Shaflay's words are worth pondering. The humans living on the beacon are simply too short of various resources, otherwise there would not have been a thousand-year-long mineral worship.
All six beacons are named after minerals, and noble families even give their children names related to minerals. Shaflay is one of them.
The main energy source available to humans is the energy crystal fluid extracted from the ocean, which is filtered, processed, and transported to various locations in the beacon.
When the value a person can create is not equal to the resources he consumes, he is not qualified to continue to enjoy a comfortable life.
The royal family, who lived the most luxurious life, had actually been responsible for repairing and balancing the six major beacons and gathering all the strength of mankind to resist the original creatures.
This is where Shafley's mastery of computers and network systems comes from. He was required to learn complex computer knowledge since he was a child. Fortunately, the eldest prince himself was very interested in these things and was not averse to them. He wrote his first complete code at the age of five.
In short, this is a world ruled by programmers.
Chen Nian looked at Shafulai. The eldest prince was driving manually, his eyes looking forward with a calm expression, and his violet pupils appeared even darker in the night.
Perhaps it is no accident that Schafflei became fascinated with the gaming world in the NeuroAdapter.
They soon arrived at their destination. Shafley parked the car in a nearby underground parking lot, and the two took the elevator to the shopping mall above.
After living in the palace for a few days, Chen Nian has become immune to these large shopping malls. No matter how spacious and bright they are, they can never compare to the palace. Instead, he wants to see the difference between the night market on the top floor and the one in the underground city.
Coming out of the mall, the street next to it is the night market.
Shafulai did not change his appearance in advance, nor did he do any form of concealment. He just walked into the street openly with Chen Nian.
The young Alpha's tall stature, light curly hair and rare eye color are so eye-catching, not to mention that he is accompanied by an extremely delicate and beautiful Omega boy who is comparable to a virtual modeling star.
The boy looked like the Son of God holding an innocent lamb, as if he had walked out of a classical oil painting. He had fluffy, soft black hair, a delicate face, and lively eyes.
When he looked up at the neon sign hanging on the roof, his slender neck arched and his small Adam's apple was set off by the black necklace, making people want to reach out and hook the leather necklace with their fingertips.
Even though I know that any blasphemous thought is an unforgivable sin, I still can't suppress the unknown desire.
Everyone who passed by them couldn't help but turn their heads and take a few more glances at them.
Seeing such a pleasing sight, even my mood improved.
Shaflay's hair and eye colors are standard for today's royal family. Many passers-by were aware of his identity, but they kept their distance very politely and did not disturb him.
Although no one knows how the noble prince suddenly came to the night market, the young man next to him who was looking at everything with curiosity should be the prince's consort who never shows up.
Even during the royal parade, the Crown Princess sat in the car the entire time without even opening the curtains. Now they were able to see her true appearance at the night market!
The crowd began to stir slightly, and many vendors even stood up, hoping that the princess would like the things they were selling.
Shaflay's mental power expanded, paying attention to the movements around him at all times. Any unusual movement could not escape Alpha's perception.
Chen Nian was already accustomed to being the center of attention. Whether in a chaotic dungeon or a luxurious banquet hall filled with elegant ladies, he was always the most dazzling presence.
He calmly accepted all kinds of views, whether they were directed at him out of evil intentions or out of pure admiration, it made little difference to Chen Nian.
There were indeed many novel gadgets at the night market. Chen Nian had not walked far before he was attracted by the items on the stalls and walked very slowly.
Shafley stopped and said to Chen Nian, "Be careful not to get lost."
Chen Nian nodded and continued staring at the stall.
He instinctively raised his hand to grab Shafulai's sleeve, but then realized that this man was his brother-in-law, not some other Alpha he could act coquettishly with, so he put his hand down again.
The stall owner is a young girl who sells small dolls made of wool felt, as well as paintings made from dyed plant leaves. Each one is as detailed as a work of art.
Shafley: "You like it?"
Chen Nian nodded, and finally said what he had heard from a TV drama many years ago: "I want all of these, please pack them for me."
The stall owner immediately started packing up happily, as she had a lot of things on her stall.
After walking around for more than ten minutes, Shafley noticed how long Chen Nian stayed in front of different stalls and found that Chen Nian preferred things with a more artistic feel, especially various paintings.
He thought about the morning when he went to the botanical garden. Chen Nian was attracted by the many plant illustrations on the wall, and made an appointment with Ji Yifeng to come and study when he had time. He had an idea in his mind.
The shop windows displayed the latest fashions of the season. When Chen Nian was a child, he often leaned against the glass to look at them. He knew that his family was poor, so he would not even go into the shops and would just look from outside.
Now, no matter what Chen Nian wants, he only needs to point it, and the merchants will be eager to be favored by the princess. As long as he chooses something, many similar items will be sent directly to the palace.
Chen Nian couldn't help but sigh. During the 18 years that Chen Ci was at the top, he could have been more unrestrained and lived such a fulfilling life. How come he developed such a taciturn personality?
He obviously doesn't need to be Rapunzel in the White Tower.
