Mechanical Flesh

Without the obstruction of Feng Qian, and the joint recommendation of two fourth-level researchers, Qi Yuan never encountered any obstacles in the follow-up process of being promoted to second-level researcher.

Because of this, Qi Yuan created a record for being promoted from an assistant to a second-level researcher the fastest.

Early the next morning, the news that Qi Yuan was promoted to the second-level researcher quickly spread throughout the laboratory. Although some people questioned that Qi Yuan had no conditions for promotion at all, with the delivery of the latest issue of "Hope", all doubts were resolved. Turned into praise and exclamation.

Not all assistant researchers can publish independently signed papers in "Hope", and Ai Xin can also write reviews in person, which is the honor that many researchers dream of.

And the last 120 academic points and 200 academic points made many researchers who have not yet advanced to the second level envious to the point of separation.

In short, most of the researchers below the third rank saw what they were longing for in Qi Yuan's paper.

Exploration Department, seventh floor, room 0707.

According to the rumors, Mo Sheng, who had been recuperating after being severely injured by Xu Geng, read the pushed news in the office through a virtual projection.

"This Qi Yuan came in from the Black Steel Shelter just like you, do you know him?" Mo Sheng asked suddenly.

Fu Qingqing, who was standing upright, shook her head.

"I've never heard the name."

"Such a good seedling fell into the hands of Tan Qiu." Mo Sheng shook his head regretfully.

"How did Ling You reply?" Mo Sheng asked.

"Before the assessment, Ling You applied for a spot in the Exploration Department for Qi Yuan alone, but Qi Yuan did not choose the Exploration Department in the end, but chose the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory." Fu Qingqing said.

Mo Sheng coughed a few times, a trace of flush appeared on his face, Fu Qingqing immediately walked behind him, patted his back lightly, and at the same time took out a silver-gray medicine from his pocket, ready to give Mo Sheng an injection.

Mo Sheng waved his hand to stop Fu Qingqing's movements.

"Your injury—" Fu Qingqing was obviously worried.

As a powerful ability user at the peak of the sixth level, Mo Sheng has strong defense and recovery abilities. Ordinary injuries can't last for so long. An injury that can make him unable to heal himself for such a long time means that the foundation has been damaged.

"It's okay!" Mo Sheng said softly.

"Xu Geng is already a seventh-level apocalyptic ability user. Although he hurt me, he also pointed out a path to the seventh level. When I analyze this power thoroughly, I will almost be able to take the last step! "

"Don't talk about me, how is the activation of your energy weapon going?" Mo Sheng asked.

Fu Qingqing shook her head.

"I don't have a clue yet. The energy weapon in my hand is too inactive. The current activation level has not exceeded ten percent."

After pondering for a while, Mo Sheng said slowly: "Some things should be left to professionals. I suggest you leave the activation of weapons to the laboratory. You have other things to do, so you shouldn't waste it on it." Too much time."

Fu Qingqing shook her head stubbornly.

"I want to try again!"

The activation of energy weapons has always been a problem for mid-level ability users, but as long as the activation can be completed, it will also be a huge improvement in strength.

"You!" Mo Sheng smiled wryly and shook his head.

Fu Qingqing's stubbornness and reluctance to admit defeat are often a beautiful quality. It is precisely because of this toughness that she can stand out from the wilderness and advance to the fourth level so quickly.

But sometimes, this kind of stubbornness will lead her into a dead end, such as the activation of the energy weapon in her hand.

"I'll give you another ten days. If there is still no progress, I will go to Tan Qiu and meet this Qi Yuan by the way. It's rare to see such a bold young man like him!"

Although Fu Qingqing was somewhat unwilling, she nodded when she saw that Mo Sheng had already made a decision.

In the laboratory, Tan Qiu led Qi Yuan to walk around various departments to familiarize himself with the environment, and finally brought Qi Yuan to an independent laboratory.

"Starting today, within one year, this laboratory will be at your disposal, and you still have a quota of three assistants under your name, you can apply for it yourself."

"After one year, if you want to continue to own this laboratory, there are only two ways. One is to continue renting this laboratory at the rent of ten academic points per year, and the other is to be promoted to a third-level researcher. A third-level researcher can Own a lab for free forever."

"The instruments in the laboratory will be configured according to the standards of a second-level researcher. If you want more experimental instruments, you can apply through the project, or purchase or rent them through the academic point."

"With your current status, as long as you don't leave the shelter, even Ke Shoulin and Feng Gan won't dare to do anything to you. Don't worry about your safety."

