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"Damn! Profiteering, Merchant of Annihilation, I despise you all!"
When Lin Yuan saw the specific information about this Fire Ammonia mixture, that was the first thought that crossed his mind.
He was no longer a novice who knew nothing about Mechanical City. He understood very well that Firestone High-Explosive Ammunition would definitely be in high demand in both the low-end and mid-range markets of Mechanical City. This stuff had tremendous firepower and lethal capability, making it an essential tool for murder, robbery, and fire prevention!
However, Lin Yuan distinctly remembered that on the Trading Platform of Mechanical City, the price for one kilogram of Firestone High-Explosive Ammunition was ten thousand Mechanical Coins!
Note that this type of ammunition was unwrapped, meaning it did not have casings or projectiles made from Phantom Alloy; it was merely a synthesized and relatively stable propellant.
This was truly outrageous. According to the information, the main component of Firestone High-Explosive Ammunition was Fire Ammonia. To turn it into high-explosive ammunition, it only needed to be purified to 1%, after which some stable materials could be added, and just like that, it transformed into Firestone High-Explosive Ammunition!
Although Lin Yuan did not understand the intricacies of the process, he realized that the acquisition price for a kilogram of the 0.1% Fire Ammonia mixture was only 15 Mechanical Coins. That was more than a hundredfold profit!
But there was nothing he could do about it; after all, Mechanical City held the technology! Indeed, science and technology were the primary productive forces!
Putting aside his thoughts about Fire Ammonia, Lin Yuan had no intention of collecting the dung balls from those Fire Crows or purifying Fire Ammonia because that stuff was as dangerous as a ticking time bomb. What he urgently needed was to find a way out and leave this damned place; he had come to realize just how dangerous it was here—extremely dangerous.
After confirming that everything within his line of sight was safe, Lin Yuan immediately switched his Second Form to combat mode. Those fiery red reeds were quite beautiful, but who knew what Mutated Mechanical Beasts might be hiding within them?
While cautiously observing his surroundings, Lin Yuan tried to stealthily make his way into the thicket of red reeds. At the same time, he used his Intelligent Brain Encyclopedia to learn more about what these plants were.
It turned out to be quite fascinating; these red reeds were not native plants from Earth but rather a species introduced by Earth Humans from another planet. They had strong fire resistance and could survive even in arid deserts. However, if they encountered areas rich in water and vegetation, they would struggle to thrive. Thus, they were considered a good fire-resistant material; once harvested, they could be made into high-performance fire-resistant gear. Even in Mechanical City, this stuff had a market.
Moreover, currently on Earth, this Fire-Resistant Reed might be the only plant capable of surviving on a large scale.
Understanding the specific properties of Fire-Resistant Reed made Lin Yuan realize he was in trouble. Without a doubt, this island located in the Ocean would be densely populated with these Fire-Resistant Reeds due to the nearby Active Volcano. This posed a significant threat to his Auditory Radar search since visibility would be severely limited!
But he had no choice; he couldn't run up to that Active Volcano—it would truly mean death. He had already noticed that many adult Fire Crows were circling around the volcano's mouth. These five-star danger-level creatures were not something he could handle at this moment.
Fortunately, Lin Yuan pressed forward without encountering any crises or Mutated Mechanical Beasts. Aside from the occasional cries of Fire Crows echoing in the air, there was hardly any sound.
After advancing for several kilometers, Lin Yuan realized just how vast this island truly was. He had initially thought he had reached the foot of a volcano, but it turned out to be merely a gentle slope; the real foot of the mountain lay ahead of him.
What astonished Lin Yuan even more was that in the area ahead, there seemed to be a multitude of Mutated Mechanical Beasts—so many that within just a minute, he spotted five different types, resembling a zoo in diversity.
Of course, these Mutated Mechanical Beasts were not living in harmony; each appeared to have its own territory and occasionally engaged in fierce battles.
Moreover, based on Lin Yuan's observations, all the Mutated Mechanical Beasts lurking here were exceedingly dangerous. The self-destructive Raymond Coast Crab paled in comparison to them.
Thus, Lin Yuan dared not act recklessly. Instead, he concealed himself in an optimal position and began to observe carefully. After all, knowing oneself and knowing the enemy is crucial for ensuring success in battle.
This careful observation lasted several days—not because Lin Yuan was particularly patient, but because he realized that none of these Mutated Mechanical Beasts were within his capability to confront. Their average danger level reached three to four stars, with fearsome appearances.
For a moment, even if he wanted to find an easy target to tackle, it proved quite difficult.
Fortunately, just as Lin Yuan's patience was about to run out, he finally discovered a group of soft targets: a type of Mutated Mechanical Beast about the size of a large dog and somewhat resembling rabbits. They could hop around like rabbits as well. Due to the distance, he couldn't discern exactly what they were, so he named them Mechanical Rabbits.
These Mechanical Rabbits lived up to their name; they seemed peaceful and coexisted without conflict with other Mechanical Beasts. More importantly, they were herbivores, feeding on Fire-Resistant Reed and sometimes even nibbling at the soil beneath them. This perfectly matched Lin Yuan's image of gentle and adorable soft targets.
However, there was one notable point: these Mechanical Rabbits were astonishingly fast eaters. Over the past two days, the hundreds of Mechanical Rabbits had completely devoured all the Fire-Resistant Reed in front of Lin Yuan—a stretch two kilometers long and five hundred meters wide—leaving nothing but bare ground.
