Mobile Shelter

Chapter 137 New Channels and Addition of New Equipment

But who would have thought that those mutated marine creatures, living on land for so long, could actually evolve?

Although at this time, those mutated marine creatures still obediently stayed in the seaweed and did not leave.

But any normal person, considering the current situation, can basically figure out that those mutated marine creatures will eventually break free from the seaweed beds.

When that time comes, humanity will absolutely face annihilation.

At this time, Dong Qi, who was still harvesting seaweed in the wild, was unaware of the latest developments happening at the imperial court.

Although the experience gained from decomposing a single piece of seaweed in the farm space is very low, the sheer quantity of seaweed makes up for it.

To put it simply, for every meter the car moves forward, it can harvest dozens of seaweeds.

After gaining enough experience, Dong Qi's first priority will definitely be to upgrade the amount of land. After all, a piece of land is only ten square meters in size, and even if you grow the most productive crops, you can't be self-sufficient.

After several upgrades, the number of plots of land in the farm finally reached ten.

To be honest, Dong Qi is a bit of a perfectionist. Before the farm had reached ten plots, in order to harvest more seaweed, Dong Qi would even eat while sitting in the driver's seat, only having Suzuki Masako prepare a simple meal for him.

But when the number of plots of land on the farm reached ten, Dong Qi, who had been full of energy, suddenly felt a little tired and immediately stopped the car to rest.

Then I got bored in the wild and started thinking about returning to rest.

Another reason is that there is still an undecomposed giant mutated marine creature stored in the farm's warehouse.

Despite Hu Jing's reminder, and because Dong Qi had been living alone for a long time and was not clear about whether mutated marine creatures were edible, he had never eaten any mutated marine creatures.

But in reality, at this time, only a very small number of awakened individuals have not consumed mutated marine life.

Even if we disregard the factor that consuming mutated marine life can enhance one's superpowers, many awakened individuals still choose to consume mutated marine life.

After all, no matter what, the edible ingredients cut from mutated marine creatures are meat.

At this time of year, due to the arrival of snow, agriculture and animal husbandry have suffered a heavy blow. Ordinary people can hardly even see a single shred of meat, let alone eat it.

Therefore, mutated marine creatures suddenly became a source of meat for the vast majority of people.

Because of Shao Kai's departure, Dong Qi's only remaining connection in Kyoto was Peng Qi.

Now that he has the ability to quickly hunt down giant mutated marine creatures, Dong Qi should start thinking about the next evolution of his destined vehicle.

Since the Kyoto Research Institute has not moved, Dong Qi's initial plan is to prioritize adding some practical equipment to the vehicles.

This way, once enough metal materials are acquired in the future, there won't be a situation like this, where even though the upgrade requirements have been met, the upgrade of the main vehicle was delayed in order to integrate more equipment during the promotion.

After the robotic arm was installed, it actually made up for many of the shortcomings of the car.

Regarding the equipment to be integrated into his new car, Dong Qi will consider both internal and external factors.

Regarding the equipment to be added inside the vehicle, Dong Qi's main focus was on adding some life-sustaining internal circulation devices.

Although the car already has an oxygen generator, some additional equipment is still needed to improve the comfort of living in the car.

Adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle would inevitably involve combat equipment, such as finding ways to acquire more drones, mechanical wolves, or even mechanical soldiers.

To be honest, while humanoid mechs are generally considered the weaker form among large mechs, humanoid robots are actually one of the most popular forms among humans in small and medium-sized mechs because they can adapt to more scenarios.

In addition to mechanical protection, Dong Qi also wanted to enhance the firepower of his vehicle.

Although the electromagnetic railgun has been upgraded many times and has become a decisive weapon, its limitation of only being able to attack in a straight line and its extremely low rate of fire means that it cannot be used as a conventional weapon.

Although the mechanical arm can handle close combat on its own, the main vehicle still needs to be equipped with appropriate gear for mid- to long-range battles.

But now, even with farm space, there is still more storage space.

However, if he chooses gunpowder-based weapons, Dong Qi will still face the predicament of lacking ammunition.

Therefore, Dong Qi actually only has two types of weapons to choose from: laser weapons that do not require live ammunition.

Another type is a weapon with ammunition made of pure metal, similar to an electromagnetic railgun.

Weapons that use pure metal ammunition are actually easier to find than laser weapons. Whether it's the simplest repeating crossbow or a small catapult, pure metal can be used as ammunition.

Conversely, during this period, due to electromagnetic pulses, it was relatively difficult to obtain laser-type weapons that could be used normally.

However, thanks to the existence of awakened individuals with repair-related superpowers, even if those laser weapons were damaged by electromagnetic pulses, repairing them was not too difficult.

As for how to obtain these two weapons, Dong Qi's idea at this time was relatively simple: use the giant mutated marine creature corpses he had hunted to go to the research institute and ask Peng Qi for help.

However, to Dong Qi's surprise, after returning to Kyoto and going to the research institute, he learned from the gatekeeper that Peng Qi had left the institute for several days due to a certain research project, and the specific time of his return was confidential.

