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"You bastards!"
As Lin Yuan walked, he pondered the strange situation he found himself in. Lacking a Language Interaction System, he couldn't even explain his predicament. However, everything was fine; he had always been optimistic.
Since there were no other passengers on the ship, he didn't mind wandering around. Even if he encountered a Kugite Parasite, he wasn't afraid.
As he turned and twisted through the corridors, feeling dizzy from the constant movement, the voice of the Stocking Captain suddenly rang out. "Hey, what are you doing wandering around? Are you lost? That damn troll has put you in a tough spot, hasn't he? You're just a laborer, broke and in desperate need of modifications. So, I have a task for you. During the next three Mechanical Moon voyages, I need you to clean out my—no, not the 019, but the 09 cargo hold. Damn it, that hold hasn't been touched in two hundred years! I'm getting old and can't afford to hire mercenaries to clean it up; it's a huge waste of resources, isn't it? If that hold could store goods again, I could make at least two million Mechanical Coins per trip. Now, if you can clean it out successfully, I wouldn't mind offering you a reward of one thousand Mechanical Coins. Sure, it's a bit low, but I can open up the Maintenance Assembly Chamber for you and lend you Old Chet for three hours. How does that sound? Alright then, I'll take that as a yes."
As soon as the voice faded away, Lin Yuan found himself standing in a rapidly twisting and writhing corridor that transformed around him without him moving an inch. A few seconds later, he appeared in a vast dark space.
"Thanks! There might be some pesky parasites in this Cabin. You know how it is; I can't deal with those damn things at all. So please be careful! Also, I'm sorry; due to my age and the number of parasites around here, it's going to be hard for me to control this Cabin until you've cleaned it up. Of course, if you find yourself in danger, just call for help and I'll notify your companions."
In an instant, the Stocking Captain's voice vanished. Lin Yuan could only manage a bitter smile. What a joke—facing the first-dimensional five-star danger of Kugite Parasites! That damn Stocking Captain!
Well then, since he was here, he might as well make the best of it. Lin Yuan didn't act immediately; instead, he quickly took out his Azure Light Dagger and checked the overall status of his Mechanical Body before cautiously exploring this so-called 09 Cabin.
Honestly, while the 09 Cabin didn't sound too big, Lin Yuan's Second Audio-Visual Radar couldn't see its limits at all. The depth of this place was at least over three kilometers.
This was absolutely shocking! After all, when Lin Yuan had seen this spaceship from outside earlier, its total length was only about three kilometers. The only explanation was that this Kugite Shipman was one of the most popular Cargo Ships in the universe with incredibly strong carrying capacity. These Cabins must have employed some form of spatial folding technology or perhaps were part of the Kugite Shipman's inherent abilities; otherwise, there would be no way to explain it.
Initially, Lin Yuan felt curious and hopeful; perhaps there would be some Mechanical Parts or other items left behind in this Cabin. After all, such a large space felt like entering a dungeon—there could be treasures hidden within.
However, reality proved him too naive. The Cabin was filled with a fuzzy substance resembling moss—he couldn't tell if it was plant or animal or something else entirely. In any case, this needed serious cleaning.
So tragically, he had to wield his Azure Light Dagger and painstakingly clear away these weeds that stood a meter tall across such an expansive area. This was definitely a frustrating labor-intensive task!
"Damn it! No wonder none of those trolls wanted to help; this is pure torture!"
Lin Yuan silently cursed to himself, yet he dared not slow down his pace. He only had three months, and he couldn't afford to waste any time.
The Azure Light Dagger truly lived up to its reputation as a Blue Light Weapon. Despite its mere thirty-centimeter length, it was incredibly sharp, slicing through the fifteen-point Enhancement Level weeds and moss without any difficulty.
At first, Lin Yuan remained on high alert, wary of a Kugite Parasite suddenly jumping out. However, after half an hour passed without even a shadow in sight, he began to relax. It made sense; although the Stocking Captain had a bad temper, as a peace-loving Kugite Shipman, he wouldn't let Lin Yuan walk into danger. Moreover, if there were Kugite Parasites around, Thomas, Bison, and even the Three Chubby Ones would be eager to clear them out. After all, killing a Kugite Parasite would yield rewards far better than clearing weeds.
Thus, this laborious yet thankless task would fall solely on his shoulders.
