Chapter 172: Reaching a Deal

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Henyee Translations

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“It’s absolutely perfect!” Professor Yang exclaimed.

He hugged the mechanical puppet on the floor tightly.

As if he was hugging some stunning beauty, his face was drunk with happiness.

An Lin and Su Qianyun were stunned. Where did the mature and composed Professor Yang go? Why did he look like a pervert now?

After rubbing against the mechanical puppet for a long time, Professor Yang finally came back to his senses. He then asked eagerly, “An Lin, where did you get such an amazing mechanical puppet from?”

An Lin scratched his head and said apologetically, “Can I not say?”

Professor Yang nodded and did not ask about this anymore.

The being who created such a perfect machine had definitely already reached unimaginable heights in terms of their knowledge of science and technology. In fact, he already had a suspicion in his mind regarding the creator.

“It seems like your mechanical puppet doesn’t have a power core,” Professor Yang remarked as he looked at the circular cavity in the Gundam’s chest.

An Lin nodded. “That’s right. Its core is constructed from the fused beast cores of a hundred beasts. This allows for perfect synergy between technology and the power of bloodlines. However, I’m absolutely clueless about how this power core is constructed.”

The information he had received from the ruins did not have any details regarding the construction of power cores for mechanical puppets. Thus, even though he owned this mechanical puppet, he was unable to use it.

It was also because of this that he decided to take it out in front of Professor Yang. He wanted to see whether this great scientist—who had dabbled in such technologies before—would be able to resolve this problem.

Professor Yang adjusted his glasses. “The critical function of the power core is for it to absorb and transform energy,” he said with a passionate glow in his eyes, “It also needs to build up a spiritual network in order to communicate with its owner… You’ve found the right person in me. In the vast lands of the Nine States, I’m afraid that I’m the only person who can help you construct an up to standard power core.”

“Really? Then how should I repay you?!” Hearing Professor Yang’s words, An Lin was overjoyed.

He knew that the power core of the mechanical puppet was something extraordinary. He was already mentally prepared to spend a huge fortune on it.

Professor Yang raised three fingers.

An Lin was a bit hesitant. “Three hundred thousand spirit stones?”

Professor Yang shook his head. “I don’t want money,” he smiled and said. “All I need is for you to leave your mechanical puppet here. I want you to leave it here for three days so that I can investigate it thoroughly. After three days, I’ll return the mechanical puppet to you along with a power core!”

An Lin blinked. “You want the technology?”

“Quite a smart one, huh…” Professor Yang smiled warmly and continued, “That’s right. Although I’ve completed extensive research into mechanical puppets, this is the first time I’ve seen such a perfect sample. I hope that through these three days of investigation, I can learn some new things.”

“No problem. But you need to help me build two power cores.” An Lin nodded and made a demand of his own.

In any case, Professor Yang’s demand was nothing detrimental to him. In fact, it could save him a small fortune. This was actually quite a sweet deal for him.

Professor Yang was slightly taken aback. “Why? You want one as a backup?”

An Lin shook his head. “No, it’s because I have two of these mechanical puppets. Now that you mention it though… Can I get four power cores instead? Better to be prepared, just in case.”

Hearing this, Professor Yang almost spat out a mouthful of blood. “Do you think it costs nothing to build these power cores?! You’ll be shocked by their production costs! I can only make you two, no more!!”

Just like that, An Lin and Professor Yang struck a deal.

Before he left, he deposited a drop of blood essence at the research center. This was needed to form the spiritual network in the power core. Then, he happily continued on his sightseeing journey with Su Qianyun.

“As expected of a great scientist, he’s so capable! He can even build power cores!” An Lin was in a fairly good mood, and he kept praising the professor as he strolled along.

“Student An Lin is also very impressive,” Su Qianyun smiled and said. “You were able to take out such a perfect mechanical puppet. That was the first time I’ve seen Professor Yang let his emotions get the better of himself.”

An Lin did not know if it was just his imagination or what. However, he felt that Su Qianyun was a better talker now, and was also more considerate and thoughtful in what she said. She was so smooth when praising An Lin just now!

The two of them continued strolling along. Apart from some restricted areas of the imperial palace, they pretty much visited all the other interesting places.

During dinnertime, An Lin and Da Bai also feasted on many delicacies of the Green Wood Imperial Palace.

Not only did the delicacies here smell, look and taste great, they also contained numerous spiritual ingredients. In addition to their exquisite taste, they could also imperceptibly strengthen one’s body and increase one’s cultivation base.

An Lin was full of praise for this meal, and his belly bulged from