Qu Shi was still feeling pity for the supercomputer that was destroyed by Feng Qian, so he didn't notice Qi Yuan's loss of composure.
Qi Yuan quickly suppressed the shock in his heart and began to think about the meaning of this checkpoint.
Many of the locations of the checkpoints had special meanings. They would guide Qi Yuan to fuse with some special abilities, such as energy control.
This superpower that didn't seem to have much direct combat power had an extraordinary effect when constructing energy matrices. At the same time, it was also a powerful tool that Qi Yuan relied on to enter the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory.
What was hidden behind this hidden checkpoint?
Qi Yuan's heart suddenly became heated. This ability was very likely to be a support ability similar to energy control or area detection.
If he could successfully sign in, fuse with this special ability, enter the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory, and obtain an official researcher rating, it might not be an illusion anymore.
"Let me try!" Qi Yuan said.
Qu Shi looked at Qi Yuan with a strange expression.
"You want to repair this supercomputer?"
Qi Yuan nodded. Although this checkpoint beam was much smaller than a normal checkpoint, since it existed, there must be a reason for its existence. Repairing this supercomputer might be the key to completing the checkpoint.
Qu Shi pondered for a while and seemed like he wanted to refuse. However, when he thought of Qi Yuan's various miraculous performances, he still nodded. However, he didn't have much hope.
"This supercomputer has been here for many years. It's a waste to leave it here. You can use it to practice."
"If you really want to enter the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory with your own strength and become an official researcher, you can complete the construction of this Mechanical Armament with me during this period of time!"
Qu Shi looked at the incomplete Mechanical Armament in his hands with a complicated expression.
"This Berserker Mechanical Armament was designed by me. When the external weapon unit was being built, Feng Qian also joined in. Because of the different ideas, we had many arguments."
"Because this is a Mechanical Armament made for Level 3 Ability Users, compared to the Mechanical Armaments made for Mechanics, it has a clear shortcoming in terms of explosive power and dealing with enemy ambushes."
"In order to solve this problem, Feng Qian and I have formulated two plans after a long discussion."
"One plan is to abandon all external weapons and use all external units and interfaces to load auxiliary combat units. Through the strengthening of the mechanical exoskeleton and the auxiliary strengthening of energy weapons, the user's melee combat strength will be maximized to make up for the berserker's explosive power and weakness in dealing with melee attacks."
"The other plan is to compress the close-combat auxiliary units as much as possible in exchange for the loading space of the long-range attack weapon platform. This way, the Berserker's long-range attack ability will be strengthened to the extreme. Through the pouring of long-range firepower, the Berserker's shortcomings in close-combat will be covered."
"At that time, I was leaning towards the first design, but Feng Qian decided on the second."
"Feng Qian is a fanatical proponent of mechanical firepower. He believes that as long as a Berserker's long-range firepower can deal with the enemy perfectly, there is no need to consider the problem of close combat!"
"Later, as the recruitment for the Black Steel Shelter approached, Feng Qian suddenly gave up his insistence and began to agree with my point of view. He was willing to help me complete the final construction of the berserker and proposed to enter the shelter to learn from me.
At that time, I did not suspect anything and gave Feng Qian partial access to the laboratory. I also recommended him to the leader at that time. In the end — "
Qu Shi paused for a moment before continuing.
"Feng Qian successfully passed the recruitment test of the shelter as a volunteer in the laboratory. Not long after, he used his own skills to become a research assistant."
"After becoming a research assistant, about two months later, Feng Qian submitted the complete design blueprint of the mechanical combat equipment: Berserker to the laboratory. With this, he was no longer an assistant and became an official researcher."
Qi Yuan silently listened to Qu Shi's narration. Although Qu Shi's tone was very calm, Qi Yuan could still feel Qu Shi's anger and despair at that time.
"At that time, I also tried to report it. Because I have a few friends in the laboratory, it also caused some trouble at that time. But very soon, all the trouble died down and there was no result after that."
"Do you know why that is?"
Qu Shi looked at Qi Yuan. He had originally given up on revenge against Feng Qian, but the manuscripts that Tanqiu asked Su Li to bring to him, and Qi Yuan's overflowing talent, gave him some hope again.
