Chapter 397: Of Course I Will Personally Receive You

Only then did Ji Xun realize that the entire Alliance Army base was located in a huge mobile mechanical city.

It was also his first time to see such a large-scale war fortress with such cutting-edge technology.

As Catalina walked, she also introduced the black technology equipment that was often more than ten stories high and did not belong to this era.

[Life Core Circulation System], [Estram Magic Matrix], [T11 Arcane Particle Acceleration Cannon], [Void Vortex Thrust Engine], [Magic Oscillator Shield], [Elemental Harmonizing Furnace].

Ji Xun himself was proficient in some mechanical technologies. As soon as he heard the introduction, he roughly knew what these equipments were used for.

Many of them were ancient technologies whose names he had seen in ancient books, but now he could see them in real form here.

Inside the Mechanical City, a sense of magic coming into reality always impacted Ji Xun's heart.

The mechanical level of the Talon Dynasty three thousand years ago was indeed far ahead of the current era.

The design of the entire Mechanical City is perfect.

There are living areas, factory areas, crop production, combat areas, and leisure and entertainment areas.

This is enough to make the hundreds of thousands of people living in this mechanical castle self-sufficient.

Unknowingly, the two of them had reached a high platform.

Catalina pointed to the huge boiler sprayed with "P11" white spray paint not far away and introduced: "At present, we have basically mastered the operation method of the Machinery City. The only troublesome thing is energy consumption. Over there is the maintenance of the entire Machinery City The operating core power boiler group [P11 Steam Giant's Heart] currently has two sets of energy supply systems. One is the conventional fuel function, which is what we are currently using; and the other is a special device that I have not yet figured out. I suspect it’s the ‘gravity drive’ you mentioned. But now that the Mechanical City doesn’t need to be activated, it doesn’t consume much energy.”

Very large machinery is powered by steam, either because of other reasons or because it is cheap.

And even for some very high-end black-tech energy devices, the final way to convert energy into power is to "boil water."

Ji Xun looked at it and sighed sincerely: "It's amazing."

"Yes. With this mechanical city, our alliance army will have some powerful means to fight against the enemy in the future."

Catalina also had a smile on her face.

After coming to the Old Continent, she had not felt relaxed for a long time.

As she said what she thought of, she added: "You're here just in time. I'll take you to see the weapon system. Our mechanics have tested the effectiveness of some war weapons, but there are still some whose authority levels are too high. At present, they are still I have no clue. You are knowledgeable and can help me.”

Ji Xun himself was quite interested and nodded: "Yes."

Catalina had no intention of hiding it and led Ji Xun all the way to introduce him.

There were many people in the Dragon Hunter Mechanical City. As the two of them walked, people saluted her as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces.

Of course Ji Xun noticed it, and countless curious eyes fell on his "guest".

He was probably curious as to why the beautiful commander of the Alliance Army, the "Silver Mist Rose", would take a strange man to visit the underground city so seriously.

Oh no!

After taking control of the Lionheart family, Katarina's previous nickname became a bit inappropriate.

Now she has a new nickname.

Ji Xun heard about this interesting title - "White Jade Lion" after getting some information about the Alliance Army from an intelligence dealer.

The lion represents majesty and kingly status, while white jade describes the ultimate beauty.

This nickname perfectly fits the current Miss Carter.

And Ji Xun himself is not bad in appearance. As his extraordinary rank rises, his temperament becomes deeper and deeper.

Soon, the news spread throughout the underground city that the Allied leader led a young man to the base.

Before you know it, people watching can be seen everywhere in the corners of the mechanical equipment.

Adults also need to restrain themselves out of etiquette.

The children had no worries. They all stared at the guest with innocent and curious eyes.

Ji Xun didn't feel any discomfort.

He has long been accustomed to performing under the spotlight, and can sometimes bring a smile to those curious children.

He just guessed something. When no one was around, he asked in a low voice: "Is this your recent trouble?"

