Chapter 21: Replacement Prosthetics—Completion of the First Phase Enhancement
“First collaboration, and the results are quite impressive.” Yang Siqi smiled and said, “Check the room; there should be a computer. Remove the external neural interface I gave you and plug it into the computer.”
Su Cheng applied a slight force and took off the metal piece; the pins weren’t embedded too deeply.
The call switched back to the chip.
“Just be straightforward next time; no need to make up an excuse.”
Yang Siqi smirked slyly. “Hehe, got it. But this time really was an experiment—we worked really well together, didn’t we? I think our future cooperation will be very pleasant.”
The metal plate connected to the computer port, and the pins immediately formed a connector.
Once inserted, lines of code flashed rapidly across the screen.
“I’ll go clean up the battlefield.”
“Move quickly. Once the network is back online, the enemy will definitely act abnormally. Support should arrive within ten minutes.”
“Understood.”
Su Cheng left the room.
He wasn’t worried about Yang Siqi causing trouble.
Because she was smart.
She had sincerely said she needed him earlier, which meant she had no other resources.
And she lived in a place like the ancient city.
There was no one else in the suburbs with his level of strength!
So, she truly needed him!
And by investigating Su Cheng’s identity, she had demonstrated her own hacking skills.
Cooperation required equal footing.
They both happened to have what the other needed!
Therefore, their relationship was very stable for the time being.
He dismantled all the cyborg parts from everyone.
There were fewer people this time, but the quality was higher.
He even gathered a full set of D-class mechanical prosthetics!
Plus three sets of E-class mechanical parts.
He found a weapons crate in the house and packed all the prosthetics and anything else that could fit inside.
“All set. Let’s get out of here.”
Su Cheng slung the weapons crate over his back, pulled out a black metal piece, stuck it behind his ear, and quickly left the camp.
Meanwhile, in the ruined building in the ancient city—
Inside a meticulously tidy, clean pink room—
Yang Siqi looked at the data on her computer and cheered happily.
“This guy is really something. The original body can easily kill augmented humans, even those specially modified with speed and strength far beyond ordinary people! It’s hard to imagine he’s only a junior repair technician.”
Stretching leisurely, Yang Siqi rested her delicate chin in her slender hands and gazed at the sky outside. “But how on earth did that fool know I live here?”
...
Shortly after Su Cheng left, a convoy of sand-dune four-wheelers thundered into the carnival camp.
“Check it out! Investigate all the trash living nearby! We have to find the killer!”
A tall, thin man with four prosthetic arms and half his face below the eyes entirely replaced by machinery glared at the black bull split in two on the ground, all its prosthetics removed.
His voice was hoarse, his gaze vicious.
“How dare you kill my brother!”
...
“Damn, you moved the girl’s place?”
“Or maybe you tore the girl apart?!”
“These are all from legitimate channels.”
“Your legit channels still have flesh attached to the prosthetic?”
Mindless held up a prosthetic arm, pointing at the bits of flesh on it.
Su Cheng twitched the corner of his mouth twice, took the prosthetic arm, and pulled out the others, then began synthesizing upgrades one by one.
Very quickly—
A set of silver, shining prosthetics appeared, its surface engraved with intricate patterns.
The exquisite decorations looked like works of art!
“Synthesis complete: A-grade combat prosthetics.”
[A-grade Combat Prosthetics: Possessing powerful combat capabilities, made from ultra-high-density tri-directional chain carbon alloy, developed by PhotonTech Group! This is the last generation of replacement prosthetics, representing the pinnacle of replacement prosthetic technology. Compared to the previous generation B-grade combat prosthetics, it boasts a leap in performance superiority! Belongs to second-dimensional technology!]
The most representative and peak product!
The last generation of replacement prosthetics!
A leap in advancement!
Su Cheng keenly caught these key words!
In other words, prosthetics that don’t require removing the original body truly exist!
Current prosthetics are replacement types.
And A-grade is the last generation!
