81: Muhao Building, Wang Hao

As soon as Han Fei got into the car, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong smiled and said, "Brother Han, you look much better than the other day. Your body isn't seriously injured, is it?"

Han Fei smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Yang. I'm indeed much better, basically fully recovered."

The most troublesome part of air pollution lies in the pollution source.

As long as the pollution source is cleared, with Han Fei's extraordinary recovery ability, he will quickly recover.

Changing the subject, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong proactively brought up, "Oh, right, weren't you asking yesterday what other characteristics Great Prophecy Granny revealed about the 'child of prophecy'?"

Han Fei immediately pricked up his ears to listen.

"In her subsequent prophecy, Great Prophecy Granny listed a full twenty characteristics, but, with my clearance level, I can only know ten of them."

Then, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong enumerated the characteristics he knew one by one.

Han Fei listened carefully.

When the last characteristic was spoken, Han Fei's mind was instantly drawn in by an invisible force, unable to extricate himself.

"The child of prophecy must be a Cleaner professional..."

"Must be of pure Dragon Bloodline..."

"So, that means the eight suspected children of prophecy, including myself, are all Cleaner professionals?"

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong nodded gently, "That's right."

"What ranks are they now?" Han Fei asked curiously.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head, "I'm not too sure about that. I only know that one of them seems to be close to K2."

"Close to K2?"

Han Fei pinched his chin, deep in thought.

Upgrading from K1 to K2 only requires 1 million in performance, which can be accomplished by absorbing a bit of garbage and killing a few Garbage Monsters.

Upgrading from K2 to K3 is a hurdle; it not only requires 10 million in performance but also the processing of 10 pollution sources.

Even though Han Fei had dealt with so many Garbage Monsters and used a Cheat to process a large amount of garbage, he was still some distance from 10 million in performance.

"It seems my progress isn't too slow."

He now has accumulated six to seven million in performance, and the number of pollution sources processed has reached 70.

This achievement should surpass most Cleaner professionals.

It might even be possible that he is the world's number one.

While Han Fei's mind was wandering, the phone in Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's pocket suddenly let out a rapid and sharp ring.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's expression immediately darkened. He quickly pulled out his phone, his gaze sweeping over the short but urgent message on the screen.

Seeing this, Han Fei asked curiously, "What happened? You look so serious."

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's tone carried deep solemnity: "Garbage Monsters have appeared again!"

Han Fei couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "How could they appear again so quickly?!"

One was dealt with yesterday, and another one today; it's simply endless.

"Then what about us now..."

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong slowly shook his head, "We don't need to take action this time. They are just a few ordinary Garbage Monsters, and the City Guard has already suppressed them."

"Oh, just ordinary Garbage Monsters, that's good then."

Han Fei breathed a slight sigh of relief, but then he noticed Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's unrelaxed expression and couldn't help but ask again, "Is there still a problem?"

"I think something is fishy."

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's brows were tightly furrowed, as if he was deep in thought.

"What's wrong?" Han Fei was puzzled.

"The frequency of Garbage Monster appearances in Tianhe City is simply too high!"

Han Fei was surprised to hear this, "Other cities aren't like this?"

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong slowly shook his head, "While other cities occasionally have Garbage Monsters appear, the number is far less than in Tianhe City."

"You should know that the number of Garbage Monster appearances in Tianhe City recently is several times that of other cities! This is too abnormal!"

"It's that serious?!"

Han Fei's eyes widened.

He had been completely immersed in Cultivate recently and knew very little about the outside world.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong nodded heavily, his tone grave: "In just these past few days, the number of Garbage Monster disturbances has already reached over a dozen. This cannot be explained by mere coincidence."

"Over a dozen? How could there be so many?"

Han Fei was puzzled; he only remembered participating in a few battles.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's expression instantly became complicated, as if he was hesitating whether to speak.

Finally, he seemed to have made up his mind, speaking slowly and choosing his words carefully: "Several times you weren't notified because people from above captured those Garbage Monsters."

"Captured them? For research?" Han Fei's voice carried a hint of confusion and curiosity.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong gently shook his head, a meaningful glint in his eyes, "To boost someone's performance."