Of course Ji Xun could see that Catalina could have visited more secretly, but she was deliberately showing him around.

The two had communicated before coming.

Of course he doesn't mind doing a little favor for his friends either.

Catalina didn't deny it, she chuckled and said, "You guessed it right now?"

"Ah"

Ji Xun also smiled and shook his head without saying anything.

Soon the two came to the combat area of ​​Mechanical City.

There are thick armors here to isolate them, and the soldiers coming and going are all wearing sophisticated mechanical armors.

Ji Xunzhao took a look and saw that the accessories on those mechanical armors were very familiar. Are they not accessories for the [Hunter God Armor]?

Catalina noticed his stagnant gaze and explained: "We have already begun production of the drawings sent from the Song family. Although we still cannot meet the conditions to produce a complete Hunter God Armor, But these weapon accessories are basically ready for mass production.”

As she said that, she did not forget to take a look at Ji Xun and said, "Thank you for introducing Mr. Song to me. Otherwise, we would really be very passive now. After all, most of our equipment and mechanics here are from the Song family." provided by the side.”

At the beginning, Ji Xun introduced her to Song Can in the Shenxu Treasure House, which gave the two major forces in the East Wilderness a basis for cooperation.

It can be said that it was because of Ji Xun that many cooperations that require long-term trust could be quickly achieved.

Before the Southern Continent attacked the East Wilderness, the Lionheart Family and the Song Family jointly transferred a large number of factories and resources here.

This also provided a strong resource and industrial foundation for the Lionheart Family to migrate to the Old Continent.

It is also an important guarantee for the rapid development of the Alliance Army now.

To be honest, that meeting at the beginning even determined the future development of the Alliance Army to a certain extent.

"Really."

Ji Xun listened and smiled without comment.

In his deduction of thoughts, he also saw the causal line, because a meeting in the past affected many current situations, and even this influence will continue to be effective in the future.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun, with a sincere smile flowing in her crystal eyes: "Yes~"

At this time, the two came to a heavily guarded cabin.

A sixth-rank officer with the rank of colonel actually guarded the door in person.

It can be seen that the things inside are indeed very important.

Seeing Katarina coming, the gatekeepers saluted together, but the leading officer also stopped the two: "Sorry, Commander-in-Chief, we need to verify the identities of you and your friend!"

Katrina nodded and accepted the identity verification again.

Ji Xun entered this top-secret room as a friend and technical adviser.

When he went in, there were a bunch of complex machines connected to various lines and pipes, and a huge magic pattern cannon with a diameter of more than two meters and a length of one hundred meters.

This barrel is very strange. It looks like one, but it is actually two obviously different spell barrels entangled together.

It's more like an oversized double-barreled shotgun.

A group of mechanics in white coats are studying the function of this device.

Seeing Katarina come in, these people just greeted and continued to study.

In fact, Ji Xun had guessed before he came in that this was the core attack cabin of the entire mechanical city.

This special magic cannon in the room is probably the most critical attack weapon.

He was also very curious about what kind of weapons could support the war needs of this mechanical city.

Catalina introduced: "This cannon was basically completed when we found it. Judging from the specifications of the magic pattern, the power of this cannon will far exceed any cannon we know. But the mechanics have not figured out how to activate it, let alone what the "ammunition" is."

As she said, she glanced at Ji Xun, wanting to hear the opinion of this friend.

After all, some top-secret information was only communicated between her and this old friend, such as the power source of the God Hunter Mecha is a special "gravity ball".

She knew that Ji Xun had some information that others did not know.

Most importantly, Catalina always felt that her old friend would bring "surprises".

It was like this every time.

"You think too highly of me."

Ji Xun understood the look and laughed at himself.

He did have some research on mechanical technology, but he did not necessarily know more than those mechanics who had studied technology all their lives.

He was just curious to see it, and did not think he could make any useful suggestions.

