Killing Intent from the Hunter

(Just checked the count, the main text is 4800 words. Don't even mention that this is the first update of the day; this one has more words than the previous two.)

Lin Wu and Gao Lingze in the monitoring room looked at each other, and then both looked at Tang Nashiu, who had an unfriendly expression.

"Although I hate to admit it, the fact is that the other side did indeed decapitate Solomon's mech!"

Tang Nashiu did not reply and fell into a long silence.

"It's a decapitation!! My God, I feel like my heart is about to jump out of my chest!"

"That was so much fun!"

"That's so awesome! This mech is so awesome! That last kick felt like a meteorite!"

"So the first round was just a joke? First, they cut off their own arm, and then they told us that we could take down the opponent with just one hand?! That's some pretty brilliant tactics."

"I'm starting to think that black mecha is getting weirder and weirder."

"Yeah, Yoya's getting more and more awesome. Whatever, I'm going to be his biggest fan from now on."

"Extreme Soldier!"

"Extreme Soldier!"

"Luoqi Heavy Industries!"

The cheers were deafening, both online and offline.

Unfortunately, the Luoqi Heavy Industries team was unaware of this, as they were already embracing each other with tears in their eyes, and cheers erupted from the stands!

Wang Nuonuo excitedly grabbed Chu Chu's arm and shouted, "Chu Chu, did you see that? Mu Fan won! Mu Fan won!"

Feeling dizzy and almost unable to stand being shaken, Chu Chu nodded, "I understand, Nuonuo, let go, let go!"

"Isn't Mu Fan amazing?!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Hehe!" Wang Nuonuo laughed, her big eyes narrowing.

The words of the Mecha Association administrator echoed throughout the venue, "In this qualifying round, Luoqi Heavy Industries won two and lost one. Congratulations to your company for qualifying."

As soon as he finished speaking, another wave of excitement swept through the venue.

That black mech truly deserved its name!

As he finished speaking, Mu Fan controlled the Extreme Soldier to return.

The Soul Reaver, whose head had already detached weakly from the body, was protected by a group of special agents who quickly surrounded it.

It took Mu Fan a full five minutes to fully open the always-closed hatch after he returned to the tunnel.

Si Erqi, who remained silent, had blood all over his forehead, and with the faint chill emanating from him, people dared not speak for a moment.

Finally, a special agent spoke up tremblingly, "Sir... Young Master Tang requests your presence."

He was met with a look as if he were looking at a dead man, Si Erqi finally spoke, "I'm not going."

Ace Pilot casually unbuttoned his pilot's uniform and walked out in front of a crowd of people, with no one daring to stop him.

The Extreme Soldier slowly walked into the Preparation Area and stopped.

The Luoqi Heavy Industries personnel had all gathered at the feet of this menacing mech.

Now, in their eyes, every part of this mecha is an extremely vicious killing weapon, and the severed arm is the best proof that the mecha has been through a fierce battle!

People looked expectantly at the hatch, longing for the appearance of a hero.

"Hiss~" The sound of airflow pressure was heard, the hatch opened, and the moment Mu Fan poked his head out, he heard a cheer from below!

"Yeah!!"

"Hero!"

"You're the best, sir!"

Immediately, Mu Fan's gaze met that of the people below.

Looking at Wang Nuonuo, whose eyes were glistening with excited tears and whose delicate face was full of joy, Mu Fan couldn't help but feel infected by her happiness.

As their eyes met, Mu Fan grinned.

This time, Mu Fan obediently took the elevator down. As soon as he landed, Wang Nuonuo rushed up and grabbed his arm, refusing to let go.

"Mu Fan, thank you! I knew you could do it!!" Wang Nuonuo's emotions soared from the bottom to the top, like she had just ridden the most thrilling roller coaster. Her tearful expression was indescribably cute.

"I'm glad I didn't disappoint you."

His gentle tone was just like his demeanor when he stepped into the mecha.