So, somewhat helplessly, Dong Qi could only leave a message for Peng Qi at the gate.

Since Peng Qi's path is currently blocked, Dong Qi can only consider other directions.

After thinking for a long time, Dong Qi suddenly thought of another place, but he didn't know if he could get what he wanted there.

Dong Qi then drove to the military dependents' supply depot that Shao Kai had taken him to before.

Although, in theory, the supplies sold here are mostly common daily necessities.

But cats have their ways, and mice have theirs.

Dong Qi didn't believe that those who could open shops here wouldn't have access to some special supplies.

After parking his car in the parking lot, Dong Qi did not ask Suzuki Masako to get out and accompany him.

Although Masako Suzuki has shed her shrine maiden attire, her unique charisma always draws attention whenever she appears.

Dong Qi's purpose in coming here this time is to find a special channel to obtain special items. If he brings Suzuki Masako with him, it is very likely to cause unforeseen complications.

Dong Qi didn't want to cause trouble for no reason. As for things like being slapped in the face or gambling, Dong Qi didn't want to encounter or participate in them.

Following the route Shao Kai had taken him on last time, Dong Qi headed straight for the shop deep inside the market.

However, when Dong Qi arrived at the shop, although it was still open for business, the owner had changed.

Just as Uncle Wang from the shop had said before he left, he had taken his wife and son to the Northwest to build a new survival base there.

Looking at the strangers in the store, Dong Qi was unsure whether he should go in and ask.

The person inside the shop saw Dong Qi standing at the door for a long time without leaving, and with a somewhat conflicted expression on his face. He seemed to guess what was going on, immediately came out of the shop, and greeted him directly:

"You're here to see Uncle Wang, right? Uncle Wang has already left Kyoto, and I'm in charge of this shop now."

But don't worry, I have all the things that Uncle Wang sold back then. And if you want to buy some special supplies, as long as the price is right, I have channels to help you get some.

My name is Qin Hanxiao, brother, what's your name?

Hearing the confident introduction from the man who came out of the store, Dong Qi had doubts about the credibility of the man's words. However, because Peng Qi had left, Dong Qi had not found any other connections in Kyoto, so he had no choice but to try it out as a last resort.

Seeing that Dong Qi didn't answer immediately, but instead looked around, Qin Hanxiao quickly said, "Oh dear, I'm sorry, how can we let our distinguished guest stand outside? Let's go inside and talk."

Then, led by Qin Hanxiao, the two entered the store together.

The last time Shao Kai brought Dong Qi here, perhaps because Shao Kai was familiar with Uncle Wang and the items they were buying were not sensitive, the two of them reached a deal in just a few words outside the store. Before even entering the store, they selected the items they wanted and left.

Therefore, although Dong Qi had been here before, he did not know the situation in the store.

Upon entering the shop, Dong Qi was surprised to find that despite its small storefront, the interior space was surprisingly large.

After inviting Dong Qi to sit down, Qin Hanxiao asked very warmly, "Would you like tea or coffee, or do you have any other drinks here?"

Dong Qi, who had just sat down, never expected that the other party would serve him drinks, even though it had been some time since the natural disaster had struck.

Even with the existence of awakened individuals possessing restorative abilities, the vast majority of industrial facilities remain paralyzed.

After all, with the emergence of mutated marine creatures, the strategic focus of Great Xia at this time was still on military combat.

Regarding the repair progress of civilian equipment, except for those essential supplies such as hydropower plants, other factories are still in a state of semi-shutdown, that is, those purely manual labor enterprises are still able to operate normally.

"If you have a soft drink, that would be great; if not, a cup of tea will do."

"If you have a soft drink, that would be great; if not, a cup of tea will do."

Hearing that Dong Qi did not refuse the drink he offered, Qin Hanxiao could tell that the other party was not simple.

After all, if it were an ordinary person facing this situation, unless they were genuinely there to purchase large quantities of supplies, most people would simply choose the cheapest bottled water among the beverage options offered.

Whether it was to get closer to the two, or because Qin Hanxiao also liked soda, he brought two bottles of soda from the shop before sitting leisurely opposite Dong Qi.

Then, he took the initiative to speak, saying, "May I ask how to address you, esteemed guest, and what you wish to purchase from our shop?"

At this moment, Dong Qi unscrewed the bottle of soda, took a sip, and then said slowly, "Dong Qi, I came here this time to replenish some supplies. Of course, if you have any rare items here, I don't mind purchasing some."

Hearing Dong Qi's ambiguous words, Qin Hanxiao replied very decisively: "We are both young people, so we don't need to speak in riddles, beat around the bush, or use veiled language like the older generation."

Let's be straightforward. You just tell me what you want, and if I have it, I'll give you a fair price. If you think the price is right, we can happily complete the transaction.

"And if you don't think it's a good fit, consider this bottle of soda my treat. We can try collaborating again sometime when the opportunity arises."

