70 Chapter 69. (1/2)
(POV Chu Yue)
It's been three days already since I parted from master. I've been wandering around the streets over the last three days trying to figure out where the so called inheritance may be hidden in this world, but it really is far too big.
I was able to use this thing called a computer in a library to pull up a map of this world and it really was too big. It's just as big as the world outside the pocket realm.
I'm even starting to doubt whether this is really just a pocket realm. Civilization here was far too advanced for it to merely be a pocket realm.
After I asked the library workers how the computer worked, I gained access to a surprising amount of information.
The thing they called the internet was truly a treasure trove filled with all sorts of information. I found out about many interesting things like smartphones, vehicles, electronics, anime, manga, and other daily essentials like paper money, jobs and housing.
It was all thanks to the token of master's love that I was given that I could understand everything so easily. The language was very different and without it, I would not have understood a thing.
However, things were definitely not looking good. Thanks to the internet I realized just how difficult locating the inheritance hidden in this world was. It was definitely not a simple task and it may turn out to be a long term endeavour while I was presently without any hints.
When I searched ”where is the inheritance” on the internet, it was all just a bunch of unrelated search results that had no relevance to what I really wanted to find out.
Well, what can I expect? If it was so easy, then anyone would have been able to find it. I don't even know what this inheritance is supposed to be or do to begin with.
The inheritance really wasn't my only problem at the moment though. Survival and my livelihood was also at stake right now. When I realized this could be a long and drawn out search, I understood how unprepared I was for this adventure. I had no money that could be used in this world and I would naturally run out of fasting pills if things went on.
I tried searching the web for jobs, and there were a lot of results, but there was a problem. I was not a citizen of this world. I had no form of identification that they mentioned in the job posts. I was basically a stray cat who had stumbled into a wonderland.
Basically, there were not many employers who would hire me. That was not the only problem, I had no experience or education regarding the things they mentioned in the job descriptions.
There were some positions I saw that required no experience like a customer service representative, but I was absolutely not willing to service anyone but my master.
Why are there so many service jobs in this world anyways? Are there really that may perverts who wish to service their customers? I'm not interested in selling my body to anyone but my master.
However, I did manage to land two temporary part time jobs which didn't require any experience. One as a construction worker, the other as a model.
At first the construction site was skeptical to hire me, they said it wasn't a job cut out for women, but when I lifted up a hundred pound bag with a finger they hired me on the spot.
The second job was much easier in comparison to heavy labour and only required me to make a few poses in clothes that were arranged for me. I stumbled upon it after I finished my shift at the construction site while I was loitering the streets. I was a bit sweaty and exhausted after a day of work but a man still approached me and asked if I would be interested in modeling for them.
I agreed and he took me into a building with a bunch of cameras set up. He said I had the exact image he was going for and had me change into a few different frilly dresses. The staff even let me take a shower and did my makeup and everything.
They were really nice people and he even paid me on the spot after I finished modeling for them. Once I received my pay I went to a manga cafe and stayed the night.
That was how I spent my day yesterday. Seeing as I had no leads for the inheritance I determined I needed to first settle down and integrate into society somehow. Thus I worked towards saving up enough to rent a place to stay. If it wasn't for this wonderful thing called the internet and my master's assistance I really don't know what would have happened to me.
Over the last night during the time I spent in the manga cafe I continued my job hunt online like the day before. There was really nothing that caught my eye though. Sure, I could keep doing heavy labour jobs, but that's just unbecoming as the disciple of my mysterious master. I don't want master to think of me as a useless woman who can only use her brute strength to make a living.
Just when I was about to give up and resign myself to another day at the construction site, the computer screen flashed momentarily and a certain job post appeared.
The post said, ”No experience required. Hiring regardless of nationality. No identification required. No education required. Will train. Must be outgoing and willing to learn. Must be able to sing and dance. Women only.”
The job posting was titled ”Solo Idol.”
”We're looking for our next big star. If you are confident in you appearance, are cheerful and have a lovable character, then you may be who we are looking for.”
When I looked at the date for the auditions and checked today's date, I realized the auditions would be over within the next hour. I was curious about the screen flash just now, but this was a perfect opportunity.
But what is an idol supposed to do? Of course I had my new reliable friend G*ogle, so I searched up ”what is an idol?” The first result that was displayed stated, ”an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.” The second description stated, ”a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.”
I somewhat liked the sound of it so I searched a bit more. ”What does an idol need to do as part of work?”
The first result linked to a W*kipedia page. When I saw, ”musical artists who acquire devoted fans from being signed under a mainstream entertainment agency,” I was sold. That definitely sounds more suited to becoming the apple of masters eye. If I can make master a devoted fan of mine, wouldn't that increase my chances of stealing his heart?
I looked up the address where the auditions were being held and got convenient directions. According to the directions it was four hours away by foot if walking, that would be for a normal person though. As a cultivator I should be able to easily make it if I run at full speed.
It said it was about twenty kilometers away. Right now since I broke through I can manage movement at eighty kilometres per hour. So I should be able to make it in fifteen minutes.
But there is also registration as well as pedestrian traffic and traffic signals that will take up additional time that I should also take into consideration. It's also rush hour according to the directions. Tch. There's no point thinking any further, this is my best chance at a stable future. I've got to make it in time.
I rushed out of the manga cafe and onto the sidewalk. There was a long line of traffic on the road as expected. It's a good thing I don't need a vehicle and I can make it on foot. I've read they can be quite fast, but there are speed limits and a bunch of annoying traffic laws along with this long lineup of cars. I'd never make it if I called for a taxi.
Unfortunately, even the sidewalk was crowded with many people. I'll have to navigate through all of these people while moving at top speeds. There's also those annoying laws I read about. You need to wait for the little man to light up and cannot cross when there is a hand showing in red.
Ah! So annoying! Isn't there an easier way to go from point A to point B in a straight line with no obstructions?
That was when I looked up to the sky remorsefully when I understood I underestimated the difficulty to get there on time. While I was looking upwards I suddenly realized, why do I need to use the sidewalks anyways? Can't I just jump from building to building?
When I came to this realization I ran into the closest alleyway and found an emergency staircase leading to the roof of the building. I climbed the ladder and quickly ran up the stairs to reach the top of the building.
Again I might have underestimated things. These building were really unlike the buildings in my world. They were much, much taller. Even as a cultivator, I'd be a bit concerned about falling from this height. When I looked down over the edge I realized it was about a hundred meter fall. There were many buildings of similar height but it was still nerve wracking to jump from building to building this far from the ground.
Nevertheless, as one who wants to be looked upon by others, how can I let this block my path. Master, watch as your disciple conquers all obstacles in her path on her journey to win your heart.
While I thought this I backed up to the edge of the building before I took a deep breath in and out. I sprung out and took my first leap of fate propelling myself over the gap at my top speed of eighty kilometers per hour.
Right as I was crossing the gap the world slowed down before me as I looked down on the pedestrians going about helter skelter below. I felt a strange sense of freeness when I looked down upon the mortals from up above the world below like this.
The city was strangely beautiful and I could see all the distinctly painted lines on the roads and sidewalks. With the traffic below there were all sorts of moving colours, similar to how a disturbed lake might reflect the scenery above, and as such I was slightly lost in a trance.