After hearing this, Han Fei was stunned for two or three seconds.

"Boost performance? Could it be..." Han Fei asked, unsure.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong sighed softly, his slow nod seeming to contain many unmentionable secrets, "You guessed right, the other person is also a child of prophecy."

Now Han Fei understood.

The country intended to Cultivate the other person.

This made Han Fei feel immediately unbalanced.

He worked himself to death in the garbage dump, risking danger to eliminate Garbage Monsters, and in the end, he only got a few bottles of super energy booster potions.

Others, however, were cultivated by the country, with people sent to cripple Garbage Monsters and deliver them to him, allowing him to easily boost his performance.

As fellow children of prophecy, this huge disparity in treatment left Han Fei with mixed feelings.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong caught the subtle change in Han Fei's emotions and quickly added, "The other person's background is not simple."

"What background?" Han Fei asked grumpily.

"His great-grandfather is one of the top leaders of the Special Guard Team."

At this point, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong quickly stopped speaking, not daring to say more.

That person from the Du Family was a big shot who needed to be mentioned carefully!

His existence was not something someone of his status could casually comment on.

Han Fei heard this and a self-mocking bitter smile appeared on his lips, "Heh, the starting point of this life, truly enviable."

Amidst the soft laughter, he seemed to have detached himself from this injustice.

He had a Cheat, and as long as he acted discreetly, endured, and waited for his time, one day his achievements would not be inferior to anyone, not even the powerful "child of prophecy" Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong spoke of.

Soon, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong drove the car through bustling and noisy streets.

Accompanied by the deep and powerful roar of the engine, they entered the core business district of Tianhe City, the Tianmuhao Business District.

The Tianmuhao Business District, a place that miraculously perfectly combines modern technology with ancient runic magic.

Here, skyscrapers stood proudly, like giants guarding the city.

The surface of each building was intertwined with shimmering runes, glowing brightly under the sky, breathing like living things, endowing this business district with a unique vitality and magical color.

Looking up, the sky was not silent.

Various high-tech flying vehicles, with their sleek and elegant forms, freely shuttled through the gaps between clouds and skyscrapers, leaving behind trails of shimmering silver contrails.

Pedestrians on the streets were not dense, but everyone walking on the street seemed to have carefully chosen their attire, whether it was gorgeous gowns or simple yet stylish casual wear, all exuding an indescribable elegance and nobility.

For Han Fei, who was stepping into this place for the first time, everything before him seemed so new and captivating.

He pressed against the car window, his eyes filled with childlike curiosity and wonder.

Inside the shop windows along the street, a dazzling array of rare treasures was displayed.

Some emitted a faint silvery-white glow, clearly valuable silver-grade magical items.

Others gently rippled with magical energy, sparking endless imagination.

Han Fei's gaze jumped between these treasures, his heart filled not just with curiosity, but also a hint of longing, a desire to learn more about these goods.

After all, he was very rich, and how could he not spend money when he had it?

Soon, the vehicle slowly stopped at the foot of the Muhao Building.

This building was not only a landmark of the Tianmuhao Business District but also a work of art that perfectly combined technology and magic.

Its entire body was covered with colorful runes, which seemed to possess life, gently rotating and emitting soft yet powerful energy fluctuations, enveloping the entire building in a mysterious and peaceful atmosphere.

As Han Fei approached the building, a fresh scent wafted towards him. The air seemed to contain natural dew, making him unable to resist taking a deep breath.

With that breath, all his pores seemed to cheer, and a cool sensation rose from the soles of his feet, instantly dispelling the fatigue he had accumulated from Cultivating all night.

Han Fei immediately felt his entire body and mind refreshed, like tender leaves nourished by spring rain, full of vitality.

"The air here is so refreshing." Han Fei praised sincerely, his face beaming with unconcealed joy.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong merely smiled slightly at this, clearly long accustomed to such an environment.

"Air purification magic is used here, so the air quality is incomparable to other areas."

"Breathing here for a long time can not only promote physical health and improve mental state, but also have some indescribable magical effects. In short, breathing the air here more often is greatly beneficial to both body and mind."

