The plane landed at three o 'clock in the afternoon.
Russell came back from the bathroom wearing a nightcap and sat on the sofa next to Huai Shi. He yawned as if he was sleep-deprived.
The plane taxied on the runway. The endless yellow of the desert and the silhouette of high-rise buildings could be vaguely seen in the distance.
Huai Shi was still flipping through the travel brochure, page after page, extremely fast.
In the end, he completely skipped it.
Casino, casino, and casino.
All of them were items that he was not interested in.
"What are you doing here?" Huai Shi asked, "Are you taking your students to gamble?"
"Isn't it a bit too much to go to the present to spend money? Huai Shi, Isaac will kill me." Russell shook his head, but suddenly found a new direction and was eager to try. "Why don't you transfer some funds from Danbo? If we win the bet, how about we split it equally? "
"Haha." Huai Shi rolled his eyes and was too lazy to pay attention to him.
"Las Vegas."
Russell propped his chin on his hand and stared at the city that was gradually enlarging outside the window. "Logically speaking, I should be explaining to you how this city was built, how it expanded to its current state under the influence of the original sin, how it fell, and how it indulged in a life of debauchery and luxury …
But as a teacher, I am really not interested in this. If I have to say it, I can only say that it is so big. It is here, with the thing we want to get back. "
"What thing?" Huai Shi asked.
"Money."
Russell said, "A lot of money. If you don't know how much it is, then I can only say that it is a lot of money."
Huai Shi sighed. He really didn't want to ask him how much a lot was.
If he said a lot, then a lot.
However, as the plane taxied, he gradually realized that something was wrong. The travel brochure slowly closed, and his expression became serious.
It was the most famous tourist city in the Americas. It had a huge airport and was the most important transportation hub. It was a place where countless planes took off and landed. So, why couldn't Huai Shi sense the presence of any other passengers?
"Old man, did you offend someone?"
"No, this is a show of sincerity, Huai Shi." Russell shook the newspaper and took off the glasses on the bridge of his nose. "The host is here to welcome the guests. Remember to be serious. Don't look like you haven't seen the world."
Huai Shi was amused.
What have I not seen before?
Ten minutes later, Huai Shi was dumbfounded when he saw the empty terminal and the two long rows of waiters in suits and leather shoes.
I've never seen such a scene before.
At this moment, there was not a single unrelated passenger in the huge airport. All of them had been cleared out. This should have caused a huge uproar, but at this moment, there was no abnormality at all.
The planes that had already landed were towed to the runway to wait, while the planes that did not land were circling in the sky again and again.
The stranded or passing passengers had been cleared out as early as three hours ago when Russell and the others boarded the plane. At this moment, in the huge Las Vegas airport, there were only two people waiting for their arrival.
"Welcome, Mr. Russell, Mr. Huai Shi."
The white-haired old man held his cane and took the lead to walk forward. He nodded and saluted, "Your arrival brings light to this humble city."
Russell shrugged and looked at Huai Shi. "See, I told you, it's their good fortune to be here. Why are you being so polite?"
The corner of Huai Shi's eyes twitched.
It was the first time he had seen such a shameless guy.
But the old man seemed to fall for this trick, and his attitude became more and more respectful. "Would you like to stay in a hotel first? We have prepared rooms for you in the Star of the Empire. "
"I'm a little hungry. Let's eat first." Russell casually threw the luggage into his arms.
"No problem." The old man picked up the luggage himself and followed behind him. "The six three-star chef demons are ready to satisfy all your appetites at any time."
"How considerate." Russell laughed. "I feel like I'm just missing two beautiful girls to feed me."
The old man's expression didn't change. "If you need it, I'll arrange it immediately."
"Then arrange for a few beautiful girls to eat for me." Russell nodded, not knowing whether he was joking or serious. "I hope they can be happier."
"No problem."
The old man asked, "Do you have any requirements for the ladies to eat? Skin color or anything else? "
"Any wish can be satisfied?" Russell praised. "You're really like Santa Claus."
