Ming Zhitian paid no mind to Luo She Li Si's desultory flattery, his only concern being the Snow Bloom Summer.
Luo She Li Si dared not slack off, sacrificing even his sleep. After a simple wash, he set out to carry out Ming Zhitian's tasks.
He informed Ming Zhitian that everything was prepared, save for two martial arts experts who refused to be bought. Luo She Li Si and the other high-ranking officials found it inconvenient to handle them, thus requiring Ming Zhitian to personally deal with them that night.
As night fell, Ming Zhitian arrived as promised at the premier museum in Melisa City, the capital of the Ice Country.
All security and personnel had been withdrawn. Though Ming Zhitian did not enter ostentatiously, he did so with ease.
The lights were bright, but the deeper he went, the more unnervingly quiet it became. Ming Zhitian sensed something was amiss.
Following Luo She Li Si's description, within a reinforced glass display case not far away, a blue longbow rested atop a red box.
The longbow was crystal clear, making its material difficult to discern. It only felt ancient, radiating an ancient aura as he drew closer.
Ming Zhitian activated the mechanism, and the reinforced glass automatically opened. Just as he reached for the bow, the glass slammed shut instantly! With two "bang" sounds, it was reinforced by a double layer of protection!
Immediately afterward, metallic thuds echoed from outside. Ming Zhitian knew he was surrounded, with no escape.
It wasn't over. Iron cages descended from automated mechanisms in the ceiling, trapping Ming Zhitian completely. Fifty of them descended, leaving him no room to maneuver.
"Clap, clap, clap..." Slow applause rang out. Ming Zhitian looked up to see Luo She Li Si, his expression cunning and treacherous, accompanied by the Deputy State Master and an elderly man – three in total.
Both the Deputy State Master and Luo She Li Si bowed respectfully to the old man. It was not difficult to surmise that the elder was the ruler of the Ice Country, the esteemed State Master.
The State Master finished clapping and declared, "Thanks to the Deputy State Master and Luo She. You Chinese are truly treacherous. We have always minded our own business, yet you dare to steal from me. Guards, seize this yellow-skinned pig from China!"
Soon, hundreds of armed guards swarmed in, their guns aimed at Ming Zhitian.
Suddenly, with a "click," the power went out!
It was pitch black, but power was restored quickly. However, upon closer inspection, everyone saw that the Snow Bloom Summer, displayed inside the reinforced glass case with the mechanism, was gone!
The State Master roared in fury, "An accomplice! It must be an accomplice! Damn it, yellow-skinned pig, seize him!"
Ming Zhitian glanced at Luo She Li Si, understanding dawning on him. Luo She Li Si said, "What are you waiting for? Be careful, he is a martial artist at the peak of the War God realm. Do not let him escape."
The Deputy State Master waved his hand, "Special forces, prepare for a full-scale assault!"
Ming Zhitian looked at Luo She Li Si and said, "Luther, you will regret this."
Luo She Li Si laughed heartily, "Regret? No, Chinese, you can have those words."
The guards pulled their triggers, and bullets rained down like a storm into the cages: "Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat... Da-da-da..."
Ming Zhitian moved swiftly, spinning and stepping on the cage bars, perfectly evading countless bullets. The gunfire struck the iron bars, sending sparks flying! ...!...!
With lightning speed, while dodging bullets, Ming Zhitian quickly pried open the iron bars and escaped.
Seeing Ming Zhitian had already opened dozens of cages, Luo She Li Si, terrified, quickly retreated and left the scene while everyone's attention was focused on Ming Zhitian.