Luxury aircrafts dock at the flight platform, where someone is already waiting.

"Mr. Zhou, I've heard much about you, welcome! When my brother said you were coming, at first I couldn't believe it, I thought he was jesting..."

Tabo bears a slight resemblance to Lord Sand Sea, with a round head and corpulent.

He is slightly shorter, dressed in white with a green oversized shirt, striped skirt pants below, and gold-rimmed straw shoes on his feet, wearing a very stylish outfit.

Zhou Yi asked, "Are you and Lord Sand Sea blood brothers?"

"Not blood brothers, but better than blood brothers."

Tabo chuckled, "In the past, my brother and I mingled in the Dead Sea, but later we decided to venture separate ways in the east and west."

"My brother is sharp, adept at management and seizing opportunities, so he is expanding territories as a sea lord."

"I have no other talents, but I have a bit of knowledge in aesthetics. So, I found some undeveloped jadeites, and through our clan's catalyst, I enable their talents to rapidly unfold further. In Flower Town, my skills are quite suited."

He and Lord Sand Sea belong to the same species.

Both possess catalytic powers.

Taking advantage of the conversation, Zhou Yi probed, "Your species, I haven't seen many around? Are there few of you?"

"Indeed, few. In the Guangna Species, our branch is called 'Mutant Beast,' not known for warfare and robust life; we easily die young."

Tabo explained, "Our catalytic ability sounds alright, but it operates under harsh conditions, requiring the Dead Sea as a catalyst environment and causing extreme mutated pain and tearing during the process. Not only does it consume a lot of energy, but the success rate is also hard to guarantee."

"In terms of wilderness survival, not as effective as the Berserk of the Red Monster."

Zhou Yi thought this to be true.

Now, Lord Sand Sea is still busy transforming electric cats into Electric Souls, often in a depleted state, almost like being soul-sucked dry by work, often absent-minded.

Ask him to rest, and he won't agree, saying he doesn't want to miss this rare opportunity.

"Mr. Zhou, let me introduce you, this is Little Peach from our Club."

Tabo gestured with his claw.

A young girl next to him spoke energetically, "Hello, Mr. Zhou! I'm Little Peach!"

Little Peach appeared to be fourteen or fifteen years old, with naturally straight hair. The girl's features were still immature, but she was clearly pretty.

She wore an oversized pullover and shorts, with long legs, wearing flat shoes.

In terms of clothing, she was indistinguishable from the Old Humans.

It was unclear whether she wore perfume or used some skincare products, but there was a faint scent about her.

Zhou Yi used [Alert] and saw that the girl emitted a green glow, indiating she was a D or C level lifeform.

"Mr. Zhou, how about Little Peach acts as your guide? I'll be over here, somewhat of an eyesore."

Tabo introduced enthusiastically, "Despite her young age, Little Peach is a clever and well-behaved local flower lady, and also the star of our [April Club]."

Zhou Yi nodded.

He then took his leave.

Next, Little Peach led Zhou Yi and his group forward.

The flight platform was about 1000 meters from Huayi City's downtown area, surrounded by a pedestrian path flanked by flower beds, trees, and shrubs, forming a shaded path.

Along the way, there were many human vendors with fruit stalls, all attracting customers by playing harmonica or flute.

Just as rumored, many beautiful men and women surrounded tourists, speaking various languages and occasionally bursting into laughter.

Zhou Yi asked Little Peach beside him, "Is Tabo the owner of the April Club?"

"Yes."

The girl nodded, "Boss Tabo is a really good person."

Zhou Yi smiled, "What's good about him?"

"In our club, if the flower girls or boys are past their bloom, the boss still keeps them until they die. Other clubs aren't like that; once past the bloom they will be dismissed and discarded, many spend their later years in misery."

"Bloom period?"

"It's like this."

Little Peach explained, "Our flower girls, including the boys, are of the same Guangna Species, called 'Floral Face.' We develop from a floral form into a human form slowly."

"The characteristic of Floral Face is to look appealing with a unique scent. Once we transform into human forms, we enter the bloom period, usually lasting 3 to 5 years. But nowadays with advancements in maintenance techniques and medications, it can last up to 10 years—a lot longer than before."

The Floral Face girl said, "During the bloom period, we are most popular. Being beautiful and fragrant, and trained by each Club on how to talk and make people happy, combined with our special abilities to enhance these effects."

"So, during the bloom period, we accompany guests everywhere, participate in various events, or even get bought by some VIPs to serve them exclusively. During this stage, we earn a lot!"

"However, after the bloom period ends, we deteriorate quickly, aging rapidly. Like in my case, in about four years, I will turn into an old lady, and then I'll be despised. Because my physical strength will weaken, my appearance will deteriorate, and even my scent will turn unpleasant... Essentially, it's a pitiful time."

As she spoke of the bloom and decay periods, Little Peach was still smiling.

Zhou Yi silently listened, observing his surroundings.

By this time, he had entered Huayi City.

The city was spaciously planned, almost a satellite city in its dispersed structure, with quiet, smooth streets and closely packed buildings—though mostly not very tall.

Huayi City mixed various architectural styles; there were dome-topped onion-shaped auditoriums, as well as Gothic bell towers, Chinese classical carved eaves, Roman columns, and Greek temples.

