Chapter 695 - 493: No. 2’s Strange Innate Ability
Chapter 695 - 493: No. 2’s Strange Innate Ability
After completing the purchase of reincarnation materials in the trading area, Li Pu headed to the Mechanical Department first.
Gan Wenlun, who had been contacted in advance, was already waiting there, along with Xiu Lijia.
"Junior..."
"Li Pu..."
Seeing Li Pu arrive, both of them didn’t know what to say initially.
When they heard that Li Pu wanted to perform a first transformation on No.2, they suspected they were hearing things.
Wasn’t it just summoned the day before yesterday—how could it be max level already?
Are you kidding us?!
At this rate, are you going for your fifth contract in another month and a half?!
However, they wisely chose not to ask further questions, as everyone might have their own hidden methods.
Moreover, mechanical types of summoning beasts are different from many other types due to their construct, making them easier to upgrade.
Summoning mechanical summoning beasts on site and instantly leveling them to max is not unheard of.
"Are you sure you want to transform it into this?"
But upon receiving the reincarnation plan for [Codename Phantom], Gan Wenlun hesitated.
Unlike Li Pu, he could understand the schematic diagram included in the plan.
Implementing it wouldn’t be difficult, but...
It’s important to know that No.2 is an awe-inspiring mecha—its head, are you sure you want to transform it into this kind of pretentious type?
"Of course, senior."
Li Pu said as he took out the A-271 type reincarnation array of the berserk series and the Void Stance beast core, along with other related auxiliary materials.
"...Alright, I understand."
Seeing all the materials ready, Gan Wenlun realized that Li Pu was determined.
"Then come over here, I need to scan it with the laboratory’s equipment first."
He spoke as he led Li Pu to the adjacent room.
Even with the same reincarnation plan, every mechanical summoning beast’s construct is different. To assemble it, understanding the internal structure is necessary—it’s a required process.
Gan Wenlun needed to use special scanning equipment to roughly confirm No.2’s internal structure before pre-designing an operational plan and finally executing it.
"Senior, it might not be that complicated."
But just as he was holding the scanning equipment, preparing to start, Li Pu signaled to wait a moment.
[Ahhhhh!]
Then Gan Wenlun and Xiu Lijia saw No.2 split in half down the middle.
"...Ah?"
"This mecha, has this kind of function?"
The two were stunned for a moment, and Xiu Lijia was the first to approach No.2.
"Senior, the entire internal structure can be seen clearly!"
If she had known No.2 could do this, even she might have been able to complete this reincarnation plan.
This splitting capability was a minor gain after the acquisition of [Treasure Lore]; Li Pu hadn’t imagined its utility before.
"Indeed, the parts needed for transformation are all visible now."
Gan Wenlun stroked his chin as he approached No.2: "Junior, with this, the reincarnation time may be significantly reduced."
"That’s great."
Li Pu nodded.
He pulled over a small stool and sat down beside them, watching as they began pointing at No.2.
With No.2’s internal structure laid bare, Gan Wenlun managed to preset a plan in just 30 minutes, and this even included teaching Xiu Lijia, addressing many of her doubts during the process.
Considering the potential physical and psychological discomfort No.2 might experience, Gan Wenlun kindly asked several times if it felt alright or needed a break before continuing to split open. No.2 always replied that it felt fine and didn’t need a rest.
This reassurance allowed Gan Wenlun to decide to strike while the iron was hot and proceed with the transformation immediately.
Li Pu didn’t offer any comments throughout.
Wondering if experiencing some hardship might correct this guy’s bad habit of lying.
No.2’s splitting not only saved the effort of scanning its internal structure but also eliminated the need for disassembly, reassessment, and a series of complex operations.
Gan Wenlun was somewhat perplexed—normally, typical mechanical summoning beasts would never achieve this level of capability, so why did No.2 possess the ability to split?
This characteristic seemed less like a mechanical tactic and more akin to the abilities of summoning beasts like slimes or shells.
Next, Gan Wenlun put on a lab coat and added an apron.
On the side, Xiu Lijia, as an intern assistant, was dressed similarly.
The scene looked as if an unknown operation was being performed.
"Right, Junior, have you prepared your Crystal Coins?"
He asked as the procedure was about to begin.
"Uh?"
Li Pu was slightly confused.
But then he suddenly understood.
Was there some kind of customary ritual before starting?
"Thank you, doctor."
Thus, he went up to Gan Wenlun to shake hands, with a palmful of Crystal Coins slipped in.
"You dummy, haha, what are you doing?!"
Beside them, Xiu Lijia couldn’t help but laugh at the scene.
"I meant the Crystal Coins consumed during transformation."
Gan Wenlun said with slight irritation.
It turns out the mechanical reincarnation array, and the instruments and tools used during transformation, differ from the ordinary ones.
They require continuous consumption of a large amount of energy, and the source of this energy is Crystal Coins.
"I see, will these be enough?"
Li Pu, enlightened after the explanation, pulled out a stack of 100,000 Crystal Coins.
"You don’t need that much; about 20,000 should be enough."
Gan Wenlun separated 80,000 and returned it to him, then placed the 20,000 Crystal Coins into a special device.
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