Ji Tianqing arrived in front of the disassembled engine and placed a hand on it. “I’ll say this beforehand. I’ve invested effort into this matter, so I should be given a share of whatever is inside.”

“That’s a given.” Song Zining then turned to Li Kuanglan and added, “Young Noble Kuanglan as well.”

Only then did Li Kuanglan’s locked brows relax.

Ji Tianqing closed her eyes as she placed a hand on the covering plate, and then raised it forcefully. And yet, she actually failed!

This time, the entire courtyard was shocked. Qianye was even more astonished because he knew Ji Tianqing’s strength quite well. Helpless for a brief moment, the girl’s expression sank in embarrassment. Her hand rose up and down, vibrating rapidly at different frequencies—she had actually cycled through several high-ranking secret arts in mere moments.

“Click!” Finally, the plate popped out ever so slightly, to everyone’s relief. Several young engineers cheered excitedly.

Ji Tianqing continued adding force, gradually raising the cover plate little by little. It seemed quite stressful...