Chapter 535: Kristen’s Project (1/2)

Chapter 535: Kristen’s Project

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

There were many, many things that Ye Chong needed to attend to.

Shooting practice was absolutely necessary. If he could become an effective long range attacker, he would no longer be so helpless against shooters, especially when he was in his mech. This skill was crucial for his survival, and must be prioritized above all else.

Modifying his base was a massive and long term operation. With a basic defense system in place, his safety was at least not a concern. This job can be delayed for later.

Studying the contents of the three chips from Kui was an equally long and laborious effort. There was so much knowledge in those chips that Ye Chong could not possibly hope to master them all in his lifetime. Nevertheless, he had no choice, for he needed to get back home. How could he stay here? Mu, Shang, Rui Bing, the Sang Tribe … Ye Chong suddenly realized that he was no longer the isolated and lonely young man he once was.

He must return, no matter what it takes! Ye Chong tightened his fists, his gaze determined. No matter how long it would take, no matter how much work it would require, he will return to them.

Compared to these three tasks, the rest were not as important. He did not need to socialize or bow down to another person's wishes. He only needed to do his research in his base, by himself.

Ye Chong exhaled deeply. There was work to be done. It was no use for him to ruminate on his thoughts.

Ye Chong thought that the planet he landed on was very interesting. The place had an abundance of natural resources and lifeforms. There was enough energy here to mass produce energy crystals. This was the reason native plants were highly compatible with pure energy, and why the planet had highly advanced energy manipulation technology. Nevertheless, Ye Chong found that the technology here had developed in an unusual way. Their theories and other fundamental research works were much too primitive compared to energy manipulation technology.

There was also a very significant weakness in this place – there were no metals. The plants here had excellent physical properties, but they were still plant based material, limited by what plant cells could achieve. There was no expertise like alchemy to harvest the plants in a more scalable manner. In fact, the natives gathered their plant materials by simply harvesting them from nature. Ye Chong thought it was a very backward method.

Ye Chong's extensive knowledge allowed him to assess the local technology from a wider perspective.

Of course, in the end, all of these were not relevant to him. He could not be bothered to get involved. What he needed to do now was improve his own situation through the resources available to him. Abruptly, he had a feeling that this was just like the game he had once played with Mu and Shang. He was biding his time in a secluded place, strengthening himself, until the time came for him to strike out.

Ye Chong reminisced on his difficult but fulfilling days. A thin smile brightened on his face, as he felt a warm, eager sensation bubbling within him.

Let them see, he will be back soon enough.

…

A month passed quickly enough. It was time for Ye Chong's trade with Sun Sieha.

Sun Sieha came as planned. Together with him was an old man with white hair – Master Karu.

This was the first time for both of them in visiting Ye Chong's manor. Master Karu looked around curiously. Most of the buildings had been modified by Ye Chong such that they no longer fit into the leisurely nature of the manor. Sun Sieha controlled himself more, but his occasional wandering gaze betrayed his own curiosity towards this place.

Sun Sieha was naturally accompanied by his guards. However, he also knew that Ye Chong did not like many visitors. Thus, he only brought five of them. The way they conducted themselves suggested that they were all Level 8 shooters.

”You're here,” Ye Chong greeted the King nonchalantly.

Sun Sieha did not behave like the King he had become. He only nodded back in an equally casual manner, ”Yes, I am.”

That the two of them would speak to each other so casually surprised Master Karu and the guards. Master Karu knew Sun Sieha well enough to know that the King was a very strict person who would only be more amenable towards truly capable people. However, this degree of friendliness was a little too much …

The guards were also shocked. Their immediate suspicion was that the young man might be His Majesty's illegitimate son! However, when they saw Sha Ya, they immediately tightened their guard. A Level 8 shooter can pose a serious threat to His Majesty! They quickly surrounded the King to protect him.

Sun Sieha was annoyed by their overreaction. He waved them away unhappily, ”Stand down.”

He then turned to Ye Chong with a smile and asked, ”Are they ready?”

”Yes,” Ye Chong nodded and pointed towards two huge boxes casually placed under a tree. The boxes were elegantly designed, caved with many intricate patterns. These two boxes were Kristen's work. As Ye Chong's first assignment to her, she dared not slack on her job. She chose the materials herself, and added many decorations on the side. The boxes ended up looking like fine artwork.

Sun Sieha took a glance at the two boxes and nodded. Two guards immediately went for the boxes.

”Pay up,” Ye Chong put out his hand without delay.

Sun Sieha looked a little helpless as he replied, ”Here you go.”

Master Karu watched their interaction with amusement. He had never seen anyone speak to the King like this. The young man did not seem afraid of His Majesty at all.

”This is Master Karu, Eastern Cloud's most prestigious weaponsmith. He asked to be introduced to you, so here he is now,” Sun Sieha made the introductions.

Master Karu smiled gently, his wrinkles showing underneath his smile, ”I wouldn't call myself Master in front of this great talent, Master Ye. I am here to learn from you.”

”You are too kind,” Ye Chong responded out of courtesy.

Sun Sieha said to them, ”Enjoy yourselves then. I won't be bothering you. Sigh, what a carefree life you have, I'm just jealous of you.”

Sun Sieha then took his guards with him and left Ye Chong's manor.

Master Karu asked carefully, ”May I visit your workshop? I've tons of questions regarding the cannon array you made.”

”Sure,” Ye Chong replied after some thought.

Ye Chong brought Master Karu to a red and white colored building. ”This is my workshop,” Ye Chong introduced. Having learned his lesson, Ye Chong had prepared this particular building for his cover. Everything inside were normal equipment that locals used to build their weapons. In fact, Ye Chong rarely came here himself. It was Kristen who frequented the place often. She had bought most of the equipment in here.

Thus, when Ye Chong brought Master Karu into the building, he surprised Kristen, who was working inside. The woman was quick to notice that the old man was no ordinary person.

”Teacher,” Kristen greeted Ye Chong, as was proper. Ever since she witnessed Ye Chong's prowess in battle, she never behaved arrogantly towards him again.

”Ye Chong's student?” Master Karu thought to himself, intrigued. Kristen's beauty also led him to consider a possibility – could this cold, young man actually be interested in beautiful women? The thought came and passed.