In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

The next morning.

It's just dawn.

After quickly washing up, Lu Yuan took the early morning driverless bus to Qiuye City.

He has been expelled from school.

The reason I got up so early was not to go to school, but to visit the mechanical repair shop in the city.

Based on life experiences.

After he was expelled from school, he became an apprentice to that old man and thus became a repairman.

If he could have a job, it would ease the financial burden on his family a little.

After a while.

The driverless bus arrived at the station, Lu Yuan swiped his card and boarded, then randomly found a window seat.

As the vehicle slowly drove away from the slums, the buildings around the road began to appear taller and more prosperous.

The area is filled with tall buildings and has wide, clean streets.

The various buildings are arranged in a pleasing and well-planned manner.

Most of the pedestrians coming and going on the street were well-dressed and had a refined demeanor.

Compared to Qiuye City where Lu Yuan lives, it is like two different worlds.

After getting off the bus, he followed his memory and wandered among the skyscrapers, eventually finding an inconspicuous repair shop on the edge of the city.

The shop was converted from an abandoned logistics warehouse.

Although it was dirty, messy and dilapidated, it was very spacious, covering an area of ​​over a thousand square meters.

Above the main entrance hangs a sign for Li's Repair Shop.

Various mechanical parts and repair tools were scattered everywhere on the dark, sticky ground.

However, what caught Lu Yuan's eye was...

At the entrance of the repair shop, two steel mechs, resembling those from a science fiction movie, were on display.

These two mechs are about four or five meters tall, silver-gray in color, with smooth lines and agile movements.

They stand there quietly, like two steel fortresses, with a strong visual impact and a sense of oppression.

Zero-type mech!

Lu Yuan immediately recognized the models of the two mechs.

This is the most common basic mech in the Covenant, possessing the formidable power to take on a hundred enemies single-handedly.

With just a little training, an ordinary person can easily kill an unarmed first-level martial artist by piloting the Zero Mech.

As far as Lu Yuan knew, the Zero-type mechs were used not only in space battles.

They are also frequently used to carry out dangerous missions or to deal with high-threat criminals and outlaws.

The two mechs in front of us appeared to be intact, but for some reason they were paralyzed.

No matter how the driver tried to control it, there was no response whatsoever.

"Core module intact, weapon module intact, power supply module intact..."

A burly, energetic old man was leading four apprentices up and down the maintenance ladder, exploring the inside of the mech for quite some time.

But they still couldn't find the problem, and suddenly they were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, running around in circles.

Finally, having no other choice, the old man had to steel himself and walk up to the two drivers, saying helplessly.

"Gentlemen, this is just a small shop of mine. I really can't find the problem. Why don't you two go to the mecha repair factory for an inspection?"

Upon hearing this, the two drivers immediately frowned.

The two people, a man and a woman, looked very young.

Furthermore, they were wearing standard black combat uniforms, with a star emblem painted on the left chest of their uniforms, clearly indicating that they belonged to the public security management system.

“Master Li, I’ve heard that you have a great reputation in Autumn Leaf City and are very knowledgeable about all kinds of malfunctions of the Zero Mech.”

"We need these two mechs urgently. If you can repair them within half an hour, we can give you double the reward."

The tall woman suppressed the anxiety between her brows and spoke patiently.

"This……"

Old Man Li looked troubled, glancing at the two mechs and the two young men in front of him, caught in a dilemma.

For small repair shops like theirs, reputation is the most important thing.

Although mechs can malfunction in all sorts of ways, it's common for them to be impossible to fix.

But he's been in this business for decades. If he can't even find the flaws, he might lose a lot of customers once word gets out.

"Let me think about it some more."

Old Li looked worried. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, squatted down by the roadside, took two deep drags, and pondered carefully what the problem was.

"Sister Yao, how about we go to the black market..."

The young man looked at his companion and asked in a low voice.

"No, these are police mechs. If they appear on the black market, they'll easily attract attention."

"Besides, those guys in the black market are ruthless and heartless. If they get hold of something against us, the consequences will only be more serious."

The tall woman flatly refused.

at the same time.

Lu Yuan saw Old Man Li squatting by the roadside smoking and quickly went over to him.

"Master Li."

"It's you again? Go play somewhere else, I don't have time to deal with you today."

Old Li waved his hand hastily and said in an annoyed tone.

"Mr. Li, I've been expelled from school and I'm planning to find a job here."

Lu Yuan got straight to the point.

The old man's name was Li Chifeng, but because he was stingy and had an eccentric temper, he was called Old Man Li.

But Lu Yuan needed someone's help, so he naturally didn't dare to call him that.

"Are you treating this place like an orphanage?"

