Highly Playerized City
Of course, people walked along the ground too, but gusts of air frequently shot up from beneath their feet, sending them flying. Robots were everywhere as well.
Some kept the roads clean, others greeted customers inside and outside shops, and still others offered directions to passersby at intersections... An electronic screen on an oval-shaped craft flying overhead displayed a recruitment notice:
"Rongxin Group is now hiring high-paying professional players in the arts. Models, singers, and performers are all welcome. Successful applicants will receive a safe Ticket from our company."
A few steps farther on, a Holographic Projection in a public space displayed a beautiful woman in a nurse's uniform, smiling sweetly. "Family Portrait Potion Company urgently seeks new Players willing to participate in trials of a new drug. Applicants will have a chance to receive the latest Evolution Potion developed by Stellar Pharmaceutical Research Group."
Not far ahead was a clearly advertised item trading market. The electronic screens displayed only household items, and many housewives were browsing inside.
"Got more than you can take in?" someone asked, sidling up behind him with a sly grin.
Xu Huo glanced back at him. "Did you buy your items here?"
The skinny monkey grinned and gave him a thumbs-up. "I knew I couldn't fool you, bro. You're stronger than the other Players on the train. Ahem, I've always admired the strong, so I was hoping we could be friends."
Xu Huo kept walking. "I don't have time."
"There's plenty of time. I'll talk while you walk. If you like what you hear, listen; if not, just tune me out." The skinny monkey caught up with him, grinning. "Don't let the prosperity fool you. That's all just for show. Newcomers from out of town can easily get taken advantage of."
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