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Lin Yuan did not daze for long; he quickly regained his focus and continued to assemble and modify Old Chet. With the powerful Energy Engine, the subsequent modifications posed no difficulty at all. He felt as if he were swimming in water, thoroughly enjoying the process.
In less than three days, the brand-new Old Chet appeared before him. Not only had it regained its full assembly and maintenance capabilities, but it had also transformed into a formidable warrior with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Its overall combat power was estimated to reach E7 level.
Of course, this was predicated on the assumption that Old Chet could truly possess autonomous intelligence; otherwise, its combat power would barely reach F7. Not every machine had the right to be called Mechanical Life. Without autonomous intelligence, even a Starship was just a pile of lifeless materials.
The Stocking Captain arrived promptly; for him, it was merely a momentary distraction.
Facing Lin Yuan's nearly blood-sweat-and-tears creation, the Stocking Captain did not immediately provide feedback. Instead, he input energy and patiently began testing, taking several minutes to gather all of Old Chet's experimental parameters.
However, the Stocking Captain's subsequent evaluation nearly made Lin Yuan spit blood.
"Hmm, interesting. The concept is good, and the connections between various parts are somewhat decent. If 100 points is the full score, I can give you 0 points for entry level, plus 10 points for goodwill, 10 points for diligence, and 10 points for encouragement—enough to barely pass. No need to glare at me or curse under your breath. Although I'm not a Mechanical Assembler and can't perform complex hands-on assembly, I've lived for over a hundred thousand years. I've seen S-Class Elite Mechanical Warriors; I have some insight. You have great talent for modification, but it's still far from enough. The parts I gave you—if they were given to a One-Star Mechanical Assembler, their overall efficiency would increase by about 10%. For a Two-Star Mechanical Assembler, there would be no increase in efficiency. For a Three-Star Mechanical Assembler, it would improve by a certain percentage; for a Four-Star Mechanical Assembler, it would increase by 100%, and so on up to Nine-Star Mechanical Assemblers! If the same materials were placed in the hands of a Master Mechanic, you would receive not only a beautifully crafted artwork but also a living soul. That's the gap—understand?"
The Stocking Captain sighed deeply. "However, although I have some resources, I can't afford to hire a Master Mechanic. In the entire Mechanical City, there are no more than a hundred Master Mechanics, and only three Legendary Mechanical Assemblers exist. They are almost god-like beings; you understand what I mean? They rarely intervene, but when they do assemble something, it is bound to be of divine quality."
Listening to this, Lin Yuan initially felt frustrated and almost thought that the Stocking Captain was trying to undermine him. But soon after, he became captivated by the idea—this was incredible yet so distant! He had no grand ambitions like that; why was this old fellow rambling on? Was he trying to weasel out of his responsibilities?
Damn it!
Lin Yuan didn't care about any shortcomings in his creation; he had successfully completed the modifications and activated it. Who told you not to set assembly quality from the beginning?
Now it was time to settle accounts—where was the Blue Light Weapon? The Blue Light Weapon?
Being evasive is not what good kids do—especially pretending to be high-level while being evasive!
After expressing his sentiments, the Stocking Captain noticed Lin Yuan's persistent silence and assumed he was in shock. He continued earnestly, "Child, the road ahead is still long. Mechanical Assembly is just one of the ten subjects in Mechanical City. You must understand that no Mechanical Life can excel in all ten subjects simultaneously. Therefore, you must make a choice: either devote all your energy to this field or remain a second-rate Mechanical Assembler for life without ever dreaming of reaching master level or above. In light of this, I’ve decided to sponsor you. As long as you choose to stay on my ship, I can guarantee an endless supply of various assembly materials completely free of charge. With your talent, you will surely reach master level within a thousand Mechanical Years—how does that sound? Are you tempted?"
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"Tempted my ass!"
Lin Yuan cursed inwardly in anger; this old man clearly had ulterior motives! Wasn't he trying to keep him confined on this ship? A thousand Mechanical Years? That was his prime youth! Who had time for such nonsense!
However, given the old man's strength, Lin Yuan felt it inappropriate to turn hostile, so he could only force a silly smile and say, "To be honest, Captain, I am quite tempted. What about the two pieces of Blue Light Equipment you promised me? You wouldn't let me work for nothing, would you? How about giving me one? I'm not greedy at all."
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"Foolish! Short-sighted!" After a moment of silence, Stocking Captain seemed to be choked with anger and retorted furiously, "You idiot! Do you think I’m trying to cheat you out of your wages? Truly... truly ridiculous! Forget it, do as you wish. Go find Cabin 019. Remember, only take two pieces; there won't be any more!"
