The weapon refiner is not doing her job properly

Chapter 212
The focus quickly returned to what was in the box.

On the dark cushion, a flat, clear, prismatic crystal lay quietly.

It has a semi-transparent texture, and inside it seems to contain a miniature galaxy, with countless fine blue data streams flowing and intertwining endlessly like living circuits.

The crystal surface is also covered with a layer of dark gray substance with a cold metallic luster, making it look exceptionally flexible.

“This design style seems quite different from what I’ve seen before,” Song Hu commented first. In his memory, most of Su Ninglong’s works tended to be simple or natural. “The previous sacred artifacts were more ancient, but this one is more like a high-tech product.”

“Of course,” Su Ninglong said with a hint of self-assured pride. “Sacred artifacts are made for each individual, tailored to their unique characteristics.” She then beckoned with her finger. The “crystal” floated lightly to the surface and landed steadily in Shen Zhaoming’s outstretched palm. “Can you guess what this is?”

Shen Zhaoming did not answer immediately.

He took a deep breath and took off the glasses he always wore.

In that instant, a vast and complex torrent of data seemed to rush directly into his field of vision. When he tried to analyze the mysterious runes that were floating and flashing, his eyes immediately felt a sharp pain.

But he suppressed his discomfort and didn't even look away. Instead of pain, his eyes were filled with intense appreciation and amazement.

“Biomechanical, this is, intelligent armor with biological activity,” he said confidently, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement.

Some theorists have asserted that bioactive armor is different from everyday mechanical creations; it must rely on an extremely powerful artificial intelligence as its core support because the human brain simply cannot process the massive and complex data streams generated inside the armor in real time.

Shen Zhaoming was a studious person. Only when his eyes were bloodshot did he put his glasses back on and hold the prismatic crystal with utmost care. "How exactly do I activate and use it?"

"Just bind the gene with a drop of blood, then stick it on your arm," Su Ninglong instructed succinctly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhaoming did not hesitate to prick his fingertip and drip a drop of blood onto the crystal surface.

The blood was instantly absorbed, and the next moment, the flat crystal seemed to be given life, automatically rising from his palm and gently adhering to the skin of his forearm. Then, like a liquid, it silently embedded itself under the skin and began to establish a deep connection with his own neural network.

During the connection process, the dark gray surface texture of the armor subtly changed, gradually becoming identical to the skin tone and texture around it.

No matter the angle or the lighting, it is difficult to discern that a super creation is hidden there.

“It’s called ‘Omniscient Pivot’,” Su Ninglong explained. “It’s primarily defensive. Its core function is to construct an almost invisible information shielding field for you, which can greatly weaken or even make you immune to others’ scanning, tracking, and even some prophetic abilities. At the same time, it can also provide a considerable degree of mental protection and, as an external brain, provide you with powerful auxiliary computing support. In short, it pursues the ultimate reaction speed and energy utilization efficiency.”

She then shifted her focus, pointing out the key point: "But its power depends entirely on your data analysis capabilities. The more thoroughly you 'see,' and the faster and more accurately you analyze, the more efficient and energy-saving its defense will be, enabling it to resolve crises at minimal cost. Conversely, if you cannot quickly analyze the composition and pattern of the attack, it can only activate basic physical or energy barriers, which will be much less effective. Essentially, it transforms your greatest strength—information advantage—into the most solid survival advantage."

The Myriad Manifestations Pivot is not a sacred artifact used to enter the contaminated zone; it is purely for survival and enhancing abilities.

Shen Zhaoming was one of her "teachers," who taught her about artificial intelligence, which revolutionized her weapon-refining skills.

Among her friends, she is very grateful to Shen Zhaoming for his unreserved guidance.

Therefore, she also hopes that Shen Zhaoming can protect himself while seeking revenge.

After explaining, Su Ninglong turned slightly to the side and added with a smile, "As for the cost... the panoramic video recorder you modified for me is indeed very useful, so the material cost will be waived this time."

Shen Zhaoming shook his head. He took Su Ninglong's hand and, without saying a word, opened the payment interface on her bracelet and scanned the payment.

A sly glint flashed in his gentle eyes: "I prefer the feeling that you owe me a favor. That way, I have more legitimate reasons to 'bother' you from time to time."

