.

"The energy supply is insufficient, and the main engine is about to shut down!" Wu Tao's voice was urgent and anxious, "We must start the backup energy!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Hu Bugui's eyes. He quickly followed Wu Tao's instructions, his fingers flying on the control panel.

"Backup energy is being activated..." a mechanical female voice announced, but there was a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

Time seemed to be stretched infinitely, and every second seemed as long as a century. Just when the spacecraft was about to lose control, the backup energy was finally activated successfully.

"Success!" Wu Tao exclaimed in surprise, with a bright smile on his face.

Hu Bugui also breathed a sigh of relief. He steered the spaceship slowly out of the space-time turbulence area. As the spaceship gradually stabilized, the alarm gradually disappeared, replaced by the steady hum of the engine.

"We succeeded." Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao, his eyes full of relief and love.

"Yes, we succeeded." Wu Tao leaned on Hu Bugui's shoulder, his heart filled with gratitude for surviving the disaster and hope for the future.

However, before they could recover from their joy, the spacecraft began to shake violently again, and the alarm sounded throughout the cabin again...

"What's going on?" Wu Tao exclaimed. Could it be that the turbulence of time and space has not ended yet?

Hu Bugui looked solemn as he stared at the data on the console. A terrible thought emerged in his mind:

"We may have... entered another rift in time and space."