139: Dressed in Splendor at Night

Having had a rich experience as a streamer in her previous life, Li Aoz knew how to manage a fan base. When she was a mentor in the "Li Aoz" system, she needed to maintain a certain level of mystery. Although she could be approachable, she couldn't get too close, and she couldn't use any less-than-respectable methods.

Now, as a player, Li Aoz much more relaxed and carefree.

"How to promote the [Dominator] class? The most direct way is to tell everyone that the [Dominator] class is stronger, more fun, and has a brighter future than other classes."

So, which profession is truly more fun, stronger, and more promising at this stage? — [Martial Artist]

"Use the [Martial Artist] to gain fame, then deliberately lose to a few [Mutant], post videos everywhere, and use exaggerated tone and words to directly boost the popularity of the [Dominator] faction."

As for the discrepancy between the actual situation and reality? Players will explain themselves: It's not the class that's bad, it's the player. I'm also a [Dominator] class, and I don't find this class unfun at all. It must be that you're bad.

As for when players finally realize that the [Dominator] class isn't as overpowered as rumored—the hype has already been built up, and players who have already embarked on the [Dominator] path will explain, "We've already said there are no bad classes, only bad players. The [Dominator] class never claimed to be the strongest. It's your own misunderstanding that's the problem."

"This plan seems to be the most reliable at the moment."

After finalizing the plan, Li Aoz posted on the forum. "Isn't this game super easy? I'm invincible."

"This is my first time playing this game. As Martial Artist and Retired Soldier, I've already figured out how to play this game."

Similar posts are not uncommon; many players enjoy documenting their journey from beginner to advanced. Li Aoz deliberately used a slightly exaggerated tone and included a screenshot of his character's stats panel in his main post, implying that the game was incredibly simple and that although it was his first time playing, he had already mastered it, and that Qiqiao Network was nothing special.

However, such arrogant lines don't seem to be uncommon, and they didn't attract any attention. Li Aoz wasn't worried, and he would continue to update the post.

"The work ahead is pretty monotonous. Upgrading, learning—well, it just so happens that Isaac doesn't have any plans to change careers, so he can just go back to his hometown for a while."

[Martial Artist] As a profession often associated with laborers, there are numerous ways to level up. Whether working as a security guard or Bounty Hunter, the earning efficiency is significantly higher. Of course, this also depends on the region and country; in a situation like the Frostplate Republic era...

"To be honest, I don't even know where Isaac's hometown is..."

Li Aoz opened his Personal Terminal and checked. "Oh?"

Six hours later, Li Aoz stood on the soil of Eerga City. He hailed a taxi, gazed at the scenery along the street, and couldn't help but sigh:

"What a coincidence."

Isaac's hometown happened to be in a village under the jurisdiction of Eerga City. Looking at it, it wasn't far from the farm where the White Obelisk was located, which made it very convenient for him to supervise and control the Path Building.

Seeing the bustling and prosperous scene on the street, Li Aoz thought of something and immediately switched to Disguise Mode, asking the taxi driver, "Hey, driver, I haven't been back for three years. My hometown seems to have changed a lot. Why is the neighborhood so lively?"

Perhaps all taxi drivers in the world love to chat. The driver took a sip of tea and immediately perked up. "Hey, you've come to the right person. You don't know, do you? Before, our wretched place was only mentioned in geography textbooks and the National Anthem. The Empire never really included us in their daily lives. But who would have thought that one day, half a year ago, a miracle happened on a farm in the countryside of Erga."

"Miracle?"

"It was a very mysterious and sacred White Obelisk that appeared on the ground overnight. This terrified the farmer. He thought it was some kind of military equipment that had fallen down and was afraid of radiation threats. He quickly called the police. And guess what? The obelisk not only did not cause any harm, but it also gave several farm workers superpowers."

Mentioning that miracle, the driver said enviously:

"Although it's only limited to moving heavy objects and briefly levitating off the ground, it's far from being at the level of a superhuman, but it's still a superpower, maybe even the legendary Aoneng —you know Li Aoz, right?"

"Li Aoz? I've heard of him, haven't I?" ' Isaac's' personality dismissed it. "Just a madman who blew himself up with a nuclear bomb and is now oblivious to his own fate."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Aoz mentally scoffed. "... What is this? I despise myself? Just how bad do others think I am?"

"Hey, you don't understand." The driver became interested. "Although it's not officially acknowledged, there's a high chance that Li Aoz was a talent cultivated by the Empire!"

"So what?" Isaac asked, puzzled.

The driver said calmly, "That means that the first people to lead people into space and challenge the blockade of Malefic Calamity were us, the Red Arrow People."

As a taxi driver, his words were truly righteous and awe-inspiring, instantly elevating the narrative to Grand Narrative and fearless level, commanding respect.

"To many Red Arrow People, or rather, ordinary people, the emergence of Li Aoz is like a giant star piercing the night sky. In the past, the days were pitch black, and even the slightest spark was seen as the sun."

The driver casually said:

"Look, at least 70 percent of the tourists attracted to these streets and alleys are here because they can awaken their Aoneng at the White Obelisk, and countless of them are influenced by Li Aoz."

"There's nothing special about this, is there? Playing with such an ethereal thing as arcane Aoneng is not as convenient as using firearms." ' Isaac ' waved his hand.

[Isaac, show some respect! Do you know who you've been recruited by?]

"Yes, that's exactly what you said."

As the car rounded the bend, a child seemingly awakened to gravity, clutching an umbrella, floated in the air, attracting the attention of tourists from out of town who stopped to take pictures.

"Before Li Aoz, Aoneng could only engage in specific combat and production labor. No one really respected them as superhumans. Ordinary people saw them as malaria and leprosy patients. As a result, the Empire had to enact laws to order professional academies to accommodate and educate Aoneng."

The driver, turning the steering wheel leisurely, said:

"But after Li Aoz appeared, our small, run-down city of Erga actually developed a sizable tourism industry because of the awakening of superpowers. Tourism boosted consumption, and hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and even real estate were all revitalized as a result."

Isaac chimed in, "I understand now. People don't discriminate against differences, they discriminate against poverty and backwardness."

"That's the truth. Even if this White Obelisk had appeared hundreds of years earlier without Li Aoz, the people would have just wanted to tear it down, thinking it was a curse."

The driver stepped on the brakes and brought the car to a smooth stop. "And now, people call it a blessing."

The driver opened the car door and politely tipped his hat to Li Aoz.

"Welcome home, soldier."

' Isaac ' got off the bus with his luggage, turned his head and looked at a green field. The Artificial Sun shone on the wheat field with a gray-white hue, giving it a sense of a steel jungle from a distance. He stepped on the dry yellow earth. This barren soil still requires farmers to burn straw and manually fill it with fertilizer to satisfy its needs.

This is a true reflection of most rural areas on the Azure Planet.

Having seen the lush forests of White Candle Star and the unique ecological farms of Magic Civilization, Li Aoz found this land utterly unappealing.

"I'm back."

Isaac breathed a sigh of relief, straightened his black military uniform, and walked straight ahead on the broken asphalt path that revealed the cement. A small, simple self-built rural house immediately came into view.

"Purr... Meow..."

Before he could get close, a tabby shorthair cat jumped up the fence, its tail swishing slightly, its gray eyes staring curiously at the visitor.