"Black Grandfather! Tree-man Beta and Shaman have left the aircraft."
"You handle it. I have a work meeting on my end. In principle, as long as they don't harm the humans inside the fortress, surveillance is sufficient."
After Black Instructor finished speaking, there was no more sound.
Wang Ji Xuan probed with his spiritual consciousness and discovered that this old man was tapping his fingers in the air, but there was no projection display in front of him.
'Another interface that only Black Grandfather can see?'
'Black Grandfather, this kind of semi-human mecha, is fundamentally different from Peony, this kind of fully autonomous mechanical body, but their machine forms are relatively similar.'
'Amazing technology.'
Wang Daochang nimbly put on his X-armor and activated the stealth device.
He wasn't very interested in that Shaman, but he was very interested in Tree-man Beta.
If possible, he would find a way to take action appropriately and collect some of the branches and leaves trimmed from Tree-man Beta to determine their specific value.
Wang Ji Xuan had just gone out...
Eh?
He turned his head to look at that loyal wingman R99 Peony, with her dark golden long hair and perfect female figure, who was honestly squatting outside the door in the sandpit, vigilantly watching everywhere...
'Doesn't look very smart.'
Wang Daochang dismissed the idea of taking his wingman on the mission and darted into the desert, crouching low.
Peony turned her head to look in the direction Wang Ji Xuan left, and then continued to execute the order she had received earlier, squatting in the sandpit to do guard duty.
The core logic of a loyal wingman has three parts.
First, protect the superior.
Second, obey the superior's orders.
Third, when the first two principles conflict, the first principle is the core principle.
This is significantly different from the core three principles of civilian autonomous machines, also known as the famous Three Laws of Robotics.
......
The desert is arid and receives little rain. Most of the time, the sky is clear, with stars at night and a scorching sun during the day.
Shaman glanced at the big sun in the sky, pursed her lips, frowned, and muttered a few complaints.
Because the two were not good at infiltration and investigation, they were only equipped with holographic belts and spiritual energy shielding devices. Now, they only needed to get slightly closer to the surface camp of Fortress 82 to facilitate her using her own abilities to investigate.
"Let's do it here; the distance should be enough."
Shaman raised her hand to wipe away the hot sweat and said with resentment:
"Such a small allowance for a month, and we still have to risk our lives. It's really hard!"
Tree-man Beta asked, "Are you sure it's here?"
"Yes."
"Then I'll take root, goo goo goo."
Tree-man Beta put his legs together and slowly inserted them into the sand. In just a few breaths, capillary-like root networks formed below the sand dune.
These roots extended downward and outward.
This is Tree-man Beta's third unique skill!
Tree-man Beta can use this method to observe the slightest disturbance within a three-hundred-meter radius. Moreover, the longer he takes root, the more these roots will grow, and the further the range of detection will be.
This sounds a bit impractical. Each preparation takes a long time, and it can only be done on natural terrain. He is helpless when encountering cement or metal surfaces.
However, when investigating the underground caves of Blade Beast groups, Tree-man Beta can often exert some unique effects with his third unique skill.
His first and second unique skills are even more 'powerful'.
[First Unique Skill: Photosynthesis].
As long as there is light and air, he will not feel hunger and can also improve the oxygen content of the surrounding environment.
[Second Unique Skill: Emergency Food].
This is not about him picking some bark and boiling it in water.
Tree-man Beta can sprout branches from his head, arms, and back. These branches can be grafted with fruit tree branches or vines. He can use spiritual energy to nourish them, allowing these branches and vines to quickly bloom and bear fruit. He can harvest a large amount of fruits and vegetables in two hours, providing repeated later supplies.
These three unique skills are Tree-man Beta's three signature moves, allowing him to firmly hold the position of the number one logistician in Aunt Dragonfly's investigation team.
—Although he is the only logistician.
"The moisture content in the soil is so low."
Tree-man Beta took out a bottle of mineral water he carried with him, tilted his head back and took two gulps, then squatted down, deactivated his optical stealth, and maintained his spiritual energy shielding.
The 'hair' on his head began to grow continuously, and soon there were branches, like small willow trees, supporting a patch of green shade.
Tree-man Beta took out a cushion from his backpack and made a gesture of invitation to Shaman.
Shaman muttered, "Did you have to prepare so thoroughly?"
"I am the logistician; this is what I should do," Tree-man Beta quickly explained, "Please don't misunderstand. I am not interested in normal human females. My current method of reproduction is asexual reproduction."
Shaman rolled her eyes, sat cross-legged on the cushion, facing the surface camp of Fortress 82 across the sand dune.
She played with the crystal ball in her hands, her movements were graceful and smooth, and her beautiful face had a bit of sacredness, constantly humming.
