Chapter 63

Looking at Hogan's eyes, almost burning with desire, Celine suddenly understood.

But...

Celine shook her head silently.

This truck isn't a horse. You can't just use brute strength to drive it.

The throttle, clutch, brake, shifting gears... and judging complicated road conditions — all these need systematic learning and lots of practice. Not to mention, you need an experienced driver to teach you step by step.

Even if she handed Hogan the car keys now, he could only stare blankly.

However, a vehicle doesn't have to be so advanced or complicated in function.

Changing her thought, Celine had a plan.

"Hogan," she spoke first, her voice gentle and soothing.

"This truck is good, but its operation is quite complicated. It's not something you can master in a day. Right now, it would be hard for you to drive it immediately."

As expected, the light in Hogan's eyes dimmed a bit, showing clear disappointment.

Traveling a thousand miles a day... was it just an illusion?

"But," Celine shifted her tone, "if you really need it, I can find some easy-to-use 'simple' vehicles for you."

"Simple vehicles?" Hogan was surprised, looking up at Celine. "What are those? How do they compare to this truck?"

Though not comparable to this 'immortal battle steed,' if they were really convenient and fast, it could still be a choice.

"Wait a moment," Celine didn't say more and took out her phone to start searching.

Hogan watched curiously.

Celine's fingers tapped lightly on the smooth screen. The "square" lit up and made a pleasant sound.

Soon, a moving image appeared on the screen!

"Look, Hogan. This is a 'bicycle.' It runs only on human power. Once you learn to balance, you can ride it. It's much faster than walking, and light and flexible."

On the screen, a person pedaled easily on two wheels, quickly passing along a flat road.

Hogan's eyes widened.

No need for an animal to pull it, only human power, and it can be so fast?

"This is a 'tricycle.' It's a bit more complicated in structure but more stable. It can carry people or goods, and it's still powered mainly by humans."

The screen switched to show a three-wheeled vehicle. Someone pedaled at the front while people or cargo sat safely in the back compartment.

"There is also this thing called an 'electric vehicle.' It doesn't need human power; you just need to charge the 'electricity,' and it can move on its own. It's more effortless and faster."

The screen changed again, showing different kinds of electric bicycles and electric tricycles. People rode them easily and quickly without much effort.

To prove how 'easy' these vehicles were, Celine also played a video of someone learning to drive a big truck.

In the video, the student was flustered and struggling, and the instructor shouted loudly. This was very different from the smooth riding scenes just shown.

"Hogan, look. This truck is powerful, but it's very hard to learn."

"But these simple vehicles are easy for ordinary people to learn with a little practice. They are very convenient for short trips, carrying small amounts of goods, or patrolling inside the city."

Hogan was amazed. It felt like a new world had opened before his eyes!

The scenes and these useful tools left a deep impression on him.

Bicycles, tricycles, electric vehicles… these names and functions were deeply engraved in his mind.

"Good! Such good things! Really good things!"

Hogan excitedly rubbed his hands. His earlier disappointment over the truck was gone, replaced by joy.

"These 'simple vehicles,' my Qin must have them! Please, Celine, prepare them carefully!"

His tone was firm, as if he already saw these vehicles running across Qin's lands.

Celine smiled and nodded.

Buying these things would be much easier than trucks.

But just as Celine was about to put away her phone, Hogan's eyes involuntarily fell on the magical 'box' in her hand.

It was this device that had shown such clear and vivid images and could even play sounds…

It was unheard of and unseen!

He hesitated for a moment but could not hold back his curiosity. Carefully, with a hint of wonder and desire, he quietly asked:

"Celine… what treasure is this?"

"It can store images and send sounds… I wonder… could this… also be traded?"

Celine was stunned this time.

Trading this phone?

To Hogan, the lord of Qin?

Was this… too big a gap?