It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Director Su's attitude became tough. This was not a discussion, but an order.

She asked why she couldn't contact Xu Shi last night, so you took him away?

I should have thought of it earlier. The little girl acted quickly enough... No matter what you are doing, the best option is to solve the problem directly at the root.

You are not allowed to participate in Impart!

“…Oh, I see.”

Gu Yi stuck out her tongue. After what Sister Su Lin said, she wouldn't dare to do it even if they were given the courage... Besides, although the experience of having sex is great, one can't drink too much.

But she soon realized another problem. Maybe it wasn't just Sister Su Lin. Did someone else also try to contact Xu Shi secretly last night but failed?

Most likely...When they meet face to face, will they point the finger at me?

If that were the case, I would be in big trouble. Even though everyone got along well during Xu Shi's absence, some things can't be brushed aside just because they are harmonious, especially when it comes to things like inequality, not scarcity...

What's worse is that she is the weakest and most helpless of the four people left to guard the Night Sin City.

Su Lin and Tang Shuang are as strong as ever. As for Lin Yue, she is just timid in front of Xu Shi. In the eyes of outsiders, she is the real Queen of Sin City, and her strength is equal to that of Governor Tang Shuang.

She herself has also made some progress, and now even has an aura of majesty without even getting angry. This alone is enough to inspire awe in many people.

Ah this.

How about hiding in the cyber world for a few days? Miss Black Rabbit thought so sadly, but then she thought again, it wouldn't work. When the ostrich only uploaded its consciousness, its body couldn't move. Wouldn't it be easier for them to settle accounts later?

What should I do?

Woo woo woo.

It's true that cheating feels good for a while, but it ends up in the crematorium afterwards.

……

Let’s not talk about how miserable Gu Yi was for now. The main thing was that Xu Shi, who was far away from home, didn’t know either.

He did not linger on the joy of last night, but went straight to Pan Cheng and told him some details.

Whatever was told to Gu Yi would naturally also be told to Pan Cheng, and Xu Shi’s explanation was quite detailed.

Pan Cheng listened more carefully and nodded repeatedly as he listened.

It can only be said that many things are beyond his understanding. If Xu Shi had not come, he would never be able to come into contact with them in his life. Fortunately, Xu Shi was also very careful and tried his best to explain them in a way that he could understand.

He had already seen the aspects of circuits and water conservancy, which were more affordable and convenient than the Hualan Empire's methods - the usefulness of circuits far exceeded his imagination, and water conservancy focused more on underground drainage systems and seawater power generation.

To put it bluntly, although Yinsong Island is not small and has a certain population, in Xu Shi's eyes it is just a village. If he wants to develop it as a base, he must first solve these problems. After all, in the future there will not only be indigenous people of Yinsong Island here, he will definitely send long-term personnel here, such as the military, technical talents and so on.

The former can greatly improve the sanitation here, while the latter is the most economical way to generate electricity. The seawater corroded by "rust fog" cannot be drunk no matter how it is purified, but it can be used for generating electricity. There are still some hydroelectric power stations in the Night Sin City.

"The second thing is the issue of running a school. I still need to discuss this with you, Brother Pan."

He then continued, "My idea is to send some talents from our city-state to establish an academy. The scale will not be very large, and the things taught may be more targeted. For example, adults will be taught technology, and children will start with basic arithmetic and grammar. What do you think?"

"Of course it's no problem."

Pan Cheng agreed very readily, or perhaps this was the part he valued more.

It is said that it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. As the owner of the island, he still has this vision. If Xu Shi were to handle all things by himself, then no matter how good the things were, they would belong to others. Only when he could gradually break away from their help and learn and master these things independently can he truly achieve change.

Even the education level of Yinsong Island itself is very average - this has a lot to do with the structure of the Hualan Empire.

In a society where theocracy and monarchy were separated, it was no surprise that educational institutions fell into the hands of the Vatican.

Under such circumstances, subjects such as language and mathematics are generally simpler, and greater emphasis is placed on the theology derived from the Holy See. The first priority of graduated nuns is to implement the so-called "will of God", and side subjects such as music and art are more inclined to assist this main purpose. The ultimate goal is to further expand the influence of the Holy See and spread this large network as far as possible.

The education provided by the royal family is more focused on the "armed forces". To put it more professionally, it is called knight education. The purpose is also to expand the overall strength of the royal court. It is basically only open to the upper class and it is difficult for ordinary people to accept it.

Of course, this is not to say that there are no exceptions. After all, there is the existence of "rust fog" or "divine breath". By analogy, the probability of talented people appearing is indeed higher than that of similar eras that Xu Shi knew in his previous life.

For example, Luo Yu and the burly girl Xiaomei are both good examples. One was accepted by the Holy See, and the other was a disciple of the Royal Court Mechanic. Although their status was not very high, they were already remarkable.

But having said that, how many people can stand out by relying on the ability to upgrade? This situation is also common in the City of Night Crime. Aren’t many people disillusioned after awakening rubbish superpowers and become workers honestly?

For ordinary people, most of what they can learn are handicrafts, or more broadly speaking, life skills, such as blacksmithing and carpentry.

None of this is easy for the people of Yinsong Island, and it all comes down to their awkward position.

Whether it is the Vatican or the royal family, they all seem to treat them as urinals. They don't pay any attention to them at all in normal times, and have various ways to force you to contribute when necessary. Apart from that, they just let them do what they want and give them some nominal support.

Even the people of the Hualan Empire had no good feelings towards them. In their eyes, these people were no different from barbarians.

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Therefore, Pan Cheng has been troubled by these problems for a long time. To put it bluntly, no one wants themselves, including the people in his hometown, to be like this for generations.

