The Infected

"Um... big sis, what exactly is this Jinxia you mentioned several times before?" Li Le asked after sitting down cross-legged. "From the way you describe it, it seems completely different from Qianren City."

Luo Qingqing nodded. "Once you've been to Jinxia, you'll never forget it. It was originally just a coastal city in the eastern part of Shenzhou, hardly worth mentioning beyond its salt production. But under Her Highness the Princess's rule, it has become utterly different. Food and clothing are easy to buy and extremely cheap. Even if they eat meat every other day, residents can still save up a considerable surplus. They no longer need to worry about making a living."

"Really?" The other children gathered around as well.

"Isn't eating meat every day something only rich households can do?"

"Brother Li, was your family like that before?"

"Me... I guess we had a big meal once every two or three days."

"Food is only the most basic need. Jinxia also has free Academies and lodging. People your age only need to spend a little money to settle down in the city," Luo Qingqing continued. Whenever she spoke of Jinxia City, she found herself feeling lighter. "Of course, it's not impossible if you don't have a single coin. You can apply to the Affairs Bureau for an opportunity to work while studying, or find some short-term jobs that pay by the day. Settle down first, then figure out the rest. In short, as long as you aren't lazy, there are plenty of ways."

The group listened with their mouths hanging open.

To them, everything Luo Qingqing described sounded like a fantasy from the heavens.

Floating islands sailing across the sea, hauling in fish, shrimp, and crabs in a single catch equivalent to tens of thousands of shi of