The redeployed drone sent back footage of the road ahead. Massive slopes formed by frequent mountain collapses, along with what seemed to be mud flats below them slowly flowing at an extremely sluggish pace, were enough to make the vast majority of land vehicles balk.
"Now I know why we need a Heavy Load Platform." Zhao Xi sighed mournfully. "The problem is, we don't have a Heavy Load Platform. We only have a Deep Blue Platform... Can't we just go on foot now?"
After thinking it over, Lao Yao suggested, "The Close Defense Force must have equipment like that when they enter the mountains for missions. If Madam Wen agrees, we can coordinate with them and borrow one."
Long Qi bumped his shoulder. "Don't let Zhao Gong fool you. He just doesn't want to wade through mud and work like a pack mule. Actually, our lightweight off-road vehicle doesn't even weigh three tons fully loaded. He could carry it across by himself."
"Get lost! Every time I overclock, I have to perform at least level-two maintenance afterward. I might even have to replace the Energy Magazine. Essence Stones are that expensive—are you paying for them? According to the route plan, there are at least three or four more sections like this ahead... If it breaks down halfway through, are you fixing it?"
"Pretend I said nothing." Long Qi immediately backed down, then stretched his neck and waist in the limited space. "Fine, time for the laborers to get to work."
Zhao Xi immediately saw through his trick. "Laborer my ass. Old Liu and I do all the lifting in front and back, and Oldest Fris lends a hand too. You and that 'High Salary Guy' just stand around pretending to help..."
"I didn't bring any equipment." Long Qi sounded completely