His father’s book had only briefly mentioned them, but he hadn’t expected it referred to prosthetics above A-grade!
Moreover, as the final product, A-grade combat prosthetics reached the pinnacle of performance!
They were far superior to B-grade combat prosthetics!
No wonder the prosthetics bore exquisite patterns—they symbolized the end of an era!
Highly symbolic!
But now that he knew prosthetics that didn’t require replacing the original body really existed, Su Cheng definitely wouldn’t use these.
His body could be strengthened infinitely; preserving the original body combined with prosthetics could unleash greater power!
Good thing he hadn’t rushed to modify himself.
“I need to take on more bounties or stir up more trouble with Death Rock.”
Hunting and dismantling predators not only allowed him to break down prosthetics for synthesis but also earn points to elevate his Hunter rank—a win-win situation!
“⊙∀⊙! Damn, so cool! How about you replace mine?”
Mindless picked up a prosthetic arm, admiring the exquisite patterns.
Su Cheng sank into the sofa and turned on the PS5. “Didn’t you say you’re handsome?”
“I am, but clothes make the man. I can be even more handsome. You’re just afraid I’ll outshine you.”
Mindless put away the prosthetic and walked over to the sofa.
“In a few days, we’re heading to the Century Ruins.”
Mindless brightened immediately. “Bro, you’re finally ready to use your magic on me.”
“Hm, almost ready. Also, it’s not magic—more precisely, it’s a form of higher-dimensional technology that can synthesize and upgrade two identical technological products.”
Tomorrow, the nutrient solutions Yang Siqi ordered would arrive, enabling him to complete the first phase of his enhancement.
But he was short on funds; otherwise, he planned to buy enough mechanical prosthetics directly for synthesis.
He could only take on more missions and quickly synthesize stronger prosthetics that didn’t require replacing the original body, to use directly!
Then venturing into the ruins would be much safer.
Winter was approaching, making expeditions even more dangerous.
...
So the upgrades for Mindless had to be completed before winter came!
“Higher-dimensional technology?”
Mindless gasped, “You’ve really lucked out, but so what? You still can’t beat Big Head.”
“Tch.”
Ape God, activate!
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The next morning, Yang Siqi sent a message early.
“The nutrient solutions are all purchased and stored at five locations. I’ve sent you the map; just go get them yourself.
No missions lately, but I’m still curious—how did you know I live in the ancient city?”
“I observed the nearby buildings. When I just arrived at the rooftop, your communication came through. At that time, I hadn’t even reached the surveillance spot.
Also, from the surveillance angle, you could only see my side, wearing a hat.
But you said I was better disguised than that night I killed the wild ghost, which clearly means you saw my front.”
“You’re seriously sharp, quick and thorough.”
“...”
Su Cheng got up, tidied himself briefly, put on his trench coat and mask, and left through the back door on his bike.
Following Yang Siqi’s map, he quickly retrieved five black leather cases back home.
Everything went smoothly.
Opening them, there were 600 bottles of low-grade nutrient solution inside.
He activated the Dimensional Eye and began synthesis upgrades!
“Synthesis: Basic nutrient solution x300.”
“Synthesis: Intermediate nutrient solution x150.”
“Synthesis: ...”
“Synthesis: D-type enhancement serum x18!”
Su Cheng took out five bottles and drank them immediately.
A warm current flowed within him again, as if something was about to unlock.
Every cell in his body was filled with vitality!
His strength reached its peak!
He completed the first phase of enhancement twelve times!
But it still wasn’t enough.
He sought the ultimate limit.
He took out another bottle and drank it.
The warm current was much weaker than before.
He kept drinking!
Until no more warmth appeared.
This time, it took three bottles!
Meaning fifteen bottles of D-type enhancement serum was the limit for the first phase!
At this point, his strength far surpassed D-class mechanical prosthetics, comparable to C-class prosthetics!
And he could still grow stronger!!
Next up was the second phase of enhancement!
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