Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 227 Climbing the Network Cable (Extra for Alliance Leader Wuxie without worries) (Third Update)

Chapter 227: Chapter 227 Climbing the Network Cable (Extra for Alliance Leader Wuxie without worries) (Third Update)

"High, even higher than the price you paid."

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Yu replied.

"It’s that expensive? Is it worth repairing?"

"Definitely, if this mecha could be fixed, it would be extremely powerful. It could even go toe to toe with a Fourth Generation Mecha, but only just, considering it is missing the most crucial Super Neural Connection Device."

"Teacher, is it possible to fix this mecha at home?"

"It can’t be fixed. Not to mention anything else, just the Fission Power Device alone is beyond what the company’s technical director can handle. It involves technology from the Fourth Generation Machine."

"This is troubling."

Hearing this, Su Ming immediately felt the situation was very thorny.

"However, young master, there’s no need to rush. Although it can’t be fixed at home, the senior repair masters inside Imperial Court Academy should be able to do it."

Jiang Yu said to Su Ming with a smile.

Hearing Jiang Yu’s words, Su Ming’s eyes instantly brightened; he suddenly thought of a shortcut.

As the third most powerful club in Imperial Court Academy, the Polar Star Club would definitely have senior repair masters. He could ask them to do the repairs, and the quote from being in the same club should not be too outrageous.

"Thank you for the tip, Teacher."

"No need to thank me. I didn’t really help much. You, young master, have grand ambitions."

Jiang Yu said with a wry smile.

"Not at all, I owe it to you, Teacher. Otherwise, I would be as clueless as a headless fly."

Su Ming replied modestly.

Jiang Yu unplugged the connected wires and then said to Su Ming.

"Young master, the repair costs for this mecha are very high. Don’t be too anxious, take it slowly. I believe in your abilities to definitely fix it!"

"Alright."

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to the company now." freeweɓnovel.cøm

"Teacher, let me walk you out."

Su Ming said politely.

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Late at night.

On the third floor of the Imperial Court Academy library.

Su Ming sat alone in a corner, flipping through borrowed trade books, occasionally tapping on the upright screen of his mobile phone to look up some information.

When he found valuable information, he would pick up a pen and jot down the key points in his notebook.

Su Ming’s train of thought was crystal clear. The priority was to get that Third Generation Mecha repaired.

That way, he would have the capital to take on missions and earn money, although the initial lump sum was the hardest to come by.

But Su Ming was confident. Given some time, he was certain to find a way to make money.

Just then, the cute Celeste suddenly appeared on Su Ming’s screen, flashing him a charming smile.

Su Ming was momentarily taken aback and said in surprise,

"Celeste?"

"Tehehe, that’s right, it’s yours truly."

Celeste said, showing off her pearly white teeth.

"Oh! What brings you here?"

Su Ming replied while continuing to browse through the book in his hands.

"What are you doing?"

Celeste, seeing Su Ming not focusing his attention on her, tilted her head and asked.

"Researching information, looking for ways to make money."

Su Ming didn’t look up, and casually responded.

"You’re really short on money, huh?"

Celeste leaned on the edge of the screen and asked innocently.

"Yep."

Su Ming candidly admitted, after all, he only had 1000 Federation dollars left in his account.

"It’s easy then, how much do you need? I’ll just steal it from the Federation Bank for you."

Celeste said with a giggly smile.

Su Ming’s hand, which was holding a pen, suddenly paused, and then he replied.

"Go on, stop joking around!"

"Then, I have a lot of secret information on hand. You’ve seen it too. How about I give you some to sell for money?"

Celeste propped her chin with her small hands and blinked her big eyes as she suggested.

Su Ming took a deep breath and said to Celeste with utter helplessness,

"Thank you, but are you really not happy until you get me thrown in?"

Celeste was right. She did have the ability to rob the Federation Bank, but the bank was no pushover. Over the long years, the Federation Government had developed comprehensive responses to various data breaches to protect against invasions by the Mechanical Clan, and they had their ways to verify whether there were any anomalies with the funds on hand.

As for selling the Federation Government’s secrets, that was a serious crime. Once exposed, one would definitely be prosecuted. And why should he bother taking that risk when he had a bright future ahead?

"Aw, I was just trying to help you!"

Celeste pouted in response.

"No need. Although I am short on money, I can solve it on my own. But what are you doing coming over here?"

"Well, I’m bored. I’m trapped in Xi Guang Laboratory, being monitored all the time, and you don’t come to the Xi Guang Laboratory to keep me company."

"I’m not a staff member of the Xi Guang Laboratory; how could I possibly run there every day?"

"Ah, you’re just a little short of qualifying for the Biological Machine. Don’t you think it’s a pity?"

"It’s alright, actually. I didn’t feel too confident about the real machine test that day."

"Is it because of the previous two test scores? If so, you don’t need to worry. The reason your test results were so poor is that you didn’t inject Type I and II Genetic Potions since you’re just an ordinary person."

"Genetic Potion, where can I buy it?"

Su Ming asked curiously.

"There are many companies that sell Genetic Potions. Vox Biointerstellar Group and Moansi Biotechnology Interstellar Group are among the more famous ones... Of course, Xi Guang Laboratory also produces Genetic Potions. And the Genetic Potions produced by different companies vary in model and effectiveness, with the best supposedly being those produced by Xi Guang Laboratory."

"What’s the price?"

"The price of a Type I Genetic Potion is around 10 million Federation dollars, Type II is 100 million, Type III is 1 billion, and Type IV is 100 billion. Of course, price is not the biggest problem; the biggest problem is that the production is scarce and monopolized—you can’t buy them at all! And I can assure you, if you inject the Type I and II Genetic Potions, you’ll definitely be stronger than them."

Celeste said cheerfully.

After hearing Celeste’s words, Su Ming shook his head and replied,

"Sigh~ It’s not just because of my previous two test scores, though."

"What is it then?"

"While I can indeed control Biological Mechas in the virtual world, it’s still not real. Controlling a Biological Mecha in reality is different from in the virtual world—it could even be lethal, the risk is too great."

"That’s true, but if you succeed, you could obtain a Fourth Generation Biological Mecha and even greater power, shooting straight to the top. Doesn’t that tempt you?"

"I’m not tempted. Actually, after some thought, failing the test might have been a good thing."

Su Ming replied very sensibly.

"Why so?"

Celeste looked at Su Ming, puzzled.

"Celeste, there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Passing the test would mean getting a Fourth Generation Biological Mecha, but the price to pay is also extremely high. They would squeeze out every bit of strength you have to maximize your value, and I’m no instrument of slaughter."

Su Ming earnestly said, looking at Celeste.

"You’re really smart; it’s a pity that only a few people can see through this."

Celeste praised with a cheerful smile.