Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1234: Chapter 1233: Attraction

Jiang Cheng saw that the Li Country is currently having a leadership election. The internet was flooded with news about the final two candidates. Just now, while Jiang Cheng was eating, he heard about it: Liu Xi, a man with average looks and a somewhat plump figure, and the other candidate, Zeng Yu. Jiang Cheng saw Zeng Yu’s picture and felt he was quite familiar, like someone he knew. The information showed the man was 45 years old, but Jiang Cheng thought he looked no more than 35, very handsome, tall, and slim.

Jiang Cheng noticed that more than half of the people online were supporting Zeng Yu. His supporters included some young girls who didn’t care much about national politics. Well, it’s understandable, considering Zeng Yu’s appealing appearance. However, Jiang Cheng also saw that some people were saying Zeng Yu was actually from Kai Ao Country. This group strongly opposed him, while Zeng Yu’s supporters argued that he was a genuine Li Country resident, with no relation to Kai Ao Country.

Just as Jiang Cheng expected, the Li People knew about the existence of Kai Ao Country. But it seemed they didn’t think highly of Kai Ao Country’s people and didn’t acknowledge that their ancestors were from Kai Country.

Jiang Cheng then browsed some trendy culture of Li Country and found that Li Country’s level of technology was quite similar to Earth’s. In Li Country, technology was still a significant focus of development.

Seeing that the cultural differences in Li Country were not prominent, Jiang Cheng felt less worried. But soon after, Jiang Cheng found in a forum post that a large portion of Li People had religious beliefs. Jiang Cheng noticed that Li People believed in the Wula Sect, which taught that everyone in the world was unique and possessed their distinct superpower.

This religion was widely followed by Li People. The country’s earliest leaders had even established an academy for the Wula Sect. Every year, the highest-ranking Master Venerable and Family Elders of the Wula Sect would choose disciples. The age limit for applying to Wula Academy was under 30, with a selection ratio as competitive as 100:1. Jiang Cheng observed that this religion was now esteemed as a Holy Sect within the country, influencing even the election of national leaders, with the Master Venerable’s involvement. Every year, many young people flocked from all across the country to participate in the Wula Academy admissions. This religion had almost absolute control in the nation.

During these few minutes of learning about the Li Country, Jiang Cheng discovered that the Li Country had more internal conflicts compared to Kai Ao Country. Despite Li Country’s impressive technological advancements, the people’s faith in the Wula Sect caused many citizens to hold irrational actions and thoughts, believing technology to be useless, focusing only on studying magic.

Jiang Cheng noted that Zeng Yu, one of the candidates for the leadership, was rumored to be a follower of the Wula Sect as well.

Jiang Cheng shut his computer and closed his eyes, pondering that the current situation in Li Country seemed quite problematic. However, his primary objective was simply to explore the advanced technology of Li Country, so the other issues didn’t particularly interest him.

Jiang Cheng glanced over at Zhou Country’s Qi Rongfeng, who was still studying the Li Country language, while Zhao Shuai appeared to be doing the same. However, Jiang Cheng wondered if Zhao Shuai was actually that focused. As he approached, he discovered that Zhao Shuai had already fallen asleep, just propped up with a book.

Seeing this, Jiang Cheng shook his head, amused but exasperated. He covered Zhao Shuai with a blanket and walked over to Qi Rongfeng. ”Rongfeng, how’s it going?”

”Not bad; it’s somewhat similar to Kai Ao Country’s language,” Qi Rongfeng said. Jiang Cheng noticed that Qi Rongfeng was already handling advanced vocabulary, so he said something in Li Country’s language and found that Qi Rongfeng could translate it well.

”Rongfeng, you’ve almost mastered it in such a short time!” Jiang Cheng was somewhat surprised. Although Jiang Cheng learned faster back then due to having a system, Qi Rongfeng’s rapid learning speed genuinely astonished him.

”I need to go to the next room to deal with something with Cloud,” Jiang Cheng said. ”Alright, go ahead,” Qi Rongfeng replied, then continued reading.

Jiang Cheng went to the room where Cloud was staying and knocked on the door. Cloud quickly opened it. ”Brother Jiang, you’re here!” Cloud said with a smile, inviting Jiang Cheng in.

Jiang Cheng saw the books on the table were similar to Qi Rongfeng’s. ”Did you learn this quickly too?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”More or less, it’s quite simple,” Cloud replied. ”That’s great. I came to discuss something with you,” Jiang Cheng said. ”What is it?” Cloud asked curiously.

”I remember you helped me with the ID in Kai Ao Country. Since we’re in Li Country now, we definitely need ID cards. Do you have any ideas?” Jiang Cheng asked.

Cloud furrowed his brows and thought for a while, ”Oh right, we will need them. Back then, it was just out of boredom that I saw the ID-making mold and played around with it.”

”So, do you need to see the ID-making equipment?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”Not necessarily, but if I get a hold of an ID used by people here, I can give it a try,” Cloud said.

Jiang Cheng wasn’t sure where to find someone else’s ID, feeling at a loss for a moment. ”Brother Jiang, we could go to an internet cafe,” Cloud suggested to Jiang Cheng.

”An internet cafe, are you sure?” Jiang Cheng asked, a bit uncertain.

”Brother Jiang, have you never been to an internet cafe?” Cloud looked at Jiang Cheng’s confused face, incredulous.

Jiang Cheng felt a bit guilty under Cloud’s clear gaze. ”Uh, what else? I haven’t really had the time to go to an internet cafe.”

”Oh wow, that’s quite unfortunate. You’ve never been even once at your age?” Cloud asked.

”Alright, fine. If the internet cafe has it, let’s go take a look.” Jiang Cheng, feeling a bit embarrassed, changed the subject.

Cloud and Jiang Cheng went to the nearest internet cafe downstairs and walked in.

Jiang Cheng had never really played games in an internet cafe on Earth. He was always absorbed in his own world. As he entered the internet cafe, he noticed it was mostly filled with boys playing games, very noisy, all discussing game-related topics.

”Brother Jiang, come with me,” Cloud raised an eyebrow at Jiang Cheng, looking mischievous.

Jiang Cheng followed Cloud to the internet cafe’s management desk. The manager looked at both Cloud and Jiang Cheng. ”ID, please,” the manager said.

”We forgot them when we went out,” Cloud said, looking apologetic.

”Both of you?” The manager glanced at Jiang Cheng and Cloud.

”Yeah, we both forgot. But clearly, we’re adults, right?” Cloud said with a smile.

Jiang Cheng was amazed at how accurately and fluently Cloud spoke the Li Country language. He hadn’t expected Cloud to have mastered it almost completely in such a short time.

The manager, hearing Cloud’s words, didn’t say much more and handed over a few ID cards to Cloud. ”Remember to bring your IDs next time; you won’t be this lucky then.”

”Thank you, big brother,” Cloud said with a smile.

Jiang Cheng watched Cloud taking the IDs, noticing there were several, both for men and women. Cloud selected two IDs from them and handed one of the male IDs to Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng and Cloud sat down casually in the first row, with two chairs. Cloud fiddled with the ID in his hand and took out a green laser flashlight to inspect the edges of the ID.