Taotie Mechanized Beasts

 Qin Yi interrupted Gongshu Chou's rambling, "Gongshu Chou, are you satisfied with this little gift?"Hearing this, Gongshu Chou finally realized he had lost his composure. He quickly composed himself, straightened his robes, and bowed deeply and respectfully, his attitude completely transformed, now a humble subordinate."General, no, Lord! Is this… is this truly a gift for my Gongshu clan?" His voice was full of gratitude and disbelief.

He couldn't believe Qin Yi would be so generous as to give him such a precious blueprint.Qin Yi gave a slight nod, remaining noncommittal, and simply said, "As long as you serve me faithfully, there will be more where this came from."Receiving Qin Yi's confirmation, Gongshu Chou could no longer contain his excitement. Tears streamed down his face, and he trembled with emotion. He bowed deeply to Qin Yi, saying with utmost sincerity, "This subordinate, Gongshu Chou, on behalf of the entire Gongshu clan, pays homage to our Lord! From this day forward, our Gongshu clan will serve you through fire and water, we will dedicate ourselves entirely to your cause! We pledge our eternal loyalty!" His voice was resolute and resounding, filled with determination and fidelity.

Seeing this, Qin Yi smiled calmly and said meaningfully, "This blueprint is indeed for you, but I expect your Gongshu clan to actually build what's on it. And I must emphasize one thing: you must complete it before the great war begins!""This…"Upon hearing Qin Yi's final words, the joy on Gongshu Chou's face instantly vanished, replaced by undisguised apprehension. He hesitated before stammering, "Lord, for the Gongshu clan to build this is naturally not difficult. With our clan's skills, we can certainly replicate it perfectly. However… to complete it before the Hun army advances… I fear…"He didn't finish his sentence, but he trusted Qin Yi understood his meaning.

Time was short, the task was arduous, and completing the construction of such complex mechanized beasts in such a short timeframe was almost an impossible task.Qin Yi nodded. He naturally understood the difficulty, but he didn't blame Gongshu Chou. Instead, he reassured him, "Rest assured, I won't rely solely on your Gongshu clan. It would indeed be difficult for your clan alone to complete this in such a short time."He paused, his tone becoming firmer and more resolute. "I have decided to mobilize all the experienced artisans in Fancheng and the surrounding areas. They will all be under your command, Gongshu Chou. You can even mobilize the common people of the city as needed to participate in the construction of the mechanized beasts."He looked around the room, his gaze filled with authority and decisiveness. "You have free access to any resources—manpower, materials, or funds. You don't need to seek permission from anyone. And what I want from you is a definite answer, Gongshu Chou! Can you give me a satisfactory result before the great war begins?"Gongshu Chou was initially taken aback. He hadn't expected Qin Yi to grant him such extensive authority and support.

Then, a flicker of determination ignited in his eyes. He straightened his back and replied in a loud, clear voice, "Lord! This subordinate will do everything in his power to fulfill your expectations! If it's truly as you say, with such abundant resources and manpower, this subordinate is confident that we can build one, or even more, earth-shattering Taotie Mechanized Beasts for you before the war!"Taotie Mechanized Beasts!That was it!The blueprint that had sent Gongshu Chou into such raptures was the design for the Taotie Mechanized Beast, a generous reward Qin Yi had received for completing a system task.Taotie Mechanized Beasts: Secret weapons treasured by ancient clans of mechanized beast builders, possessing unparalleled power, far surpassing even the Four Divine Beast Mechanized Beasts of the present era. They were instruments of war and destruction, capable of earth-shattering devastation.The Four Divine Beast Mechanized Beasts—Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger—were legendary figures in this era, representing the pinnacle of mechanist engineering. Qin Yi was naturally very familiar with them.But the Taotie Mechanized Beasts surpassed them in power, their destructive capabilities almost unimaginable. Once deployed on the battlefield, they would be unstoppable, sweeping away all opposition.If Great Qin could possess hundreds or even thousands of Taotie Mechanized Beasts, then unifying the six warring states and establishing an enduring dynasty would be within reach!

