After thinking for a while, Han Xiao made a decision.
"I want PE-0 Nano Artificial Fiber."
"You have good taste. I thought a soldier like you, who's frequently on the battlefield, would choose bulletproof film." Lei Zhenyu's expression was slightly surprised. "If I may ask, what do you need the fiber for?"
"I need a sufficient amount of PE-0 to build something."
"Alright." Lei Zhenyu nodded. He felt that PE-0 Nano Artificial Fiber had the highest potential value among the four machines. The new material could be combined with more machines. He thought to himself that Han Xiao was indeed a high-level mechanic with a sharp eye.
After finalizing the exchange project, Han Xiao returned to the workshop and began manufacturing the new Ghost Gauss Sniping Rifle. With blueprints to refer to, everything went smoothly.
"This trade was incredibly profitable!"
In exchange for a flawed version of an electromagnetic kinetic energy weapon, he acquired a new type of nanomaterial, which perfectly filled a crucial gap in his lightweight mecha design. The PE-0 Nano Artificial Fiber served as the tendons and skeleton of the lightweight mecha! Compared to the basic K600 Endoskeleton, PE-0 offered significant improvements in all aspects: smaller size, lighter weight, greater additional power output, and was a core material for an excellent lightweight mecha.
Viper - Light Mecha!
Despite its simple introduction, the PE-0 is incredibly flexible, acting like a muscle when used as an endoskeleton. You'll know once you use it.
Of the other three machines, two are consumables and can be eliminated. The bulletproof membrane is good, but it has Taibo Alloy, which is barely enough to provide bulletproof protection.
To create a new Ghost Sniping Rifle, Lei Zhenyu also brought a sufficient amount of PE-0 Nano Fiber, which he packed in a metal box.
The two exchanged items, Lei Zhenyu held the Ghost Sniping Rifle with great affection. Although his research focused on micromechanics, electromagnetic kinetic energy weapons were the blueprint for the next generation of conventional weapons, and he was also eager to study them.
Back then, Old Man Lü had privately asked him to lend a hand to Lü Cheng of the Black Pine Gang. Lei Zhenyu felt indebted and could only come to this settlement to help out. He had been living a very boring life, but today he met Han Xiao, a colleague of similar skill, and they exchanged some interesting machinery. Lei Zhenyu was in a much better mood.
"I need one more thing, but I don't know how to buy it. I hope you can help me buy a ' Bonfire ' miniature reactor." Han Xiao put away the box and spoke again. The thing he needed was also a module related to mecha.
Lei Zhenyu is a mechanical master. He knows many people in the same industry and has a wide network of connections. If Han Xiao wants to manufacture machinery using knowledge beyond [Advanced Materials Science], he can purchase it from Lei Zhenyu.
"That stuff isn't easy to get my hands on. Even if my friend at Ordifenna only charges me the cost price, it'll still cost between two and three million, and it'll take time to make to order."
Money is not a problem.
Han Xiao chuckled, full of confidence.
Lei Zhenyu was a master mechanic and knew many mechanics of the same level. He was very enthusiastic about Han Xiao, a stranger, and agreed to help him contact the seller of the "Bonfire" miniature reactor. For him, it was just a matter of making a few phone calls.
After exchanging numbers, Lei Zhenyu left with the new Ghost Gauss Sniping Rifle, while Han Xiao continued manufacturing in the workshop until late at night before finishing all his work. He then turned off the lights and left, following the guards to his temporary residence.
In the stillness of the night, the Black Pine Settlement has little nightlife. Residents return home to rest as soon as evening falls. In the perilous wilderness, maintaining energy to cope with any unexpected events is crucial, making entertainment a luxury. Surviving in the wilderness, facing wild animals, diseases, hunger... all sorts of disasters, have instilled in the wanderers a proactive and vigilant spirit.
Among the war survivors of the old era, some were forced by circumstances to join the Six Nations, while others lived in the wilderness, never forgetting the hatred of their lost country, refusing to compromise even in the most difficult circumstances. Some see this as foolishness, while others see it as conviction, even faith. Regardless of nationality, love for one's country is worthy of respect.
More importantly, many wanderers were accustomed to life in the wild. Although their meals were irregular and they didn't know when they would be full, they were not bound by rules and regulations. Freedom was like an intoxicating fragrance. After experiencing it, some people, even knowing that joining the Six Nations would provide them with food and clothing, were unwilling to give up their freedom.
In peacetime, many people feel numb to life, but now, in order to survive, they live like their ancestors, eating raw meat and drinking blood, and every day is fulfilling and vibrant. Most of the wanderers are pale and thin, but their physical fitness is far superior to that of urban residents; they are agile, strong, diligent, and focused.
