Chapter 130: Greed and Losing

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

In the sky above the territory.

Compared to Zhou Xiruo’s excitement and disbelief, Wang Xiao’s reaction was much calmer. After all, he had “earned” every blade of grass and tree in this territory with his own hands.

After observing for a while, Wang Xiao brought Zhou Xiruo to a city in the hinterland.

This city was located on the previous Black Gold Mountain Range. Because it was surrounded by other city-states, it was very difficult for the enemy to attack here. Therefore, not many fortifications were built. Instead, a large empty space was left for Zhou Xiruo to create mechanical beasts.

After the two of them landed in the city, Wang Xiao raised his hand and made an inviting gesture. “I’ve done everything I can. Now, it’s your turn to show off!”

Zhou Xiruo nodded. She first thought about the production method of the mechanical beast. After confirming that there were no mistakes, she took out a large number of materials and placed them on the empty space. Then, she started to fiddle with them.

Although Wang Xiao could not help much, he still stood at the side and watched silently.

After all, after he left Zhou Xiruo to work alone last time, he had coaxed her for a few days before she calmed down. He did not want to experience that again.

It had to be said that Zhou Xiruo’s [Construction lord] talent was really not for show.

Although this was the first time, she built it very quickly. Even if Wang Xiao was only distracted for a moment, when he looked again, it would seem completely different.

More than two hours later, a mechanical beast more than three meters tall with an outline similar to the Ice Thunder Horn Wolf was created.

However, because it did not have the simulated fur on the outside, he could still clearly see the mechanical structure inside. However, even so, this efficiency and workmanship were enough to surprise Wang Xiao!

“I’ve really picked up a treasure! ”

Wang Xiao circled the mechanical beast three times and kept his mouth wide open. “Zhou Xiruo, is this really your first time being a mechanical beast? Why do I feel that you’re very familiar with it?!”

“This is because I’ve already practiced countless times in my heart before I started building.”

Zhou Xiruo smiled, and her face subconsciously revealed some embarrassment. “In the past, I didn’t have many resources, so I had to calculate carefully every time I built it. Even if I don’t lack materials now, I can’t change this habit…

“Why should you change it?”

Wang Xiao sneered and looked at Zhou Xiruo with sparkling eyes. “First of all, this is not a flaw. Secondly, even if we don’t lack materials, this habit of yours can make you far more efficient than other [construction lords]. This is something that can’t be bought with money!”

“Is that so…

Zhou Xiruo looked at Wang Xiao in a daze. She had really not noticed her efficiency in the past. However, now that she thought about it, the speed at which she built fortifications did seem to be faster than other [construction lords].

Then, Wang Xiao took out a [Elementary Energy Core] and placed it into the mechanical beast’s Dower device. With the energy sungly. the mechanical

structure inside immediately began to operate.

“Sit down!”

Zhou Xiruo ordered. The mechanical beast immediately changed from standing to squatting.

Although it was only an extremely simple action, it made Wang Xiao’s eyes light up.

Previously, he had always thought that the mechanical beast was similar to Xu Junrou’s spider fortress. However, in reality, the mechanical beast was simply much higher level than the mechanical fortress!

The most direct difference between the two was control.

The Spider Fortress needed someone inside to control the movements through various operating levers. Therefore, as long as they lost the controller, it was basically a pile of scrap metal.

On the other hand, a mechanical beast could act according to its master’s instructions. Although it was still inferior to soldiers, it could already be used in actual combat!

Most importantly, these mechanical beasts did not belong to the military, so there was no need to consider the number of pits. Every additional mechanical beast created was a true increase in combat strength!

If he could build 10,000 mechanical beasts in advance…

Wang Xiao imagined that scene in his mind and could not help but become excited. “No wonder Commander Chen was able to hold a high position at such a young age. This talent is simply born for war!”

“Cough cough..

Zhou Xiruo coughed twice. After Wang Xiao came back to his senses, he stretched out two fingers and asked, “Don’t be happy too early. I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?”

“Good news!”

“I just discovered that the production method given by Commander Chen is incomplete. This mechanical beast can be equipped with more weapons and items, and they are of different attributes.”

Wang Xiao was stunned. “What kind of good news is this?”

Zhou Xiruo revealed a smug expression. “The good news is that although the method given by Commander Chen is incomplete, as long as you give me some time, I can figure it out.”

“Oh?”

Wang Xiao’s eyes lit up. “What about the bad news?”

Zhou Xiruo pointed at the mechanical beast with a very subtle expression. “We seem to have been deceived by Commander Chen again. The consumption of the mechanical beast is greater than I expected.”

“After all, it’s a high-level fortification. It’s also very costly…”

Before he could say anything, the expression on Wang Xiao’s face froze because he discovered that the energy core in the mechanical beast’s body had already dimmed and cracked, almost on the verge of collapse!

It had to be known that even the [Beginner Energy Core] was enough for the purple quality Flame Magic Tower to attack at full strength for nearly an hour.

As for the mechanical beast, it only made a “sit down” gesture and almost exhausted all its energy. If it was thrown onto the battlefield, wouldn’t it cost thousands of [Beginner Energy Core] in a battle?

Slap!

Wang Xiao slapped his forehead. There was no need to mention the regret in his heart. He originally thought that he had obtained another powerful item, but he did not expect it to be a bottomless money-sucking hole!

It was no wonder this technology could always be kept in the hands of the military. It consumed a [Beginner Energy Core] just to sit down. How could ordinary people use it!

Wang Xiao regretted it, but he could not say anything.

Now that they had grasped the method and had successfully created the mechanical beast, if they returned to exchange for other rewards, Chen Jinrong would probably personally beat him up.

If it were anyone else, Wang Xiao might still pester them endlessly. However, who was Chen Jinrong? Wang Xiao could not even gain an advantage when he was reasonable, let alone now?

Zhou Xiruo also knew the logic behind this. She sighed and said helplessly, “I’ve often heard that people who are greedy for small gains will suffer a huge loss. I’ve finally seen it this time!”

“It’s impossible for Commander Chen not to know the consumption of mechanical beasts. He must have done it on purpose!”

Wang Xiao slapped his thigh angrily. “No! We can’t let this matter go just like that!”

Zhou Xiruo’s expression suddenly changed. “What do you want? I’m warning you not to act rashly! That’s the commander-in-chief of the Kaiyang Military District!”

“So what if he’s the commander-in-chief?”

Wang Xiao pursed his lips and revealed a malicious smile. “He tricked me so many times.. It’s not too much for me to trick him once, right?”