Old Li was taken aback by what he heard, feeling both annoyed and amused.

In this interstellar era where mechs reign supreme, being a mech mechanic may not sound very respectable.

But their status and income are many times better than those white-collar workers in suits who work nine to five.

Moreover, this is a skilled trade, and the older you get, the more sought-after you become. Countless people from the suburbs want to become his apprentices, but he has refused them all.

Now Lu Yuan wants to be his apprentice the moment he opens his mouth?
Lu Yuan knew that he was a nobody and his words wouldn't carry much weight, so he immediately went to the two mechs and began to examine them carefully.

Old Li was startled and quickly threw away his cigarette butt, stopping Lu Yuan.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't mess around. This is the latest Zero mech. If you break it, you won't be able to afford to pay for it even if you screw it in for the rest of your life."

"Could you two please move aside to talk?"

Lu Yuan observed for a moment, then seemed to have noticed something and looked at the two men.

The man and woman's expressions shifted slightly as they gave Lu Yuan a deep look, creating a somewhat subtle atmosphere.

"can."

The tall woman nodded and agreed to Lu Yuan's request.

"Mr. Li, I need a room for a conversation."

Lu Yuan lowered his voice and said.

"What are you up to, you little devil?"

Old Li looked puzzled, but he also sensed the change in atmosphere. After hesitating for a moment, he led the three of them to an empty room inside the repair shop.

"This is my lounge. Now you can finally speak, right?"

Old Man Li urged.

"Mr. Li, why don't you excuse yourself for a moment?"

Lu Yuan didn't rush to answer. Instead, he looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before speaking to Old Man Li.

"You brat, is this your house or mine?"

Old Man Li immediately exploded.

"Mr. Li, I'm doing this for your safety."

"Bullshit! I've lived for so many years, I've seen all kinds of storms. If you have something to say, say it. If not, get the hell out of here."

Seeing that Old Man Li insisted, Lu Yuan shook his head helplessly and let him stay.

Followed by.

Lu Yuan looked at the two men and said something surprising.

"Have you tampered with the core code of the operating system?"

Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions changed slightly.

A flicker of panic flashed in the young man's eyes, as if Lu Yuan had guessed correctly.

As for the tall woman, although she tried to hide it well, her subconsciously tense body still betrayed her inner nervousness.

"Don't talk nonsense, you brat," Old Man Li glared at him and quickly stopped him.

The terminal control of the operating system is in the hands of artificial intelligence. It is impossible for a normal person to modify the core code.

So from the very beginning, he never thought about it in that direction.

However, after observing the behavior of the two patrolmen, Old Man Li also sensed that something was amiss.

"Could it really be a problem with the core code?"

Old Man Li said in disbelief.

Both mechs were intact, with no malfunctions inside or out.

The only possibility is that there is a problem with the operating system.

'Those two are incredibly audacious, daring to tamper with core code. No wonder they absolutely refuse to go to a proper mecha repair factory…'

Old Li looked at the police badge on the other man's chest, seemed to understand something, and his face turned extremely ugly.

"We just made a mistake and accidentally touched the core code. Since this guy can see the problem, could you help us restore it to its original state?"

The tall woman smiled slightly and said in a seemingly relaxed manner.

But Lu Yuan has experienced many reincarnations, so how sophisticated and shrewd is his insight?

It was obvious at a glance that something was off about these two.

Moreover, they knew perfectly well that the problem lay in the core code, yet they never reminded Old Man Li; they must have a guilty conscience!

"I can give it a try, but regarding the compensation..."

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The tall woman's eyes lit up, as if she had seen a savior.

"If you can repair these two mechs, I can give you five times, no, ten times the reward..."

Before the tall woman could finish speaking, Old Li suddenly interrupted her.

"Please forgive me, you two. The child was just joking."

Old Li kept smiling apologetically and hurriedly pulled Lu Yuan out of the room.

"Kid, are you crazy? You dare to make money like this?"

Do you know who they are?

Old Li was both anxious and angry. He glanced into the room twice and whispered a reminder.

"I know, they are traitors who have infiltrated the police department."

Lu Yuan said dismissively, having already guessed their identities.

The world has suffered under the Star Alliance for too long.

Since the Dark Alien Race launched a large-scale invasion of the cultivation world, the Celestial Race's control over the various star regions has been significantly weakened.

Many forces and organizations that had long been dissatisfied with the Covenant rose up in rebellion, attempting to overthrow the Celestials' rule.

All these resistance forces and organizations were labeled as traitors by the Star Alliance.

Who in their right mind would modify the core code of the Zero Mech?
Perhaps only those who betray the party would dare to do something so thankless and risky, one that could cost them their lives if they were not careful.

