Two Cities: I am building a mecha in Pi City

"There are so many law enforcement officers patrolling the bottom city, even compared to Beicheng District." Jess couldn't help but shook his head with emotion.

On the way to Benso's grocery store, the two of them would see a pair of heavily armed law enforcement officers patrolling the road almost every once in a while.

So far, they've met with at least 20 law enforcement officers.

"How big of a fuss did you and Caitlin make last time? Is it really just like what was written in the newspaper?"

"It was too exaggerated in the newspaper. That was Mrs. Karina's intention to suppress other families."

Li Lin shrugged helplessly, "It's mainly because of Caitlin's special status. If a member of an ordinary family is attacked, why would there be such a need to mobilize troops?"

"Too."

When it came to Caitlin, Jace suddenly thought that he hadn't seen her all morning, and she usually wouldn't go out so early for hunting.

"By the way, do you know where Caitlin went today? I haven't seen her today."

"She must have gone out for a walk on her bicycle early in the morning." Li Lin replied casually.

"Bicycle? Have you already built it?"

"Are you surprised? Isn't this just a matter of having hands??"

Both are talented inventors, and they are familiar with each other's personalities, so the two of them talk more casually.

Jace was choked by Li Lin and his face turned red, but he was unwilling to be at a disadvantage.

"Your bike doesn't have any technical content, why should I be surprised?

"I mean, isn't Mrs. Karina planning to wait until the Evolution Day party to announce this invention?"

"Caitlin wants it, so I definitely can't refuse." Li Lin glanced at Jace and said teasingly, "Why, you want it too? Do you want me to make one for you too?"

"Uh, still..."

Just when Jace was about to refuse, Li Lin changed the topic: "You have seen the drawings. If you want to do it yourself, it's not like you don't have the skills."

"..."

Jace's face darkened.

Why do I want to beat you so much?

For the next time, the two chatted all the way.

Arriving at Benso's grocery store, they looked through the window into the house.

The store was still empty, without a single customer.

As soon as the two entered the door, Bensuo, who was sitting at the counter, was fiddling with a mechanical device in his hand without raising his head, and said hello in a perfunctory manner:

"Welcome, we have everything here, just tell me what you like and I'll tell you the price."

It’s not that your business is not good, but with your service attitude, who will come to buy things from you...

Li Lin simply couldn't complain.

"Ahem..." He cleared his throat slightly, "Bensuo, where is the crystal I ordered?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Bensuo's expression changed slightly, he immediately stood up, put down the things in his hands, and put on a smile:

"It turns out to be Mr. Li Lin. Welcome! I have obtained the crystal you asked for a long time ago and kept it well."

Then, he turned his eyes to the back room, "Ike! Move the boxes out of my room quickly!"

"Got it!" A boy's childish voice came from inside.

Then, Bensuo dragged his bloated body out from the counter, rubbed his palms, and smiled at Li Lin:

"Mr. Li Lin, do you know? It's not easy to get the crystal for you. My men went to the upper city to do it, and they were almost caught by the law enforcement officer..."

Li Lin didn't care about Ben Suo's process of getting crystals. Anyway, it was very likely that he was bragging, so he waved his hand and interrupted him, "How many crystals did you get in total?"

Bensuo's face froze, and he stretched out two fingers, "Two, two..."

"Why so little?"

"As far as the recent limelight is concerned, it's already pretty good!" Bensuo quickly added, "But my men have also collected a lot of fragments. If we put them together, we should be able to get about three more."

There is very little energy left in the fragments, or even no energy, and it is of little use to me...

Li Lin's brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed, "Forget it, just two. I'll pay you for the fragments, but you have to check the quality first."

As he said that, Li Lin remembered Fandel's instructions and took out the note he wrote from his pocket and handed it to Bensuo, "I went to Fulgen's Tavern before I came here. This is what Fandel asked me to give to you."

"Fander?" Bensuo took the note doubtfully, slowly unfolded it and began to read the contents.

At this time, a thin little boy with black skin and white hair dragged a large wooden box out of the back room and came to them.

