Chapter 604 - BD-02 Jumen

Han Wu collided head-on with the mechanical python. As a World life form, he was far superior to the mechanical python. Within three minutes, he crushed the python’s core.

The massive python fell limply onto the water as beams of light shot upward from its frame. Most of them resolved into Energy Parts, but four shone brighter than the others. One took the form of a flame and flew toward Han Wu, burning into his right arm.

Han Wu was already used to this. Once the fire died out, he checked the data of his right arm. The Machine God’s right arm was also rated EX, though its effects remained unknown.

This was the second part of the Machine God. He then collected the three remaining lights. The first two were chips.

[Level 10 chip: Snake King Black Mamba. After equipping, grants the user the ability to transform into the Snake King Black Mamba and assume a giant mechanical snake body.]

[Level 10 chip: Mouse King Pika. After equipping, grants the user the ability to transform into the Mouse King Pika and gain the ability to create and control mechanical mice.]

The chips came from the two mechanical beasts. Han Wu had no interest in turning his right arm into a mechanical beast. If he ever chose such a transformation, it would require a chip to transform his right arm into a Great Dragon at minimum.

Both Black Mamba and Pika were powerful entities in the Lawless Civilization, but they weren’t anything special to Han Wu. He stored the chips and turned his attention to the final treasure, a blueprint. It recorded a machine similar to BD-04 Luxun, designated BD-02 Jumen. As for its function, Han Wu wouldn’t know until he built it.

He stored the blueprint and collected the Energy Parts. He then merged many similar parts and replaced Luxun’s existing parts with them.

He continued swapping parts until a change finally occurred. The level of its additional function, Multi-chip, increased by two, from Level 20 to Level 22. One would think that the increase was minor, but Han Wu understood its importance. The upgrade allowed Luxun to equip two more additional chips and opened a path for further enhancement.

Han Wu scanned his surroundings, found nothing else of value, and prepared to leave.

Ji Zhongyi was still bound to Luxun as he brought him out. Along the way, Ji Zhongyi did everything he could to flatter and praise Han Wu. This didn’t stem from a fondness for being beaten, but from genuine admiration for Han Wu’s strength.

Meanwhile, Han Wu paid him little attention. If not for Ji Dezhu’s request, he would have abandoned Ji Zhongyi in the sewers forever.

That indifference only drew Ji Zhongyi in further. He told himself that this was how a powerful master should behave. The others he had encountered before amounted to nothing more than weaklings. None of them could tear a mechanical beast apart with bare hands or transform into a monster and crush one outright. He swore that he would become Han Wu’s disciple and learn how to tear mechanical beasts apart with his bare hands.

Han Wu could easily read his thoughts. His only goal was to deliver Ji Zhongyi to Ji Dezhu and complete the mission. Ji Dezhu would then honor their contract and provide information about the Nanite Mythril.

With the Nanite Mythril, he could forge the chip needed to execute Stellar Plunder. That would accelerate his growth by a significant margin. He was already looking forward to becoming stronger.

He sent a signal to the three teams. After a brief hesitation, they responded. Everyone regrouped at a fork in the sewers, and each team returned with a substantial haul.

The group saw Han Wu return empty-handed with an injured boy bound to Luxun.

Han Wu handed the blueprint he retrieved to Kerry. “Ms. Kerry, can you create this?”

Kerry was an expert mechanic and studied the blueprint with fervent interest. Five hours later, she told him that she could construct the automaton, but they didn’t have the necessary parts here. Their best option was to return to Ji Dezhu’s shop to purchase the required materials.

After agreeing, they headed out of the Lightless Sewers. Back in the plaza, many hunters still wandered about, unaware that the Lightless Sewer had been dominated.

Ji Dezhu had been standing near the entrance the entire day. The moment he saw his son, he rushed over. Alarm filled Ji Dezhu when he noticed the extent of his son’s injuries. Ji Zhongyi had entered unscathed, so what had happened inside?

“My son, are you hurt? Let me find you some medicine.”

“Old fart, stop touching my wounds! This is the bond between me and my master,” Ji Zhongyi said proudly.

Ji Dezhu opened his mouth to respond, but no words came.

Han Wu stepped in. “Since your son has been saved, let’s talk about our payment...”

Ji Dezhu quickly stopped him from saying anything else. “Wait. Let’s discuss this once we are back. I am a man of my word, and I will tell you what you need to know.”

Han Wu nodded. “What a coincidence. We have many items that we need to sell off too.”

He patted the bags that Akanzor and the rest were carrying. They had brought a large quantity of chips and Energy Parts with them.

Ji Dezhu carried Ji Zhongyi in his arms and led the group back to his home. As the owner of a small shop, he wasn’t filthy rich, but he never worried about food or shelter. He arranged the guest room for them to rest.

Kerry, however, was a maniac when it came to machines. She refused to sleep until she constructed BD-02 Jumen today.

Ji Dezhu had no choice but to help Kerry gather and sort every Energy Part she required.

Constructing BD-02 Jumen required numerous Energy Parts. Ji Dezhu didn’t have some of the parts and had to purchase them from other shops at high prices.

Once the materials were assembled, Kerry started constructing it. She proceeded with meticulous care and completed each step until the work was finished.

A new supporting automaton came into existence. A blinding light filled the room as Jumen activated, following the same process that Luxun had used to recognize its owner.

Han Wu placed his finger into the small hole. After absorbing his blood, BD-02 Jumen activated, revealing its complete range of functions to him.