Chapter 789 - 538: No. 2’s Second Advancement_2
Meanwhile, his body slightly sank down a bit, feeling as if he had landed on a spring.
He pressed his foot on a tile in front of the bench, gently applying pressure.
Buzz buzz buzz...
The sound of gears and ropes starting up echoed, and the 10-square-meter floor around him began to slowly descend.
Indeed, the villa was just a facade; in reality, there was a hidden world beneath the surface.
This was Xiu Liwang’s personal research institute.
The elevator settled, revealing a corridor filled with a sense of technology.
[Welcome, guest]
[Please move forward three steps]
Prompted by the electronic voice, Li Pu looked down.
It was a fully automated conveyor belt, with a row of small red lights on either side.
He was familiar with similar lazy devices at "home," so it was not strange to him.
Once he stood on the conveyor belt, the red lights immediately turned green and carried Li Pu forward automatically.
The conveyor’s speed was not slow, faster than walking, and it would automatically make choices when encountering intersections.
Guided by it, Li Pu felt he descended at least three more levels in depth, then found himself in a spacious workshop where a skinny and bald middle-aged man was present.
"Little Li, you finally arrived."
Seeing the young man, the middle-aged man stopped his work.
"Hello, Director Xiu."
Li Pu quickly greeted.
"No need, just call me uncle."
Xiu Liwang waved his hand.
He was the only one in the institute, so titles were trivial.
"Hello, Director Uncle."
Li Pu nodded.
Xiu Liwang: "..."
Greetings on both sides were exchanged, allowing their communication to proceed smoothly.
"Rest assured, since you’re my cousin’s student, I’ll certainly help you with great care."
Xiu Liwang patted his chest.
Though mentioning his cousin made him show a hint of timidity in his expressions and actions.
His cousin was not one to treat him kindly; he’d been bullied by her from childhood.
"As for the solution you desire, you don’t need to pay."
"Feel free to browse the computer."
He waved his hand again.
It was the first time his cousin asked him on behalf of a student, indicating the student’s importance.
It’s just browsing some data; how dare he charge?
Initially, Li Pu planned to look for suitable 3rd and 4th transformation solutions after the completion of 2nd transformation.
"Thank you, uncle. I’ll rely on you then."
Li Pu said, taking out No. 2 from his pocket.
Whew!
The model mecha suddenly transformed into a large iron head.
"Uh..."
Xiu Liwang had seen many types of mechanical summons, but this strange one was a first.
"I’ve already received the plan, did you bring all the materials?"
But he quickly composed his emotions.
"Indeed."
Li Pu successively took out the summoning array, auxiliary materials, and the required energy crystal coins.
Finally, the long [Mammoth’s Fang].
"Hmm? This..."
Xiu Liwang took the [Mammoth’s Fang], his expression paused.
This kid truly spared no expense!
Just for a 2nd transformation, he used an S-grade inscribed instrument?
Compared to S-grade skills, the value of S-grade inscribed instruments is actually lower.
But he didn’t expect a student could afford it.
Instantly, Xiu Liwang’s expression became serious.
He truly needed to give his utmost, not to waste such materials.
"Listen carefully later."
Li Pu patted No. 2, signaling it to cooperate a bit.
[I eagerly anticipate this transformation]
No. 2 recalled the previous transformation and couldn’t help but retreat.
But it found its back skull was firmly pressed by a hand.
Oh, this dear Summoner.
"Don’t worry, hold on to me."
"Trust my technique, it’s known in the industry."
Xiu Liwang had already begun fiddling with various instruments.
Helplessly, No. 2 floated to its designated spot and then split open.
"Huh, interesting ability from your summon beast, it’s quite convenient."
Xiu Liwang raised an eyebrow, put on safety goggles.
For the subsequent events, Li Pu paid no mind.
He sat in front of the computer screen and began his browsing.
The blessings from No. 2 echoed throughout the workroom.
The data was well-organized, easily finding the 3rd transformation mechanical solutions he desired.
First, it is crucial to understand that the [Strong Breeding Armor] transformation plan does not generate flesh inside No. 2.
It only adds an inherent ability related to flesh to it.
According to Li Pu’s vision, he only needs to integrate with No. 2 later, and, in proficiency, adjust the ratio occupied by the mecha and flesh to maximize the inherent ability’s effect.
In other words, No. 2 is still positioned as an auxiliary mecha.
Therefore, the 3rd transformation plan Li Pu searched for was oriented towards support.
Plans like [Missile Emperor], [Assault Blade Armor], [Laser Messenger] with seemingly inappropriate names, he skimmed and moved on.
"This one seems quite good."
After browsing for two hours, he finally found a suitable plan.
[Turbocharger]
Description: Fury mechanical type transformation scheme
Transformation effect: Modify the body itself, adding efficient turbo propulsion
Specific Implementation: Activate transformation array, related parts (omits 3000 words)
Required conditions: General mechanical transformation array, 2 skilled mechanical assemblers
Budget: Proportional to the body’s size
Note: Theoretically, the larger the body, the more suitable it is for turbo installation
Before coming here, he already disliked No. 2’s slow speed.
Thus, this transformation plan is quite fitting.
Moreover, its transformation effect does not add inherent abilities or skills but modifies the body—a unique transformation method for mechanical types.
If No. 2 acquires a turbo propeller, it’s highly likely that while using [Possession], he can also utilize the turbo.
With this realization, Li Pu had his answer and silently noted it down.
Browsing the 4th transformation plans yielded a disappointing result.
Because there were few 4th transformation plans here at Xiu Liwang, only 5 of them, and none for 5th transformation.
of which were combat-oriented, 1 was auxiliary.
Given the scarcity, Li Pu decided to carefully browse them.
The 4 combat-oriented transformation plans were actually quite good.
Especially one named [Cosmic Knight] which was specifically for mecha.
Claims to greatly improve a mecha’s flight and floatability, along with a powerfully destructive antimatter cannon.
But the hassle with this transformation plan is the requirement to construct a transformation vessel for the process.
Don’t be misled by the illustration of the transformation vessel resembling a coffin; it costs 500,000 crystal coins.
The key issue is that this vessel becomes useless after one use.
Once the transformation succeeds, it cannot be transferred; failure means wasting resources.
It was not the path Li Pu planned to take, so he skimmed it.
As for the remaining auxiliary transformation plan, it was similarly unsuitable.
Because its main focus was... tactical guidance.
Significantly boosting the intelligence of the body, and through information collection and calculation, it conducts live combat command.
Summon beasts of the same Summoner can engage in telepathy, so communication efficiency is not a concern.
However, the problem is No. 2 even during telepathy often speaks in reverse, lying.
Sometimes Li Pu cautiously struggles to discern truth from falsehood; how could other naive summon beasts manage?
Really relying on No. 2’s analytic command for combat would likely lead to disaster.
Indeed, Xiu Liwang was fittingly a master-level skilled worker, and once Li Pu finished reviewing all transformation data, his work was nearing completion.
After approximately 20 more minutes, the transformation modification was finally complete.
"Your summon beast—how was it cultivated? Truly polite."
"Throughout the modification, it kept showing concern for me, even sending blessings."
Xiu Liwang’s face carried both fatigue and a smile.
[It was indeed a pleasant memory, I hope to return next time]
[Thank you, Master Wang, for your exquisite skill]
[Wishing you longevity]
No. 2 adjusted into a model form, darted into Li Pu’s pocket, and stayed hidden.
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