Jiang Ming's portable smart terminal records all the data it can detect.
Before long, a majestic golden dragon appeared above the invocation ceremony and hovered before slowly descending to the open ground.
Seriously, it's a living golden dragon!
The content of the summoning ceremony is nothing more than the Seven Star Reporters' report on the implementation of various policies over the past year, the achievements made, and then the Emperor giving suggestions and new knowledge for the new year based on these achievements.
To put it simply, it is essentially a simplified version of the government work report delivered orally, which is then reviewed and approved by the Rock King Emperor.
This year's invocation ceremony for the immortals contained a total of seventeen divine pronouncements.
Jiang Ming noticed that during Ke Qing's report and dialogue with Yan Wang Dijun on stage, Zhong Li, who responded to Hu Tao from below the stage, was always a beat slower.
It appears to be a "multitasking" model.
However, operating two bodies simultaneously, listening to lengthy and obscure work reports while dealing with the mischievous child Hu Tao, the Emperor's CPU was a bit overloaded.
Unlike previous years' invocation ceremonies, this time, Keqing's invocation ceremony had a little incident.
After much hesitation and deliberation, Keqing still asked that classic question during the Immortal Summoning Ceremony: "The Emperor has protected Liyue for a thousand years, but will it be the same for the next thousand years, ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years?"
This statement caused a huge stir, and the crowd of onlookers instantly erupted in excitement, to the point that Ningguang and the others had to step forward to maintain order.
The Rock King Emperor on the stage was clearly stunned for a moment.
Zhong Li, sitting in the audience, was the same.
Then, a smile appeared on the face of the golden dragon on the stage.
Then, it transformed into a smiling face and emitted a meaningful laugh.
However, there was no follow-up response.
How to understand it is up to Keqing herself in the future.
As the Emperor turned and left, the entire ceremony for inviting the immortals came to an end.
Chapter 199 Mondstadt Undergoes a Major Change
Zhong Li and Jiang Ming, sitting in the audience, exchanged a glance.
Only the two of them at the scene probably understood the meaning behind that laughter.
There is no next millennium.
Only one year left.
It's just unknown whether Keqing and the others are prepared to cope with the impact of the new era.
As for the other onlookers, they originally thought that the Emperor would be furious upon hearing such remarks and would think that the people of Liyue were ungrateful.
Unexpectedly, the Emperor not only wasn't angry, but also smiled and laughed.
He seemed to be laughing quite happily, not at all like someone who was laughing out of anger.
This left people completely baffled.
Is this considered disrespectful to the Emperor?
Their questions have no standard answers; they can only be discussed among themselves.
As the ritual to summon the immortals concluded, people gradually dispersed. Of course, many remained in the square, pondering the Emperor's divine decree and considering their next move and opportunities.
Zhongli told Hu Tao to return to the Hall of Rebirth first, while he stayed behind alone to walk with Jiang Ming.
"You see, people like this are indeed very admirable."
Indeed, independence, self-reliance, and self-improvement are always admirable and something to aspire to.
Zhong Li glanced sideways at Jiang Ming.
How enviable... Are they already preparing?
However, it's unclear how far it can go.
"Where would you like to go next? If you'd like to visit Liyue's famous landmarks, I have some good suggestions."
What classic words.
He had heard Zhongli's standby voice message countless times.
"I think I'm going to Mondstadt. There are some things I need to take care of there."
Zhongli nodded slightly, as if he had remembered something.
“There have been many changes there recently, and the scenery along the way is said to be quite unique.”
Jiang Ming turned his head and glanced at Zhong Li in surprise.
“I know that the Dandelion Knight Jean is quite responsible, the Knights of Favonius have done an excellent job in the big picture, and most people in Mondstadt are willing to cooperate. These are all reasons. Liyue is indeed a bit slow, but the two countries have very different national conditions, so it has to be appropriate.”
Strange, given the old man's personality, he shouldn't be so impatient, right?
This is the kind of person who can steep hangover tea for six hours straight.
What happened that the old man came to urge him personally before he even retired?
Is Liyue too slow, and they've lost the arms race with Mondstadt?
Could it be that the lazybones woke up early just to compete with the old man?