With that, Stocking Captain stormed off in a huff, leaving no further sound. The door to the assembly and repair cabin, which had been closed for nearly a month and a half, finally swung open. Before Lin Yuan could react, Thomas, Bison, and Fat Three rushed in, marveling at the revitalized Old Chet while completely ignoring Lin Yuan standing aside. They began scrambling to claim their repair rights. Their various damaged equipment still needed fixing, and with only half a month left until they reached the G-715 Sub-base, if they couldn't get it done in time, Troll Captain would definitely dock their wages.
Lin Yuan tried several times to speak up, but it was clear that neither Thomas nor Bison nor the ever-sleepy Fat Three realized that Old Chet's rejuvenation was entirely his doing. It was understandable; after all, who would expect Stocking Captain to explain anything to Thomas and the others over such a trivial matter?
For the past month and a half, the assembly and repair cabin door had been completely shut. This was enough for them to assume that Stocking Captain was repairing Old Chet.
As for Lin Yuan being here, what was so surprising about that? They would never believe that someone as ragged as Lin Yuan could possess such ability!
In the end, Lin Yuan had no choice but to helplessly withdraw and seek out the so-called Cabin 019. He needed to retrieve the reward Stocking Captain had promised him, even though he knew there would likely be Kugite Parasites inside.
This old man clearly hoped he would give up and leave; staying here was something he absolutely could not allow.
Initially, Lin Yuan thought finding Cabin 019 would be difficult. However, after some searching, he quickly stumbled upon it among the many winding cabins that sometimes even shifted on their own. Cabin 019 was just like Cabin 09—lifeless and dilapidated—completely contrasting with the other revitalized cabins.
The only difference was that this cabin's door was made of bronze; its ancient design gave off a somewhat ominous vibe, albeit rusted in places.
With a gentle push, the bronze door creaked open with an eerie sound that sent a chill down his spine—a prelude reminiscent of a horror film.
Cursing silently in his heart, Lin Yuan quickly adjusted his state of mind while drawing out his Azure Light Dagger. There was no doubt that danger lurked within Cabin 019.
As soon as Lin Yuan stepped inside the cabin, the bronze door slammed shut behind him with a loud bang. The sound echoed chillingly far away and even produced faint reverberations that resembled the wails of a ghost.
At that moment, even though Lin Yuan was quite brave, he couldn't help but jump in surprise. What on earth was going on? It looked like the scene of an old ghost story!
In fact, it truly was so. When Lin Yuan activated his Second Audio-Visual Radar to scan his surroundings, he discovered that this cabin indeed resembled a desolate mountain wilderness—overgrown with weeds and scattered stones. It even seemed possible to see dim skies beyond; it felt like stepping into another world entirely!
Of course, Lin Yuan was not too surprised. By now, he had a preliminary understanding of the characteristics of Kugite Shipmen as cargo transport kings. They were not only proficient in navigating the cosmic routes but also had cargo space within their bodies that ordinary Cargo Ships could not compare to. They transported not only regular goods but also special items, which meant their Cabins would change according to the nature of the cargo.
If the cargo required maximum space, the Cabin would become completely devoid of any gaps. If the cargo was something ferocious, the Cabin would become unbreakable. However, if the cargo was delicate and fragile, the Cabin would transform into a livable environment that could uplift one's spirits. For instance, here, if a sunrise could be created, it would undoubtedly be a wonderful place.
This particular Cabin should have remained unchanged since the last special transport was completed; it was unclear why it had not continued loading cargo.
As he moved forward, it wasn't long before several vague and enormous shadows appeared on Lin Yuan's Second Audio-Visual Radar. They seemed to be at least ten meters tall, resembling mountains. The blurriness wasn't due to a malfunction in his radar; rather, those shadows were inherently indistinct, looking like mist or toxic fog from a swamp.
Could this be the Kugite Parasites?
Lin Yuan thought to himself. He had no accumulated data on this matter, relying solely on speculation. Moreover, due to the distance, his Intelligent Brain Encyclopedia could not generate specific information.
Fortunately, those vague giant shadows seemed to lack high alertness, remaining motionless in place. Lin Yuan heightened his vigilance and slowly approached. When he got within a thousand meters, his Second Audio-Visual Radar finally penetrated through the massive black mist and revealed what lay beneath, shocking him instantly.
It turned out that this black mist was not Kugite Parasites at all but rather some kind of toxic substance released by them. They were hidden underground, inside the body of Stocking Captain. No wonder Stocking Captain had no way to deal with them; there were seven or eight dark holes that seemed bottomless, and a chilling chewing sound emanated from those large openings!
Good grief! There were actually eight Kugite Parasites! Lin Yuan rationally considered retreating; he should go get the Three Chubby Ones—his life was more important!
Just as this thought crossed his mind, a series of chirping sounds erupted, and then eight ugly and grotesque triangular heads simultaneously emerged from the openings of those large holes! (To be continued.)
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