Seizing the BOSS Template at the Start

Chapter 209: Chapter 131: A New Era Is Coming

”You can return anytime, where’s your master?”

Baiyi patted Luoning’s head. The little girl seemed to have grown taller again. In two more years, Luoning would also reach adulthood.

In a post-apocalyptic era like this, fifteen was defined as adulthood, whether for boys or girls.

If not for the low birth rate of other races in this world, how could the Federation merely have eight billion intelligent beings?

After all, in this era, the cost of raising children was not high. Schooling was free, and good grades even earned Gold Coin rewards.

Housing rent was very low, and if not demanding tasty food, two Copper Coins per pound was enough for anyone to survive.

”Lord City Lord.”

A gentle voice sounded. Before Luoning could reply, Aisha walked out.

”Let’s do this. The two shops next to the Dawn Potion Shop can be opened up. Later, you all can move there. Things are a bit complicated, this...”

Baiyi explained Aileen’s situation to Aisha.

In Aisha’s surprised gaze, this matter was easily settled.

After all, the location of the Dawn Potion Shop was good, and it was bustling. Plus, with two Golden Middle Tier living together, there could be some interaction.

The group returned to the potion shop. Luoning pushed open the door and took out a large Crystal Ball from the Space Ring, excitedly running to her stall.

Bang~

Placing the Crystal Ball on the table, Luoning happily glanced around, ”It’s so good, we’re back again.”

She had followed Baiyi to this shop for a year now. After a year, she still felt a sense of belonging here, more so than the splendid City Lord’s Mansion. She preferred here.

Aileen was a bit dazed; how could a working person like the company?

Entering somewhat sullenly, she skillfully sat at the counter, resting her chin on both hands and instantly reverting to work mode.

Baiyi smiled and said, ”Please wait a moment, I’ll go and discuss with the two families next door.”

With that, he took ten minutes, and the two shop owners were quite willing to vacate their premises and indicated no need for compensation.

However, Baiyi still arranged new shops for them through the Ministry of Finance. Although it wasn’t much to cheat those two shops, a Lord City Lord cheating his own citizens was something even Sabo wouldn’t do.

Because strictly speaking, these merchants also belonged to their assets. Properly arranging these assets could create greater wealth.

”Or, open up the side ones and renovate according to Aileen and Luoning’s requirements.”

As Baiyi spoke, the sound of skeletons colliding came from the assembly line.

The efficiency of the Undead was indeed high.

Baiyi didn’t look much, as he had many things to handle. Seeing the arrangements were almost done.

”Please wait on your work. I need to make some preparations.” Baiyi walked back to the laboratory.

It wasn’t that he disliked the City Lord’s Mansion; it’s just he was more accustomed to living here. Perhaps in the future, he might move to the City Lord’s Mansion, but not now.

He took out the method for making the Plague Doctor Set and studied it carefully. Luoning’s Curse Resistance wasn’t high, so good protection was needed.

Should danger occur, it would be a significant loss for Dawn.

When the panel displayed the skill of the Plague Doctor Set, Baiyi used only one skill point to max out the skill level.

Preparing materials, he started making Luoning’s version.

[You crafted Golden-level Equipment, Plague Doctor Set III, Experience Value +10000, Extra Experience Points +10000.]

Baiyi looked at the set of luxurious yellow-themed outfit in his hand, nodded with satisfaction. This style was clearly not the typical Plague Doctor style.

Nonetheless, it didn’t matter, with maxed skill level, retaining attributes while changing the style was quite simple.

Handing the item to Luoning, he briefly explained the attributes as Baiyi returned to the laboratory under Aileen’s [No gift received] resentful gaze.

He needed to organize some data; mechanical enhancements required his personal attention. L-type enhancements were for tanks and meat shields, M-type enhancements for Assassins, while mechanical enhancements provided remote firepower coverage.

Baiyi’s prepared enhancements were just basic; now planning was needed to determine what to equip soldiers with.

Mechanical modifications weren’t difficult, at least not as expensive as mecha.

Simply use the Exoskeleton Device to connect their nervous systems, then increase firepower within the limits the Exoskeleton can bear.

In Baiyi’s vision, the Exoskeleton could be equipped with many heavy weapons: Gatling on the left hand, Energy Cannon on the right hand, grenades, small missiles on the back, and even tiny mechanical swarms.

What Baiyi now needs to plan are these weapons—L-type and M-type are for melee; a long-range unit is needed with sufficient firepower and melee battle capability once ammunition and energy run out.

Multipurpose warriors are expensive but have no side effects, because these individuals originally had no potential.

[Public test countdown: 5 days 12 hours.]

With a glance at the players’ countdown.

Baiyi began manufacturing the Exoskeleton Mechanical Device.

[You crafted Exoskeleton Mechanical Device, Experience Value +500, Extra Experience Points +500.]

[Name: Exoskeleton Mechanism.

Attributes: Mechanical modification device.

Effect: Fixed body attributes: Power 180, Speed 120, Endurance 100, built-in auxiliary AI.

Equipment Requirements: Power, Endurance 11+.

Evaluation: Powerful auxiliary device, this is the strength of machinery.

Price: 2000 Gold Coins.]

Baiyi was quite satisfied with this Exoskeleton. With these attributes, even without additional firepower, it was already strong. Plus, it was not picky; anyone reaching Bronze Level could adapt.