Although he did not recognize the mysterious spell engraved on the huge cannon, he knew that it was at least an eighth-level spell.

Ji Xun looked at him and shook his head.

Catalina sighed secretly at his expression, but didn't say anything.

After all, the mechanics of this ancient relic have been studying it for so long without any results, so it's normal that her old friend can't see it.

However, just when the two of them didn't plan to find out anything and just took a casual look, Ji Xun got the research report on the artillery, and then his eyes froze: "Hey, the main materials of this artillery are 'Demon Green Copper' and 'Blood Pattern Steel'?"

Looking at the data in the research report again, his expression became serious.

Although the mechanics didn't study how to use the artillery, they figured out the basic structure.

Catalina keenly caught Ji Xun's expression, guessed something, and asked expectantly: "What's wrong?"

Ji Xun pondered for a moment, then said: "If I'm not wrong, I think I probably know what the 'ammunition' of this artillery is."

"Really?"

Catalina's face lit up instantly when she heard it.

"Yeah."

Ji Xun nodded, but also poured cold water in advance: "If it is really as I guessed, 'ammunition' is not easy to get."

Although Catalina knew that her old friend said it was difficult to get, it must be a very rare item, but she could not hide her expectations: "What do you need?"

Ji Xun said in a deep voice: "It may be a kind of 'dark matter'."

He said, and explained in detail the source of his statement.

When he met Dong Qi in Starfall City, the two of them went to rob a secret research base of the Orlan royal family together.

The drawings of the Hunter God Mecha were obtained from that base.

Ji Xun remembered that Dong Qi said at the time that the Orlan royal family was researching a special weapon with great power.

She didn't know what that weapon was.

But from the scrapped accessories, she found two key materials, 'Demon Green Copper' and 'Blood Pattern Steel'.

There are not many things that can use these two special metals on mechanical equipment.

Adding some other details mentioned by Dong Qi, Ji Xun was almost certain that the magic cannon in front of him was probably the secret weapon that the Orlan royal family was researching.

After further deduction, he saw the scene of the mechanical angel using dark matter energy to kill the seventh-level dragonborn in seconds, and he was probably sure that the weapons studied by the institute were directly related to the mechanical angel.

And now, Ji Xun saw the details in the research report in front of him, as well as the effects of the inscriptions analyzed by the mechanics, and basically confirmed it.

After hearing this, Catalina's expression became solemn: "You mean, it is a kind of power that only top-level card masters can master?"

"That's the case at present."

Ji Xun's tone was also a little helpless.

He estimated that the "dark matter energy" used by the mechanical angel was a special state of energy that could only be mastered by practicing the magic secret method "Lightless Sun" in the later stage.

So, if the "cannonball" is really such a thing, it does not exist in nature and can only be produced by manpower.

But if that is the case, the power of this artillery will exceed anyone's imagination.

Katalina frowned and said to herself: "It seems that I can only try my luck in the ruins to find it."

No matter how difficult it is, we have to find a way to solve it.

Hearing this, Ji Xun corrected, "Not necessarily. That secret method is exclusive to the hero sequence. I am currently practicing it, and Aragorn, whom you have seen, is also practicing it. Maybe we can master this power in the future."

There is also the angel corpse in Nan Jing's hand.

In short, there is still a possibility.

"Yeah."

Hearing this, Catalina's solemn expression improved a little, and she finally had some clues.

Ji Xun saw that the mechanics had no idea about the magic artillery ammunition, which gave Catalina a "surprise".

Although it did not solve the problem directly, it at least gave a direction.

This is of great significance to the Allies.

With this beginning, Catalina led Ji Xun to continue to visit the Mechanical City.

It's true that Ji Xun's insights and ideas solved many problems.

This tour took two hours.

After roughly visiting the Mechanical City, Catalina led Ji Xun to a luxuriously decorated suite.

As the leader of the Allies, she has this suite with the best view in the Mechanical City.

