You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 72 The Queen Makes Her Debut [6 Updates]

"Platinum Star?" Bai Wangshu asked in surprise.

"The name of this yacht."

"Brother Li, naming a ship 'White Star'... it just feels a bit unlucky."

"What's there to be afraid of? If you encounter an iceberg, just go Ora Ora!"

"666!"

And so, the yacht sped off towards the city of Shenhai, cutting through the waves.

……

As night falls, the lights are on.

The yacht slowly docked at a private pier on the Bund in Shanghai.

Li Zhe directly took this behemoth into the maintenance hangar in front of the dock workers.

Witnessing this incredible feat naturally drew gasps of amazement from those around them.

Upon learning that Li Zhe was a registered mecha pilot, all their surprise turned into heartfelt awe and envy.

After taking a taxi from the port, the two quickly arrived at the meeting point agreed upon by Bai Wangshu's friend.

It was an abandoned highway located on the outskirts of Puxi.

At this moment, the place is filled with all sorts of heavily modified supercars and motorcycles.

There were also several heavy trucks hauling containers.

Inside the shipping containers, some were converted into locomotive garages, while others were converted into bars or band stages.

The roar of engines mingled with heavy metal rock music, transforming this usually desolate area into a high-speed, high-energy party.

A group of trendy-dressed rich young men and women, exuding an aura of recklessness, were gathered together in twos and threes.

They drank, chatted, and showed off their cars.

In this apocalyptic context, choosing to release hormones in this way is a unique "survival strategy"... No, even before the Crisis Era, it seems that some people did this before?

"Wangshu! Over here!"

A woman wearing a black leather jacket, with a hot figure and a cool short haircut, was sitting astride an extremely exaggerated Harley-Davidson motorcycle, waving at them.

She was Bai Wangshu's friend, Qin Huaizhu.

Qinhuai bamboo...

Ha, the name sounds quite elegant.

However, she herself is like a wild cheetah, which is a complete misnomer.

He exudes a powerful aura of "if you're not going to submit, then fight!"

When her gaze fell on Li Zhe, she couldn't help but look him up and down.

"You're the friend Wang Shu just made?"

Her voice carried a hint of scrutiny.

Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?

"No," Li Zhe answered frankly, "I've only ever flown airplanes, yachts, and..."

He meant to say "mecha".

But as the words were about to come out, he suddenly noticed Bai Wangshu's slightly nervous look.

He immediately corrected himself, saying, "...and tractors too."

"puff--"

Qin Huaizhu was amused by his sudden humor.

She looked at Li Zhe, and the scrutiny in her eyes softened a bit.

"Interesting! But in our circle, just telling jokes isn't enough."

She patted the Harley beneath her and said in a provocative tone, "Dare to jump around with me?"

Bai Wangshu seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by a look from Qin Huaizhu.

From their conversation, Li Zhe keenly sensed something... Bai Wangshu seemed to have never revealed to her best friend that she had embarked on a completely different path in life and become a mecha pilot.

She seemed to cherish this friendship and did not want the difference in their social status to create a rift between them.

Li Zhe understood.

This seemingly carefree girl actually has this side to her...

but.

Can one really keep the fact that they've become a mecha pilot a complete secret?

Li Zhe gave the two girls a meaningful look, then turned to Qin Huaizhu. "Sure," Li Zhe readily agreed to the challenge, "but I don't have a car."

"Not having a car is easy."

Qin Huaizhu pointed to a row of brand-new heavy motorcycles in a container converted into a garage not far away.

"Take whichever you like! As long as you can beat me on this track..."

She paused, then a confident and flamboyant smile appeared on her lips.

"Any one you fancy, I'll give it to you for free!"

Faced with Qin Huaizhu's provocative challenge, Li Zhe smiled calmly, showing no fear whatsoever.

"It's a word."

"readily!"

Qin Huaizhu nodded approvingly; she liked men who were decisive and efficient.

"Go pick a car. I'll give you ten minutes to familiarize yourself with its condition."

After she finished speaking, she put on her helmet by herself.

The Harley-Davidson, like a ferocious beast, roared to life.

The wealthy young men around them all started whistling, looking on with anticipation for a good show.

In their eyes, it was simply overestimating himself that a novice who had never even ridden a motorcycle dared to challenge the "queen" recognized in the industry!
Bai Wangshu leaned closer to Li Zhe with some concern and whispered, "Li Zhe, you...you really want to compete with her? She's a professional at bamboo cutting; she grew up playing with this. You..."

"Don't worry." Li Zhe patted her shoulder and gave her a reassuring look. "I know what I'm doing."

After saying that, he walked towards the row of brand-new motorcycles.

Each of these motorcycles is quite valuable, with a unique design, and is full of the beauty of power and speed.

From classic cruiser princes to ferocious performance street bikes.

From sporty supercars to those in a racing pose, they have it all.

Li Zhe's gaze swept over these steel beasts one by one.

Finally, he stopped in front of a motorcycle that was entirely black, with sharp lines and scarlet details.

That was a Ducati Diavel V4, known as the "Big Devil".

Its exaggerated rear wheels and muscular fuel tank.

And that iconic "L"-shaped four-cylinder engine.

They all exude a chilling aesthetic of violence.

"That's it."

Li Zhe made his choice without hesitation.

This color scheme really suits my Demon God Armor perfectly, oh ho ho!

Li Zhe fell in love at first sight.

He straddled the motorcycle and gripped the handlebars with both hands.

Ouch!

A feeling of oneness between man and machine instantly welled up in my heart!

"Commander, I have scanned all the structural data of this vehicle and planned the optimal driving scheme for you. With my assistance, you can unleash its performance to 120%."

Xing's voice echoed in my mind, as reliable as ever.

"very good."

Li Zhe put on his helmet and twisted the throttle.

"Om-"

The unique sound of the V4 engine, like the low growl of a demon, echoed in the night.

He simply practiced the clutch and gear shifting for a moment, and he had a clear understanding of the temperament of this steel beast.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived at the starting line.

Qin Huaizhu looked at Li Zhe's calm and composed demeanor, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

This kid seems more composed than she imagined.

“Ready, rookie?” she asked through the helmet’s built-in communicator.

"anytime."

"Very good." Qin Huaizhu grinned. "The rules are simple: start from here, run a lap around the roundabout in front of you, three round trips. Whoever finishes and comes back first wins!"

(End of this chapter)