Li Lin looked at the little guy with curiosity in his eyes.

Although he heard Ike's name last time he was here, he was in a semi-conscious state after being anesthetized at that time.

By the time he regained consciousness, Ike had gone home.

Speaking of which, this was the first time he really saw Ike in person.

The future time wizards of Zaun were able to research and invent the "Z-shaped drive device" using only a primitive crystal fragment, and controlled the abnormal ability to reverse time.

Ike felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Li Lin, and said in a panic: "Well, that's it."

But before Li Lin could squat down and open the box, Jesshou, who had been silent before, pushed him away anxiously, "Let me see!"

"You're in a hurry!" Li Lin stepped aside speechlessly, "Crystal can't grow wings and fly away."

However, Jace ignored him at all and took off the breathing filter on his face and quickly opened the lid of the wooden box.

Two dark blue flawless complete Hex crystals are quietly laid on a layer of thick and soft cotton.

As the dazzling blue light quickly appeared in the air, Jace's eyes became hot.

He picked up a piece of crystal and rubbed it fondly on its not-smooth surface. At the same time, he kept mumbling: "Is this the Hex Crystal? It's really the best!"

Beside them, Bensuo, who had read the contents of the letter, noticed Jace's appearance and couldn't help but opened his mouth wide and said in surprise:

"Uh... So you guys are really friends?"

Li Lin smiled and asked, "What else?"

I thought you were rival families competing against each other...

Bensuo scratched his bald head with an embarrassed expression and said no more.

Li Lin casually picked up another crystal, and at the same time its message emerged in his mind:

[Hex Technology Crystal (ordinary): A mass-produced, unstable miniature energy core, developed through rune alchemy and chemical engineering technology. The energy supply efficiency is low, and it is prone to explosion upon collision. 】

[Attribute (for machinery): 200 energy]

[Ability Effect]

[Passive·Unstable Substance: A violent collision will produce a powerful explosion]

[Passive·Energy Core: When crystal is used as a core energy supply device, it provides an additional 250 energy bonus for mechanical creations]

[Passive·Recycling: When the crystal energy is consumed, it can be recycled and recharged (requires Hex Technology crystal synthesis device)]

Compared to my advanced version of the Hex Energy Crystal, the attributes of this ordinary crystal are not even inferior...

While Li Lin was thinking, Jace dug out crystal fragments of different sizes and dim colors from the bottom of the box.

Li Lin took a casual look and shook his head.

There are indeed one or two fragments that are of higher quality than the ones Jace bought last time, but most of them have completely lost their energy and are just scraps.

These should have been picked off from a mechanical device in a recycling yard that recycles discarded garbage in the upper city.

Li Lin took out a money bag from his bag and threw it to Ben Suo, "There are 10 gold seas in it. Keep the crystals for me when I see them in the future. I will take the time to look at them."

However, to Li Lin's surprise, Bensuo returned the money bag to him, "No, you are Fandel's friend, I can't accept this money."

"What was written in Fandel's letter?" Li Lin smiled helplessly, "Just keep it, my brother is still settling the accounts, and I'm not short of this little money."

Forcing the money bag into Bensuo's hand, his eyes focused on Ike, "But..."

Feeling Li Lin's burning eyes, Ike couldn't help but tremble all over. He subconsciously wanted to run to the back room, but was stopped in advance by Li Lin who was a step faster.

"Your name is Ike, right? Don't be afraid, I'm not a bad person."

Ike did not dare to look directly at Li Lin, and looked at Bensuo with a slightly horrified expression.

"Mr. Li Lin, Ike is just doing odd jobs for me. He even helped treat your wounds last time. I think he didn't offend you..."

Bensuo felt a little embarrassed and didn't understand what he wanted to do.

Li Lin waved his hand, "I just think this little guy is extremely talented and has amazing bones. He is a unique genius. I want to ask him if he is willing to be my apprentice."

Hearing this, Jace, Ike, and Bensuo were confused and looked at Li Lin in confusion.

"Huh?"×3

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