Chu Chu, standing nearby, wanted to step forward and offer her praise, but after taking half a step, she hesitated, unsure how to begin, feeling incredibly awkward. Fortunately, Yu Wenhai, the person in charge of the Luoqi Heavy Industries booth, stepped forward and firmly grasped Mu Fan's hand.

A simple "thank you" was almost all the emotions this middle-aged man felt at that moment.

Liwa Yi also came up and expressed his gratitude in a tone of utmost admiration.

"Please have the relevant personnel from the participating companies return to the surface."

A staff member came to inform us.

As the group walked and talked, Yu Wenhai, having calmed down a bit, said excitedly, "Mu Fan, without you, Luoqi Heavy Industries and Extreme Soldier would have left this booth. Thank you for making Extreme Soldier shine so brightly!"

Mu Fan waved his hand gently and said very seriously, "This mecha is really powerful. I only discovered many of its hidden functions when I was operating it to the limit. To be honest, the power of this mecha has far exceeded my expectations."

"It's truly shameful to admit, but I've never been able to discover its power," Liwa Yi added, also feeling ashamed.

"I'm not good at long-range combat, but I have some experience in close combat. In my opinion, many of the obvious and detailed designs of this mech are very suitable for close combat, so I did some research to verify it."

At this point, Mu Fan smiled and shrugged, "The results are in, and this mech is really powerful! Your company is truly impressive!"

Wang Nuonuo, who was walking beside her, lit up when she heard this, bit her lip, as if she had made up her mind.

These words made Yu Wenhai and the others burst into laughter. They could almost foresee that their booth would soon be swept by a wave of visitors.

However, when the group returned to the booth, they were startled by the dense crowd of visitors all around them.

The crowding was so intense that the dozen or so staff members who remained couldn't control it, and even the official staff of the exhibition hall had to step in to coordinate.

"Where's your company's video? The one of that mech that just went on stage? Why isn't it there?"

"I'm sorry, due to the time constraints, the actual test video hasn't been sent from headquarters yet."

"No video... then I'll order one."

"What... did you say?" The receptionist's eyes widened. He couldn't have misheard.

"I'll order one, the one you just used in the competition. How much? I'll take it!"

"Don't cut in line, okay? Go to the back of the line. I got here before you. Bro, give me one too, the one we were just playing against."

"If you keep pushing and shoving, people will die!"

"Roll!"

The situation got a little out of control for a moment, and Yu Wenhai, who had just come out, rushed forward.

"I'm sorry, sir. That mech you just saw was our company's prototype. Only one was on display. What we sell is the mass-produced Extreme Soldier GE-1."

"Oh, I was also thinking of buying the one with the broken arm. How much is one of the mass-produced ones?"

"18 million is a bit pricey, but the quality of our Luoqi Heavy Industries is absolutely top-notch, and we have a wide range of modification interfaces to meet your customization needs as much as possible."

"Only 18 million? I'll order two and go back to modify them. These mechs are so manly."

"We're from the Small Chrysanthemum Star Commerce, and we want to order 10 units!!"

"Our Hibiscus Merchant Group wants to order 8 units!"

A surge of people appeared once again.

What's going on?

Yu Wenhai stared wide-eyed at the scene before him; happiness had come too suddenly.

Are these people crazy? They want 10 mechs worth 18 million each!

This isn't 1800 Star Coin!

Yu Wenhai didn't see what was happening outside the arena; he had no idea how much of a shock the video of the battle had brought to the viewers.

So, for these buyers, it doesn't matter if there's no demonstration video. Just release the video of that real-world battle where they repeatedly and severely damaged the Wind Speed Gladiator and the Soul Reaver, and the mecha enthusiasts on this planet will be fighting tooth and nail to get their hands on it!

At this moment, Wang Nuonuo quietly pulled Mu Fan aside. Mu Fan looked at the cute girl who was looking up at him and asked, "What's wrong, Nuonuo?"

"Sir, you are the one who knows this mecha's functions best right now. Have you discovered any problems with it? I need to report this data to Grandpa."

