Love and passion, cutting up the wasteland

The Blade Walker series can be said to be a lost technology.

This is not because the craftsmanship of today's people is not as good as that of the old empire, but that it is out of date at the technological level.

‘Skeleton men are immortal, but their memory storage capacity has an upper limit. ’ Lu Meng recalled his understanding of the settings, ‘In order to ensure the normal operation of thinking logic, they must regularly delete data that exceeds the upper limit, otherwise...’

You can get into chaos and become crazy.

To a certain extent, this is the same as in humans. Forgetting is a protective mechanism for the brain.

And in this process, the knowledge and skills of the skeleton men who survived from the old era will continue to change and be lost... In the end, maybe like the Ship of Theseus, they will get a brand new machine. soul'.

Therefore, in this era of technology.

Even in the Black Desert, there are still reclusive skeleton craftsmen. They themselves cannot reproduce the 'Blade Walker' series, but only produce improved versions of the 'MK' series.

However, even if it is just an improved version of MK, its performance far exceeds that of the Kaiton City series.

For example, in the Shark Kingdom, it is already a very high praise for war-level generals like Five People to have the opportunity to equip MK series weapons.

(Depending on productivity levels, which vary around the world)

This is also Lu Meng’s next goal.

Now that he has a 'One of the Blades' level tangless sword as a reference, although it is impossible to interpret the complete blade walker technology through reverse engineering, simply trying to figure out the forging techniques is enough for Lu Meng to master the forging of some skeleton craftsmen. The trick is to improve the Kaidun City series from a strategic perspective and advance it to the level of the 'MK' series.

‘I have thoroughly understood the techniques in ancient science books. ’ Lu Meng thought of the blue book collected by Xiao Huo, ‘It covers the MK series. ’

In the old empire, ancient science books were only semi-professional reading materials with a popular science nature.

Lu Meng, whose forging skills are constantly improving and has a Chinese module translation, has already studied it over and over again several times.

Further up...

You need [artificial intelligence core].

They are the true technological crystallization of ancient civilizations, storing black technologies that have not been recorded in ancient science books, including blade walkers, automation, and hydroponic technology.

Its preciousness is self-evident.

It is said that the reason why mechanics started their business is because they discovered an artificial intelligence core at the 'end of the world' and successfully decrypted it.

Today, after thousands of years of searching, the Mechanic University has only added two cores.

Those who search for these to the core of artificial intelligence are all legendary technology hunters in history.

One was found hundreds of years ago from a skeleton explorer.

The one I found recently came from ‘Sword Master’ Alke.

If ancient science books can still be borrowed from large libraries, the core of artificial intelligence has become the absolute cornerstone of mechanics.

Even if Lu Meng is now well-received among technology hunters, there is still no chance for him to come into contact with him.

But it's a 'coincidence'.

Lu Meng knows the location of other artificial intelligence cores.

One of them happens to be in the southern wetland.

Of course, this information is familiar to all veteran players, and relevant strategies can be found with just a quick search...

But in this world, it is the only wealth in Lu Meng's memory.

It is conceivable that once another artificial intelligence core comes out, knowledgeable people will be crazy.

However, Lu Meng is not in a hurry to find it now.

The situation in the swamp has not yet been calmed down, so he can't take any action; he also doesn't want news to break out and cause additional variables here.

Moreover, technology hunters’ harvesting of artificial intelligence cores is ‘inefficient’, not because they are stupid.

In fact, their locations are all hidden, hard to find, and full of dangers. Even if Lu Meng knows the exact location, if he goes there with the power he has now, he may suffer heavy losses and come back defeated.

"Hello……"

Seeing Lu Meng sizing up the Wutan knife for a long time, looking appreciative, Seto on the other side couldn't help but speak.

She held up the straight knife in her hand and asked, "Is this your saber...I don't want it."

With Seto's eyes, she could certainly see that this ring-headed straight-edged sword was of extraordinary quality - it was like a work made by a scrap master from Kaiton City, and it was worth a lot of money.

In the Shark Kingdom, only the hundred-regiment guards who have made meritorious service or the famous title warriors can afford these 'imported goods'.

Although the quality of this new tangless knife is good, it is obviously not suitable for unknown people.

At the critical moment, the unknown man gave himself his precious sword. Although this was a proof of friendship among the warriors, Seto felt that he could not accept it.

