The meeting in Third City was much more relaxed. Song Zaiyi's city-lord aides were speaking freely, all voicing their opinions.
Compared with the Fifth City aides, who were constantly anxious, the Third City aides were spirited and brimming with drive. The appearance of the new bill had instead given them the feeling that they could finally show what they were capable of.
The reason was naturally the city's strength. Third City was now publicly recognized as Rising Sun City. Whether it was industrial development, the players' competitiveness outside the city, or its market reputation, it was almost the best in every regard!
In the New Realm, players born in Third City were extremely popular. The city lord's strict mandatory study missions had produced excellent results. Every player who left the city had at least two Life Skill specializations, and there were especially many players focused on gathering. As a result, both Private Factions and small teams greatly favored these versatile people.
After all, having a player proficient in gathering on a team often doubled the profits from wilderness exploration. Not to mention players skilled in medicine, forging, and leatherworking—they could turn many resources into cash. Consequently, Third City players could be seen everywhere in small-scale markets.
When players were highly competitive, the city's development naturally proceeded smoothly. After many players had established themselves to some extent, they would give back to the city, taking the initiative to return and establish trade markets. Some would even directly recruit new citizens as interns, giving them opportunities to earn points outside of regular work. As player productivity steadily rose, Third City's industries became increasingly diverse. Through this virtuous cycle, Third City was filled with flourishing vitality. Aside from Hua Xia City, it was practically the city with the best development momentum...
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