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"Beep! Mechanical City Reserve Trainee Mercenary review mission series has been generated. Note that this series of missions will overlap with the real-time location of the reviewed Trainee Mercenary. Mission A: Basic Combat Power Rating. Please independently hunt no less than thirty F5 level Spiny Worms within fifteen days."
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It was a simple task, which seemed quite normal. Mechanical City didn't want to throw a newly minted Mercenary directly into the fire; that would be stifling rather than nurturing.
However, this was precisely the outcome that the Crow, Kangaroo, and others wanted to see. They only needed to guard all entrances and exits of the G-715 Sub-base, then use a few tricks to learn about his mission details. Thus, this simple task would turn into a hellish challenge.
Lin Yuan accepted it without hesitation. Since things had come to this point, retreating was meaningless. Even if he sold the Azure Light Dagger for ten million Mechanical Coins, he would still be seen as a fat sheep in the eyes of those bastards. They believed that without the Azure Light Dagger, he would be much easier to deal with. It was a deadlock; did he really have to resort to using the Assault Longsword?
Only by using overwhelming power to eliminate those guys could he create enough deterrence, making those who were itching to act behave themselves and acknowledge him.
Of course, the G-715 Sub-base did not allow Mercenaries to kill each other, so he would have to leave its confines.
While pondering this, Lin Yuan made his way back. He still didn't know where the Troll Captain and his group were, but he wasn't worried at all. Sure enough, as soon as he returned to the area, he saw Thomas and Shield Warrior Bison waiting anxiously with Fat Three.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan, they rushed over with great enthusiasm, but it had nothing to do with friendship; they desperately needed someone like Lin Yuan, who could even assemble an Energy Engine. Normally, one would need their own Assembly Skill to reach level 1—becoming a trainee mechanical assembler—to have such capability.
"Hey! Papaya, have you thought about how to deal with this? According to the latest news, Kangaroo, Crow, and Wild Boar have each gathered three groups of people trying to seize your Azure Light Dagger. Moreover, your movements are being monitored by them at all times. What do you think? It seems like you're destined to lose? Should we go find Stocking Captain? He could take you away," Thomas said mysteriously, clearly still doubting that Lin Yuan could create any miracles.
"Indeed, Crow and Kangaroo are quite capable. Papaya, you probably don't know this: you just registered as a Mercenary in Zone B, and in no time they already knew about your review mission's content. Hunting thirty F5 level Spiny Worms is just one problem; once you leave the protection of the Sub-base, it's like falling into their clutches. Unfortunately, my strength is too weak; otherwise, I would definitely become a Shield Warrior for you," sighed Bison.
"This is useless! If I could get five more Cell Vitality Modification Points, I would dare take on your mission, Papaya. Honestly, I don't know what you're relying on. Even though your Mechanical Body is somewhat decent now, the gap is still too large! You should know that this time it's not just Crow and Kangaroo, but also some individual mercenaries from larger teams interested in you—like someone similar to Lord J. Of course, Lord J wouldn't stoop to such despicable acts, but we must remain vigilant; after all, an Azure Light Dagger is considered a treasure by those Swift Hunters."
Once again expressing his concerns, Thomas hesitated before finally saying, "I actually have another suggestion for you, though it's a bit underhanded. I can't think of any other way for you to get through this crisis. Since you're not going down the path of a Swift Hunter, why not transfer that Azure Light Dagger to Lord J? He might not offer a high price, but he can persuade the Troll Captain to let you join us. At least you'll gain safe growth opportunities; I believe with your repair and assembly skills, you'll definitely thrive."
Hearing this suggestion from Thomas, for a brief moment, Lin Yuan felt tempted; it seemed somewhat reasonable. However, things couldn't be resolved that way. If he handed over the Azure Light Dagger seeking protection due to fear of trouble or threats, what would happen next time when his Assault Longsword was exposed? Would he have to give it away too or sell it off for temporary safety?
Did he really need comfort?
Did he really, truly need a bit of comfort?
If he wanted comfort, he could have simply lived quietly back at the S-15 Sub-base on Earth, enduring the days without causing any trouble. After all, his life was long enough now!
But that was not a path of progress. A person could choose to be a hermit or plan an escape with moderation, but a Mechanical Warrior was born to fight! Combat was the most fundamental instinct!
Were the pioneers of Mechanical City really so passive in their choice to fight? Oh, first check if they could win. If they couldn't, then they would resort to all kinds of appeasement and compromise. If they could win, then they would go forth with grandeur and slaughter!
What kind of Mechanical Warrior was that?
Was this really what it meant to be a Mechanical Warrior?
The Mechanical Body was cold, but the blood of battle would never cool!
Perhaps in the future, when Lin Yuan no longer needed it, when he had enough strength to stand on his own, he would give the Azure Light Dagger to Lord J for free out of a bit of camaraderie. He truly didn't care about the Azure Light Dagger itself; what mattered to him was the dignity and belief of a warrior!
Want the Azure Light Dagger? You’ll have to step over my corpse first!