A hint of cunning appeared in his gentle eyes. "I prefer the feeling that you owe me a favor, so that I have a reason to bother you more often."

“Of course.” He nodded slightly, speaking sincerely and gently, “You are also welcome to ask me any questions at any time.”

After saying that, he gently lifted Su Ninglong's fair hand, his demeanor restrained and respectful, without the slightest hint of disrespect, and softly placed a kiss on her hand, a gesture full of gratitude and reverence.

Old Master Su raised an eyebrow, showing no aversion to this gratitude imbued with classical meaning.

"I agree." Su Ninglong lightly touched Shen Zhaoming's lips with her fingertip, stopping him from saying anything more, her eyes filled with a hint of amusement. "However, let's skip this formality from now on. What if I just came out of the restroom without washing my hands? Wouldn't that be awkward for both of us?"

A group of onlookers nearby were feeling the romantic atmosphere and their hearts were racing. Even Xin Yi blushed and secretly cheered wildly for his brother's bold and romantic act.

As a result, Su Ninglong's sudden remark instantly dispelled all the ambiguity and fantasies.

Lian Xinyi couldn't help but wail, "My dear Sister Su, are you allergic to romance? What a wonderful atmosphere!"

Shen Zhaoming was so angry she almost laughed. She glared at him and said, "You idiot, where did you see the romance in this? I was just expressing my purest gratitude and appreciation."

"But the scene just now, the look in their eyes, it was just right, the atmosphere was definitely right!" Lian Xinyi was still arguing.

Shen Zhaoming was too lazy to explain. He always remembered Su Ninglong's age, and besides, Xingyuan was watching from the side.

The stay-at-home dad has top-notch insight; if he dares to show even the slightest hint of romantic feelings, he'll be in deep trouble.

Just then, the cabbage on the tree fluttered down and landed on Lian Xinyi's head. It flapped its wings triumphantly and mimicked, "Silly bird~ Silly bird~ So you weren't cursing me before, you were cursing this!"

"You're the idiot." Lian Xinyi was both amused and exasperated, waving her hand to try and shoo the cabbage away.

The cabbage nimbly flew away, hovering in mid-air, continuing to sing its impromptu "Silly Bird Song" in its raspy voice, thoroughly mocking Lian Xinyi. The joke created by this man and bird actually lessened the awkwardness that Lian Xinyi had created earlier.

Su Ninglong watched them making a fuss, but turned to Shen Zhaoming and asked a very practical question: "By the way, where did you get so much money?" She was referring to the three million yuan for materials that he had just paid without hesitation.

Shen Zhaoming pushed up his glasses, his tone calm but with a hint of pride: "I've been in the research institute for so long, I'm not without achievements. I do have a few patents that are making money."

For him, in order to achieve the goal of bringing down the Shen family, he also needed to live a decent and comfortable life, and economic independence was the foundation.

As for the two sacred artifacts of Sally and Lei Qingya, they each have their own merits.

Sally's outfit, designed primarily for escape and survival, is called the "Mirage Suit."

It is as light and thin as a cicada's wing, a nearly transparent, wide shawl made of a unique material that is neither cloth nor silk. It is more like a garment woven from solidified moonlight or flowing mercury, with a cool and extremely smooth feel.

Its surface ripples with extremely subtle, dreamlike waves as the light shifts and the viewing angle changes, refracting delicate and enchanting color shifts. When not in use, it can be folded into a seemingly ordinary, unassuming silver scarf, casually wrapped around the wrist or neck for easy concealment.

Sally's illusionary talent is outstanding, but it often lacks substantial physical support, making it easy for others to see through or forcibly break through.

This "Mirage Robe" was created to make up for this shortcoming. It can greatly enhance her illusion space ability, not only greatly expanding the coverage of the illusion, but also creating "illusion entities" with brief physical touch or weak energy feedback, which greatly enhances the deception.

What makes it even more difficult to guard against is that it can interfere with the opponent's short-term memory the moment the illusion is broken, making them forget that they just saw Sally.

If she were to face a life-or-death crisis, Sally could unleash the full potential of the "Mirage Robe," instantly entering a "phantom" state and completely disappearing into the light and shadow.

