chsdbacks Chapter 128 Lin Yan at 1000 kmh VS US Air Defense Radar
Chapter 128 Lin Yan at 1000 kmh VS US Air Defense Radar
Chapter 128: Lin Yan at 1000 km/h VS US Air Defense Radar
As night deepened, the villas on Manhattan's Upper East Side were brightly lit. After finishing some trivial matters, Lin Yan suddenly had a whim and said to Lin Gang and Wang Yuling, who had been standing by his side, "New York isn't fun. I'm thinking of going out for a walk by myself to clear my head."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yuling became anxious and stepped forward, saying, "Young Master, you're going out alone? How can that be! At least let me go with you, so someone can take care of you on the way." Although Lin Gang didn't speak, his face was full of disapproval and worry.
Lin Yan looked at them, smiled, and said in a gentle yet undeniably firm tone, "Alright, I know you're worried. But I'm not a child who needs constant supervision anymore. We have plenty of money; there's probably no one in this world who can hurt me; and the Americas Group has already established its presence. Who can do anything to me? Here's what we'll do: Yu Ling, you can stay in your space, and I'll call you to cook every day!"
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two of them: "You two are just too used to being around me. You need your own space and life occasionally. While I'm gone, you can have Charles take you around to New York or the surrounding area, attend some parties, expand your network, or just have some fun. Understand? This is an order, but also a suggestion."
Seeing that Lin Yan was determined, Lin Gang had no choice but to swallow his words of persuasion and replied with his head down, "Yes, young master."
"Yuling, go and help me pack a few everyday items," Lin Yan instructed.
"Yes, young master." Wang Yuling happily turned and went upstairs.
Lin Yan strolled into the study. On one wall of the study hung a huge map of the United States. He walked to the map, and with a thought, picked up Xiao Qi, who was dozing in the space.
Little Qi opened her obsidian-like eyes groggily, rubbed her face with her little paws, and looked at Lin Yan with a puzzled expression.
"Little Seven," Lin Yan smiled and ruffled its fluffy head, "Brother wants to take you out to play, just the two of us, okay?"
"Really? Brother, will you only play with me?" Little Qi instantly woke up, excitedly bouncing in his arms, her tail wagging like a propeller.
"But where should we go?" Lin Yan pretended to think, his eyes scanning the map. "How about this, I'll cover your eyes, and you point to any place with your paw. Wherever you point, we'll go, okay?"
Little Qi understood the fun game and became even more excited, letting out a soft "woof woof" to indicate her agreement.
Lin Yan gently covered Xiao Qi's eyes with his warm palm, then held it and let its little paw reach the map.
"Alright, Xiaoqi, pick a place you like."
Xiaoqi's paws flailed wildly in the air a few times, and finally, relying on its sense of touch, it pressed its soft paw pads onto a spot with a "smack".
Lin Yansong released his grip, and both the man and the beast looked down at the same time—Philadelphia.
"Philadelphia? The 'City of Brotherhood'? Not a bad place." Lin Yan smiled. "Alright, let's listen to Xiao Qi and go to Philadelphia."
At this moment, Wang Yuling walked in carrying a light suitcase: "Young Master, the luggage is packed."
Lin Yan took the box, scanned it with his divine sense, and put it into his storage ring. "Alright, you can make your own arrangements while I'm gone for a few days." After saying that, he gestured for Wang Yuling to go back to her space to rest.
Only Lin Yan and Xiao Qi remained in the study. He walked to the window, opened it, and the summer night breeze, carrying the scent of the city, rushed in.
"Singing—"
A clear, resonant sword cry, like a dragon's roar, rang out, and a dazzling stream of light, like a galaxy, shot out from his dantian and hovered before the window—it was his flying sword, "Star." Countless tiny starlight seemed to flow across the blade, radiating a profound and powerful aura.
Lin Yan, holding Xiao Qi in his arms, lightly leaped onto the sword.
"Come on, Xiao Qi, let's go get some fresh air!"
With a thought, the "Star" sword's brilliance subsided, transforming into a low-key yet extremely fast meteor streak that silently pierced the New York night sky, speeding towards Philadelphia in the southwest.
"I once dreamed of wandering the world with a sword...dilidilidilidilidili～"
Humming a little tune, Lin Yan kept his speed within the range that his fifth-level Foundation Establishment cultivation could maintain for a long time, not reaching the limit of 1800 kilometers per hour. Even so, the speed was far beyond that of ordinary aircraft, maintaining at about 1000 kilometers per hour (about 278 meters per second).
This speed is easy and comfortable for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the consumption of true essence is still within a tolerable range, allowing him to leisurely enjoy the night view along the way while also reaching his destination relatively quickly.
The night breeze blew in his face, but it couldn't shake the faint true energy shield surrounding Lin Yan. Little Qi poked her head out from his arms, curiously watching the lights of the earth flashing past like stars, and excitedly barked.
About twenty-three minutes later, the lights below grew denser, and the winding Delaware River shimmered under the moonlight. The outline of a well-planned city, a blend of historical charm and modernity, came into view.
Philadelphia, we've arrived.
Lin Yan reduced his altitude and speed, found a secluded and deserted rooftop, and quietly landed. The "Star" sword transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into his body.
He held Xiaoqi in his arms, standing on the edge of the rooftop, overlooking the historic city that had fallen asleep in the summer night of 1959.