The suite has a huge floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the internal structure of the entire Mechanical City.

Two friends who haven't seen each other for a long time have a lot to talk about.

Without servants to disturb, Catalina personally greeted Ji Xun.

"What to drink? Or tea?"

"Yes, thank you."

Ji Xun was not shy at all and sat in front of Catalina's desk in the study where she usually worked.

There were a lot of top-secret information and precious ancient books piled on the table.

Ji Xun didn't shy away and flipped through them casually.

After a while, Catalina brought a steaming hot tea and handed it to Ji Xun, while introducing: "This is the information that the exploration team has obtained from the ruins and the different-dimensional space in recent times. Many of them have not been deciphered yet, so you can help me take a look."

She said she was helping me take a look, but in fact it was also for Ji Xun.

Catalina knew that he was very interested in those ancient books, so she had been collecting them deliberately.

Ji Xun nodded and read them carefully.

Of course, he found that these books were carefully collected, and many of them were precious top-level extraordinary information.

This was very valuable to him.

Catalina herself was leaning casually on the table with a cup of tea in her hand, her long legs swaying right in front of Ji Xun.

If she were facing anyone else, she, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, would not show such a relaxed demeanor.

Only when meeting old friends, would she be like this.

Before, they mostly talked about official business outside, but now that the door was closed, Catalina completely removed her position and identity, and asked casually: "Ji Xun, how are you doing recently? Is your trip to the East Wasteland going well?"

As she spoke, she did not forget to frown and add: "The East Wasteland has basically been polluted by the Silver Moon Sect, and the intelligence network I set up has almost completely fallen. Now, except for the Song family, there are some remote strongholds that are considered to be disconnected from the East Wasteland."

Ji Xun's eyes quickly flipped through the classics, and he was not surprised.

He went to the East Wasteland in person and knew that the faith pollution was more serious.

In that environment, the intelligence network is meaningless.

In the face of faith pollution, any loyalty is not worth mentioning.

He responded, "Not bad. There was a commotion in Extreme Pirate City, but it was a close call."

Katerina was stunned for a moment when she heard this, and couldn't hide her surprise: "Ah? Did you cause the commotion in Extreme Pirate City?"

Ji Xun asked back: "You don't know?"

"I don't know. I only got some fragmentary information, saying that there was a commotion in the Bai family in Extreme Pirate City, and it seems that there were a lot of casualties."

Katerina shook her head and added: "Extreme Pirate City is the most polluted city in Silver Moon, and the information can't be transmitted at all. That's all I know."

She didn't forget to ask back: "What happened? Didn't the Bai family clash with the people of the South Continent? How did you get involved?"

"It's a long story."

This matter was a big deal, and Ji Xun didn't think there was anything wrong to say, so he simply mentioned a few words.

He was just slightly surprised that the commander-in-chief of the Alliance Army didn't know, let alone others.

"Ah? You messed up the whole incident?"

Katerina listened to Ji Xun's story, and her expression was also wonderful.

If she hadn't known Ji Xun for a long time, she would definitely not believe this.

Could anyone really plot against the Bai family in Extreme Thief City?

How dare they?

Also, four level 7 and one level 6 space card masters from the South Continent died?

Hiss.

The Bai family has become so strong?

But what surprised Catalina the most was that Ji Xun played the most core role in the story that sounded outrageous.

But how did you survive?

Catalina instinctively asked, "Did you advance to level 7?"

Ji Xun took a sip of tea and said calmly, "No. I just advanced to level 6."

Catalina breathed a sigh of relief.

But she was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise, "You advanced to level 6?"

She knew that Ji Xun was extremely talented, but if she remembered correctly, Ji Xun was only level 5 when they met last time, right?

Catalina thought her progress was amazing, and she had been praised as a "genius" by others since she was a child. Unexpectedly, this guy was even more outrageous.

