I accidentally joined a group of charlatans, so I immediately called the police and handed it over t

The night in Yanjing was ignited by a massive engine called "national will".

Changchun Street, a scar forgotten by this bustling metropolis, is now undergoing a precise, surgical-like reconstruction.

There was no mobilization meeting, no rallying cries, only the silent yet efficient roar of countless heavy machines under the searchlights.

That was the sound of steel behemoths chewing through ruins, the roar of asphalt and concrete pouring down.

Chen Xi stood in front of the command screen at Base 001, his hands gripping the edge of the table tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

His gaze wasn't fixed on the spectacular construction site, but rather on the glaring red number on his phone screen: [-10].

This is the sword of Damocles hanging over his head.

Every passing second felt like a sharp tug on his nerves.

Two hours have passed.

Li Guobang's voice sounded behind him, steady as a mountain, yet with a hint of tension.

"According to the municipal authorities, the first phase of road paving has been completed, and the transplantation of greenery and the testing of streetlights are underway."

Chen Xi took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"It will be soon. As soon as someone starts to benefit, the cause and effect will be established."

He silently recited it in his heart, as if he were performing a silent prayer.

The first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds in the early morning, illuminating the brand-new asphalt road surface of Changchun Street.

The once bumpy and muddy "washboard road" has been transformed overnight into a wide and smooth two-way four-lane road.

Along the roadside, the dead poplar trees have been replaced by evergreen shrubs transplanted overnight, and brand-new solar streetlights stand tall like guardians.

Even the dilapidated walls along the roadside have been freshly painted and adorned with heartwarming murals.

An elderly man who got up early to buy groceries pushed open the door, but as soon as he stepped out, he froze on the spot.

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he was still dreaming or had traveled through time.

"This...this is our front door?"

The old man shakily stepped onto the solid ground; no mud splashed up, only a sense of reassuring security.

More and more residents are opening their windows and stepping out of their homes.

Exclamations, exclamations of admiration, and incredulous murmurs converged into a massive wave of sound that instantly engulfed the newly renovated street.

The operators on the mayor's hotline experienced the strangest morning of their careers.

My phone was ringing off the hook.

Instead of the usual angry complaints and insults, there were tearful, incoherent expressions of gratitude.

"Thank you... thank you to the government! My wife, who used to be in a wheelchair, can finally push her stroller out to enjoy the sunshine by herself!"

"This road is so well-built! It's amazing! It happened overnight! Did the gods work their magic?"

These sounds, captured through big data, transformed into an invisible energy that transcended physical barriers and surged towards Base 001.

It moved!

Su Qingge's eyes, which had been fixed on the monitoring equipment, suddenly lit up, and her voice became sharp and urgent.

Chen Xi's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze instantly focused.

On the phone screen, the red "-10" seemed to be washed away by some force, and it flickered.

【-9】.

【-8】.

The heartbeat quickened, like the heart of a dying person suddenly regaining its strong pulse.

[-5]...[0]!

The red warning text disappeared instantly.

As the morning rush hour begins, tens of thousands of commuters ride bicycles and drive cars onto Changchun Street.

The road, which was originally congested and full of complaints, is now completely unobstructed.

Every thought that brings convenience, every positive emotion that arises from a pleasant mood, transforms into real merit.

[+10]...[+50]...[+100]!

The numbers skyrocketed, like a floodgate bursting, unstoppable.

In the command center, the atmosphere that had been suppressed all night instantly exploded.

Those experts who are usually serious and unsmiling were now excitedly waving their fists like children.

Chen Xi looked at the number on the screen, which finally stabilized at +500, and felt completely exhausted, so he leaned heavily against the back of his chair.

My back was already soaked with cold sweat.

This is not only a victory for numbers, but also a victory for logic.

Li Guobang strode up to Chen Xi, his tiger-like eyes, which had seen countless vicissitudes of life, gleaming with an unprecedented light.

"Comrade Chen Xi, it seems we have found a key to unlock the treasure trove."

He pointed to the constantly flashing golden numbers on the screen, his tone bold and confident.

"So this is what merit is."

"To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, and to secure a destiny for the people. The ancients were truly right."

Li Guobang suddenly turned around and gave an order to the secretary-general behind him.

"Immediately! Compile a list of all the unresolved livelihood issues in every city across the country!"

"Unfinished buildings, dead-end roads, pollution control, medical challenges... no matter how difficult, no matter how much money it costs."

"We'll tackle them one by one!"

"The nation needs good deeds, and the people need happiness; this is a win-win situation that's guaranteed to make a profit!"

Chen Xi looked at the spirited Li Guobang and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

The sense of accomplishment from wielding immense power and using it for good necessities sent shivers down his spine.

I've never stood as straight as I do now.

With these 500 merit points, he was no longer a nobody in that group of immortals who could only rely on deception.

He gained confidence and resources.

Su Qingge pushed up her glasses, looking at the data stream on the screen, the fervor in her eyes gradually cooling into rational analysis.

"Chen Xi, this is more than just currency."

She walked to Chen Xi's side, her voice low.

"Merit is a quantifiable form of social consciousness energy. If we can grasp its laws, we might be able to develop a completely new 'causal law' weapon."

"But this requires more samples and more experiments."

Chen Xi nodded and turned his gaze to the other side of the lab table.

There lay a specially made vacuum box.

The black [Marrow Cleansing Pill] gleamed faintly under the light, like a sleeping demon or an angel awaiting summons.

The previous crisis of merit has been resolved; now it's this hot potato's turn.

Chen Xi turned his head and looked at Li Guobang, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp.

"Minister Li, the good deed is done, and the road has been repaired."

"It's time to use this elixir to do something truly beneficial to the country and its people, something that could even change the landscape of our national defense."

Li Guobang's gaze then fell upon it, his pupils slightly contracting.

"you mean……"

"Creating gods".

Chen Xi slowly uttered two words, his voice like a thunderclap.

"To bear the power of gods in a mortal body."

"We need a truly invincible army."