Even at night, Philadelphia exudes its unique atmosphere as the birthplace of the United States. The Old City, with its narrow, orderly streets, retains its 18th-century charm. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are spiritual symbols of the city and the nation, silently narrating the history of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Ancient religious buildings such as Christ Church, with their beautiful 18th-century architecture and deep historical connections (Washington and Franklin once worshipped here), add a solemn depth to the city.
Philadelphia's architectural style is generally conventional, lacking any flamboyant or eccentric elements. This is consistent with its historical concept of a "continuous and harmonious urban architectural landscape." You can see the unified streetscape formed by row houses, which formed the basis of Philadelphia's early reputation as a "city of residences." At the same time, the influence of the Beaux-Arts school is still evident in some public buildings, with architects such as Paul Cret dedicated to creating a dialogue between modern architecture and historical features.
Post-war Philadelphia also underwent renewal and development. Urban planner Edmund Bacon championed the value of "half modern, half historical, looking both forward and backward." Urban renewal projects such as Society Hill were initiated, attempting to inject modern living functions while preserving historical features. Buildings like the Philadelphia Police Administration Building (designed in 1959), with their precast concrete technology and sculptural quality, represent the "Philadelphia School's" exploration of modernism.
Vintage cars weave through the streets. Philadelphia is relatively quiet at night, but bars and restaurants still glow with warm lights. The air is filled with the enticing aroma of Philadelphia's signature beef and cheese sandwich. The citizens possess a sense of pride rooted in their historic city, while simultaneously enjoying the relative peace of postwar life.
Lin Yan used his Wind Control Technique to leap off the rooftop, landing like a feather in an empty alley.
Lin Yan comforted Xiao Qi, telling him to let it stay in his space for a while while he went to find a hotel, checked it in, and then took it out. Lin Yan went to the Valac Hotel and booked a luxury suite for three days.
Lin Yan stood by the window of the luxurious suite at the Valac Hotel, overlooking the Philadelphia night view. He had just released Xiao Qi from his spatial dimension, letting it curiously explore the soft carpet, when Alexander Winters's question, tinged with a wry smile, echoed in his mind through divine sense:
"Young Master, did you go towards Philadelphia alone?"
Lin Yan paused slightly, then replied telepathically, "Yes, I came out for a walk to clear my head. What's wrong?"
Alexander's response came quickly, tinged with helplessness and apology: "As expected. Young master, our people planted within the U.S. military have just sent back urgent information, saying that NORAD's radar detected an abnormally high-speed target at high altitude in the direction of New York to Philadelphia about twenty-three minutes ago, with an estimated speed of 1000 kilometers per hour."
He paused, his tone becoming even more peculiar: "The most crucial point is... the radar reflection signal shows that the target's outline... resembles a human shape. I immediately inquired with all the Golden Core cultivators active outside, asking if anyone had been flying on their swords tonight. Charles then told me that you traveled alone tonight... I suspect that you may have exposed your whereabouts. This was a serious oversight on my part; I forgot to remind you beforehand that when flying on your sword, you must remember to apply an invisibility talisman or cast an invisibility spell to effectively evade detection by these mortal radars. When we first arrived in America, we were almost discovered as well; it was only after we planted people in the military that we learned that mortals possessed such ingenious detection devices."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan froze on the spot, his expression quite remarkable.
Exposed?
1000 km/h?
Humanoid target?
Locked on by radar?
The next second, instead of feeling scared or annoyed, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn upwards, eventually forming an extremely strange smile full of eagerness and keen interest.
"Haha...hahaha!" He almost burst out laughing, but quickly held it back and said to Alexander telepathically, "It's alright, I understand. It's nothing, I'll be more careful next time. You did a great job, the information was delivered promptly."
Having severed contact, Lin Yan's smile grew even brighter, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous light. Far from being worried, he found it...utterly hilarious!
US Air Force? Radar? Tracking UFOs?
Isn't this a scene he saw in a movie in his past life? He never imagined he would become the protagonist!
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant:
"Can their fighter jets catch up with my 'Star'?"
• "If I suddenly accelerate to 1800 kilometers per hour, how will their radar react? Will it show that the target has suddenly disappeared?"
"If they really send planes to intercept us, should I play hide-and-seek with them? Like, circle their planes a couple of times?"
• "Or... pretend it's a UFO? Add some weird lighting effects?"
An urge to put it into practice immediately tickled his heart like a kitten's paw. He couldn't wait to soar into the sky and see how the U.S. Air Force would react. The idea of colliding superhuman power with modern technology filled him with immense novelty and excitement.
"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that a trip would come with extra entertainment." Lin Yan stroked his chin, grinning like a cat that had just stolen some cream. "Looks like this trip to Philadelphia won't be boring."
He looked down at Little Seven, who was pawing at his trouser leg, picked it up, and said, "Little Seven, what do you think? Should we play a game with those American iron birds?"
Xiaoqi tilted its head, puzzled, and asked, "Iron bird? Can we catch it and roast it?" Sensing its owner's excitement, it wagged its tail happily.
Lin Yan walked to the window, gazing at the starry night sky, his eyes filled with anticipation. He had originally planned to just stroll around Philadelphia and soak in its historical atmosphere, but now he had an unexpected and incredibly tempting "entertainment option."
He decided to spend two days in Philadelphia first, trying the famous beef and cheese sandwiches and visiting Independence Hall. As for "playing games" with the Air Force... no rush, he'd have to choose an auspicious day to properly "entertain" them first.
This "spontaneous trip" seems to be getting more and more interesting. Lin Yan's lips always had a mischievous yet expectant smile that he couldn't suppress.