At six sharp in the morning, a soft Source Energy glow slowly brightened from the light guides embedded in the ceiling, precisely simulating the color temperature and brightness of a sunrise.
Li Wei grumbled in bed and reluctantly opened his eyes.
He was a sophomore at Changhai No. 3 Middle School, a textbook example of the "Source Energy new generation."
"Xiao Wei, hurry up and get out of bed. You have an early class today. Don't be late."
His mother Lin Wei's voice came through the bedroom door, accompanied by the sizzle of frying eggs in the kitchen and the rich aroma of natural oatmeal. It was produced by a large vertical farm newly built on the outskirts of the city. Affordable and reliably supplied, it had become the breakfast of choice for ordinary families.
Li Wei dragged himself out of bed.
He went to the window and softly said, "Open." The smart curtains slid apart without a sound.
The morning view of Changhai City came into sight.
Dozens of Source Energy Condensers, each a different size, stood like giants, their tops disappearing into the faint morning mist. They not only supplied the entire city with a steady flow of energy, but also maintained the concentration of Source Energy particles throughout the city, gradually improving the environment and the residents' physiques.
Several low-altitude hover buses glided silently along fixed routes. The "Changhai Municipal Government" emblem on their sides was clear in the morning light.
After freshening up, Li Wei went to the dining room. Breakfast was already laid out on the table.
Golden fried eggs, steaming oatmeal, and a small plate of precious Source Beast meat in sauce.
Source Beasts were animals specially bred in highly controlled environments with strong Source Energy. Their meat tasted excellent and contained active Source