"Tell her." The black voice rang in his ears; it had already made arrangements with Mu Fan beforehand.

Mu Fan organized his thoughts and said, "In my opinion, the weight of this mecha still exceeds the strength that Sixth-Generation Engine can withstand. Its power should definitely not be limited by the engine. Of course, that was my initial thought, but discovering the hidden second engine and the appearance of the special engine after the fusion upgrade resolved my doubts. You and Mr. Wang Ji should verify whether the real name of this engine is Meteorite No. 3? The person who designed this mecha is truly a genius!"

"Meteorite No. 3?" Wang Nuonuo pondered the term with a sense of unease.

"Yes, this engine has significant problems; it's a double-edged sword. My suggestion is to reduce its power output to a stable state, while simultaneously using a high-energy engine with a completely different architecture as an auxiliary power source. This, combined with the characteristics of Gravity Engine, would allow for targeted daily dynamic acceleration. I think this would give the mech a power performance definitely above the seventh-and-a-half generation. If the auxiliary engine is of a high standard, and with future optimizations to Meteorite No. 3, the engine's performance could even reach the eighth generation or higher!"

"Any other questions?" Wang Nuonuo's eyes were clear and bright, like water.

Mu Fan didn't pay much attention to Wang Nuonuo's gaze, but continued according to his own train of thought, "Some commands in the combat program are relatively long. The control program of this mecha is not well matched with the mecha. There is always a feeling that it is not working properly."

"Furthermore, the armor on some non-critical joints in actual combat situations is currently too thick. This mech is currently considered too versatile, catering to both ranged and melee combat. If we follow my thinking, it might require major modifications and specialized optimizations for melee combat. But that's just a joke; Luoqi Heavy Industries can modify it according to its own development strategy."

In the end, Mu Fan himself laughed.

Wang Nuonuo didn't laugh along. Instead, she looked up at Mu Fan with a serious expression and asked, "Sir, do you also understand things like control program settings and engine optimization?"

Mu Fan thought about the amazing intelligent life form Black for a moment, hesitated for a second, and then nodded, "Understood."

A glint of light flashed in Wang Nuonuo's eyes as she looked at Mu Fan. "Sir, how about you pilot this prototype of the Extreme Soldier from now on?"

Even though Mu Fan's brain didn't react for a moment, he nodded naturally.

"Do you think I should play in future matches? Sure."

"No, this Extreme Soldier prototype will belong to you from now on. You can optimize it according to your own ideas. If you need technical support, just contact Luoqi Heavy Industries." Wang Nuonuo said formally, with her hands folded in front of her.

Only then did Mu Fan realize what was happening. The usually calm young man opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

"You're saying you'll give me this mech?! This prototype of the Extreme Soldier, equipped with the Meteorite No. 3 Engine?"

"Yes, as the sole heir of Luoqi Heavy Industries, I have the authority." A genuine smile appeared on Wang Nuonuo's delicate face. She loved seeing Mu Fan Mu Fan happy because she saw the longing for mecha in his eyes.

"Why?" Mu Fan quickly calmed down and looked at Wang Nuonuo with utmost seriousness.

"You are the true pilot suited for this mech! You brought the Extreme Soldier its first glory since birth, and only you are qualified to continue this glory in the future. I, and Luoqi Heavy Industries, are very much looking forward to it!" When Wang Nuonuo said these words, she no longer had the demeanor of a little girl. Her decisive and resolute aura made Mu Fan feel breathless.

This is serious.

"That reason isn't enough." Mu Fan thought for a moment, then shook his head, a smile appearing on his face.

He was grateful for Nuonuo's kindness, but after Hei's explanation, he realized that the cost of just one Meteorite No. 3 engine was more than ten times that of an ordinary mecha, and in a sense, it was even priceless... because it was an engine that could truly generate a spatial diffusion gravity effect. In Hei's opinion, the level of technology contained in this engine was breathtaking.