Han Fei nodded; he had already felt some of it.

After Cultivating all night, his body was somewhat tired.

But just by taking that one breath of air, the fatigue in his body was swept away, and he instantly felt refreshed, as if he had slept soundly.

Just as he was pondering whether to ask Xiao Shuai to help him find a place to live nearby so he could immerse himself in this fairyland daily, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's words interrupted his thoughts.

"Although the air here is good, you must know when to stop and not be greedy. Excessive immersion in the air here may unknowingly lead to magic dependence syndrome."

"Magic dependence syndrome?"

Han Fei felt puzzled; it was the first time he had heard this term.

"Living in an environment purified by powerful magical forces for a long time, the human body will unknowingly be slowly altered by magical elements, integrating with this magical atmosphere."

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's expression became solemn, and his tone deepened a few shades, as if recounting a past he preferred not to mention.

"Over time, a strong psychological dependence will develop."

"Once you leave this place in the future, your body and mind will fall into extreme discomfort due to the loss of that familiar magical comfort, and in severe cases, it could even lead to depression, or even worse consequences..."

At this point, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong's gaze became distant, and a faint, almost imperceptible shadow crossed his face, as if some painful memory had been quietly reawakened.

"So that's how it is."

Han Fei nodded gratefully, not daring to live in such a place for long.

Under the guidance of a security guard, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong slowly drove the car into the brightly lit underground parking lot of the Muhao Building.

After parking, Han Fei and Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong, led by a receptionist, headed to the 33rd floor of the Muhao Building.

As soon as the elevator door opened, Han Fei was stunned by the sight before him.

The entire room was like a magnificent magical palace, with colorful magical runes floating everywhere, their numbers as numerous as the stars in the night sky.

Around each rune, a faint golden glow lingered, signifying their extraordinary status—golden-grade magical runes!

It must be known that any single golden-grade magical rune was incredibly valuable, enough to make ordinary people gape in astonishment.

Han Fei roughly estimated that the total value of all these precious runes in the room might already reach hundreds of millions!

These runes were not only dazzling in appearance but also varied in function, each with its own strengths.

Some, with a gentle sweep, instantly made the guests' clothes neat and tidy, with dust and stains vanishing without a trace.

Others could transform into invisible hands, cleansing the guests' bodies and leaving behind a fresh and pleasant fragrance.

What surprised Han Fei even more was that he also discovered some purple-gold runes, which subtly possessed the miraculous effect of repairing damaged magical Aptitude.

It must be known that Han Fei had been exposed to too many pollution sources before, which caused his originally gifted magical Aptitude to be like an invisible veil, slightly dim.

But at this moment, those purple-gold runes were silently merging into the depths of his Bloodline, gently caressing his damaged magical Foundation, patiently mending those tiny cracks, bit by bit.

Although this process was slow and steady, like spring rain nourishing plants, it was ultimately developing in a good direction.

This couldn't help but make Han Fei marvel at the generosity of the Muhao Building.

As far as he knew, in this world, runes capable of repairing magical Aptitude were each considered rare treasures, difficult to find on the market.

The value of any single one could be as high as several million, enough to buy a villa on the outskirts of a first-tier city.

Yet, the Muhao Building was so generous, casually arranging such priceless runes for guests to use freely.

The financial power and vision behind it were simply astonishing, making one unable to help but admire its extravagance.

As soon as Han Fei and Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong stepped out of the elevator, a young man with hair like golden sunlight, dressed in magnificent attire, and exuding an aristocratic aura, walked towards them.

His steps were light, his face full of smiles, and his words carried a sense of familiarity and cordiality, "Haha, Brother Yang, long time no see, you still have your charm!"

"Long time no see, Brother Wang!"

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong responded heartily, and the two embraced unpretentiously, showing their very good relationship.

After the embrace, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong gently patted Han Fei beside him and introduced, "This is the friend I told you about."

Wang Hao immediately extended his hand warmly, "Brother Han, right? Since you are Brother Yang's friend, then you are my, Wang Hao's, friend. Welcome, welcome!"