Chapter 120: Why?

Jixinghe's mecha repair tasks, scheduled for tonight just like Shen Mu's, involved only damaged mechas that would be transported in the evening. Daytime transport convoys were likely to be detected, while at night, there was no need for headlights; drivers could use night vision goggles. The desolate surface of the alien planet had few obstacles, and the special environment made any traces of vehicle tracks disappear by dawn.

If the transport distance was too long for one night, the convoy would find a place to hide and rest during the day and resume their journey when night fell again. Jixinghe’s convoy was able to travel during the day due to their small target and the presence of interference and stealth devices.

Without mechas to repair, Jixinghe, who had originally planned to sort through his spoils, temporarily separated from Su He, Shen Mu, and the later-arriving Su Chuan Yun.

"You all go ahead. I’ll take care of sorting out your spoils," Jixinghe said.

Shen Mu took Su Chuan Yu