Chapter 1038: Chapter 534: Why Does Everyone Want to Help Me? Dominator Laboratory
Finding a new approach, Li Ming was preparing to start manufacturing when he suddenly heard the report from Vermilion Bird,
"Master, Lord Mikhail left a message inviting you to the laboratory."
"Mikhail?" Li Ming paused in his actions and then asked, "Where is Teng Snake now?"
Vermilion Bird responded, "It should arrive at the designated location in a day."
Li Ming felt a slight movement in his heart, put down the equipment in his hand, and switched the [Spirit Projection Device] to activate the [Mark] ability.
The next moment, the scene before his eyes changed, and he had already descended onto the body of a Black Knight at the Divine Craftsman Laboratory.
After slightly moving his body, he walked out of the room, passed through the metal corridor, and headed straight to the main laboratory.
"Beep -- Verification passed, welcome, Lord Azure Dragon." A gentle female voice sounded as the laboratory door opened automatically in front of him.
Reynolds and Mikhail were already waiting inside. Seeing him arrive, they were not surprised. However, Reynolds said rather discontentedly:
"I say, Forger... Azure Dragon, you havenât visited us for more than half a year, you sure are at ease, not even fearing weâd relocate and edge you out."
"Iâm quite confident in both of your Lordshipsâ reputations." Li Ming replied casually.
Hearing this, Reynoldsâ feigned dissatisfaction faded away, and he instead laughed heartily, "You have a point, I havenât gone back on my word."
Then, with some implication, he added, "However, you shouldnât trust some people too much. I stay here every day, still feeling suspicious."
Idiot... Mikhail couldnât be bothered to engage with him, but indeed Azure Dragon wasnât just paying lip service; the frequency of the otherâs appearance was indeed beyond his expectation.
Disappearing for more than half a year, who knows if itâs genuine trust in them or just not caring much about the matters here.
"Howâs the progress?" Li Ming glanced at the operation table; there were not only the two of them but also many Mechanical Bodies assisting in the work.
"Not much difference from when you last came, just some progress in the materials." Reynolds shrugged, "This isnât something that can be solved immediately."
Li Ming nodded, the Holy Spirit data under his command was already approaching twenty million.
After some casual small talk, he went straight to the point, "What did you need me for?"
"Your people should be arriving soon, right?" Mikhail asked, "I estimate it should be around this time."
Li Mingâs eyes moved slightly, "Your estimate is precise, it should be tomorrow or the day after at the latest."
When the Empire notified him, he also contacted Reynolds and Mikhail.
The three of them sent people to set off together; the interstellar positions were different, and so were the distances.
The two of them sent people from the nearest base, who had already arrived, now they were just waiting for his people.
"From what I see, the Empire and the Federation might not let us get too involved." Mikhail couldnât help but say, the so-called cooperation was set during the standoff at the Red River Star Stream.
Back then, the situation was special, and now itâs different. They are Mechanics, not interested in the Genetic Evolution Path, much less willing to expend Heart Power.
The Empire and the Federation are fully aware of this, even afraid they might cause troubles, but the set matters cannot be left without a follow-up.
Thus, he sought out Li Ming for discussion.
"Itâs probably just for show, maybe even to intimidate us a bit." Reynolds said nonchalantly, "We donât intend to get involved in this flesh evolution stuff anyway, it doesnât matter."
Li Ming nodded, "Yep, even though weâre not planning to get involved, we need to know the other partyâs progress to prepare for possible unexpected changes."
"Thatâs right, thatâs the most important point." Mikhail nodded, then sighed, "Unfortunately, the coordinates of that laboratory are probably highly classified. If there was a way to obtain the coordinates, it might be easier in the future."
Reynolds couldnât help but laugh, "Such important things, if we actually find the coordinates, the Empire and Federation might as well disband early."
"Besides, why do you want the coordinates, planning to threaten them for real?"
"Better safe than sorry..." Mikhailâs expression was quite serious, "We hold such an important secret without any means of balance on their part. From what I understand about them, they would be restless, better having more bargaining chips in hand."
Reynolds frowned, and then heard Mikhail say, "Moreover, in the current interstellar situation which is unpredictable, itâs said that the High-level Life Form Union is about to expand, and the Council members will face significant challenges."
This latter half of the sentence was addressed to Azure Dragon.
"Your Excellency is in the laboratory, yet still paying attention to external news." Li Ming looked at Mikhail.
"He also wants to join the excitement." Reynolds said nonchalantly, "Join that High-level Life Form Union or whatever."
Mikhail then said, "This time, there will probably be someone using the mechanic identity to make an issue out of it again."
"Hmph!" Reynolds snorted coldly, "A bunch of bastards, the prejudice those Individual Evolvers hold against us Mechanics has been around for a long time."
"Iâll see who dares to make an issue out of your mechanic identity this time. If they insist on challenging your True Body without Mechanical Body assistance, Iâll throw ten billion Mechanical Army at them."
Ten billion?
Li Mingâs expression changed slightly. Indeed, the foundation runs deep, he estimated that Reynoldsâ Mechanical Army certainly didnât contain low-level Mechanical Bodies, at least D Level as a starting point.
"Brute..." Mikhail shook his head, then asked, "How do you plan to respond?"
"Weâll see." Li Ming was vague, "Iâm not very concerned about this seat or whatever."
He didnât mention the plan he prepared for Anduin.
When Mikhail heard this, he furrowed his brows slightly, "Personally, I would advise against giving up easily."