This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 323 - 175: The Joy of the Collector [Material Reorganization Machine] (Sorry, sorry, it’s late again)_2

Chapter 323: Chapter 175: The Joy of the Collector [Material Reorganization Machine] (Sorry, sorry, it’s late again)_2

He swallowed hard. What exactly was Li Ming doing?

Did he know the other party was Ulrich? He must know, right?

"People like you should all have one." Ulrich added. Kay’s reaction was half a beat too slow, but he understood and cautiously glanced at Ya Ro, "I don’t have one."

"You don’t?..." Ulrich sounded somewhat disappointed and added,

"I’m willing to pay a high price for anything, especially those things you don’t know the use of, but your family insisted on giving you when escaping and told you ’People can die, but this must never be lost.’"

Kay was stunned as an image of a golden vertical pupil appeared in his mind, identical to what his father had told him.

"You really have one?" Ulrich’s interest was piqued again.

Seeing that the situation was ill-favored, Ya Ro hastily spoke up, "Your Excellency."

As soon as he began to speak, he felt an invisible force pressing down on him, rendering him speechless and sending a chill through his heart.

"You two are early." The door opened, and Li Ming walked in. Ulrich paused mid-action, and Ya Ro felt the pressure on him vanish without a trace.

"Somewhat impatient." Ulrich looked at the box in Li Ming’s hands.

"Haha... rest assured." Li Ming casually closed the door, as Ya Ro was terrified, fearing that Ulrich might crush them in the next moment.

Li Ming slammed the box on the table, carelessly opened it, and three items, already looking brand-new, were laid before Ulrich’s eyes.

Ulrich’s gaze suddenly became fervent, as if forgetting everyone else, he picked up the silver sphere in the center and gently touched it.

A gentle wave of sound resonated from it, softly brushing everyone’s ears, ethereal as if coming from the depths of the universe.

Ulrich’s arms trembled slightly as he slowly closed his eyes, "Seven hundred and fifty-six years ago, this octave sphere was sitting by my bedside."

This guy is over seven hundred years old? He sure can live...

Li Ming’s brows twitched slightly at his continued explanation.

"I have sought after three grand Mechanics, none of whom could guarantee a fix."

What kind of thing was that? Ya Ro, immersed in the music, was suddenly snapped back to reality by this statement.

The grand Mechanics couldn’t fix it? But Li Ming could??

Was Li Ming even more skilled than a grand Mechanic?

Kay’s expression was one of shock as he swallowed hard. This guy was actually a grand Mechanic, something he had speculated more than once about their identities over this period.

But he didn’t have an information terminal and couldn’t check any information.

All he knew was that the other was an extremely formidable Class B life form, and now he turned out to be a grand Mechanic.

Even in their Judge Civilization, his father would treat a grand Mechanic with due respect.

After a moment, the Collector examined them more closely, his expression becoming more amazed, "Truly perfect craftsmanship, I even suspect you’ve conjured another one from thin air, which is impossible."

"I really can’t see any repair marks. How did you do it?"

Unable to restrain himself, he asked. Li Ming smiled faintly, "Customer, every Mechanic has their own special skills."

Ulrich chuckled in resignation, "Indeed, although I have some understanding of mechanics, it’s not in-depth. Even if you explained, I would not understand."

After checking the remaining two items, which were also perfect without any sign of repairs,

Ulrich thought for a long time before he found the right adjective - "As if they’ve just come off the assembly line."

"One hundred million Star Coins, I’ll transfer it to you now." Ulrich paid on the spot, and Li Ming smiled.

With this money and the remaining materials, this deal made him about one hundred and twenty million metal energy richer. Together with the past half month’s accumulation, it amounted to an income of two million metal energy.

"I look forward to our next cooperation, Your Excellency. It’s rare to see someone so wealthy and generous." Li Ming extended his hand, as Ya Ro’s cheek twitched uncontrollably.

"No need for next time, this time is enough." Ulrich raised his hand, and Huo Tan placed a briefcase on the table from behind him.