"In front of Mr. Russell, how could I dare to take advantage of my seniority?" The old man bowed his head. "You are our distinguished guest. This is my duty."
"See, Huai Shi, this is called professionalism!"
Russell said happily to the young man behind him, "We'll satisfy all your needs and make you feel at home.
Even if you say to him, 'Sorry, we plan to burn this city to ashes', he'll tell you, 'Sorry, that will have to wait for two hours because we don't have enough gasoline.' "
"Then do you want to burn it?"
Huai Shi carried his luggage and walked casually behind, ignoring the attentions of the waiter.
He had already noticed some kind of strange aura hidden behind this seemingly warm and harmonious atmosphere. He was too lazy to look at everything that dazzled him.
"Of course not, Huai Shi."
Russell enjoyed this overly enthusiastic service with a clear conscience. His footsteps were brisk. "We're not destructive maniacs. Why should we burst such a beautiful soap bubble?"
He stared at the city in the distance and whistled. "It's a miracle that the bubble can exist for so long. It's not beautiful to insist on the reality. It's better to let it remain as it is.
Anyway, it has nothing to do with us, right? "
Outside the airport, the luxury car that had been waiting for them for a long time had already opened its door to them. Champagne and whiskey lying in ice buckets, and even cigars in the storage cabinet were available without limit.
After they started, there was no shaking or turbulence. It was as if they were sitting on a soft sofa and waiting for the servants to serve them delicacies.
Now, when the partition was raised, there were only two people left in the car.
Without any scruples about whether there were any bugs listening in, Huai Shi said bluntly, "They're afraid of you."
"Afraid?"
Russell held his wine glass and shook his head indifferently. "They're not afraid of me, Huai Shi. I'm an old man who has long passed my own version. What's there to be afraid of?
They're just afraid of embarrassment. They're afraid that I'll make some unreasonable requests. They're afraid that everyone will be unhappy and hinder their business and prevent them from making money. "
Russell sighed in confusion. "But they're not afraid of me. Isn't that strange?"
Huai Shi subconsciously felt his hair stand on end.
"Hey, you're not really going to cause trouble, are you?" Huai Shi felt uneasy. "This is the Discovery Realm. The consequences of a fifth-rank fight are very serious!"
Moreover, he was a special military officer of the Astronomy Association!
Although he was the weakest special military officer in history, he was still a special military officer!
What if the Command Bureau sent a telegram asking him to cut off Russell's head? Should he do it or wait a while?
Wasn't this a dilemma?
"Don't worry, no one will cause trouble, Huai Shi. There won't be any war here today."
Russell's fingertips held up the wine glass filled with ice and laughed mockingly. "The other party won't give us any excuse to start a war. No matter how rude and rude we are, they won't get angry. Even if we hit them on the left side of their face, they'll stick out their right side … Although I won't do that. "
"Then what are you going to do?"
Huai Shi asked straightforwardly. "Even if you want to fight or kill, at least give me a warning, right? It'll be convenient for me to act according to your mood, right? "
"Let me think …" Russell pondered for a moment and said seriously, "Probably to collect debts?"
"Collect debts?"
"Yes, to collect debts, collect debts, and recover assets. That's about it."
Russell glanced at the bustling city outside the window and sighed softly. "Seventy years ago, the Utopia was in chaos. After the fall of Heavenly State, the various departments also fell apart. In the end, even their own existence was canceled from the Astronomy Association … Now that I think about it, that period of time was really chaotic and turbulent. I don't even know how I survived.
Every day, I thought about how to survive until the next day and how to deal with the difficult situation.
When I came back to my senses, everything was over. When I looked back, other than a few old friends around me, there was only devastation left. "
"At that time, this desert was still a godforsaken place. This place didn't exist."
He said slowly, "After the collapse of the Utopia, in the chaos, everyone couldn't even take care of themselves … Therefore, some people came up with the idea of embezzling."