"Because Feng Qian is already a resident of the shelter, but you are not!" Qi Yuan replied.
"That's right!" Qu Shi suddenly laughed.
"The wall of the shelter separates this world into two different worlds. Only residents who enter the shelter will be recognized by them. The people outside are just refugees in the wilderness. The order in the shelter only protects the residents of the shelter, not the refugees outside."
"That's why so many people want to enter the shelter at all costs!"
"Later, I also thought of using my own strength to enter the Black Steel Shelter, but I didn't expect Feng Qian to climb so fast in the laboratory. He used less than a year to be promoted to a level 2 researcher. Under his interference, I couldn't pass the recruitment exam for three consecutive years."
"Later on, when Feng Qian was promoted to a level 3 or even level 4 researcher, I had even less hope of entering the shelter. Unless he died, I would never be able to pass the recruitment exam of the shelter."
"But now, Tanqiu has given me an opportunity!"
Qu Shi said as if talking to himself.
"The Berserker that Feng Qian used as a stepping stone used the second design concept. Compared to other low level mechanical equipment, the Berserker's best point was its carrying capacity. The Berserker that didn't have any support equipment could carry a maximum of 12 units of long-range weapon systems. It even surpassed those mechanics. Even the most normal level 3 ability users could use the Berserker to destroy enemies at the peak of level 3 through its powerful firepower. The only downside was that it consumed a lot of energy."
"Under the joint efforts of a few arms dealers in the shelter, this extreme design of the Berserker even made it onto the Desolate Exploration Department's purchase list, making Feng Qian famous."
"At first, the Desolate Exploration Department's feedback on using the Berserker mechanical equipment was very good.
However, as the number of level 3 ability users using the Berserker increased, the Desolate Exploration Department's ammo consumption increased rapidly. At the peak, the ammo consumption of three Berserker sets was comparable to that of a level 4 mechanical equipment. The Desolate Exploration Department's finances were under a lot of pressure because of this, but for some reason, the Desolate Exploration Department still didn't give up on the Berserker. "
"Later, many level 3 ability users in the Desolate Exploration Department, because of the powerful firepower of the Berserker, quickly seized the merit points needed to advance to level 4."
"There is a certain risk of failure when a level 3 ability user advances to level 4. In the past, although there would be people who failed to advance to level 4, the success rate was maintained at around 20%. However, there was a group of level 3 ability users in the Desolate Exploration Department whose promotion success rate exceeded everyone's expectations. The success rate was less than 10%, and for a time, the Desolate Exploration Department was questioned by the board of directors."
"Later, after an investigation by the Crisis and Risk Management Department, 50% of the ability users who failed to advance were Berserker users."
"When a P-series ability user advances to level 3, they need to accumulate enough battle merit points. Apart from limiting the number of people who can advance, the main purpose is actually to train the ability user's strength, so that their body can withstand the energy impact of the Glory Trial when they advance to level 4."
"Many level 3 ability users in the Shelter, most of their abilities are obtained through injections of genetic medicine. Their ability proficiency, compatibility, and physical strength are actually not as good as Hunters in the Wilderness, and far from reaching the standard to advance to level 4."
"If they go through a lot of battle training, their physical strength will increase, and the success rate of advancing to level 4 will also increase. However, the powerful long-range firepower of the Berserker allowed them to take a shortcut. The torrent of long-range firepower caused them to lack the tempering of direct combat, and thus led to the failure of advancing to level 4."
"After the investigation results came out, the Desolate Exploration Department finally decided to give up on the Berserker, and removed it from the purchase list."
"Feng Qian, as the designer of the Berserker in name, wasn't he affected?" Qi Yuan asked.
"The theory of innocence of technology allowed him to almost perfectly avoid this storm. He was only slightly affected, and it wasn't because of the design of the Berserker, but because the Hazard Management Department had some evidence of his dealings with the arms dealers. However, because of the special status of the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory, Feng Qian quickly extricated himself from the crisis."
Qi Yuan was silent. Apart from the theory of innocence of technology, Feng Qian must have had someone powerful behind him. Otherwise, as a newcomer, he would definitely be pushed out to take the blame. However, not only was he not pushed out as a sacrifice, but he also had a meteoric rise later on. There must be someone behind him, such as the arms dealers.
