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At night, Xianzhou Luofu came alive with activity, especially around the various public squares.
Under the glow of pristine streetlights, performers took to the streets. While playing alongside Serval, Bochang even caught a glimpse of Sushang and her performer friend Guinaifen.
Currently unaware of Guinaifen's name, Bochang simply perceived her as a vibrant young woman full of enthusiasm.
After finishing their piece...
Serval decided to take a break. Bailu, March 7th, and Stelle, who had been walking along the edges holding payment QR codes, could also rest for a moment.
Initially, like Qingque, they intended just to enjoy the music from the sidelines. However, seeing many people offering tips changed their minds.
Unlike typical street performers, Serval hadn't prepared any QR code or collection bowl. This left listeners unsure how to pay after enjoying a rock tune, resorting to dropping cash on the ground.
Some passersby even tried sneaking away with it. Upon noticing this...
Taking matters into her own hands, March 7th promptly produced her payment QR code.
Serval didn't mind; she wasn't performing for profit. As a blonde elder sister from the prestigious Landau family, she was already a wealthy heiress. The few million credits she carried with her were more than sufficient for her needs.
Being confined on a small planet like Belobog year-round had led to credit points being quite devalued. One Winter City Shield equaled only fifty credits. With just one hundred thousand Winter City Shields, one could acquire five million credits—a mere drop in the bucket for someone from the Landau family.
Bailu and others helped collect payments while Qingque, after enjoying some rock music, hastily departed with her teleportation ring. She mentioned wanting to gift this experience to Master Diviner.
"Aiya... Making money is pretty easy, huh?" March 7th grinned.
Just by walking around with her QR code, she received over a thousand credits. Combined, Stelle, March 7th, and Bailu likely earned tens of thousands of credits within moments. This nearly matched the average monthly wage of Xianzhou residents.
"Well, it's all thanks to Bochang and Serval's exceptional skills."
As Bailu spoke, she removed the payment QR code from her head.
Due to her short stature, the dragon girl had no choice but to carry the QR code on top of her head while walking around. Fortunately, with her dragon horns, it was quite convenient to hang it there.
Stelle nodded in agreement, "That's true. Look, none of the other performers have such large crowds nearby."
"Could it be... because you two are just really good-looking?" Bochang silently quipped to himself.
Whether it's artists, influencers, or celebrities, having high attractiveness always provides an inherent advantage. After all, appearance enthusiasts can be found everywhere.
March 7th, Stelle, Serval, and Bailu were naturally captivating individuals. When they performed together, it inevitably drew larger audiences.
And Bochang wasn't lacking either, attracting his fair share of female fans. Combined with their impressive musical skills, the crowd surrounding them couldn't help but shower them with gold coins generously.
Taking a deep breath, Bochang put down his bass guitar, stood up, and gazed into the distance, saying, "There sure are a lot of performers here... I've never visited this public square at night before; I didn't realize it could get so lively."
In the leisurely public square,
a sea of people flowed continuously. Adults with children, couples strolling together, and large families out on outings were all present.
The atmosphere was bustling with lively chatter.
Street performances of various sizes were surrounded by crowds.
Bochang's performance, in particular, drew multiple layers of spectators—three deep inside and three more beyond them.
It garnered immense attention.
Serval shook her head, "There weren't this many people yesterday."
With the Stellaron Disaster resolved, Xianzhou Luofu was steadily recovering across all areas.
"Tomorrow, there will likely be even more crowd," Bochang remarked.
As he spoke, they suddenly heard the sound of drums and cymbals crashing from afar.
"Don't miss out as you pass by! Dear friends and neighbors, today Guinaifen and my good friend Sushang will perform a chest-breaking stone act for everyone!"
People everywhere enjoy gathering for spectacles; it is a common tradition irrespective of location.
Bochang paused their performance, and numerous individuals began streaming towards Guinaifen's show.
The distance between the two spots wasn't significant.
From where he stood, Bochang immediately spotted Guinaifen.
Standing there was a golden-eyed girl with long orange hair styled in a high, slanted ponytail. She wore a red-dominated dress.
At that moment...
Guinaifen was energetically drumming and beating cymbals.
March 7th tiptoed to peer over the crowd. "I think I heard Sushang's name... Isn't she a cloud knight? How did she start performing chest-breaking stunts?"
"Not sure," Bochang speculated. "Maybe it's her off-hours, seeking some extra income on the side, or perhaps someone asked her, and she couldn't refuse."
"Is Sushang the one wielding the hammer?" March 7th continued, still struggling due to her height.
Even on tiptoes, the pink-haired girl couldn't see Guinaifen, completely blocked by passersby.
"Ah... not certain, but I feel like Guinaifen is more likely the hammer wielder." Bochang blinked thoughtfully.
"Why do you say that?" March 7th asked, puzzled.
"Because Guinaifen has already lifted the hammer," Bochang replied.
The crowd was too dense. Despite being tall, even Bochang couldn't spot Sushang amidst the throng.
It became clear then.
Sushang had likely already lain down with the stone slab on her chest,
preparing for the "breaking stones over the body" act.
Bailu tugged at Bochang's sleeve and said, "Can you hold me too? This miss wants to watch the stone-breaking performance."
"Sure..." As Bochang lifted the dragon little girl, she comfortably squinted her eyes. Glancing around, Bochang suggested, "March, Stelle, why don't we move closer for a better view?
"Serval, would you like to join us or stay here to rest?" he added.
As the lead singer and guitarist, Serval's role was quite demanding.
"No need, this spot is perfect. If I leave, someone else might claim it by the time I return." The blonde woman declined Bochang's offer graciously.
Seeing her response...
Bochang didn't insist further and led March 7th, Stelle, and Bailu away.
Meanwhile, Serval simply took out her water bottle and sipped some liquid to soothe her throat.
Weaving through the crowded throng, Bochang relied on his swift pace to reach Guinaifen and Sushang's performance spot. As he had anticipated, he secured a prime viewing position.
Big Pillow Li was already lying across a low, long wooden table, clutching a large slate against his chest. Guinaifen held a phone tripod in one hand and a hammer in the other, seemingly streaming live.
Bailu observed Big Pillow Li with trembling eyes and said, "Bochang, it looks like Sushang is quite frightened."
Fear was understandable, after all...
High attack and low defense were common traits among performers. Increasing attack power tends to be easier than bolstering defense.
Moreover, being straightforward, Sushang had chosen a remarkably thick slate, about one or two fists wide. Without applying significant force, it would be impossible to break such a sturdy barrier.
"Don't flatten her chest," Bochang muttered inwardly.