Chapter 20: Checking the Gains, the Ascension Sect's Misdeeds

Looking at Xia An's invitation, Xu Gu did not refuse.

If Lin Liu really has a Basic Military Factory that can be relocated to Xia City, then he will need the help of this Vice Chairman.

At the same time, he also informed Lin Yuna of this matter. As a Five Star Car Servant, her existence was precisely for managing various assets for Xu Gu.

She was very adept at this kind of thing.

It wasn't until now that Lin Yuna emerged from shock, finding it hard to imagine that Lin Liu, the school beauty who awakened as a B-Rank Mechanical Man and came from a provincial family, was willing to become Xu Gu's Car Servant.

Not only that, but she was even offering up a Basic Military Factory?

A Basic Military Factory capable of generating millions of points in profit each year?

In her view, it was like a dream!

Millions of points a year, that's tens of billions of Star Coins!

Xia City High School Vice Principal Lin Changfeng's entire lifetime of savings amounted to no more than this.

And this was pure profit! If it went public, the market value would be at least a hundred billion! Yet, Xu Gu had only awakened for less than a day!

Moments later, Lin Yuna hesitantly said: "Lin Liu must have encountered some difficulties. I suppose the strong figures with influence in her lineage must have fallen, causing her to lose power within the family. She urgently needs your support, sir.

"This Basic Military Factory, although it is her property, transferring it over here might be very difficult."

To this, Xu Gu was not surprised, saying, "Difficulty isn't an issue. When we encounter trouble, we just need to solve it."

"Right! Even if there are troubles, a military factory is worth our effort," Lin Yuna said.

Xia City, although a small city, has had the Mechanical Abyss descend upon it.

Under normal circumstances, it would definitely be apocalyptic.

But now, the Beast Tide that would erupt at the beginning of the Mechanical Abyss has been handled by Xu Gu, and the Lord within has also been slain by Xu Gu.

The danger level of this Mechanical Abyss has sharply decreased, and for Xia City, it will no longer be a disaster but an unimaginable fortune!

It will continuously produce various mechanical accessory resources.

It can help Xia City develop rapidly! It might even become a major provincial city!

And at such a time, timely relocating various industries to Xia City, taking advantage of Xia City's developmental benefits, will inevitably capture unimaginable wealth!

Among them, the most profitable industry may well be the production of F and E Rank parts at Basic Military Factories!

Those who notice this opportunity will definitely not be limited to Lin Liu alone. There will inevitably be other powers rushing in one after another.

Not to mention whether Lin Liu's family will prevent her.

Just wanting to relocate the factory will also be a difficult matter.

Of course, however difficult, for Xu Gu at this moment, it's all a trivial matter.

Just a single communication is needed, and Xia An will surely buzz around for him. The Demon Hunting Team will be ready at his call.

This is the advantage brought by absolute power.

"Get ready to coordinate the tasks, inform me of any problems directly, and I will handle them," Xu Gu instructed Lin Yuna.

"Okay~" Lin Yuna replied respectfully.

Xu Gu walked into the room.

It was time to start tallying his gains from this trip.

"A total gain of 900,000 points."

Looking at his wealth account, Xu Gu's mouth curved into a smile. It's truly fast to make money as a Mechanical Man.

He had just spent 500,000 points, and now he had another 900,000 points in hand.

Although the Beast Tide does not occur often, and it will be difficult to obtain massive amounts of points in the future, he is about to get his hands on a Basic Military Factory!

Afterwards, he began inspecting the two accessories he obtained.

[B-Rank·Hell Cannon·lv1]

[Originating from the Hellfire Wolf, a special firepower structure that can significantly increase the high temperature of the flames, compress the density of the flames, and once it erupts, it devours everything like Divine Flames from Hell.]

[Trait: High temperature. Capable of melting most materials.]

[Firepower Bonus: 50]

"Standard performance; to increase power, it still needs amplification," Xu Gu wasn't too surprised by the power of Hell Cannon and looked towards the A-Rank accessory obtained from the first kill achievement.

[A-Rank·Ground State Nitrogen Barrier Shield·lv1]

[Constructed from ground state nitrogen elements, a high-density energy shield with amazing defensive power, capable of stopping most cannon or blunt weapon damage.]

[Trait: Rebound. Possesses a certain rebound effect, causing damage to close-range attackers.]

[Defense Bonus: 100]

"Not bad," Xu Gu nodded, having become somewhat more discerning after witnessing the power of the S-Rank accessory Blue Fury Sky Slash.

Indeed, to increase strength, one must still rely on amplifying enhancements!

Without hesitation, he chose to amplify.

900,000 points, Xu Gu didn't save up to 1 million to bet on the thousandfold amplification, he directly spent 200,000 points to buy two entry-level amplifications.

