Chapter 71 Bird in a Cage

Chapter 70 Doctor Da Vinci <TOC> Chapter 72 The Retirement Attempt of Enhancers

Translator: SumTLMan

Zhou Yi personally went downstairs to welcome the first batch of customers visiting Jade Emerald City.

“Welcome, welcome, feel free to look around.”

Qian Su, wearing the purple wool hat gifted by Zhou Yi, smiled and said: “Mr. Zhou, Jade Emerald City is a genuine Dead Sea Abomination. Its second-generation offspring are openly available for residence—I’ve been here twice and didn’t hear a thing about it. If I hadn’t stayed in Sand Port this time, I would have almost missed this great opportunity.”

Zhou Yi explained: “This opening was a decision made not long ago.”

For the convenience of external understanding, the promotional approach for Building No. 2 was ultimately set as second-generation Abominations.

Qian Su glanced at the two companions beside her, then focused her gaze on Zhou Yi: “Mr. Zhou, could you briefly talk about why you’re willing to open up such a rare resource?”

“Of course, for money.”

Zhou Yi said with a righteous expression.

The young merchant girl was stunned, and the two companions beside her laughed.

“Chairman Zhou is straightforward.”

“Very Honest.”

Zhou Yi smiled slightly and introduced to the three: “Building No. 3 of Jade Emerald City is about to be completed, and Building No. 4 has also started construction. Although these are the offspring nurtured by the Dead Sea Abomination, they are like babies born to various lifeforms, currently in a state of ignorance, without any other consciousness.

“After some experimentation, I found these harmless high-rise buildings are excellent residences in themselves. As you all know, the Dead Sea Abomination grows very slowly. Abominations like these baby forms are completely harmless for at least a hundred years because they will sleep and absorb Dead Light from nature.”

One of them, a middle-aged man wearing a windproof hat, draped in a black coat, and with a big belly, looked up at Building No. 2: “Indeed, compared to your Jade Emerald City building, it’s much smaller. But after all, it’s an Abomination; even the babies are so huge.”

He continued: “Such Abomination high-rises are a novel and fashionable thing for most people. If promoted, they might become the new winter trend in the Sand Port area.”

Taking the opportunity, Qian Su introduced: “Mr. Zhou, this is Boss Sha. Boss Sha is a famous big businessman in Sand Port, with connections across various industries. If you want to find someone in the Sand Port area or handle some special goods, just look for Boss Sha; he’s the know-it-all of Sand Port.”

“I wouldn’t dare say that,” Boss Sha said with a broad smile: “Just making a living, relying on everyone’s help. Businessmen, businessmen, everything in this line is negotiable. Chairman Zhou is the real powerhouse; in just a few months, you’ve turned Grub Grain Town upside down. Please take care of us in the future.”

Zhou Yi replied: “Boss Sha, you’re too kind.”

He used [Alertness] to observe that both people brought by Qian Su emitted a faint white light.

They are both Enhancers.

“And this is Senior Zheng Tao.”

Qian Su walked to the other person’s side and said with a smile: “Uncle Zheng is an experienced grain merchant. The grain he handles has entered dozens of cities. Mr. Zhou likes to eat, so you should get along well with Uncle Zheng; he also loves researching gourmet food.”

“Oh, then we must have a good chat.”

Zhou Yi looked at Uncle Zheng.

He was the oldest among the three, looking to be sixty or seventy years old, with gray hair and beard, age spots, and wrinkles on his face.

The old man was wearing thick clothes and a felt hat; his eyes were somewhat cloudy, but his smile appeared very kind: “Hello, hello.”

Qian Su added from the side: “Uncle Zheng used to lead caravans traveling far and wide, escaping death multiple times. Now, at the high age of 44, he is still very interested in new things. When he heard about Jade Emerald City, he took the initiative to join us.”

Only then did the old man say: “I want to live here during the winter; is that possible?”

Zhou Yi nodded: “Of course.”

He felt emotional; people in the wasteland era really look old. Clearly in their prime, yet they already look like they’ve been retired for many years.

By age calculation, he should actually call him Little Zheng.

“Thank you.”

The old man showed a happy smile: “As people get older, they like quiet places. Qian Su said it’s very warm here, and no one disturbs me; it suits me well. I wonder how much it will cost?”

Zhou Yi didn’t expect the other party to be so direct, so he simply said: “Since it’s a trial stay, Building No. 3 of Jade Emerald City won’t charge any fees this time. Just provide some seeds, which can also improve the current lack of green plants in Jade Emerald City.”

“Oh, that’s good.”

Uncle Zheng came to his senses: “As for seeds, I have quite a few at home. I’ll find some suitable for the environment here and try to grow as many as possible.”

