Warm-Up for the Engagement
"To make better items, you need better Artificers," Xu Huo said.
"Of course." The shopkeeper had a knack for business and was happy to say a few more words. "When it comes to making items, success rates matter. Sometimes people give their materials to an Artificer and end up with nothing but ruined materials. A bit of luck is involved."
Xu Huo nodded. After stepping outside, he was stopped by two young girls. "Sir, would you like to buy a flower sticker?"
The so-called flower stickers were palm-sized corsages made by gluing together tiny petals. They were more convenient than traditional corsages, since you could simply stick one onto your clothes. Small electronic components were embedded in the middle, and the miniature petals could be arranged into all sorts of patterns. The popular design that day showed two lovers leaning against each other. Xu Huo had already seen plenty of people wearing one.
"This one stays fresh for ten days!"
"If you meet a girl you like, just peel off the flower sticker and it turns back into a Platinum flower, a symbol of love. It'll bless you with good fortune in love!"
Young women passing by were the main buyers, but the girls had already stuck a flower onto his clothes, so he had no choice but to pay.
"Love is in the air at Platinum Eye lately, sir. You're sure to find love here!" The two girls were sweet talkers.
Xu Huo smiled and thanked them, then took a flyer from their hands. "The Magic Eye Fortune Telling House is really accurate! Last year, the Demon Eye Goddess predicted that the little princess of Platinum Eye would find love this year, and she was absolutely right. It's over on Two-Fifths Avenue, not far from