Entering the Skyward Elevator, after enduring the mechanical sounds of "creak, creak" for dozens of minutes, with their ears and minds on the verge of breaking down, they finally reached the upper district.

Looking up at the long-lost brilliant night sky, Li Wei couldn't help but sigh.

How long had it been since he last saw a real starry sky?

Counting the time since his rebirth into this new era, it had already been two months. Except for the bounty mission to Changling Manor, he had been staying in the lower district.

In the lower district, you couldn't even see the sky, let alone talk about stars.

Shaking his head to dispel the inexplicable thoughts, he focused his attention on driving.

Coming to the upper district felt like entering a different dimension.

The air was fresh, and gazing into the distance, the wind blowing from the mountains brought a natural scent, making one feel refreshed. Looking around, there was a large green area, spacious and clean roads, bustling but not congested traffic – a clear sign of prosperity.

The upper district of Wisdom City resembled the modern metropolis Li Wei remembered from before his rebirth, but it was more livable, with better surroundings, like the affluent areas in a city.

Compared to the dirty, obscure, and perpetually dark lower district, just an elevator ride away felt like entering a completely different world.

While Wisdom City didn't explicitly classify the upper and lower districts, and there was no rule preventing lower district residents from going to the upper district, in reality, few people from the lower district came up.

What could lower district residents do in the upper district? Indeed, the shops, restaurants, medical facilities, environment, housing, and various other industries were far more developed in the upper district. If given the chance, who wouldn't want to live here?

However, exorbitant housing prices blocked any hope from the lower-class citizens.

These things required money. Even if they came up occasionally for sightseeing, they couldn't afford a decent meal, let alone enjoy other services.

If it were only that, they could still enjoy the scenery. After all, the appearance of the upper district was completely different from the lower district.

But even enjoying the scenery was a luxury.

The one-way ticket price for the Skyward Elevator was thirty blue crystals, which was not affordable for ordinary working-class people. A skilled worker from the lower district might earn just this much in a month, and for some laborers, it could be two months' worth of wages.

Enjoying the scenery? When the cost of enjoying the scenery was two or three months' worth of food, such scenery was beyond the reach of the impoverished.

Begging, setting up stalls, and all sorts of miscellaneous activities were prohibited in the upper district. These rules acted as invisible barriers, preventing the people from the lower district from seeking a living in the upper district. Apart from some servants serving the rich, there was no room for poor people here.

There was no need for forced measures, no need for powerful prohibitions. These invisible barriers and obstacles had completely and unequivocally separated the city into two distinct layers.

A sigh escaped Li Wei; this was an era where class stratification had reached a terrifying level. The upper class indulged in luxury, while the lower class lived in perpetual darkness. The vast chasm that emerged between the two made anyone who wanted to change their fate feel profound despair.

In a way, these circumstances strengthened Li Wei's beliefs. He never dreamt of changing the world, but he at least wanted to change his own destiny.

The prosperity of the upper district, the charm of the new era, and the alluring unknown world beyond the city were what he yearned for.

...

Driving in the upper district was a pleasure. With spacious roads, bright streetlights, moonlight and starlight twinkling together, it was much more comfortable than the lower district.

Under normal road conditions, it didn't take long for the car to reach the Clover Guild branch.

At one in the morning, Li Wei, driving the "Mustang," parked the car in the parking lot of the Clover Guild branch.

Compared to Erin's rundown tavern, the Clover Guild branch was much more imposing.

A six-story building stood by the roadside. Entering the gate, there was a lobby with large electronic boards constantly refreshing various tasks. Behind each task, there were rough completion details and levels, making it convenient for clients, employers, and hunters to check the specifics.

Rows of seats were placed in the lobby for people to rest. To the left was the employer's area, staffed 24/7, ready to accept new tasks. To the right was the hunter's area for task acceptance.

In the lobby, a middle-aged man with a serious face, accompanied by a short-haired young woman, was waiting. Seeing Judith, Li Wei, and Yasha entering, they came forward.

The middle-aged man opened his arms, hugged Judith, and said, "Was the journey smooth?"

Judith replied, "Report, Minister. The journey was relatively smooth."

Judith, who had always been rebellious, outgoing, and seemingly fearless, unexpectedly showed a kind of unexpected respect to the middle-aged man.

Turning around, the man looked at Li Wei, revealing a friendly smile. He said, "It seems that this should be Mr. Li Wei from the 17th Street District that Erin mentioned? Truly a promising young talent; the 17th Street District is about to produce a proud one."

Li Wei gave him a slight smile and said, "Thank you for your praise, Minister Mars. I've heard a lot about you. Your past achievements and outstanding work in the Clover Guild branch in the upper district are well-known, even in our remote and desolate 17th Street District."

Li Wei didn't mistake the person; this middle-aged man was Mars, the "Silver Envoy," and the head of the Clover Guild branch.

He was indeed very famous. Once, he was one of the top demon hunters in the guild. It was said that during a certain task, the "Silver Envoy" Mars had fought against a powerful monster that had threatened the entire Wisdom City's safety, saving the city and becoming a true hero.

In that mission, Mars was seriously injured and remained silent for several years. Only in recent years did the re-emerged "Silver Envoy" step back from the frontline of hunting to take on the role of the head of the Clover Guild branch in the upper district.

This person, with a glorious history, a heroic name, and now in a high position, could greet a newcomer like Li Wei, who came from the poor and remote 17th Street District, with a pleasant and friendly demeanor. It was indeed a rare and commendable thing, and it did make people feel a sense of goodwill.

"Haha!" Mars laughed heartily. "Where is there any great name? It's just a duty-bound job. Come, come, I've been waiting for you here for a long time. The branch has already prepared a place for you to rest. Miss Cai Yutong will take you there. Please make sure to rest well for a day. If there's anything, we can discuss it tomorrow."