"Since you know this, why don't you quickly sever ties with them?"

Old Li advised him with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

Hulao Star is technologically backward, resource-scarce, and located in a remote star region.

Compared to other prosperous planets, Hulao Star is as insignificant as a speck of dust, a neglected and abandoned planet within the Star Alliance.

Therefore, over the years.

Tiger Prison Star gradually became a gathering place for all sorts of people, including outlaws and rebel forces.

But the Star Alliance isn't stupid either; in recent years, it has directly increased its suppression of Hulao Star.

Every year, at least tens of thousands of people are executed for participating in remnants of the party or for being implicated by resistance forces.

The current governor of Hulao Star is a fifth-tier mecha pilot, a pillar of strength capable of suppressing all villains.

No matter how rampant the rebellion against the party may be, it will never be able to stir up any trouble.

The reason why Old Man Li was able to live peacefully for decades was that he kept himself at home, stayed away from all dangers, and did not deal with any forces.

"Isn't it because I'm short of money?"

"But don't worry, Mr. Li, I know what I'm doing and I won't risk my life."

Lu Yuan said helplessly.

If it weren't for the pressures of life, who would willingly choose to live a life of constant danger?
He's now just a street urchin from a poor neighborhood, expelled from school, not even qualified to be cannon fodder on the battlefield.

Faced with such a disastrous start, he had no choice but to seize this opportunity and give it his all.

Think of this.

Ignoring Old Man Li's advice, Lu Yuan returned to the room.

The skill 【Mech Mastery】 provides him with an all-around boost.

In addition to mecha repair, it also includes knowledge of code.

With his current knowledge of mecha, he can easily repair any malfunctions or problems of the Zero mecha.

"I can help you fix the core code, but in addition to the payment, I also want three Tier 1 martial arts or combat skills."

Lu Yuan looked at the tall woman and made an outrageous demand.

Although he has cultivation experience from many lifetimes, the laws of heaven and earth and the cultivation system of each world are very different.

Just like in the past, Android software and Apple system would sometimes be incompatible.

Martial arts and combat techniques from other worlds may not be applicable to this world of cultivation.

of course.

One Dharma can pass, all Dharmas can pass.

Although the laws of heaven and earth are different, many cultivation experiences are still applicable.

Lu Yuan only needs to access the martial arts knowledge of this world to quickly rise to prominence based on his cultivation experience from his previous life.

"If this world did not reject all external forces, I could easily become a martial artist with just the basic cultivation method of the True Spirit."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

"impossible!"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's conditions, the young man was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged, and he refused without even thinking.

What a joke!
Even the worst, most common first-tier martial arts technique is worth millions, equivalent to the cost of building a Zero-type mech.

But as soon as Lu Yuan opened his mouth, he asked for three first-tier martial arts techniques and combat skills.

Doesn't this cost their lives?
"Then you two may leave."

Lu Yuan pushed open the door and turned to leave.

"Wait, we can still talk about this."

The tall woman quickly called out to Lu Yuan.

They've been out for quite some time now; we can't let this drag on any longer.

Otherwise, if the police department notices anything amiss, their identities will inevitably be exposed.

At last.

After some haggling, Lu Yuan and the tall woman finally reached a deal for 50,000 star coins, a first-tier martial art, and two basic combat skills.

"This AI contains the martial arts and combat techniques you need."

"But remember, you must cultivate this skill alone; it is strictly forbidden to pass it on to anyone else."

"There is also an anonymous account inside, with no password, containing 50,000 Star Coins. You can withdraw the money from any bank."

The tall woman took out a smart device resembling a watch and handed it to Lu Yuan, giving him a serious warning.

"Don't worry, I know the rules."

Lu Yuan's AI subordinates carefully inspected the device and, after confirming that there were no problems, put it away.

After half an hour.

"It's done."

Lu Yuan clapped his hands and climbed out of the cockpit.

The helmets of the two Zero mechs lit up, and the smooth lines on the surface of the mechs emitted a faint glow, giving them a very futuristic look.

The tall woman breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, the weight that had been hanging over her throat finally lifted.

“My name is Gu Yao. With your abilities, you shouldn’t be stuck in this tiny repair shop.”

"My contact information is in that smart device. If you have any ideas, you can contact me anytime."

She looked at Lu Yuan and introduced herself.

Lu Yuan nodded, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Seeing that he did not agree, the tall woman smiled but did not insist.

The two of them then piloted their Zero mechs and hurriedly left the repair shop.

Watch their backs as they leave.

Lu Yuan's gaze was deep, as if he were pondering something. (End of Chapter)