Ji Xun said: "Yes. With some opportunities and good luck, you can advance smoothly."

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Katerina rolled her eyes at him, but she didn't think it was good luck.

But besides the shock in her eyes, she was more relieved.

She was happy from the bottom of her heart that her old friend had become stronger.

But at the same time, Catalina also wondered: "Then how did you survive at level six?"

There was no need to beat around the bush about their relationship, the question was very straightforward.

Level six is ​​indeed very strong in the East Wilderness.

But judging from the result of this incident, whether it is the Bai family or the enemies of the South Continent, it is definitely not difficult to kill a level six.

This guy also offended two powerful enemies at the same time, how could he survive?

It would be troublesome to explain the battle process, Ji Xun just said casually: "Although I have only advanced to level six, for some reasons, my combat power is still good. For example, I got a very powerful relic, which is also an important reason why I can survive this time."

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Katerina rolled her eyes at him, obviously not believing it.

The two of them had adventured together before, so she certainly knew that this guy's understatement might be about countless thrilling life-and-death crises.

The dangers that Ji Xun had experienced were definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Catalina thought of this, her eyebrows moved slightly, and she didn't ask for details.

A touch of emotion flashed across her crystal eyes, and she said, "Speaking of this, it's not easy for us to meet every time."

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Ji Xun raised his eyebrows slightly and didn't say anything, but he also felt that way.

In this world full of death and crisis, no one can guarantee how long they can live.

Especially in the current war situation.

As soon as they met, Catalina was already sighing, wondering if they could meet next time.

But both of them were open-minded.

They didn't say much about this topic.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun who was reading the classics seriously, and the strange color in her crystal eyes faded.

The two chatted casually.

At this time, she suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way. It's a good thing that you are here. Will you accompany me to a reception dinner in the evening?"

"Dinner?"

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows and took a look.

Catalina: "Yes. General Ragon is coming to the base, and the Allied senior officials are holding a banquet. Of course, I can't be absent."

"Oh?"

When Ji Xun heard this, he had actually guessed her purpose.

Before coming, Catalina said that she had encountered a little trouble and needed help. It seems that this is it.

Catalina knew that he could guess it, so she didn't explain much and left a little suspense.

But she looked at Ji Xun's expression, her eyes swept across a hint of teasing, but turned to ask another question: "Mr. Ji Xun, as my good friend, didn't have a grand reception dinner, but asked you to attend a reception banquet for outsiders. Am I a little rude?"

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Ji Xun smiled and shook his head.

Of course he wouldn't mind.

If he wasn't a friend, he wouldn't come at all.

If he came, of course he wouldn't care about the politeness of dinner or not.

The Allied commander-in-chief allowed her to sit in her office and read a book, which was absolute trust and extraordinary treatment.

Catalina knew he wouldn't mind, so she deliberately mentioned it, and then she said, "Of course I will personally receive you."

The dinner was too polite.

It was satisfying to have a drink with old friends.

"Heh"

Ji Xun smiled.

It had been a long time since they last met, and the two of them were not unfamiliar, but got along more comfortably.

He didn't care at all, but just brought the topic back to the previous topic and asked, "If I remember correctly, General Ragon is from your mother's family? Did he advance to the seventh level?"

He could remember every name he had ever seen in the newspaper.

So he clearly remembered that General Ragon was the commander of the 91st Legion of the Federation, a powerful figure in the military, and a sixth-level card master who had been famous for a long time.

But a sixth-level person was not enough for Catalina, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, to personally receive him.

Catalina blinked and said, "You can guess this?"

Ji Xun smiled and said nothing.

After advancing to the sixth level, his current deduction ability is already very exaggerated. This little information is enough for him to restore the whole incident.

Ji Xun thought of something and asked the same question again, with a slightly playful expression: "Is this the trouble you mentioned before?"

Katerina smiled, showing her neat white teeth, and responded without looking away: "Yes."