Learn from the Enemy to Defeat the Enemy

Robust Physique Lv1: Increases the wearer's strength by 5% and stamina by 10%.

The sudden notification in his mind left Xu Jiang utterly bewildered.

Admiral Qianji was his mech. He had only gone out to take a shower, so how had she suddenly comprehended a skill? Mechs could comprehend skills too?

"Hey? Xu Jiang, where are you going? Weren't you heading to the bathhouse?"

"Not going!" Without another word, Xu Jiang turned and sprinted home.

A mech comprehending a skill was a matter of utmost importance! Not only did it save money, but more importantly—it was fully automatic.

Bang!

Xu Jiang nervously opened the door. The first thing he saw was a pistol floating in midair, giving off an odd blue glow.

Lowering his gaze, he saw the mech in the narrow passage beside the bed, supporting herself on the ground with both hands and doing push-ups one after another.

"98, 99, 100! Good, on to the next exercise."

She was really working hard!

Completely ignoring his arrival, she silently prepared to begin the next training exercise.

Xu Jiang hurriedly interrupted her. "Qianji, stop for a moment. I want to ask you something."

"Yes, General!" Qianji rose and stood at attention, her bearing impeccably disciplined.

"Did you just comprehend a skill?"

"Let me see. Hmm, that's right. I comprehended an ordinary skill."

Qianji's voice was calm. She glanced at the instrument in her hand, then calmly lowered it again, as though she had merely tightened a screw. It was only a skill—nothing remarkable.

"How did you do it?" Xu Jiang asked excitedly.

If his mech knew a convenient way to learn skills, then perhaps he could turn it into a source of income.

Qianji did not refuse. She gave a crisp nod and answered, "It's simple. You only need to exercise."

"First, do one hundred push-ups. Then one hundred sit-ups, followed by one hundred squats... Note that you cannot rest during this process. Repeat the cycle five times in a row, and you can begin to comprehend a skill."

Qianji sounded extremely serious, without the slightest hint that she was lying. But after that kind of workout, wouldn't all your hair fall out?

Oh, right. This mech had no head, so she did not have to worry about losing hair.

Xu Jiang's eye twitched. Still unwilling to give up, he asked, "Isn't there an easier method? Something that lets you quickly learn skills and boost combat power?"

"There is. Like him." Qianji raised her skeletal arm and pointed at the Desert Eagle meditating nearby.

Little Deagle?

But the little guy had just been floating there the whole time. It seemed he was meditating? He had not accomplished anything, though!

Just as Xu Jiang began to doubt him, Little Deagle moved. The pistol bounced and darted around, cheering and shouting in midair.

"I understand! I finally understand!!"

"Huh? What do you understand?"

"I understand why the mechanical race has gradually declined!"

All right, so this fellow had truly been sitting still and thinking about the future. But he was only a pistol—what great philosophy of life could he possibly come up with?

"Look at those Elementalists and Paladins. The source of their power is fundamentally unscientific."

"...You're a talking pistol, and you want to discuss science with me? You really thought of that? Fine, just tell me the answer. What should we do in the future?"

"I think the Mech-type must also make some changes."

"Such as?"

"Learn from the enemy to defeat the enemy."

Congratulations, Major Sand Eagle has gained insight through deep contemplation and understood that only magic can defeat magic. Skill comprehended: Telekinetic Bullet Lv1

Telekinetic Bullet Lv1: Trajectory Correction increased by 5%, critical hit rate increased by 2%

He learned it just like that?

Could meditation really work? Xu Jiang stared at Sand Eagle, falling into confusion.

The pistol darting around wildly was grabbed by the mech in one hand. She sternly rebuked him:

"Such a tiny improvement, and you are already complacent! Have you forgotten how the General suffered the humiliation of everyone's disdain because of us today?"

"Yes, we must never forget today's humiliation. I will work hard, I will strive, and I will reclaim the glory we lost."

"Well said. Then begin. We'll train extra all night tonight. Not a moment can be wasted."

"Yes, Admiral Qianji."

Xu Jiang actually wanted to explain. People merely did not think highly of his talent. No one had rolled their eyes at him!

But thinking about it, perhaps this was the motivation that drove the mechanical race to strive tirelessly. Too lazy to stop them, Xu Jiang decided to begin his own meditation plan as well.

