Qi Ze repeatedly requested until he finally caught Wang Xuan's attention. Hesitantly, he said, "Saving you is what should be done, why would there need to be any repayment? Besides, the G9 has been discontinued, you won't find identical parts scanning the entire Galaxy, how can you repair it?" The energy converter was the heart of a mech, if it wasn't original, it would be utterly ineffective.
"Ouyang Ye knows a very capable mech manufacturer, he has many old parts, maybe he has the G9's energy converter. How about this, you wait a bit and deliver the mech to Apartment 102, let that mech manufacturer take a look for you?" Qi Ze suggested.
Wang Xuan thought for a moment, and quickly agreed. After all, there was no other way, one could only treat a dead horse as a living one.
The two thanked each other, then parted ways happily. After returning to the apartment, Qi Ze downloaded a G9 schematic from the Star Network and studied it carefully. Yan Junyu sat beside him, smiling teasingly, "The so-called very capable mech manufacturer is yourself?"
Qi Ze didn't react, after finishing the diagram, he dug out a nutrient agent from the fridge, bit it gently with his teeth, then licked the bottle mouth lightly.
Yan Junyu fell silent, his gaze moved away from the tip of his pink tongue, then coughed awkwardly.
A series of beeps broke the awkward atmosphere, Qi Ze opened the communicator and asked lazily, "What's up?"
"I just received a call from Wang Xuan, he thanked me for helping him repair his mech. Young Master Qi, you don't intend to do it yourself, right? You can even repair mechs?" Ouyang Ye's tone conveyed a strange excitement.
It was well known that only Awakened Ones could drive mechs, as they had both the mental energy to connect to the mech's control system, and a strong physique that could withstand the immense pressure and radiation pollution inside the cockpit.
Although Ouyang Ye could use the dual swords of wind and fire, he could not drive a mech, because he lacked mental energy. Therefore, even though he won the Martial Arts Competition and obtained an acceptance letter to the Imperial Military Academy, he could not apply for the Mech Combat Department. This was his lifelong regret.
As a child, he would naively think: if scientists could create mechs that ordinary people could drive, that would be great. But as he grew older, he realized that current science was not yet capable of overcoming this problem.
However, Young Master Qi was like a bug, constantly overturning his established understanding, telling him that miracles existed in this world. After receiving Wang Xuan's call and vaguely guessing that Young Master Qi could manufacture mechs, he suddenly became excited. He felt that what others couldn't do, Young Master Qi might be able to; what Young Master Qi couldn't do, others definitely couldn't. If Young Master Qi was willing to be more ostentatious, what would Mu Ran have to do with it?
"As long as it's a machine, I can repair it. If I can't fix it, I'll just make one." Qi Ze didn't realize how domineering his response was.
Ouyang Ye was overjoyed, hurriedly asking, "Young Master Qi, can you manufacture a mech that ordinary people can also drive? I'll pay, I can even spend all my money!"
The manufacturing principle of a mech was similar to that of a puppet, it could be considered a type of high-level Spirit Weapon, which ordinary people had difficulty handling. However, there was not without a solution, just by laying a defensive array within the cockpit, isolating the powerful Spirit Pressure; then engraving Spirit Gathering Arrays all over the mech's surface to make up for the lack of Spirit Energy; and converting the mental energy control system directly into a soul connection. Only a handful of lucky ones could possess abilities, but everyone had a soul.
This was easier said than done, to refine a puppet, one must first have the cultivation level of a Gold Core. Qi Ze estimated that it would take him several years, perhaps even decades, to recover to his peak state.
"Not currently." He added unhurriedly, "But in the future, yes."
The other end of the communicator came a wild howl of joy, after which Ouyang Ye could be heard panting, "Young Master Qi, can I place a custom order first? I'll pay the deposit upon my return."
"Sure." Qi Ze did not refuse the influx of star coins. He was no longer the Young Master of the Supreme Divine Creation Sect, nor did he have countless Spirit Veins to enjoy, he could only think of ways to earn money himself.
Ouyang Ye hung up the communicator and rushed back at high speed.
Yan Junyu, who had listened to the conversation between the two, was stunned for a long time before shaking his head with a bitter smile, "Do you know what you're saying? The empire has billions of people, and only one in a thousand is an Awakened One. If 99% of the remaining people could drive mechs and turn into combat power, the empire would be invincible. If this comes true, you will change the history of the empire with your own hands."
Qi Ze wasn't a fool, of course, he knew what this meant. But he had no interest in being a savior, nor did he have any intention of promoting puppets. He was solely dedicated to improving his crafting skills to attain the great path. Only those who were destined to have Spirit Weapons in their hands, and as for what it meant to be destined, it all depended on how many star coins the other side had.
Thinking of this, he quickly sent a text message to Ouyang Ye: How much deposit are you paying?
Ouyang Ye replied instantly: Whatever you say.
Qi Ze was satisfied, thinking that Young Master Ouyang was indeed destined to be his person.
Yan Junyu stared at the teenager's beeping smartbrain, then looked at his extremely satisfied expression, unable to help shaking his head and smiling. Every time he was frightened by the teenager's unfathomable depth, he would be amused by his simple and innocent side, he was like a treasure, constantly uncovering would lead to constant discoveries.
