Welcome to the Capital

It only takes three and a half hours to travel from the provincial capital to the capital by high-speed train.

That's really fast.

In recent years, China has developed rapidly, with its high-speed trains boasting world-leading speeds. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge overcame numerous global construction challenges and optimized many traditional construction techniques, ultimately achieving completion and building a magnificent bridge spanning the vast ocean! In the process of overcoming these challenges, China's patented technologies created in recent years have surpassed those of the United States and Japan at an explosive pace.

While the rest of the world was still using American 4G communication technology, China developed high-quality 5G communication technology.

On the high-speed train,

Li Yao looked at the fleeting scenery outside the window and felt a sense of emotion.

Many people will say, what's the point of developing these things? What does it have to do with us ordinary people? What we want are real benefits for people's livelihoods! But isn't that what Europe is doing? We've watched its skyscrapers reach the clouds, and we've also watched those skyscrapers crumble.

Country, country...

The nation comes before the family; if the nation is not strong, how can the family be at peace?

certainly,

We must acknowledge that there are many negative aspects to our development process. However, while focusing on those unsavory issues, let's also open our eyes to the power and brilliance that we have unleashed in the process.

This is probably the goal that the Wallfacers have always strived for.

This is probably why people like Guo Changshi travel all over the country, racking their brains to find the seeds of genius.

Over the past thousands of years,

We have always stood at the top of this world.

In the last few centuries, we have only fallen behind for a period of time.

That once belonged to us.

It will eventually belong to us.

Li Yao sat by the window, his mind churning, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the Capital South Station.

Just got off the bullet train.

Li Yao frowned...

Okay!

The nascent sense of pride was instantly extinguished by the air of the capital.

Although Li Yao studies in the provincial capital, he always goes out during holidays, either to places with pleasant climates or staying in his hometown.

But no matter where he was, he had never breathed such choking air before!

Li Yao clutched his neck, feeling a bit short of breath. He glanced at his fellow passengers who had arrived on the same train and noticed that they were also frowning.

really,

It's not that I'm being overly dramatic! The air in the north is cold and dry, with a considerable amount of smog. When the weather is good, the sky is naturally clear and blue, but when the weather is bad... you feel like you've returned to heaven!

Li Yao secretly cast a defensive spell on himself called "Weak Level Damage Protection Spell".

A short while later,

He actually felt like breathing was a bit easier! Holy crap!

Li Yao was shocked! This had already turned into a massive area-of-effect attack covering the capital?!

During this period, Li Yao continuously explored the depths of the soul and the precision of his spell manipulation, allowing him to perceive that the shield energy of the "Weak Level Damage Protection Spell" was decreasing at a rather slow but steady pace!

What does this tell us?

The air pollution in the capital city is actually a long-term, widespread problem...

Honestly,

Is this really not a barrier set up by some powerful figure?

Li Yao fell into deep thought.

At this moment, Guo Changshi came to Li Yao's side and asked with a smile, "Mr. Han, how are you feeling?"

Li Yao hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's a bit pungent."

Guo Changshi: "..."

He choked for a moment, then burst into laughter. "You'll get used to it, hahaha, you'll get used to it! You know what, after being away for several months, I actually miss the feeling of being back in the capital!"

After saying that,

Master Guo then took deep breaths into the air, his expression filled with deep emotion...

Li Yao: "???"

master,

What's wrong with you?

Is it just an addiction to inhaling smog?

Li Yao was immediately bewildered. Were all the people in the capital like this? Living in this "paradise" for so long, how could they not be used to the unfamiliar smells?

What to do when you're on a business trip in another city or a place with beautiful scenery? Maybe take a couple of puffs from a car exhaust pipe to satisfy your craving? Li Yao checked his shield energy level again.

Yes, it's still dropping, hey, it's really steady.

After Master Guo had finished his snorting, he called Li Yao and a group of members from the Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association behind him to walk out of the station.

Because they were attending the expo, they didn't have to squeeze through the passageways with other travelers at the station; they had their own dedicated passage, so they could walk very easily and comfortably.

Li Yao glanced to the side as he entered the passageway.

The regular passageway next to them was crowded with ordinary people. Most of them had blank and lifeless faces, some with a hint of anxiety and impatience, and some pretty young girls had their cheeks flushed red from the biting cold of the north.

So many faces were swept up in the vast crowd.

They moved slowly forward with the flow of people.

They are all the main characters in their own lives.

People come to the capital city with different ideas or dreams, hoping to make a name for themselves or settle down and survive here.

But what happens in the end?

Most people were swallowed up, weren't they?

On the train, he was still feeling proud of China's development over the years, but now, thinking about it, how much blood and tears had been shed in the process? In the rapidly rolling torrent, the poor and ordinary people looked around in bewilderment... Where is the way out?

Actually, the solution is very simple: just have money.

For the poor, money can solve everything.

Money can save lives.

Guo Changshi called out from the front, "Mr. Han?"

Li Yao turned his head and walked into the passage, the shadows engulfing him...

He's just a salted fish, there's only so much he can do—but even so little is better than doing nothing, right?

Go back to the bar and check out the "Solve Worries Mailbox".

He already has money.

There's something we can do now.

It was indeed very cold in the human world, so he wanted to light a campfire.

Following Guo Changshi, they arrived outside the station and got into a car in the parking lot.

The "World Heritage Skills Expo" was held on the fourth floor of the Capital Museum, which was recently requisitioned by the Wallfacers and is temporarily closed to the public. Their accommodation is located in the Capital Tianyou Building, about one kilometer away from the Capital Museum.

The Artificer Association has booked many suites here.

Li Yao's special status

Therefore, I was assigned to a private suite.

In terms of accommodation, the Artificer Association has indeed made very good arrangements.

Li Yao traveled light this time, carrying only a backpack containing some daily toiletries and a change of clothes, while the rest of his belongings were stored in his Space Ring.

In order to deal with various unexpected situations

Li Yao specially placed a display shelf in his Space Ring, where he displayed all sorts of miscellaneous items.

This includes, but is not limited to, power banks, clothing, shoes, cookies, and food ingredients.

It even contains seasonings...

for example,

A stack of rose salt for pan-frying steaks.

Li Yao put down his backpack, kicked off and jumped happily onto the bed, lying down comfortably—not long after, Guo Changshi knocked on the door and came in.

Guo Changshi chuckled and asked, "Mr. Han, are you planning to go out for a stroll tonight?"

Li Yao waved his hand. "Let's put that aside for now, can we settle the appearance fee first?"

Guo Changshi: "..."

First update! Jiangsu is seriously freezing! And there's no heating yet! My fingers are so stiff they're practically frozen solid! o(╥╥)o... By the way, at the annual awards ceremony, if you like this book, please vote for it! If it gets into the top 100, I can give out a fan title! Cute Tiger Teemo! Are you scared yet?! Hope you enjoy reading... I'll add another chapter of rant.