"Embezzling … embezzling?" Huai Shi was stunned.
"That's right. In the early years, there was a batch of strategic reserves of the Utopia here. Although it can't be compared to our sunken old campus, it's actually a very important material reserve point.
Then, after some of the Keepers heard about the collapse of the Utopia, they decided … to make 'more effective' use of this wealth. "
Russell smiled mockingly. "So, after a few procedures, the Utopia's strategic reserves appeared openly in the black market.
After obtaining a large amount of wealth, they didn't stop. Instead, they began to invest and build … In the end, there was this City of Desire in front of you, Huai Shi.
Now, of the sixteen people back then, six have died, four have lost everything, and the remaining six have become the final victors.
After so many years, they bid farewell to their unbearable past, built great achievements, and became miracles. They even controlled an entire independent city, joined the American City Alliance, and became a glorious part of it. "
He turned around and asked softly, "If it were you, how could you be in a good mood when the people of the Utopia reappeared in front of you?"
"But after so many years, didn't anyone care?" Huai Shi asked, "Didn't you care either?"
"How could a school far away at the border intervene in the current situation, Huai Shi?"
Russell shook his head. "Don't be too harsh on your teachers, okay? You have to learn to be more tolerant. "
To Russell at that time, saving the Ivory Tower from the turmoil and a school from the waves that swept across the entire territory was already a miracle after sacrificing everything.
Perhaps he still had the strength to do more, but in the face of the cold reality, he was already disheartened and unwilling to pay attention to it.
In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed.
If nothing had happened, he might have remained like this until he died of old age.
"Speaking of which, you're the one who let me see a turning point in the reconstruction of Celestial genealogy."
Russell turned around and looked at the student beside him, making Huai Shi feel a little embarrassed. "It's just bringing back the Book of Destiny, and it can't be dismantled. It's not a big deal, right?"
"What's important is the Book of Destiny, Huai Shi."
Luo Su smiled and didn't say anything else.
He just could not help but recall.
When Huai Shi stood in front of him, when the traces of the Book of Destiny appeared in front of him again, how should he describe his feelings at that moment?
Joy, fear, jealousy, killing intent … or shame?
It was indescribable.
When this young man carried a burden that did not belong to him and walked toward him in pursuit of the remnants of the Utopia, Russell actually felt a fear that he had never felt before.
He had not been defeated by the cruel fate, nor had he been obliterated by the cold world. The smile that was riddled with scars but filled with love and joy for everything was like a mirror.
It reflected a completely unrecognizable version of himself!
The version of himself who was gradually drowning in the anesthesia of his unrestrained self …
At that moment, he understood that perhaps this was the reason why the Book of Destiny did not choose him. The moment he gave up resisting fate, he had already abandoned this fate.
However, it did not matter. He no longer cared.
He did not have any hatred for this at all. Instead, he was filled with indescribable gratitude.
The funny thing was that he had wanted to obtain the approval of the Book of Destiny all his life, but after giving up this dream, he finally understood himself.
"You will definitely become someone who far surpasses me, Huai Shi."
He firmly believed in this and solemnly promised the student beside him, "Don't worry, this is my duty as a teacher."
Huai Shi was stunned and suddenly felt a little uneasy when he was looked at with such expectant eyes.
He smelled the scent of an arrangement.
"Why are you suddenly saying this?" he asked warily.
"It's nothing. Don't be afraid."
Russell suddenly smiled crookedly, raised his finger, and gestured an insignificant distance, "I just want to increase the difficulty for you a little …"
The new generation surpasses the old.
Perhaps it was an unchanging principle since ancient times for students to surpass their teachers.
However, no one said that only the new generation could chase after the new generation while the new generation had to stay put, right?
Imagining his future students climbing the steep cliff tiredly with no end in sight, he became more and more delighted.
"Let's go, we're here."
When the moving vehicle slowly stopped, Russell stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and told him meaningfully, "Get ready."
He said, "It'll be your turn soon."
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