To be honest, if he was asked to leave the teenager now, he really would be reluctant. He very much wanted to watch him walk to the end, and knew what kind of heights he could reach, and what changes he would bring to this world. He had a hunch that the teenager would never live an ordinary life.
While lost in thought, the sound of an engine was heard outside the door, Ouyang Ye and Wang Xuan arrived at the apartment one after the other, coincidentally meeting.
"You've come to deliver the mech? I heard that Ouyang Duanhua has declared that he would win the double championship of the Martial Arts and Mech competitions? Don't worry, I'll definitely repair your mech for you, and give him a good beating. Unfortunately, the master is not free today, I'll notify you when he arrives in a few days." Ouyang Ye swaggered in.
"You and Qi Ze have my gratitude, I cannot express how thankful I am. This is all my savings, I wonder if it's enough for the repair fee?" Wang Xuan pulled out a card.
"What money? Either take it back, or get lost!" Seeing Young Master Qi sitting on the sofa drinking a nutrient solution, his arrogant expression immediately turned into sycophancy, he smiled and said, "Sweetheart, why are you eating such a thing? There are ingredients in the fridge, you can have the robot butler make it for you. Or, call me, I'll bring back takeout." After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and walked into the kitchen, boasting, "I've recently learned a couple of signature dishes, I might as well just cook."
Wang Xuan was amazed, thinking that Young Master Ouyang had indeed reformed, so he left the Interspatial Button storing the mech and the bank card, then repeatedly thanked Qi Ze, and then tactfully left. He did not want to be a third wheel.
As the Young Master of a sect, Qi Ze was weak in human affairs, did not keep guests either, waved his hand and let Wang Xuan leave. If the other party did not take action, he would not have died either, but this karma was owed, and could not be ignored.
Ouyang Ye fiddled for half an hour before producing two slices of burnt bread and a bowl of yellowish-green vegetable salad, he tasted two mouthfuls himself, nearly died from the taste, and had to call a nearby restaurant for takeout. Walking out of the living room, he found that Young Master Qi was not there, following the stairs down to the basement, and sure enough, found the other party standing among a pile of old parts.
"This is Wang Xuan's mech?" Seeing a part engraved with the G9, he asked in disbelief.
Qi Ze didn't look up and grunted in affirmation. Yan Junyu shook his head with a smile, understanding why Ouyang Ye was so surprised. To dismantle a mech, one must use professional tools, such as hoists, supports, mechanical arms, etc., but Qi Ze simply laid the G9 flat and fiddled here and there with a wrench, turning a giant of steel into a pile of parts. It was as if he was born with the knowledge to repair or manufacture machines, this talent was unparalleled.
"What did you use to dismantle it? Too fast, right? I was just thinking if I should buy you some tools." Ouyang Ye clicked his tongue.
Qi Ze gave him a white look, his face clearly showing the words - besides using his hands, what else could he use? He was too lazy to speak, silently picking up the parts, checking the diagram one by one, putting the problematic ones aside for repairs, and soaking the ones without problems in energy fluid. After finishing the work, it was already late at night without him realizing it.
Ouyang Ye did not leave the entire time, holding a piece of fine velvet cloth and wiping Wind Forest and Fire Sea tirelessly, seeing that Young Master Qi had finally stood up, he asked, "I've heard that the G9 has long been discontinued, there are no parts sold on the market. How are you going to repair it?"
"I have the blueprint, I can make it myself." Qi Ze did not feel that this was a difficult problem to handle.
Ouyang Ye's expression was as if he expected this, sourly snorting, "That boy Wang Xuan is lucky. If he doesn't defeat Ouyang Duanhua, I'll make him pay double the repair fee!"
Qi Ze lit the smelting furnace, threw several metals inside, then slowly unbuttoned, took off his shirt, bare-chested walked to the workbench, cleaned the hammer and pliers. His originally thin body was now covered with a thin layer of muscle, glowing with a golden radiance under the firelight, his long arms, slender waist, and the two lines of his abdominal muscles undulated as he raised his hand, looking full of strength and emitting an indescribable temptation.
Yan Junyu suddenly looked at Ouyang Ye, coldly saying, "You should leave."
However, Ouyang Ye was still immersed in the rare and sexy charm of Young Master Qi, his eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, with a very obscene expression.
"You should leave!" Yan Junyu repeated, unexpectedly overlapping with Qi Ze's voice. This rare tacit understanding finally made his dark eyes seep out a smile.
Ouyang Ye did not dare to defy Young Master Qi, hurriedly hugging Wind Forest and Fire Sea and leaving, walking to the door and turning around again, curiously asking, "You're going to start making parts now?"
"Then when should you wait until? The Mech Competition starts right after the Martial Arts Competition, there are only half a month left." Qi Ze, without looking back, instructed, "Don't forget to remodel the roof in the next few days, install a lightning rod."
"The lightning protection system is already in place, no need to install a lightning rod." Ouyang Ye scratched at the slowly closing door flap.
"I'm afraid the lightning protection system is not enough. You'll be right to install a few more." Qi Ze didn't elaborate. Bringing the dead back to life was against the heavens, if this world had a Heavenly Way, there would always be a reaction. Lightning rods, mechs, airships, technology was an interesting thing, truly bringing him a lot of inspiration.