After hearing Qin Hanxiao say that, Dong Qi stopped beating around the bush and said, "Okay, since you've said that, I'll just state my needs directly."

I need military supply crates, the kind that can supply a special operations team for ten days. I bought them from Uncle Wang before, so you probably know what those crates are like.

I need quite a lot. See how much you can provide at most. If it's not much, I should be able to eat it all.

As for what you said about being able to get some rare items, I'd like to get a vehicle-mounted laser transmitter, not a large one.

Small to medium-sized is fine, preferably a medium-sized laser emitter. Also, if possible, it would be best if you could provide installation services; I can charge extra for that.

The specific requirements are not high; it just needs to be able to be installed on the roof of a light commercial vehicle. In terms of power, the stronger the better, and you don't need to worry about the energy supply.

I also want to acquire a batch of currently usable drones and mechanical wolves, along with the weapons and ammunition that they are designed to use.

Of course, it would be even better if there were robots. But the robots I'm talking about can't be just for show; they must be mechanical soldiers with real combat capabilities.

As for any other similar rare items you might be able to obtain, you can introduce me to some. If they're suitable, I wouldn't mind adding them to my shopping list.

Upon hearing Dong Qi's outrageous remarks, Qin Hanxiao immediately fell silent.

Although Qin Hanxiao had a premonition that he might land a big order after seeing Dong Qi, he was surprised to find that the deal was actually quite large after Dong Qi explained his needs.

Seeing Qin Hanxiao fall silent, his fingers moving rapidly and rhythmically as if he were calculating, Dong Qi did not urge him.

After pondering for a long time, Qin Hanxiao finally couldn't resist his greed. Although the things Dong Qi had mentioned were somewhat sensitive, with his connections, it wouldn't be too difficult for him to get them.

Having clarified his thoughts, Qin Hanxiao then said, "The things you mentioned, although somewhat troublesome, are honestly within my capabilities."

However, aside from military supply crates, obtaining other items is quite difficult. To be honest, those things can't be bought with money right now, so you'll need to exchange them for other things.

Hearing that the other party could get what he wanted, Dong Qi was very happy, but he did not show his joy on his face. Instead, he calmly asked, "What do you need to exchange for it?"

"At this time, the edible flesh and blood of giant mutated marine creatures are the most valuable. Of course, if you can't get a large quantity of these, you can exchange them for other rare resources."

Of course, the specific price for the materials needs to be negotiated between both parties.

Upon hearing the other party propose this deal, Dong Qi was actually even happier.

After all, ever since he learned that the island nation was discharging H wastewater into the ocean, Dong Qi had really lost his appetite for seafood.

Not to mention the marine organisms that have now emerged, which have been certified to absorb H wastewater mutations.

If Dong Qi had only awakened a normal superpower and had not practiced the Treasure Forging Technique, he might have consumed a giant mutated marine creature in order to quickly increase the strength of his superpower.

However, for Dong Qi now, his superpowers can only provide auxiliary effects, so unless there are other changes, Dong Qi will absolutely not eat the flesh and blood of those mutated marine creatures unless he has no other choice.

Therefore, exchanging the flesh and blood of giant mutated marine creatures that he himself would not eat for supplies was something Dong Qi had already considered before he came.

"I can accept these terms. I need a large quantity, so please give me a discounted price."

Qin Hanxiao didn't expect Dong Qi to agree so readily, so he said directly, "Let me say this first, you should know that things are valued for their rarity."

Although consuming the flesh and blood of giant mutated marine creatures can enhance one's superpowers, it is well known that the rate of enhancement is faster than that of self-training.

However, the amount of ingredients needed also increases as one's abilities improve, so...

Before Qin Hanxiao could finish speaking, Dong Qi interrupted him, saying, "Alright, you don't need to say any more of that nonsense. Didn't you say you're a straightforward person? Forget all the preamble, just give me a quote."

Although Dong Qi interrupted what he was about to say, Qin Hanxiao was not angry. So he didn't continue with the preamble and said directly, "Let's keep it simple. If you pay with the flesh and blood of giant mutated marine creatures..."

The price of military supply crates is calculated based on three times the weight. I can only get you a maximum of seventy crates in this transaction. Any more than that will require some time to coordinate.

Vehicle-mounted laser weapons are a bit troublesome, plus you need to cover the installation. Right now, the only way to quickly install this thing is to hire an Awakened to use their superpowers.

Regarding specific costs, I cannot provide a quote at this time. Please give me three days; I can give you a detailed quote after three days.

Drones and mechanical wolves are relatively simple, but if you need them to be usable, you'll need to hire a repair-type ability user to help you fix them.

The cost of fixing these unusable items is not high, but hiring an awakened person to use their abilities for repairs can be quite expensive. I need to confirm the exact price before I can provide it.

You don't need to think about mechanical soldiers for now. Apart from those performance robots, robots like mechanical soldiers, even those that are unusable, are subject to strict regulation.

As for other similar rare items, to be honest, I do have some that meet your needs.