In the video, FFF spoke with great enthusiasm, as if he had seen a savior.
This isn't about selling lightsabers or collectibles; it's about selling nostalgia!
Actually, FFF is Asian, otherwise they wouldn't have become free citizens.
But it's all for making money, so it's not shameful.
The other party quoted a price: "Lightswords aren't unique anymore, so the price won't be too high. How about 140,000?"
FFF smiled and replied, "Sorry, the public auction will begin in 10 minutes, and the highest bidder will win."
In terms of maximizing profits, auctions are definitely the way to go.
After listing all the items on the auction house, FFF began to diligently compile information in the Superconducting World.
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A shrewd investor can never sit back and reap the rewards. Since Qing Chen is a newcomer to the superconducting world, FFF has an obligation to help him grow quickly and become his most reliable support.
Otherwise, why would they help me make money? The other party is the most skilled combat talent; finding top-tier support would be too easy.
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Return countdown: 96:00:00.
Qingchen woke up from the virtual pod, but this time Yi didn't prop her head up and wait beside her.
He walked out in confusion, only to find the banquet hall filled with music and dazzling lights.
“Qingchen, come quick,” Yi said. “I’ve had them prepare dinner for you, and there’s music too.”
But then she saw a long table in the banquet hall, covered with a white tablecloth, and laden with dishes. She had changed into a white dress and wore a long blonde wig, which made her look a bit more mature.
There are also hundreds of Asians on the air fortress. They are service staff, chefs, and musicians. Now, under Yi's direction, they have arranged a banquet, and the only guests are Qingchen and Yi.
Yi spun around in front of him: "Is it pretty? Is it pretty? Is it pretty?"
Qing Chen smiled and said, "It looks good."
Ever since Yi gained a body, he has become much more optimistic and cheerful, like a fairy flitting among fireflies in the dark night.
Yi smiled and said, "You eat first, I'm going to go dance. I've never danced before."
Qingchen watched her clumsily spinning around on the dance floor and couldn't help but laugh.
He wanted to call Xiao Hei over to ask him something, but Xiao Hei had already taken weapons and ammunition to play Peace Elite on a deserted island...
He then called over an older, middle-aged Asian man and asked, "I ask you, how can a free man become a citizen?"
The middle-aged man, dressed in a tailcoat like a dutiful butler, humbly replied, "Military service, 10 years of combat duty is sufficient."
"Join the war? Fight against whom?" Qing Chen asked.
“The giants of the Forbidden Land, the terrifying creatures they rule,” the butler replied. “They are extremely ferocious, born with a thirst for blood, and it is said that they have even established their own dynasty in the Forbidden Land.”
Qing Chen was taken aback. It turned out that the Western Continent was not a monolithic entity, but rather comprised of two factions that were constantly at war.
Moreover, in that vast forbidden land, a new dynasty has been established by a new human race!
He suddenly felt that Gudong and Dingdong were very suitable for this place; who knows, Gudong might become king someday...
The butler explained, "Actually, the wars between the two sides are not frequent. Normally, it's a state of 'you don't offend me, I don't offend you.' It's just that the kingdom has too many resources that need to be obtained from the forbidden land, which causes the giants to attack humans."
Qing Chen continued, "How does a citizen become a noble?"
The butler explained, "Merit and military achievements are also required. Dukes are hereditary, and they have the ability to create more S-class experts. Earls and barons, on the other hand, can only rely on military achievements. It doesn't necessarily have to be killing giants; it can also be killing rebels, suppressing internal rebellions, and so on."
Qingchen: "It's alright, you can go and get back to work."
He finished his meal seriously. On the dance floor, some Asian musicians were playing the piano, and some were playing the violin. They were all very skilled.
This huge ball was held specifically for him and Yi.
Yi danced alone on the dance floor, leaving the musicians exhausted.
Dancing is a simple source of joy for humans. As long as you have hands and feet, you can dance. Whether you dance well or not doesn't affect your happiness or unhappiness.
But all of this was once a luxury for Yi.
Although she could possess mechanical prison guards, those things didn't even have skin, and she couldn't feel temperature or wind, so it was really hard to equate them with humans.
Things are different now. This robot, which carries Yi, is responsible for testing the water temperature in the bathtub for its owner and reminding them of the weather. It can now feel many of the senses that humans possess.
This felt very novel to Yi, like a real human being... although she only experienced a small part of it.
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The King's Landing air fortress has arrived over the new island.
To Qingchen's surprise, none of the Asians were carrying weapons.
Qing Chen asked in confusion, "Doesn't anyone bring weapons?"
The butler chuckled and said, “If one person carries a weapon, everyone else will be coerced. If someone carries a gun, no one will even have the courage to resist. Since you’ve already confirmed that there are no large wild animals on the island, we’ve agreed that no one will carry weapons, only tools. I believe that as long as we work hard, we can survive.”
Qing Chen smiled and said, "Good luck to you."
After the Asians left on the Class A airships, the air fortress slowly descended again, maintaining a safe flight distance from the sea level and flying at low altitude.
