Chapter 329: Chapter 325: Armament Evolution

Elf House.

Zhuge Chen looked at Garulu, who was covered in runes, with some concern and said, “Bai Qi, are you sure this will work?”

Bai Qi nodded and replied, “Don’t worry, the Rune Evolution Special Team has already tried it. This set of runes for the Arctic Ice Wolf can now guarantee stable evolution.”

“I’m not talking about rune evolution, but this.”

Zhuge Chen pointed to the new rune mechanical armour that Bai Qi had brought over and asked, “Are you really sure that you can fuse machinery with flesh?”

“In theory, yes.”

Bai Qi carefully checked the rune structure on Garulu’s body and then fitted the redesigned Frozen Armor onto Garulu.

An ice-blue light flickered, and the Frozen Armor was activated instantly, but nothing unusual happened.

“Schuck, how’s the rune compatibility?”

“Compatibility is 99.8%, within the allowable range.”

“Good, then Delta, you prepare to inject the No. 5 compound. Schuck, keep an eye on the energy guidance.”

(Understood.)

Under the worried gaze of Zhuge Chen, the green potion was injected into the injection port of the Frozen Armor, and Schuck also activated the reserve energy inside the Frozen Armor.

In a flash, a blue Evolution Light enveloped Garulu.

“Is this… the evolution?”

A look of astonishment spread across Zhuge Chen’s face, apparently unable to comprehend Bai Qi’s operation just now.

“Don’t be surprised just yet, or you’ll be out of emotions later.”

A confident smile appeared on Bai Qi’s face as he looked at the completely stable Evolution Light surrounding Garulu.

Finally, when the Evolution Light dispersed, a majestic Arctic Ice Wolf King appeared before them.

Well, to be precise, it was not exactly an Arctic Ice Wolf King. Compared with its kin, Garulu was noticeably larger, and its mechanical armour and metal twin wings added a unique aesthetic to Garulu.

“Schuck, how’s the fusion?”

Seeing Garulu’s successful evolution, Bai Qi immediately asked Schuck. In response, Schuck projected a hologram of Garulu.

Schuck highlighted the points where the Frozen Armor contacted Garulu and said, “The fusion is perfect. The Frozen Armor has completely merged with Garulu. It’s no different from me.”

“We did it!”

Bai Qi clenched his fist triumphantly.

These past few days, he had been catching up on his Undead Department lessons during the day and had spent all his remaining time on research into the fusion of machine and flesh. His efforts had finally borne fruit.

Garulu also sensed the changes in itself and tentatively issued a command to the Frozen Armor on its body. Wondrously, the Frozen Armor, which normally only reacted mechanically to its slight movements, now obeyed its every command.

“How did you manage to fuse machinery with flesh… Bai Qi?”

Zhuge Chen also got feedback from Garulu, and looking at the Frozen Armor that was now indistinguishable from the fur of Garulu, he couldn’t help but praise.

“All thanks to evolution. I just moved some stuff.”

Bai Qi laughed and explained, which only made Zhuge Chen more confused.

Thanks to the research of the Rune Evolution Special Team, Bai Qi had an inspiration: a solution for the inability of the No. 5 compound to keep the fusion of machine and flesh for long.

The method was simple – two words:

Evolution.

Whether it was traditional evolution, rune evolution, or even Bai Qi’s Evolution Egg, they could all merge pets with materials to form new life forms.

As we all know, there is a wide variety of materials used for pet evolution: metals, plants, organs…

Varieties of different forms and attributes of materials can perfectly merge with pets under the coverage of Evolution Light.

Recognizing this, Bai Qi made a slight modification to the research results of the Rune Evolution Special Team, using rune armor as an exoskeleton and adding No. 5 Compound to promote its fusion with flesh.

Then, it was the Evolution Light triggered by Garulu’s evolution that made the Frozen Armor fully merge with Garulu.

Of course, before this, it was just Bai Qi’s guess. This method was even more outlandish than the rune evolution he had researched through the skeleton soldiers. If it weren’t for this successful example in front of him, Bai Qi would not have been so sure.

“You really are… full of surprises~”

Zhuge Chen looked at Bai Qi somewhat sentimentally, then a peculiar light erupted in his eyes.

It was the unique glow of a businessman sniffing out a business opportunity.

“Bai Qi, you should go apply for a patent right away. A new way of evolution, I think both the Beast Masters, and Spirit Controllers, would thank you.”

“I’m sure, Rune Weaponry, and the No. 5 Compound you just used, will definitely be big sellers for the Federation in the future!”

Seeing Zhuge Chen’s excited expression, Bai Qi couldn’t help chuckling, but he didn’t deny Zhuge Chen’s words.

“By the way, have you thought of a name for this type of evolution?”

“Well… since it includes rune mechanical armour during the evolution, let’s call it Armament Evolution.”

…

Thirteenth Bureau.

Buzzing…

Yi Yu pulled out his cell phone. Looking at the annotation “Bai Qi,” the corners of his mouth curved slightly upward. “Hello, this is Yi Yu.”