He would never compromise!
This was his first step in Mechanical City and throughout the entire Mercenary Association and G-715 Sub-base. He did not want to bear the title of a coward. At this point, it was no longer about how much the Azure Light Dagger was worth; it was about fundamental beliefs and principles!
Anyone who wanted to ignite war from him would receive exactly the war they sought without hesitation!
“Thanks, I know my limits,” Lin Yuan said calmly, while Thomas and Bison sighed again, realizing that wisdom meant saying nothing. After winding through several turns, they finally arrived at a place that could only be described as an alternative Dumping Ground.
The reason it was termed 'alternative' was entirely because its style was completely different from that of the district's main area. The best way to describe it would be like a fly suddenly landing on a cake exuding rich aromas—utterly disgusting.
Yes, this Dumping Ground is like a fly in the area, not very large, just over a thousand square meters, surrounded by massive Alloy Steel. There is only a narrow entrance, and the heavy door is tightly shut. As a result, Thomas, Bison, and Fat Three had to grit their teeth and exert all their strength to squeeze through. The creaking sound was reminiscent of Hua Tuo scraping bones to cure poison!
Inside, it was pitch black; even Lin Yuan's Auditory Radar lost its effectiveness. The reason wasn't the lack of light but rather the swirling black mist that enveloped the area. It was clear that the smell here was far from pleasant, prompting both Thomas and Fat Three to activate their air protection System.
Even Lin Yuan's Intellect issued a severe warning!
"Warning! Warning! Extremely hazardous corrosive, radioactive, invasive, and softening gases and liquids detected. Please take necessary precautions to avoid unforeseen accidents!"
It was evident that the Troll Captain was researching new potions or some kind of ammunition or Protective Coating. In any case, that's how Alchemists operate.
In a state of trepidation, Lin Yuan and his companions cautiously moved forward. Instead of the abandoned Part machines they expected, they encountered heaps of unknown biological corpses and entrails. The ground was covered with half a foot of blood, highly corrosive, causing Lin Yuan to lose a bit of health every second. If they stayed here too long, it would surely lead to self-destruction.
What a nightmare!
"Well, well! A rare guest! Isn't this the recently famous and unparalleled figure, Brother Double Wood Forest? What an honor; you've truly brightened up my humble abode!" A voice like an owl pierced through the thick black mist, making Lin Yuan and his companions shiver involuntarily. This voice was more terrifying than Cosmic Rays!
The Troll Captain recognized who his friends were. First came the Stocking Captain, then Old Nyx, and now this peculiar character appeared!
"Get lost, you damn yd Cucumber! Don't scare our friend! Papaya, you two wait a moment; yd Cucumber is synthesizing a new potion that will take just a few minutes. Tsk tsk, you two really are fated; one is named Cucumber and the other is called Papaya. Hehe, because of this, you better give an 80% discount later!" The voice of the Troll Captain drifted out from the thick black mist, but there was no sign of Old Nyx.
Reluctantly, Lin Yuan and his group had no choice but to wait patiently until after several minutes when they heard a loud explosion in the distance. It sounded as if a giant caterpillar had emerged from nowhere. In an instant, Lin Yuan felt various fuzzy things hanging all over his Mechanical Body. Meanwhile, Thomas and Fat Three were already screaming; as Carbon-Based Lifeforms and Silicon-based Lifeforms, their endurance couldn't compare to that of a Mechanical Lifeform.
"Damn it! Another failure!" The voice of the yd Cucumber echoed with frustration. As his voice rang out, the entire space suddenly lit up like daylight; all the black smoke vanished. What appeared before Lin Yuan was the troll alongside a one-meter-tall Two-Headed Gnome, who was currently observing the screaming Thomas and Fat Three with keen interest.
Clearly, this was the so-called yd Cucumber. It was unclear what race he belonged to; at least he wasn't a Mechanical Lifeform, nor a Carbon-Based Lifeform, or even a Silicon-based Lifeform.
Strangely enough, the troll seemed quite at ease here. After searching around, Lin Yuan finally spotted the figure of Old Nyx inside a massive transparent container. This guy was soaking in there like some kind of specimen. Even worse, he waved smugly at Lin Yuan.
"Hey there, Boss Papaya, come take a bath! It's free! Otherwise, your health points will keep dropping here with Cucumber."
Before Lin Yuan could react, Thomas, Bison, and Fat Three rushed forward without hesitation, jumping into the liquid below. It was only then that Lin Yuan noticed that Lord J was also submerged in it!
Without a doubt, the liquid in this massive container was a high-quality Protective Coating!
Without hesitation, Lin Yuan leaped in as well. As soon as he made contact with the slightly yellow-green, semi-turbid liquid, he was taken aback.
"Ding! E7 standard Protective Coating detected. This is an E7 standard material officially purchased by Mechanical City, priced at 1000 Mechanical Coins per gram."
Damn it, this was actually E7 level Protective Coating! That YD Cucumber really had something up its sleeve. To think that the Protective Coating Lin Yuan had concocted back then was only E1 level; the difference was staggering.
