On the ground in the Mech Zone, there were clear markings, so Ji Xinghe and his group easily found Section 109. All work areas were divided into sections, with a total of 150 sections spread across a 50,000-square-meter area.As they approached, someone called out to them."What are you doing here?"Unlike the severe and official tone of the Colonel, the mech technicians' words were much more casual."Hey? This guy looks pretty old.""Stop staring and get back to work.""Oh."Only one young man reluctantly stepped forward to stop Ji Xinghe and his group, while the others continued their tasks without paying much attention. In fact, they didn't care about many things, like Ji Xinghe and Han Li's fight. No one in this mech zone had gone to watch, and it hadn’t been long enough for the news to spread. Otherwise, some people might have come out of curiosity."Hello, I saw you need a machinist." Ji Xinghe displayed his Level 8 Machinist certification on his wrist screen. "I'm here to apply
“Try?” Master Liu frowned. “Mr. Ji, mechas are not cars. You can't just 'try' fixing them. This concerns the lives of frontline soldiers, not just the mecha pilots... You've never dealt with mechas before, so I can't let you try.”The battles on the alien frontlines are not solely between the Federation and the Empire's mecha units. Although various high-tech weapons from the Federation can't be used effectively on the alien planet due to numerous reasons, ordinary soldiers have to wear spacesuits weighing up to 60kg on the surface. These suits are very bulky, but the soldiers still manage to cooperate with the mecha pilots.In short, they have to overcome many difficulties, but it's easier said than done. The difficulties they face often require them to gamble with their lives. It is their willingness to sacrifice that makes people like Master Liu value their lives even more.Shen Mu was anxious and was about to explain, but Ji Xinghe stopped him. He couldn't always rely on others to
"Stop."Ji Xinghe, holding Xinxin's hand, stood behind Shen Mu. Just as Shen Mu was about to scroll back up, Ji Xinghe spoke, "This one."Shen Mu's finger paused on the third-to-last item in the 109th Operation Area's demand list: a repair project. The system's estimated completion time was 864 hours. These hours are in Blue Star's time units, as the day-night cycle on the alien planet is completely different from Blue Star's. Although the time isn't a direct result of the base's AI program combined with advanced technologies like robotic arms and machine tools, the wait time of 864 hours mainly represents the queue, indicating the high difficulty of this repair."Old Ji, can you handle it?" Shen Mu glanced at Liu Shifu and whispered, "This goes beyond the level of an eighth-level fitter. Even if your hands don't shake, it might still be too much."Ji Xinghe noticed Liu Shifu listening in and suddenly regretted his earlier bravado. However, having already boasted, he had no choice but
The canteen at Base Six suddenly became lively because an old man came in, leading a little girl. As the two lined up to get their food, they attracted the attention of hundreds, sparking many hushed discussions."That's him, that's him. It's really him.""Who?""A peerless master.""A peerless master?""Oh, I forgot you were working and didn't see it. Let me tell you, a spaceship from Azure Star arrived today with a thousand people. As soon as they got off the spaceship, they wanted to fight.""Fight?""Yes, this old man, oh no, this peerless master fought.""Did you secretly drink? Let me smell your breath.""Get lost, I'm not joking. Even though this old man looks old, just look at his height and build; he's a human weapon.""You mean this old man can fight? At his age?""It's not just my opinion; it's a fact. Do you know who his opponent was?""Who?""Han Li.""Han Li? The name sounds familiar.""Special-grade mech warrior, Major Han Li with seventy-three golden stars on his perso
The furious Shen Mu was not actually angry, but rather extremely excited. He had been excited since running into the canteen because the testing on the other side had been completed. Ji Xinghe really had fixed the damaged component, so he had run all the way to tell Ji Xinghe the good news, leaving Su He behind.After running into the canteen and seeing what Ji Xinghe was doing, Shen Mu became even more excited. He was about to rush over and shout but suddenly stopped in his tracks, standing there dumbfounded like an idiot because he saw that the second lieutenant being examined by Ji Xinghe, who might take the chance to become Ji Xinghe's second apprentice, was a cripple.A cripple was almost impossible to come to an alien planet, let alone become a mech warrior. The brand-new mechanical prosthetic leg was spotless, indicating it was newly fitted, suggesting this mech warrior was not originally a cripple.He was originally a mech warrior with intact limbs, strong physical fitness, an
The noise in the cafeteria vanished as everyone fell silent, watching the old man and the cripple. The terms "old man" and "cripple" were mere descriptors, devoid of any discrimination."Really, is it possible?" The lieutenant still couldn't believe it. He had chosen to hope, and this hope had given him further hope, but deep down, he wasn't confident. Everyone in the base had told him: you're done, you should retire, you can return to Azure Star and live a good life. Leave this war to us."Yes, it really is possible," Ji Xinghe replied seriously in both tone and expression. "As long as it's without armor, it truly is possible."The lieutenant's eyes reddened. He wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. He wanted to cry, but his status wouldn't allow it. After a deep breath and another, he calmed himself in the quiet cafeteria and spoke slowly."Thank you, but... thank you, truly."The lieutenant bowed to Private Ji Xinghe, a gesture unrelated to rank, but rather to age an
The people in the cafeteria dispersed, perhaps due to the appearance of the colonel, so no one came to ask if Ji Xinghe, this supreme master, was accepting disciples. With no one to disturb them, the grandfather and granddaughter enjoyed a hearty meal. Sighing Shen Mu and the excited Su He also ate their fill.As the dining time was about to end and the four of them were just leaving the cafeteria, they were stopped again."Mr. Ji, is it because of my bad attitude earlier?" Master Liu said excitedly. "If that's the case, please allow me to apologize. I'm sorry, I really didn't expect you to be able to repair mechas, especially since you said yourself that you had never touched a mecha before. But you can't reject my offer because of my attitude. If not for the sake of those mecha warriors who need mechas to continue fighting, you should at least give me a chance to make up for it for my grandfather's sake. Our 109th operational area...""Master Liu, you exaggerate. It's really not bec
Right now, Ji Xinghe doesn't really want to go to the mecha district. He wants to see the junior officer with the mechanical leg, but unfortunately, he doesn't know the officer's name or number, so there's no way to contact him.He probably can't sleep, just like me.Can Xin Xin sleep? Probably not, but she'll definitely lie in bed without moving because she doesn't want me to worry, just like she didn't want to affect her mom's work before.So, I should work even harder.Thinking this, Ji Xinghe arrived at the mecha district. This time he came alone. Without Shen Mu helping to authorize his access, he thought he might not get in, especially since he refused the job offer from Section 109 and publicly questioned the base's overseeing officer, the lieutenant colonel.Unexpectedly, but logically, as he approached the metal door of the mecha district, his authorization was directly completed. The electronic voice sounded, "Welcome, Specialist Private Mecha Mechanic Ji Xinghe."He now had