The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers-Chapter 923: Mecha

Ji You took one step, then another, almost reaching the floating stairs at the 99th floor; but there was no sound coming from behind, so Ji You, feeling somewhat helpless, reluctantly turned back.

Upon stepping into the laboratory on the 99th floor, Ji You saw that Teacher Mu Jianling wasn’t standing in her original spot but was crouched to the side cleaning several rusty components of the Golden Dragon.

Ji You stepped closer to take a look and discovered the components were all rusty, blurting out, "Look, these things are all rusty, and you’re still trying to sell them to me."

Mu Jianling said, "Buying or selling is up to you. The money’s in your pocket, the hand is yours, whether you transfer the funds or buy it, that’s your decision. And—get your big face out of the way, don’t interrupt my work."

Ji You moved back a little, staring at the movements of Teacher Mu Jianling’s hands. Watching closely, Ji You saw Mu Jianling dismantle all the components from the Golden Dragon’s head; at the center of the head lay a small chip, roughly the size of a fingernail, which was the mecha’s main control system.

Upon disassembling it, the fingernail-sized chip was covered in rust.

Mu Jianling said casually, "No wonder the head was having issues; turns out it’s rusted."

Ji You was taken aback, rubbing her eyes in disbelief, "Is it... really rusted?" It was truly astonishing that a chip could rust given the current level of technology.

Mu Jianling said coldly, "Why is that impossible? After all, it’s been 50 years since it was last booted up. Having problems is completely normal."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You pouted and said, "Even if it’s the only biological mecha, it’s been so many years, it’s old, it’s an antique; can’t you make it a bit cheaper?"

Mu Jianling also pouted and said, "Even if it’s old and rusted, it’s still the only biological mecha after all these years. Can’t I sell it for a higher price?"

Ji You: "..."

"Cough cough..." Ji You grinned and continued chuckling awkwardly, "That’s understandable, but if you could lower the price a bit, Teacher, please do. I won’t haggle much more, 50 million!"

Mu Jianling glanced at her, "Wishful thinking."

Ji You said, "I am beautiful."

Mu Jianling raised her hand and knocked again, scolding, "Noisy!"

After speaking, she continued cleaning the chip. Ji You then saw that the mecha’s chip was missing a small corner, seemingly knocked off by a bomb or something.

Mu Jianling said casually, "Hmm~ Correct judgment, a piece of the brain is missing."

Then.

Ji You watched Mu Jianling raise her hand, shook, and a dust layer fell off in an instant. Without doing anything further, Mu Jianling simply stuffed the chip back into the frame of the mecha’s head.

Ji You: "..."

Suddenly, Ji You’s excited mood turned cold: "This... the mecha’s chip is missing a corner? Is this alright?"

Mu Jianling shrugged, "Whatever, if it’s not okay, then so be it."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You couldn’t help but doubt the authenticity of this mecha: "Is this truly the only biological mecha in the Alliance?" Why does the mecha owner’s attitude seem so dismissive, as if ready to toss it in the trash?

Upon hearing this, Mu Jianling said indifferently, "Believe it or not."

Ji You took a deep breath and said, "Teacher, 60 million, 60 million credit points, I’ll transfer it to you immediately, not a penny less."

Mu Jianling snorted, "Think I’m selling junk?"

As soon as she finished the sentence, Mu Jianling’s nimble hands continued to disassemble the mecha’s waist and abdomen, exposing a pile of rusty components.

Ji You: "..."

Ji You trembled and said, "You still dare claim you’re not selling junk?"

Mu Jianling wrinkled her brow, looking disdainful, "Are you buying or not? If not, get out of the way, I’m busy."

Ji You put away her playful demeanor and said, "I’ll buy it!"

Mu Jianling said, "10 billion."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You was just about to speak when Mu Jianling said, "Not a single credit point less, if you don’t have it, then leave."

"Cough cough..." Ji You scratched her head embarrassedly, "Well... I really don’t have it." Originally having a total of 1 billion and 3 million credit points; after repaying previous debts, she had already spent 1 billion, now leaving her with a pitiful 3 million.

Ji You didn’t leave, nor did she speak again, silently watching Teacher Mu Jianling’s actions.

After some pounding and tweaking, the little Golden Dragon, initially bright and shining, now turned ashen, looking quite worn out. Mu Jianling worked without regard to Ji You’s reactions, adjusting values while hammering away...

Soon, the ashen little Golden Dragon suddenly became bright and dazzling, akin to a small sun, its light slightly blinding; Ji You bore through the blinding light to scrutinize the Golden Dragon mecha closely.

Mu Jianling said, "The energy system is normal, a single charge can run at least for 1 year... wait, estimated duration is 5 years."

Ji You: "!!!"

years?

How is that possible?

At present, no modern equipment can operate without energy. Energy boxes of levels 1-3 are low-level energy, while those of levels 4-5 are high-level energy; however, using even all high-level energy boxes only lasts around a year and a half at most.

Suddenly.

Mu Jianling said, "Weapon systems are normal, currently capable of hosting the following types: Particle Cannon, energy weapon, and cold weapons... The firing range of the Particle Cannon is 0.5 light-years."

Ji You: "!!!"

What?

The firing range is measured in light-years?

This—

This is terrifying?

Then.

Mu Jianling, disregarding Ji You’s shocked expression, continued, "Currently available modes in total are 4: The first being Beetle, its shell thick and rough, indestructible. The second is Golden Dragon, with flying speed and swimming velocity pushed to the extreme, comparable to military starships."

Upon hearing this, Ji You was already a bit intrigued, though not entirely impressed, as she had seen and experienced these mecha modes.

Mu Jianling continued, "The third mode—Human."

Ji You: "???"

It can turn into a human?

Yet, thinking about it, it makes sense, since it’s a man-made mecha, even though it’s a biological mecha of immeasurable value, created by humans, it would naturally have a human form.

This point, not surprising either.

Soon, Mu Jianling continued, "The fourth mode—whale."

Ji You: "Huh??? It can also turn into a whale?"

This mecha is really impressive.

Then suddenly, Mu Jianling glanced up at Ji You, then nonchalantly said, "All 4 modes are normal, the transformation system is operating normally, all upgrade materials are intact, and the chip system can still be upgraded; post-upgrade, it can achieve 5 modes, even six or seven..."

Ji You: "!!!"