The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 96 - 95 SSS-rank Mecha

Chapter 96: Chapter 95 SSS-rank Mecha

Qu Tong looked at Han Song, waiting for what he would say next.

Han Song asked, "You know about the Bai Family, right?"

Seeing the momentary confusion in Qu Tong’s eyes, Han Song patiently explained, "The Bai Family is the Empire’s largest robot manufacturer and is also the maternal family of the Crown Princess Consort."

Qu Tong didn’t know much about the Crown Princess Consort, only that her fertility value was very high, even higher than Qu Wanwan’s.

"Both the Crown Princess Consort and her father are ordinary people without spiritual power. Though they have inherited the family business, over the years, they have been dedicated to researching mechas that ordinary people can pilot. Recently, I have heard rumors that the first mecha that does not require spiritual power to operate has been born and is in the testing phase. It can be said that, if successful, it will benefit countless ordinary people and those with low spiritual power," Han Song said with a hint of admiration in his tone.

Piloting mechas is extremely complex, hence the need to rely on spiritual power to link with the mecha to match its combat abilities.

If ordinary people could also pilot them, that would be a significant advancement.

"If the tests are successful, how long would it take to promote it in the academy?" Qu Tong inquired.

Han Song replied, "The process is complicated, but with the Crown Prince pitching in, it should be possible within three to five years."

Qu Tong: "..."

Waiting three to five years, the opportunity would be lost; she might as well teach herself. After all, she had a good memory and was confident she could learn.

After freeloading a class, Qu Tong went to Cheng Yao Fei Wenxing to inquire about the Underground Fighting Arena.

Coincidentally, Fei Wenxing had scheduled a fight in the Underground Fighting Arena this weekend.

Fei Wenxing warmly invited Qu Tong to go and cheer for him.

After asking for the address, Qu Tong happily agreed.

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When the weekend came, Qu Tong declined Fei Wenxing’s invitation to go together, citing she had things to do.

She assumed Ali’s identity and entered the Underground Fighting Arena.

The Underground Fighting Arena was bustling with people of all sorts and kinds.

The arena was divided into free-for-all and scoring matches. Fei Wenxing’s free-for-all match hadn’t started yet, so Qu Tong took a stroll on her own first.

Cheng Yao mentioned that there were mechas for sale and rental in the arena, so Qu Tong decided to check them out first.

Qu Tong did not enter any stores, but walked outside their glass windows to take a look first.

The mechas were very expensive, especially the higher-ranked ones. S-rank mechas started at 5 million and that was just the standard price. Custom-made ones were even more expensive.

Walking past a row, Qu Tong saw only a few S-rank mechas.

At the very end, she came across a solitary display with a self-service showcase. Qu Tong’s gaze focused on a silver mecha—exact to say, a 3D projection. But its rank was SSS-level, the only SSS-rank mecha in the entire Underground Fighting Arena.

The 3D projection slowly rotated, truly super majestic and cool.

"Like it?"

A voice sounded in Qu Tong’s ear, and she instinctively nodded.

Apparently, unbeknownst to her, the shopkeeper had already come up beside her. As if accustomed to such reactions, he said with a beaming smile, "Many people do, you’re not the first and won’t be the last. Such a beautiful mecha is pleasing to the eye even if just put on display."

Qu Tong looked at the price tag—10 million, not too expensive, affordable for the slightly wealthier crowds.

Noticing Qu Tong’s confusion, the shopkeeper seemed eager to help.

"If it only took money to take this mecha, it wouldn’t be here anymore."

"So, are there any other conditions?" Qu Tong followed up with the shopkeeper’s lead.

"Simple, whoever can successfully summon it can take it away," he said.

With that, the shopkeeper casually strolled back into the store, dusting off the other mechas on display with great care.

Only then did Qu Tong notice that aside from the two or three mechas displayed in the showcase, most of the mechas inside the store were not new. They all bore some signs of use, and some mechas had limbs and body parts with slightly different shades of color, as if they had been repaired and parts were newly added.

Qu Tong liked it, but alas, her purse was embarrassingly light.

Right now, she couldn’t come up with 1 million, let alone 10 million.

She also didn’t know whether her spiritual power was enough to reach SSS-rank.

Qu Tong decided to come back and look again next time.

Just as she turned around, a figure was struck and fell backwards.

"Crack!" The sound of shattering glass.

"Thump!" The dull sound of a person falling.

Qu Tong only managed to catch a butterfly mask.

Qu Tong looked down and met the beautiful eyes of the person looking up at her.

Beauty!

A beauty that made one’s eyes light up!

It was her first time seeing such beautiful pink— not cute, but exceptionally gentle, reminding her of a delicately standing pink lotus.

The tea-colored long hair shimmered with specks of gold under the light, her tender lips full and tempting, and the faint pink flush from exertion beneath her eyes spread out like a natural blush, perfectly matching her gentle and tender demeanor in the pink dress.

"Beauty, are you alright?" Qu Tong offered the mask to the beauty, her voice unconsciously softening.

"No... no harm done." Rong Yueqing was slightly stunned by Qu Tong’s gentle gaze but took the mask hesitantly.

Rong Yueqing stood up from the ground and belatedly noticed the shattered green potion on the floor.

"I spent so many Star Coins to buy a bottle of Energy Liquid," Rong Yueqing murmured, eyes filled with distress.

Energy Liquid was an exceedingly rare potion in the Underground Fighting Arena, with very limited supply.

"Sorry, I didn’t mean to." Qu Tong sincerely apologized, for it was her sudden turn that caused the beauty to bump into her.

Rong Yueqing’s eyes reddened, nearly bursting into tears, but she shook her head, "It’s not your fault, it’s me, I ran too hurriedly and didn’t dodge, causing the potion for my brother to break."

"Let me compensate you," Qu Tong said, seeing such a kind beauty who didn’t blame her at all, and feeling a softening in her heart.

"No need, it really isn’t your problem," Rong Yueqing said, pulling a gentle smile for Qu Tong, donning the mask, ready to leave.

A green potion appeared before her, accompanied by a clear voice.

"Your brother is going up soon, right? Take this as compensation."

Rong Yueqing stopped in her tracks at the sight of the potion before her; she had thought Qu Tong’s offer of compensation meant Star Coins, which was why she refused.

But the potion, her brother truly needed it.

"Thank, thank you," Rong Yueqing said haltingly as she took it, thanking Qu Tong.

"You’re welcome." Qu Tong tilted her head with a smile, her starry eyes curving, and silver hair brushing her cheek.

Rong Yueqing was slightly startled, and her cheeks colored as she came to her senses, speaking bashfully, "I’ll add you on my Light Brain, consider it as if I have bought it for you."

Qu Tong guessed the beauty wouldn’t feel at ease without giving money, so she agreed.

"That Miss Jun Li, I’m Rong Yueqing," Rong Yueqing said, looking at the name on the Light Brain as she introduced herself.

"I saw," Qu Tong replied.

Rong Yueqing gently nodded, pointing towards the arena, "My brother is still waiting for me, I need to go to him."

"Okay."

After bowing again in thanks to Qu Tong, Rong Yueqing hurried off, this time making sure to put the Energy Liquid into her Space Button.

Qu Tong checked the time; there was still an hour before the free arena opened, she too stepped towards the points arena.