Chapter 1823

"Is this about human evolution?"

The national destiny group's report quickly reached the cabinet, and those in power could no longer sit still.

"I'll handle the coordination. If this truly can strengthen our citizens, the National Destiny War will no longer be a problem!"

The Chancellor took over the task of meeting with Luo Wei and, together with the National Destiny Group's experts, rushed nonstop to Luo Wei's location.

They dared not delay a moment, for Luo Wei had little time left in the real world—he would participate in the National Destiny War in one day.

If he died in battle, wouldn't humanity forever lose the chance at evolution?

Although this reasoning sounds cold-blooded and overly profit-driven.

But it is the truth.

Among people, only interest is truly real.

As for emotion—even Luo Wei himself didn't believe someone he'd known for only a few days could have any real feeling for him.

The National Destiny Group always prioritized interest when dealing with National Destiny contestants; they never resorted to moral coercion.

Anyone who participates in the National Destiny War receives a relocation allowance; if they win, they earn a prize of one billion at once, plus a high-ranking state position.

In short, success means ascending to heaven in a single step.

They found Luo Wei, who was sitting leisurely playing a game, muttering to himself.

"I remember our country once lost—there was a demon that appeared in the city and was eventually killed. I wonder if its corpse is still around? If it is, I could exchange it for some points, and then, hehe… I'd take off."

"Mr. Luo Wei, the Chancellor has arrived."

"Quick, show him in!"

Soon, the National Destiny Group, the Chancellor, and Luo Wei gathered in a conference room.

"Mr. Luo Wei, we hear you can summon a food that grants immense strength upon consumption. What is the principle behind this?"

"Is it a superpower or a spell?"

Luo Wei grew serious and looked at them all. "Have any of you read novels?"

Everyone exchanged glances.

"Novels?"

"Yes."

"If it's martial arts novels or world classics, I've read them—but I haven't read modern web novels; I'm too busy, no time."

"Exactly, we're all swamped day and night—how could we possibly have time to read novels?"

"Could this be related to novels?"

Luo Wei gave a slight nod, his gaze settling on Li Wei.

"Young Lady Li, have you never read novels?"

Li Wei shook her head. "I've read some, but only girls' genre novels—I haven't read boys' genre ones."

"Have you heard of chat group novels?" Luo Wei asked.

Li Wei's eyes lit up. "I've heard of those—could it be…?"

Luo Wei smiled. "Exactly. I joined a chat group filled with people, demons, gods, and immortals from countless worlds. That food was made by a chef named Liu Maoxing."

"Liu Maoxing? Little Chef?" Li Wei's eyes lit up. "He actually exists?"

The experts looked utterly baffled.

What are these two young people talking about?

Even the Chancellor looked confused.

Why did I suddenly stop understanding?

Fortunately, everyone had brought secretaries.

The secretaries worked frantically, fingers flying over keyboards, quickly searching for the requested information and handing it to the group.

"Liu Maoxing: a character from a culinary anime… his cooking emits light…"

Everyone looked and went numb.

A character from an anime has become real?!

How is this possible!!

Luo Wei added: "The Liu Maoxing in the chat group has undergone extreme evolution—he became a disciple of Tai Xuan Daojun and is now a Pretender Saint. Pretender Saint—you probably don't know; check the web for the definition."

The secretaries worked again, quickly finding the definition of Pretender Saint and handing it to the Chancellor and experts.

"Pretender Saint: a Hunyuan Jin Xian, a being capable of creating heaven and earth, with boundless divine powers. According to Honghuang web novels…"

Everyone looked and was left speechless.

The Chancellor suddenly stirred and said: "Check who Tai Xuan Daojun is."

"Yes."

"Tai Xuan Daojun: Master of Ten Thousand Dao, Source of All Laws…"

"Huh?"

Everyone was stunned—even Luo Wei looked surprised.

He hadn't expected Daojun to have legends in his own world.

"Also, in the group are Nüwa Niangniang and Houtu Niangniang…" Luo Wei added.

Upon hearing this, no one bothered to search further.

Because these two were far too famous.

Nüwa created humanity; Houtu is the Earth's sovereign—anyone with even a little knowledge knew of their existence.

One expert skimmed rapidly through web novels about chat groups, then suddenly looked up and asked: "Mr. Luo Wei joined the chat group—won't you gain divine powers very soon?"

"Correct."

"No, isn't the most important thing now the next National Destiny War? Mr. Luo Wei, have you prepared for your next National Destiny War?"

Luo Wei nodded: "Of course. The Dao Lord said the next National Destiny War will involve ghosts and monsters. I've prepared something good—it should see us through safely."

As he spoke, several unusual matches appeared in his hand.

"What are these?"

The experts and the Chancellor were puzzled.

Luo Wei said proudly: "These are matches from the magical world. They manifest what's in your heart. When you encounter ghosts and monsters, light one and imagine a powerful figure—the ghosts will be easily destroyed."

"Matches from the magical world?" Li Wei asked with great curiosity. "Which magical world? Is it one we know?"

"Have you ever heard the story of the little girl who sold matches?"

Li Wei's eyes brightened: "Of course I have. That story is famous. Could it be that the matches the little girl sold actually have great power?"

Luo Wei nodded: "Exactly. The little girl who sold matches entered the group with me. These matches are what she sold."

Li Wei was stunned!

The Chancellor and the experts, upon hearing the fairy tale, also fell into shock.

No one expected that matches appearing in a tragic fairy tale could have such wondrous effects.

The Chancellor trembled as he asked: "Besides these, are there any other wondrous items?"

Luo Wei smiled: "You mean things like cultivation techniques or elixirs for immortality, don't you?"

The Chancellor nodded. The experts nodded too.

Whether Chancellor or experts, all were leaders in their fields.

To reach such a position, one must be old—and immortality is precisely what they seek.

No, even ordinary people on the Huaxia land likely harbor thoughts of immortality.

It is a gene rooted in their culture.

On the Huaxia land, there is no notion that immortality is a curse.

"Of course there are!"

"Elixirs and cultivation methods for immortality exist in great number—but they require points. I don't have many points yet, so I can't afford them. That's why I've gathered you all—to discuss this together."