"Ah, there is joy when the salary is paid, but there is so much sadness when the wallet is dry..."
While waiting for the finished product in the Mao Car Workshop, Lu Ping'an took a stroll and quickly lost weight in his wallet.
Amidst the roar of machinery, lathes and molds flew together, hand-made electric drills and hammers were mixed together, and the craftsmen's gadgets made Lu Pingping somewhat confused.
There was more than one craftsman in this small workshop, and several colleagues were invited by Hou Yixi to help.
Lu Ping'an couldn't understand how busy they were, but he knew that every stitch and hammer was a little expensive.
"If I hadn't just made a lot of money, I wouldn't dare to go shopping."
"Haha, if you don't use the money, why don't you keep the baby? I still have some good stuff here, do you want to come and take a look?"
"No, let's just take these first. If you continue reading, I'm afraid I really can't help but chop my hands off..."
Lu Ping'an now is probably the richest time in his life.
Just in the morning, he received the 100,000 bonus and 1,000 credit coins for the top ten, with a total value of at least 200,000.
Although it was a bit regretful that he did not receive the pension in advance, the settlement allowance of 20,000 yuan, which all students received, also gave him a little surprise.
Perhaps the other top ten, or even the top 100, were only eyeing the silver taboo, but Lu Pingan himself was always eyeing this bonus.
"It's a pity that ordinary students can only collect the settling-in allowance when school starts. Otherwise, they can still make a fortune from the cats. Well, should we be grateful that no money was given? Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to see cats and cats fighting for food every day."
After habitually persecuting cats, Lu Ping'an made a calculation and saved a sum of money, and then started spending money lavishly.
He wants to convert resources into combat power.
In fact, this is what it means that each person in the college is provided with 20,000 yuan in settling-in allowance.
If you are going to the battlefield, use this money to prepare yourself and at least prepare a weapon that can be used on the battlefield.
For those of you who are in the logistics department, use this to buy some basic materials and reach the level of self-financing skills as soon as possible.
A soldier needs a knife, a gardener needs to rent a field to buy some seeds, and a doctor needs to buy some medicinal materials and bandages.
And if Lu Pingan is really open to spending, considering that his fourth-level expenses are four times higher, it is only natural that he will spend all his money in an instant.
Good steel is used on the blade. Lu Ping'an decided to purchase the information first and then make targeted reinforcements, but the plan was good...
"...Aren't you going to personalize your uniform?"
"Personalized treatment? What do you mean? Oh, you said it's combat-specific transformation?"
Sister Xia Qin also specifically talked about this matter.
The uniforms of the special service team have been treated with anti-pollution treatment and have certain protective capabilities. They can be used as quasi-extraordinary protective gear above the ordinary level.
But when the uniform is issued to you, most of the time it "doesn't fit".
It's not that the body shape doesn't match, but that it hasn't been professionally transformed to meet actual combat needs.
For example, front-line melee combatants will add bulletproof armor and fire-resistant enchantments as part of the protective transformation.
If you are a runner, your pants and hems need to be adjusted, and your joints need to be strengthened and replaced with a new pair of shoes.
Gardeners like Lu Ping'an should prepare at least one or two more "pockets".
Not to mention anything else, the black windbreaker that Lu Pingan wore during the exam was the result of his "personalized transformation".
There is room for modification of the SWAT uniforms. Each component can actually be disassembled and cut, and the replacement parts are also quite good. However, if you wait for the administration's logistics department to be free to modify it for you...
"At least for several months, the first priority now is the maintenance of actual combat weapons. This work alone is quite difficult. Many people just buy new ones when their weapons break, because they don't want to wait."
"I don't know if it will be better if the logistical reinforcements arrive, but it is best not to have expectations. When the reinforcements arrive, there are too many other tasks that must be done first. This kind of 'icing on the cake' work must be last in priority."
Xia Qin reminded me that this kind of modification is necessary.
"The equipment must fit properly. You don't want to get shot to death by a robber because your cloak got caught in the bank's revolving door when you were going out."
Because this example is too real, Lu Pingan also wrote down these warnings.
Now that the craftsman took the initiative to bring it up, Lu Pingan thought about it and agreed.
Since there was new work, several cobblers and tailors from the Cat Cart Factory came quickly after receiving the call.
Not only did they quickly come up with a personalized plan, they also came up with a lot of accessories for Ping An to choose from.
Soon, this uniform changed into a long trench coat, which not only made it more handsome, but also added the basic functions of bulletproof and fireproof.
That new pair of shoes not only has the mechanism of "climbing the wall", but also has the hardness to kick up iron plates.
Several new mechanisms in the windbreaker also make it easier for Lu Ping'an to perform various tricks.
If this change hadn't cost five figures, Lu Ping An wouldn't be heartbroken.
This is because his fighting style has not yet been finalized, and he only needs a "basic transformation" to meet current needs.
More tailor-made personalized transformation, easily six figures.
"This money can't be spent easily..."
Originally, that was the end of it, but Hou Yixi asked casually while modifying the battle axe.
"By the way, after your weapon has been modified, it feels no worse than a silver weapon. Have you prepared the 'scabbard'? I can make it for you here. It's very cheap."
Not worse than silver weapons? Lu Pingping chuckled.
"...Senior Brother Hou, have you never seen a real silver weapon?"