Before Tan Qiu finished speaking, Zheng Yan immediately cut in and said, "As long as you are willing to go to the storm shelter, the storm shelter can give you double the conditions!"

Tan Qiu had already ignored Zheng Yan, and continued: "Second-level researchers are already qualified to independently lead experimental projects. If you have a suitable project, you can write a project application. The significance and impact of each aspect will be evaluated, and the corresponding special funds will be given for the advancement of the project.”

"However, one thing to note is that if you apply for project funding from the laboratory, although the final experimental results belong to you, it also means that the experimental results must be disclosed to the academic committee. After your name, you need to add the name of the laboratory."

"If other people want to use your research results, they will pay a certain amount of academic points to the academic committee, and these academic points will be allocated to the academic committee, the laboratory, and you in a ratio of 2:3:5. Own!"

Qi Yuan nodded. Listening to Tan Qiu's introduction, he gradually realized the strength of the academic committee. Human nature always has a selfish side. Not everyone is willing to disclose their research results to others. Sharing will bring rich returns, but some things cannot be replaced by simple interest returns.

The academic committee has largely broken the barriers of human selfishness. Even if some people still retain their selfishness, they cannot change the general trend created by the academic committee.

"Because your former Berserker didn't use any laboratory funds, he doesn't need to give the laboratory a share, but the academic committee must give that part."

"The academic committee takes your share, and will also protect your rights and interests. If anyone imitates your Berserker without authorization, the academic committee will stop it and punish you according to the situation. If your interests are damaged, the academic committee will There will also be subrogation by the committee."

Qi Yuan raised his brows. He didn't expect the academic committee to have such a strong patent consciousness. However, it is precisely because of these methods of the academic committee that they can protect the interests of researchers while breaking the academic seal.

After visiting the laboratory, Tan Qiu suddenly said:

"Feng Qian, the turmoil this time may not have much impact on him, you have to be mentally prepared."

Qi Yuan nodded, expressing his understanding. As a fourth-level researcher, Feng Qian, of course, cannot capsize because of a third-level mechanical weapon.

In the new era where power is paramount, although there are laws in the sanctuary, when the status gap between the two parties is too large, you will find that the laws of the new era may be willing to protect the weak, but that is all, it will not Really standing on the side of the weak, its real role is to help the strong and maintain the order at the bottom of the world.

"For the academic committee, every fourth-level researcher is a very precious asset. Unless there is conclusive evidence, the academic committee will not easily move a fourth-level researcher, which belongs to the fourth-level researcher. privilege!"

"However, after this incident, the academic committee should send someone to warn you to seal it up. In future research, the academic committee should use other means to compensate you."

"Feng Gan has suffered such a big loss, will he stop for a while?" Qi Yuan asked.

"Not necessarily." Tan Qiu said slowly.

"However, with Feng Gan's character, he will definitely not let it go. Within the scope allowed by the rules, he will probably use some means to suppress you. You have to be mentally prepared."

"It seems that the lesson for him is not enough!" Qi Yuan said with a smile.

"One day, if he really hurts, he will probably stop."

Tan Qiu shook his head silently in his heart. As a fourth-level researcher, how could Feng Qian be so easy to deal with? Fighting fear is easier said than done.

Skipping the matter of Feng Gan, Tan Qiu continued:

"The arms dealers attracted by the Berserkers have already gathered in the living room, and they are all clamoring to see you. You can deal with these matters first, and then start writing project applications. If you want to gain a foothold in the laboratory, The best way is to come up with your own experimental results!"

Although Tan Qiu also hopes to have Qi Yuan in her laboratory, she is also very clear that Qi Yuan will not be willing to be inferior to others, and will definitely choose to set up a project team by herself.

Qi Yuan nodded, as a response to Tan Qiu's suggestion.

He took a gamble and became a second-level researcher in one fell swoop, just to avoid the fate of becoming the material of Tan Qiu's experiment. With the existence of Seraphim, he would be no worse than anyone else if he worked alone.

"The arms dealer, do you need someone to go with you?" Tan Qiu asked suddenly.

Arms dealers are old foxes, and newcomers are easily fooled by them.

"Don't worry, let them hang out for a while, I can handle it myself." Qi Yuan said.

Tan Qiu nodded and said no more, although those arms dealers are all inefficient lamps, but this is a laboratory, which can be regarded as Qi Yuan's home field, and with Qi Yuan's heart, it should be enough to deal with it.