It is absolutely unacceptable to drive away the very likely unique prototype based solely on this reason.

He knew Wang Nuonuo meant well, but the gift was just too much.

Wang Nuonuo remained unmoved, but looked at Mu Fan with sincere eyes. "This mecha will usually be stationed at the Luoqi Heavy Industries branch in Zhongjing City, Landu Star. You will be the only one with the key and password to the hull, and it will also be equipped with a separate technology modification room. It will nominally belong to Luoqi Heavy Industries, but the actual authority will belong to you. The purpose of building the prototype is to provide rich experience for future mechas, and only you can currently undertake this important task."

Mu Fan opened his mouth. "Nuonuo, I..."

"Great Bear, if you refuse, I'll permanently seal this mech! No one can touch it!" Wang Nuonuo suddenly pouted, her tone commanding and authoritative.

"What are you hesitating for with such a good opportunity? I really can't understand you humans!" Blackie was about to explode with anger, and it was extremely anxious after hearing Mu Fan's conversation.

"Okay, I'll be there whenever you need me." In the end, Mu Fan couldn't resist Nuonuo's pair of clear, watery eyes.

"This is the adult I know!" Wang Nuonuo smiled brightly, her eyes curving like crescent moons.

In the virtual space, Black finally stopped flying, completely satisfied. "The Thalesa thruster project, which perfects the Gravity Engine, can now begin! My skills will finally have a purpose!"

The Extreme Soldier were a huge hit throughout the exhibition, and the celebration for Luoqi Heavy Industries lasted from morning until evening, with crowds still surging one minute before closing time.

After the last group of people fled out of the building, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Nuonuo winked at Chu Chu, signaling her to go back first.

In the end, Chu Chu's meaningful smile almost made Wang Nuonuo blush.

"Have fun, I'm going back now. Bye Nuonuo, bye hero!" Chu Chu waved with a cheerful smile and left alone.

"Mu Fan, are you going back to school?"

"Yes, there's training starting tomorrow."

"I'm planning to have some fun with Chu Chu on Landu Star. We still have half a month before school starts. I've already instructed them to enter your Extreme Soldier privileges into the system. I'll send you the exclusive management program via Sky Communicator later."

"Okay." Mu Fan wasn't worried about that. Hei was even more proactive than him now. If they really wanted to locate him, Hei taking the initiative was more effective than any program.

"The academy is in the Eastern District, so let's head east and find a good restaurant near the academy for dinner," Wang Nuonuo said casually, a sly glint in her eyes.

Mu Fan's eyes widened at the mention of food. The usually oblivious boy suddenly realized his stomach was growling with hunger and nodded frantically.

Seeing Mu Fan's expression, Wang Nuonuo covered her mouth and laughed. The Great Bear was still the same glutton.

Wang Nuonuo chose a four-star themed restaurant, which took about 40 minutes to get there.

Throughout the journey, the beautiful girl with long, fair legs kept silently chanting in her mind, "Walk slower, walk slower."

However, the Sky Communicator map shows that you will arrive after passing through the old-style buildings and folk customs area ahead.

The two walked through the quiet, dark passageway, chatting and laughing, the girl's smile as bright as a flower.

Ahead was a three-way intersection. Mu Fan stepped back into the area illuminated by soft light. As he casually glanced down at his watch, his lips moved slightly, and a faint but clear voice reached Wang Nuonuo's ears.

"Nuonuo, don't look surprised. Don't ask anything. The first passage on your left is four meters away from the pedestrian walkway. Just wave to me naturally and walk out."

"...obedient."

Wang Nuonuo, who had just put on a smile and was about to speak, understood Mu Fan's meaning almost instantly.

"Sir, I'm going over there to buy a hot drink. Wait for me!"

"Go."

Mu Fan smiled and waved at the girl's retreating figure.

As thin as a spider's thread, he sensed the subtle killing intent that had been caught off guard on his back, yet his eyes remained icy cold.

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