Chapter 109: Outrageous (Additional update for the leader Dongyou Lingyu) (Fourth update)

“The second type is called Vibranium. This material is mainly used to make Third Generation Mecha and Four-Generation Mecha, but its output is very scarce. Those professional mining companies often dig an entire mining planet and don’t produce much. The third type is Titanium Chromite. This ore is mainly used to make Four-Generation and Five-Generation Mecha, and Titanium Chromite is even rarer. The Old Galaxy has basically been depleted, and now it can only be found in the Three Great Forbidden Zones. You should be very clear about how dangerous the Three Great Forbidden Zones are! And it’s not just that; even planets within the Forbidden Zones don’t necessarily yield much.”

“What about the last one?”

“The last one is called Eternal Metal. This ore is used to make Five-Generation Mecha and Six-Generation Mecha! This Eternal Metal is super rare; its existence is measured in grams. Often, an entire rich ore planet can be dug through without yielding even one gram! Can you imagine how outrageous its price would be?”

“Moreover, to mine this ore, a large mining company is required. It must be equipped with long-range ships, professional mining equipment, a large number of survey technicians and mining personnel, and it must hire a large security team and pay taxes!”

“I understand. Materials are the biggest obstacle to the price and mass production of mecha.”

“Exactly. If materials weren’t an issue, the Federation would be fully capable of rapidly increasing its forces in a short amount of time!”

Lin Fang said very seriously.

“I understand!”

Su Ming took a deep breath and replied.

“Therefore, earning money is especially important. You need to save as much as possible to buy good mecha. You need to be aware of how difficult it is for people outside to order mecha even with money, while we in the school have multiple channels to choose from. This is incredibly rare.”

Lin Fang said to Su Ming with great emotion.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming was also very moved, so he asked Lin Fang for advice.

“Senior Lin Fang, what are the specific ways to earn money?”

“There are many ways to earn money. The least reputable is my method. Another is to take on tasks at the academy’s mission hall. There are many tasks there, such as escort missions and the like!”

“Can first-year students also take them?”

“Yes, but you need to pass a special assessment and obtain a rating certificate before you can accept them. Of course, you also need to arrange your time well so it doesn’t conflict with your courses.”

“Hmm, are there any other channels?”

“You can also join clubs and do group missions, which also have high returns. However, clubs all have thresholds, and different clubs have different thresholds. Of course, you can also take on tasks from teachers, and the remuneration is also quite good. In addition, the school has various generous scholarships. As long as you work hard enough, you can also get a portion. My original Second Generation Mecha was bought with money I earned from studying desperately for scholarships and various part-time jobs.”

Lin Fang explained to Su Ming in great detail.

“I understand.”

Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

“Of course, there’s also a shortcut, which is to ask your family for money, but that path isn’t suitable for me.”

Lin Fang replied with a sigh.

“Senior, you’re someone who got in from the Lower City District, right?”

“Yes!”

“What are your plans next?”

Su Ming looked at Lin Fang and asked calmly.

“What plans can there be? I can only keep saving money and try my best to get scholarships. I hope to be able to buy a second mecha before graduation. If not, then I’ll just have to sign a long-term service agreement with the legion upon graduation to exchange for a mecha.”

“Take it slow, you’ll get through it eventually.”

Su Ming was silent for a few seconds, then said to Lin Fang.

“Thank you. Junior Su Ming, I’ve told you everything I needed to tell you. Could I trouble you to settle the bill?”

Lin Fang looked at Su Ming somewhat nervously.

“Hmm, send me your card number. My phone number is…”

Su Ming responded with satisfaction.

Lin Fang quickly sent Su Ming a message, and Su Ming picked up his phone and started operating, directly transferring ten thousand federal currency to him.

Lin Fang was stunned when he saw the transfer amount.

“Ten thousand? That’s too much, five hundred is enough.”

“No, the information you gave me can help me avoid many detours, so it’s worth that much money. Just accept it with peace of mind.”

Su Ming shook his head and replied indifferently.

Of course, one reason Su Ming gave Lin Fang so much was that he thought Lin Fang was a good person, so he helped him out.

Hearing Su Ming say this, Lin Fang was very moved and said to Su Ming.

“Thank you, Student Su Ming. If you need any information in the future, you can always come to me. Although my strength is average, I know a lot of things and also know some people I can ask.”

“Okay.”

Su Ming nodded.

“Then I’ll be going.”

After Lin Fang said goodbye to Su Ming, he turned and left.

Su Ming stood quietly alone, looking at the mecha taking off at high speed in the distance, a headache forming.

He currently had 31,247,000 federal currency in his account. This money should be enough to buy a Second Generation Mecha.

However, Su Ming had touched a Third Generation Mecha during the City Exam.

Although it was a simulation cabin, Su Ming could clearly feel that the flexibility and performance of the Third Generation Mecha were simply incomparable to a Second Generation Mecha.

Therefore, he somewhat looked down on the Second Generation Mecha. He had to get himself a Third Generation Mecha no matter what.

The problem was that federal currency was not easy to earn. Most of the money he had was given by his family. And Third Generation Mecha started at hundreds of millions. Where would he get it? It truly was a situation where a penny could stump a hero.

However, Su Ming quickly calmed down. In fact, his conditions were quite good, much better than ordinary classmates.

After all, most classmates couldn’t even afford a First Generation Mecha, and the money he had could buy a decent Second Generation Mecha.

Thinking of this, Su Ming picked up his phone and tried to log into the Royal Court Academy’s campus network. Immediately, a prompt box popped up, asking for his student ID, class, and name.

Su Ming entered his information and successfully logged into the campus network.

He quickly found the exclusive mall on the campus network.

Su Ming clicked into the academy mall, and suddenly a dazzling array of goods popped up.

He looked at the product names, and his eyelids twitched. The things sold in this mall were truly outrageous.

It was one thing that the mall sold weapons like mecha, but it even sold warships, and also certificates for warship docking usage.

Su Ming was also speechless for a moment; he continued to browse downwards.

As a result, Su Ming soon saw the Third Generation Mecha·Gun Knight and Flame Rider produced by Lomoske Interstellar Heavy Industry from Di Yan Star.

His eyes lit up, and he quickly opened them to check the prices.

Third Generation Mecha·Gun Knight

Manufacturer: Lomoske Interstellar Heavy Industry

Price: 500 million federal currency.

Purchase Requirements: Royal Court Academy student, complete 3 academy missions.

Second Generation Mecha·Flame Rider

Manufacturer: Lomoske Interstellar Heavy Industry

Price: 20 million federal currency.

Purchase Requirements: Royal Court Academy student, complete 1 academy mission.