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As they proceeded, Administrator Boulder led the way, accompanied by Patroller Black Whirlwind and Patroller Blackfish, all heading towards the massive base ahead. Lin Yuan took the opportunity to gather information.
From Lin Yuan's past experiences, this Peace Base was neither luxurious nor astonishing; in fact, it was quite rudimentary. Many areas were extremely crude. However, this was likely for a reason: on one hand, the Peace Council had very limited resources in this exiled world, and on the other hand, there was already a Heavy Iron Magnetic Storm Center outside providing protection, making it unnecessary to waste resources. If that storm center were breached by the Native Mechanical Bodies, then even the best defenses would be futile.
The total area of this Peace Base was roughly around one hundred kilometers. By this scale, it was far inferior to the S-15 Sub-base Lin Yuan had known back on Earth.
As for the buildings within the Peace Base, they lacked any distinctive features; they were all designed in a bulky and simplistic style without unique shapes or vibrant colors. Of course, Lin Yuan didn't care much about these details. What truly frustrated him was that he couldn't sense any energy sources within the Peace Base. Previously, in the dangerous space outside, he could detect faint energy fluctuations and could absorb enough energy with some effort. But here, he felt utterly hopeless!
He knew that as a Puppet Mechanism, lacking energy was almost equivalent to an Earthling being deprived of air, water, and food. It would be a nightmare scenario.
With sufficient energy, he could utilize Free Modification Points and the exquisite materials stored in the Five-Dimensional Key Space to reinforce his Mechanical Body. But without energy, he would be no more than a person suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta.
At that moment, sensing Lin Yuan's relentless search for energy, Patroller Black Whirlwind chuckled and said, "Newborn Papaya, stop wasting your effort. Don't you understand? In this world almost entirely dominated by the ancient Original Parasite Virus Variant, nearly 99% of energy sources have been consumed and controlled by them. We cannot obtain any replenishment; thus, energy sources have become the most urgently needed resources for the Three Major Council Bases. Do you know why Wandering Coin is recognized by the Three Major Council Bases? It's because Wandering Coin is made from compressed A7-level Standard Energy Blocks; it inherently represents energy and can be universally accepted. Under these circumstances, do you really think you can find even a hint of energy fluctuations in this base? Impossible! Can't you see we're all walking to conserve energy? Only when we are outside in critical situations or during battles do we activate our highest forms. But don't worry too much; with your current state, just one Wandering Coin contains enough energy for you to last quite a while."
"That's true," Lin Yuan replied. "But Newborn Papaya, you must understand that before you become an Assistant Papaya, you won't be able to earn income through work. Your only value in this Peace Council is the information you bring from outside. Once you've sold all that data, you'll have no economic source for a long time. Your strength is too weak; even someone as just as I am cannot provide you with even a single Wandering Coin for support. If you can't become an Assistant, you'll be left to fend for yourself. Moreover, since all our needed energy sources come from hunting Original Parasite Virus Variants and then formatting them, it's extremely difficult. This also makes daily life here very challenging; many parts, weapons, and materials are exceedingly expensive while ordinary job wages are incredibly low. It's not an exaggeration to say that an F-Level Assistant working hard for ten Mechanical Years might not even earn enough to cover their daily energy consumption during those years—not to mention upgrading anything. Of course, since you're Newborn, you can apply for free training from the council; in Ten Subjects related to theoretical knowledge, you can freely consult members of the Peace Council. However, subjects like mechanical repair, tactical evolution, basic combat techniques, and pharmacology require a lot of Wandering Coins to learn. I sincerely suggest that you have a detailed plan and realistic expectations."
Administrator Boulder continued explaining as well. His words left Lin Yuan secretly alarmed; it truly was a situation where resources were scarce! It seemed he would have to live very frugally. Although the Peace Council appeared fair and unlikely to allow anyone to bully him, the living conditions here were far more challenging than in Mechanical City!
In Mechanical City, he might be hunted down but would never go hungry; even if he grew like a crooked tree, at least he would still be growing.
But here? There was a real possibility of quietly starving to death!
It was truly tragic.
At this moment, with the explanation from Administrator Boulder, Lin Yuan no longer felt inclined to critique the shabby buildings around him. When he finally reached the center of the base, where the largest and most imposing structure stood, he found himself even less inclined to comment.
