An Uninvited Arrival

However, Si Ming's talent also came into play in this situation. In just over ten minutes, he had completely mastered the Vermilion Bird Machine and could make the desired movements as if they were his own arms. He used it with great enthusiasm, moving in various serpentine patterns and gliding in arcs.

"This is really good. The Vermilion Bird Machine surpasses the Heaven-Soaring Armor by a large margin in every aspect. Wearing it, I dare to face off against Spirit Transformation expert head-on."

Having exhausted his True Qi, Si Ming was forced to stop the experience, still feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

The professor poured cold water on the idea, saying, "If you encounter Spirit Transformation expert, I suggest you turn around and run. With the speed of the Vermilion Bird Machine, unless the Nascent Spirit Transformation expert is skilled in lightness techniques, they won't be able to catch you. The Vermilion Bird Machine's weaknesses are quite obvious. In order to reduce weight, it sacrificed ballistic weapons and armor thickness, resulting in insufficient firepower. Its defensive capabilities are a joke; it can only block ordinary bullets, and it's strong enough against artillery shells, let alone the ultimate moves of a master."

"I never cared about defensive capabilities anyway; thick armor would be a waste for me," Si Ming patted his chest, speaking with confidence. "My body is the best armor."

"But you also need to be careful. Even if you're not afraid of getting beaten up, the Vermilion Bird Machine itself can still be destroyed. If the core components are damaged, it will become just an ordinary piece of armor. Originally, the Vermilion Bird Machine's protection relied on its own protective flame shield, but it's also limited by your cultivation level, so this protective flame shield can't be activated."

"Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Wanting thick armor, high speed, and strong firepower all at once? There's no such thing as a perfect solution. Only a child would think that way." Si Ming casually asked as he took off his Vermilion Bird Machine, "The Vermilion Bird Machine is a maneuverable type. What are the special features of the other three divine machines?"

The doctor thought for a moment and said, "The White Tiger Machine is a pure close-combat machine, lacking long-range shooting capabilities. Although it also emphasizes speed, compared to the Vermilion Bird Machine's long-distance travel, it focuses more on reaction speed and explosive power. Its exclusive weapon is a sword, and it was developed for fighting against strong opponents, so it also possesses a certain degree of defensive capabilities. If I had to define it, it would be classified as a close-combat breakthrough type."

Black Tortoise Machine is a heavily armored artillery-type weapon with mid-to-long-range firing capabilities and powerful firepower, but its movement speed is low. It has the ability to dive, and its exclusive weapon is a hammer, but given its mobility, it is basically useless; perhaps it can be used to build houses.

The Azure Dragon Machine is still under development. It is the final version and is based on data from three similar Profound Armors. It is considered the culmination of their design. The people at the Mohist Academy of Science plan to make it an all-around balanced machine, capable of both melee and ranged combat. Specific details are not yet available.

Si Ming pondered, "According to you, the Mohist Academy of Science agreed to give me the Vermilion Bird Machine because of my status Grandmaster Candidate. Does that mean that the White Tiger Machine and the Black Tortoise Machine will be given to other Grandmaster Candidate?"

"That's possible, but not necessarily. Not everyone is as fond of fighting as you are. That prospective Grandmaster in your class isn't interested in Profound Armor at all."

Si Ming stroked his chin, dreaming, "If only Azure Dragon Machine could use a sword too."

The doctor asked, puzzled, "Why?"

"Then its ultimate technique could be named Dragon King's Broken Robe Sword - Jeolla Happiness Slash."

Chapter 206 Uninvited Guest

Upon obtaining the Vermilion Bird Machine, Si Ming was like a child who had received a new toy. Even after exhausting True Qi, he would keep fiddling with it over and over again, never getting tired of it.

In his past life, he was a model enthusiast. When he first entered the workforce, even though his salary was barely enough to make ends meet, he would rather cut back on his own spending and save half of his salary to buy models.

Compared to the Vermilion Bird Machine, which countless scientists have painstakingly created, the models he used to play with were just clay molded by kindergarten children. How could he not be obsessed? The feeling of being obsessed was like discovering a magical girl's tentacle monster, wanting to touch it eighteen times from head to toe.

Fortunately, the Vermilion Bird Machine doesn't have an intelligent system, otherwise it might have been so frightened by its new owner that it crashed.

