The Legendary Mechanic - Chapter 105

Chapter 105


With a huge sum of money in his wallet, Han Xiao could spend extravagantly . He purchased a new batch of mechanical parts from Farian Company .

In one day, using the skills from his job advancement, Han Xiao upgraded all his equipment and made blueprints for new items .

The Electromagnetic Hover-boots looked like a pair of metal boots . The heels and soles had a special device that could utilize the electromagnetic field to reduce surface friction . The power for which was generated by the high-energy battery inside the boots . The user could glide and coast on any type of surface, as if ice-skating, at an extremely high speed that was comparable to that of a car . The battery could supply enough energy for the boots to run at maximum power output for twenty minutes .

Han Xiao then painted the boots in silver and black stripes, and they looked stylish . Also, he conveniently added breathable knitting, a spongy cushion, and leather exterior for the boots . The boots were now comfortable for every day wear . One did not need to change into them only during battles .

Soon, the Rothschilds' representative visited him .

In Hotel Victoria, Alphonsus was seated in the VIP lounge . He rested his hands on his knees while he waited for his guest to arrive .

As the door opened and Han Xiao walked in, Alphonsus got up and held out his hand elegantly as he said with a deep and magnetic voice, "I am Alphonsus from the Rothschild Family . I want to discuss some matters with you . "

Han Xiao went on to shake his hand . He felt Alphonsus' thumb pressing firmly on the area between his thumb and index finger while he steadily shook for a moment . It was the type of handshake that was habitual for a person of authority, mostly used to exert dominance over the other person . This kind of handshake was easy to recognize for Han Xiao as his grandfather used to do it .

The principle was rather simple: just like how perverts would lightly scratch a girl's hand when they shook her hand, a person of different status, job, or identity would have different habits . Handshakes would differ greatly depending on the people executing and receiving it, such as a subordinate seeking a favor from his boss, a male trying to seduce a lady, a person meeting a stranger, or two people of high-status fighting against each other .

Alphonsus was clearly not just a simple envoy . Han Xiao could already guess at the Rothschild Family's purpose for meeting him .

As both were seated, Alphonsus said, "The assignment for Rose Militant has been on the list for nearly three years, and many assassins failed miserably . You, Mr . Black, actually completed it alone, much to my surprise . "

"You flatter me . This was just a standard operation, nothing to praise . "

Yet, your tone does not sound at all humble, Alphonsus quietly thought .

The two made some small talk before Han Xiao cut straight to the point . "Our relationship is only limited to that between a client and an assassin . Since the assignment is completed, we have no need for any further association . You clearly came to visit me for something else . "

"You are right . I am here to ask you some questions . " Alphonsus nodded . His body suddenly leaned forward, creating a hint of tension . He stared right at Han Xiao and said solemnly, "Did you visit an abandoned base in the Somar Desert?"

Alphonsus continuously observed Han Xiao's expression and eyes whilst he spoke . He would immediately know that Han Xiao was lying if he showed any hint of hesitation . The Rothschild Family knew about the research project from the experiment diary taken from the base, and they highly valued it . If they could obtain the Felonia serum, they might be able to produce unique items from it .

Much to his surprise, Han Xiao actually took out a tube of yellow-fluorescent blood serum and place directly on the table .

"Name your price," he said nonchalantly .

Alphonsus was startled—he did not expect Han Xiao to be so frank .

"This item is useless to me . Since you want it, you can pay to buy it . "

Alphonsus glanced at the serum . He did not worry that Han Xiao was lying to him—those who dared to scam the Rothschild Family had all died .

"How much do you want?"

"It depends on your sincerity . " Han Xiao grinned and looked unfathomable .



This attitude gave Alphonsus a headache . He had been hoping that Han Xiao did not know the value of the blood serum, but based on his behavior, it was unlikely . He hesitated for a long while before he made an honest offer, but it was not a high price considering the item's rarity .

"One million . "

Every negotiator would always start low . Since they were all civilized gentleman, there was no such thing as killing and robbing; therefore, Alphonsus was ready to spend a fortune on it .

Han Xiao stared at Alphonsus for a moment before he slowly moved his lips . "This price… you didn't show any sincerity at all . "

Alphonsus was just about to prepare his negotiation speech .

"I accept . "

"This blood serum has been kept for a few dozen years, and I don't even know if it still works . So, the value is greatly reduced, I…"

"Hold on . You agree with this price‽" Alphonsus looked shocked .

Han Xiao pushed the blood serum toward Alphonsus and smiled . "This is for making a friend . "

Alphonsus started to take a liking for Han Xiao as he had originally planned to spend a fortune on this .

He tucked away the serum and recollected himself . "The funds will be transferred to your account as soon as possible . Also, you will gain the friendship with Rothschild and myself personally . "



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You unlocked a new camp reputation!

Reputation with the Rothschild Family increased by 1,800 points

The Rothschild Family: Friendly (1,800/3,000)

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Han Xiao smiled lightly; earning reputation points with the Rothschild Family by giving up some money was a very good deal for him . He could always earn money from other places, but the opportunity to unlock a new camp would be fleeting .

Some family conglomerates and corporations existed since the Old Age . After the baptism of war, some families died out while some became even more deep-rooted, for their influence could reach every aspect of their country, including the military, politics, economics, and mafias . Rothschild was one of such families, and Han Xiao knew that he could reap many benefits . To players, this was a support-type camp . They could buy rare items and services from such camps .

The Rothschilds were one of the Dark Net Organization's allies, and he could use their backing in the organization, which would yield him more advantages .

Without the gene-blending potion, the Felonia serum would not yield him benefits . So, he would rather sell it for some profits . Anyway, he held onto one last tube of the serum .

With another million dollars in his account, his current stash reached six million dollars . They might just be digits in his account, but to put them in context, LV 30 players in Version 1 . 0 were considered wealthy if they had more than twenty thousand dollars . Anything above a million dollar would be considered astronomical; only major guilds had that kind of money .

After the deal, the atmosphere became more harmonious .

"What exactly is Felonia?" Han Xiao was curious .



He was puzzled by the fact that a simple serum like this was eyed by so many different factions .

Alphonsus was in a happy mood, so he explained, "There was a country in the Somar Desert that was entangled in the wars of the Old Age . They initiated a large-scale research project called the Felonia Project . The name was taken from a legendary tale of the country, and the project involved building many military bases to conduct research in a dozen different branches of technological development . The serum was one of their research directions . "

"It turned out to be this . I really thought there was some sort of magical ruins . " Han Xiao finally understood the whole thing .

Alphonsus chuckled . "There is no magic in this world . You thought too much . "

Han Xiao laughed and touched his chin . Planet Aquamarine should not have any magic, but why do I have a weird feeling about this?

…

In a pitch-black cavern deep underneath the earth, fine sand dropped through the gaps of the rocks occasionally .

A gush of wind that came from nowhere echoed in the cavern, as if someone was exhaling it . Faint sounds of thunder-like thumps were heard in the background .

Suddenly, six large oval-shaped lamps lit up in the dark . They were golden in color and were divided into two neat and symmetrical rows . From the look of it, each lamp's radius was more than ten meters .

'Large lamps' started flashing rapidly, like eyes blinking .

Eyes .