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"Get lost, you old fool! Don't bother me!"
After driving the Gatekeeper far away, Lin Yuan stood alone in the central hall, yet he felt little frustration or despair. Indeed, the situation of that Gatekeeper, who deserved to be cooked into dog meat, was quite alarming!
However, he truly did not believe he would lose to those Mutants. After all, he had successfully navigated a perilous situation last night and even taken down a formidable Mutant.
Moreover, even if the Mutant Resistance was preparing to attack Sub-base S-5, they wouldn't launch an immediate assault. If that were the case, why would they go through so much trouble to capture him? As long as he had a bit of breathing room, he could quickly grow stronger!
And what was this nonsense about the resistance having 101 flying vehicles allowing them to charge in? The Gatekeeper was nothing more than a mere pawn; he truly underestimated his Mouse One!
With all this in mind, Lin Yuan felt confident. He stopped dawdling and began to focus on his work.
This time out on an expedition, he had made significant gains. Not only had he acquired a Beast Motorcycle, but he also obtained a set of Exoskeleton Armor with an Enhancement Level of 5. What truly delighted him was that he had gotten his hands on a Heavy Sniper Rifle using Firestone High-Explosive Rounds—this was undoubtedly a powerful weapon! With this in hand and paired with Mouse One, he was sure he could take down those Mutants. No joke!
In addition, he had also gathered a batch of Biological Alloy and several precious materials that could fetch a high price. Of course, Lin Yuan wasn't thinking about selling them; he preferred to transform the raw materials into semi-finished products or even finished goods. There’s a saying about high added value!
However, this adventure also exposed many areas Lin Yuan had previously overlooked; it was a lesson learned the hard way!
The first point was that his Movement Speed was too slow. Even with the Energy Engine overclocked, his top speed barely reached sixty-four kilometers per hour—his pursuers could catch up in just a minute!
He had suffered greatly because of this; if he hadn't acted quickly, he might have already been torn apart by those Mutants and turned into frog meat!
Thus, he needed to make significant corrections in this area moving forward. In addition to relying on Mouse One's incredible mobility, he needed to possess rapid maneuverability.
When he first stepped out of Warehouse Base, due to the conditions of the Ruined City, he had been forced to remove two wheels and had since become like a Mechanical Rabbit.
However, it now seemed that his Mechanical Legs had to be modified into Wheeled Mobility Mode until a greater change could be made. This way, when encountering complex terrain, he could utilize his Mechanical Legs, while in less complicated wilderness, he could easily switch to the wheeled mode.
For instance, that massive beast of a motorcycle, fierce as a dragon, if he could attach two large wheels to his Mechanical Body, it would surely be quite the spectacle!
Of course, Lin Yuan was just daydreaming. Even if he were to truly modify his Movement System to a wheeled one, he would never consider those enormous wheels, as even one of them weighed ten times more than Lin Yuan's Mechanical Body! What a joke!
Aside from the issues revealed by his Movement Speed, there was another detail to consider: his backpack. Yes, the one that held various materials, tools, and weapons.
However, this backpack issue led to another significant problem: Lin Yuan's current Mechanical Body was too flimsy. His Energy Engine was somewhat outdated, with subpar output power and a lack of responsiveness, making it easily detectable by various scanning devices.
Lin Yuan felt he needed to upgrade the quality of his Energy Engine.
Additionally, his Mechanical Legs also required modification. While ensuring their jumping capability, they needed to enhance their load-bearing support and reduce wear during long treks.
Other considerations included the placement of his Laser Sniper Rifle and research on the Heavy Sniper Rifle he had acquired, among many other tasks!
He listed a long string of items in his Intellect and truly felt overwhelmed. It seemed that this complete overhaul would require an extended period of seclusion.
However, busy as he was, Lin Yuan had no idea how much fury he had ignited among the rebels after stealthily killing a Mutant. For a long time to come, those Mutants would lurk around the Sub-Base Military Identification Zone, preparing to ambush him.
Unfortunately for Lin Yuan, who embodied the traits of a homebody, once he entered a state of serious modification, he typically lost track of time.
At this moment, what lay before Lin Yuan was what he considered the biggest challenge yet.
After obtaining information from the Gatekeeper about the rebels possessing numerous military aircraft, Lin Yuan took it very seriously. He even sacrificed the Anzhela Venom Bee Breeding Base at Fortress Base for this purpose. He realized that if he wanted to avoid having his Mouse One shot down by those rebel aircraft and maintain air superiority, he needed to significantly enhance Mouse One's overall capabilities!