Each building had its own distinct sign, either carved from rhombic stones or made from more expensive metals, shining bright even during the day.

The signs were inscribed in the common language of the East and Western Continents, representing various clubs.

Apart from shops, hotels, restaurants, and bars, the rest were all sorts of clubs, all elaborately and exquisitely crafted.

Zhou Yi looked at Little Peach, "What kind of services do these clubs provide?"

The girl said, "Varied, different clubs offer different services."

"Like that one."

She pointed to a rhombic stone sign erected across the street, engraved with a blooming flower.

"That's the Sweet Club, specializing in sleeping services, where the flower girls and boys are very good at sleeping with various guests, and they have a very good reputation."

"You see, that flower represents the range of the club's operations. If it's flowers, it indicates sleeping services; if leaves, it means only companionship and emotional services without sexual relations. These are the two branches of the club."

Xiaotao said, "Our April Club is of the leaf kind."

Zhou Yi looked around.

Indeed, he saw the distinction between flowers and leaves on the club's signboard, both symbols were very conspicuous, clearly indicating the scope and content of services provided.

"Actually, these two branches have been developed over many years. Sometimes the flower type is popular, sometimes the leaf type becomes mainstream. Now, both have their own audiences."

The Floral Face girl counted with her fingers, "Generally, the flower type is about fast-paced and getting straight to the point, with relationships maintained for a very short time. The leaf type experience is more delicate and in-depth, usually much longer in duration."

Zhou Yi understood.

The former is purely physical, while the latter leans towards true love.

He was a bit puzzled, "Is Flower Town developed to this extent just by these clubs? Are there no other industries?"

"Yes."

Xiaotao said, "Actually, the floral tools of Flower Town are also important, I'll take you for a visit."

Then she walked into a small shop next door.

Inside, the shelves were filled with various types of flowers, most of which were housed in glass containers, but there were also some in pottery and silver.

The owner was an old man with a spotted face, dozing off, with a distinct elderly rotting smell about him.

"This is the floral tool shop."

Xiaotao whispered, "The owner used to be a flower youth, just now he is in his declining flower period."

She pointed to a small glass jar filled with many red petals, "Like this item, it looks like a decoration, but actually, it is a sharpener that can whittle things."

Xiaotao took a branch from beside her and inserted it into the mouth of the glass jar.

Then, the petals inside began to spin rapidly, like blades, making a hissing friction sound.

Xiaotao took out the branch.

Its tip had become sharp.

"And this one."

The girl picked up another flower. This one had not bloomed yet, just a yellow bud, with a long stem wrapped in a kind of hemp rope.

She pulled the string hanging below.

Then the bud suddenly grew larger and turned into a large flower with dense petals, over a meter in diameter.

"It's actually an umbrella."

Xiaotao tied the string back.

The large yellow flower slowly closed up and gradually returned to its bud form.

Zhou Yi was very interested.

These floral tools are quite interesting.

He picked up a small glass case nearby, about the thickness of two fingers, with a purple flower soaked in liquid inside, but the mouth of the case was wrapped in copper, so it was not recognizable as any tool from its appearance.

"Xiaotao, what is this?"

"Oh, that's a sparking flower."

"Can it produce fire?"

"Yes."

"You shake it, then open the cap."

Zhou Yi did as she described.

During the shaking, the purple flower seemed to awaken and stretch out, a spring on the cap, and when pulled, the stamen of the purple flower appeared, then a flame burst out upward.

A floral tool lighter!

Zhou Yi curiously asked, "Are these floral tools expensive? But why haven't I seen them in many cities? Is it because it's too far from the Western Continent to the East Continent?"

"That's not it, they are very cheap, but hard to maintain."

Xiaotao explained, "The biggest difference from ordinary tools is that floral tools need to be maintained like living flowers; watering is the most basic, then they need nutrient solutions, some also require suitable temperatures for storage, others need a certain amount of light. It's hard for people from other places to maintain them, so the tools quickly wither and become ineffective."

"So even though they are common and cheap local items, and everyday consumables, it's hard to sell them in large quantities to distant places because they have high maintenance and storage requirements."

Now I see.

Zhou Yi nodded.

Just considering the spring-like climate of Flower Town alone, once these floral tools leave, they'd likely find it hard to adapt to environments elsewhere.

It's a tool heavily influenced by regional factors.

But Xiaotao also mentioned that the most important exports are the flower girls and flower boys of Floral Face.

Zhou Yi decided to experience a club to see what it was all about.

He asked, "Do you have any club recommendations?"

"New customers mostly go to the flower type; older customers go more towards leaf type. Start with the flower type!"

Xiaotao's eyes sparkled, and she gave a thumbs-up, "Then go to the Weather Club! Their soup and rice are super delicious!"

"..."

Zhou Yi fell silent.

You're supposed to show me around a club, and you're talking about how good their porridge is?

Half an hour later.

Zhou Yi was huffing as he finished a bowl of soup and rice.

The flower girl beside him said, "Eat slowly... let's not eat anymore, let's play instead."

Don't say, you really shouldn't say.

This soup and rice is indeed tasty!

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