Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

Chapter 143 I'll share my thoughts on Old Lin's opinion

"A high-level relic?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe immediately became interested, and his gaze involuntarily turned to the window again.

As the airship continued to move forward, the terrain below did indeed begin to change slightly.

The once boundless wilderness was gradually left behind, replaced by an extremely strange scene.

Suddenly, a bottomless fissure appeared in the ground ahead.

In that darkness, there seemed to be faint purple miasma churning around, making one's scalp tingle at the mere sight of it.

"That's Poison Dragon Abyss, a large natural source of poisonous materials."

Professor Lin walked over to him, looked in the direction of his self-illumination, and casually explained.

"Many highly poisonous magical beasts live inside, but it also nurtures many plants that are hard to find in the outside world."

"Every year, many desperate people go in to pan for gold, but only one in ten comes out alive."

The airship continued to fly steadily, and soon passed over the purple miasma.

Several hours later, an even more breathtaking sight appeared on the distant horizon.

It was the ruins of a black building that pierced the clouds.

It exhibits an irregular geometric shape that defies all common sense in physics.

But what's even stranger is that the light around the building seems to be refracted.

The space also presents a visible distortion and overlap.

It's like you feel like it's on the horizon, but the next second, its reflection seems to be right next to you.

"Buzz—"

Just as the airship approached that area.

Jiang Zhe suddenly felt a slight stinging pain in his brain.

Even the deck of the airship began to creak.

It seemed as if something was kneading the hull.

"What about that one?" Suppressing the trembling in his mind, Jiang Zhe pointed at the tall tower, a hint of horror flashing in his eyes.

"Folding Tower".

Upon seeing this, Professor Lin's tone became more serious.

"It's an undeveloped site that's rated at least S and is extremely dangerous."

"The very existence of a relic of this level distorts the surrounding laws; even gravity and time are in chaos."

"Therefore, we have deliberately maintained a safe distance of nearly 100 kilometers on our flight path, otherwise we would be caught up in the area of ​​its ruins."

"Our airship will probably be torn to shreds in an instant."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe couldn't help but secretly marvel.

The core area of ​​the Triangle Relics is only rated A, yet it has already given rise to three cities by leveraging its impact on the surrounding environment.

And this S-class relic, capable of causing spatial distortion even when viewed from a distance—

Time flies, and even if the wonders of the outside world are breathtaking, it is inevitable to experience visual fatigue after looking at them for a long time.

The two had now retreated to the rest area of ​​the airship, where they were chatting while sipping hot tea.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Lin, what was the agenda for this exchange meeting?"

Jiang Zhe took a sip of tea and asked casually.

"Is it like the Three Cities, all about showing off their power before starting the fight?"

"puff----"

Upon hearing this, Professor Lin almost spat out the mouthful of tea he had just drunk, and glared at Jiang Zhe with annoyance.

"Why are you in such a hurry to fight, kid? This isn't the kind of place you'd find in the capital."

After putting down his teacup, Professor Lin straightened up and began to patiently explain.

"The three-city incident was small-scale, and since everyone basically knew each other well, it ended in one day."

"But this event in the capital city has brought together the power of the entire Federation."

"The duration will naturally be doubled, and it's normal for it to last for a month."

"A month?" Jiang Zhe was taken aback upon hearing this.

"That's right." Professor Lin nodded and continued.

"So how could he possibly have started fighting right away?"

"The main process in the early stages involves lengthy technology exhibitions and student seminars."

"At this time, all the major powers will showcase their latest research findings."

"On the surface, it's about attracting investment in exchange for resources, but in reality—it's a bloodless battle."

Upon hearing this, Professor Lin's eyes immediately turned cold.

"Technology theft, malicious short selling, and even sabotaging the card maker at trade shows are all common occurrences."

"As for formal sparring, that usually happens in the later stages."

"It was staged as the grand finale of the distribution of benefits among various forces."

"I see----"

After listening to Professor Lin's explanation, Jiang Zhe was no longer afraid; instead, his eyes lit up.

"A trade fair? That's great!"

"I was worried about how to get my hands on some high-end goods, but now that there's a market for them, it's much easier."

As he spoke, he patted the huge backpack beside him, a confident smile curving his lips.

"These local specialties aren't just for making a little money as a safety net."

"What I want is to drain them dry."

"You little rascal, you've got quite the ambition."

Professor Lin smiled and shook his head, but he was used to Jiang Zhe's remarks.

"When you get there, don't just set up a street stall and sell loose goods."

"We need to sell our products and technology to major powers that need to break through their limitations in order to maximize our profits."

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming more suggestive.

"When you get to the capital, you should pay close attention to the Gear Society."

"They've been making waves in recent years by specializing in the research of mechanical relics and puppet modifications, which has allowed them to grow into a large enterprise controlled by the Prime Minister."

"They are now very wealthy and have an almost obsessive thirst for all kinds of novel puppetry technologies."

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Professor Lin leaned closer and lowered his voice to begin sharing his business acumen.

"Don't be foolish and sell all the technology you brought out from the core area this time."

"You have to break him down, like selling his head or something."

"Once they've taken the bait, we'll sell them little by little, like squeezing toothpaste."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Zhe's eyes, and he couldn't help but give Professor Lin a thumbs up.

This old man truly deserves his reputation as a master; he has such rich experience in selling goods.

"Mr. Lin's insight is brilliant!"

Stop flattering me.

Professor Lin waved his hand dismissively, but the smile in his eyes was still quite obvious.

"In short, once you get to the capital, you have to make your way around and get to know the truly influential people."

He stood up and walked to the porthole, looking down at the land below where traces of human activity were gradually appearing, his tone becoming earnest and meaningful.

"Tianlan City is only suitable for an old man like me to retire in, but you are different."

"Moreover, your talents and those quirky ideas can't be fully utilized in this small pond of Three Cities."

Turning around, Professor Lin looked intently at Jiang Zhe.

"To gain a foothold in this world, to access truly advanced technology —"

"Then you must fight your way through this monster's den in the capital!"