Qi Yuan and Xiao Yu's conversation hadn't been hidden from the others. Under Su Li's influence, almost everyone in the laboratory knew that Xiao Yu had taken down Qi Yuan's two projects in a row.
Now that Qi Yuan had submitted his third project application, the others couldn't help but sigh in shock. Although Qi Yuan was overflowing with talent, it was too difficult for him to rely on his own strength to break through Xiao Yu's suppression. It could even be said that it was completely impossible!
Although many people despised Xiao Yu's actions, no one was willing to stand up and speak up for Qi Yuan.
Aside from the fact that Xiao Yu was a level three researcher, it was also because they knew that Xiao Yu was Feng Qian's direct subordinate.
Offending a level four researcher for a level two researcher who had just entered the laboratory from the wastelands was definitely not something a smart person would do.
However, although there was no public criticism, there were more and more rumors in the dark.
Although Qi Yuan had been born in the wastelands, his stunning berserker performance and Ai Xin's comments had earned him the recognition of many people. This wave of suppression by Xiao Yu had earned him a lot of sympathy.
This was especially true for the level two and level one researchers. They felt a kind of sadness and anger that came from hurting one of their own. If Xiao Yu could bully Qi Yuan so unscrupulously, he could naturally use the same method to bully them.
They easily put themselves in Qi Yuan's shoes. Every time they thought about how the projects they had racked their brains to apply for were easily taken away by Xiao Yu, the anger of being bullied made them feel a kind of speechless humiliation.
Xiao Yu didn't care about the rumors in the laboratory. As long as no level four researcher stood up for Qi Yuan, no matter what kind of rumors there were, they couldn't hurt a level three researcher in the slightest.
Even if Tan Qiu personally made a move, he had Feng Qian on his side. Although his methods weren't honorable, they didn't break the rules. Even Tan Qiu couldn't bypass Feng Qian and hurt him.
Therefore, when Xiao Yu received the latest information from the project review team, he didn't hesitate at all. He once again made a project application similar to Qi Yuan's and handed it to the review team.
So what if his reputation was ruined? This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak. Once he advanced to Tier 4, all the rumors and slanders would vanish.
As for Qi Yuan, when he no longer dared to come up with new experimental projects, he would naturally be forgotten.
Just as the news of Qi Yuan suffering academic bullying from Xiao Yu was spreading like wildfire, the representative of the Black Moon Merchant Guild stationed in the Black Steel Shelter also heard about it.
To the Black Moon Merchant Guild, Qi Yuan being pressured by Xiao Yu to the point of being unable to breathe was definitely not good news. This meant that the Asterite that they had invested in Qi Yuan in the early stages would most likely not receive the proper return.
They had already signed a contract with Qi Yuan. If they wanted to go back on their word and keep the 1.5 tons of Asterite, they would have to pay a huge sum of money to compensate for the breach of contract.
The current Qi Yuan was already a second-grade researcher in the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory, and the Black Moon Merchant Guild did not dare to break the rules of the game.
A middle-aged man with a mechanical artificial eye sat behind a desk. His fingers tapped lightly on the desk, producing rhythmic tapping sounds.
After a while, the man's mechanical artificial eye flashed with a red light, and his fingers stopped tapping unconsciously. He pressed a button beside the desk.
A young man in a black formal suit pushed open the door and entered, standing in front of the man's desk.
"Mister Fang, you were looking for me?" The young man said respectfully.
"Where is the convoy transporting the goods?" Mister Fang asked slowly.
Although the Black Moon Merchant Guild had set up a stronghold in the Black Steel Shelter, not every stronghold had the berserker items that Qi Yuan needed to trade with them. A portion of the materials, including the Asterite, had to be transported from the headquarters.
Although the wilderness was full of danger, every merchant guild that crossed the Shelter had their own way of crossing the wilderness.
"The convoy has safely passed through the danger zone and arrived at the Black Steel Shelter's territory. They will arrive at Songcheng soon. They will arrive at the Black Steel Shelter in four hours," the young man said.
Mister Fang pondered for a moment and finally shook his head gently, suppressing the thought of breaking the contract.
Qi Yuan was a researcher in the Black Steel Shelter's laboratory after all, and there was Tanqiu behind him. If he broke the contract, although he could keep the 1.5 tons of Asterite, it would definitely leave a bad reputation for kicking him when he was down. The reputation of the Black Moon Merchant Guild would also be damaged. It would not be so easy to do business in the Black Steel Shelter in the future.