However, Qin Yi also understood the immense cost of manufacturing such powerful machines. The resources and manpower required were astronomical, far beyond the capabilities of most factions.

With the resources Fancheng had accumulated over the years, they would likely struggle to build even a single complete Taotie Mechanized Beast, let alone multiple.

Thinking of this, Qin Yi couldn't help but sigh softly, his brow furrowing slightly."Alas…"Qin Yi sighed lightly and waved his hand towards Gongshu Chou, indicating he could leave. "Alright, you may go now. Immediately begin formulating a detailed plan for the construction of the Taotie Mechanized Beasts, including the necessary manpower, materials, and funds. You can bring any requests directly to me, and I will do my best to fulfill them.""Yes, Lord. This old one will take his leave and immediately discuss the construction matters with the clan members. I will not fail your trust!"Gongshu Chou bowed respectfully and then carefully clutched the precious blueprint, hurrying out of the study, his face beaming with unconcealable excitement and anticipation, as if he could already see countless powerful Taotie Mechanized Beasts charging across the battlefield in a spectacular display of power.Qin Yi watched Gongshu Chou's retreating figure, his eyes deep and thoughtful. He knew that with this blueprint, Gongshu Chou would dedicate himself wholeheartedly to building the powerful Taotie Mechanized Beasts, which would become crucial assets in his conquest of the world.He turned to face the ever-silent Xuan Jian and spoke slowly, "Xuan Jian, you've seen it too.

Sometimes, certain necessary measures are unavoidable. To achieve our goals, we must be resourceful, even if it means paying a price."Xuan Jian's body stiffened slightly at these words. He then replied respectfully, "Your Lordship is absolutely right. This subordinate will keep it in mind."Qin Yi nodded. He understood Xuan Jian's thoughts, but he didn't elaborate. He trusted that with time, Xuan Jian would gradually comprehend his actions.Silence returned to the study, broken only by the flickering lamplight that cast shadows on Qin Yi's profound profile and the unfathomable depths of his eyes.

Meanwhile, Gongshu Chou, clutching the precious blueprint, hurried back to the Gongshu clan's temporary residence in Fancheng. He burst through the door, calling out urgently, "Quickly! Everyone come out! I have something incredible to show you!"Hearing Gongshu Chou's voice, the members of the Gongshu clan emerged from their rooms, curious at his unusual excitement."Clan Leader, what happened? You seem incredibly happy," one of the clan members asked curiously.Gongshu Chou didn't answer directly. Instead, he carefully unfurled the blueprint he held, displaying it to the assembled clan members.The clan members crowded around. When they saw the contents of the blueprint, they collectively gasped, their faces registering shock and disbelief."This… this is…" An elder of the clan stammered, his voice trembling with excitement and longing."Exactly! This is the hope for our Gongshu clan to regain its former glory!" Gongshu Chou exclaimed, his voice brimming with confidence and pride."With this blueprint, our Gongshu clan will surely rise to prominence once more!"

Hearing this, the clan members broke into excited chatter, as if they could already envision the Gongshu clan's resurgence, a return to their past splendor.Gongshu Chou took a deep breath to compose himself and then said in a serious tone, "Alright, that's enough talk. The most important thing now is to forge what's on this blueprint as quickly as possible! This concerns the future of our Gongshu clan and our very standing within Great Qin!"The clan members nodded in agreement. They knew Gongshu Chou was right; this was not a time for celebration, but a time to seize the moment and complete the task Qin Yi had entrusted to them.And so, the entire Gongshu clan entered a state of intense activity.

They divided the work, some responsible for gathering materials, others for refining the blueprint's details, and still others beginning the fabrication of the mechanized beast's various components.The entire Gongshu clan was now immersed in a state of tense activity, dedicating all their efforts to completing the task Qin Yi had assigned them.Unbeknownst to Qin Yi, his decision had not only altered the destiny of the Gongshu clan, but had also introduced countless variables into the impending war.He merely waited quietly, anticipating the emergence of the Taotie Mechanized Beasts and the arrival of his moment to conquer the world.He believed that with these powerful mechanized beasts, he would undoubtedly vanquish all his enemies and ultimately achieve great feats.And all of this was just the beginning.