In this state, she can even briefly pass through physical walls, transforming into a rapidly moving stream of light and shadow to escape danger. Of course, this incredible ability consumes a tremendous amount of energy, and after use, the "Mirage Robe" needs a long time to recover its energy, making it unusable continuously.

Upon hearing this, Sally hugged the box tightly to her chest as if it were a precious treasure, overwhelmed with excitement.

This sacred artifact is simply too perfect; every design element seems tailor-made for her, perfectly complementing her supernatural abilities.

Nothing in the world can compare to the custom-made sacred artifacts produced by the Su family. Each one is a unique super life-saving tool, and its value cannot be measured in star coins.

"I will definitely cherish it."

How can Su Su be so good! So gentle and considerate, she wants to become a die-hard fan, a super die-hard fan!

"What about mine? Show me quickly!" Lei Qingya couldn't wait.

“Lei Lei, the reason yours is so expensive,” Su Ninglong said, “is because its core material is infused with divine gold extracted from the ‘Eye of the Stars’ ore. It’s called the Thousand-Machine Gluttonous Beast.”

Its main form is a pair of liquid metal arm armor covering the forearms all the way to the elbows (or it can shrink and transform into a more concealed bracelet or arm ring).

The arm armor is a deep dark gold color, with a faint black undertone, and its surface is covered with countless extremely fine dark patterns that flow slowly like the breath of a living creature.

Its greatest strength lies in its exceptional versatility.

With just a thought from Lei Qingya and the infusion of corresponding supernatural properties, "Thousand Machine Gluttony" can instantly be shaped into any form of melee or mid-range weapon that she can imagine.

Knives, swords, whips, bows, crossbows, and so on, and even more than just weapons.

It can also form auxiliary tool forms such as an energy shield, a gecko-like adhesive grappling hook for climbing, and a short-distance glider. As long as her spiritual energy supply is continuous, the form switching can be as smooth and rapid as her thoughts, with almost no cooldown time.

It was named "Taotie" because it possesses an even more incredible ability: absorption and simulation.

Under specific conditions, such as when the weapon form collides most violently with the enemy's supernatural power, or when the "Thousand Machine Glutton" actively comes into contact with a high concentration of supernatural energy source, it may absorb some of the energy or supernatural characteristics of the opponent's attack.

After initial analysis and transformation within it, Lei Qingya had the opportunity to briefly simulate a low-level form or core characteristic of this superpower through this sacred artifact.

In terms of close combat alone, Lei Qingya is definitely a top figure among his peers.

The Thousand-Machine Glutton is the perfect embodiment of Lei Qingya's "all-around warrior" persona.

It perfectly solves the weapon compatibility problem that fighters with multiple superpowers often face, allowing Lei Qingya to switch to the most suitable combat form in an instant according to the ever-changing battlefield situation and his current superpower state, thus maximizing his adaptability.

This is not merely an arsenal that can be changed at will, but also a powerful amplifier of supernatural abilities and a precise coordinator. It even opened a door for Lei Qingya, a door to the potential to "taste" through the mouth of the "Taotie," and then briefly "learn" and simulate the enemy's attack patterns, greatly enriching his tactical possibilities.

Xuanxi stared intently at the pair of dark gold-patterned arm armors, his tone filled with a rare eagerness and longing: "Ninglong, when is the next crafting event you hold? I'm sure I can win next time!"

A faint blush rose to his cheeks; it was rare for a usually composed man to show such obvious excitement. Just as he was about to add something, Doug's loud voice cut him off: "Kid, could you design one for me too?"

Doug rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming.

Su Ninglong was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

Teacher Doug's superpower is both offensive and defensive, which makes things a bit difficult.

“Teacher, I’m afraid you’ll need my master to help you with your sacred artifact, and you’ll have to wait in line. You can write down your specific needs in this form,” she said, sending him a form on a screen. “If she’s interested, she’ll contact you.”

Afterwards, she also uploaded the form to the "Ten Sides Buried in Wealth" group, with the comment: Those who have customized needs and can afford the corresponding fees can consider applying.

“Alright, we’ll talk about the customization later,” Su Ninglong clapped her hands, drawing everyone’s attention back to the present moment. “Let’s listen to the story first.”