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Chapter 544: Oppression (Subscription Request)

Lin Rui spoke to Xu Mengran to discuss the customization of combat robots and external elixirs.

Although Alta Devonshire and his Zhirui Pharmaceutical Company are not a threat, they are a harbinger of a more powerful storm to come and a prelude to a high-intensity war.

Lin Rui must do his best to strengthen his own strength and reserve weapons and ammunition for the upcoming war.

However, the biggest weakness of their group is himself.

Without being able to utilize the abyss-level power, Lin Rui is only at level 6SSS+.

Even if he used the external elixir 'Kuilong' and the 8X type 'Imperial Power' exoskeleton armor modified on the basis of 'Emperor', his overall combat power could only reach 7SSS+ level, making him easily targeted by the enemy.

Lin Rui cannot improve his realm of cultivation just by wanting to. It requires time to accumulate and settle, so he can only rely on external forces to strengthen his personal combat power and protection.

Lin Rui also happened to have a large sum of money in his hands, enough to allow him to purchase the Type 9 combat robot and Type 8 external elixir that he had never dared to think of before.

However, at present, there are only a few companies in the entire Earth Federation that can produce these 9 types of war machines - the Federal Academy of Sciences, the East Asian Academy of Sciences, the East Asian Academy of Engineering, the North American Federal Academy of Sciences, the Atlantic United Academy of Sciences, as well as Western military technology companies with brands such as "Emperor", "King", and "Knight", the Eurasian United Machinery Company with the "Red Spider" and "Giant Bear" brands, and the Dragon Heavy Industry that produces many models of combat robots and combat mechas such as "Smart Dragon", "Dragon Fighter", and "Panlong".

Moreover, what they produced were all prototype models. Because the manufacturing technology of Type 9 combat robots was not yet perfect, the mechanical engineers of the Federation were unable to make the combat power of these robots and combat mechas reach the true ninth level. It could only be said to be a pseudo ninth level.

Apart from these companies, even the rest of the companies and studios that have top-level mechanics in charge need to adjust, transform and enhance the Type 9 body machines and mechas provided by these companies so that they can have more powerful combat capabilities.

This is because the Type 9 robot involves metallurgical technology, material synthesis and precision processing, which cannot be completed by dozens or hundreds of mechanical engineers. They require a complete industrial system to produce.

Therefore, no matter how skilled a mechanic is, he cannot make Type 9 robots and mechas by himself.

The Earth Federation's regulations are also very strict. Only by obtaining authorization from the Earth Federation can you order Type 9 war machines from these companies.

In fact, when war machines reach Type 8, they are no longer within the reach of ordinary colonial warriors. Every Type 8 combat mecha and combat robot that appears on the black market will cause a sensation and be snapped up by all parties.

As for Type 8 and Type 9 external pills, their level of sophistication is even higher than that of war machinery, and they also have higher requirements for materials.

Current technology is either made from the natural materials of Tianjixing, which is extremely expensive; or it is created by national scientific research institutions with the help of the most advanced nanotechnology and the most advanced materials science.

If Lin Rui wants to purchase these things, he must ask Xu Mengran for help.

At the same time, Lin Rui also wanted to further strengthen the security of the dock base and was preparing to build two more reinforced regiments of the National Guard.

He now suffers from a profound lack of firepower, feeling that the military strength under his command is not only insufficient in attack, but may not be sufficient in defense either.

"According to federal regulations, your Ruifang Company's tax revenue can support at least two additional divisions of the National Guard, so your eligibility is no problem. We have plenty of second-hand equipment and can provide you with 9% new equipment at cost. We can even help you arrange personnel. The problem is the Type 8 combat robots and Type external pills. If they were provided by East Asia, it would definitely arouse suspicion from all parties."

Xu Mengran, who was on the video call, saw Lin Rui frowning and looking serious, and couldn't help but laugh. "Luckily, about two months ago, I acquired two Red Spider 8Pro models and a Power Angel external pill through a special channel. I wonder if you are interested in taking it over?"

He would not say that he had foreseen Lin Rui's desire for advanced war machinery as early as two months ago and had made preparations for it.

Lin Rui raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Angel of Power's external elixir? How is this possible?"

The Red Spider 8pro is actually a Type 9 combat robot developed by the Eurasian United Machinery Corporation.

Due to lack of money for research and development, they named their Type 9 robot Type 8pro to circumvent federal legal regulations.

As long as the buyer is willing to pay more, they dare to sell in violation of federal regulations. Eurasia United Machinery Corporation has taken the Federal Department of Justice to court many times for this.

The Type 9 combat robot produced by this company is actually the weakest in terms of technical level among the 9 types, but they are willing to use materials and pile up various top-level alloys. The armor is extremely thick, and it also uses an antimatter engine, which has extremely strong power. It is equivalent to the Henglian Ba ​​Ti version of the Type 9 combat robot, which is tough and durable.

Therefore, its cost is very expensive, and the selling price is more than double the cost, so the cost performance is very low.