There was definitely something off about this!
Lin Yuan thought to himself, but he didn't have time to ponder. Seizing the opportunity, he submerged his entire Mechanical Body into the E7 level Protective Coating. This substance not only provided a 15-point Enhancement Level to the Mechanical Body but also prevented most corrosion and even had decent effects on stealth.
YD Cucumber seemed unfazed, merely whispering something to Troll Captain. Later, Old Nyx joined in, and it wasn't until fifteen minutes later that Lin Yuan and the others were finally pulled out.
"Alright, back to business. Papaya, I've negotiated a price with the trolls. The three types of shotgun shells you wanted have been prepared by YD Cucumber—120 rounds in total, priced at 00 Mechanical Coins each. That's already at a 20% discount! Don't complain about the price; just take a look at the goods!" Old Nyx was the first to speak.
At this moment, whether it was Troll Captain or YD Cucumber, including Lord J, Thomas, and Bison, all wore solemn expressions—far from their earlier jovial demeanor.
After all, this amounted to a whopping six One Hundred Thousand Mechanical Coins! It was quite a hefty sum, and they were undoubtedly curious about what kind of shotgun shells could be so expensive—at 00 Mechanical Coins each.
At that moment, YD Cucumber pulled out an oversized box from somewhere and slammed it down in front of Lin Yuan with a loud thud. The lid flew open to reveal rows of shotgun shells inside.
"Wow! A-90 Frost Bullet! A-Penetrating Explosive Round! A-90 Ripping Cutting Shells! Papaya, do you happen to have an A-90 caliber shotgun? Good grief! Such powerful shotgun shells are basically military-grade equipment!"
Thomas was the first to exclaim in shock. He was also into firearms; although he specialized as a Brute Assault Specialist, he carried a heavy machine gun on his back and was quite knowledgeable about these things!
But no one paid attention to Thomas's outburst. In that instant, Lin Yuan raised his alertness to the highest level. Even though Troll Captain and Old Nyx didn’t seem like they were up to no good, he needed to remain vigilant; it was a matter of principle.
However, whether it was intentional or not, from the very beginning, both the Troll Captain and Yd Cucumber, as well as Old Nyx, kept a distance of at least fifteen meters away from Lin Yuan.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Yuan slowly crouched down, adopting a half-kneeling position. He began to carefully examine the one hundred and twenty special shotgun shells. Although he had little knowledge about them, with the help of the Intelligent Brain Encyclopedia, he was able to discern some details. After a thorough inspection, everything appeared normal; they were definitely high-quality! Moreover, their power was immense. With only one hundred and twenty shells, using the Hurricane Hammer would mean six shots per round, which was enough for twenty rounds. Of course, just one shot would guarantee that he could severely injure a character like a Kangaroo! The power of the Hurricane Hammer was so great that if word got out, even the Dragon Mercenary Leader would be tempted!
In reality, Lin Yuan purchased these shotgun shells merely as a precaution. For normal operations, he still preferred to use the Azure Light Dagger whenever possible.
"Very good! Not bad! Just a bit low on quantity!" Lin Yuan said with a slight smile as he casually picked up a Terror Frost Bomb that was as thick as his fist and about twenty centimeters long. This thing was indeed quite impressive!
"Hahaha! You really can't judge a book by its cover! I didn't expect your pockets to be so full. But don't forget, I, Yd Cucumber, am also a part-time arms dealer. Can you handle another one hundred and twenty shells?" Yd Cucumber laughed sharply.
"Of course, just kidding!" Lin Yuan chuckled. He previously had three hundred and twenty One Hundred Thousand Mechanical Coins. After deducting what he spent on parts and cleaning up after Old Nyx, he still had over one hundred and twenty thousand left. Additionally, he possessed an Invisible Reputation in Mechanical City that could be exchanged for five million Mechanical Coins. Furthermore, he had accumulated nearly one hundred Merit Points that could also be exchanged for ten million Mechanical Coins. He wasn’t lacking in Mechanical Coins at all! However, he needed to save that Invisible Reputation and those Merit Points for Modification Points!
"Wow! A rare big spender! Alright then, I have plenty of stock left; do you want to take a look?" Yd Cucumber said as he tossed out five large boxes in one go. When all were opened, even the Troll Captain exclaimed in jealousy while Lord J, Thomas, and others gasped in shock!
"D1-level invisibility potion? D-Class Protective Coating? D1-level interference potion? D1-level purification potion? Wow! Old chap, you really have some assets! Do you need to be this ruthless?"
"Hehe! If you can come up with one hundred and twenty million Mechanical Coins, all these things will belong to you!" Yd Cucumber grinned mischievously. This time, Lin Yuan felt frustrated; damn it, these were all good items, but he couldn't afford them! It seemed that being an Alchemist was actually more profitable than being a Mechanical Assembler!
Did he know how much these items were worth originally? Probably just a few million at most. (To be continued.)
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