Strengthening by Borrowing X's Soul

A path shaded by trees.

Shalnark, Pairo, Biscuit, and Bellolight walked back.

Tuck was leading the way, occasionally sending out mental waves to communicate with the group.

If you do the math, it's been almost three months since Tuck met everyone in the camp.

This was his longest opportunity to communicate with humans, to the point that he is now able to understand more of the expressions in human speech.

They are beginning to get used to the way humans interact.

"I never imagined that there would be so many spare parts available for repairs on the Dark Continent."

Bellolight, who was standing nearby, remarked with some emotion.

Biscuit chuckled beside her, "This is the Dark Continent."

The team of four was more like a transport crew.

The main task was to escort Shalnark to the Black Tower and bring back a large batch of materials.

The Black Tower, as a sentinel node for Machine Lifeform, is internally a massive mechanical manufacturing assembly line.

Although it has become dilapidated over time, many parts are still functional.

However, due to damage at various points, it is no longer possible to perfectly assemble a Machine Lifeform.

Each production line can produce some parts, but they cannot be assembled, or some parts are missing.

Kevin had previously asked Tuck why they weren't doing the repairs.

However, the conclusion reached was that they lacked the ability.

Not every Machine Lifeform possesses the ability to manufacture and modify, just like humans do.

This ability to design and modify only exists in some Machine Lifeform.

Generally, each watchtower node is equipped with a repairman who can repair and identify which materials can be used for their subsequent use.

The entire Black Tower and its assembly line were assembled by the self-operating mechanical packages that they transported with them on their way there.

The repairman, due to his excessive mechanical calculations, quickly went mad after losing contact with the Core Homeland.

So when Kevin saw those useless mechanical parts, the first person he thought of was Bellolight.

Bellolight's Nen ability is "Ten Thousand Machines One Heart".

He can make simple modifications to various mechanical parts, assemble them into the structure he wants, and make them work.

Of course, this is not a random assembly, but requires the nesting and combination of structures to achieve the desired function.

It requires professional technical skills.

The Nen ability is mainly used for rapid assembly and modification.

Therefore, Bellolight needed sufficiently specialized mechanical skills, as well as creativity and ideas.

However, this Nen ability has one crucial condition: it must be a mechanical part.

If the raw materials are substandard, the steel produced from them will also be substandard.

It must be processed materials, even the most basic building materials.

This meant that their team had no means of production after arriving on the Dark Continent.

Therefore, they brought many mechanical parts with them for Bellolight's use.

After the camp was set up, most of the parts were used, with the remaining parts serving as supplementary and temporary components.

Every little bit used is a little less; once it's damaged, there's really nothing that can be done. It's just simple wear and tear, so it's still usable, which is why they use it so carefully.

But now there's something to add.

The black High Tower's components are precise enough and made from minerals from the Dark Continent, so there's no need to worry about its flexibility and sturdiness.

These are components made from extremely high-quality materials.

These parts can be used to assemble their own mechanical bodies, or to form the bodies of those tool-like life forms.

It works very well.

After obtaining Tuck's consent, Kevin planned to ship some back.

It's just sitting there anyway.

Many of the tools and machines that were still in operation were still working, constantly transporting materials.

Tuck's only requirement was that once Bellolight figured out the technology, she would help them build normal mechanical bodies.

Instead of moving around in a makeshift, makeshift body as they are now.

Such mutually beneficial transactions are certainly not a problem.

That's how this delivery came about.

Led by Tuck, they traveled on a safe path, encountering almost no danger along the way.

They acted swiftly, completing a round trip in just one day and one night.

Yes, under Tuck's guidance, they were even able to walk at night.

These secure lines are already in Tuck's records.

Back to camp.

They arrived directly at a large, newly built warehouse.

The ground has been leveled and compacted, and a layer of logs has been laid on it. The entire large warehouse is a pure wooden structure.

It was built by Gon and his friends.

Shalnark went inside and took out her Bulge-Eye Fish.

A large number of mechanical parts were ejected and piled up in the warehouse, quickly filling two-thirds of it, leaving only some gaps.

"These parts are enough for us until we leave."

Bellolight's eyes lit up at the sight of so many parts.

He genuinely hadn't expected this situation before he came.

Moreover, these mechanical parts are extremely precise components that are difficult to manufacture even in human society, and the materials used are unheard of.

"So, is it possible to build a greenhouse now?"

Looking at the parts in the warehouse, Koto asked impatiently.

She desperately needs a greenhouse, and during this time she has found many unknown plants on the Dark Continent.

After gaining a deeper understanding and making records, she found some plants to be very valuable and wanted to cultivate them.

But once they leave the Snake Nest, the area outside is no longer under their control. They have no way of knowing who will own the crops they plant.

For example, those Bohong Flower.

"No problem, I can build it for you right now. I've already drawn up a design sketch, what do you think?"

With that, Bellolight ran back to the Data Storage Room and handed a sketch to Koto.

After Koto carefully examined the sketch and offered some suggestions, the two of them finalized the draft, which they were both satisfied with.

The entire greenhouse cannot be constructed entirely using mechanical parts; these parts are only used where necessary.

There was another important reason why Koto was so eager for the greenhouse: it was due to the "Thick White Milk".

The prepared Plant Nutrition solution has been successfully produced.

Whether it's highly nutrient-rich soil or special nutrients, it can be easily replaced.

This provides the most basic conditions for a greenhouse. However, some plants require special light and environment, which is why greenhouses are needed; otherwise, a plot of land would suffice.

Kevin, Koto, Men Qi, Qiduo.

Over the course of more than a month, they all used this hope to develop different products in their respective fields.

And they are all perfect.

This also indirectly proves the power of hope.

When the greenhouse was being built here.

Kevin, meanwhile, was training.

