Chapter 728: Chapter 367: It’s Great to Join Mechanical City!_2
However, curiosity surged in their hearts. Can those energy coins really be exchanged for anything?
Even fourth-rank rituals and materials can be exchanged? In this case, it seems that apprenticeship is not necessary...
Su Yu looked at the two Seven-Star City Lords and the rest of the crowd and asked, "Now, are you willing to join Mechanical City and become one of its members?"
The crowd responded boisterously, "Willing!"
No one was unwilling, even if some truly didn’t want to, after witnessing Su Yu’s power just now, they dared not speak up.
"Very good."
"However, joining Mechanical City requires abiding by its rules."
"Leaders of the settlements, please step forward."
Su Yu nodded with satisfaction, then said.
Upon hearing this, hundreds quickly stepped forward, standing behind the two Seven-Star City Lords.
These individuals were leaders of various settlements, all powerful figures. Of course, their so-called power was relative to ordinary people.
These leaders possessed at least four-star strength, with some even reaching the pinnacle of six stars, just second to the two Seven-Star City Lords.
"Organize and submit the population data of your settlements, I need to conduct a survey."
"Hold this, recall the data in your mind, and you can input the information."
With a thought, Su Yu manifested hundreds of disc-shaped mechanical devices, which flew into their hands.
These devices could read the extraneous thought waves of humans, extracting memories.
For the current Su Yu, creating these trinkets was a simple matter of using the abilities of a Manifestation Mechanic.
In fact, the Temporary Battle Armor System Su Yu devised had such a function.
A mere thought could control the system, allowing one to take a loan for a battle armor, or go bankrupt on a whim, quite convenient...
Su Yu needed to incorporate so many people into Mechanical City, so a basic population data survey was essential.
These individuals were hastily gathered without any documentation, so this method was necessary.
In truth, Su Yu could forcibly use his Data Ability to invade their brains and extract memories, but that would be too violent, and Su Yu was not so overbearing.
Besides, not being in the Manifestation Space, without the help of the Time River, even the Mechanical God could not observe the fate of so many people simultaneously; otherwise, population data would be unnecessary.
The leaders, including the two Seven-Star City Lords, looked at the small mechanical devices in their hands with astonishment.
This little thing, could it really extract memories with a mere thought?
They attempted to recall the population data of their settlements, and sure enough, in the next moment, various data emerged from the mechanical devices.
They were astounded. When had they ever witnessed such "advanced technology"?
Their understanding of the marvels of Mechanical City deepened significantly.
Soon, a large amount of data was recorded into those mechanical devices.
Without needing to retrieve those devices, Su Yu had already acquired the data. Then he looked at the crowd, his gaze suddenly turning cold.
Their hearts immediately chilled.
In the next instant, tens of thousands of people were lifted into the air, brought before Su Yu.
These individuals appeared confused, unaware of Su Yu’s intentions.
With another thought, Su Yu utilized his formidable ability to invade these individuals’ brains, viewing their memories directly.
In the next moment, thousands of people flew back.
Looking at the remaining tens of thousands, Su Yu coldly announced, "You are all criminals from various settlements, having committed numerous crimes. I refuse to let you join Mechanical City."
These individuals were akin to Su Yu’s past arch-enemy "Li He", criminals in their respective settlements, having committed many wrongdoings.
Such individuals existed in every settlement. Out of millions, only selecting a few tens of thousands was already considered minimal.
After all, on this Ruins Star, the harsh environment meant that those who survived more or less committed a few dishonorable acts.
Su Yu ignored minor offenders; these tens of thousands had blood on their hands, each one brutal and savage.
Su Yu naturally would not allow such individuals to join Mechanical City.
Those tens of thousands blanched at the words.
If Su Yu wouldn’t let them join, was he going to kill them?
However, Su Yu continued, "The crimes you committed were in your respective settlements, which are none of my concern."
"Now, I request you leave Mechanical City."
Relieved, the criminals realized they were being expelled, not killed.
Wait, not right!
They had just witnessed the terror of the Evil God in the clouds—if expelled from Mechanical City, wouldn’t they die once the Evil God awakened?
As they began to plead, Su Yu’s thought conjured mechanical jet packs onto their backs out of thin air.
Su Yu then commanded coldly, "Begone! These packs will ensure you reach the ground."
"You have just thirty minutes to leave, or face death!"
As Su Yu’s words carried a hint of killing intent, the criminals trembled, daring not to utter another word.
They quickly ceased speaking, heading towards the city’s edge.
Upon reaching the edge, their jet packs instantly emitted gas, lifting them into the air.
They leaped off, flying towards the ground below.
The others witnessing this remained silent but dared not speak up.
Su Yu glanced at them, then said, "I know many of you have deep enmity with these individuals."
"Having let them go, are you unsatisfied?"
The crowd hastily shook their heads.
Su Yu’s ominous aura at this moment was terrifying; who would dare express dissatisfaction?
Given Su Yu’s current strength, even a slight leak of emotion was insurmountable for these people.
In truth, they were indeed dissatisfied.
Those criminals, each heinous and deserving of death, Su Yu should have killed them, yet he supplied them with jet packs for a safe departure—why?
Su Yu, aware of their confusion, smiled slightly, "You have grudges with them, I do not."
"In my Mechanical City, each of you has the opportunity to become a strong warrior, potentially a super warrior above Seven Stars!"
"If you seek revenge, find ways to enhance your own strength and settle it yourselves!"
"Now, welcome to Mechanical City!"
Su Yu extended a hand to the crowd.
Upon hearing Su Yu’s words and seeing that descending hand in the sky, any lingering dissatisfaction vanished, replaced by a desire for power.
Indeed, upon joining this wondrous Mechanical City, how could they worry about not being able to take revenge someday?
Just hope those enemies live long enough, not dying too soon!
"Yes, Mr. Su Yu!"
They exclaimed in unison.
As their voices resounded, millions of data terminals flew into their hands.
These data terminals were what Su Yu prepared over the past two days, crafted from real materials, not data manifestations.
Having undergone multiple upgrades, these terminals were no longer outdated, each equipped with a Mechanical Spirit avatar, with powerful functions, especially the Temporary Battle Armor System and Energy Coin Exchange System.
These devices were the identification after joining Mechanical City.
Upon receiving them, they were officially part of Mechanical City!
Once connected to the terminals, neural signals instantly linked, displaying various information and floating windows before their eyes.
The first displayed was a compilation of the laws and regulations of Mechanical City.
Then came a plethora of exchange and trade information.
Aside from those personally opened by Su Yu—battle armors, abilities, knowledge, transformations...—there were many other miscellaneous items available for exchange.
Su Yu previously granted a bit of permission on the exchange system to ordinary residents.
Thus, some residents could sell goods and services through the exchange system.
For such a large city, trade and economy were inevitable.
Seeing an overwhelming array of exchange items, the newcomers to Mechanical City found their heads spinning.
"What? You can exchange for Seven-Star Battle Armor?"
"What! Full-body mechanical transformation requires so few energy coins?"
"Huh? You can hire a seven-star powerhouse as a bodyguard?"
"My God, what are these energy coins? How can they buy everything?"
They exclaimed repeatedly, but their minds held only one thought:
It’s great to join Mechanical City!