Early morning.
Mechanical Hive, secret base.
Hayashi River did not sleep at all. He had pulled an all-nighter again.
This was bad news. Ever since the new year, he realized that he had been pulling all-nighters a lot, especially during this period.
It had been almost half a month since he returned to the mechanical hive, and Hayashi River had gotten five days off.
In fact, even if he took half a month off, Master Barce would have approved it. Whether it was the big order with the White Wolf Tribe or the order with Hewan Lake City, as his assistant, Hayashi River would get half a month off.
This was the work of Mechanics of the Craftsman Faction. Staying in the workshop for long periods of time, one would be highly focused. If one did not relax in time, it was easy to suffer from a nervous breakdown.
Of course, Hayashi River would not have such a problem. As a newly advanced Realm Three expert with [Materialized Mental Energy], the work intensity of the Fireblade Workshop was child's play.
The reason he was taking a break was to deal with the matters of the Riptide Base.
"So … all the mercenaries above the middle level who are registered in the black market have rejected …"
Looking through the documents on the light screen, Hayashi River frowned and contacted Mossy Bone.
"Not only the mercenaries in the black market, but all the mercenaries above the middle level have rejected our base's invitation …"
"We can't find any channels to purchase the other materials for the Heart Energy Equipment either …"
"However, the black market has given us a discount for the sales of the energy crystals …"
Mossy Bone said. During this period, the operation of the base was far from what he had originally expected.
Whether it was the mercenaries hired to defend the base or other staff, they could not find anyone above the middle level.
As for the materials for the Heart Energy Equipment, all the channels refused to supply them …
"The news of the Attribute Energy Crystal mine still leaked too quickly …" Hayashi River rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on.
Actually, he had expected such a situation.
He had made the Riptide Base the first base of the black market deacons, so it would definitely attract investigations.
Attribute Energy Crystals were in short supply on the market, so they would naturally be suppressed by all parties.
Even the black market wanted to buy the raw materials and did not want to provide the other materials for the Heart Energy Equipment.
After all, selling Attribute Energy Crystals was welcomed by all the channels.
Making the Heart Energy Equipment himself was equivalent to splitting the cake. Even if the market had never been full, those who wanted to join would have to be suppressed first.
"We have to hurry up and make a name for ourselves!" Mossy Bone suggested.
"Of course I understand … the problem is how to do it …" Hayashi River snapped.
Mossy Bone was speechless. He only knew how to talk about this. He wasn't a merchant when he was alive, nor did he manage any family business, so he didn't know where to start.
Hayashi River pondered. Hiring people could be put aside. If there was really a big problem, he could apply to the black market to mobilize a rescue team.
The source of the materials could also be purchased at a high price …
Mossy Bone was right. First, he had to make a name for himself as a Black Market Deacon as soon as possible.
"Make a name for yourself as soon as possible …"
Hayashi River closed his eyes and pondered. After a long time, an idea flashed in his mind and he opened his eyes.
Shua!
The mossy bone silhouette appeared and looked at Hayashi River expectantly. "Have you thought of a way to make a name for yourself?"
"No."
Hayashi River shook his head, a strange expression on his face. "I've thought of the source of the material … but the possible source … needs to be investigated further."
"Even if the source of the material is solved, there might not be an order for the Heart Energy Equipment produced if we're not famous enough!" Mossy Bone muttered.
"One step at a time. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but it can be solved eventually. I'll go investigate first … "Hayashi River got up and prepared to leave the base.
…
Machinery Cavern.
This was equivalent to the mechanical hive's garbage dump. It was also a place where people of good and evil mingled. It was also considered by the outside world to be a gold mine for the mechanical hive.
There was a huge pile of machinery garbage here, and there were all kinds of Star-level Armaments and the wreckage of high-level machinery equipment everywhere. As long as one could find a component of a High-level Armament here, it would be a considerable income.
For a long time, the gold miners in the mechanical hive had already formed a large scale and were very organized. They were panning for gold in various parts of the Machinery Cavern.
