City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang awakens on a surgical bed, disoriented and fatigued, surrounded by medical equipment and a cybernetic surgeon. After a few episodes of waking and drifting back to sleep, he learns that he has lost his right arm, replaced by a cybernetic one due to severe injuries. His friends celebrate his recovery, marking his new arm with personal symbols as a tradition. They discuss the implications of body modifications, emphasizing the balance between humanity and technology. Gao Yang also discovers his AI pet cat has been repaired, mirroring his own transformation. The chapter ends with reflections on a recent battle and the lessons learned.

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