"The Black Steel Shelter's original design concept for mechanical equipment below level 4 for ability users was actually very clear. They didn't blindly pursue powerful lethality, and at the same time, they increased the ability user's physical strength. That was their consistent design concept."
"Feng Qian's Berserker went against the original design concept, and it brought extremely powerful long-range lethality. In addition to the promotion of some arms dealers, that's why it stood out from many other level 3 mechanical equipment."
Qu Shi waved the manuscript in his hand and said mockingly,
"And now, Feng Qian seems to want to personally make up for the mistakes he made in the past. He wants to correct this Berserker that goes against the philosophy of the Shelter!"
Qi Yuan was slightly stunned.
"You're saying that Feng Qian is using the first plan to redesign the Berserker?"
"That's right!" Qu Shi said.
"These manuscripts show that Feng Qian is redesigning the Berserker, and he's using the plan I originally proposed."
Qi Yuan vaguely understood Tan Qiu and Qu Shi's thoughts.
Since Feng Qian could bribe Tan Qiu's assistant and steal her experimental materials, Tan Qiu could naturally use the same method to deal with him. These manuscripts were Tan Qiu's revenge.
Perhaps it was intentional or not, but the manuscripts Tan Qiu took from Feng Qian happened to be the design manuscripts for the Berserker, so she passed these manuscripts to Qu Shi.
Even if other people had these manuscripts, they would not be able to do anything to Feng Qian. However, Qu Shi was different. He was the original designer of the Berserker. With these manuscripts, Qu Shi might even be able to complete the design of the Berserker before Feng Qian and go against Feng Qian head-on!
With Feng Qian's current status, although a Berserker was not enough to pull him down, for Feng Qian who had begun to cherish his reputation, it was definitely a huge blow. It could even cause his reputation to hit rock bottom.
Normally, Qi Yuan would not be willing to get involved in this kind of dispute. After all, he was facing a level 4 researcher from the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory. If he was not careful, he would be smashed to pieces.
However, now that Feng Qian was chasing him, even if he did not find trouble with him, he would take the initiative to find him. If he could take the initiative and use this opportunity to become an official researcher, in addition to the aftermath of this incident, Feng Qian would definitely not dare to do anything to him.
If he failed, the only outcome would be to enter Tanqiu's laboratory and let Tanqiu fight with Feng Qian.
"How confident are you that you can complete the Berserker before Feng Qian?" Qi Yuan asked.
Qu Shi pondered for a while, then shook his head.
"Although I have not given up on the Berserker research all these years, the first design is far more complicated than the second design. Moreover, because I lack enough experimental equipment, some parts have not been completed. Although Feng Qian's manuscripts have helped me solve most of the problems, it also means that Feng Qian is not far from the final product. Without the help of the supercomputer, I only have a 20% chance. If you can fix this supercomputer, I have at least a 40% chance."
Qi Yuan's eyes flashed.
A 20% chance was too low, but a 40% chance was worth a shot!
"Give the supercomputer to me. I will try it first. If I can't fix it, then we will make the Berserker together!"
Qu Shi nodded. He also needed a few days to digest Feng Qian's manuscripts. It was a good opportunity to let Qi Yuan try it.
Although the possibility of success was very low, if he succeeded, the 20% chance would increase to 40%. It would definitely be a qualitative leap.
"I will go and study these manuscripts first. I will leave this supercomputer to you. It doesn't matter if it fails. It has been broken for many years anyway."
Qi Yuan nodded. Just as he was about to check the supercomputer, he suddenly remembered the mechanical equipment that he had obtained from Venom's corpse. It was similar to the Berserker, so he took it out.
"Qu Shi, this is a mechanical equipment that I obtained. Its structure seems to be similar to the Berserker."
Qu Shi looked at the mechanical equipment in Qi Yuan's hands and was stunned. He was obviously in a daze. After a while, he asked in disbelief,
"Feng Qian's mechanical equipment: Berserker. Where did you get it?"
Qi Yuan was also stunned. It was really a Berserker?