There was a jewelry store in front of him. Chen Nian walked up the stairs and the owner immediately opened the door for him personally.
The clerk put a sign at the door to prohibit other customers from entering. The entire store was only for the eldest prince and his wife.
Chen Nian just took a look and didn't really want to buy anything. After all, all kinds of jewelry could be found in the palace.
He looked at the diamonds, gold, silver, amber and emeralds in the counters one by one, and stopped in front of the display cabinets where other gems were exhibited.
Among a sea of gemstones with dazzling cut surfaces, Chen Nian was attracted by a touch of emerald green.
The gemstone with the step emerald cut is bright, clear and pure, and the highly saturated green color always makes people's eyes bright.
Chen Nian moved his body slightly, and the reflections at different angles showed subtle changes, reminding him of the world in a kaleidoscope.
"So beautiful, what is this?" Chen Nian asked.
The store manager who was specially entertaining them was silent and looked quietly at the Crown Prince beside him, with an unconcealable smile on his lips.
Shafley's hand on the counter silently tightened. He was silent for a few seconds before whispering, "Shafley."
"What?" Chen Nian glanced at him and found that Alpha's face was surprisingly red. The strange red color was particularly obvious under the bright light of the jewelry counter.
"Shapley, a gemstone discovered in Kenya's national park in the late 1960s."
His Royal Highness took the tsavorite stone in velvet from the store manager and introduced it to Chen Nian, saying, "In the language of the local residents, this word means 'follow me'."
The store manager replied at the right moment: "This has always been the wildest and most rebellious gem in the jewelry market, full of romanticism. Due to its unique beauty, it is known as the saint among gems, symbolizing truth and purity."
Chen Nian understood.
Shaflay shifted his weight from his left foot to his right foot. He pursed his lips. The thin layer of crimson showed no signs of fading, but became even heavier.
There was a hint of teasing in Chen Nian's eyes when she looked at him. It was real and pure, and indeed quite appropriate.
He had never thought before that the Crown Prince, who was surrounded by so many beautiful women, was actually a game geek.
"Give me this and take it to the palace."
Chen Nian made the decision, and when Shafulai heard that he wanted it, he turned his face away, leaving Chen Nian with only the red tip of his ear.
Chen Nian did not tease him on purpose. After all, Shafulai was his brother-in-law, and he was not so wicked as to go against his own brother.
He really thought the gem was beautiful. Its clear emerald green color reminded him of vast grasslands and carried an ancient and mysterious aura.
Chen Nian looked around again and left the jewelry store amid the farewells from the owner and staff.
While the shop owner was delighted, he was in a dilemma. The jewellery chosen by the princess would surely become very popular in the future, and he also wanted to use this as a name for publicity.
But the one chosen by the princess was tsavorite. This choice itself carries a little interest between the couple, and is also the eldest prince's reputation. How should it be handled to make it more appropriate?
"Don't think too much. I don't mean anything else." Chen Nian thought about it and decided to explain it to Shafulai. "It's just because it looks better."
"I know." Shafley nodded slightly. Just like when Chen Nian whispered "You are so sweet" in the narrow carriage, he believed that the boy was just stating the facts.
He shouldn't think too much.
Compared to the night market in the underground city, this place is more formal and the streets are clean and tidy.
Chen Nian continued to walk around, with Shafulai beside him, when he suddenly heard a surprised female voice from the front: "Your Highness?"
Schafflei looked up and saw the Alberg family's youngest daughter, Weimar Alberg, walking on the other side accompanied by her friends.
She had never expected to run into the Crown Prince while out shopping. She instantly straightened her body with excitement, showing her best posture, and said with a shy smile, "I didn't expect to meet you here."
Great! It just so happens that she put on the new makeup today!
"Good evening," Shafley responded politely.
Chen Nian, who was studying items on the stall, heard the sound and stood up to look. Weimar then discovered that there was another person following Shaffley.
She was stunned for a moment, and quickly recognized that this was the prince's consort whom she had met once at the royal dinner.
His Highness...did he come out with the princess?!
Wei Ma's fluttering heart was immediately exposed, like a bucket of cold water poured over her, which calmed her down a lot.
Chen Nian's eyes were calm. Being stared at by those amber eyes, Wei Ma subconsciously held his breath.
The royal dinner had been over for a long time, but the stunning beauty of the young man in front of her instantly evoked her related memories. The noble ladies and gentlemen gathered together, whispering with jealousy or envy about the prince's wife who made her debut.
Everyone tried to find something inappropriate in his behavior to prove that Chen Ci, who was raised in seclusion, was not the most suitable Omega for His Highness Shaffley, but no one dared to express an opinion based on his appearance.
Even Wei Ma, who is an Omega, couldn't help but sigh again, saying it was so beautiful.
Suddenly I feel that my makeup is not so beautiful anymore.
And Chen Nian sighed in his heart.
Even walking on the street, you can meet Omegas with improper thoughts. Can Shaflay maintain some male ethics? Is he doing this to his brother?