On the makeshift Training Ground, Kevin was controlling the surging energy within him.

Little Wang waited nearby to be fed.

With control, Kevin condensed the surging air into Nen Orb through his hands, transforming it into Resentment, and slapped it out.

Little Wang caught it with a flick of his wrist and happily ate it.

Melusina stood to the side, watching Little Wang's actions, and rolled her eyes.

"A selfish bastard who eats everything by himself."

Seemingly sensing Melusina's disdain, Little Wang turned to stare at her, then flicked his tongue, tilted his head, and made a funny face.

Living with humans for a long time has made her increasingly human-like.

"After all, in a way, we're Little Wang's prey."

Lorraine floated beside her, laughing as she spoke.

A few days ago, other snakes came with Little Wang.

But when Little Wang discovered other snakes, he ate less and then chased the other snakes away.

After all, this place is his territory, and the others are his prey, so he naturally has the right to do so.

"Yeah, right, she's my prey," Melusina retorted.

She was considered one of their own by these snakes.

After a short while, Kevin stopped, and Little Wang, having finished eating, curled up at the base of a nearby tree root and fell asleep.

"How about it?"

Melusina handed the towel to Kevin.

Kevin took the towel and wiped his face, saying, "That's about enough. Two or three more times, and you should reach your limit."

He clenched his fist as he spoke.

"Approaching a million Nen? You're like a monster."

Morel, wearing sunglasses, muttered to himself from the side.

He was training just now, but it was normal training after he had used these drugs.

But not as fast as Kevin.

Kevin smiled and instead asked, "How many do you have now?"

Morel waved his hand. "Around 250,000, but it will take more and more time to continue to grow, even with the help of potions, it will slow down more and more in the future."

Even with medication, normal exercise will result in this; there's nothing that can be done about it.

But compared to the human world, it's already many times faster.

However, compared to Kevin's outrageous speed, it pales in comparison.

"He's almost as old as that man. We should give him a good talking to when we get back."

Kevin was making jokes from the side.

Upon hearing this, Morel decisively shook his head.

"I can't beat that old man, and the Chairman is over a hundred years old. Being able to barely match him in terms of Nen is enough for me to be complacent."

A person's mental capacity cannot determine their combat strength.

It can only be considered a basic indicator for measuring intensity.

At least with a high level of mental capacity, one is definitely not weak.

With the various combinations of food and medicine, the strength of the other members of the team is also steadily increasing.

At this time, the Koala's strength actually increased slowly.

Because the Koala is still Chimeric Ant, Chimeric Ant goes directly into Adult Stage after birth without a growth process.

This suggests that the potential of this organism is actually limited.

After all, Chimeric Ant are creatures of the Dark Continent; once hatched from their eggs, they are expected to dedicate themselves to the work of their race.

There was no growth process at all.

So even the Ant King at that time was actually an adult individual.

On the contrary, after Rukira was transformed into a human by Kevin, although he still retained the structure of the Chimeric Ant, his potential actually increased after being transformed into a human.

His improvement in strength won't be much slower than everyone else's.

After chatting for a while, Kevin looked at Lorraine was floating in the bubbles.

He suddenly said, "The medicine I'm currently researching might have some effect on your condition."

"Really?" The sudden news surprised and delighted Lorraine.

After all, nobody likes to float in bubbles all the time.

Kevin nodded.

Soon, leaving behind the hopeful Lorraine, he returned to the Pharmaceutical Room with Melusina.

"Have you figured out those two types of Storage Crystal?"

Upon returning, Melusina asked curiously, "The fact that Kevin could make that kind of promise means he has figured out how to Storage Crystal."

"I understand one approach, but through this one, I can roughly deduce another."

As he spoke, Kevin took out the transparent Storage Crystal with a crack in the middle.

This type of Storage Crystal has been used and no longer contains any spiritual entity.

"This kind of Storage Crystal can be simply compared to the human brain, where the consciousness of the Machine Lifeform operates and is protected."

"We must be clear that the consciousness and soul of Machine Lifeform are far stronger than those of humans. These Machine Lifeform can actually be understood as the Growth Stage of Little Wang and his friends. Their Energy State life structures are nested within a mechanical shell for protection."

Melusina nodded, understanding.

"But Machine Lifeform are not intelligence born from machines. Rather, they are consciousness encased in a mechanical shell."

This outer shell can be replaced.

However, by examining the Resentful Eater Snake, it becomes clear that the Machine Lifeform's consciousness is definitely inferior to that of the other.

But it is far superior to humans.

I've never heard of anyone whose soul floats outside, able to move and grow freely.

"Therefore, the Storage Crystal cannot hold the consciousness of those Machine Lifeform are still more than sufficient for us."

Kevin then shook the crystal in his hand.

"Using crystal as the main material, it is possible to create a potion that protects the soul."

As he spoke, Kevin placed another type of Storage Crystal for a tool-like mechanical entity that possessed consciousness but lacked intelligence, in his hand.

"This kind of thing contains consciousness, but the problem is that while it has sufficient intensity, it lacks intelligence and will."

"If the consciousness within could serve as nourishment, replenishing and nourishing the human soul—"

Kevin didn't finish his sentence.

But the meaning has already been conveyed.

"Will it work?"

They know far too little about matters of consciousness and the soul.

Kevin simply shook his head at Melusina's question.

"It's uncertain, because we can't find suitable auxiliary materials or Fusion Agent at all. We can only say that we might be able to work in this direction."

If successful.

It is of great significance to them.

What kind of effect would a pure, unused Storage Crystal have?

It's too far away, unfortunately.

Four thousand kilometers is far too far.

For the Dark Continent, it might still be considered a coastline.

But for humans, this distance is far too great.

The main problem is that the dangers along the way are unpredictable.

Even if there is a path for Machine Lifeform.