However, the Machinery Cavern wasn't safe. There were many terrifying mechanical marionettes, and there were even mechanical marionettes in the depths of the cavern that were comparable to Realm Five powerhouses.
Boom boom boom …
Ear-piercing mechanical sounds rang out. The Machinery Cavern was brightly lit. From time to time, people would rush out and jump onto the metal platform, followed by a group of mutated animals.
At the entrance of the cavern, Mu Qian and her brother Mu Jun walked together. She looked at her brother's mechanical arm with a worried expression.
"Brother … it's time to change your arm. I keep feeling like it's going to malfunction …" Mu Qian said.
"It can still be used for another year. I'll change it next year."
Mu Jun touched his right hand. There was a crisp creaking sound, and it sounded like there was some malfunction. He smiled and said, "I've changed three mechanical prosthetics in the past ten years. I know what I'm doing. This way, it can be used for at least another year and a half. "
"Brother … don't save money for me. I can earn money myself now. If you change to a better arm, it'll be safer for you to work. "
Mu Qian tugged at the corner of her brother's shirt and swayed it. She used her killer move of acting coquettishly. Her appearance stunned the surrounding men.
She knew that high-level mechanical prosthetics were very expensive, especially those working in the mechanical cavern. One could easily cost hundreds of thousands of gold coins.
However, with the money that Mu Jun earned every year, he could completely afford it.
Gold mining here was a high-risk, high-reward industry.
However, in the past, her brother had always been very thrifty in order to provide for her to go to school and live.
"You're saving money for me like this. If Mom and Dad were still alive, they would definitely scold me …" Mu Qian said.
"Alright. Alright, stop nagging. I'll change to a new one next month. But forget about high-level mechanical prosthetics. They're really too expensive. "
"I'm planning to take a break after this year. I'll find you a sister-in-law."
Mu Jun said with a smile.
"Really … Brother … You're finally enlightened."
Mu Qian's face was full of surprise. She smiled and said, "Let's go! In order to celebrate, I'll treat you today. I'll bring you to eat something good. "
The two left the mechanical cavern and came to a shop at the intersection. It was the one that Mu Qian had brought Hayashi River to before. It was a small mechanical workshop.
Entering the shop, Mu Qian exclaimed in surprise. She saw that Hayashi River was also there.
The young man had ordered a table full of dishes and was eating heartily by himself. Oh, no, there was also Blue Kitty.
"Meow …"
Blue Kitty called out. It had actually seen this beautiful sister a long time ago. It raised its head and moved its claws.
"Little Meow …"
Mu Qian didn't want to go over. She was worried that her brother would ask all sorts of questions. However, she couldn't resist the little guy's charm. She walked over and picked up Blue Kitty. "Little thing, did you miss me? I haven't seen you for so long. I feel like you haven't put on any weight …"
Heh … My charm is still there …
Blue Kitty smiled secretly. After returning to the mechanical hive, it liked to act cute even more.
The huge cat head from before had left a huge shadow on it. Only through this method could it feel a little more at ease.
Hayashi River smiled. "Long time no see. This is you … "
Looking at Mu Jun, who looked somewhat similar to Mu Qian, Hayashi River immediately said, "Is this your brother, Mu Qian? Let's eat together. "
"This is …"
Mu Jun sized up Hayashi River with the special scrutiny of an elder brother.
"Just an ordinary friend. Brother, don't think too much. "
Mu Qian pulled Mu Jun to sit down. "He doesn't live far from me. I was the one who introduced him to this place. "
"Uh …"
Mu Jun looked at the things on the table and suddenly let his imagination run wild. His sister introduced a young man to this shop to eat. Could this be an ordinary friend?
Hayashi River was very enthusiastic. He asked Mu Jun to sit down. He wanted to learn more about the mechanical cavern. He didn't expect to meet Mu Qian's brother here.
He remembered Mu Qian saying that her brother was in the mechanical cavern.
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