This Is a Secret!

The mages are quite good at persuasion.

Lin Xiaowei felt that since she was an excellent mage, her persuasion skills must also be excellent.

—As a mage from what you consider Temple of Knowledge, I ask you in an epic tone whether you are willing to become a hero who changes your race, and you tell me I'm wrong?

Lin Xiaowei was a little stunned!

She got slapped in the face by a goblin?

So she began to seriously consider whether she should simply try the classic "Mage-style Persuasion"? While Lin Xiaowei was pondering, Bart Yuda said, "I've heard some goblin rumors from the Holy Envoy. Even if they're true, past glories don't prove anything now. And we're not similar to our kinsmen on the grasslands anymore. So I don't want to prove anything for my kinsmen."

Lin Xiaowei: "..."

Before she could speak, Bart Yuda continued, "But I am willing to accept your task."

Lin Xiaowei has no temper at all. Then why did you ramble on and on all that before? You're just an extra, okay?

Acting like you're the protagonist of some fictional novel! Nobody would use a goblin as the protagonist of a novel! Even the goblin players in a certain dungeon aren't the protagonists!

Lin Xiaowei took out a palm-sized silver magic item from her Space Ring and handed it to Bart Yuda: "Take this and go back to pack your things and get ready to leave."

A monk's time is very precious!

Bart Yuda was also decisive. After saying goodbye to the elders and friends, he packed a few things and left the breeding camp with Lin Xiaowei.

As he stepped out of the portal, Bart Yuda sighed, "There's a legend in the jungle that any goblin who leaves through the folding fan gate never returns. So this place has gradually become known Gate of Death among many goblins... Can I ever come back?"

"If you want to."

Lin Xiaowei replied.

Although many of the goblins taken from here sacrificed their lives for the mages' experiments, quite a few also survived the experiments and completed the transformation.

At that point, they no longer wanted to go back to their original place.

They either found work in Canaan below the Floating City or packed their bags and began traveling the continent.

Lin Xiaowei led Bart Yuda toward the Servant Quarters. Along the way, Bart Yuda was filled with curiosity about the Floating City that was flashing with magical light everywhere. However, he restrained his urge to ask questions and just looked without saying a word.

This pleased Lin Xiaowei greatly.

Not only does Bart Yuda possess a strong and agile body, but more importantly, it is very intelligent and has a strong will.

After leading him back to the servants' quarters Lin Xiaowei instructed him to keep the communicator safe, as it contained Lin Xiaowei's private Secret Magic Imprint. With that, he wouldn't be suddenly targeted and taken away by some mage.

After giving Bart Yuda some instructions, Lin Xiaowei continued her busy work. She first had a servant measure Bart Yuda's physical measurements. After a series of measurements, Lin Xiaowei discovered that Bart Yuda's physical fitness and combat skills still had room for improvement! So she set about recruiting a trainer for him.

This is a thankless and laborious move, but since the goal is to showcase the power of technology through Bart Yuda!

We must minimize the amplification of magic on Bart Yuda as much as possible! Okay...

Physical strength and wisdom also come from the monk.

But that was enough! By the time everything was arranged, it was already the next day. Lin Xiaowei sent the measured data to Li Yao: "Beep beep beep! Where is my Chief Science Officer?! I have an important matter to summon you!"

Li Yao: "... Can you stop making yourself look dramatic?"

You're such a drama queen!

Lin Xiaowei: "I don't care! Did you see all that data? I've figured it all out for you. Now get me a suit of armor made!"

Li Yao glanced through it and then was bewildered. "You actually chose a goblin as the protagonist?"

He flipped through a few more pages and exclaimed in surprise, "This is called a goblin???"

"When did goblins become so powerful?" Lin Xiaowei explained, "Many mages in the Main World are researching how to improve the basic attributes of the goblin race. However, although there are successful cases, the input-output ratio is too low, so the research hasn't made much progress. By the way, I remember you told me before that Maeve produced Smart Potion?"

Li Yao was taken aback for a moment. "Yes."

However, he hadn't paid attention to this matter for a long time.

Recently, Maeve has been researching and improving the production of Superpowered Prosthetic Limbs, and most of the affairs on Maeve Manufacturing have been handed over to Maeve.

Yesterday, she even talked to Maeve about her global plans, so she hadn't paid much attention to the Smart Potion Maeve had occasionally mentioned before.

Lin Xiaowei said, "Ask her how her research is going. If the results are good, send me a copy. I'll ask the Queen Mother in the Main World to see if she can allocate resources to manufacture it. If it works, that'll be a huge Points!"

Li Yao: "Okay, I'll ask around for you. But what do you need so many Points for?"

Logically speaking, my best friend is apprenticed to a legendary figure in the Main World, and also has access to Magic Internet and a small dimension! He shouldn't lack any resources at all!

The road to legend has been paved.

So what does she need so many association Points for? Why does she keep asking for so many Points all the time?

Lin Xiaowei replied, "I'm not telling you!"

Li Yao: "..."

Lin Xiaowei said smugly, "That's a secret!"

Li Yao rolled his eyes. "Okay, okay, tell me what features you want in the armor you want, and I'll help you get it."

Lin Xiaowei counted on her fingers and said, "First of all, the strength must be sufficient. Then it must be insulated from electricity, resistant to high and low temperatures, corrosion-resistant, and equipped with a variety of attack methods... Oh, and the weight of the armor must be controlled!"

Li Yao thought for a moment and then asked, "No matter how high the armor is stacked, it can't stop magic attacks, right?"

Lin Xiaowei waved her hand dismissively. "This is the World's First Martial Arts Tournament, not the World's Greatest Demonic Arts Tournament! I just want to prove to the world that even a goblin can become a god through technological power!"

Li Yao nodded. "Okay. By the way... I'll probably start my inspection tour after I finish studying this suit of armor for you. Communication control might be stricter then, so you might not be able to contact me sometimes."

Lin Xiaowei: "Go ahead, just remember to stock up on plenty of goods for me!"

The two then chatted briefly about the biological agents Maeve Manufacturing before ending their conversation.

Li Yao had little experience in manufacturing battle armor.

Moreover, his best friend specifically instructed him not to use magical techniques—otherwise, why bother finding him when he could have just forged it in the Main World?

Of course, Li Yao himself couldn't handle it, but he has a wide network of connections now!

He immediately created a chat group, added Fu Qinghua, Guo Changshi, and Yang Tong, and asked, "Any of you guys interested in developing a suit of armor? I, Boss Li, will fund it!"

First update. I caught a cold from the air conditioning... My nose feels like it's constantly getting water in it... Hope you enjoy reading.