While a few people stayed inside to negotiate the price, Lu Li and Sun Zhihong went outside to fulfill their earlier promise.
A short while later, "Number 0" returned, holding a W95 heavy machine gun in one hand and a PF98 rocket launcher in the other.
He also carried an AK on his back, enough for Xiao Sun to have a good time.
"W-Is this something I can play with!?"
Sun Zhihong was stunned!
I thought I'd only be able to play with rifles, but I never expected they'd even bring rocket launchers!
Lu Li smiled and said, "You can play with anything. Consider it a thank you for making things for me during the New Year."
"Of course, of course, hehe."
Despite his short stature, Sun Zhihong has a keen interest in firearms. He skillfully set up a tripod and supported the heavy gun.
Lu Li said, "Just attack the barren mountains to the north."
This area has a tropical savanna climate, and it's currently the dry season; the mountains are bare.
Sun Zhihong didn't stand on ceremony; he pulled the bolt and then fired the gun.
Amidst the clatter of the electric pick drilling the wall, large-caliber bullets whistled out, providing a thrilling spectacle.
After firing several hundred rounds, he launched another rocket, which sent rocks and soil flying everywhere on the barren mountain.
These weapons were bought from Aurora before; their former trump cards have become toys.
After trying those two things, Xiao Sun lost interest in the AK.
He held up his phone, took several selfies while holding the heavy machine gun and rocket launcher, then let out a long sigh and said:
"That was so much fun! Even though I almost died, it was all worth it!"
Lu Li smiled but didn't say anything, letting "Number 0" put the item back.
Xiao Sun looked around, his youthful and energetic face filled with emotion:
"Such a large estate, heavy firepower at your disposal, and a beautiful and virtuous wife—your life is truly enviable."
Lu Li shook his head and said, "There's no need to envy me. What I'm facing may not be what you like."
Xiao Sun suddenly remembered the scene where Lu Li off a person's five fingers... and nodded involuntarily.
At this point, the three negotiators finally reached a decision and came out of the building.
Zhao Jing and Li Yiliang quickly stepped forward and shook hands with Lu Li, saying:
"Mr. Lu, the howitzers will be delivered as soon as possible, but the rocket launchers will have to wait a few days."
"It shouldn't exceed one month."
"No, don't worry."
The two men repeatedly assured him, then quickly urged Sun Zhihong to leave, as there was still a lot of work to be done regarding the order.
"Mr. Lu, then we won't disturb you any longer. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After waving goodbye to several guests, the two marketing managers walked with a slightly unsteady gait.
Lu Li asked, "Did it cost a lot of money?"
Jessica said, "Five rocket launchers and howitzers, plus 1,000 rockets and shells, totaling $30 million."
This is no small sum, amounting to 200 million yuan, which explains why the two have become in sync.
However, Lu Li showed no emotional fluctuation, feeling that 30 million dollars was nothing special.
"Darling~" Jessica said:
"There's still a lot of work to be done; I need to go and prepare."
"You've worked hard, go ahead."
Such a large order can't be settled with just a few words; there's a lot of work to be done afterward.
Fortunately, with a beautiful and charming CEO, Lu Li can comfortably be a hands-off manager.
Having experience working on a presidential campaign team, Jessica is perfectly capable of handling the CEO role.
She walked towards the study in high heels, her hips swaying in a seductive curve.
Lu Li licked his lips, finding the young woman's professional attire quite charming.
Jessica sensed the gaze, covered her mouth and smiled, thinking to herself:
So that's what his quirks are~
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In the days that followed, the man and woman who owned the manor were busy with their own affairs.
Aside from cultivating, Lu Li constantly monitored the transformation of the two puppets.
Putting aside the increase in strength, he was very curious about what it would be like for a puppet to become a magical artifact.
There is a certain chance of failure when upgrading a magical artifact. Although it won't be destroyed, there will be no hope of upgrading it again.
The metal puppet itself is made of superior materials, and it has received enough willpower.
Just in case, Lu Li has been focusing his mind and energy on the two puppets for days, and has also been using his precious Internal Breath to infuse them.
With such attentive service, how could it not succeed?
As the year drew to a close in late March, on an ordinary morning, the metal bodies of the two puppets simultaneously began to vibrate with a "buzzing" sound!
Lu Li just finished practicing his boxing and was resting when he heard the commotion and rushed over.
Two puppets were emanating blue light through their clothes, their pupils flickering, giving the impression that they were trying to break free from some kind of restraint.
Lu Li quickly infused each of them with 20% of his mental energy.
The puppet's pupils suddenly brightened, and the faint sound of glass slowly shattering could be heard in the void.
A few seconds later, the two puppets emitted a surge of eerie blue light and then exploded with a roar.
The scene lasted only a moment before calming down, as if it were an illusion.
But Lu Li knew this wasn't a misperception!
The two puppets turned around, knelt on one knee, and said in unison in a hoarse voice, "Master!"
They can talk!
Moreover, the scratches left from battles, especially the fist marks left by Blood Exchange martial artist, gradually disappeared and healed.
This is precisely the self-healing ability of the magical artifact!
Just like the flying swords, Lu Li can also share their "vision"!
With a thought in mind, Number 0 ran outside the manor.
Lu Li knew everything it saw and heard during this time.
You can even control the other person simultaneously, just like playing a first-person game, which is quite interesting.
However, it was precisely because of this "connection" that Lu Li knew that neither of the two puppets had developed a "self."
They may have possessed higher intelligence, but ultimately they lacked "wisdom."
A single word makes all the difference, like the difference between a human and a beast.
That's actually quite normal; the key to higher life forms can't be obtained so easily.
However, it's not a big deal; the puppet has ultimately undergone a transformation, and its combat power has undoubtedly increased dramatically.
Moreover, as recorded in the book, they are powered by the soul and do not consume much of the mind.
By focusing your mind on it only once every 5 days, and if there is no battle, the time can be extended to a month!
"Indeed, the wise men of old did not invent useless things."
The methods of cultivating Spirit Refinement in other worlds have been eliminated throughout history.
The art of "Spirit Binding and General Dispatch" has been passed down to this day, and there is even a sect that specializes in it, which is naturally for a reason.
However, since that book was obtained from an enemy of the Embryonic Breathing Realm, it didn't contain much information about magical artifacts and puppets.
Lu Li busied himself with various tasks, and after studying it for a long time, he only gained a basic understanding.
The six flying swords also curiously gathered around, showing particular interest in the two seemingly similar creatures.
Lu Li took out his phone and looked at the promotional videos for the two puppets; each had over 5 million likes.
This is the willpower they need for their transformation, more than 20 times that of the flying sword.
A larger size naturally requires a greater amount of resources.
I remember Xiao Cha saying that in ancient times, Puppet Magic Tool were made in the shape of deities and placed in temples.
Just then, his phone rang, and Lu Li answered it casually.
The call was from Aurora:
[The lady has called an emergency meeting and hopes you can attend.]
[There are two main things: the Department of Defense has completed the handover and will issue you a military company license; also, there's news about the drug lords!]