Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?!

Chapter 728: Chapter 398: The 7th World: City of Darkness, Where Chaos and Order Coexist!_2

"Does Xihu City even have cultivators? It seems I came to the right place."

Thoughts swirled in Lu Yuan’s mind, and many ideas and plans emerged.

Not long after.

The truck carrying Lu Yuan and the other person slowly drove into an old district on the outskirts of the city and finally stopped at an unremarkable repair shop.

Lu Yuan got out of the vehicle and looked around, finding that compared to the towering buildings of the city center, the buildings in this district were generally low and dilapidated.

Even the ground was uneven, with lots of garbage and debris piled up by the roadside.

Wei Dong’s repair shop was a small three-story standalone building.

The first floor was the store front, the second floor was a parts warehouse, and the third floor was where they ate and slept.

"In Xihu City, every inch of land is precious; someone like me can only stay in a place like this."

Wei Dong said self-deprecatingly, sounding a bit desolate.

In fact, Lu Yuan had already keenly sensed from their first meeting.

It seemed Wei Dong was injured, his vital energy was severely depleted, and his real strength might not even match his own.

Although he thought this, he still gave a timely compliment.

"Brother Dong, you’re too modest. Being able to take root in Xihu City is already quite an achievement."

"Master Li was right; you seem honest, but you’re sharp and clever, smarter than anyone."

Wei Dong laughed.

"Master Li saved my life, so since he entrusted you to me, I’ll naturally do my best to take care of you."

"You can talk to me about anything, but to be frank, if you get into big trouble, I won’t be able to protect you."

Wei Dong said candidly.

"Don’t worry, Brother Dong, I understand the rules."

Lu Yuan nodded in agreement.

"Alright, Master Li said you can repair Zero-Type Mechas, so stay here and do your job."

"You can use all the tools; I’ll only charge you the cost of parts, and how much you earn depends on your own ability."

Wei Dong was straightforward, not good at being roundabout, and directly let Lu Yuan do his own thing.

Lu Yuan was happy to be free and unrestrained, without any constraints.

In the following time.

He went out for morning exercise every day, then took the city rail to Xihu City to repair various mechanical equipment or mechas for customers to earn Star Coins.

He would return home before it got dark until near dusk.

Relying on his superb skills, Lu Yuan quickly thrived and rapidly accumulated a large customer base.

In just half a month, he earned fifty thousand Star Coins, making Wei Dong envious.

In addition.

Lu Yuan also gathered a lot of useful information.

Indeed, there are cultivators in Xihu City, and not just one.

However, most cultivators’ realms remain at the Tier One Qi Refining Stage, and Tier Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators are scarce, hardly seen by anyone.

But even the weakest Qi Refining Cultivator is treated as a distinguished guest by the Yunxiao Group, while even a Tier Two Martial Artist is only worthy of being a bodyguard!

"Without using mechas, the combat power of the cultivators here seems to far exceed that of practitioners of the same tier in other professions."

"Moreover, who says cultivators can’t pilot mechas?"

Lu Yuan’s eyes were deep.

Although each mecha has an intelligent assist system.

The higher the physical and soul strength, the more skillful the control over the mecha will be.

According to Lu Yuan’s observation, cultivators in this realm walk the path of combining martial and magical cultivation.

Not only do they possess profound mana and powerful souls, but their physiques are also exceptionally strong.

Compared to practitioners of the same tier, they definitely possess a crushing advantage.

"No wonder the Star Alliance vigilantly guards against cultivators; even without mecha, a cultivator can unleash unfathomable destructive power."

Lu Yuan showed a hint of understanding.

However, although cultivators possess formidable combat power, the resources they consume for cultivation are tens to hundreds of times more than those of martial artists.

Poor people study literature, while the rich practice martial arts.

For ordinary families, even cultivating a martial artist is extremely difficult, so how could they afford to support a cultivator?

"So for me, the pressing matter is how to obtain enough cultivation resources."

Lu Yuan sighed helplessly.

