"Ha ha! What do you think? My three battle forms are quite impressive, right, Papaya? Since you were able to assemble such intricate Mechanical Wings, you must be an expert too. Come on, give me some feedback. Hmph, I can't believe those idiots actually mocked my three battle forms as being like a bloated old hen. It's truly unbearable to be misunderstood by the masses. Outstanding talent must always live in the shadow of others' jealousy; that's fate, and no one can change it!"
Jellyfish said, indulging in self-importance. At that moment, the Mechanical Warrior behind him, skilled in Heavy Shield defense, could no longer hold back. Stepping forward, it unleashed a massive Mechanical Claw, lifting Jellyfish and tossing him aside.
"Hello, Papaya. You can call me z-19. Don't mind this self-satisfied lunatic. I'm interested in purchasing the Mistjaw Beast Scales you have. Would you accept fifty Mission Points for them? How many can you sell?"
This individual undoubtedly had a straightforward style. Lin Yuan smiled and replied, "That price is reasonable, but unfortunately, I only managed to obtain eleven scales from the Mistjaw Beast during the Monthly Assessment. So I can sell you one hundred."
"Alright, I understand. The scales from the Mistjaw Beast are difficult to handle; please proceed with the transaction."
z-19 quickly responded. Lin Yuan then took out one hundred Mistjaw Beast scales and handed them over. At the same time, his account received an additional five thousand Mission Points. This was quite good; considering his previous balance of zero Mission Points, Lin Yuan finally had some wealth.
After the transaction was completed, Lin Yuan curiously asked, "I have a question. Isn't the assessment space in the Monthly Assessment a phantom space? How is it that I can bring items out of it?"
"Why would you ask such a question? Didn't l explain this to you? He is your Captain and has an obligation to clarify all basic issues for you free of charge," z-19 replied with curiosity.
"Uh, heh heh, it's like this: when Papaya came to report, it was just three days before the Monthly Assessment. I was quite busy at that time, so some questions weren't explained clearly, right? Papaya? I'll ask you for a detailed explanation when I have time." King Luo hurriedly interjected since he had indeed charged Lin Yuan one hundred Mission Points for consultation.
However, Lin Yuan didn't mind much because all his inquiries had been satisfactorily answered. Therefore, spending Mission Points didn't seem like a big deal.
At this moment, King Luo continued, "As for your current question, it's actually quite simple. If you attend a class on time and space, you'll understand. This is a method of generating phantom spaces through spatial projection; overall, the space is an illusion but feels real to individuals because we are physically transmitted inside. Similarly, many objects we see in the Monthly Assessment are real entities; for example, the Mistjaw Beast was transported from another space. However, such opportunities are rare—especially in peaceful Monthly Assessments—it's hard to encounter such situations. For instance, we wandered in that illusion for thirty days and only encountered a few Silicon-based Wild Wolves. Now do you understand? Papaya, your luck is extraordinary! Of course, if you hadn't been able to kill that Mistjaw Beast or if you hadn't managed to call for help in time, you would have suffered severe injuries or even been killed in that phantom space. If your family didn't wish to revive you afterward, then you'd truly be dead."
"I see!"
Lin Yuan felt a chill in his heart; something was amiss. According to King Luo, this Monthly Assessment was supposed to be a peaceful one, with no threats of dangerous creatures. So why had he encountered the Mistjaw Beast and that group of Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians?
Those crocodilian beings were far more formidable than the Silicon-based Wild Wolf.
Looking at it this way, while it could be said that his luck was extraordinarily good, it could also be interpreted as anything but coincidence. Especially considering how he later lost contact and found himself trapped in the Heavy Iron Magnetic Minefield—this could no longer be described as mere luck.
Moreover, Lin Yuan was certain that if King Luo and the others knew there was a Heavy Iron Magnetism deposit within this Monthly Assessment space, they would undoubtedly rush over without hesitation.
So, there was definitely something wrong here.
As Lin Yuan pondered this, Z-19 and Jellyfish exchanged a few simple words before Z-19 formally asked, “Papaya, your combat abilities are impressive. Are you interested in joining our Hunter team? We are currently pushing for the Hunter mode, which offers substantial rewards and is beneficial for accumulating Advanced Points. Regardless of the outcome, every three participation rounds in the hunting mode will reward you with an Advanced Point. This way, you can also make up for your shortcomings in other subjects.”
“Of course, I’m very interested.” Lin Yuan agreed without hesitation. In truth, he didn’t care whether he would eventually earn the title of Mechanical Knight. He had entered this training camp out of necessity but also to hone his combat skills. So how could he pass up such an opportunity?
“Great! It’s settled then. Later, we’ll gather again and aim to complete three rounds of hunting mode before this month’s Monthly Assessment. Winning or losing doesn’t matter; what’s important is teamwork!” Z-19 declared decisively, seeming to have more authority within the group.
“Not bad at all, Papaya! Let’s spar a bit first. You should know that I’ve reached Level 1 in Mechanical Assembly! By the way, you haven’t purchased a Mechanical House yet, right? No need to buy one; you can stay at mine instead. My Mechanical House is top-notch.” At that moment, Jellyfish warmly invited Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan naturally welcomed this; he wanted to see just how much difference there was between him and Jellyfish, who had formal training in Mechanical Assembly.
Soon after, Z-19 left on his own to forge a powerful weapon while King Luo eagerly followed Lin Yuan and Jellyfish. Previously, he hadn’t taken Lin Yuan seriously and even thought that Lin Yuan would struggle to keep up with the training camp's pace. But now it seemed that Lin Yuan harbored some remarkable secrets; just his Level 14 in Mechanical Assembly was astonishing enough.
Before long, the three of them teleported back to Jellyfish's Mechanical House in the living area. This was one of the advantages of having a Mechanical House—it allowed for pinpoint teleportation.
The Mechanical House of Jellyfish was indeed as luxurious as he claimed. Due to his status as an e-Class, he had modified a significant portion of the Mechanical House, which now resembled a giant spider capable of moving freely. However, this Mechanical House also adhered to Jellyfish's philosophy of heavy artillery, with Energy Cannons installed on all sides, giving it a rather fierce appearance.
Yet, when Lin Yuan stepped inside the Mechanical House, he couldn't help but be astonished. The vast space was filled to the brim with various types of Energy Cannons and energy firearms—there must have been tens of thousands of them. Clearly, these were all collectibles and modifications from Jellyfish.
"Ha ha! What do you think, Papaya? You can choose any firearms or powerful Energy Cannons from here as a gift for our meeting. Of course, King Luo, you're exempt from this," Jellyfish exclaimed proudly as soon as they entered the Mechanical House. (To be continued...)
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