There was a shadow person present before, so she could cooperate with Lu Meng as much as she wanted and be consistent with the outside world.

There were only two of them now, and with Seto's personality, she was still used to speaking out.

"Look at the knife inscription." Lu Meng took advantage of the inspiration and said casually while conceiving a new knife mold.

Hearing this, Seto lowered his head to look, and subconsciously said aloud: "Master Beiyu..."

She was stunned: "Did you hit me?"

She still remembered that Lu Meng had said before that Lu Beiyou was his former name in the Shark Kingdom.

Starting from the ‘cross’, leaving names on military and armor products has become a common habit among craftsmen on the mainland.

"Yeah." Lu Meng responded.

This is an old joke, and everyone who knows him well knows it.

That is to say, Seto would be surprised again when he went to the swamp and was 'disconnected' for too long.

——Of course, this is not the fault of the little princess.

Having studied under Bayan, she knows what this means.

The low level of armaments in the Kingdom of Shake has always been a worry for Bayan, especially high-end weapons and armor, which almost all rely on imports from the United City.

This is not a long-term solution.

It's okay for the Holy Kingdom, everyone is just the same now - the Shaq tribe is even more solid.

But what if one day, the Kingdom falls out with the United Cities again?

Those nobles and businessmen have never been charitable.

Therefore, the New Deal vigorously introduced technical talents, and armor and weapons dealers such as Yue Yu had room to survive, and initially cultivated the craftsman industry.

But forging technology to catch up with United City in a short period of time is a no-brainer.

As a result, Seto saw it now.

The Nameless One... No, Master Beiyou was actually able to forge a Kaidun city-level saber, and he could give it away to others, which shows that this was not the product of his accidental inspiration.

Lu Meng's level is already the same as that of the scrap masters.

As a princess, Seto thought from the perspective of the kingdom and for the first time began to think about winning over her.

After all, to be honest, the Sharks have no shortage of titled warriors.

But there has never been a scrap master.

There is no shortage of such craftsmen in the United Cities, let alone the Kingdom of Shake, except for Kaiton City and the capital Heft. They would also be treated politely in any other city-state.

Letting such a craftsman out to fight and kill...is it the wrong place to use it...

Seto suddenly realized that her understanding of the Nameless One was still too superficial.

Although he is a titled warrior, he actually does not need to be attached to the Shaker Kingdom at all.

Just like Alke.

Even without the title of Sword Master, he is still a well-known technology hunter in the mainland.

Even if Lu Meng is not a warrior of the kingdom, his personal value will not be diminished in any way.

Seto has seen it.

For example, just tonight, the Nameless One almost took the Shadow Man under his command, thus being able to mobilize the entire Water Tribe's swamp ninjas.

Coupled with Seokjin's own power...

Shadow Man is already a troublesome wanted criminal in the Shark Kingdom.

The threat, or influence, of the unknown is only high, not low.

In a sense, giving a title to such a person is no longer an award.

Rather, it is a means of coaxing.

When he thought of this, Seto felt calm.

Because... whatever she could think of, the teacher must have thought of it too.

Even so, the teacher still entrusted Lu Meng to travel far, which must have unique considerations.

For example, if the Nameless One can establish a foothold in the swamp, can Shizhen develop into another supplier of high-end weapons just by relying on his forging skills?

Even if the output is not as good as the Scrap Master Group in Kaiton City.

But at least it is a substitute.

To a certain extent, this can bring out the value of the unknown person better than trapping him in the Shaq Kingdom.

"There's one thing I didn't make clear." Just as the little princess was thinking wildly, Lu Meng finally put away the knife and said, "This knife is not just for you."

"It's more of a practice knife."

"Ah?" Seto remembered what Lu Meng said before, "Do you really want to teach me how to learn swordsmanship?"

She has been practicing with segmented axes.

"To be precise, it's [a machete]." Lu Meng's tone was calm, as if stating the facts, "I don't know anything else."

"This is another commission given to me by your teacher."

For a while, there was no verification.

It doesn't matter if Bayan takes the blame again.

Seeing Seto's confused look, he added:

"Because your [Heavy Weapon] talent is inherently bad, right?"

"In that case, why not try something else."

These words made Seto completely silent.

Of course she knows this.