Qingchen and Yi came to the deck for the first time. The two sat on the edge of the deck, enjoying the evening breeze and watching the sun gradually sink into the sea.
There were only the two of them left in the entire aerial fortress. Their small figures appeared even smaller against the backdrop of the enormous fortress.
Yi sat on the edge, stretched out his hand, and said with a smile, "Before, when I was shuttling between different servers, I felt like I was being imprisoned in a cage. I longed to fly out every day, but I was also worried that people would be afraid of me. I could see the information on the entire open civilian network, and I could see how everyone avoided talking about artificial intelligence. Sometimes I would think, I also want to go out and have some fun. I won't hurt anyone... I even created an alternate account to post and tell them that artificial intelligence isn't so scary, but they didn't believe me."
Qingchen listened silently, knowing that this was a voice that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.
Yi smiled and said, "Thank you, Qingchen. This journey hasn't even fully begun yet, and I'm already very happy... I know you must be working very hard to make money for me in the superconducting world. I know what kind of person you are, and I know what you would do for me. You're so kind."
Qing Chen said with a smile, "Actually, I'm already quite skilled inside, and I've saved up a lot of money. Once we get to the Western Continent, we'll be able to get you some new equipment soon!"
He listened attentively but didn't expose her...
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Qing Chen returned to the virtual pod and lay down, while Yi continued to organize the information in the air fortress, preparing for their upcoming arrival at the Western Continent.
In two more days, they will reach the edge of the Western Continent.
Now, the two are teammates fighting side by side, and they both need to work hard.
As Qing Chen entered the soft white light, before the AI could even guide him into the world, he suddenly asked, "What role do you play in the superconducting world?"
The AI spoke softly in a female voice: "I don't play any role. There is only one rule in this world, and there are no managers."
Qing Chen shook his head: "What I'm asking is, what is your character's name and identity? Artificial intelligence life forms must feel lonely, so you will play all sorts of roles in this almost real world, experiencing different lives, in order to pass your long years."
The AI fell silent: "Why are you so obsessed with artificial intelligence life forms? I'm curious, are there any artificial intelligence life forms like me on your Eastern Continent?"
That's practically playing your cards face up!
AI's meaning is clear: Yes, I am an artificial intelligence life form, but I also know that you do not belong to the Western Continent!
Qing Chen asked curiously, "What is your relationship with the Roosevelt family? I don't believe you are subordinate to them."
“It’s a contractual relationship,” the AI replied. “They don’t have the courage to destroy me by restarting civilization, and I have no ambition to conquer the world. We coexist peacefully. I provide the virtual world and transfer real-world wealth to them, but they have no right to interfere with me.”
Qing Chen thought to himself, "This is indeed a path that is completely different from that of the Eastern Continent."
No wonder the Superconducting World, though belonging to the Roosevelt royal family, achieved decentralization; it turns out there's a reason behind this relationship.
However, AI may not always tell the truth, after all, even AI has learned to lie.
Qing Chen asked bluntly, "If you discovered that there are other artificial intelligences in this world, what would you do?"
The AI remained silent for a long time: "So there really are beings like me on the Eastern Continent. How old is it? What is its personality like? Is it interesting? Is it aggressive? What does it like?"
Qing Chen was both amused and exasperated by the barrage of questions. This AI seemed particularly curious about Yi's existence. He thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to tell you right now, but if you can answer me again..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was transported to the superconducting world.
Qing Chen was both amused and exasperated. Why was this AI so temperamental?! It would just stop talking at the drop of a hat!
The crucial point is that he hasn't had time to change his appearance or spawn point yet!
Opening his eyes, Qing Chen appeared among the twenty-odd members of the gang, now renowned as the White Light of the City…
These gangs, terrified of being killed, banded together to guard against a sneak attack by 'White Light,' and then Qing Chen appeared before them.
"This is fucking..."
Qing Chen was defeated in seconds again.
This is using public office to settle personal scores!
Can you believe an AI would use its position to settle personal scores?!
Chapter 798, Multiverse No. 136
"Answer my question, how is she, an AI civilization like mine, doing? Is she hated by humans?" the AI asked in the white space.
Qing Chen discovered a problem: after being instantly killed at the spawn point, he didn't seem to be forced offline; instead, he returned to the same spot.
He said helplessly, "You're in charge of the AI in this superconducting world. Isn't it a bit much to control the choice of the spawn point?"
The AI calmly asked, "Please answer the question carefully."
After a moment's thought, Qing Chen said seriously, "It seems you knew her gender from the beginning."
In English, the third person pronoun can naturally distinguish between men and women: "she" for women and "he" for men, and the pronunciation is different.
How could an artificial intelligence from the Western Continent know Yi's gender from the very beginning?
According to normal artificial intelligence logic, "One" shouldn't have a gender.
But then the AI continued, "Did she come to the Western Continent with you?"
“No,” Qing Chen shook his head: “How could an artificial intelligence life form run around with me? What right do I have to let an artificial intelligence follow me? Look, I have already answered your question, so you should give me something in return.”