However, he was genuinely taken aback. Inside this massive building, various forms of Primitive Mechanical Warriors stood like mountains, exactly fourteen in total. If you counted Administrator Boulder, Wanderer Black Whirlwind, and Wanderer Blackfish, then all members of the Peace Council were present. This clearly indicated their intense anticipation for the outside world.
At this time, Lin Yuan felt a wave of frustration wash over him. Damn it, his A180 Intelligent Brain System had just entered a dormant state, leaving him with only a clueless temporary System. Otherwise, with a System comparable to an encyclopedia of Intellect, he could have easily amassed a fortune in Wandering Coins through countless pieces of information!
But now, he could only rely on his limited memories and shallow experiences to respond.
After bringing Lin Yuan in, Administrator Boulder and the two Wanderers stepped aside, leaving Lin Yuan standing alone among the towering figures. The invisible pressure was almost overwhelming; a quick scan revealed that all members of the Peace Council had a minimum strength level of B1+, according to the standards of the post-modern Mechanical City. It was like a conversation between an elephant and an ant when compared to his pitiful E-Class Newborn status!
Just as Lin Yuan felt anxious, a gentle yet aged voice resonated through the space. "Newborn Papaya, welcome to our ranks. I am Ruler Shrek. I understand how you feel right now; there is no need to worry. The members of the Peace Council uphold fairness and justice; mutual assistance and love are what we strive for. Now that Administrator Boulder has explained much about the Exiled World to you, as the only Ruler in the Peace Council, I hereby declare you as the 146th member of the Peace Council in the name of Mechanical Code. This status is lifelong and will remain valid no matter where you go or what your past may be. We will always stand by you without fail. Should there be any doubters, Mechanical Code will be your strongest support. This declaration is certified by me, Ruler Shrek, in the year 90876 of the Mechanical Era."
As Ruler Shrek's words echoed through the room, an incredibly mysterious force seemed to envelop Lin Yuan and the space around him—a sacred feeling akin to 'let there be light.'
Then a series of messages rang out within Lin Yuan's Intellect.
"Beep! ID bj-ly1496871: You have been officially registered under Ruler Shrek of the Mechanical Empire as part of the Native Mechanical Body list. Your Puppet Mechanism identity will be permanently erased, and you will gain a new identity: Newborn Papaya. This identity is permanent and valid at all times and places."
"Beep! Newborn Papaya: Due to your civilian status, you will receive an F-Class Native Mechanical Bloodline. With this native mechanical bloodline, you can establish your own family."
"You have received blessings from the Mechanical Goddess: a) You will receive one Free Modification Point; b) You will gain ten Bloodline Free Attribute Points; c) You will randomly acquire passive traits from your bloodline; d) You will randomly obtain unique bloodline inheritance skills that your descendants will also inherit; e) You will receive one hundred skill growth points that can be used to enhance skill proficiency and comprehension."
"Please integrate the F-Class Native Mechanical Bloodline within the 1Mechanical Year. This integration requires 100,000 points of energy at no less than d1 level standards. It also requires 100 Free Modification Points and 10 Bloodline Free Attribute Points. Additionally, a large amount of abundant materials with various extreme attributes is necessary. Note that the more fusion materials used, the more diverse the attributes, and the rarer the materials, the greater the impact on the bloodline fusion's effectiveness. This is the only opportunity for all Native Mechanical Life to reforge their Mechanical Body in the course of their existence, and the results of this forging will undoubtedly affect the future development of Native Mechanical Life! Once again, I advise you to maintain a cautious attitude; this is no joke!"
"......"
At this moment, Lin Yuan was also left dumbfounded. This was simply an unexpected windfall! It turned out that being a Native Mechanical Life came with such luxurious benefits! No wonder these Native Mechanical Bodies looked down on Puppet Mechanisms. Previously, Lin Yuan thought there wasn't much difference between the two and felt quite unconvinced.
But now it seemed like a rural villager daydreaming about a royal feast!
To put it bluntly, if the treatment for Native Mechanical Life was akin to an eight-point steak paired with Mediterranean caviar and French foie gras, along with a bottle of vintage Lafite wine, then Puppet Mechanisms were left with nothing but pig feed—completely reduced to eating scraps!
Not long ago, Lin Yuan had racked his brains for a few Free Modification Points, but within this Native Mechanical Life context, even the most basic F-Level civilian treatment granted one Free Modification Point right away.
What if it were an SSS Noble Bloodline?
What if it were an SSS-Class Imperial Bloodline?
Damn it, I can't stay calm anymore. (To be continued...)
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