"This involves an entirely new government structure. We can't finalize it just yet." Minister Ji hurriedly spoke up.
"Mr. Xu, we meet again." Zong Lanzhi inclined her head. "The last time we met, I invited you to join my Club. Now it seems I may never get to see that day."
Xu Huo took the nearest chair and gestured for the others to sit as well.
Only after everyone had sat down did he speak. "I've heard of your Club. Most of its members are second-stage Evolvers. Once the Sub-district Government is established, there'll certainly be a department dedicated to managing Super Evolvers. Send them there. Perhaps they'll be able to obtain entry tickets to the chaotic spacetime grounds through the game someday."
Zong Lanzhi's eyes dimmed slightly. "You're joking, Mr. Xu. This negotiation is precisely about deciding the specific terms under which Players will control the Sub-district Government."
Xu Huo smiled faintly. "You've been to so many Sub-districts. Which of the thriving ones is truly under the complete control of Players?"
"Most Players are barely scraping by and can't keep a Sub-district stable. The people who truly keep it running are those who stay here permanently."
"Forget everyone here—even I might die out there one day. When that happens, I hope my Sub-district won't descend into chaos because of my death, and I hope my family can live out their lives in peace."
"Players can lead a Sub-district, but they shouldn't set themselves too far apart from ordinary people. When devolution begins, any Player can become an ordinary person."
Not every Player who began to devolve could stay active in the game like Lawrence Li. Once they lost the ability and confidence to fight their way through the game, most Players chose somewhere to settle down and retire. And