It's just that I haven't been willing to admit it in my heart.

As a Shark, it is really not a glorious thing to be unable to use a segmented axe.

In particular, there is a segmented axe-shaped inscribed blade.

but……

What’s even more frightening is, what if I’m not just not suitable for the segmented axe?

If you are not suitable for any battle at all...

Such a possibility does not exist.

Seto had no way to face it, so he could only focus on the segmented axe.

"Anyway, you have no other choice now." Lu Meng said, "Our city is full of swamp people, and we are not equipped with any heavy weapons. Unless you want to go to Shark Village with your bare hands - how about your 'martial arts'? "

"Of course, if you want to learn boxing, I can also teach you..."

"It's better to have a knife."

Seto said quickly.

As a Shark, she really couldn't imagine going into battle empty-handed without weapons.

In addition to professional soldiers who will train some basic fighting skills, in the kingdom, being empty-handed is something that only hornless gangsters can do... although the same is true for teachers...

Although she doesn't discriminate, she still has a complex about weapons.

The moment Seto nodded.

In Lu Meng's field of vision, a panel that only he could see appeared.

Task interface.

On the progress bar of the "Teaching and Learning" achievement:

Kavin's [Life Skill: Weapon Forging] has reached the "Proficiency" level, and is not far from the "Proficiency" required for the achievement.

Lu Meng chuckled in his heart. It seemed that this apprentice of the Hornless Man had not relaxed at all after he left, and gradually improved his skills.

The enthusiasm is really low.

Come to Tieju store, a batch of new weapons with the name "Kavan" have been launched.

And as the 'personal disciple' of Master Beiyou, the product's popularity and added value will not be low.

The harder Kavin works.

The more coins the master saves, the more coins he saves.

And just below Kavin's progress bar.

A new progress bar appears:

[Name: Seto

Melee skills: machete

Progress: Not yet started]

By this time, Lu Meng had decided on his second student candidate.

That is Seto, the daughter of the Stone Demon and the princess of the Shake Kingdom.

Lu Meng had tried it before.

As long as it is recorded on the panel and the skills are taught by him, the person will improve step by step just like his own liver proficiency.

Therefore, even an ordinary hornless man like Calvin can enter the craftsman's industry through hard work.

As for Seto, it would be even more troublesome if he thought about it.

My current 'machete' skill is much stronger than the 'weapon forging' skill I had when teaching Cavin. Even if she does have any shortcomings, she can still make up for them.

Wait until both students' corresponding skills reach the 'mastery' level.

The achievements of this stage have been achieved, and Lu Meng's authority will be further improved, unlocking more module slots and new functions.

Thinking of this, Lu Meng looked at Seto with a hint of 'kindness' in his eyes unconsciously.

Seto: "?"

"Speaking of which, Ase," Lu Meng said, "have you ever felt... any discomfort in your body?"

"...Yes?" Seto admitted hesitantly, "I just seem a little groggy, maybe because I'm sleepy."

Only after the unknown person reminded her did she truly feel these strange things.

Before, it was just some eyelid twitching, but I could still keep my spirits up.

After all, Seto had just recovered from his injuries, and he had been in confrontation and tension all night. His energy was consumed faster, which was normal, so he didn't care.

"You must be sleepy." Lu Meng didn't say much, "Go to bed early."

"Whether you practice sword practice or not, we'll talk about the rest tomorrow."

The spores in the tin shack have been burned by fire and ventilated, and are now harmless.

Even because of an explosion, the mosquitoes in the house have now been wiped out, making it more comfortable.

Because he was really sleepy, Seto didn't have time to think too much and walked back to the room by himself.

Before closing the door, Lu Meng heard a muffled sound like a heavy object falling to the ground, followed by the sound of even breathing.

"What a careless child." He waited for a moment, shook his head, and went to close the door.

At the last moment when the door is closed, you can catch a glimpse of the little princess on the bed, holding the scabbard and sleeping soundly.

Then, Lu Meng stood upwind of an open space.

He groped for a moment with his hands on his head and took out something.

At this moment, a rust-colored helmet appeared in his hand as if a curtain had been lifted.

——The protective gear of the swamp ninja.

Also a respiratory mask.

"Shadow Man..." Lu Meng chuckled.

He exhaled a stream of turbid air, and it wasn't until this moment that he took a deep breath.