Zhongli seemed to realize at this moment that he was being a little too hasty.
"In short, a new fixed long-distance route to Mondstadt has been opened in Liyue. Of course, you can also ask Tianquanxing to send someone to take you there. Have a pleasant journey."
"Okay, I understand, I will."
Between Liyue and Mondstadt, the existing dirt roads have become insufficient due to the widespread use of transport vehicles and the large volume of imports and exports.
Since the railway couldn't be repaired in a short time, the two sides decided to build it as a highway instead.
In addition to operating various types of transport vehicles, they also launched public transportation services.
There are four regular bus services between Liyue Harbor and Mondstadt every day.
There are far fewer ordinary private cars now, as factories are busy producing large vehicles to meet industrial needs.
He also took this newly built route on his trip to Mondstadt.
What's particularly unique about Teyvat is that every vehicle that travels long distances on the road is equipped with measures such as wire mesh and bumpers.
Some vehicles have even undergone various modifications, including the addition of armor, making unsuspecting Earthlings think they are meant to fight zombies.
When these vehicles encounter monsters such as slimes or hilichurls, they can simply use the flight launch function.
Even a class like the Wooden Shield Hilichurl mob would have virtually no chance against a hundred-ton transport vehicle with frontal armor. (lol)
The reckless vehicles successfully caused the escort agency's business to shrink by more than 80% instantly, and the escorts lost their jobs.
When the times abandon a profession, they really don't say goodbye.
Fortunately, Liyue's economy is currently developing well. Even if they stop escorting goods, they can still work in factories, run small businesses, or take on road maintenance and cleaning jobs.
However, street cleaners often have a lot of headaches and suffer from severe psychological stress.
Along the way, Jiang Ming could still see scattered Hilichurl limbs, dark red blood, and weapons and other equipment in many places.
Obviously, there wasn't enough time to clean it up.
I really don't know how they distinguish between Hilichurls and humans at night when visibility is so poor.
Mistakenly believing he created a Hilichurl, he actually caused an accident and fled the scene. It seems that Ningguang's latest "Liyue Traffic Law" does not yet have a clear provision on this.
This situation continued until they entered Mondstadt.
At the border crossing, military vehicles belonging to the Knights of the West, with flashing lights, were checking the documents of those passing through.
The vehicle was even equipped with a heavy machine gun.
Further inside, you can see their imported drones patrolling the roads.
Every now and then you can see combat robots rushing past with weapons.
Thanks to the increased productivity brought about by technological advancements, even with the disadvantage of manpower shortages, the Knights of Favonius are much better at ensuring the safety of roads within their territory than Liyue.
They traveled all the way to Mondstadt and witnessed a battle.
About a hundred meters from the road, the robots eliminated several wandering Hilichurls.
Mondstadt is no longer the medieval city-state it once was; it has changed dramatically.
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"Once upon a time, there was a glorious kingdom in the heavens..."
In front of the statue of Aeolus in front of the Cathedral of the Winds of Zephyr in Mondstadt.
Wendy, a bard dressed in green, strummed her harp, playing a beautiful melody and intently telling her story.
The surrounding area was filled with Mondstadt residents who had been drawn there.
For the people of Mondstadt, if you were to ask them what the best bard in Mondstadt is, most people would immediately think of Venti.
It's a pity that Wendy goes on a trip every now and then, and you won't see her for at least a few years.
Perhaps that's why his story is so captivating.
Wendy doesn't spend much time in Mondstadt, so it's rare for her to be performing now.
As the poem came to a close, Wendy resumed her lively demeanor, repeatedly bowing slightly to those around her to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, thank you all for coming."
The sounds of Mondstadt citizens dropping Mora as they gave him as a reward echoed around him.
Of course, some people also use the Sea Dollar issued by Liyue Bank.
Strangely, the surrounding breeze couldn't stir these light Hong Kong dollar banknotes at all.
Before long, the money had piled up into a small mountain.
The denominations are not large, but the quantity is large.
"Hey, I've got my money for drinks today!"
Wendy, who was excited about having cider again today while picking up the money from the ground, suddenly looked up as if she sensed something.
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