After walking around the laboratory, Tan Qiu turned and left directly, and Zheng Yan quickly entangled him. Regarding Qi Yuan's core energy matrix, he still had a lot of things he wanted to communicate with Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan did not refuse Zheng Yan's invitation. After all, Zheng Yan is a fourth-level researcher, and he and Tan Qiu jointly recommended him to help him overcome an obstacle. He has to accept this favor.

Time passed quickly, and by the time Zheng Yan left contentedly, it was already afternoon.

Qi Yuan glanced at the time, and then Shi Shiran went to the living room to meet the arms dealers for a while.

In the living room, there were a total of seven arms dealers. After being left alone by Qi Yuan for a period of time, they were obviously much quieter. While flipping through the "Hope" in their hands, they chatted without saying a word.

These people, except for one from the Black Steel Shelter, the other six are from other shelters, even the shelter under the Gate of Truth.

As a qualified arms dealer, mining business opportunities from these top journals is the most basic operation!

"This Qi Yuan is really calm!" an arms dealer from Kaixuan Shelter said with a wry smile.

"He is a guy born as a refugee in the wilderness. Why is he so arrogant in front of us? According to my opinion, we shouldn't be waiting for him here, he should be waiting for us!" Another person said bitterly.

"I think what Lao Yue said is right. He just entered the laboratory from the wilderness. His foundation is not stable. He has no resources and no contacts. He should be very eager to convert Berserkers into resources. Why don't we work together to control him, everyone? Leave together and let him beg us!"

"That makes sense!"

"It really should be like this!"

The rest of the people agreed one after another, waiting for someone to leave, but they watched around for a while, only to find that everyone was talking about leaving, but their buttocks were motionless, showing no intention of leaving.

"Okay, everyone knows the bottom line, who has been deceived by these methods!" An arms dealer who had been silent all this time couldn't help but say.

"If there are only two or three companies that come, you can join hands to lower the price and try to make a difference. Now that there are seven companies here, who would leave without thinking at this time!"

"Hey! If you are idle, you are idle. Even if you can only fool around, everyone will lose one competitor!" Another arms dealer said faintly.

"We've been waiting for a long time, and Qi Yuan didn't come over to take a look, so we don't know how long we have to wait!"

"If you can't wait, you can go first, don't stay here and waste time!"

...

The door of the reception room suddenly opened, and Qi Yuan, dressed in black, walked in from outside.

The living room was suddenly silent for a few seconds, and then became lively again.

"Seeing you today, Researcher Qi is indeed a dragon and phoenix among men, with a dignified appearance!"

"Researcher Qi sits here! I just read the paper, and it's really enlightening. It's a paper that Ai Xin personally commented on!"

"Researcher Qi, in the battle yesterday, you played the style of the Black Steel Shelter, and now the outside world is praising you to the sky!"

...

Before Qi Yuan took his seat, a series of rainbow flattery came over one after another.

Qi Yuan didn't answer the conversation, and went directly to the chief to sit down, and the noisy living room became quiet.

Qi Yuan looked around, smiled and said:

"Everyone has been waiting for so long, I will not waste everyone's time, just make a long story short!"

"The performance of the Berserker was fully demonstrated in actual combat yesterday. I will not introduce any more. I am also very clear about the purpose of everyone's coming. I only have two requirements for this transaction. You can first Consider whether you can accept it."

"First, I can sign the exclusive transfer agreement of Berserker, but the payment must be paid in one lump sum!"

"Secondly, the payment can be made with different metals and energy cores, but there must be a certain proportion of star energy stones among them. If the price is similar, whoever gives the most star energy stones will be the berserker!"

The several arms dealers present immediately looked at each other in blank dismay. The conditions Qi Yuan offered were far from what they had expected. They originally planned to exchange paper money and resources in exchange for berserkers.

After all, Qi Yuan came from the wilderness, and the banknotes issued by the Gate of Truth are the basis of the wilderness price system, and the banknotes also have good purchasing power in the shelter.

Most of the wilderness refugees who have just entered the shelter are used to using paper money, and it will take a long time to get out of the paper money price system.

It never occurred to them that Qi Yuan just discarded the banknotes just after entering the shelter.

Moreover, what the hell is a star power stone!

It’s fine if the Berserker is a Tier 4 mechanical weapon. When will the transaction of a Tier 3 mechanical weapon be settled with the Star Energy Stone?

Did Qi Yuan start to float?

Or is the star energy stone worthless?