Chapter 28: Zhang Chenglong's Sense of Superiority, Blackwind Guild

[Name: Zheng Mu]

[Occupation: A-class Mechanic]

[Level: lv16 (0/16w)]

[hp: 1600/1600]

[mp: 1600/1600]

[Computing Power: 250/360]

[Strength: 36]

[Agility: 35]

[Mental Strength: 38]

[Constitution: 37]

[Skills: Combat Analysis lv3, Weapon Mastery max, Midas Touch lv3, Firepower Reset lv3, Military Equipment Modification lv3, Computing Power Enhancement lv3, Mechanical Cell lv3, Nanomagnetic Field Scan lv3, Module Engraving lv1, Phantom Step lv3]

[Mechanical Creations: Transformers · Optimus Prime, Lickers (3), Bionic Humanoid Combat Robot T-800 (5)]

"Damn, it's truly a unique skill, isn't it? Upgrading from lv1 to lv2 requires 100,000 experience points?"

Atop the vehicle, Zheng Mu looked at the information on his display, his teeth grinding in frustration.

He had originally planned to upgrade his unique skill, Module Engraving, but the upgrade from lv1 to lv2 alone required 100,000 experience points, which made him hesitate.

After a day's hard work, he had only accumulated just over 30,000 experience points.

He could only settle for upgrading his other non-maxed skills.

[Phantom Step lv3: Common skill, allows rapid movement at a height not exceeding three meters, creating up to three illusions to interfere with the enemy's vision]

[Nanomagnetic Field Scan lv3: After using, the mechanic and mechanical creations will completely ignore the approach effect of stealth and invisibility skills. Cooldown time: 1 minute. Computing power occupied: 20 (50% reduction from Computing Power Enhancement)]

[Mechanical Cell lv3: Modify the mechanic's body cells, transforming biological cells into mechanical life cells from scratch. Note: Mechanical cells still possess all the host's genes, have normal reproductive ability, and will reassemble on other mechanical creations through partial division when the host faces a life-threatening crisis. Computing power occupied: 40 (50% reduction from Computing Power Enhancement)]

The transformation of mechanical cells required a large number of mechanical creations as fuel.

It involved sacrificing some mechanical creations to strengthen one's abilities.

With the upgraded lv3 Mechanical Cells, both the decomposition of mechanical creations and the fusion speed into oneself had reached the maximum level.

As long as he unlocked the subsequent branching skills in the future, he could officially start upgrading his life level.

However, just as Zheng Mu was fretting over his insufficient experience points, he suddenly received a warning from a Licker he had deployed in the shadows.

"Enemies approaching!"

Enemies!

The Licker reported enemies, not monsters.

There was only one possibility – the newcomers were professionals like them.

Instantly, Zheng Mu, who had been bored, became alert.

"Be on guard!"

Hearing Zheng Mu's sudden warning, Leng Bingyue, who had just defeated a half-damaged ghoul and was looking at her rising experience points with delight, became serious.

Both of them looked in the direction Zheng Mu was facing, on guard.

"Clap, clap, clap."

A round of applause came.

Several figures emerged from the darkness of the alley, each with a malicious smile on their face.

The man at the forefront was clapping lightly.

"As expected from the top newcomers of Yun High School, you discovered us so easily."

Seeing the newcomers, Cai Shengkun and Leng Bingyue's pupils shrank.

Zheng Mu had also recognized the identity of the other party.

"Black Wind Guild..."

Hearing Zheng Mu's voice, the leader chuckled and said to someone behind him.

"Indeed, you were right about this top student. Although he's a Mech Engineer with bad luck, he's done his homework."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Mu and the others noticed a familiar figure among the enemies.

Cai Shengkun clenched his fists immediately.

"Zhang Chenglong!"

Hearing his own name, Zhang Chenglong sneered.

"I didn't expect to run into you here. Without the protection of a strong leader, it seems our cold school beauty and Young Master Cai aren't so impressive. Just look at the shabby state of your equipment."

At this moment, Zheng Mu noticed that both Cai Shengkun and Leng Bingyue's equipment was indeed rather shabby.

Since he had no significant demand for gear and had not actively considered the issue, he had unintentionally neglected the equipment needs of his companions.

In contrast, Zhang Chenglong, who had clearly joined the Black Wind Guild, was clad in tungsten steel-colored armor and armed with a sword and shield, his equipment complete.

Seeing the trio's gazes, Zhang Chenglong's face revealed a triumphant smile.

He raised his chin.

"What's the use of a high professional level? In the end, this world is all about background. It seems that although Young Master Cai's family is wealthy, they can't provide much support in terms of equipment."

"I, on the other hand, am different. After joining the Black Wind Guild, the seniors have taken great care of me. See? My entire outfit is composed of green, excellent-grade equipment!"

"Tell me, which of the current new professionals at Yuntong High School can boast such gear?"

Zheng Mu ignored Zhang Chenglong's sense of superiority and focused on the leading youth.

"What do you want?"

Upon hearing the question, the youth smiled faintly and replied directly.

"To bind you to our Black Wind Guild."

"Impossible!"

Before Zheng Mu could say anything, Leng Bingyue raised her weapon without hesitation and chose to refuse.

The youth didn't seem too surprised and shook his head.

"What a pity..."

In the next moment, a figure suddenly appeared not far behind Leng Bingyue. A chilling, sharp blade was thrust toward her heart.