Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot-Chapter 809 - 316 Armed_3

"Mr. Wang, you name the price, I promise not to haggle!"

The tone of a rich lady!

"This... it’s really not about the money..."

Wang Tao’s face seemed to soften somewhat.

"Ten thousand, twenty thousand, or maybe fifty thousand?"

Qu Shilin began to offer prices.

Wang Tao wasn’t actually too clear about the purchasing power of Crystal Coins, as he hadn’t really gone shopping much since he arrived at Changhe Base.

Moreover, he couldn’t just name a price at random. Considering Qu Shilin’s ability and status, he wanted to do long-term business with her, not just make a quick deal.

After pondering for a moment, Wang Tao sighed and said:

"I originally didn’t want to sell it, but meeting you in the apocalypse must be fate. I also greatly admire the scientific contributions Miss Qu has made... How about this, let’s not talk about money anymore. Let’s see if you have something I need, and I’ll trade the Magical Stomach Pouch for it."

When Qu Shilin heard this, she was first delighted, then frowned and said:

"I don’t seem to have anything valuable on hand, just a few Powered Armors—"

"That’s it, I want a Powered Armor!"

Qu Shilin hadn’t finished speaking when Wang Tao interrupted her.

Wang Tao had always wanted to get his hands on a Powered Armor to play with but hadn’t had time to go to the city center. Since Qu Shilin had one, that was perfect.

"A Powered Armor? Deal! Let’s exchange contact information, and I’ll have someone deliver it to you later!"

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Qu Shilin happily exchanged contact information with Wang Tao, holding the Magical Stomach Pouch.

As for the model of the Powered Armor, Qu Shilin didn’t mention it and Wang Tao, not understanding, didn’t ask either. He simply wanted to play with one, after all, it was a childhood dream! Plus, a Fourth-order Ability User with Powered Armor could potentially receive a significant boost to combat power!

While both individuals felt they came out ahead, Gu Yun came over.

"Ah, there’s no helping it, please show them the Iron Beetle, Mr. Wang. They’ve agreed to pay a viewing fee—you’ll get a cut too. This way, I’ll have given the City Hall an explanation..."

Gu Yun spoke somewhat reluctantly.

If possible, he certainly wanted to keep the Iron Beetle’s armed function hidden... He just hoped that the armed ability Wang Tao described was low-key enough that others couldn’t discern its true potential.

"Viewing fee? Okay!"

Wang Tao nodded.

He was somewhat surprised by the viewing fee but didn’t mind it. He was also very curious about this armed ability and had been eager to test it.

The crowd gathered around, looking at Wang Tao with anticipation.

They only knew that something Gu Yun desperately wanted to hide was related to the Iron Beetle, but they didn’t know the specifics.

Of course, they weren’t foolish; if Gu Yun tried to trick them, they would certainly be able to tell.

"Bring a Level 4 Crystal Core, to raise the compatibility."

Wang Tao said to Gu Yun.

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Gu Yun, or rather City Hall, clearly wanted this Iron Beetle, and so did Wang Tao. But there was only one item, and it couldn’t be split in half.

As for the Iron Beetle’s stake, City Hall had a larger share than Wang Tao. After all, City Hall had contributed a Star Meteorite and an Epic Crystal Core, while Wang Tao had only provided an Epic Crystal Core. Wang Tao definitely couldn’t compete with City Hall; the rules had been clearly established in the contract before.

Seeing how much Gu Yun valued the Iron Beetle, Wang Tao had already given up on fighting for it and decided to let them have it. There was no need to antagonize them.

Of course, if it was given to City Hall, City Hall would certainly have to compensate Wang Tao correspondingly. And the more powerful the Iron Beetle, the more compensation there would be.

So Wang Tao prepared to test just how strong the Iron Beetle really was.

Nourishing the Iron Beetle to its maximum HP was definitely out of the question, as it would require 50 Level 4 Crystal Cores, which Gu Yun couldn’t provide at the moment since all were designated for unlocking the Star Meteorite.

However, increasing the Iron Beetle’s compatibility was achievable; it didn’t require many Crystal Cores, and just one Level 4 Crystal Core could increase the compatibility to 100%.

Since Wang Tao had decided to give the Iron Beetle to City Hall, he naturally couldn’t bear the cost of using his own Crystal Cores.

After all, it wasn’t his Crystal Core, so it didn’t hurt to ask. Wang Tao directly asked Gu Yun for a Level 4 Crystal Core.

When the crowd saw Wang Tao feed the Iron Beetle the white Level 4 Crystal Core handed over by Gu Yun, they were filled with expectation.

It seemed Gu Yun hadn’t deceived them; consuming a Level 4 Crystal Core certainly meant it was something very powerful!

Moments later, the Iron Beetle completely integrated the Level 4 Crystal Core, achieving 100% compatibility, and then Wang Tao turned to the onlookers with a smile and said:

"This is the Iron Beetle’s second ability, Armed."

As he spoke, Wang Tao had already commanded the Iron Beetle in his mind to activate its armament.

They watched as the palm-sized Iron Beetle landed on the ground and suddenly began to expand and grow larger.

When it had conducted an Independent Attack before, it had been about the same size as Lightning.

Now, whether it was because the HP had reached 50,000 or because its armament was just so, the Iron Beetle suddenly grew to the size of a car!

And the appearance was even more fearsome than before!

Amidst the gasps of the people, the underbelly of the fearsome Iron Beetle suddenly split open, revealing a humanoid cavity. It then leaped directly towards Wang Tao’s back, the cavity splitting open just enough to accommodate Wang Tao’s body, completely enveloping him.

With a series of "click-clack" noises, the Iron Beetle’s body twisted and reshaped quickly. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a towering figure about two stories high, burly, with a shell on its back and eyes glowing with a faint yellow light!

"Oh my God..."

The crowd looked up, mouths agape.

"What is that thing!"

Soldiers in the distance looked at the "monster" in shock.

"The Iron Beetle’s second ability, Armed."

Wang Tao spoke.

His voice seemed to come through some organ of the Iron Beetle, completely unlike his normal tone. It was hoarse, suppressed, instilling fear in people!

Qi De, Huang Wu, and Zhou Long, the three Awakeners, had not felt any pressure from Wang Tao before.

But now, a crushing sense of oppression inundated them!

They even felt that they were no match for Wang Tao anymore!