"Remember to make arrangements for the reception and follow-up. When the convoy arrives, deliver the goods to Qi Yuan as soon as possible," Mister Fang said.
"Yes!"
The young man nodded, then turned and left the room, gently closing the door behind him.
Mister Fang's eyes flashed red as he muttered to himself.
"Feng Qian didn't care about his reputation and bullied Qi Yuan to prevent him from passing the project application. Although it put Qi Yuan in a difficult position, it also proved Qi Yuan's potential. A mediocre person is definitely not worth Feng Qian's effort and Xiao Yu's reputation."
"Qi Yuan, I'm betting on you. I hope you can break through the blockade. Don't disappoint me!"
Songcheng.
A convoy of cars with black crescent moons printed on the doors slowly approached Songcheng.
These cars were different from the usual ones. Even from afar, one could feel the power of these cars.
Songcheng's guards looked at the convoy of unknown origins cautiously. Their wasteland wisdom prevented them from raising their guns and aiming at the convoy.
Fortunately, the convoy did not enter Songcheng. Instead, it stopped not far away.
A young man in a combat uniform jumped out of the car, carrying a black box in his hand.
He left the convoy alone and walked slowly towards the gate of Songcheng.
As the lord of Songcheng, Luo rushed to the gate as soon as he heard the news.
The white-haired and white-clothed Luo stood at the gate. Before the man with the box came close, he could feel the terrifying aura of the other party.
This person was far stronger than him. He must be at rank 4, or even higher!
However, Luo was not too worried. He recognized the symbol on the door. It was the symbol of the Black Moon Merchant Guild.
Although the Black Moon Merchant Guild was a large guild, Songcheng was a gathering point under the name of the Black Steel Shelter. As long as the people of the Black Moon Merchant Guild weren't crazy, they wouldn't cause trouble here.
However, Luo was puzzled. A large merchant guild like the Black Moon Merchant Guild wouldn't normally do business in a gathering point. Their trading partners were all in the shelter.
Before this, Songcheng and the Black Moon Merchant Guild had never had any interactions. Why would such a large convoy of Black Moon Merchant Guild suddenly stop at the gate of Songcheng?
The man with the box walked to the gate and stopped. His eyes fell on Luo.
"Lord Luo, I'm a security officer of the Black Moon Merchant Guild. I've been asked to deliver something," the man said with a smile.
Luo was slightly surprised. The Black Moon Merchant Guild was indeed powerful. A person of at least rank 4 could accurately call out his name.
With the man's strength, this was a kind gesture.
Luo glanced at the box in the man's hand and said, "If you don't mind, why don't you take a seat inside?"
The man shook his head.
"I still have to escort the convoy to the Black Steel Shelter. I can't waste too much time here. I don't know if Arc Light is in the shelter. This is something I'm passing to him."
Luo's heart skipped a beat. As a good friend of Arc Light, he knew very well that Arc Light and the Black Moon Merchant Guild had nothing to do with each other. Yet, someone from Arc Light was passing something to him.
Although he didn't know what was in the box, if a person of at least rank 4 could forcefully deliver it, even if he was just passing by, it must be something special.
People who were qualified to trade with the Black Moon Shelter, even if they were in the Black Steel Shelter, were not ordinary people.
Even the person he met in the Black Steel Shelter might not be qualified to trade with the Black Moon Merchant Guild.
Which big shot did the Arc Light get to know?
Why didn't he tell him anything?
Arc Light hadn't left Songcheng these days. Under Luo's signal, someone quickly called out Arc Light.
After Arc Light came out, he and Luo looked at each other. From each other's eyes, they could only see confusion and surprise.
Luo was a little surprised. Arc Light didn't seem to know about this either.
Arc Light looked at the man and said calmly, "I am Arc Light!"
The man nodded and then his eyes fell on Luo.
Luo quickly understood the man's meaning. The man knew him and could accurately call out his name, which was obviously the limit of what he could do. However, he didn't know Arc Light, so he was asking for confirmation.
"There's only one Arc Light in Songcheng, and it's him!" Luo said.
The man nodded slightly to express his gratitude.
"Arc Light, this is something someone asked me to pass to you. I'll give it to you now!"
Then, the man gently put the box on the ground, waved his hand casually, and turned to leave.
Fine dust flew into the air, filling the black box on the ground with a mysterious color.
