Chapter 923: Mecha
Ji You took one step, then another, almost reaching the floating stairs at the 99th floor; but there was no sound coming from behind, so Ji You, feeling somewhat helpless, reluctantly turned back.
Upon stepping into the laboratory on the 99th floor, Ji You saw that Teacher Mu Jianling wasn’t standing in her original spot but was crouched to the side cleaning several rusty components of the Golden Dragon.
Ji You stepped closer to take a look and discovered the components were all rusty, blurting out, "Look, these things are all rusty, and you’re still trying to sell them to me."
Mu Jianling said, "Buying or selling is up to you. The money’s in your pocket, the hand is yours, whether you transfer the funds or buy it, that’s your decision. And—get your big face out of the way, don’t interrupt my work."
Ji You moved back a little, staring at the movements of Teacher Mu Jianling’s hands. Watching closely, Ji You saw Mu Jianling dismantle all the components from the Golden Dragon’s head; at the center of the head lay a small chip, roughly the size of a fingernail, which was the mecha’s main control system.
Upon disassembling it, the fingernail-sized chip was covered in rust.
Mu Jianling said casually, "No wonder the head was having issues; turns out it’s rusted."
Ji You was taken aback, rubbing her eyes in disbelief, "Is it... really rusted?" It was truly astonishing that a chip could rust given the current level of technology.
Mu Jianling said coldly, "Why is that impossible? After all, it’s been 50 years since it was last booted up. Having problems is completely normal."
Ji You: "..."
Ji You pouted and said, "Even if it’s the only biological mecha, it’s been so many years, it’s old, it’s an antique; can’t you make it a bit cheaper?"
Mu Jianling also pouted and said, "Even if it’s old and rusted, it’s still the only biological mecha after all these years. Can’t I sell it for a higher price?"