It seemed as though they could never get enough; they showed no signs of stopping. Given their insatiable appetite, Lin Yuan felt compelled to take action. If these creatures consumed all the Fire-Resistant Reed, he would lose his hiding place.
Without hesitation, Lin Yuan decided to go after these soft targets.
However, before he could make his move, one Mechanical Rabbit became so engrossed in devouring the Fire-Resistant Reed that it inadvertently veered off course and approached from a direction Lin Yuan had not noticed. It continued munching diligently without any sign of laziness. By the time Lin Yuan spotted this particular Mechanical Rabbit, it was already two thousand meters away from him.
Of course, at the same time, the Mechanical Rabbit also discovered Lin Yuan's presence.
Then, that damn glutton let out a piercing scream. How could a rabbit have such a loud voice? But that was no longer important. At the moment the scream rang out, a fireball the size of a fist was already shot out by the Mechanical Rabbit. Although it missed Lin Yuan, it still left him in quite a predicament!
This left Lin Yuan utterly astonished! How could this seemingly docile rabbit possess such powerful offensive capabilities?
Before he could make sense of it, over a hundred other Mechanical Rabbits charged toward him in a frenzy. Fireballs rained down like a storm, causing Lin Yuan to turn and flee.
Fortunately, those Mechanical Rabbits weren't very fast; they hopped around for a while before returning to normal and ceased their pursuit!
However, a raging fire of anger ignited within Lin Yuan. This was truly outrageous! He decided to fight back. The main reason for his decision was that he noticed the explosions from the fireballs shot by those Mechanical Rabbits, while intense, did not attract the terrifying Fire Crows.
As he cautiously approached again, Lin Yuan began to devise a battle plan. The Movement Speed of those Mechanical Rabbits was lacking; this was his only advantage. However, they possessed an incredibly keen sensory system—once anyone entered their two-kilometer range, they would be immediately detected, and their fireballs were remarkably accurate.
Thus, if he wanted to strike, he needed to have sufficient speed.
After some thought, Lin Yuan transformed his Mechanical Body into its Second Form. To evade the terrifying fireball barrage from the Mechanical Rabbits, this was the only method available to him. However, he needed to switch to combat mode at high speed without stumbling; only then would he have a chance of success.
Once in Second Form, Lin Yuan no longer hesitated. He executed a drift and charged toward an area completely stripped bare by the Mechanical Rabbits. This was the best acceleration zone with an unobstructed view—ideal for dodging.
As expected, when Lin Yuan appeared in Second Form two kilometers away from the Mechanical Rabbits, those furious gluttons immediately became enraged. Their screams echoed through the air as fireballs erupted spectacularly.
At that moment, Lin Yuan accelerated further, moving in an S-shaped curve as his speed surged to two hundred kilometers per hour. Even though the fireballs from the Mechanical Rabbits were fast and precise, they couldn't catch him.
Almost simultaneously, his Laser Sniper Rifle locked onto one of the edge-dwelling Mechanical Rabbits. He fired three shots in quick succession; however, this attack barely tickled the Mechanical Rabbit's defenses. Immediately after, Lin Yuan switched to his Heavy Sniper Rifle and fired another shot. This time, he sent that particular Mechanical Rabbit tumbling several times before it quickly bounced back up again. Watching this made Lin Yuan feel quite frustrated; he realized these gluttons must possess extremely high fire resistance.
Given this situation, Lin Yuan had no choice but to use his last trump card: the Hunter's Longsword!
In an instant, the distance of one kilometer seemed to close in as Lin Yuan shouted in his heart and threw himself into action, transitioning into the First Combat Form at high speed.
Unfortunately, despite meticulously calculating every movement, he couldn't achieve a perfect transformation. Instead, he shot forward like a rolling stone, careening across the ground and knocking over five or six Mechanical Rabbits in the process!
Fortunately, at such a close range, the Ranged Attack fireballs from those Mechanical Rabbits were ineffective. Otherwise, a single fireball would have spelled his doom.
However, this didn't mean these creatures lacked offensive capabilities. Their long, sharp teeth—over ten centimeters in length—were quite intimidating. They charged at him recklessly, a full-on mob attack!
In comparison, Lin Yuan found himself in quite a predicament. Thankfully, he wasn't paralyzed by fear. As soon as his rolling momentum ceased, he sprang back up. The Feathered Shield on his First Mechanical Arm unfolded instantly to protect him from the front, while the Hunter's Longsword in his Second Mechanical Arm swiftly decapitated one of the Mechanical Rabbits!
The sharpness of the Hunter's Longsword was beyond his belief!
But before Lin Yuan could fully unleash his power, the decapitated Mechanical Rabbit suddenly exploded. The massive blast sent him flying over a hundred meters away, leaving him covered in dirt and utterly disheveled!
To make matters worse, with the distance now between them, the remaining Mechanical Rabbits began launching fireballs once again.
"Are you kidding me?"
At that moment, Lin Yuan realized just how troublesome these seemingly docile Mechanical Rabbits were. Disguised as soft targets, they were anything but easy to deal with. From a distance, they had Ranged Attacks; up close, they resorted to self-detonation tactics—truly despicable!
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