"Too little."
Lu Yuan shook his head and refused without hesitation.
Colluding with rebels is a capital crime that could get you beheaded.
Although Hulao Star is loosely managed, far from the Star Alliance’s sphere of influence, and has been infiltrated like a sieve by various powers.
But if discovered, he would face endless pursuits from the Star Alliance.
Risking his life for this little gain is simply not worth it.
"What if we add another Zero-Type Mecha?"
Gu Yao said with a difficult expression.
Just as Lu Yuan suspected, their organization was newly formed, not very large, with limited resources.
"I’m actually curious, even if you cracked the core code of the Zero-Type Mecha, how much threat can you pose to the Star Alliance?"
Lu Yuan put down the mechanical arm in his hand and asked helplessly.
Zero-Type Mechas are limited in lethality, primarily used for routine patrols and security management, not even considered cannon fodder within the Star Alliance.
Gu Yao’s actions are akin to attacking an interstellar battleship with a firestick.
What’s the difference between this and a mayfly shaking a tree?
"I know the gap is huge, but the Star Alliance is not invincible. Someone has to give it a try, right?"
Gu Yao’s eyes dimmed, and it took a moment of silence before she spoke.
"Okay, I can work with you, but there’s one more condition."
Lu Yuan thought for a moment and looked up at Gu Yao.
Meeting his eyes, Gu Yao felt an ominous premonition in her heart.
"What condition?"
"Besides the conditions you agreed to before, I also want the part of the Zero-Type Mecha core code that you decrypted."
Lu Yuan said calmly.
According to market price.
A regular Zero-Type Mecha sells for about a million Star Coins.
But if it’s a cracked Zero-Type Mecha, the price would be at least five times more.
If Lu Yuan could master this part of the core code, he could mass-produce cracked Zero-Type Mechas, undoubtedly making a fortune.
"No way!"
"Do you know how much resources and effort we expended to decrypt this part of the code?"
Gu Yao’s face changed slightly, and she refused outright without thinking.
"Then please leave, I have things to do."
Despite the failed collaboration, Lu Yuan was not upset.
After all, he possessed Tier One Mecha Mastery and could single-handedly crack all the core codes of the Zero-Type Mecha himself.
It would just take him several months.
Seeing Lu Yuan directly showing her out, Gu Yao’s chest heaved, clearly quite angry.
But after a while, she took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
"You intend to sell the cracked Zero-Type Mecha?"
"A commoner with a treasure invites trouble without the power to protect it; you might bring about your own demise."
"You don’t have to worry about that. I have my ways."
Lu Yuan said without looking up.
Cracked Zero-Type Mechas are hot commodities in Xihu City; no matter how Gu Yao tries to dissuade him, he wouldn’t give up this business.
"You..."
Gu Yao wanted to say more, but when she met Lu Yuan’s already impatient and cold gaze.
She felt a chill and swallowed her words.
"This matter is significant, and I can’t decide. Wait for me a moment."
Gu Yao said quickly with a pale face.
As she stepped out of the store, that strong sense of heart palpitations dissipated.
’Such intense killing intent, could he have mastered Military Killing Fist?’
’But he only got his hands on Military Killing Fist, like, a month ago.’
As Gu Yao pondered, the more she thought about it, the more she realized how extraordinary Lu Yuan was.
After a dozen minutes.
She returned to the store again.
"The captain has agreed to your terms. I’ll bring what you want tomorrow morning."
"Alright, in three days, I’ll deliver the successfully decrypted core code to you."
Lu Yuan nodded, agreeing to the deal.
Five million Star Coins, enough for him to become a Tier Two Body Tempering Martial Artist.
The complete Military Killing Fist, a Tier Three Combat Skill, could lead to an understanding of the Killing Dao Realm.
Just this combat skill alone is worth over ten million Star Coins.
For Lu Yuan, it was definitely a significant resource.
...
The next morning.
Lu Yuan arrived at the repair shop to see Gu Yao waiting at the door early.
Beside her was a four-meter-tall, latest model Zero-Type Mecha.
"Everything you wanted is here. I’ll come back to pick up in three days."
Gu Yao handed over the items to Lu Yuan and quickly left the place.
"Was that your girlfriend just now? She looks quite nice, although she’s a bit older than you."
Wei Dong yawned and walked out of the Cultivation Shop, teasing as he watched Gu Yao’s departing figure.
"Brother Dong, you’re joking. Just a friend."
Lu Yuan smiled and eagerly began to examine the mecha.
Compared to a regular Zero-Type Mecha.
This mecha had a silver-blue theme, towering, with its entire body made of A6-grade Ethereum Alloy.
Lightweight yet possessing extremely strong defensive capabilities.
Especially with two large-caliber Radium Hand Cannons mounted on its shoulders.
If Lu Yuan were to pilot this mecha, it would pose a lethal threat to a Tier Two Martial Artist!
"It seems Gu Yao and her team are quite sincere to be able to get their hands on the latest Zero-Type Mecha."
Lu Yuan looked the mecha up and down, clearly quite satisfied with it.
"Next, I only need to crack the core code to fully control this Zero-Type Mecha."
Lu Yuan murmured to himself.
The Interstellar Era had its charms, but the extensive surveillance meant ordinary citizens had no privacy at all.
Like this Zero-Type Mecha, seemingly safe and reliable.