Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 248 The Beginning of the Time Travel Journey

After bidding farewell to the mysterious old man, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui set out on a journey to find the energy source. According to the old man's instructions, the energy source is hidden in the hustle and bustle of the city and resonates with a certain frequency.

"Where can we find this frequency?" Wu Tao asked blankly, looking at the busy street.

Hu Bugui unfolded the parchment scroll and pointed to a place marked with strange symbols. "Here, the radio transmission tower on the outskirts of the city."

"Radio tower?" Wu Tao repeated in confusion, his mind full of questions.

"The old man said that the power of modern technology can also be the key to open the door of time and space, but we just don't know how to do it." Hu Bugui explained, "The electromagnetic waves emitted by this radio transmission tower may be the frequency we are looking for."

The two drove to the outskirts of the city and saw the towering iron tower from afar, standing like a giant in the wilderness. A strange energy wave was spreading around the tower, echoing the ancient jade pendant in Hu Bugui's hand.

"It seems we have found the right place." Hu Bugui tightly grasped the jade pendant, feeling the increasingly strong energy fluctuations, and a hint of excitement surged in his heart.

However, their whereabouts had already been watched by a pair of eyes in the dark.

"Boss, those two people appeared again. This time they went to the radio transmission tower on the outskirts of the city." A burly man with a fleshy face whispered into the phone.

A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, "Keep a close eye on them, don't let them succeed!"

"understand!"

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were unaware of the approaching danger, so they bypassed the layers of guards and sneaked into the tower. The machines inside the tower were roaring, and various indicator lights were flashing, full of a sci-fi atmosphere.

Hu Bugui placed the jade pendant in a specific position according to the records on the parchment scroll. Suddenly, the jade pendant emitted a dazzling light, and the entire launch tower began to vibrate violently...

"Oh no! Someone broke in!" The alarm rang throughout the tower, and a group of security guards rushed in with batons in hand.

At this time, in the shadow outside the tower, several black cars stopped silently, the doors opened, and a group of men in black got out. The leader was the man with a face full of flesh. He looked at the transmission tower in front of him and smiled grimly, "Finally found you!" The alarm sounded through the silent night sky, and the lights in the tower flashed wildly, stretching the figures of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui. Facing the swarm of security guards, Hu Bugui's eyes were stern, and he stuffed the sheepskin scroll in his hand into Wu Tao's hand, "Tao, you go find the energy source, leave this to me."

Wu Tao knew that if she stayed she would only become a burden to Hu Bugui, so she held the scroll tightly and nodded firmly, "Be careful!" Before she finished her words, she nimbly dodged the attack of a security guard and ran towards the top of the tower.

Hu Bugui watched Wu Tao go away, with a confident smile on his face. Facing dozens of security guards, he showed no fear, moving through them like a ghost, punching and kicking with great force, defeating the enemy with every move. For a moment, people and horses in the tower were thrown to the ground, and wailing was heard everywhere.

However, these security guards were just minions, and the real threat was hiding in the dark. Just as Hu Bugui knocked the last security guard to the ground, a cold laugh came from behind him, "You are quite skilled, but unfortunately, you can't escape today!"

Hu Bugui turned around suddenly and saw the man with a face full of flesh and a group of men in black approaching him slowly. The leading man held a gleaming dagger in his hand, which reflected a frightening light under the flickering lights.

"Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" Hu Bugui asked in a deep voice. He knew that a fierce battle was inevitable.

"Hmph, you're still asking these nonsense when you're about to die!" The man sneered and swung the dagger violently, stabbing at Hu Bugui.

Hu Bugui dodged the attack by leaning sideways, and the two men instantly tangled up in a fight. The men in black also rushed forward and surrounded Hu Bugui. The tower was immediately plunged into chaos, with the sounds of fists and feet, roars, and metal collisions interweaving together, playing a symphony of violence and danger.

Wu Tao was on the stairs leading to the top of the tower when she heard the fighting below and was extremely anxious. But she knew that now was not the time to act on emotion, and only by finding the energy source as soon as possible could she completely solve the current dilemma.

Finally, she reached the top of the tower, and a huge metal sphere appeared before her eyes. It was covered with complex patterns and emitted a strange light, exactly the same as the pattern on the parchment scroll in her hand.

Without thinking too much, Wu Tao quickly walked to the metal sphere, unfolded the parchment scroll, and pressed his palm on it according to the instructions.

At this moment, a powerful force surged out of the metal sphere and instantly spread throughout her body. Wu Tao felt dizzy, as if the whole world was spinning...

On the other hand, Hu Bugui, outnumbered, fought and retreated, and finally broke through the siege. He knew that continuing to entangle would only put himself in danger, and the most urgent task was to reunite with Wu Tao as soon as possible, find the energy source, and leave this place of trouble.

He turned and ran towards the top of the tower. However, when he reached the top, he found that Wu Tao had disappeared. Only a piece of paper with beautiful handwriting was lying quietly on the ground: "I'm going to look for an opportunity to travel through time. Don't worry. Take care!"

