Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Is this Damn Thing a Human Rookie or a 1000 Li Red Hare?
An hour later, after closing the repair shop's door, Su Yu carefully studied the intelligent navigation device in his hand and obtained two valuable pieces of information.
First, according to the display on the intelligent navigation device, the Giant God Soldiers Base on Azure Star still has a fully preserved base computer, buried deep underground, and the last activation time was ten thousand years ago.
This means that the remnant of the Giant God Soldiers' Base is still a relatively complete base, with technology levels far exceeding the current Ruins Star and potentially ahead of over 90% of today's civilizations in the Galaxy!
The second is...
"Are all new recruits of the Giant God Soldiers this inhuman?"
Thirteen thousand seven hundred kilometers.
And they had to traverse multiple mountains and swamp areas.
Even so, maintaining an average walking speed of over a thousand kilometers per day.
What in the world, are these human recruits or thousand-mile rabbits?
While knowing that during the era of the Grand Expedition, the Human Empire was extraordinarily glorious, this is excessive! Are the recruits of one corps physically enhanced to such an extent?
Shaking his head, Su Yu temporarily suppressed the emotions and astonishment in his heart, carefully re-closed the Giant God Soldiers' navigation device, and placed it in the corner of the repair shop, seemingly nonchalantly tucking it into a pile of old parts, as if it were an inconspicuous weapon component.
But in his heart, a seed of hope had already been planted!
With the profession panel present, his initial survival crisis had been resolved.
And now, with the appearance of this Giant God Soldiers' navigation device, it directly pointed the way forward for Su Yu.
However, Su Yu was not impulsively arrogant enough to think he could set forth on his journey right now.
A journey of over thirteen thousand seven hundred kilometers.
Even in an era ten thousand years ago, when this planet was still known as the "Azure" prosperous era, it would take a new recruit over ten days to walk.
Placed in today's Ruins Star, wanting to complete such a long journey.
Not to mention the water and food supplies needed along the way are a major problem.
Just the radiation beasts, interstellar aliens, and raiders active on the ruins, each presents significant challenges.
Moreover, besides human activity regions, there is an expansive restricted zone on this Ruins Star.
Su Yu estimated that even if all the members of the thirteen hunting teams of Shelter No. 73 were gathered together, it would likely be impossible to reach the Giant God Soldiers Base.
"At least, before I unlock a sufficiently strong combat profession and have some experience and strength, I shouldn't even think about embarking on this expedition road!"
Taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, Su Yu's gaze returned to the calendar.
Considering the time, Yang Lie and the others, hunting outside, would still need a few days to return.
But Su Yu did not intend to relax or take it easy in the coming days.
"Go to the management office again tomorrow to apply for a batch of repair orders."
Su Yu now accepted any repair work without hesitation!
The more repairs he did, the more experience he gained!
Although repairing and recycling a single mechanical creation provided little experience, cumulative increments could still maintain upgrade efficiency.
This was not just for treating his radiation illness.
It was also to hasten the enhancement of his own strength.
Not just for that far-off, almost unreachable Giant God Soldiers Base.
Even for the present self-protection on this ruin, he could not afford any slack!
Soon, several days had passed.
On the evening of this day, after Su Yu completed repairing the firearm in his hand.
He heard the long-lost, bold voice of Yang Lie.
"Su boy, are you busy!"
Yang Lie spoke, with an indescribable excitement in his tone.
Behind him, the members of the hunting team led by Yang Lie were all unusually present, each with undisguised excitement in their eyes, looking at Su Yu with overwhelming gratitude!
Seeing a somewhat puzzled Su Yu, Yang Lie laughed heartily without keeping him guessing.
"This time, our hunt was all thanks to the firearms you provided! The harvest was enough to rank in the top five among this hunting trip's teams!"
With that, Yang Lie turned his head, and his team members immediately understood, bringing two large crates to Su Yu's front!
This was far beyond what Su Yu had expected.
Even if Yang Lie's crew had a boost in their hunting yield, thirty percent of the profits shouldn't result in this much bounty!
Seeing Su Yu's astonished expression.
Yang Lie laughed heartily and said seriously.
"Su boy, previously I was somewhat worried about your capabilities, but after this, I, Old Yang, am completely convinced. Your skills are even better than your mentor's!"
"These are various old mechanical and parts we've gained during our outing, all here! Not as a payment, but as a deposit!"
"Deposit?"
Su Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, a glint flashing in his eyes as if he had thought of something: "Do you want me to be your team's permanent mechanic?"
"Exactly!"
Yang Lie smiled and nodded emphatically.
"As long as you agree, from now on, every time our team goes out, all acquired parts and mechanical creations will be given to you for handling! As compensation for you prioritizing repair, recycling, upgrading, and maintaining mechanical weapons!"
"What do you think?"
Yang Lie asked.
Looking at Su Yu with eyes full of burning anticipation!
And all his teammates behind him felt the same.
A permanent mechanic is an absolute core for a hunting team!
They don't go out hunting themselves, but their technical level directly determines how much a hunting team gains when risking their lives to explore and hunt, and the likelihood of returning safely!
Generally speaking.
A permanent mechanic for a hunting team can accrue about sixty to seventy percent of the mechanical creations obtained in one hunt adventure.
But Su Yu's technical skill had already won over all members of Yang Lie's team.
Moreover, Su Yu is still young.
His skills could become even more advanced and proficient in the future!
Of course, Su Yu still faced some trouble, for example...
"My radiation illness is not cured yet, Uncle Yang, and also..."
Su Yu glanced at the two deputies closest to Yang Lie behind him, one was a sniper named Zhang Wu, and the other was a scout named Li Mao.
These two eldest brothers had previously shown significant displeasure with Yang Lie helping Su Yu reduce his burden, namely when Su Yu just got infected with radiation illness.
Several times Su Yu couldn't finish tasks on time, where he was supposed to prepare thirteen guns for Yang Lie's team as per management requirements but only managed ten and was spared punishment thanks to Yang Lie's cover.
But Zhang Wu and Li Mao had a couple of fights with Yang Lie over this, in front of Su Yu, no less.
"Aren't you two afraid of this?"
Seeing Su Yu's gaze, Li Mao scratched his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed.
As for Zhang Wu, he was more straightforward, first pushing up his glasses and extending a hand: "Honestly, I still think Captain Yang's decision is a bit too bold, but..."
He looked at Su Yu and said earnestly: "This time, thanks to your repair, that shotgun had enough power, otherwise I might have become radiation beast fodder, so I'd like to follow Captain Yang and trust you once!"
"Phew..."
Looking at Yang Lie and the others with eager expressions.
After a moment of silence, Su Yu grinned, revealing a smile: "Since Uncle Yang and the eldest brothers have spoken to this point, what more is there to say?"
"I hope we will enjoy working together in the future!"
Su Yu said, firmly shaking Zhang Wu's extended hand in a gesture of camaraderie!
Seeing Su Yu shaking hands with him, Zhang Wu also showed a bit of a smile in his eyes, but it quickly turned to awkwardness as Su Yu mischievously inquired: "By the way, Brother Zhang, I remember you being a sniper in Uncle Yang's team. From what you said, it seems you were using that shotgun?"
Zhang Wu: "..."