Despite earning quite a bit from repairing mechas recently, it’s just a drop in the bucket compared to the enormous consumption of cultivation.

"I’ve already completed the experience values for the Military Killing Fist; next, I should allocate for other skills."

Lu Yuan thought slightly and brought up his panel.

[Talent: Reverse Cause and Effect]

[Number of Future Outcomes Pre-Financed: 1/2]

[Pre-Financed Outcome: Innate Primordial Posture Perfection (87% Completed)]

[Potential Outcomes: Gun Master (able to proficiently use all firearms), Tier One Mecha Mastery (understand all Tier One mecha knowledge), Star Realm Military Combat Sixteen Techniques Perfection...]

[Abilities Already Mastered: Basic Mecha Mastery, Military Killing Fist]

"Basic martial techniques have limited enhancement for my power, so earning money should take precedence."

Lu Yuan thought for a bit and decided to pre-finance [Tier One Mecha Mastery].

The next moment.

A vast amount of information surged into his mind, allowing him to thoroughly understand all kinds of Tier One Mecha knowledge.

Compared to Zero-Type Mechas, Tier One Mechas already possess wide-scale destructive capabilities, and their functions are several times more complex.

If an ordinary person, under the tutelage of an experienced repair master, could perhaps solve most problems and malfunctions of Zero-Type Mechas.

Then, given the complexity of Tier One Mechas, only professionals who have undergone systematic training and extensive practice are qualified to repair them.

Although the Star Alliance’s repair factory can handle any malfunction.

Yet most mechas in Xihu City are smuggled in through other channels and can’t see the light of day.

This has given rise to a series of underground workshops and gray industries.

...

A few days later.

Just as Lu Yuan was engrossed in repairing a mechanical arm.

An unexpected figure suddenly appeared at the shop entrance.

Lu Yuan looked up and first saw a pair of long, slender, white legs, then a graceful figure, and a familiar female face.

It was Gu Yao, whom he had encountered before.

"Why is it you?"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, a little surprised.

But then he thought.

Since Xihu City is the base of the rebels, it’s no surprise that Gu Yao could find him.

"Master Lu, we meet again."

"I’ve come this time to ask you for a favor."

Gu Yao had a hint of a smile on her face, being direct and to the point.

"What favor?"

Lu Yuan didn’t immediately refuse.

If she offered enough favorable conditions, another collaboration wasn’t out of the question.

"We intend to ask for your help in deciphering some of the core code of the Zero-Type Mecha."

Gu Yao stepped into the shop, pressed a button on her wrist device, jammed all signals, and then spoke softly.

"Why are you so fixated on the core code of the Zero-Type Mecha?"

"Wait! Do you plan to produce Zero-Type Mechas privately?"

Upon hearing Gu Yao’s request.

Even though Lu Yuan was mentally prepared, his eyelids couldn’t help but twitch a bit.

These rebels were truly insane; they actually wanted to produce mechas privately!

In fact, given the technological level of the Star Alliance.

Other forces could effortlessly create a Zero-Type Mecha by spending a small amount of resources.

But the core terminal of the mecha is the crux of the issue.

The core terminal is akin to the heart of a mecha, and without the Star Alliance’s authorization, even the most advanced mecha is just useless scrap metal.

Gu Yao and her group wished to collaborate with Lu Yuan to decode some of the core code to free themselves from the Star Alliance’s control!

"To be honest, we’ve already deciphered most of the code; it’s just that some segments are still problematic, so we’d like your help."

"As long as you can solve these issues, we can agree to any condition you propose."

Gu Yao stated frankly.

"What conditions can you offer?"

Lu Yuan asked curiously, not having high expectations for her.

Given Gu Yao’s various actions.

The rebel organization she was part of wasn’t large.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t struggle with even a single Zero-Type Mecha and have to seek help from others.

Hence Lu Yuan needed to confirm what rewards they could offer before considering agreeing.

"Five million Star Coins, ten Energy Potions, and the complete version of the Military Killing Fist."

Gu Yao hesitated for a moment and then proposed a condition.