Physical training was out of the question. He had no interest in going bald. Meditation training, however, sounded pretty good. If even a pistol could do it, then surely he could too.

After bathing and changing clothes, he sat cross-legged and began contemplating the future of the Mech-type.

For the glory of machinery, for the three-year vow, I... zzzzZZZZ

Morning sunlight streamed through the window as Xu Jiang slowly woke from his sweet dream.

In the dream, he had gained a miraculous ability. Without moving a muscle, his combat power could soar.

And when he opened his eyes, the dream had come true.

Congratulations, Admiral Qianji has trained diligently. Skill: Robust Physique has increased to Level 6.

Robust Physique Lv6: Increases the wearer's strength by 30% and stamina by 60%

Congratulations, Major Sand Eagle has gained insight through deep contemplation. Skill: Telekinetic Bullet has increased to Level 6.

Telekinetic Bullet Lv6 (Passive): Trajectory Correction increased by 30%, critical hit rate increased by 12%

These two were truly driven. They had actually trained all night—one staying up to contemplate life, the other staying up to do sit-ups and squats.

"Do you two want to rest first?"

"No need. Time is short and the task is heavy, so how can we slack off? Please rest assured, General. We will definitely become battle-hardened elites!"

Despite not sleeping all night, they remained full of fighting spirit. Machines truly were machines. Their most terrifying ability was being able to work without sleep or rest.

"Is there anything I can help with?" As the General, Xu Jiang still had to show some concern for his subordinates.

Qianji did not refuse his goodwill. She stopped squatting and saluted Xu Jiang.

"Thank you for your concern, General. If possible, please allow us to maintain a high volume of training every day from now on."

Excellent. With employees like you, why would I ever worry about not being able to afford a villa?

After washing up, Xu Jiang headed out for training as well.

After returning Qianji to her mech case form, Xu Jiang boarded the hover train and traveled through the city.

Looking into the distance, he saw a skyscraper rising into the clouds at the very center of the city. It was the core of Yong'an City, controlling the most elite power.

On the streets, all kinds of flashy flying cars weaved through neon lights. In the shadows, explosions rang out like music.

Disorder, clamor...

Yong'an City was a prosperous, extravagant city, but it was also a city of chaos and crime.

If one wanted to live gloriously here, one had to work hard to become strong.

Following the address, Xu Jiang arrived at a remote abandoned shooting range. More than forty people had already gathered there, and the leader was the old man he had seen yesterday.

"All right, this should be everyone. Let me introduce myself. My surname is Lei. Over the next three days, I'll give everyone some basic training. You can call me Instructor Lei."

Grandpa Lei's introduction was brief. He did not even bother taking attendance.

It was only three days, after all. Once those three days were over, probably only a few of these people would remember him. There was no point mentioning names.

Time was short and the task was heavy, so Grandpa Lei asked directly, "With only three days, it will be difficult to learn things systematically. Is there any skill you urgently want to understand?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged woman over fifty raised her hand.

"I heard that once you have a mech, you can control computers easily. I want to know how to do that." She looked as though she had come to attend a senior employment class, yet she had raised an incredibly basic question.

It was only controlling a computer. Couldn't she just buy a mouse, go home, and practice on her own?

Of course, Xu Jiang could not let the lesson get sidetracked. He quickly raised his hand and said, "I want to learn the specific operation of firearms and mechs, as well as methods to increase combat power."

Hearing him, Grandpa Lei finally looked at him seriously.

What a surprise!

Although his talent was average, Xu Jiang's drive had not diminished in the slightest. This was the passion a Mech Warrior should have!

Grandpa Lei nodded at him appreciatively and said, "All right, then I'll first teach everyone how to use a computer. First, press this button. See this data cable that popped out? Insert this end into the back of the computer..."

Xu Jiang: ???

Mixed in among the group of middle-aged women, Grandpa Lei smiled amiably as he personally taught them how to plug and unplug cables. For a time, laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Xu Jiang had every reason to suspect that the old man had become infatuated with the women's beauty.

Where was that cool gun-spinning pose from yesterday? Where was that domineering aura of firing bullets worth tens of thousands of Credit Points each?

He had really fallen low!