After the last terrifying crisis, he would no longer venture out easily. He had to transform Mouse One into the aerial overlord of this planet.
Regarding the modifications for Mouse One, he believed there were two approaches: first, speed; second, still speed. This completely aligned with the spirit of survival—at the very least, if he couldn't win, he needed to escape.
Thus, he was about to embark on an unprecedented overhaul of Mouse One's engine.
Of course, such a grand effort and gritted-teeth determination were not solely for Mouse One; it was also for Lin Yuan's Energy Engine. He felt that he needed to elevate his engine research to a higher level in order to modify his own Energy Engine.
To increase his knowledge reserves, Lin Yuan first thought of purchasing Energy Engine Parts through the Mechanical City’s trading System. To do this, he made the rare decision to sell a certain quantity of Red Spider Venom and Mechanical King Butterfly Pollen, ultimately earning two One Hundred Thousand Mechanical Coins.
This sounded like a large sum, but the harsh reality quickly crushed Lin Yuan when he was informed that the s-5 Sub-base had a negative three-star reputation rating and thus did not qualify for the important material trading list. The Energy Engine was precisely one of those items on that list. Therefore, even the lowest-grade Energy Engine was beyond his reach. Moreover, the Modification Points he desperately desired were also unavailable for purchase because they required at least a three-star reputation and some ridiculous merit points.
Lin Yuan was truly devastated.
With no other choice, Lin Yuan had to call upon the Gatekeeper. This bastard claimed to have access to smuggling channels; he hoped he wouldn't be deceived!
He didn't wish to purchase a fully functional second-hand Energy Engine; even a scrapped one that was completely non-functional would suffice for his research. It would be better than trying to figure everything out from scratch.
"Esteemed Executive, I must say, this is the wisest decision you've made since I've known you!"
When that damned Gatekeeper heard Lin Yuan's intentions, a virtual grin spread across his face like an old chrysanthemum blooming—disgusting enough that Lin Yuan felt like taking him out with a sniper rifle. Undoubtedly, this old bastard was playing a role in skimming off the top.
"Cut it out with the skimming! Be honest and don’t screw me over; otherwise, I won’t let you off easy!" Lin Yuan threatened.
"Hehe, of course! This s-5 Sub-base is like my home; I love it dearly! Since you want to revitalize this Sub-base, I promise I will donate all my Mechanical Coins without leaving a single one behind!"
"Stop the nonsense, just give me the account and password!"
"Cough, cough, that's not possible, esteemed Executive. You must understand that there are rules in this business. The reason smuggling channels are called smuggling is because they require confidentiality. This account and password can only be entered by me. You can watch from the side, and if you can memorize it, I'll consider you impressive. How about that?" The Gatekeeper had the demeanor of a Merchant of Annihilation. Lin Yuan was furious but chose not to argue with this jerk as he led him down to the lowest level of the Sub-base, to the Energy Source Tower, where he opened the transaction information transmission System.
Then, a scene that infuriated Lin Yuan unfolded before him. The Gatekeeper actually dove straight into the light screen. Clearly, this old bastard existed as a virtual entity and could travel through this transaction transmission System for sightseeing, provided he had the qualifications to be allowed in here. The so-called account and password were just excuses! Damn it, truly damn it!
Lin Yuan was fuming but had no choice but to wait patiently. He waited for about an hour before the Gatekeeper's phantom zoomed out with a satisfied expression, as if he had just enjoyed a hearty meal followed by a massage from a mechanical beauty.
"Oh! Esteemed Executive, thank you for granting me an hour of leave to return to the long-lost Mechanical City. To show my gratitude for your generosity, let me introduce you to someone very kind-hearted and philanthropic, who holds three titles and possesses noble mechanical bloodlines. He hails from the f957 sub-district of Mechanical City, d19 street, at the prestigious Five-Star Trading Company—Sir JK. He is a true nobleman, and I believe you two will hit it off at first sight—or rather, reach an agreement that will be etched in mechanical history."
That damned Gatekeeper rambled on for quite a while before vanishing without a trace. Shortly after, Lin Yuan received a message in his Intellect.
"Hello, esteemed citizen. Third-Class Citizen JK from Mechanical City requests to initiate a superluminal interstellar video conference with you. A friendly reminder: please be cautious of financial scams. If you notice anything suspicious, please report it through information station 110190."
Lin Yuan stared at the message for several seconds, nearly feeling as if he had been transported back to the first century.
What the hell? A video conference? Are you kidding me?
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