With that thought in mind, Lin Yuan became increasingly vigorous in his cutting. There was no choice; maintaining psychological balance was crucial. Besides, he found this endeavor surprisingly enjoyable.
The reason lay in how he accelerated his movements while treating the weeds and moss as imaginary enemies. He allowed his cutting to become more fluid and intricate, swinging left and right, shifting up and down. Simultaneously, Lin Yuan replayed Lord J's elusive movements in his mind. Even if Lord J wasn't a true Swift Hunter, his overall strength was certainly worth emulating.
Initially, Lin Yuan's imitation was clumsy; if Thomas and the others saw him, they would surely laugh until their teeth fell out. But here in the deserted Cabin, he paid no mind to others. What he lacked least was patience and resilience—qualities he had been forced to cultivate over the past few decades.
Without that patience and resilience, how could he have come this far? How could he have improved his Assembly Skill to apprentice level without anyone teaching him?
Time passed slowly—one day, two days, three days... Gradually, as the empty space in the Cabin expanded due to Lin Yuan's efforts, his movements began to exhibit subtle changes.
Specifically speaking, it wasn't anything mystical; it was simply that the coordination between his Mechanical Body, Auditory Radar, and Intelligence Matrix became more harmonious and compatible. This directly enhanced the integration of his Intellect with his Mechanical Body by a percentage point. Though it seemed insignificant, it was enough to boost Lin Yuan's morale.
Additionally, Lin Yuan's imitation finally bore some fruit. By using his Intellect to deconstruct Lord J's movements, he managed to break them down into five standard actions and one hundred twenty subtle variations. On top of that were one thousand two hundred possible combinations.
It sounded magical—like the martial arts skills possessed by heroes in wuxia stories.
In reality, it represented a high level of calculation. If Wakayama Yuan's Intelligence Level were higher and the fusion of his Mechanical Body stronger, breaking down five thousand combinations wouldn't be impossible.
Moreover, it's important to note that mastering more combinations would make them increasingly elusive and difficult to pin down.
This is the key to Lord J's strength.
According to Lin Yuan, Lord J's combination of movement techniques exceeds at least ten thousand variations, which is why it appears so formidable.
The five standard movements, when broken down, are quite simple—so simple that one might think it's a joke. Indeed, there are only five: move forward, move backward, shift left, shift right, and jump. They are almost indistinguishable from the game keyboard of Earth in the 21st century: W, A, S, D, and the spacebar—how familiar and nostalgic!
But this is no trivial matter; anyone can master these five standard movements. Even a 21st-century Earthling, after rigorous training, could probably grasp over a hundred different combinations.
Yet this is the essence of movement techniques. Lin Yuan even speculated that the legendary Lingbo Weibu might have evolved from these five basic movements. If it truly exists, the number of its combinations would certainly not exceed five hundred.
In other words, in terms of combination variations, Lin Yuan has already reached the level of two martial arts leaders.
Having pinpointed his direction, Lin Yuan continued to simulate practical combat training with great results. At least his imitation was no longer as aimless as it had been at first; it felt as though he had cracked the Northern Darkness Technique and was finally on the right path.
On the tenth day, Lin Yuan finally received a message he had been waiting for.
“Ding! You have successfully comprehended the basic movement skill, Swift Evasion. The fusion degree with Intellect and Mechanical Body is 45 percent. This skill serves as a combat support skill that can be used to evade an opponent's locked attacks during battle. It can also be combined with other attack methods to strike targets. Upon successful hit, attack damage is increased by 100%, with a base Movement Speed increase of 0%. However, using this skill will consume additional energy. This skill is rated as f6 level standard support Combat Skills. Note: This skill has upgrade standards and can be perfected through extensive practical experience and training to enhance various details. A friendly reminder: combining with Combat Skills will yield unexpected effects.”
“Ding! You have initiated a combat support mission. This subject is mandatory education for legal citizens of Mechanical City. You need to complete five such missions to pass. Depending on your completion level, you will receive ratings of good, excellent, perfect, or legendary. The tasks are as follows: master at least two combat support skills. Reward: two Modification Points, and an increase of 10 percentage points in Intelligence Level. Current status: You have successfully mastered the jump support skill, Swift Evasion. Mission completed. The second phase of the mission has begun; you need to comprehend at least three combat support skills and elevate them all to f5 level standard. Mission Reward: four Modification Points, and an increase of 0 percentage points in Intelligence Level.” (To be continued.)
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