This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 282: Negotiated Transaction Misappropriation of Public Funds
It's really rare to see a Casting-level mechanic who is only a B-level life form.

An Ye then remembered and couldn't help but ponder. Judging from the average age of Casting Star-level mechanics, he would at least be an A-level life form.

Even if the development potential is insufficient, these wealthy mechanics will transform themselves into mechanical bodies as soon as possible.

Those with sufficient development potential will naturally become A-level life forms at an early stage.

It is true that Qinglong is rare, and it requires a grade A gene seed. With the connections of a star-casting mechanic, it is basically not difficult to obtain an A-grade gene seed.

Not to mention a star-casting mechanic, even a great mechanic trained by a certain civilization or force would certainly not be stingy with A-level gene seeds.

Mechanics need a lot of experience and knowledge, there is basically no such thing as unconventional skills.

There is a story...

An Ye thought about it and combined it with the relevant information he had previously purchased from the Black Hole Network, he also believed that Qinglong might have caused some trouble, which forced him to stay away from his familiar territory.

But he didn't care, the trouble he caused was not small.

"If you think the value doesn't match, I can pay some extra price." Li Ming couldn't help but add a sentence when he saw An Ye pondering.

"The value is not so bad..." An Ye shook his head. If we consider the price on the Black Hole Network, the value of the A-level fund seed is naturally far more than the compensation he should pay.

However, this thing has a considerable network attribute, if you know some leaders of super large forces or heads of civilization.

If we let them help, the cost will be greatly reduced.

If Qinglong was really a forging-star level mechanic, no one would refuse to help.

In other words, if this guy can fix his own gun, he is most likely a Forge-star-level mechanic, so he can certainly help.

If the repair cannot be done, then naturally there is no need to pay. After thinking this through, An Ye nodded and said:

"Yes, but I can't guarantee it. If I can get it for you myself, you don't have to come forward. If I can't, you may need to come forward to negotiate."

An Ye's words were a bit conservative, but Li Ming felt more reassured after hearing them. He felt relieved, thinking that this An Ye really had connections.

"In addition, if you want to obtain the A-grade gene seed, you have to go to the Chaos Star Gap with me." Dark Night added.

"Chaos Star Gap..." Li Ming's eyes flashed slightly. He knew something about this place.

That area has many names, such as Star Debris Labyrinth, Desolate Star Belt, and Land of Chaos...

Located in the second half of the Red River Star Tour, it covers a very wide area. Overall, it is not close to the Xingyuan Empire and the Yongyao Federation, but that is only relatively speaking.

The reason for its existence is not only due to the natural barrier of the Red River Star Flow, but also because of its own powerful strength.

Most of the chaotic elements in the known universe stay there, and the vast territory is enough to accommodate countless ambitious people.

The Xingyuan Empire, the Yongyao Federation, and even a large number of star cluster-level civilizations all have bases there, and consume huge amounts of resources every day.

Anything you think of, don’t think of, see, don’t see, or hear about in your daily life can be found there.

Dark Night explained again: "Don't get me wrong, it's mainly because it's too difficult to get A-grade gene seeds in this area. The influence of the Xingyuan Empire is deeply rooted."

Li Ming thought about it. He naturally knew this, but he was still quite hesitant about following An Ye away.

The two have not met for more than a day. Although they seem to be getting along well now, no one can say what will happen afterwards.

Li Ming's mind turned slightly, but he nodded and said, "Okay, it's settled, but I want the highest-quality A-grade gene seeds."

An Ye asked in surprise: "What else?"

It is more comfortable to talk with such a big guy, Li Ming muttered to himself, and then reminded:
"However, both material purification and repair cannot be completed in a short period of time. Please be mentally prepared."

"How long does it take exactly?"

"Calculating from the day the materials arrive, it will take at least two months." Li Ming tentatively extended the time.

"Two months?" An Ye's expression relaxed. "This time is not bad."

The gun in his hand was not a fire stick. The fact that it could be repaired in two months was beyond his expectation.

Li Ming then added: "There is one more thing. Your Excellency should be able to see that we are busy with a big plan recently, and we should be in conflict with the advanced civilization nearby in the near future."

