73: Thousand Miles Rescue

Over the next period, the two sat cross-legged, and Tang Ku began to tell Yuan Tiangang, in a cramming style, the basic principles of the steam engine and electricity, as well as some fundamental physics knowledge.

Wu Zhen, who was beside them, listened with a blank expression and soon fell asleep, while Yuan Tiangang listened with great interest, occasionally raising questions and offering insights.

Although many of his points were completely off, he was, after all, one of the smartest people in the Tang Dynasty, especially in terms of engineering and science, where he possessed extraordinary Genius.

Therefore, he was able to hit the mark with many things.

“Holy Monk, if electricity is conducted through metal, then can ordinary iron conduct lightning? Is there a way to collect lightning from the sky for my use?”

“Steam power itself can be used as a source of power, but the consumption is too great, especially the coal you mentioned; this stuff is buried deep underground and is extremely difficult to obtain.

Is there a substitute? For example, using a large amount of charcoal?”

“Petroleum can be refined into many useful things, but it is buried even deeper.

What method should we use to extract it for our use?”

“Converting steam power into electricity... can that really provide electricity for everyone in the city? I’m afraid not.

I think it might be because that... energy you mentioned, that kind of thing can’t convert so much energy...”

Yuan Tiangang was truly the type who grasped things instantly; once he understood the basic principles, he began to deeply consider the application issues.

Honestly, if such a Genius were placed in modern society, Edison and Tesla would be completely outshone!

Tang Ku also wanted to teach him about micro-molecules and nuclear fission principles, but he thought of his own half-baked knowledge and basically gave up on that idea.

However, he believed that what he had told him now would be enough for him to study for some time.

“Mr. Yuan, I have taught you everything I can.

I don’t know what inspiration these things can give you, but what I hope is that, in addition to weapons against Immortals and Gods, you can also create things that improve people’s livelihoods.

Even if it’s just making beneficial improvements to current farming tools, that would be a great act of Karma that benefits the nation and its people!”

Tang Ku stood up, clasped his hands together, and said.

“...”

Yuan Tiangang was still tilting his head, deep in thought, seemingly not hearing Tang Ku’s words.

Tang Ku also smiled, then turned around, woke Wu Zhen, and started to walk out.

“Holy Monk, wait, wait...” Yuan Tiangang said with a smile, “Even if you go out now, you won’t find your companions.

They are still far from you; they should have just set off from the West!”

Tang Ku was startled, then suddenly remembered something and said, “Did you calculate this?”

“Yes... Haha, I suppose they should arrive in a few days.

It’s good for you to stay here for a few more days! I still have many things to ask you about!”

Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and smiled.

Tang Ku’s mouth twitched for a moment, and he helplessly patted his head, saying, “Why did I feel like I forgot something? So it was this...”

He had only thought that he was from the Tang Dynasty, so he naturally assumed that Yang Jian and the others would also consider him a person of the Tang Dynasty, and therefore would definitely come here to find him.

However, he had not considered that people’s thinking differs.

As Divine-Grade powerhouses, as official personnel of the Heavenly Court, their first thought regarding Tang Sanzang’s identity would be that he was a Buddha Power Disciple, Buddha of Sandalwood Merit.

And his origin would naturally be attributed to the Great Thunderclap Temple in the West, which means their default first meeting point should be on Spirit Mountain!

“Alright, it’s my fault, my brain...”

Tang Ku couldn’t help but say to Yuan Tiangang, “I’ve been waiting for them in Chang’an for some time now.

The situation is unclear, so it’s better for me to meet up with them as soon as possible... Hmm, if I go straight to the West now, how long will it take to meet them?”

Yuan Tiangang counted on his fingers for a long time before saying, “Alas, since the Holy Monk has important matters, I shouldn’t force you to stay.

If you set off now, you will encounter them in two hours... Hmm, they might encounter trouble on the way, so it’s good for you to go; you can also lend them a hand... Hmm, in that case, I won’t keep you any longer.

Travel safely, and if you have time, return to Chang’an; Yuan Tiangang still has questions to ask... Hmm, I’ll introduce someone to you then; you two will surely get along very well!”

Tang Ku knew who he was talking about, but he couldn’t expose it directly, so he simply bowed slightly and left with Wu Zhen.

Yuan Tiangang watched Tang Ku and the others leave, and couldn’t help but sigh softly: “Holy Monk, oh Holy Monk, you truly are an extraordinary person.

To transcend the Dao of Yin and Yang, Five Elements, and Reincarnation, only you could achieve such Heaven-Defying fate... Hmm, perhaps we can start on that steam engine you mentioned earlier now...”

...

In mid-air, Tang Ku had already taken Wu Zhen and was flying towards the West.

Since Yuan Tiangang said they would meet them, they definitely would, so he needed to hurry.

However, as his speed increased, Wu Zhen’s current physique couldn’t keep up, and within a few minutes, she was left far behind.

Helpless, Tang Ku transferred some Buddha Power to her, then used Somersault Cloud, wrapped his arm around Wu Zhen’s waist, and flew with her in that direction.

Two hours was nothing to them, and Yuan Tiangang’s prediction was indeed incredibly accurate.

Just as they stopped, Tang Ku noticed people fighting on the ground, and the fight was extremely fierce; large swathes of forest were directly toppled, fires broke out everywhere, and the explosions and overflowing energy almost leveled the mountain in front of them.

“It really is them? Hmm, why is one missing? Where did Bull Demon King go?”

Tang Ku was wondering when he suddenly felt a nudge in his arms, and a sweet voice said, “Master, how much longer are you going to hold me?”

“Oh, I forgot!”

Tang Ku then remembered he was still holding someone, and quickly released his female Disciple’s waist, saying, “Don’t misunderstand, I don’t have any other intentions, I just wanted to be fast... You... don’t think too much, don’t forget you are a Buddha Power Disciple!”

Wu Zhen’s face was flushed, and she twirled her fingers, saying, “Actually, it’s normal to have thoughts, after all... men, haha!”

Tang Ku’s scalp instantly tingled.

Although he knew this Disciple no longer had any romantic thoughts about him, this kind of joke still gave him goosebumps.

“You wait here...”

After only giving a single instruction, Tang Ku plummeted towards the ground as if fleeing.

Yang Jian and Nezha were locked in battle with two powerful opponents.

Although the two of them were significantly stronger than their adversaries, their opponents had brought several powerful subordinates, and under the harassment of these minor henchmen, they were surprisingly fighting to a draw.

And just as the battle was fierce, a moon-white figure descended from the sky, directly smashing Nezha’s opponent into the ground, and the violent tremor instantly sent all the enemies sprawling...