"The situation is turning grim," one said.
"Hasn't it always been like this?" came the reply.
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Eagles soar through the sky, fish dart in the shallow waters,...
This is a huge space.
It was perfectly square, and the walls on all sides were made of a slightly luminous silver material, like silver, but strangely, it didn't have a metallic feel and gave the impression of being more like glass.
There were only nine people in the nearly 200-square-meter room.
Li Changzhou, Yang Qinglan, Li Qianxia, Yaochi, and Zheng Qing were the four Taoist priests who presided over the golden light that emanated from the earth.
Li Qianxia supported Li Changzhou, while Yang Qinglan fed him blood beads. Li Changzhou endured the pain while trying to send the photos.
No problem, you can use it. There's no way to disable this skill in this space.
With my safety assured, the heartache seems to have lessened somewhat.
Special operations personnel, including Zheng Qing, whether overt or covert, stared in astonishment at Li Changzhou, who was pressing his hand to his chest.
It was initially thought that the four of them were physically too strong, with each one comparable to a top national player who had taken the path of physical enhancement. However, it now appears that it was only Li Changzhou's physical strength that raised the overall level.
Not only did it deplete the Taoist priests who were presiding over the Golden Light, but it also caused adverse reactions in him.
The Fairy Tree Romance
What a powerful physique!
If Li Changzhou were still in Phase 1, the Special Operations Bureau would immediately suspect that he was a 'violating player' as reported in the game, but he is in Phase 2.
The second phase is too mysterious.
If the first stage is the ocean, then the second stage is the entire universe. No matter how many years humanity develops, what we come into contact with is only the tip of the iceberg. There are countless skills, tools, and techniques to enhance physical fitness.
Every second, history is filled with countless moments, even right now.
The door opened, and someone came in to treat Li Changzhou.
"No need." Li Changzhou still refused. He breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand gently. The huge iron ball that had been sealed appeared out of thin air in this "glass space".
"Leave the rest to the professionals. I'll show you around." Zheng Qing glanced at Li Changzhou again and found that he was really handsome... no, really mysterious.
"Can we visit?" Li Qianxia asked curiously.
"To be precise, it's consumption." Zheng Qing walked in front, with the four of them following behind.
"There are many items here that can be brought into the game. Players of a certain level in the Special Operations Bureau can come here to purchase them. This time, thanks to the efforts of the four of you, you have been granted a purchase privilege, and you will receive a 20% discount."
"Only 20% off once?" Yaochi's tone was somewhat disdainful.
Zheng Qing gave a wry smile and explained, "The country's equipment will definitely be prioritized for the Special Operations Bureau. We must be stronger than the vast majority of ordinary players to ensure social stability. I hope you can understand."
Li Qianxia nodded repeatedly, agreeing with this viewpoint.
Most people, even gamers, do not want society to descend into turmoil and live a life where they dare not even leave their homes.
Zheng Qing's affection for Li Qianxia increased again.
She said, "When the items become more abundant or can be mass-produced in the future, the government will also give players who are not part of the Special Operations Bureau, but in a friendly way—like you—the right to come here to buy items."
The five people walked out of the room and walked straight ahead along the corridor where researchers came and went.
It's impossible to tell whether this place is inside a mountain, on the ground, in the deep sea, in the sky, or even somewhere like a honey pot world.
The honeypot world is almost unique, but Li Changzhou will not underestimate the power of the nation.
"How are the Japanese players?" Zheng Qing chatted casually, as the shopping mall seemed a bit far away.
"The ability is strange and powerful, but it's too predictable," Li Qianxia said.
In battles between players, skill information can sometimes give you a significant advantage. Even Li Changzhou would be cautious when facing a player who hasn't used any skills.
"The most important thing about a civilization is its culture. These cultures influence us and penetrate deep into the hearts of each of us. Therefore, many players' awakened instincts are related to culture. In the United States, there are 'Iron Man' and 'Spider-Man'."
"Does our country also have Taoism and Buddhism?" Yang Qinglan asked.
"Yes, there are even corpse-driving players." Zheng Qing looked like she had no memory of it, indicating that she had dealt with players who drove corpses or witnessed their grave-digging.
We walked for a while longer.
"We've arrived." Zheng Qing swiped her ID card, and a large door, only as thick as a palm, opened.
“This is a rare opportunity, so let’s take our time. After we’re done, I’ll take you to see the Classic of Mountains and Seas and the In Search of the Supernatural,” Zheng Qing said with a smile.
Inside the door was another passageway, with props and specimens floating in the culture tanks, making it look less like a shopping street and more like a laboratory.
"Why is it arranged like this?" Li Qianxia asked curiously, looking left and right.
"Players have all sorts of skills, and these are measures to prevent accidents from happening," Zheng Qing said, beginning to explain the first cultivation tank at the entrance.
"This is the Nine Yang Whip." She pressed a button, and an image popped up.
In the video, a soldier whose face is obscured cracks as he swings his Nine Yang Whip. Nine fireballs fly out from the whip, blasting nine craters into the ground, each the size of a basketball.
If one of nine of these explodes on the body, it can cause the person to burst open.
"Amazing!" Li Qianxia pressed her face against the culture tank.
"Originally priced at 1000 game coins, now 20% off, only 800."
It's equivalent to a regular B-level skill.
Players have a limited number of skill slots, with each player having only 6. Having this weapon is equivalent to having an extra skill.
As the saying goes, it's always good to have more skills, especially when you're risking your life, so the more skills you have, the better.
"Let me look again, let me look again!" Li Qianxia restrained her desire.
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