Lu Ping'an is very confident in the new battle ax, but compared with his own "spoon"? They don't have the same style of painting, how can they compare.
The craftsman touched his head, feeling helpless.
"I saw a cursed dagger last year, but unfortunately its owner didn't allow me to touch it. You are in the top ten this year, so...can you show it to me? I can spend money."
"Haha, of course... no."
It seemed impossible. Hou Yixi had already known this would be the result and didn't bother.
On the contrary, the "scabbard" he mentioned was the first time Lu Pingan had heard of it.
"You don't know? This is one of the most important common sense... Oh, you are really a newbie, no wonder, in fact, it is like this..."
This is not a secret, Hou Yixi made it clear in just a few words.
The difference between quasi-pollution weapons and taboo weapons is that the latter are independent "sources of pollution" and can be used repeatedly without regular recharging.
If you, a professional, hold a source of pollution, you will naturally interfere with each other.
Although there is no mutual check and balance between "occupation" and "talents", accumulating too much "radiation" is definitely not a good thing.
"Especially in your situation, a first-level person holding a silver taboo item spans too many levels. It is very likely to stimulate the rapid transformation of your talents. You need a 'scabbard' to isolate the influence.
Although it cannot be completely isolated, when weapons are not used, the impact can at least be reduced."
Now, Lu Ping'an understood. No wonder this was regarded as "common sense". The big cat had never told him.
"Chrissy?"
"Do you think this bit of pollution has the ability to affect you?"
"I knew this was the result, but I still need a scabbard. I hope it's not too expensive."
Lu Ping'an sighed helplessly. Being a genius is really hard work. Sometimes, in order not to stand out too much, he actually has to spend a lot of money to pretend to be ordinary...
The road to Versailles was safe, but the big cat ignored it as always.
But at this time, Lu Pingan suddenly thought of a crooked way.
"Hey, can't I just put the weapon into the space bag..."
"Do you have a silver-level space bag? Those are sky-high-priced treasures. Low-pollution space equipment cannot carry too much pollution."
At this time, while being surprised, Lu Ping'an was a little thankful and a little scared.
Fortunately, he hadn't directly put away the silver weapon and told others that he had put it in his pocket, otherwise it would be really hard to explain.
As for the big cat? It didn't take these low-level weapons seriously at all, so naturally it forgot to remind them.
But at this point, even if it is just for disguise, the money for the "scabbard" cannot be saved.
"Even if it doesn't matter to you, you should also consider the family members who live with you. I am a sword shaper, and making scabbards is my old profession. It is safe, quality-guaranteed, and the style is particularly novel."
So, not long after, Lu Pingan got two "boxes", the silver-level one was super expensive, and...
"Why is it so square with a cross on it? It looks a bit like... a coffin?"
"This saves materials and is stable and resistant to blows. The cross is a 'suppressing demon' rune. It is beautiful and practical when placed on the top, and it is extremely cost-effective!"
Lu Ping'an sighed helplessly. As expected, he couldn't count on the "novel and beautiful design" mentioned by the science man.
He is ready to leave. If he doesn't leave, something will really happen...
"Hey, Lu Ping'an, you have a part-time job as a runner. Do you need to adjust the soles of your shoes? You must have heel pain frequently, so you need to install a shock-absorbing system..."
"Isn't there any suitable armor? Didn't you say you want a fire dragon suit? I have a brand new set here. Even if you don't need a full set, just take this fire dragon shield (axe). It's very useful..."
"Soldier, soldier? By the way, do you need hot weapons? I have handmade muskets here..."
What kind of cat cart factory is this? It's obviously a goblin factory! Even the goblin prince is not so ruthless in making money.
However, this person had a good service attitude, and the things he brought out were indeed cheap, beautiful, and useful. To make way for Ping An, he had to pay again and again...
"Are you sure the Fire Dragon Shield Ax is useful? This thing isn't even considered a contaminated item. What kind of arrows can it prevent?"
"Big Cat, you just don't understand men! How can this shield ax be used to block arrows? This is hung up at home!"
But at this time, Lu Ping'an also knew that he could no longer stay in this gold-selling kiln.
Lu Ping'an felt a little regretful that he didn't listen to the advice a few hours ago.
In fact, after placing the order, Hou Yixi told Lu Ping'an that he had a "date" in the afternoon.
"You can go and do your work first, and then come and get the equipment when you're done."
But Lu Pingan refused. He just stood there and silently watched them complete the transformation one by one.
This is not because there is no peace of mind, there are not many tricks that craftsmen can play under the contract, and it is not worth ruining the reputation for a safe road, but it is to wait...
"Lu Ping'an, are you going to take action later? In school?"
At that time, Lu Pingan smiled and did not answer directly.
He was not sure about this answer, but if he guessed correctly, the possibility was not low.
"Okay, let's get it done quickly."
Hou didn't even ask, he just asked his companions to work overtime to serve this young big customer.
Finally, before the so-called afternoon tea time at three o'clock, Lu Ping'an had already put on a complete set of equipment and made it to the appointment in time at the cost of losing weight.
Senior sister Hua Xueyi opposite him was a little stunned when she saw him for the first time.
How come it only took a few hours for all the equipment to be replaced? He was so armed, could it be that he had already guessed what he wanted to do?