Chapter 59: Weapons stained with excrement, whoever touches them dies.
Shu Qingqing had already set her sights on Rose and Star, numbered 233 and 555, as soon as the competition started.
The live broadcast screen is divided into three parts. Two large screens are placed side by side on the left and right, directly facing the roses and stars, while a smaller screen in the lower right corner is facing Shu Qingqing herself.
She made the same confused expression as the viewers in the live stream and leaned closer to look at the screen where Xingxing was.
Watching him still poking at that yellowish-green lump with a twig, his mouth twitching almost to his chin, he asked uncertainly with difficulty, "This isn't... my dissertation defense, is it?"
[Qingqing, be confident. Remove "couldn't be." This is your thesis defense, and it's the kind of thing the giant white-tailed bird poops like the most. I can smell it through the screen... ugh.]
[Ugh, what's going on here? I came for the clips of the two goofy duo edited by the streamer, but this opening screen is like a bolt from the blue!!]
Shu Qingqing hadn't expected this, but seeing the increasing number of viewers in the live stream, she forced herself to suppress her disgust and thoughtfully blurred out the things Xingxing had made with tree branches, so as not to continue poisoning the eyes of the live stream viewers.
During this time, Xingxing also called back Qiao Mei, who was standing far away with her nose pinched, on the screen and told her that this was the white-tailed giant bird's defense.
"The semi-finals are definitely not as easy to survive as the preliminary rounds. This round will only leave 300 people, so it's always good to have an extra layer of insurance. Do you want to join in?"
As Qiao Mei looked at the stars and spoke, she took the stick, still damp from her thesis defense, and pointed it in her direction. Qiao Mei quickly took a few steps back and waved her hand in refusal.
"No, no, no, no, that's unnecessary. But what are you planning to do with this defense? We'll be using mechs to fight the enemy, so using something like this, which is a bit disgusting but not very damaging, won't be of much use, right?"
The comments in the live stream shared the same thought as Qiao Mei.
[Rose is right. This kind of defense is utterly insignificant in front of a massive mech. Star's twisted thinking is probably misguided.]
[I second that proposal!]
Looking at Xingxing's confident expression, Shu Qingqing felt that it wouldn't be that simple.
Seeing that the trend in the live stream was starting to shift towards betting, Shu Qingqing remembered how she had made a fortune before and decided to start betting and voting again.
"Alright, now that we've got this atmosphere, it would be a shame not to have a vote. Come on, place your bets! Since this is the semi-final, it's a bit more prestigious than the preliminary round. If you think Xingxingjian's presentation will be very effective, please type 1 to vote; if not, please type 2."
This time it was pretty much the same as the last one. Although some viewers in the live stream had learned their lesson from the bet, they still felt that Xingxing's defense couldn't compare to the melee weapons mounted on the mecha. Most of them still deducted 2 votes.
On the screen, Xingxing, whose prize had already been used as a wager, picked up another pile of poop, wrapped it up contentedly with a large leaf, and then stored it in the personal terminal.
Seeing this, Qiao Mei silently pitied Xingxing's computer. A few seconds later, the map on the computer bracelet indicated that the poison circle was shrinking again, and they needed to change positions.
Looking at the red dots that were quite far from their current location and surrounded by many enemies, Qiao Mei's expression turned serious. She knew that simply hiding wouldn't be enough anymore.
After looking at the surrounding terrain and the towering trees that almost blocked out the sky, she quietly told Xingxing about the plan she had initially come up with.
After listening, Xingxing stroked her chin, looked up at the thriving giant tree overhead, which was at least two or three meters tall, and nodded.
"Sure, but will it be inconvenient when we switch mechs? Your Flying Ape Mech is only at the B-level. If you want to summon it in mid-air and get in in time, the chances are slim and it's quite risky."
Qiao Mei blinked her golden eyes, which resembled a young boy's, and looked at Xingxing, whose face was already showing worry. She patted him on the shoulder and said, "Trust me, I have a way that is 100% guaranteed not to fail. Just do it."
Xingxing had at least cooperated with Qiao Mei in one round of competition and had indeed made it to the semi-finals. After hearing her assurances, although she still didn't quite understand where her confidence came from, she chose to believe her.
After walking with Qiao Mei to a place with many red dots around them, where they were bound to run into many enemies, he released his Goddess Mech and let Qiao Mei get on.
Then, from the equipment she had previously obtained from Camellia, she found a piece of equipment called Dragonfly Wings and installed it on the Goddess Mecha.
The Goddess Mecha was already very beautiful, and after being fitted with dragonfly wings, it looked a lot like the elves that Qiao Mei had heard about in modern times.
However, dragonfly wings are relatively small and cannot support a behemoth like the Goddess Mecha for very long.
Not only Xingxing knew this, but some hidden big shots in Shu Qingqing's live stream also realized it.
Expert A: [Given their reckless attitude, even if they continue to play passively, it's unlikely they'll make it to the final rounds.]
Boss B: [Indeed, both of their mechs are so weak, only ordinary B-grade. Plus, Xingxing is currently using the Goddess Mech's energy to power the Dragonfly Wings. When the Dragonfly Wings can't take it anymore and break down, the excessive energy usage could directly cause the mechs to suffer 80% damage.]
Eighty percent is equivalent to being scrapped. Unless it's an A+ grade mech, it might be able to hold on, but a B grade mech is basically doomed.
After reading the two big shots' statements, Shu Qingqing couldn't help but feel worried for Rose and Star.
However, the two were quite lucky. With the dragonfly wings, the Goddess Mech flew high in the sky and indeed missed many enemies that should have collided with them.
But soon, a thick fog began to rise over the primeval forest.
The quantum computer map, which could accurately pinpoint the enemy's location, has become ineffective. In this situation, it is not suitable to launch a long-range attack; close combat is the better option.
Qiao Mei told Xingxing to stop first and remove the cannons and guns mounted on the arms of the Goddess Mecha.
Xingxing seemed to share her thoughts, opening the supply pack and changing weapons before she could speak.
That is, after he replaced the cold blade and grappling hook, for some reason, he took out his thesis, which he had previously wrapped in a large leaf.
Then, he opened the large leaf and, as if applying oil to a weapon, began to smear that foul-smelling, visually striking yellowish-green substance onto the weapon!
Joe's eyes widened like saucers: "What are you doing...?"
Xingxing flashed a greasy, wicked smile, then swung the smeared Cold Blade and grappling hook at the same time, confidently replying, "This is called 'weapon covered in shit,' whoever touches it dies! I'm not bragging, but this move will absolutely terrify the enemy!"
Xingxing: (Holds up her thesis defense and waves it around wildly) Hahahaha, I'm not human anymore!
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