Chapter 19

Over the past month, apart from attending classes and practicing, Qin Huang spent most of his remaining time here, learning various tutorials for mech designers through the optical brain, including matrix theory, multidimensional topology, mirror geometry, static magnetic energy theory, high polymer composite materials, multidimensional space theory, and source energy manipulation, among more than a hundred other complex and profound subjects! He had to master and integrate all of them to become a proficient mech designer.

With the assistance of an advanced optical brain, for Qin Huang, who had already activated his source energy and whose source energy index exceeded 10, learning these theoretical knowledge was not as difficult as imagined. Moreover, the mysterious AI had already infused a complete set of even more advanced mech design theories into his mind.

Just from the amount of knowledge he had mastered, he could now be considered a formal mech designer! As long as his source energy index and mental control abilities met the corresponding requirements, Qin Huang could independently process and manufacture all models of bronze-level mechs.

However, Sha Zhenghai was unaware of his student's secret, only assuming that he was a naturally gifted individual, born to excel in this field! Delighted, he was even more determined to cultivate him well.

"All this is thanks to your excellent guidance, Teacher!" Qin Huang said humbly.

Regardless of the reasons, attributing his rapid growth to his teacher was a necessary move. This way, even if outsiders had doubts, he could easily shift the blame to Sha Zhenghai. As for how much the teacher had actually taught him, that was no longer important.

Moreover, during this period, Sha Zhenghai had indeed provided him with considerable help. At the very least, the organic nutrient solution was supplied for free, and various quick-recovery mental and physical energy potions, as well as certain beneficial cultivation medicinal meals, were provided at a low price. It was precisely because of the teacher's "all-inclusive" care that his source energy index further increased, smoothly reaching 11, just one step away from the standard for a junior mobile warrior.

This was already a rather astonishing speed. Although the official source energy index standard for mobile warriors was 12, with such a cultivation speed, he would soon meet the criteria.

"Have you really decided? Not to take the path of a mech designer?" Sha Zhenghai asked, still not giving up:

"In my view, this is the most suitable choice for you! Once you successfully advance, wealth, beauty, status, and fame will all be yours! Isn't that better than being a mobile warrior who fights and bleeds on the battlefield?"

Qin Huang shook his head and said, "I will definitely continue on the path of a mech designer, but I don't plan to give up the career of a mobile warrior!"

Sha Zhenghai frowned and said, "Do you really want to choose both paths? Human energy is limited. If you strive in two fields simultaneously, you may end up achieving nothing in either! Young people shouldn't be overly ambitious."

Qin Huang replied, "There are historical precedents. Seven hundred years ago, Gurbang of the Silver Dawn Empire was a great mech designer and had a 20th-level source energy, making him a mech war king! If he could do it, I have no reason why I can't!"

"But that's just an exception. His talent was much stronger than yours, and he came from a prestigious family with certain special opportunities. Given your current conditions, you can't be compared to him!" Sha Zhenghai was unconvinced.

The young man didn't continue speaking, but he didn't seem to have accepted the other's advice either. In his understanding, only a true mobile warrior could truly understand what kind of mech they needed and what was best for them! As a designer, the best way to create powerful and excellent mechs was to go to the battlefield, personally experience various battles, and find creative inspiration from the trials of life and death, hoping to design classic masterpieces.

Of course, at his age and experience, he wasn't yet capable of such profound and unique insights. This information came from the mysterious AI, a famous mech designer from the Star Abyss Alliance era, Master Troniel.

"Alright, let's talk about this later!" Sha Zhenghai finally conceded:

"Given your current rate of strength growth, passing the examination to become a formal mobile warrior is just a matter of time! You also have a good chance of securing a spot among the elite students! However, when that time comes, you'll have many more things to deal with, and you probably won't have much time to learn mech manufacturing! Just don't regret it later."

"Okay, I'll manage it well," Qin Huang said.

They talked for a while longer before the young man took his leave and headed towards the teaching area.

He checked his bank card balance, and the number had risen to 60,000 star coins. This was the reward for his hard work over the past month, and just for completing the component he had just finished, his teacher had transferred him 10,000 star coins.

He had already planned the use of this money: to buy a batch of cultivation potions to speed up his strength improvement, as the final exam was approaching.

On his left hand, the strange Qilu Jianmu leaf had largely disappeared, leaving only a few very faint golden patterns, which were almost invisible unless you looked closely. Of course, Qin Huang knew that this thing had just retreated into his body, and he could sense its presence whenever he wanted.

The excruciating pain that used to occur several times a day had significantly decreased in both frequency and intensity thanks to the cultivation technique. As his source energy index increased, this trend became more apparent, and recently, it hardly affected him at all.

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"Help! ——!"

On the square in front of the teaching building, Wu Defa let out a shrill scream, his bear-like body pinned to the ground, fists raining down on him.

"Still shouting? I'll kill you if you shout again!" Shu Luoya lifted her long, slender leg and kicked him hard, threatening him in a low voice.

The fat man, beaten black and blue, quickly shut up, blinking his small eyes and looking at her pitifully.

"Alright, now hand over the stuff, and I'll pretend nothing happened!" The beautifully dressed girl squatted in front of him and said coldly.

"What stuff?" Wu Defa asked innocently, his eyes still sneaking glances at the beautiful view from her neckline.

Shu Luoya's face turned slightly red, and she said fiercely, "The stuff you just took from my room! It's new, so hand it over! You dirty, shameless bastard!"

"What? I don't know what you're talking about, you must have the wrong person!" The fat man Wu Defa started to play dumb.

Wang Yu, standing beside Shu Luoya, flew into a rage, stepping down hard, making the fat man scream like a pig being slaughtered.

"Filthy brat, you dare to take advantage of my girlfriend? Are you tired of living?" he said viciously.

Shu Luoya, burning with anger, wanted to lash out but held back, lowering her voice and saying coldly, "You still dare to play dumb? Last time, you stole my cloud silk nightgown and sold it to that disgusting guy Xifel for 20 star coins! You haven't forgotten that, have you?"

"Impossible! It never happened!" Wu Defa's eyes flashed with panic, but he still tried to deny it.

Shu Luoya sneered, "Don't rush to deny it. You have more than one black mark on your record! That day in the girls' dormitory, you disguised yourself as a network maintenance worker and sneaked in to peep at me! You almost got caught, but even if you ran fast, I'd recognize you even if you were burned to ashes!"

Wu Defa's face turned green, and he stiffened his neck, saying, "No matter what you say, I don't know anything!"

"You..." Shu Luoya's face turned red with anger, and she gritted her teeth, "The lingerie you stole this time is a new style I just bought, costing hundreds of star coins! If you don't return it, I'll tell the school to expel you!"

"Then go ahead and report it!" The fat man laughed.

Shu Luoya couldn't hold back any longer and kicked him hard in the face with her long military boots. Wang Yu followed suit, giving him a brutal beating.

Despite the fat man's continuous screams, he refused to give in.

"What are you doing?" A cold, stern voice came from behind.

Wu Defa's face lit up, and he howled, "Thank goodness! Boss, you're finally here!"