“Minister Yi, I’ve been tinkering with something again. I might need your help connecting me with the patent office.”

Yi Yu laughed, “Are you talking about the biological side-plan for rune evolution? The special team already reported it. Even though it was submitted under the team’s name, as the team leader, I think everyone would take notice.”

“Um, that’s not it. I’ve developed Flesh Fusion technology for machines. Professor Chu suggested I first report to the Thirteenth Bureau.”

“Machine Flesh Fusion technology? That indeed does need reporting. I’ll head to the patent office later.”

“Er, one more thing.”

Yi Yu paused and then continued, “Do you have other research too?”

“No, it’s the project involves both Rune Mechanical Armament and Rune Evolution. Professor Chu wanted to ask if it should be counted under Rune Department or Mechanical Engineering Department patents.”

After hearing this, Yi Yu finally understood, “Are you saying that the fusion of machine and flesh will cause an evolution?”

“Well, strictly speaking, it’s the evolution that prompts the fusion of machine and flesh. But since after evolution it would be a half-machine, half-organic lifeform, I guess it could be said that way.”

Yi Yu nodded, “I understand. Send the data over and I will handle it.”

“Thank you, Minister Yi.”

Bai Qi hung up the phone. Professor Chu, full of anticipation on his face, immediately approached. “So, what did the Thirteenth Bureau say? Will it be classified under machinery or runes?”

“Er… they didn’t say.”

Bai Qi scratched his head, “I personally believe it should be half and half.”

“That’s impossible!”

Seeing Bai Qi’s demeanor, Professor Chu was so furious that his beard quivered. “The core of the Machine Flesh Fusion lies in allowing organic beings to employ Mechanical Engineering equipment, of course, it should be classified under the Mechanical Engineering patent! And, the instruments to draw runes are made by machines, right?”

“Cough… but without invoking rune evolution the mechanical armament and flesh cannot integrate, right? By the way, the No. 5 Compound used in the process is also biological side-result, so it should be counted as three parts.”

Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, Professor Chu was about to pop his eyeballs. But in the end, he hoisted the white flag and sighed helplessly.

“Actually, Professor Chu, it doesn’t need to be such a big deal, after all, I’m still a student of Mechanical Weaponry and Armor.”

Seeing Professor Chu’s reaction, Bai Qi comforted him, “Also, I’ve noticed that the Rune Evolution Special Team and the Rune Mechanical Armament Group have been cooperating quite closely. Isn’t it far more convenient if they are integrated?”

“Work together with the Rune Department? Impossible, absolutely impossible! I’m not going to collaborate with Old Lady Dong.”

Without any hesitation, Professor Chu declined and the reason made Bai Qi clutch his stomach in laughter.

“If the Machine Flesh Fusion is classified under rune evolution system, I won’t be responsible.”

Upon hearing Bai Qi’s words, Professor Chu’s face changed immediately, “That can’t happen. It’s an evolution caused by Mechanical Weaponry. It must be classified under the Mechanical Department.”

“It’s just a cooperation, I’ll go and find Old Lady Dong. They have Rune Evolution, and we also have Armament Evolution. Who’s afraid who!”

“Alright, I’ll notify Professor Dong right away.”

Seeing this, Bai Qi immediately revealed a smug smile. Only then did Chu realize that he seemed to have been played by Bai Qi. Wanting to renege, he found that Bai Qi had already sneaked away.

“This sneaky boy, becoming more and more crafty.”

Professor Chu shook his head. Thinking about the impending cooperation with the Rune Department, a strange expression unconsciously appeared on his face.

“By the way, Professor Chu, if this can be classified under the Mechanical Department, won’t you have to teach me Endless Material Science? Um, Professor Chu, why is your face so red? Are you feeling unwell?”

“Get out of here!”

“Got it!”

…

The Thirteenth Bureau.

Director’s Office.

Looking at the material sent by Yi Yu, a brilliant smile appeared on Wang Jian’s face.

“Armament Evolution, I didn’t expect this lad had such a thought.”

Yi Yu said, “Even I didn’t expect Bai Qi would think of using this method to promote the integration of machines and flesh.”

“Zhao Futu is really lucky, by the way, has the Research Department tried it?”

“Yes, they have tried it. It’s feasible and theoretically, it could be spread universally.”

Wang Jian nodded, “Then let’s get the patent office to register it, and inform Wuhou Corporation to expedite the expansion of the production line. I want all non-Mechanical troops in the Federation to universally adopt Armament Evolution.”

“Alright, but Director, do we need to create an alternative again?”

“No need, just use Bai Qi’s name. Let the Association worry about the debt.”

Understanding what he meant, Yi Yu turned and left.

“Rune Evolution, Armament Evolution… The new era of the Federation is really about to come.”

Wang Jian picked up the documents again, and a brief moment of relief flashed across between his eyebrows.

Finally, the future of the Federation could be handed over to these youngsters.