Not far behind them, Wang Ji Xuan quietly approached within a ten-meter range.
Wang Ji Xuan squinted and stared at Shaman... and the back of Tree-man Beta beside her.
Branches full of spiritual power!
I just don't know if the spiritual power will immediately dissipate if these branches are plucked from his head.
Wang Daochang pondered for a few moments, squatted down, and thought carefully.
That Shaman...
Wang Ji Xuan took a few glances with his spiritual consciousness and immediately understood.
She is a telekinetic esper among the four categories. At this moment, some wave patterns are blooming in the center of her eyebrows. Some of the wave patterns merged into the crystal ball, gaining a certain amplification, and spread to the fortress's surface military camp.
Soon, Shaman's slender body trembled slightly, and suddenly began to mutter constantly.
Tree-man Beta took out a recording pen and pointed it at Shaman's mouth.
Shaman's voice was sometimes low and sometimes cheerful, saying in different tones:
"Alas, I don't know if that damned Minister of Biology, Hama Nagi, will be sentenced to death."
"The death penalty is unlikely, right? Maybe he will be shot in the back in prison and then announced as a suicide. This has a lower political risk."
"She actually let an esper control our commander."
"Alas, the commander committed suicide after breaking free from this restraint. I don't know who the new commander will be. I heard that the governor is also going to resign to take the blame. It's all the fault of those trash espers. Why should the governor bear it?"
Shaman paused, her arm stretched forward and held flat, and the crystal ball in her palm slowly levitated.
The range of her investigation became a little further, and she repeated again:
"The X-armor of the special operations team is so cool!"
"Yes, they really look like demons walking out of hell. One person eliminated dozens of espers, including several C-level espers."
"Seeing that the war zone is still developing this high-end combat power, I'm relieved. Maybe we can really create a miniaturized terrifying mecha and kill all the King-level Blade Beasts."
"Not optimistic. We still have too little intelligence about the Blade Beast groups."
"It's just that our military ranks are relatively low, and we have less access to intelligence. The higher-ups may have already figured out where the Blade Beast groups came from, but they are just afraid of causing panic and haven't announced it. Let's keep working hard..."
Shaman repeated constantly, while Beta provided shade and recorded.
Wang Ji Xuan couldn't help but want to laugh a little.
This method of investigation is a bit similar to the use of spiritual consciousness. Every telekinetic esper has the opportunity to develop spiritual consciousness, but they don't have this kind of cultivation method or this kind of path.
At this moment, Wang Daochang still wants to find a way to pluck some branches from Tree-man Beta's head.
How to operate?
Directly taking action is a bit unstable. Although the X-armor is not connected to the Black Storm, there is a Captain Dragonfly two hundred meters behind these two people.
I don't know what Captain Dragonfly's ability is, but Bristle Bear and Black Instructor have both said that she is a bit terrifying.
Wang Ji Xuan also remembered the huge ice and fire ball that fell from the sky.
'Cannot be underestimated.'
Wang Ji Xuan raised his left arm, activated a small projection screen, and operated for a while before entering the garrison command system of Fortress 82.
Because he didn't know how to command, Wang Ji Xuan didn't mess around, but found an officer on duty on the surface and sent a few messages.
A few minutes later, more than a dozen quadcopter drones took off from the base and headed to the periphery for investigation.
Two drones flew towards Shaman and Tree-man Beta.
Wang Ji Xuan's X-armor automatically connected to these two drones and activated two rapid-firing machine guns.
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"There are drones!" Tree-man Beta shouted anxiously.
"Get down!"
Not far in front, Tree-man Beta and Shaman lay down at the same time. The holographic belts worked simultaneously, and the two immediately became optically invisible, and the surrounding light became a bit dim.
Shaman suddenly kicked Beta: "Look at the top of your head!"
The branches that Tree-man had just grown were now exploding outwards and were not within the holographic coverage of the holographic belt.
In the desert background, this clump of green was particularly conspicuous.
Beta decisively took out the military dagger he carried with him, slashed it over his head, and then dug the soil with both hands, quickly burying those branches.
The drones had actually discovered them;
However, Wang Daochang chose to clear the drone's real-time data, helping them hide, and let the drones fly away near the two's hiding place.
Wang Daochang waited quietly, his heart burning.
Shaman and Tree-man didn't investigate much. After the drones flew away, the two carefully returned to the aircraft.
After they bypassed a sand dune on one side, Wang Ji Xuan went straight forward, pulled out those branches, attached a Demon Suppression Talisman, completely wrapped them with qi, and turned around and ran back to the vicinity of the temporary supply station.
Tree-man Beta might be able to sense these branches, so Wang Ji Xuan was still more careful.