He hadn’t even seen the rooms yet but had already decided.

Zhou Yi led the three to visit the model rooms in Building No. 2.

There were still a few vacant rooms here, not much different from the under-construction Building No. 3.

Zheng Tao was very pleased with the lighting, heating, hot and cold water, and simple toilet facilities: “When people get older, they fear cold and heat; wearing too much and easily falling. At home, they fear dryness and smoke from the fire; here, it’s just right and comfortable.”

Boss Sha stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, staring blankly at the Dead Sea.

From this angle, he could see monsters fighting in the mist.

“Fantastic, fantastic!”

Boss Sha stared intently at the life-and-death battle on the Dead Sea: “Observing the fierce hunting among the Light Absorber species at close range, having such excitement throughout the winter—it’s much better than those fabricated beast arenas!”

Zhou Yi was puzzled.

Does this guy enjoy this sort of thing?

But since ancient times, humans have watched cockfights and dogfights; now the new humans watch monster fights—it doesn’t seem inappropriate.

“Chairman Zhou.”

Boss Sha turned around, unabashedly expressing his excitement and joy: “This is a baby Abomination, which means it will be protected by its parent, Jade Emerald City, right?”

“Correct.”

Zhou Yi silently ordered the expulsion of monsters.

After Jade Emerald City Building No. 1 received the order, nearby aerial units rose one after another, launching a round of small-scale bombing warnings at the monsters fighting along the Dead Sea’s edge.

After daytime fireworks.

The area immediately became clean; the scenery outside the window returned to tranquility.

“Just like this, the monsters near Jade Emerald City are now very disciplined.”

Zhou Yi explained slightly.

Boss Sha muttered to himself beside him: “This is the feeling, exactly this feeling.”

He slightly restrained his expression and said solemnly: “Chairman Zhou, you seem to be a person of extraordinary background. You may not realize that ordinary people feel extremely fearful and powerless when facing the Light Absorber species. Even with immense wealth and guards by their side, encountering a Light Absorber is still a matter of life and death.

“The vast majority of people, even if they have the corresponding resources and financial power, cannot complete the high-pressure training of Enhancers, endure the pain and rejection of enhanced bodies, and need to take medicine regularly—human flesh is ultimately fragile.

“For the powerful Light Absorber species, humans are like ants that can be stepped on at any time. They are high above, passing by the city, overlooking humans as if watching birds in a cage.

“Ordinary people’s fear of them has become an instinct to flee.

“But here.”

Boss Sha walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, spread his fingers against the glass, and poked at the distant Dead Sea through the glass: “They are the ones being observed.

“This experience—even if it costs a lot of money—people are willing.”

Zhou Yi vaguely understood something.

The other two were freely visiting inside Building No. 2, so Zhou Yi finally had a chance to talk to Qian Su.

“Mr. Zhou, the townspeople you hired are handing out that flyer everywhere. It’s quite a big move; paper isn’t cheap. It immediately caused a scramble because the paper itself can be reused.

“I took the opportunity to recommend it and brought these two over to have a look. I didn’t expect you to be serious.”

Qian Su chuckled lightly and then whispered: “These two have unusual identities.

“Boss Sha is the nephew of the former mayor of Sand Port, specializing in black market transactions.

“Zheng Tao’s situation is more complicated. He used to be a grain merchant in Tianjin, operating farms and grain businesses. As he got older, his health deteriorated; it’s said he has a terminal illness and won’t live for two more years. He came to Sand Port to spend his last years quietly, but many people are eyeing his inheritance, watching him like tigers—making him very unhappy.”

The girl said: “He came to Jade Emerald City to quietly live out his final days.

“These two have considerable influence; their move-in will help with publicity.”

Zhou Yi immediately understood.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Qian Su hesitated for a moment but still spoke: “Mr. Zhou, I have always been a traveling merchant without a fixed place. I also hope to have a residence here.

“Usually, ‘Mission’ and I deliver and purchase goods everywhere, but we will come back for some days each month so customers can find us.”

Zhou Yi thought this was no big deal:

She has helped a lot, and he should show some appreciation.

He said: “I reserved a room for you; you can choose the floor in Building No. 2 or 3. You can come and stay anytime, use it for business or as a combination of business and residence. Unlike those temporary residents, that room will always be reserved for you, no matter when you come.”

Qian Su immediately beamed with joy: “Thank you! You’re as generous as ever! Then I’ll choose the left-side room on the first floor near the gate in Building No. 3.”

Just like that, Qian Su’s small shop officially settled down in Jade Emerald City.

Chapter 70 Doctor Da Vinci <TOC> Chapter 72 The Retirement Attempt of Enhancers

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