The scene in front of Wu Tao gradually became clear. She found herself in an antique study room, surrounded by books and paintings, and the air was filled with a faint scent of ink. An old man in a green robe and with white hair was sitting at the desk, holding a brush and writing something intently.

"Who are you?" Wu Tao asked vigilantly. She looked around but didn't find any exit.

The old man slowly raised his head, his deep eyes seemed to see through everything, "You are finally here, child."

"Do you know me? Where is this place? Why am I here?" Wu Tao blurted out a series of questions.

"This is your inner world, child." The old man put down the brush in his hand and smiled kindly, "I am a wise man from the Tang Dynasty. My soul has been guarding this place, waiting for your arrival."

Wu Tao was filled with doubts, "Guarding this place? Waiting for me? Why?"

"Because you are the man of destiny, only you can save the fate of the Tang Dynasty." The old man said earnestly, "I will teach you some secrets about the Tang Dynasty and ways to deal with dangers. You must keep them in mind."

In the following time, the old man told Wu Tao about the history, culture, politics and some unknown secrets of the Tang Dynasty, and also taught her some self-defense and escape techniques. Wu Tao felt like she was dreaming, she felt as if she had traveled through time and space and personally experienced that magnificent history.

At the same time, Hu Bugui was also going through a test. He took his family to avoid being hunted down, but accidentally discovered a secret basement. In the basement, he found a diary and an ancient sword. The owner of the diary was his ancestor, a general of the Tang Dynasty. The diary recorded the glory and decline of the family, as well as a shocking secret: the Hu family has been guarding a treasure for generations, and this treasure is related to the safety of the Tang Dynasty.

Hu Bugui clenched the sword in his hand, and a storm surged in his heart. He finally understood why fate made him meet Wu Tao and why they embarked on this journey of travel. He shouldered the mission of the family and the responsibility of protecting Wu Tao.

"Dad, what should we do now?" Hu Bugui's sister asked worriedly.

"Trust me, I will protect your safety." Hu Bugui's eyes were firm, "We will return to the Tang Dynasty, find out the truth, and protect everything we should protect."

At this moment, Hu Bugui's cell phone suddenly rang. He looked at the caller ID and it was Wu Tao!

"Bugui, I found the energy source! We..."

The call was suddenly disconnected, leaving only a piercing busy tone. Hu Bugui's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

Wu Tao's heart beat fast. She clenched the energy source in her hand. It was a crystal clear jade stone, emitting a faint warmth. According to the mysterious old man's instructions, as long as the jade stone was placed in a specific place, the door of time and space could be opened. But before she could be happy, she felt a fierce murderous aura coming from behind her.

"Hand over what you have!" Several men in black rushed out from the darkness and surrounded Wu Tao. They had their faces covered, revealing only a pair of greedy eyes.

Wu Tao immediately realized that she was being followed! She tried to keep herself calm, and the self-defense skills the old man taught her flashed through her mind. She nimbly dodged the attacks while looking for a chance to escape.

On the other side, Hu Bugui was extremely anxious. He called Wu Tao again and again, but he could not get through. While waiting anxiously, he suddenly remembered that the old man once said that the emergence of the energy source would attract the covetousness of some people, and asked him to protect Wu Tao.

"Oh no! Wu Tao is in danger!" Hu Bugui stood up suddenly, picked up his coat and rushed out regardless of his family's attempts to stop him. "Dad, Mom, believe me, I will definitely bring Wu Tao back safely!"

Hu Bugui drove all the way, and his mind kept replaying every moment he spent with Wu Tao. He knew that he had already fallen deeply in love with this brave and kind girl, and he would never allow anyone to hurt her!

Wu Tao fought and retreated, but two fists could not defeat four hands, and she gradually ran out of strength. Just when she was about to despair, there was a roar of a car engine in the distance. A black SUV rushed towards this side like an angry bull, breaking through the night.

"Wu Tao, hold on!" Hu Bugui jumped off the car, pushed away the black-clad man who rushed towards Wu Tao, and protected her behind him. He glanced around fiercely, the dagger in his hand gleaming coldly.

“Bugui…” When Wu Tao saw Hu Bugui, a warm feeling surged in his heart, but he also became more worried about his safety, “Be careful!”

Hu Bugui fought fiercely with the man in black, with every move being ruthless and merciless. He had only one thought in his mind, which was to protect Wu Tao and return to their time and space with her.

During the fierce battle, the energy source in Wu Tao's hand suddenly emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire night sky... They held each other's hands tightly, their eyes firm and persistent.

"Let's go home!" Hu Bugui pulled Wu Tao, broke through the siege, and disappeared into the night...

After returning home, they excitedly showed their energy source to their entrepreneurial partners, looking forward to the upcoming journey. However, what greeted them were their partners' suspicious eyes and indifferent silence...