Although he is the island owner, he is still a viscount in name, but no one really treats him as a noble. It’s good enough that they treat you as the village chief...

It’s a pity that his ability is not that strong, at least he doesn’t know how to solve this situation.

Originally he was counting on Luo Yu, but now he has found the better Xu Shi.

He also didn't expect that Xu Shi's attitude was so good. He basically provided him with free help all the time... The other party was so easy to talk to and even took the initiative to bring up the technical blockade issue that bothered him the most. It really surprised him.

Oh my God, how can there be a good person like Brother Xu?

"Brother Xu, are you really that confident in me?"

He was a straightforward person, so he thought about it and asked the question.

Xu Shi smiled. Of course he knew what Pan Cheng was thinking.

But he was not worried at all. First, if you wanted to ask me, you should have asked me earlier. Now that a lot of facilities have been built, it would be redundant for you to ask me now. Second, he was not afraid at all. Not to mention that there were dozens of ships hiding in the dark and ready to go at any time, your two daughters were still in my hands...

Of course, a more important reason is that Pan Cheng is really honest.

As the lord of an island, he can't be really simple-minded and strong-limbed, but in comparison, he is really very simple.

He has always been kind to me - this is of course related to the fact that I and my group saved his life, but having said that, it is not impossible for the poor and remote people to bite back, right?

Or to take a step back, the more likely scenario is the half-believing, half-doubting relationship between himself and Cheng Gujian.

Therefore, Pan Cheng's attitude has saved him a lot of trouble, so he doesn't mind supporting him - in fact, in Xu Shi's view, his brother Pan is very similar to Ding Jun, but compared to Ding Jun, Pan Cheng is more pure.

Besides, as I said before, building Yinsong Island will not only benefit the locals, but will also be helpful to him... A complete overseas base will bring far-reaching impacts.

Of course, what you think in your heart and what you say with your mouth are definitely not the same. Some things just need to be known to everyone.

"Since Brother Pan asked me this, I definitely don't have such concerns."

So Xu Shi’s answer was, “As for the exchange study abroad mentioned earlier, we will have to wait until we settle down here before we can implement it.”

What comes next is further upgrading, trying to bring this place to the same level as the Night Sin City... But Xu Shi also knows that this is not easy. Leaping from the medieval era to the advanced information age, no matter how much the process is shortened, it is impossible to achieve it overnight. If you can't learn to walk, you certainly can't run.

"I am very grateful that you have helped Yinsong Island to this extent."

Pan Cheng nodded repeatedly. To be honest, if they hadn't sworn brotherhood before, he wouldn't have refused to be called godfather...

However, he did not forget to confirm another thing, "Speaking of which, Brother Xu, are you going to wait until all this is settled before going to the main city of the empire? Or are you planning to leave soon?"

"I can't delay for too long. I'll probably leave in the next few days."

Xu Shi did not hide it from him, "These two things can be done together... Have you made any progress on the information I asked Brother Pan to help me find out?"

"There are some."

Pan Cheng said seriously, taking out a few parchment scrolls and handing them to him, "This is the recent situation of the empire."

Xu Shi took it and took a look, and it was pretty much what he thought.

Since he and Cheng Gujian were openly tied together, even if the other party said nothing, the people would spontaneously believe that the royal family had a share of the credit for conquering the Sea God.

With this honor in mind, the royal family has been enjoying great success recently, with even a bit of a polar reversal, subtly overshadowing the trend of the Holy See.

However, the Vatican will not collapse so easily. With such a large number of believers, they have tried their best to minimize the public opinions that are unfavorable to them. There are still many people who maintain their faith in them, or in the so-called God.

In general the change is not that big, from 4:6 to 6:4?

But it is obvious that this incident has caused some shock to the original balance.

"I also sent people to spread the news according to your idea, telling everyone that all this is thanks to you, Brother Xu."

Pan Cheng added, "I can't say that everyone who hears it will believe it completely, but at least 30% or 40%?"

"It's more than I thought. Thank you, Brother Pan."

Xu Shi was quite satisfied after hearing this. Few people do not seek to believe in public opinion. As long as the foundation is laid, it will be fine. If you give it a little push at the right time, it will be like a campfire that cannot be extinguished.

Although people haven't arrived yet, the necessary preparations still need to be done.

"No, no, compared to your contribution to Silver Pine Island, this is really just a piece of cake."

Pan Cheng waved his hands hastily, "So, Brother Xu, have you made up your mind to confront the Royal Church head-on?"

"That's it."

Xu Shi did not deny it, but asked in a fake way, "It might hurt some people... Brother Pan, you won't mind, right?"

"You mean him...ah."

Pan Cheng smiled helplessly. He certainly knew who Xu Shi was referring to. "Actually, I don't know what to say... but maybe he has really grown up and has his own ideas? Brother Xu, don't worry about me. Just do what you want to do."

"After all, the only people I care about right now are Xiao Feng, Xiao Ling, and Yin Song Island... Of course, what you do is not easy, so you have to take care of yourselves."

As he himself said before, he has made his choice.

Since it is impossible to cater to everything, the only thing to do is to stick to the decision that is more beneficial to you.

"With Brother Pan's words, I feel relieved."

Xu Shi also smiled. Of course, even if Pan Cheng really didn't want to, he couldn't change anything.

After all, he would target the Vatican first, and a drowning dog must be severely beaten!

And now, it is basically time to return to the main city of the empire. His injuries have healed and all the necessary preparations have been made.

There is only a little bit left.

For example...

"Xu Shi Xu Shi, Shen Qin has woken up. Do you want to come and see him?"

Suddenly I remembered that Xie Qingyan’s new ability is to transform into an octopus girl. So, let’s fulfill my promise and write some Cthulhu in it, right?

Yes, it is like that.

(End of this chapter)