The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

I hate this damn conditioned reflex!

The sparrows' mournful cries echoed in the quiet room, sounding strangely desolate.

Lin Mo glanced at it, completely ignoring the dramatic sparrow's self-contradiction.

His entire mind was immersed in the vast amount of knowledge and information brought by the book "Detailed Explanation of Basic Source Soldiers" that he had just acquired.

Countless pieces of knowledge about energy source structures, material properties, and energy circuits repeatedly surfaced in his mind, eventually forming a completely new and fascinating field.

So that's how the recruits were forged!

Who knew materials could be used in this way!

This was like opening a door to a whole new world for him.

Just as Lin Mo was excitedly rubbing his hands together, ready to make a big splash, the sparrow next to him opened its mouth quietly.

If you're always half-hearted, you'll never succeed.

His voice carried a subtle, unreadable emotion, sounding like he was advising someone, or perhaps pouring cold water on their enthusiasm.

[You've accumulated enough experience with intermediate-level gene potions; you could have succeeded with just a little more effort.]

Now you have to turn around and work on something completely new that you know nothing about.

[Besides, you don't know how to create Source Soldiers at all, you don't even understand what Source Soldiers are, so you'll have to start all over again.]

Lin Mo paused.

"What experience? Experience of failure?"

Lin Mo nodded to himself, "That's quite a lot. Do you want some?"

Sparrow: 【...You always have so many fallacies.】

I really want to turn into an octopus right now and slap you in the face with all eight arms.

Lin Mo chuckled and looked up, completely unconcerned: "Then change it. Whatever you want it to be, it's up to you."

Sparrow: [...Never mind, that would be too ugly. I have my own aesthetic sense, okay?]

Lin Mo laughed when he heard this, and didn't bother to pay attention to him. He took out some materials and started working on them by himself.

Seeing that Lin Mo didn't speak, Sparrow didn't continue the topic.

It flapped its wings and landed on a high platform not far from Lin Mo.

He watched Lin Mo's actions, becoming increasingly speechless: [Ber? Do you really understand Origin Soldiers?]

Lin Mo slowly raised his head, looked at the sparrow beside him, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

"I don't understand."

He readily admitted it.

"But aren't you still here?"

sparrow:【? 】

A big question mark seemed to appear on the little bird's head.

Lin Mo's smile grew even brighter, even carrying a hint of ill intent.

"With the existing experts around, what's wrong with me staying a little longer?"

Sparrow: [Although I feel like you're praising me, I have no proof.]

Lin Mo chuckled: "Based on the materials I have, recommend a few of the most cost-effective equipment solutions, along with complete manufacturing methods and energy circuit blueprints."

The sparrow fell silent.

He stood there blankly, feeling as if he had been completely arranged for.

After a long while, it finally managed to squeeze out a sentence through its teeth.

"...You know how to be opportunistic."

Lin Mo chuckled: "Thanks."

If there's a ready-made answer, why not just copy it and insist on writing it yourself? Isn't that stupid?

That's what they say, but the sparrow's body tells a different story.

Despite his complaints, he is never careless when it comes to getting things done.

Suddenly, two faint blue lights appeared in the sparrow's eyes, and countless data streams flashed rapidly in the depths of its pupils.

He began scanning Lin Mo's personal panel and warehouse inventory to analyze the characteristics of the materials.

Combining the knowledge from "A Detailed Explanation of Primary Source Soldiers" with the abilities of Lin Mo, a complete novice, high-speed calculations and matching were performed.

The room fell silent instantly, with only the faint hum of data flowing through the air remaining.

Lin Mo didn't urge him, and just waited quietly.

He knew that this level of computation would take some time.

A full ten minutes passed.

The blue light in the sparrow's eyes finally faded away.

The next second, a brand new information panel appeared out of thin air in front of Lin Mo.

The panel displays several distinct options, each accompanied by detailed explanations and data.

Lin Mo's breathing slowed down unconsciously as he eagerly looked over.

The first option is a weapon.

[Original Form: Short Staff/Staff]

[Estimated increase in combat power: 25~50]

[Original Soldier Core Effect - Rock Spike Swamp: Summons a small "Black Rock Spike Zone" at the target's feet, lasting 8 seconds. Targets standing in the zone will be slowed and will take spike damage each time they move or attack.]

[Estimated material consumption: 18 sets of Black Armor Shell.]

Includes a soft control effect that slows you down!

This is a good thing.

The combination of slowing down enemies and dealing continuous damage can be extremely effective in both one-on-one duels and group battles.

Moreover, the amount of materials consumed was not much, only 18 portions.

He suppressed his excitement and continued reading.

The second option is also a weapon.

[Original Soldier Form: Longsword]

[Estimated increase in combat power: 25~50]

[Original Soldier Core Special Effect - Rock Spike Swamp: ......]

[Estimated material consumption: 15 sets of Black Armor Shell.]

Ok?

Lin Mo was slightly taken aback.

Only the weapon's form has changed; the core special effects of the Source Weapon remain the same.

Moreover, three fewer sets of materials were used.

Other weapon-type source soldiers are similar, differing only in the materials they require.

The larger the source soldier, the more materials it consumes.

This is easy to understand.

Then there was a shield.

[Original Form: Shield]

[Estimated increase in combat power: 25~50]

[Original Soldier Core Effect - Iron Wall Piercing: Slam the shield into the ground or push it forward, instantly activating all the spikes along the shield's edge, dealing area-of-effect spike damage to a fan-shaped area in front.]

[Estimated material consumption: 35 sets of Black Armor Shell.]

A shield that can both defend and attack will definitely give enemy targets in close combat a headache.

Moreover, this "Iron Wall Piercing" effect is practically tailor-made for close-quarters combat.

Imagine being surrounded by monsters and suddenly delivering a shield bash, instantly attacking the fan-shaped area in front of you.

Just imagining that scene is enough to get your blood pumping.

but......

His gaze fell on that glaring number.

35 copies.

This consumption is more than twice that of the longsword form.

The price-performance ratio dropped instantly.

I've reviewed all the plans.

Lin Mo fell into deep thought.

A decision was made quickly.

Daggers or arm guards require the fewest materials, only 6 pieces.

It's perfect for practicing.

Anyway, all we need are 6 materials, and the cost is only 60 source crystals. Even if we fail, it won't hurt.

The shield requires 35 sets of materials, which is 350 Source Crystals.

This immediately increased the cost price by nearly six times.

Even with a current inventory of 230,000 units, he still needs to be frugal where necessary.

As for shields or other types of source soldiers, let's talk about that later.