An Ye frowned, "I won't help you."

Li Ming shook his head: "Of course I didn't do this to get you to take action. I just told you about this in advance. I have been planning this for a long time, so I have to take the risk."

An Ye subconsciously made a "tsk" sound. He obviously wanted the other party to ignore everything and concentrate on repairing his gun, but this was obviously impossible.

When he arrived earlier, he overheard the brief conversation between the two parties and could guess that the other party had probably spent a lot of energy and would not give up easily.

Once the other party takes a risk, you can only be forced to go along with him.

This was tantamount to kidnapping him in disguise. Ya frowned slightly, but since Qinglong had already said it, he was also looking for a solution.

"How about this..." An Ye thought of a solution: "When you are in danger, I will save you once. As a price, you can only concentrate on repairing this gun for me until it is completely repaired. What do you think?"

He didn't care much about the matter. It was nothing more than some regional disputes or resource scrambles. It was too arrogant for him to say that he could sweep away everything, but it would definitely not be difficult to save just one person.

Li Ming looked at An Ye and saw his nonchalant look. He knew that he probably didn't understand the twists and turns involved, so he nodded immediately.

"no problem."

"Then let the Torch Organization repair the network communication equipment as soon as possible and purchase materials." An Ye stood up and was about to leave, but stopped, turned around, and sighed:
"Mr. Qinglong, although I really don't want to say this, I still need to put the ugly words in front of me."

"I hope you can actually fix my gun, or it's going to be ugly."

"Don't worry, if it can't be repaired, my life will be here." Li Ming assured in a deep voice.

Li Ming didn't take this threat seriously.

He could probably guess the situation that An Ye was facing now.

Does the other party have to stay here and repair the gun?
He assassinated a grand duke of the Xingyuan Empire, and this area is the most dangerous area.

Doesn't he want to leave?
There must be some reason why they can't leave. Such people are at the end of their rope.

Despite having an absolute advantage in strength, this was the only subtle threat he made in the end. This An Ye was quite easy to talk to.

Seeing that the other party understood what he meant, An Ye nodded, turned around and left, probably to urge the people from the Torch Organization to repair the network communication equipment.

"One more thing needs to be confirmed..."

Li Ming's eyes flickered. With his ability, he could repair the gun immediately after absorbing the metal material.

The reason why I said two months is, on the one hand, so that it won’t be so shocking.

On the other hand, it was because he was planning to embezzle a small amount of public funds.

The [Heart of Talos] he had just obtained was still placed in the folding space, which really made him itchy.

But it was impossible for him to get 60 million metal energies in a short period of time. He could only use this method to use the metal energy that An Ye used to repair the [Star Killer Spear] to control the [Heart of Talos].

By strengthening himself, he could increase his chances of obtaining the core relics. Then, he could use the metal energy obtained from the core relics to repair the gun.

Once the battle is completely settled, the time shouldn't be too far off, so he said it would take two months.

This is of course the perfect situation.

There are two problems with the plan.

First, he had to make sure he could get the core relics.

The second point is to ensure that there is enough metal energy in the core ruins.

Otherwise, if the metal energy is not enough at that time, Li Ming does not think that he can compete with An Ye with the help of [Heart of Talos].

The first problem can only be solved by strength and means. The purpose of Li Ming doing this is to enhance his own strength and means.

As for the second point, it is easier to determine.

He also left the room. Electric arcs and sparks were bursting everywhere in the ruined temporary base.

He came to a piece of dilapidated ruins where Benny and Huber were being detained, watched by Theo and others.

This Huber man was always slow to react to anything, and he didn't realize what had happened until the battle was over.

Sandro and Ulrich rushed over and beat him up, leaving him with a bruised face and unable to raise his head.

Benny's face was pale. He had not recovered from the roller coaster-like situation. When the dark night came, he was indeed very excited, thinking that the situation was about to be reversed.

In the end, reality slapped him hard in the face.

"Qinglong..."

There was a rustling sound, and Benny looked up in confusion, only to see Sandro and Ulrich making way for him, and the person coming was Qinglong.

