Chapter 12
Although the professor gave a hint, it was part of the test after all, so there was not much information left. After weighing the data provided by Xiao G, Jiang Xiangyang finally chose a cave three kilometers away from the main route.
This is also the result of consultation with the business community.
So the scenario is as follows:
Jiang Xiangyang: "Why don't we take this road? I've seen a fork in this road that leads directly to balabalabla. If you don't think it's feasible, we can choose other routes, such as -"
Shang Yi: "Okay."
Jiang Xiangyang: “…”
Because it was not far from the main route, there was a possibility of competition with others. Jiang Xiangyang had originally prepared for the possibility of being rejected by Shang Yi, and had also thought that if this route did not work, he still had a lot of alternative routes for his teammates to choose from. However, he did not expect Shang Yi to answer so readily.
...I always feel that the hard sweat I shed while searching for information all night has been ruthlessly evaporated into a beautiful cloud in the sky.
Although he had only been fighting for the conditions proposed by the professor before, he had not thought about teaming up with others.
While driving, Shang Yi always stayed three meters behind him, neither too close nor too far, but it was difficult to talk directly. Thinking that this was probably what Shang Yi meant, Jiang Xiangyang couldn't help but sigh.
"When did Yangyang become such a chatterbox?" The little ball balanced its body weight and landed on his head.
Jiang Xiangyang: "Chatterbox?"
Little Ball: “Yeah.”
Jiang Xiangyang carefully recalled his usual behavior and the way he had just spoken. It seemed to be true, and he was a little unsure of his own thoughts: "Maybe it's the first time I'm teaming up with someone in a class competition. I want to leave a good impression on them. Maybe we can become regular partners in the future."
"Even if it's a class competition, Yangyang can still place among the top on his own." This isn't an exaggeration, but a fact summed up after so many class competitions. Little Ball shook his ears, thinking more realistically, "The opponent's ability is unknown. It's impossible to confirm whether teaming up with them will benefit Yangyang or hinder him."
Jiang Xiangyang: "Well, I really don't know how strong he is, but he shouldn't be too bad. If there's anything good about him... he's handsome."
The little ball was stunned, its electronic eyes blinking: "Huh?"
Jiang Xiangyang hesitated for a moment, pretending to be embarrassed: "It's pleasing to the eyes."
“…”
Seeing the little ball looking like it couldn't react again, Jiang Xiangyang chuckled. He picked it up with one hand and stroked its round little head like a stuffed animal. With his other hand, he held the control device and deftly dodged obstacles. His eyes were as clear as usual. "It's convenient to be alone, but it would be nice to have a partner."
In a place where the sound of conversation could not reach, the man sat upright in the driver's seat, his eyes slightly closed, and a small fan-like shadow fell under his eyelids. He looked like he was taking a nap, but the moment Jiang Xiangyang moved, his idle hand beside him suddenly moved at an invisible speed, easily avoiding the stone wall in front of him, and continued to follow Jiang Xiangyang.
Releasing the control device, the automatic navigation started again, but the energy tank next to it was emitting a faint red light, indicating that the remaining energy was only enough to follow a flat route without twists and turns.
The eyes that Jiang Xiangyang remembered so vividly after just one visit did not open. The man's back was straight, his jaw slightly lowered, and he seemed unaware of what was happening around him.
When they reached the deeper part of the cave, they finally saw the first fork in the road. Jiang Xiangyang stopped and, without looking behind him, said to the man, "There's danger ahead, be on guard."
In less than a second, the man's response came through the communication channel.
"Um."
Easy to understand, simple and straightforward.
Out of duty, Jiang Xiangyang gave a brief account of the situation: "There are many native creatures on Dikuang Star. In order not to disrupt the ecological balance here, we must minimize casualties on both sides. However, if we encounter an extremely brutal species, don't hesitate..."
He paused and was about to move his hand holding the joystick, but the sound of a bombing rang out at the same time, ten meters in front of Jiang Xiangyang's right.
When the smoke cleared, the artillery fire went straight into the monster's open mouth, blasting it through.
Jiang Xiangyang: "...Yeah, that's it."
The man nodded and obediently took his hand off the attack mode button.
The little ball praised, "This guy is so amazing, his reaction is even faster than Yangyang's." In its inherent judgment, everything about Jiang Xiangyang is the best, unless it encounters a direct comparison.
"My reaction test was only seventh in the whole school," Jiang Xiangyang said casually. He noticed the place where the monster's body was dismembered, opened the communication, and asked Shang Yi: "The width of your laser concentration is not right. Is there not enough energy... and you didn't use the mecha provided by the school?"
The attack just now lasted only a moment, but Jiang Xiangyang still noticed the details. The man tapped the operating table with his knuckles, a thoughtful look in his eyes. He didn't deny it and replied lightly, "It's more convenient to use it yourself."
Jiang Xiangyang closed the communication channel and looked at the small ball with disbelief in his eyes: "This is the first time he has spoken more than five words."
The little ball covered his face with his paws: "Yangyang, others don't have language barriers, you don't have to be like this..."
Jiang Xiangyang closed the communication, and Shang Yi naturally thought that the other party did not intend to continue the conversation. A look of distress appeared on his cold face again. It was not until he received the request to confirm the energy transfer that his rock-hard heart finally began to ripple.
His slender, beautiful fingers tapped the console again, but he didn't click to confirm. At this time, the communication channel rang again, echoing with the young man's clear and normal voice.
"It's hard to predict what kind of danger we'll encounter, but the energy consumption will be quite high. Let's collect some crystal sources along the way to replenish the mecha's energy. I'll collect them, and you'll cover for me. How about that?"
There was no attempt to get closer in his words, nor was there any intention to take the opportunity to cast a wide net to win favors. He just considered the situation and put both parties on the same side.
After a long pause, the man replied, "Yeah."
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