Players Invade Cyberpunk-Chapter 900 - 291: It’s Hard for One Who Has Broken Tiles to Hold Their Head Up

Aerial combat chase, the giant has set a precedent.

Other players are still crawling on the ground, but this guy has already soared several times, it's hard to say we're not envious.

"Oh, these are minor matters; I am the king of cars in Gondola District."

Although the giant pretends not to care, his expression shows he enjoys it very much, wishing for Red Barrel to give him more praise.

"I just wanted to ask if you've seen someone in Dog Town."

"Ah... a person?"

Red Barrel was a bit surprised; why would the giant come to him to inquire about someone?

"Yes, a black man, very strong."

That Solomon Lid appeared briefly, took down Hansen's hovercar with a tactical elbow strike, then vanished after executing Hansen, leaving behind an agent's badge and pistol.

Such a legendary NPC, appearing like a gust of wind; saying the giant and his friends weren't intrigued would be false.

Especially after they shared the incident on the forum, it shocked countless players.

Darn it, this impact is as ridiculous as telling you that Grandpa Niu, who lounges upstairs with a fan and straw hat, is actually a founding commander. Unfortunately, even with players extensively searching, no trace of the black man was found.

Red Barrel: "You mean Lid? Haven't seen him, probably already went back to Washington. He's a top agent for the Intelligence Bureau; why would he stay in Night City after completing his mission? Isn't that how it's usually depicted in movies?"

"No."

The giant shook his head.

"I have a hunch, that man is definitely hiding somewhere in Night City."

The legendary agent's deeds made the giant and his friends unwilling to give up, feeling Solomon Lid is behind an influential mission line.

Unfortunately, he's like he vanished into thin air, impossible to find.

Seeing this, Red Barrel advised:

"Forget it, Brother Xun. Such NPCs are like Aunt Wang; if the plot doesn't progress to that stage, the character won't appear. Maybe in the next or the following version, it'll emerge itself; for now, searching is useless."

"Sigh... Oh well, I came to you for other matters."

The giant put aside the issue of Lid and turned to Red Barrel, saying:

"I have a big project; interested in joining?"

"Big project? You?"

Red Barrel eyed the giant suspiciously.

He suspected this guy's so-called big project was either a joke or something crazy, definitely not anything good.

Remember, the subway ruins in Taiping Continent still carry the stench.

"Why are you looking at me like that? We're good brothers, Red Barrel! Don't tell me you think I'd deceive you? You're really breaking my heart!"

The giant put on a heartbroken act, pounding his chest, until he realized Red Barrel wasn't buying it; he then dropped the playful attitude and said seriously:

"Don't you want to know what you're actually building right now?"

"Houses, what else?"

"You're such a fool! No wonder you've been a rookie forever!"

The giant was exasperated.

"A large part of Taiping Continent's buildings are in zones that can't be redeveloped. Why do you think that is?"

"Certainly, because our BOSS hasn't purchased that land yet."

"The issue is that once it's bought, the existing buildings will be demolished, and what's the plan for that vacant land? Who will own those industries?"

"Well... shouldn't that belong to Horizon Corporation?"

"Where did your slave labor come from, and Jianxue and Steamed Bun's factories?"

"The BOSS invested 80% of it."

"That's right, so doesn't it mean we can also bid on these lands bought by Horizon Corporation to develop the tourism industry?"

"Huh? Us? Tourism industry?"

Red Barrel froze.

"But where will the money come from? I checked the purchase price for those lands, it's hugely expensive, even taking a loss would still be millions."

Though the players made good money by opening companies, most of it stayed in the corporation's accounts, and what players could actually earn was limited.

Even so, they were far from competing for land worth millions or billions.

"If the bid fails, there's always room for investment and suggestions."

The giant said: "I've already submitted a plan for a fishing ground, aiming to lease a coastal area in Taiping Continent for aquatic tourism; now it's up to you to support me."

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Lid touched his face and went to Dog Town, asking Farida to get him a makeover; even had his identity authentication IP altered by Slippery. Now, even if Alex stood right in front of him, he couldn't recognize him as Solomon Lid.

The players searching everywhere for the legendary agent likely would never guess that person is literally under their noses.

"Okay, just place that box of artificial beef here."

Old Zhang took a towel off the railing and handed it to the stranger delivering goods. Perhaps because of that Horizon Corporation tactical outfit, he felt a strange familiarity.

"Wipe off your sweat; scorching hot day, it's tough for you."

"No problem."

For Lid, this workload was less challenging than a single infiltration mission.

Old Zhang sighed:

"Since you guys arrived, my business is easier than ever; no one's charging protection fees anymore, even leased a storefront. Really don't know how to thank you guys."

The Horizon Office's app somewhat replaced grassroots governance; many surrounding residents would list small troublesome tasks on this app, and someone would then take and resolve these tasks. The money wasn't much, but for someone willing to work hard, it was enough to get by, providing many job opportunities.

And those issuing tasks couldn't differentiate players from Horizon uniformed workers, considering all as Horizon Corporation employees.

"I've lived in Night City so many years, never seen anyone who could drive away all those gangs; even though I didn't dare go out those days, everyone was cheering you on at home, hoping you all take out the Tiger Claw Gang and Vortex Gang, those pests, so they never return to cause harm."

"Only pity the driver who often helped carry goods left. Otherwise, I'd want to treat him to a drink. Just don't know if he got injured."

Saying this, Old Zhang poured Lid a cup of coffee.

"I guess... he'd also be grateful to you guys."

Lid looked at the cold coffee, his heart mixed with feelings.

But Old Zhang assumed Lid minded the cold coffee, hastily stood up preparing to take the cup away to refill it

"Sorry, I forgot this was brewed in the morning. Used to drinking it; I'll get you a hot cup right away."

"No need."

Lid held the cup, took a drink

"This coffee... is warm."

People drink water, they alone feel its temperature.