The wasteland was considered a wasteland, with many abandoned cities and battlefields overrun by plants and wild animals. The radiation zones caused by war pollution were also forbidden areas for life. The Six Nations had no intention of expanding into the wasteland for the time being, as the cost was too high and the value was not significant. In the first few years after the war, the Six Nations focused on stabilizing their domestic environment and did not have extra resources to expand their territory. As a result, various forces grew wildly in the wasteland, forming a pattern of wanderers, warlords, and large conglomerate mercenaries. Like the wind that blew again after everything was destroyed, the post-war wasteland rekindled a faint flame of order.
After sleeping in his room for the night, Han Xiao brought the Frenzied Sword and the Meat Bun Hits Dog in front of him early the next morning.
"I'm going to be away for a while. You guys stay in Black Pine, and I'll contact you again."
The Meat Bun Hits Dog with little reaction, Frenzied Sword felt reluctant to part with it; after clinging to a powerful figure for only a little over ten days, it was about to be abandoned again.
"You can try to find a way to deal with the plague in Black Pine," Han Xiao said, pointing to Frenzied Sword. "I have high hopes for the potential you've shown recently; perhaps you're capable of using even better weapons."
Han Xiao took out two newly made large-caliber pistols, Kolog SPX models, suitable for a range of up to 80 meters. They were specially enhanced with improved magazines and attack power, and were of green quality. Their power was almost twice that of the small pistols Han Xiao sold to other players. He handed them to the astonished Frenzied Sword.
"This is for me?" Frenzied Sword asked incredulously.
Han Xiao nodded with a smile.
Frenzied Sword was overjoyed, playing with the two pistols with obvious delight. He hadn't expected such a perk; Han Xiao had actually gifted him equipment. Meat Bun Hits Dog to the side, gaped in astonishment.
Is this one of the benefits of hidden storylines? Does the Black Phantom occasionally shower you with perks if you perform well?
Han Xiao specially crafted these two pistols to enable Frenzied Sword to complete more missions. A skilled craftsman must first sharpen his tools. Furthermore, the Meat Bun Hits Dog" benefits" was perfectly timed to be recorded. Once a video was made, more players would see this scene, learning about the generous perks and becoming even more eager for his "hidden storyline."
All that's required is a handgun that can be easily made, and a little bit of generosity—a sure win.
"I think you have great potential in combat. You should learn some close-combat skills," Han Xiao said. Frenzied Sword has a talent for combat and is suitable for becoming a Mech Warrior. He naturally hopes that Frenzied Sword can be as powerful as he was in his previous life, and that the Mech Warrior can also give Frenzied Saber's talent in Pugilist Class... I guess so.
Frenzied Sword deeply agreed; what Han Xiao said was exactly what he was thinking.
After giving all the instructions, Han Xiao boarded the Dark Net helicopter and left Black Pine.
"Black Phantom is gone," the assistant reported to Lü Cheng.
Lü Cheng nodded; he had a good impression of Han Xiao. He said, "Take good care of his two friends. Also, keep an eye on the strange vagrants in Green Valley Town and find out their origins."
Arriving at Farrian's base by helicopter, he transferred to a transport plane to head to the next starting village in the Southern Continent. This time, he was chartering the plane for an extended period, even planning to sail across the ocean to the starting villages in the Western Continent and North Continent. Farrian's influence on the other two continents wasn't as great, so chartering the plane was very expensive. Even with Antonov's friendly discount, the price was still staggering for ordinary players; it was utterly ruthless.
His Dark Net account still has plenty of funds; he has all sorts of creative ways to amass wealth and isn't worried about running out of money.
On the plane, Han Xiao began to formally manufacture his self-created mecha. One advantage of manufacturing mecha is that the various modules can be manufactured separately, and then debugged and linked together as a whole. This can avoid risks and greatly increase the chances of success in creating a self-made mecha.
Although he didn't have the blueprints, he had the ideas. He created the various functions of the mecha himself, and just imitated other mechas from his memory. The [Viper Light Mecha] is a rare piece of equipment that meets the advanced standard. If you want to obtain this blueprint through normal channels, you need to use the knowledge fusion of four Advanced Knowledge combinations, and the conditions are extremely harsh. The prerequisite is that you must first understand the blueprints of the various components inside, so players can only rely on luck.
Some complex drawings require prior knowledge of the individual module drawings, commonly seen in drawings for various types of robots, mechs, armored vehicles, and vehicles.