"Is this the Floating City we're going to..." Tao Yu sat on the motorboat, watching as the view rapidly rose, a hint of sentiment in his eyes.
He had only entered the Inner City for the first time not long ago, and now he was about to see the world in the Floating City...
As they ascended, Tao Yu became parallel with the base of the Floating City and saw angles that were invisible from below.
"The area under the base of the Floating City should be various factories?"
Off to the side, he could see the surface of the base, where colossal mechanical structures were rotating, giant gears and grand pendulums seeming to represent terrifying energy changes with every movement, making click-clack sounds.
Ordinary steel strength wouldn't be able to withstand such immense tension; the entire city must be integrated with Yuan Force materials.
But since he could only see the surface without a view inside, he could only speculate.
The view continued to rise, and Tao Yu saw the above scene of the Floating City for the first time.
The Inner City was already somewhat modern, with buildings in abstract and bizarre shapes.
However, the space above the Floating City was the epitome of the next generation scene!
Hovering cars and similar floating motorboats flashed by from time to time, along with rotating vast spheres in the void.
Various space-style smooth curving buildings and tunnels interconnected, forming an overall structure like a Möbius strip.
But it seemed Sun Shiyu had considered Tao Yu's situation and didn't brazenly parade him through the streets.
Instead, they increased their altitude again, zooming by from the sky and finally descending towards a secluded courtyard villa nestled in the woods.
"There aren't many skyscrapers in the Floating City after all, but rather various courtyards; the comfort level isn't on the same level..." Tao Yu also felt somewhat moved, noting that aside from a few functional buildings in the central area and one huge sphere suspended in the air, the rest that he saw were various estates and courtyards, each spaced widely apart with plenty of private space.
Looking at the exquisite three-story villa in front of him, Tao Yu deduced that this must be where the brother and sister lived, separate from the other family members.
As the motorboat landed, Tao Yu saw a mature curly-haired beauty dressed in a maid's uniform approaching him gracefully.
Despite the maid's uniform, she exuded a dignified air thanks to the glimpses of skin at her collar and the cinched waist, yet it also added a touch of allure.
However, Tao Yu, having undergone trials and tribulations with a young, rich woman, easily controlled his gaze, refraining from ogling.
"Greetings, Master Tao, I am Lalei, the head maid here. If Master Tao has any needs in the future, you may address them to me. Now, I will take Master Tao to meet the young master and miss."
Lalei bowed slightly to the just alighted Tao Yu, speaking in a gentle tone.
She probably looked after the two since they were young.
Tao Yu responded politely,
"Then I shall trouble you."
He wouldn't get carried away just because of her courtesy.
Truth be told, although she was just a head maid, her status in the Floating City meant that even if she went to the Inner City, she would surely receive respectful treatment from the top people there.
The most important thing was that Tao Yu's Spirit Perception could feel just how strong the head maid was—very strong indeed!
It was best not to show any hostility.
"Master Tao's 'Meditation Technique' practice is quite solid, and your Spirit Perception is very strong," said Lalei using her gentle voice as she led the way.
"Far from it," Tao Yu humbly replied.
"I am not just being polite. When the 'Meditation Technique' reaches a certain level, the gathering of thoughts can enhance Spirit Perception..."
Lalei's tone remained soft, giving Tao Yu a warm feeling inside, like the classic girl-next-door.
Smart kid, I've peeked at you too, but you didn't give me a heads-up, and you've also seen me peeking at your sister before I mastered Meditation Technique, yet you weren't afraid I'd get my legs broken.
Really twisted humor!
Seeing Tao Yu's somewhat embarrassed expression, Sun Shiqing's smile grew even more brilliant, the corners of her mouth clearly curving into a mischievous arc.
"Oh~, look at you, seems like you've realized something, why won't you even dare to look at me? It's not like Larell caught you peeking and reminded you, huh~"
Her teasing, elongated tone instantly turned Tao Yu's expression wooden.
After reaching a certain level of social death, nothing really mattered, just bring it on, I can take it.
"Alright."
It was Sun Shiyu who spoke up to interrupt Sun Shiqing's teasing.
"You're the older sister, you're the boss."
Sun Shiqing didn't argue. She sprang up from the couch, slipped on some puppy slippers, and then turned to head upstairs.
While walking, she still waved her hand,
"I'm going to take a shower, it's gonna be a long one, you two go at it."
Hearing Sun Shiqing's openly encouraging words, whatever grumblings Tao Yu had vanished, and he sneakily glanced at Sun Shiyu again.
She doesn't seem to mind, could there really be a chance...
"Larell already told you off, why're you still peeking?"
Sun Shiyu turned around and looked at Tao Yu with some puzzlement.
"Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help it..."
"Just look openly."
Before Tao Yu could even finish, his face stiffened at Sun Shiyu's words.
What does that mean?
"Idiot, if your legs aren't broken yet, it's because I don't really mind it."
Sun Shiyu gave Tao Yu a look and then stretched, ending her meditation pose.
The movement of stretching and pulling at her T-shirt directly made Tao Yu look, just as she said, openly and honestly.
"Come on, let's test your skill, see if you've made any progress."
Sun Shiyu patted the space beside her on the couch, completely indifferent to Tao Yu's fervent gaze and even deliberately stuck out her chest a bit.
"Alright, but my skill level has increased, I'm afraid you might not be able to handle it."
Tao Yu warned her.
"Who do you think I am? Looking down on me, are we..."
Sun Shiyu was unfazed, quite confident in herself.
Indeed, she had never been obsessed with that kind of 'reward,' just treated it as occasional relaxation, and was also interested in the finesse of controlling spiritual energy during reward and punishment.
Tao Yu silently looked at his Yuan Force which had returned to several hundred thousand after his trip to the Inner City, chose without hesitation the secondary deification of "Taming Technique," and thought, bring it on, who's afraid of whom...
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