After multiple verifications and slow opening, a fist-sized, square, fragmented metal block appeared in front of Li Ming, shining blue with a glossy luster, seemingly unremarkable.

"What is this?" Li Ming wondered.

"Won’t you take a look, Your Excellency?" Ulrich reached out.

Li Ming stepped forward and picked it up, his eyes flashing with astonishment—

[Material Reorganization Machine—A-Grade (Broken): A core weapon from the Patriel civilization, possessing unimaginable power.

Control Conditions: Ten million metal energy

Control Effect: Trait—Legion

Control Ability—Material Reorganization: Only needs blueprints and materials or metal energy, to create finished products, note (due to severe damage, unable to create large items.)]

There’s such a thing!?

Ten million metal energy, the top-tier A-Grade Controlled Objects, but this is still in a severely damaged state, what would it be like if it were intact?

The control effect section even included a "trait" that he had never seen before.

Li Ming’s heart trembled, causing his complexion to genuinely falter.

"You really recognize it," Ulrich said with satisfaction at Li Ming’s reaction.

"This thing actually exists..." Li Ming continued, as if he had seen a peerless treasure, "The advanced craftsmanship of the Patriel civilization, a long-lost treasure, actually in your hands!"

"Good eye!" Ulrich laughed, as if he had met a kindred spirit, "I’ve never met anyone who could identify the origins of this item at first glance. You are the first."

Ya Ro swallowed hard, watching Li Ming converse jovially with Ulrich, feeling an indescribable sense of strangeness. Is this truly a student of his teacher?

"Sir, can you fix it?" Ulrich pressed further.

"Um..." Li Ming set the item down, "You must be the Collector, Ulrich."

Ulrich wasn’t at all surprised by his revealed identity and nodded slightly, "Ulrich, greetings to you."

His outer form changed on the surface, reverting back to normal, his tail swishing behind him.

"You are too kind," Li Ming offered polite small talk, "My original intention was just to open a repair shop and hide my identity for a while. I didn’t expect to draw the attention of someone like you, Mr. Ulrich."

"A person of repute will never be anonymous wherever they go," Ulrich smiled, "Sir, you have not yet answered my question."

"This device is technically intricate, and I have hardly ever seen the materials it requires," Li Ming deliberated.

Ulrich confidently asserted, "Materials are not a problem, I have accumulated some resources over the years."

At those words, Li Ming’s heart skipped a beat, good, good, good!

"I’m asking if you can fix it on a technical level."

Li Ming paced left and right in the room, while Ya Ro and Kay held their breath, until after a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "I don’t have a 100% guarantee, I can only say I would attempt it."

Although he said that, a smile spread across Ulrich’s face, "I trust you. How long do you think it will take?"

Li Ming couldn’t help but smile bitterly, "I cannot give a precise time, it is unlikely there will be any hope in the short term."

The abilities he had displayed earlier could still be explained by a rather skilled Mechanic, but if he managed to fix this thing in a short period of time, there would be no explanation.

Ulrich was not surprised either; instead, he found it natural, "No problem, let’s start the repairs, I have plenty of time..."

Here, the A-Grade life form paused briefly, "There will always be time."

Li Ming’s gaze flickered and he said, "Sir, you have the time, but I can’t stay here too long."

"Oh? What happened?" Ulrich asked with an inquisitive look.

Ya Ro couldn’t understand Li Ming’s current maneuver. Now that he had demonstrated his value, Ulrich wouldn’t let him leave easily.

"Private matters..." Li Ming said helplessly.

Ulrich contemplated, "If there are matters, of course, they can be understood."

"However, due to some things you did earlier, the Star Hunter Group is now very interested in you, and if you leave here, it’s very likely they will target you."

"When I went to attend the United Fleet conference, the Star Hunter Leader asked me to hand you over."

Ulrich’s attitude was very calm, but the implication in his words was clear, "But someone who entered my Trading Island naturally can’t just be handed over."

Li Ming’s expression shifted slightly, but he quickly composed himself and appeared somewhat resigned as he said, "I understand."