Benny shuddered and shrank back. He was really scared.

Previously on the battlefield, he had learned the whole picture from Connit. Deyes, the entire Torch Organization, including him, was being manipulated by Qinglong.

How could he not be afraid and terrified by such means and the strength displayed?

"Sir Benny..." Li Ming smiled gently and sat casually next to a bare metal pillar.

"I don't know much about the situation inside the core ruins. I don't know if I can get some answers from you."

Benny resisted subconsciously and swallowed the words back. He knew his own value and saying it out loud would be worthless.

"Can you...?"

"Want to live?" Li Ming interrupted, helplessly saying, "We don't have a foundation of trust. If I promise you that I can live, will you believe me?"

"Leave this old man to me." Sandro grinned and cracked his knuckles.

"You can also just search his memory directly," Ulrich added.

Benny's face twitched, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I have a miniature nuclear bomb in my brain. Once it detects the power of the mind, it will automatically detonate."

"Sir Qinglong, I know what you want. The core ruins are by no means that simple. They are the last hope of the Ascendants. Not everyone who enters can become the savior of the Ascendants."

"You are missing a lot of information..."

Li Ming pondered and did not comment. To him, as long as it was something he could control, any conditions or requirements did not matter.

But he really wanted to know the specific situation inside.

"Take him with you. I'm going to have a good talk with Connit." Li Ming stood up and said. Sandro stepped forward and grabbed Benny.

Ulrich hesitated for a moment, and together with Jessiah, suppressed Huber.

Only Theo stood there, looking at Li Ming's back: "Can I leave now?"

Li Ming paused and turned his head in confusion, "Did anyone stop you?"

Benny stared at the box in Theo's hand, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"The Torch Organization should still have a lot of warships available." Li Ming said casually, "Goodbye."

"You're just going to let me go like this?" Theo frowned, seeming a little unconvinced. He even opened the box in his hand to make sure that there was no problem with the sublimator.

"What else?" Li Ming was puzzled. "You still want me to beat you half to death?"

"Goodbye, I wish you success in revenge."

Theo wanted to turn around and leave, but his feet were nailed to the ground.

Something is wrong, very wrong. Qinglong obviously still has ideas about the core ruins, but he lets himself go so easily and leaves with the sublimator. It's too weird.

He is not Ulrich and will not overthink, but the current situation is really against common sense.

The scenes that just happened flashed through his mind. Qinglong was an unfathomable guy. It might not be a good thing for him to leave now.

"Forget it, I don't want to leave again." Theo suddenly spoke again, and Sandro turned around and looked at him in surprise.

The word "lunatic" almost came out of his mouth, but Ulrich was calm and not surprised.

Li Ming walked into the metal corridor bursting with sparks without stopping. Only two words came from him: "It's up to you."

In the temporary base, many Torch Organization members were running around, and they couldn't help but shudder when they saw them.

Everyone knows that this group of people are the culprits of the destruction of the base. Now they are walking around the base openly, but no one dares to say anything.
All the way to the outside of the dilapidated medical room, the Torch Organization soldiers guarding here were very loyal to their duties.

Seeing them coming, no one retreated, and their expressions were determined.

However, an invisible force separated them from the center to both sides.

"clang clang clang"

The sound of combat armor colliding came one after another. No one could resist this force and their faces turned red.

Just at the right moment, when Li Ming walked in front of the group of soldiers, a path opened up. He walked straight through the group of soldiers without stopping.

Sandro sneered, "After all these years, you're still a sycophant."

Ulrich was too lazy to respond, and Theo glanced at him indifferently.

In the medical room of this temporary base, the basic measures are obviously not very good, at least they have little effect on A-level life forms and can only barely maintain their vital signs.

In the medical cabin filled with green life-sustaining fluid, only a small part of Cornette's body remained.

Seeing them coming, the Fireworks Apostles and the higher-ups in the room all looked over in surprise.

Fear, anger, hesitation, and other emotions filled Ted's heart. He stood up and said with a grim expression, "You are not welcome here."

(End of this chapter)