Unfortunately, this product from the Eurasian United Machinery Company was the only one sold publicly, and it was the only way for powerful individuals in the Federation to circumvent federal regulations and purchase the Type 9 robot. The 'Angel of Power' was even less accessible to everyone. This was a Type Light-type Exogenous Pill produced by a Western military technology company. They had ample funds for research and development, and their internal sales channels alone were sufficient to absorb all of their high-end products.

"Originally, this was bought at a high price by an honorary member of Congress as a gift for his daughter. However, his company has been struggling lately, so he had to sell it to raise funds. It's so embarrassing."

Xu Mengran explained the reason: "However, this 'Angel of Power' is fine, it's 8SS+ level. The two Red Spider 8Pro models are both blank slabs, and you can only find ways to strengthen them yourself. It's not that we can't help you modify it, but the problem is that our mechanic style is too obvious, which may lead to the exposure of our relationship.

Furthermore, the Starscream 8 Pro's situational awareness equipment, control system, and combat AI are also quite poor. Eurasian United Machinery isn't very good at programming combat AI, and to circumvent federal regulations, they even neutered the combat AI when they sold it. So, you'll have to figure this out on your own. Is that acceptable to you?"

Lin Rui couldn't help but fall into deep thought. The situation sensing equipment and control system could be replaced, and he could handle the combat AI himself.

At that time, simply let No. 9 and No. 7 split a sub-body to control each, and then conduct in-depth learning through actual combat training.

As for the armor's upgrades, I wonder if Wang Yinyue and No. 9 can handle it? If not, they'll have to hire a top-tier mechanic for a high price.

One advantage of the Red Spider 8 Pro is that due to its sufficient materials and high power, it has great modification potential.

Seeing Lin Rui nod, Xu Mengran chuckled, "Alright then. SS + 'Angel of Power' will be 700 billion federal coins, and two Red Spider 8Pro models will be 2400 billion federal coins. This is based on my cost when I acquired them. I'm not cheating you. You can pay with Magic Silver and Divine Gold, or pay in cash and deposit it into this account. Of course, if you don't have enough money, you can apply for it."

Of course Lin Rui knew that Xu Mengran would not cheat him in this regard, but his face still twisted.

He knew that the money had to be given. The funds for the East Asian National Security Bureau came from taxpayers, not Xu Mengran's own family.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, it is still quite cost-effective. 2400 billion federal coins can be exchanged for two combat robots with partial ninth-level combat power.

"Oh right," Xu Mengran narrowed her eyes. "I actually have two things I want to ask you. One is about Linghu Mingde. Has his colonization syndrome been cured? And the other is what exactly is your Ruifang Bio-Colonization Research Institute researching?"

He discovered that Linghu Mingde had been going to this research institute frequently recently. Xu Mengran conducted further investigation and found some clues in this research institute - they were probably developing a brand new technology.

Lin Rui's spirits lifted slightly. "My research institute, there are indeed some good things in there. I can't explain it clearly at the moment. It would be better for Xu Shuai to set a time to come and take a look in person."

I thought to myself, if I don’t make back the money I used to buy Red Spider 8 Pro and Power Angel, I’ll take your surname!

After ending the call with Xu Mengran, Lin Rui rubbed his forehead with a headache.

He is already very rich now, with his total assets getting closer and closer to one trillion. However, those good things in the 8th and 9th realms often cost hundreds of billions.

At this time, he received another call with the label "Purple Gold Flower Lawyer Kang Mingkai".

He was puzzled at first, then sneered and answered the phone: "Lao Kang, what's the matter with you? Let me guess, is it the acquisition offer from Zhirui Pharmaceutical Company?"

"You guessed right." Radford Kovrig, seen in the video, looked exhausted. "I originally didn't intend to pay any attention. Zhirui Pharmaceuticals couldn't influence me. However, Zijinhua Law Firm was under tremendous pressure in one day. More than a dozen major clients sent letters simultaneously threatening to cut off cooperation with our law firm."

Lin Rui wasn't surprised at all. He raised the corner of his lips slightly and asked, "So, Lao Kang, what are you going to do?"

"That's up to you. If your Ruifang Pharmaceutical Company can withstand their offensive, then I can separate and establish my own law firm to serve you and Miss Fang. If that's not possible, I'll do my best to help you get better acquisition terms, but I won't betray my clients under any circumstances."

Radford Kovrig's voice was solemn and resounding. "I'm calling you to convey an invitation from the law firm. Alta Devonshire of Zhirui Pharmaceuticals would like to invite you and Ms. Fang Ranran to attend the charity auction at the National Arts Center tonight. I'd like to meet and talk with you."

Radford Kovrig's eyes were grim as he spoke. "I've noticed that executives from the major companies pressuring Zijinhua Law Firm are all attending this auction. This is clearly a Hongmen Feast, aimed at forcing you and Ms. Fang to sell Ruifang Pharmaceuticals. If you think you can handle the pressure, I don't recommend attending."

Lin Rui raised the corners of his lips slightly when he heard this, thinking, why not?
But it is very unlikely that Alta Devonshire will survive to attend the banquet.

He snapped his fingers and said, "Tell him I'll be there. Also, please, Old Kang, send me the names of these big companies."

As the saying goes, knowing thy enemy and knowing thyself, you can fight a hundred battles without defeat. He must first understand who his enemies are.

(End of this chapter)