Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 943 903: Cement Is a Must

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Previously on Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System...
Lin Yi ensured everyone had enough food, even arranging a barbecue. Afterward, he returned to the City Lord's Mansion with Leng Yu and prepared a feast of lobsters. Both Lin Yi and Leng Yu enjoyed the delicious meal immensely, leaving them completely stuffed. Later, while walking, Leng Yu noticed Lin Yi's serving plates looked familiar, like those from the Palace.
Leng Yu’s questioning tone made Lin Yi pause, a point he hadn’t even considered. It was precisely this oversight that led to the current revelation. After all, Leng Yu was the General’s daughter and had visited the Capital City before. This prior experience made the items from the Palace feel familiar to her. Even before her visit to the Capital, several Palace-issued items were already in her home, gifts bestowed upon her father by King You. This familiarity meant Leng Yu instantly recognized the craftsmanship and shape of the items, noting their resemblance to those used in the Palace. She was now deeply curious, wondering how these objects came to be here or if her initial assumptions were correct. Perhaps Lin Yi’s unique identity as an Immortal meant that the items used by Immortals were identical to those of the Imperial Palace, or maybe the Palace items had reached a level comparable to Immortal-grade artifacts. Regardless of her deductions, Leng Yu never truly considered Lin Yi’s actual identity, nor did she suspect him of being King You. However, Lin Yi had no intention of revealing the truth to Leng Yu just yet; he was eagerly anticipating an amusing scene to unfold. A playful smile touched Lin Yi’s lips at the thought. It wasn't a malicious grin, but a kind-hearted one, as he relished the idea of teasing her and witnessing her reaction upon discovering his true identity. For this reason, even when Leng Yu directly questioned him, he offered no reply, merely chuckled and steered the conversation elsewhere. Not revealing it now didn’t mean Leng Yu wouldn't find out. Keep in mind, the young Eunuch carrying the Xuan paper was already hurrying his way and would arrive soon. Of course, “soon” didn’t mean hours, but rather a few days. As previously mentioned, while the Capital City wasn’t geographically distant, traversing the distance would still take several days for ancient travelers relying solely on horses. Even with an accelerated 800-li dispatch and the fastest steeds, it would take approximately two days. Given that only a few hours had passed since the imperial edict was issued and the Eunuch dispatched, he had likely traveled barely 30 li from the Capital City by now. Considering the late hour, they must have found lodging for the night. At this very moment, Leng Yu turned her head, catching sight of Lin Yi’s peculiar smile, which deepened her curiosity. She couldn’t fathom the reason for his amusement or the expression on his face. "What is it, Brother Lin? Why the smile? Did I say something wrong? I genuinely believe this item resembles those from the Palace." Lin Yi hadn’t anticipated her returning to the topic, leaving him slightly flustered. He shook his head and replied, "No, the reason for my smile has nothing to do with this. Such items could be found anywhere; they aren’t exclusive to the Palace. Let’s go, let’s head over there and see how they are faring now, how their homes have been rebuilt." The two strolled along, engaged in conversation, and arrived unknowingly at the doorstep of the group’s dwellings. Previously, these homes had been reduced to rubble by the Yan Soldiers. Over the past two days, the diligent efforts of the soldiers and everyone involved had restored the area to a condition closely resembling its former state. Especially after their last engagement, Lin Yi had secured substantial spoils of war. Consequently, the circumstances for every household were vastly improved; at the very least, they no longer faced material hardships. Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, Leng Yu let go of the previous discussion, deciding that perhaps the item was indeed commonplace, just as Lin Yi suggested. It was plausible that such objects were no longer exclusive to the Palace. It had been several years since she last crossed the border, making it understandable to be out of touch with developments in the outside world. It was quite possible that in the Capital City, curved and shaped items like these were now quite common. With these thoughts in mind, Leng Yu proceeded to walk with Lin Yi towards the rows of houses. Leng Yu was also keen to observe if the lives of these villagers had improved compared to before, or if there was anything she could assist them with. As they entered the rows of houses, Lin Yi’s brow furrowed. Compared to villages in later eras, the scene before him could only be described as impoverished. The dwellings were still simple thatched huts, and the cement houses common in future generations were nowhere to be seen. At present, neither the Dayou country nor its society possessed the technology to produce cement. It was for this very reason that Lin Yi had conceived a plan to create cement. His new city was destined to become a city of steel.This method offers significant benefits; primarily, these chambers are vastly better than wooden ones, even setting aside any conflicts. Should a fire break out, the current level of firefighting capability would only permit them to observe its destruction. Furthermore, it could easily set the entire vicinity ablaze. If cement were utilized instead, the outcome would be drastically different, as merely one chamber would catch fire; after all, cement is fire-resistant. However, Lin Yi grasped firmly that producing cement in a short timeframe is an impossibility. The current level of craftsmanship, he knew, still lagged behind. It wasn't solely craftsmanship; even the mineral resources essential for cement production were currently out of reach. As he pondered these matters, Lin Yi suddenly became aware of the multitude of objectives he faced. [To be continued...]