Chapter 66
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Feng Jun immediately got the items delivered to Han Xiao, prompting Han Xiao to sarcastically praise him for being an exemplary worker . He joked that he would shower him with a pennant, among other rewards, causing Feng Jun to roll his eyes . After teasing him, Han Xiao returned to his workroom to begin work on his equipment .
Having leveled up both [Basic Weaponry] and [Basic Mechanical Engineering], the effectiveness of Han Xiao's enhancement was now much higher than before . He took out the two Berserk Eagles and began to perform modifications on them, upgrading them with better materials and spare parts .
'My days of poverty are long gone; I'm a rich man now!'
With Han Xiao's proficiency in modifications, the process was completed in no time .
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Berserk Eagle (Enhanced)
Grade: Uncommon
Base Stats:
Damage: 74-87
Fire Rate: 1 . 5/s
Magazine Capacity: 8
Range: 50m
Power Output: 45
Prerequisite(s): Lv . 3 Precise Shot
Stat Bonus: +2 Dexterity
Length: 0 . 21m
Weight: 1 . 9kg
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Additional Effect: Backfire – The recoil of this gun is extremely powerful, requiring 30 STR to overcome .
Additional Effect: High Impact – When attacking, 10% chance to deal bonus 15 damage if the target is within effective range .
Additional Effect: Dual-shot – This gun has been modified with the capability to fire up to 2 bullets per shot (20% damage penalty) .
Tooltip: Come on, we all know what gun this is based on . Desert— cough .
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With Han Xiao's current skill levels, there was a 30-40% chance of upgrading a common equipment to uncommon when performing enhancement . Although Han Xiao was now the proud owner of two uncommon guns, they came with the prerequisite of Lv . 3 Precise Shot . Even though this prerequisite did not prevent Han Xiao from wielding them, it would cause their effectiveness to be greatly diminished .
Shaking his head in exasperation, Han Xiao inputted some experience to raise Precise Shot to Lv . 3, which gave him an additional 3% Accuracy and 4% Critical Chance .
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As you have achieved Lv . 8 in Basic Shooting and Lv . 3 in Precise Shot, you may learn one of the following three advanced skills:
Sniping
Gunfighting
Suppression
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For the first time, Han Xiao found himself in a dilemma over which skill to pick .
Although shooting skills were essential to Cannon Masters, they were also important for Technicians . The three abilities displayed before Han Xiao clearly represented different styles of combat .
As the Berserk Eagle was made for close-combat, Gunfighting would make for a logical choice . However, Han Xiao also needed to think further ahead .
At end game, Technicians were strongest at long-ranged combat, so they rarely had use for risky, close-combat skills . Suppression would aid in sieging or holding forts, but it would only be effective with a partner to provide tactical support . In contrast to these two skills, Sniping was far better suited for solo action .
Han Xiao scratched his head as he thought about it .
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'I'll have to work alone sooner or later anyway, plus it's better for me to keep myself far from danger, unlike a player who doesn't have to worry about his life . For me, sniping is the best option!'
In Han Xiao's previous life, the dazzling and breathtaking style of Gunfighting was a popular choice among players, and even professional Cannon Masters would learn it just for the cool factor .
However, as a pragmatist, Han Xiao could hardly give two hoots .
'Who cares about looking good during combat! It's not like I'm doing this to see the stream chat praise me . '
At this thought, the Great Technician Han finally made his decision .
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You have learned an advanced skill:
Sniping (Lv . 1)
+4% Fatal Shot
+5% Shooting Range
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Han Xiao nodded in satisfaction . Done!
Next, Han Xiao crafted the Swallow Gliders, earning 1,500 experience in the process . He also modified them to give them the 'retractability' of the Retractable Knife . Indeed, the good thing about being able to actually learn knowledge in this life was that Han Xiao could implement concepts and technology from his blueprints into other inventions .
With the added retractability, they could now be worn on the back like a parachute before deployment . Once activated, the two 1 . 2m long 'wings' would extend out to allow the user to freely glide in the air .
After the gliders, Han Xiao proceeded to work on his close combat gear . The Mecha Arm actually formed a set with the Mecha Leg, and their blueprints were obtainable through the same combination of talents . They were also necessary parts for creating an Exoframe . However, that would require advanced knowledge, and Han Xiao did not even have the necessary skills to craft a proper Mecha Leg yet . At best, he would be able to craft one that could travel long distances, but it would lack the mechanisms that allowed for nimble movements .
Han Xiao planned to upgrade the Mecha Arm by making it lighter and smaller . While making it smaller would cause it to lose some power, Han Xiao had something in mind to compensate for it .
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Do you wish to proceed with talent fusion?
(Lv . 3 Basic Weaponry + Lv . 2 Basic Assembly + Lv . 2 Basic Mechanics)
This fusion will cost you 15,000 experience .
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Fusion Success!
Congratulations, you have discovered [Air Motor]!
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"Wow, first try!"
Han Xiao rejoiced . This particular combination of talent could yield quite a number of different blueprints, and he had not expected to obtain it using so little experience .
The Air Motor converted compressed air into vibrational kinetic energy that, when harnessed as a weapon, could essentially bypass the armor of normal armor to cause direct damage .
Han Xiao spent a good half a day working on the Mecha Arm . He refitted it to slim it down but also lengthened it to cover the entire arm . He also reinforced its casing with platinum to cover up its internal mechanics, giving it a huge durability boost .
When he was done, the Mecha Arm looked vastly different from its crude form from before - it was now a shiny, silver metallic arm .
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Lightweight Mecha Arm (Left) - Motor-enhanced
Grade: Average (White)
Base Stats:
- Damage: 30-48
- Defense: 10-13
- Power Level: 33
- Durability: 470/470
Prerequisite(s): 24 STR
Bonus Stats: -2 Attack Speed
Length: 0 . 87m
Weight: 5 . 2kg
Additional Bonus: +7 STR
Additional Effect: Vibration - Every 15 seconds, your attacks inflict an additional 23-45 direct damage onto the target . (Ignores Defense)
Additional Effect: Increased Durability
Tooltip: Realistic looking .
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Although it was only an average ranked piece of equipment, Han Xiao's modifications had given it three useful additional effects .
So far, all the upgrades that Han Xiao had given his gear were nothing too fancy, but now, he was about to craft something special, something specialized for a Technician!
Han Xiao took a deep breath .
"Amitabha… God, please let me get that blueprint in one try . This fusion is just too expensive…"
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Do you wish to proceed with talent fusion?
(Lv . 2 Advanced Material Composition + Lv . 2 Basic Magnetism + Lv . 2 Basic Assembly)
This fusion will cost you 70,000 experience .