Soon, Wang Ji Xuan waved his arms excitedly.
It works!
These branches, invigorated by psionic energy, are rich in spiritual power and have a special texture, making them excellent talisman paper!
It's just that his current mana isn't enough to suppress the spiritual energy fluctuations of high-level talismans, so this stuff is temporarily useless.
'Having something is better than nothing. Which great cultivator doesn't have a body full of storage treasures, filled with cultivation accumulations?'
Wang Ji Xuan tore these branches apart, broke them into small pieces, used qi to lock in their internal spiritual power, grabbed a box, and put them all away, beginning to think about how to get more branches from the 'Treant Beta'.
The opportunity is rare.
When he returned to the temporary supply station carrying the box, the plane hadn't left, obviously Sha Man and the Treant Beta still thought they hadn't been exposed.
It's just…
Wang Ji Xuan looked at Mudan, who was still squatting outside the door in the sandpit, tirelessly observing everything.
'In the end, it's just a mechanical body; it still doesn't have enough spirituality.'
Daoist Wang stopped and asked, "Can you use the instruments inside?"
Mudan immediately looked up, her peach blossom eyes filled with expectation, and said carefully:
"Mudan can load any operation manual and maintenance manual."
"That's good. Come in and keep an eye on those instruments, and help me inspect the armor."
"Mudan is happy to serve you."
A smile appeared on her lips, appropriately expressing her happy emotions.
Uncle Hei was still in a meeting.
There aren't many Generation 2 semi-human mechs left now. Each Generation 2 semi-human mech has a pivotal position in the D5 war zone, so it's normal to be busy.
Wang Ji Xuan wasn't idle either. He watched Mudan's working state for a while and found that she was a hundred times more skilled than him, an amateur, when operating those radars and detectors, so he went back to continue cultivating with peace of mind.
Although he wasn't short of crystal cores for the time being, the conflict between Psionic City and the D5 war zone was constantly escalating, and he also had an urgent need to improve his strength.
Wang Ji Xuan had only cultivated for two hours when Mudan gently knocked on his door.
"Officer, there's a situation. I've captured the communication between the target investigation team and Psionic City and am eavesdropping on their conversation."
"Coming."
Wang Ji Xuan immediately perked up, turned off the Spirit Release Array, and put on comfortable shorts and a shirt.
When he came out, Instructor Hei was already standing behind the console with his hands behind his back.
The loyal wingman Mudan, dressed in a black maid outfit, paired with black stockings and cat ear hair clips, was meticulously watching the instrument panel.
Wang Ji Xuan: …
Wait, these instruments actually have so many interfaces that he hadn't noticed before!
He stood with Old Hei with his hands behind his back. Uncle Hei bumped him with his shoulder and smiled, "How's this wingman?"
"So powerful."
"Many skills, humans need to learn, machines only need to load," Instructor Hei smiled, "This is just the tip of the iceberg of her abilities… Have you touched her? Isn't the texture the same as a real person?"
"Can you be serious…"
Wang Ji Xuan frowned at this disrespectful old guy.
Mudan didn't even turn her head and retorted in a calm tone, "Humans always become obsessed with things they crave but can't obtain. This old instructor, who tried to evolve into a mechanical life form but failed, no longer has the ability to enjoy these pleasures. Officer, you should be more considerate of him."
Instructor Hei couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead, "Can you turn off her toxic tongue system?"
Wang Ji Xuan almost couldn't suppress his smile, "Mudan, what's your toxic tongue system at now?"
Mudan immediately said in a delicate tone, "Forty percent, Officer. That's part of the humor system."
"Adjust that part to sixty percent separately."
Instructor Hei kicked over, Wang Ji Xuan dodged nimbly, and Mudan immediately carried out the order.
Just then, static noise appeared in the instrument, and the conversation between Aunt Dragonfly and an old man appeared again.
At the beginning, the old man was saying:
"How have you considered it? Dragonfly, you're not young anymore. If you can't step into S-rank, your lifespan may only have ten or twenty years left? This is an opportunity. We're not asking you to do anything else, just issue a report."
"A report with a danger rating of S for Fortress 82."
"As long as you give it, you can come back immediately, get promoted and get a raise. I'll apply for an S-rank resource admission ticket for you. Our entire control system won't have to bear any extra burden… Even if you don't give it, it will only be more troublesome for me, and the result won't change. As for you, you will be completely out of reach of S-rank."
Static.
"Officer?"
Aunt Dragonfly took a deep breath, as if letting the smoke pass through her lungs, and then said in her hoarse voice:
"I will only do my job. This is my principle, and it is also my professional quality. Oh, yes, there is one more thing…"
"Go fuck yourself!"
