Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

"Um... Reed, are we really going to Kazdel to participate in that cultural exchange event?"

"You know our situation. We can sing those familiar country ballads tone-deaf and often off-key. We'll probably be laughed at by others."

Growing up in the rural village of Tara, Moran had never traveled far. Joining the team and traveling across the wilderness was the most daring decision she had ever made.

The members of Team Reed were now on a commercial land-based ship bound for Kazdel from Victoria. Originally, as members of the Deep Pool New Unit, they were not qualified to board this ship.

According to Weicao, Kazdel officials took their special circumstances into consideration. When they sent out the invitation, they also provided transportation to the event—a ride on a commercial landship returning from Victoria to Kazdel.

The team members who heard the news cheered and celebrated. After all, most of them had only seen the outline of the landspeeder from afar, or walked towards the town along the deep grooves created by the tracks, and had never actually boarded a landspeeder.

But Moran, whose life had been full of upheavals and whose personality had become more sensitive, felt a sense of unease. There was one thing she couldn't understand: what qualifies Shenchi to receive Kazdel's warm invitation?

A journey full of unknowns, besides bringing novelty and excitement, can also cause worry and anxiety. Moran is someone who lacks a sense of security, so to resolve her doubts, she knocked on Weicao's door.

Wei Cao, who was sitting by the window admiring the scenery, saw the worried look between Moran's brows, closed his treasured collection of poems, stood up, took Moran's hand, and comforted him softly.

"It's okay, don't worry, Moran."

"The original intention of cultural exchange activities is to promote cultural communication between different countries and regions, not to compare which culture is more advanced."

"I don't really understand those profound principles, but I do know that where there are people, there will be competition and comparison. I'm really worried."

In fact, Moran's real worry was that he would encounter Victorians during the exchange activities. Victorians have always looked down on Tara people, and if arguments and conflicts broke out, it could be very troublesome.

"We'll find out exactly what's going on when we get there. If it really develops into what you're worried about, we'll withdraw and leave."

Wei Cao also knew that this trip was not as wonderful as he described, but if he wanted to make Tara's voice heard to all the Terran countries, this event was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She could only comfort Moran as much as possible, while secretly hoping that everything would go well.

"Okay..." Moran temporarily suppressed his worries and uneasiness and left the room.

Weicao turned his head to look at the vibrant green fields outside the window of the land-based ship, and his confused and complicated mood eased a little.

......

Yanguo Longmen Rail Transit Hub

After six months, Lin Qingyan once again accompanied her Grandmaster, the Old Heavenly Master, on a trip to Kazdel. Unlike last time, this time they brought along many products developed by the Heavenly Master's Mansion to showcase at the cultural exchange event.

All the instruments brought from the Tianshi Mansion, from the alchemy furnace to various talismans and magical instruments, were carried by the younger generation Lin Qingyan. In her own words, this was also a part of the practice.

As for why they need to bring these things, according to the old Taoist priest, the younger generation of Yan Country seems to like these ancient-style utensils, and this trend is called "national tide".

Baizao Restaurant has followed the trend and launched a takeout product called "Guochao Pinhao Fan". Not only is the price not good value for money, but the taste is also so-so, but sales seem to be good.

Lin Qingyan was puzzled by this. It was clearly just a vague gimmick, yet it could convince people to pay more for the same quality product. Were they truly stupid? Or were they feigning ignorance to keep up with so-called trends, to fit in with society, to gain collective approval?

The interpersonal relationships within the Tianshi Mansion were simple and pure. Lin Qingyan, at this point, had not yet fully grasped the complexities of human form. He remained steadfast in his pursuit of absolute justice, believing that as a Great Yan official, armed with the righteous power of thunder, he should eliminate all injustice.

However, everything in the world is not black and white, but a chaotic gray. One day in the future, Lin Qingyan will realize this.

"The train from Longmen to Kazdel has arrived at the station. Passengers taking this train please take your luggage and board the train as soon as possible. The train will depart in fifteen minutes." The platform announcement sounded in the ears, and pedestrians stopped talking and looked in the direction of the train.

"Master, let's get in the car." Lin Qingyan looked at the old Taoist priest who was tasting Longmen's special food and reminded him softly.

"Okay, I brought some gifts this time, I hope those two will like them." The old Taoist priest patted his waist, and the simple palm-leaf fan replaced the candied haws.

She seemed to have nothing in her hands, but in reality, she was not. As a person of great Taoism, all her luggage was placed in a small brocade bag on her waist, which had a small space inside to store various items.

In the magic system of the Tianshi Mansion of Yan State, this is called "Mustard Seed Sumeru".

The blue and white train roared out of the station, transforming into a giant steel dragon as it swiftly crossed the green fields, heading towards the Sarkaz city that hid so many secrets.

......

Kazdel, Roy's office at this time

Roy and Theresa sat side by side on the sofa, discussing the situation regarding the Deep Blue Tree with the Doctor, Precious, and Kelsey, who were sitting across the coffee table. Ever since Roy, in the form of the Doctor, had followed the humanoid Kaiji into the deep sea, the information they had received had been sporadic.

It wasn't until he entered the body of the giant sea beast that the connection between the original body and the clone was completely severed. Roy guessed that the independent space formed inside the beast's body isolated the communication based on the source stone.

"Perhaps only after He spits me out can we know the current status of the Deep Blue Tree again." Roy explained the current situation to the three people. The feeling of being swallowed by the giant beast was truly quite strange and difficult to describe in words.

If given the chance, Roy would like to make a documentary about the behemoth, and Nian would naturally be the director. Plot arrangement is not the focus of the documentary, so Nian didn't have the opportunity to show her talent for making bad movies.

"Then the Doctor and I will stay in this city for the time being. You seem to be planning a cultural exchange event, which I'm very interested in." Precious hugged the Doctor's arm and asked slowly, "Doctor, is this all right?"

"Haha...if you like, I'll accompany you."