After watching the convoy leave, Arc Light walked up to the box the man put on the ground and picked it up in front of everyone's eyes.
Feeling the weight of the box, Arc Light's eyes trembled. He vaguely guessed what was inside the box, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Luo saw this and immediately came over.
"Let's go back first."
Arc Light took a deep breath, picked up the box, and returned to his residence with Luo, leaving a group of Wilderness Hunters in a heated discussion.
"Who the hell are those people?"
"I don't know who they are, but I know that young man is at least a Tier 4 powerhouse. I used the bug detector just now, but I couldn't detect his presence at all!"
"Fourth rank!" Someone sucked in a breath of cold air.
The person just now looked very young, at most in his early twenties, and yet he had the strength of a Tier 4 powerhouse!
Even the old people who had been at the gathering point for many years could count the number of times they had seen a Tier 3 powerhouse. For a gathering point, a Tier 4 powerhouse was a peak that they could only look up to.
"Does anyone recognize the black crescent moon on the car? Which company's symbol is it?"
"I've seen it once in the wilderness, and I don't think it's the Black Steel Shelter's company!"
"You mean this convoy just crossed the wilderness and came from another shelter?"
"They crossed the wilderness and brought a gift for Arc Light. For a caravan like this to deliver something, it must be priceless!"
"Didn't you hear what that man said?
He was just entrusted by someone else to deliver Arc Light's gift! "
"No matter who entrusted him, to be able to do business with such a company, he must be a big shot in the shelter!"
"Hey!
I really want to see what's in the box! "
...
After returning to the residence, Luo Qing dismissed all the attendants and looked at the black box in the middle of the room with Arc Light.
Arc Light did not open the box rashly. The box came too suddenly, and he had not calmed down until now.
"Don't you want to open it and take a look?" Luo said faintly.
Arc Light smiled bitterly.
"I'm still a little nervous, let's calm down first!"
"You've already guessed what's inside?" Luo asked softly.
Arc Light nodded.
"It should be the thing I've been longing for for many years!
I can feel its presence. "
"In other words, this is Qi Yuan's reward for you?"
Arc Light took a deep breath and gently stroked the box.
"Although it's hard for me to believe that Qi Yuan is qualified to do business with the Black Moon Chamber of Commerce so quickly, I really can't think of anyone else besides him who would send me a mechanical equipment from the Elemental Domain!"
After saying that, Arc Light gently pressed the switch on the box.
Kacha!
After a soft sound, the box seemed to be activated. The dark pattern flashed with a blue light, and then the box split automatically from the top and spread out in all directions.
Arc Light held his breath until a half-body mechanical equipment with a metallic texture was clearly displayed in front of the two of them.
"A perfect piece of art!
The difference between the mechanical equipment we usually see and this is simply visible to the naked eye. "Luo exclaimed.
Luo had also seen several types of mechanical equipment in service in the Black Steel Shelter, so he knew at a glance that this mechanical equipment was not an ordinary item that had fallen behind and been eliminated. It was definitely a mechanical equipment in service in a shelter.
Feeling the surging energy inside the mechanical equipment like waves, Arc Light's voice could not help but tremble.
"I seem to be able to feel its breathing. This powerful energy fluctuation is like a beating heart!"
Arc Light had been looking for a mechanical equipment from the Elemental Domain for many years, and he had originally given up on those unrealistic ideas. Now, such a mechanical equipment of his dreams was right in front of him, and he felt like he was dreaming.
"I'm very curious, how did Qi Yuan do it!" Luo said with some emotion.
He originally had a very high opinion of Qi Yuan, or else he would not have let Arc Light invest in Qi Yuan.
However, Qi Yuan had only been in the shelter for less than ten days, and he had sent an active mechanical equipment from the Elemental Domain to Arc Light through a chamber of commerce from another shelter. This method was completely beyond his imagination.
Black Steel Shelter had very strict control over mechanical equipment from the Elemental Domain, let alone the active mechanical equipment. Although Qi Yuan had promised him a mechanical equipment from the Elemental Domain, he never thought that Qi Yuan would be able to do it so easily.
The return of the investment in Qi Yuan, just the mechanical equipment in front of him, was far beyond his imagination.
"From the first time I saw Qi Yuan, he has been creating miracles. I didn't expect that after he entered the shelter, the miracles would continue!" Arc Light said.
"The next time we meet, Qi Yuan will probably be standing at a height that we can't look up to!"