There's no rush to bet when he has more money.

[Purchased two entry-level amplifications]

[Drawing!]

[Amplified by 100 times]

[Amplified by 90 times]

Xu Gu's mouth curved into a smile, he was indeed a lucky man.

His gaze fell intensely on the two accessories before him.

He first used a 90-fold increase blessing on the Grade B accessory, Hell Cannon.

[Amplification in progress!]

[Amplification successful!]

[Grade B·lv1·Hell Cannon]has been amplified to [Grade A·lv1·Hell Divine Cannon]

[Hell Divine Cannon]

[Firepower bonus: 100]

[Features: Melting, extreme high temperature, capable of melting all materials!]

[Special firepower construction, can significantly increase flame temperature, condense flame density, once it bursts, its power is equivalent to the Divine Flames of Hell, capable of devouring everything.]

"Grade A!" Xu Gu revealed a hint of joy.

Then, he looked forward with immense anticipation to the already Grade A Ground State Nitrogen Barrier Shield.

Direct 100-fold amplification!

[Amplification in progress!]

[Amplification successful!]

[Grade A·Ground State Nitrogen Barrier·lv1]has been amplified to [Grade S·Ground State Nitrogen Element Matrix Barrier·lv1]

[Grade S·Ground State Nitrogen Element Matrix Barrier·lv1]

[Built from ground state nitrogen elements, this high-density energy protection matrix has astonishing defensive power, capable of blocking most damage from cannons or blunt weapons.]

[Feature: Rebound. Possesses a very strong rebound effect, causing severe damage to close-range attackers, as well as certain rebound damage to long-range attackers.]

[Defense bonus: 200]

"Indeed Grade S!" Xu Gu's eyes narrowed, very satisfied with the result, especially the enhanced rebound effect! Isn't that just like a reflective armor?

Although it may not match the features of the Blue Fury Sky Slash, it's certainly not weak!

In this way, he now has two Grade S accessories and one Grade A accessory.

[Detected high-level accessories of the same type, would you like to transfer experience? Experience loss rate: 30%.]

"Transfer." Xu Gu said without hesitation.

The Creator System has the function of transferring experience.

When replacing accessories, the experience of higher-ranking, lower-quality accessories can be transferred to lower-ranking, higher-quality accessories, albeit with some attrition. Despite this, it's very popular.

[Transferring...]

[Transfer successful!]

[Your Grade A accessory Hell Divine Cannon has been upgraded, current level lv6!]

[Your Grade S accessory…]

Xu Gu did not continue to amplify. Other accessories were of too low grade and lacked potential; amplifying them would be a waste.

After fitting the accessories.

[Linker: Xu Gu]

[Level: 8]

[Rank: SSS]

[Firepower: 6280]

[Defensive power: 5520]

[Power: 4400]

[Loaded accessories: 8 (1 Grade S lv8, 1 Grade S lv6, 1 Grade A lv6, 1 Grade B lv8, 4 Grade C lv8.)]

The Blue Fury Sky Slash, no longer in a charged state, therefore did not add any additional firepower.

Even so, the firepower value of an astounding 6280 was awe-inspiring.

Xu Gu only felt full of strength throughout his body, capable of cleaving the Heavenly Vault with a single slash!

If the Hell Divine Cannon and the Ground State Nitrogen Element Matrix Barrier were both upgraded to level 8, his strength would receive yet another boost!

It was at this moment,

A notice came through.

[Warning!

[All Mechanical Men in Xia City, please pay attention! The mad followers of the Ascension Sect have been frequently causing destruction recently, please be constantly vigilant around you and take care of your safety.

[Please rest assured, we have the protection of a mysterious prominent figure in Xia City, someone who can even wipe out a Beast Tide; we can easily deal with such a crisis!]

Xu Gu's mouth twitched in silent disbelief: "This mysterious prominent figure, could it be me?"

Then,

Another notice arrived.

It was privately sent to Xu Gu.

[Xu Gu, hello.

[Recently, the mad followers of the Ascension Sect have been frequently causing destruction, and as a prestigious Grade S Mechanical Man, you are the pride of Xia City.

[The mad followers of the Ascension Sect may very well take assassination actions against you, please be extremely careful.

[At the same time, the Mechanical Association of Xia City will also send out a Mechanical Man team free of charge to ensure your safety until you successfully enter the higher Mechanical Academy!]

"Ascension Sect? So it's them causing trouble."

Xu Gu's eyes narrowed slightly, not surprised by this news; the Ascension Sect loves to assassinate talented new Awakeners like him.

On the contrary, what was unexpected was the action taken by the Xia City Mechanical Association.

To specifically send someone for protection, and even to do so until entry into the academy? That's quite thoughtful.