Chapter 180 Shopping
People come and go in front of the various shops. "What does that over there sell?"
Two very eye-catching shops; I hadn't seen them before.
Bo Chuan knew a lot about these things. "The silver-white one is for buying mechanical supplies, including mechs and such."
The white, gold-trimmed decoration next to it is the Jin family's research lab. The items inside are not fixed; those that don't qualify for auction are usually sold in shops like this.
So the selection is quite varied; they'll take whatever comes their way. However, they do accept custom orders, as long as you're willing to pay the right price.
Bo Chuan knew that Gu Qing's inquiry meant she was interested, so he skipped the previous stores and went straight to the entrance of these two stores.
Next to the silver-white shop stands a three-story-tall mecha, which is black, white and red, looking both awe-inspiring and eye-catching.
"Bo Chuan, can you pilot a mecha?"
Bo Chuan laughed when he heard this. "Although mechs can't explore planets, they can perform rescue and combat missions."
"Your husband, as a commander of such a high rank, only engages in land reclamation to accumulate resources and support the legion. Protecting the safety of the Federation's people is our duty. How could I not know how to use mechs?"
Gu Qing thought about it and realized that it was true. Although the Empire and the Federation on the other side of the Federation seemed to be at peace now, there were actually constant frictions between them.
There are also some extraterrestrial creatures that often get lost here. These border guards clear out a lot of them every year. Otherwise, if clearing land is so profitable, why can't others come here?
Seeing Gu Qing staring at the mecha without saying a word, Bo Chuan suggested, "Why don't you go in and take a look? You can buy an abridged version to play with yourself."
"Am I good enough to play?" She knew that mechs required a high level of mental strength.
Bo Chuan suppressed a laugh and said, "You can play the children's version. It has lower requirements and is easier to operate."
Gu Qing glared at him for looking like that. "You'd better hold back your laughter, or I'll buy one and let you play with it in front of me."
Although Gu Qing felt a little embarrassed, she actually really wanted to have some fun.
Bo Chuan naturally understood, and pulled her inside.
"It is an honor to have Master Gu and Commander Bo grace our humble abode with their presence." The shopkeeper was an older man wearing a single-lensed glasses.
Bo Chuan is now the leader of this planet, so it's impossible for anyone opening a shop here not to know him. That's why the shop's staff are exceptionally attentive and considerate.
"What kind of mecha would you two like to see? Is it for combat, for performance, for training, or for viewing?"
Gu Qing looked at the mecha models in the various glass cases. They were all different colors, but they all displayed the violent aesthetics that they should have.
"I want the kind of mechs used for pre-training." Bo Chuan was quite knowledgeable about these things, while Gu Qing was just looking at them.
"Then you two can come over here and take a look. This place is especially suitable for beginners, as it has lower requirements for mental strength and reaction speed."
However, the mechs are extremely safe; even when attacked by a normal A-class combat mech, they can protect the pilot's life.
Furthermore, these mechs don't require much attention to concealment, so there's a wide variety of color schemes available. You can choose your favorite.
Following his introduction, Gu Qing immediately took a liking to a mecha with a light blue main color, which looked more delicate than the mecha next to it.
The joints are decorated with blue and white wave patterns. Perhaps due to light refraction, the mecha has a matte texture that is very appealing.
"What are the materials used for this mecha?" Bo Chuan reached out and gently tapped the glass cover.
The man smiled and stepped forward to begin his introduction, "This mech was designed entirely according to combat requirements, but it was only when we tried to use it that we discovered it consumed a huge amount of energy but lacked sufficient attack power."
Its defensive capabilities are also somewhat weaker than similar products; after all, no one can afford to sustain an energy shield that consumes so much power.
Even the boss said that no one can afford to waste any more energy; the energy consumption is truly enormous.
As expected, the boss's next words proved it: "Crystal cores below level 6 can only perform normal activities, but fortunately, they don't require much mental strength or control, since most of them are driven by crystal cores."
As the boss introduced the machine, he displayed its data. Bo Chuan examined the projected information closely.
Gu Qing didn't quite understand some of their professional terminology. The only thing she understood was that this thing consumed crystal cores, but unlike others, she always used crystal cores to increase her proficiency.
Few purifiers are like her, meticulously draining their spiritual energy every day, as that is inherently uncomfortable.
Over time, even conscious spiritual entities can rebel, so although Gu Qing's level is low, she has accumulated quite a few purification crystal cores.
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