Chapter 181 - INITIAL EFFECT OF THE ADVERTISEMENT (I)
Chapter 181 – INITIAL EFFECT OF THE ADVERTISEMENT (I)
A CERTAIN advertisement blew up overnight in the game forum of Arcadia. It was that of an ancient building surrounded by different kinds of flowers. In front of it was a lake. The scene was very picturesque. It was enough to attract the attention of many players. But then the scene changed to the inside of the building and the video just became even more attention grabbing.
The interior of the building was as detailed and magnificent as the outside. But what caught everyone's attention was the beautiful female NPCs inside. There were some who were playing the guqin, some were playing the bamboo flute, and the rest were dancing. Every NPC was wearing a beautifully designed robe. Especially the ones who were dancing. The way the fabric of their robe moved as they danced invoked certain fantasies in male players. While the female players were attracted by the beautiful music.
They thought that would be all. But then the last NPC appeared. It was a black haired female elf. 'She' was tall with a slim waist and slender legs. The red robe 'she' wore was the most magnificent but it didn't look gaudy. Because perfectly matched the charm of the black haired elf. Then 'she' danced. And 'she' simply commanded everyone's attention. That's how captivating 'she' was. After she spoke and everyone heard 'her' sweet voice, there's only one thought in everyone's mind; 'I want to go to this building!'
At the end of the video, the name [Yuexing] was printed. And then followed by it were the numbers, 9.21. With these, it could be inferred that the name of the building was 'Yuexing' and that it would open for business on the 21st of September.
Everyone's spirit was boiling with excitement after that. It could be seen on the comments of players on one of the top post on the forum right now titled; [Yuexing – the place where the beautiful elf sister is waiting].
[The title of this post is really well-deserved. +1 to the original poster.]
[That advertisement was really beautiful. It almost seemed like it came from a movie.]
[Of course it would. Why would Moonlight Media make an ugly advertisement when they're promoting a new in-game business?]
[I just want to talk about the beautiful elf sister! Could we really see her when we go that Yuexing place?]
[Should be. I'm already preparing my crystal coins just to be sure that I'll be able to go.]
[Do you think there would be an entrance fee?]
[It definitely will. You will be served by pretty NPCs. It's just right to pay an entrance fee.]
[But is it really that kind of place? It was never mentioned that it was. Besides, when did Arcadia ever had an in-game business like that?]
[Who knows? Maybe it came along with the new update.]
[I don't care, I just want to see the beautiful elf sister. Sister, wait for me, I'll be there to visit you soon!]
Comments like those prevailed under the forum post. And just like Luo Yan wanted, his advertisement turned out to be really a big hit.
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A building very similar to a pantheon was on top of a huge white cloud floating in the sky. Of course, the cloud was not just an ordinary cloud. What kind of cloud could hold a huge building on top of it? There were even flowers and trees growing on the cloud as if it was a very nutritious piece of land.
Right now, a figure could be seen flying towards one of the top open window of the pantheon like building. She had long flowing golden hair. She was wearing a white toga like dress, showing off her perfect curves. Her exposed white skin looked soft and creamy. Her sky blue eyes looked like it could easily hook anyone. Her full lips had a natural red tint that could easily attract anyone. On her back were three pairs of pure white wings.
This female player was none other than the famous Song Liuli – the one considered as the number one goddess in the game.
She entered the wide window and effortlessly landed on the floor. The moment she did, the wings behind her back turned into pieces of light. It scattered and disappeared. Her eyes immediately focused on the young man sitting behind a desk, reading some papers.
The young man had golden brown hair. His pair of light blue eyes were behind a pair of golden-rimmed glasses. Just like Song Liuli, he was also wearing all-white. Because white costumes were standard for being a member of team Celestials. Yes, this building was their headquarters. And the young man with the glasses was the team's famous strategist – Duan Yu.
Song Liuli walked towards the desk and sat on it.
"Li Li, sit properly on a chair," Duan Yu said in a tone as if talking to a petulant child, he didn't even lift his face from the papers he was reading.
Song Liuli immediately pouted. "Ah Yu, we haven't seen each other for a long time and that's the first thing you say to me? You won't even look at me! How could you be so heartless?"
Duan Yu sighed helplessly when he heard that. He finally put down the paper he was holding and looked at the girl sitting on the desk. And was once again struck by her beauty. No matter how long they've known each other, she could always make his heart flutter just by one glance. Until she opened her mouth, that is.
"Li Li, we just saw each other yesterday," he reminded unless she really did forget.
"Exactly! We haven't seen each other for more than 10 hours. Shouldn't you miss me?" Song Liuli said, in a tone that's saying 'I'm reasonable, you're not'.
Duan Yu wanted to sigh again. If other people knew that the gentle and beautiful goddess they all admired was like an unreasonable girl who always loved to throw tantrums, they'd definitely be shocked. Of well, she only ever showed this side of her to him anyway. So he didn't mind. Because that meant that he's special to her. And he liked that.
"Yes, I also miss you," he said, looking straight at her.
Song Liuli blushed furiously. "Who told you to say it so straightforwardly?"
And yes, she sometimes also acted like this. Pretending to be mad when she's truly happy. There were so many facets to her that was not in line with her beautiful appearance. But that only made her more adorable to Duan Yu. That's why sometimes he couldn't help but want to bully her. But most of the times, he just wanted to pamper her.
"Does Li Li need me for something?" he asked, changing the subject.
Song Liuli also recovered and asked, "Have you seen that new advertisement?"
"Advertisement?"
"Wait- I'll send the video to you." She happened to see it last night and managed to record a video of the last part of the advertisement. "It's only the last half-part though."
Duan Yu nodded, telling her that it's fine. Even though he was still a bit confused as to why he needed to watch some advertisement. He received the said video and immediately watched it.
Although the effects and aesthetics were really good, he still didn't know what the fuss was all about. Until the black haired elf appeared. He had some kind of feeling of déjà vu, as if he had seen the elf somewhere. When he saw the words [Yuexing] flashing on the screen, his thoughts just stopped. After realizing something, he couldn't help but let out a huge laugh.
Song Liuli was surprised by Duan Yu's reaction. Laughing like he had heard the funniest joke was definitely not the reaction she expected. "Why are you laughing?"
"Nothing. I just find it funny, that's all."
Song Liuli looked at him confusedly. What part of that video was funny? She just shrugged it off and attributed it to the fact that Duan Yu had always been a little weird. "So, what do you think of the video?"
Duan Yu stared at Song Liuli's expectant look and he already knew what exactly she was referring to. So, he stood up, put his hands on both her sides, caging her in. Then he leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Of course, Li Li is still the most beautiful."
When he moved back, Song Liuli's whole face was as red as a ripe tomato.
He chuckled a little. "Does Li Li want to go to the opening of this place?"
Song Liuli's blush receded a little when he heard that question. "Why should we go there?"
Duan Yu showed a knowing smile. "Because I happened to know the owner."