Chapter 312: 312. The more powerful nuclear power plant
In a highly concentrated radiation environment, not only did the speed of cultivating "Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill" and "Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield" become faster.
But Lu Yao's entire body also became extremely excited, with each cell brimming with energy, inducing life to undergo beneficial mutations.
The combination of both resulted in a qualitative change, and the cultivation speed was much faster than Lu Yao had anticipated.
When the 15th day arrived, a hint of golden light could fleetingly be seen on Lu Yao's face, as he achieved great success with the "Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield".
During practice, it was as if his body were protected by a copper bell, essentially gaining an inch-thick steel plate for protection, possessing an incredible ability to resist impacts.
As for the "Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill", it has 10 levels; this time he went directly from the 3rd to the 5th level, gaining an additional 3000 pounds of strength compared to a normal Blood-Exchange, giving him a significant advantage in direct combat.
However, what Lu Yao valued the most was the substantial enhancement both techniques provided to his physique.
Five days later, Lu Yao had replaced all his teeth, officially entering the "Forty Teeth Phase".
Using the front camera of his phone, his teeth were as white and glossy as pearls, all of the same size, neatly arranged together. He could be the spokesperson for a top-tier toothpaste brand with no problem at all!
If he opened his mouth wide, one could see a total of 40 teeth.
At this moment, Lu Yao's Blood-Exchange Realm had reached Great Perfection.
If you cut open the skin and let the blood drip, you would find it thick and shiny like mercury, rich with incredible vitality and energy, truly "blood like mercury".
Having achieved his greatest goal, it was time for him to leave, and he had to leave.
There were no more white noise dots from radiation on his phone. The radiation waves emitted by the "large elephant leg" were getting weaker and weaker, not as vigorous as at the beginning.
He took out an instrument to measure it— the reading was only 1000 microsieverts, just the level of a hospital's "radiation therapy room".
Lu Yao himself, with the help of Star Key, had depleted the radioactive materials emitting radiation.
He had no attachment, standing up and leaving the place directly.
"A place where the nuclear reaction has long stopped has such miraculous effects; Blue Star still has an accident nuclear power station where a reactor is constantly burning. What kind of gain could that provide me!"
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He was more cautious when leaving, as there were many more cameras here.
Many workers whispered about a giant mutated rat that kept stealing food from the kitchen.
Lu Yao felt perfectly entitled to what he ate, having cleared much of the harmful substances from the "stone coffin"; having a bit of food wasn't too much, was it~
His figure turned into a black shadow in a flash, and he left the nuclear power station with a few leaps and bounds.
After the "Forty Teeth Phase", his physical condition had increased dramatically, especially since Lu Yao cultivated two Divine Skills, he only lacked True Qi compared to a regular Innate Realm.
Anxious to get things done and return to the Otherworld, Lu Yao exerted his full strength and ran freely, reaching a speed of 170 kilometers per hour!
By the time he arrived at the tank factory, it was two hours later, and he exhaled a stream of hot steam to cool down, melting the ice and snow on the ground.
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Upon seeing each other, Alexander was concerned about the balance payment and rushed over somewhat excitedly, saying, "Lu, why have you been gone for so long? I thought you no longer wanted it!"
"Ha, sorry to have worried you. But rest assured, here I am," Lu Yao responded.
The two proceeded to the factory to inspect the goods, with the machines inside still working day and night on AK rifles and 7.62 bullets.
Many workers toiled continuously, inspecting the firearms and bullets and packing them into boxes. Trucks were parked outside, ready to be loaded and taken away once full.
Lu Yao casually remarked, "Working around the clock, business is booming, huh."
Alexander gave a wry smile and said, "Barely making ends meet."
Lu Yao became interested, "Isn't the arms trade hugely profitable?"
"It is profitable," Alexander nodded, "but I have to hand over most of the income to my... superiors."
"Got it," Lu Yao understood instantly. This person was able to conduct business with impunity here; there must be officials protecting him.
The two of them chatted as they arrived at the warehouse, only to see a large pile of items already waiting, tanks, mechas, machine guns, and 155 howitzers.
"No need to introduce stuff like tanks, you already know about them," Alexander said, pointing at the long and thick cannon, "This is the 155MM howitzer produced by Northern Xia Country Industry. Accurate and immensely powerful, it can blast a hole two meters deep and six meters in diameter in the ground."
Lu Yao inspected everything and was very satisfied. These items, supposedly "scrapped" from the eastern frontline, were all brand new.
Without a word, he immediately paid off the balance owed, which totaled ten million dollars.
In the end, arms dealing is still immensely profitable.
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Lu Yao drove a tank, leading as the vanguard, with a trailer full of stuff covered by a tarpaulin, leaving the factory.
Alexander waved goodbye with reluctance until this major client disappeared from his sight. Returning to his office, he indulged in a nice drink, making sure to prepare the "tribute" money to be sent over immediately by a trusted aide.
Meanwhile, Lu Yao once again arrived at the snowy cedar forest.
Besides enjoying the scenery, the wide plains of the Yukolun Territory made it hard to find a suitable hidden spot, and this place was just right.
Climbing out of the tank, he began putting these items into the "Space-Time Bubble."
A "green, whirlpool-shaped" mirror appeared, with the tank slowly sinking into it, disappearing after a while like an insect stuck in glue.
The 50-ton tank consumed 20% of Star Key's energy! The same amount would be expended to retrieve it.
Next, Lu Yao loaded the rest of the items. The 8-ton 155 howitzer plus cannonballs used up 6%; battle armor took 2%, and the Fire God Cannon only 1%.
The energy consumption of these items was not proportional at all. Lu Yao mused, "It seems that in addition to weight, volume and mass also matter..."
However, the energy of the Star Key was ample for use, even with everything stored there would still be 40% left.
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Jin Garden Warehouse
It was deep into the night when Lu Yao walked out the door, the courtyard empty of people.
Li Pei, hearing the noise, came out with a smile, "My lord has returned! You were gone for quite a few days this time."
Lu Yao walked over and wrapped his arms around her waist, asking, "Yeah. Did anything happen while I was away?"
Li Pei thought for a moment and replied, "Well, there is one thing. Remember the silver we donated a few days ago? The person in charge of the donations in Yunzhou is actually the eldest son of Zuo Gong. He sent over a visiting card wanting to express his thanks three days ago, but since you weren't here, I didn't agree to meet."
"The son of Zuo Gong? Then we should meet him," Lu Yao replied, his hands starting to wander after having been restrained for several days.
"Hmm, then I shall reply to them first thing in the morning," she said.
Feeling his hands getting warmer, Li Pei immediately went back to the room with her lord.
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A short parting was like a second honeymoon, and Li Pei was very enthusiastic.
But as the little clove tongue ventured forth, she suddenly felt that something was off with her lord's teeth.
She abruptly opened her eyes, reached out to pry open Lu Yao's mouth for a look, and exclaimed in surprise, "You developed the Forty Teeth Phenomenon!"
Lu Yao chuckled, lifting the girl up high for a clearer view.
Li Pei's face flushed, and she covered her mouth, both shocked and delighted, "It really is the Forty Teeth Phenomenon! How did you manage this so quickly..."
"I discovered something powerful. I'll let you all try it some day~"
Lu Yao made a solemn promise.
Next time, it would be to a bigger nuclear power station!