Si Ming played all night, which caused him to wake up a little late the next day. In order not to be late for school, he had to skip his morning exercise.

He took his toothbrush, cup, washbasin, and towel to the yard to wash up, and saw Murong Qing practicing her sword as always. After a moment's recollection, he realized that since Murong Qing moved to the orphanage, she had never taken a day off. Even on rainy days, she would practice her less intense martial arts in the hall.

In terms of attitude, Murong Qing is the most serious person Si Ming knows. She never makes excuses for taking leave, strictly manages her daily life, and there is not a trace of leisurely living. Everyone who has come into contact with her will admit that she deserves her excellent results.

Compared to himself, who would neglect his cultivation when he encountered something he liked, and was half-hearted, Si Ming couldn't help but feel ashamed. Although he considered himself to be very diligent, especially compared to the decadent young woman Yao Bilian, the difference became apparent when he met a true expert in diligence.

The "Vast Cold Immortal Sword Art" is a sword dance technique, so the movements are very graceful. It is especially visually pleasing when performed by a beautiful woman.

After practicing for the tenth time, Murong Qing sheathed her sword with a fluid and graceful movement, appearing exceptionally dashing. She looked at Si Ming and said, "You got up late today."

"Something interesting happened, and before I knew it, I was up all night. But I'll catch up on my morning exercise during self-study."

Si Ming felt like he hadn't finished his homework and had been called out by the teacher.

Fortunately, Murong Qing did not suspect anything. After putting the sword she was practicing with on the weapon rack, she went back to her room to take a bath.

Not long after, Yao Bilian came to the courtyard yawning, her eyes drooping and her face showing that she hadn't slept enough. She had obviously been forcibly dragged out of bed by Murong Qing.

"This is really bad. I thought I had hired a nanny, but it turned out to be a drill instructor. This is going to disrupt all my routines."

Si Ming had just finished brushing his teeth and casually remarked, "If you can't change your environment, then you can only change yourself."

Yao Bilian didn't reply. She turned her gaze to the weapon rack, staring at the Murong Qing had just used, and said, "The relationship between a sword and its scabbard is like that of a husband and wife. Although the scabbard is plain on the outside, it is beautiful and lustrous on the inside, and it always quietly waits for the sword to return, looking forward to embracing it."

Si Ming pondered the sentence several times, and was shocked to find that it was completely unblemished. Could it be that the end of the world was coming?

Just as he was about to ask a question, Yao Bilian continued, "If it's a new sword that its owner loves so much that he can't put it down and never tires of looking at it, then it's like a newlywed couple. Because they're young, they'll go in and out of it several times a day."

"... If I feel relieved just hearing that, then something is definitely wrong with me."

Just as Si Ming finished complaining, Hongdou, with the same expression as Yao Bilian, staggered out of the house. She was clearly still half asleep; the evidence was that while brushing her teeth, she had stuck the toothbrush into her nostril, probably damaging her nasal membrane, causing her nose to bleed. The pain immediately woke her up, while Yao Bilian exclaimed from the side, "Hongdou's virgin nose is gone!"

Although a minor incident occurred this morning, the rest of the day was peaceful, just like the past two weeks.

Si Ming wanted to improve his relationship with Yu Shuying, but she had an excellent memory and still looked unfriendly. He wasn't the type to fawn over beautiful women, so he stopped trying to win her over.

Compared to the pretty girl, he was more fascinated by the Vermilion Bird Machine at home. So as soon as school was over, he couldn't wait to rush home, not caring at all even when Yao Bilian mocked him for being "like a wild boar in heat." He didn't leave his room until dinner time.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Seeing that everyone else was in the kitchen, Si Ming volunteered to open the door.

"You're here, is this the delivery guy...? What brings you to my house?"

Standing at the door was none other than Yu Shuying, carrying a large leather suitcase, which gave Si Ming a bad feeling.

"From today onwards, I'll be living here."

"Uh, I've never heard of such a thing before?"

"I'm telling you now, get out of the way!"

Yu Shuying walked in without any ceremony, and as if she knew the place very well, she climbed the stairs to the second floor, picked out an empty room, and said, "This room is mine."

Then she took out a wooden sign and a nail from her suitcase. Without using a hammer, she flicked the nail into the door with her finger. Then she casually hung up the wooden sign, which clearly read "Trespassers will be killed," a clear warning.

Yao Bilian said, "This is your classmate, how come he's another problem child?"