Lin Feng eyed Guang with a scrutinizing gaze.
Guang smiled, a stiff smile as always.
Although the human-like face she had conjured was beautiful, Lin Feng truly wanted to tell her to stop smiling.
It was unnerving!
"Yes, Leader, I must say, you are the most intelligent leader I have ever met."
Well, Lin Feng felt a bit awkward receiving flattery from a robot.
"Jin Henri has disappeared, and Leader has inherited his entire force."
"Therefore, we wish to sign a new contract."
"Our race can continue to mine and live on this planet without restriction."
"Additionally, we wish to add a clause that allows us to use the infinite energy furnace for biological experiments…"
Having laid the groundwork, Guang felt it was time to state her purpose directly.
Based on her analysis, the new leader before her was someone who preferred straightforwardness, so Guang had appropriately played the victim card.
Judging by her assessment of Lin Feng's intelligence and thought process, he would understand even if she didn't explain everything explicitly.
"Wait a moment," Lin Feng interrupted.
"Biological experiments? You don't mean human experiments, do you?"
If that were the case, Lin Feng doubted he would agree.
Although his life level had significantly increased, he still couldn't stomach cold, clinical human experimentation.
Guang shook her head.
"We respect the ethics and customs of humans and various life forms. What we wish to conduct are experiments on extremely ferocious cosmic beasts."
Cosmic beasts were common creatures that ate anything they encountered.
These creatures were ferocious, similar to wolves on Blue Star, with the key difference being that cosmic beasts possessed almost no rationality.
Consequently, attacks by cosmic beasts on other life forms were not uncommon, and this main planet was not exempt.
As their flesh was difficult to swallow, these creatures were rarely hunted for food, yielding no profit.
"In that case, I can agree," Lin Feng nodded, then his tone shifted.
"But, what benefits can you offer me?"
"I don't need an infinite energy furnace, nor do I require modifications."
Lin Feng posed the question to Guang.
If they wanted to maintain the previous contract, they had to provide Lin Feng with sufficient benefits.
He wouldn't simply lose himself and agree to everything just because they played the sympathy card.
Lin Feng was not Jin Henri; he had no desire for those damned metallic half-body modifications, nor did he need an infinite energy furnace.
To Lin Feng, such devices were no more impressive than large firecrackers, offering no substantial increase in power.
However, since Guang had prepared conditions, she had naturally prepared corresponding rewards.
"We can provide a sufficient number of our kind to serve as your personal guard."
"Trust us, with our analytical capabilities, the Fifth Faction will hold no secrets from you!"
"Of course, I know that is not enough."
"We can provide a core unit and an infinite energy furnace for your use."
"A core unit possesses all our race's combat and analytical permissions, making it an unparalleled presence in any cosmic network or real-world combat."
Lin Feng waved his hand dismissively.
"As I said, I don't need any infinite energy furnaces, nor do I need protection."
"As a mechanical life form, you should understand how powerful the strength I possess is…"
Guang nodded, wholeheartedly agreeing with Lin Feng's statement.
If Lin Feng hadn't been so powerful, he wouldn't have killed Jin Henri.
And Guang wouldn't be seeking continued cooperation with him.
"Perhaps you do not have a concrete understanding of our combat prowess."
"Please, Leader, give us an opportunity to demonstrate the combat capabilities of an infinite energy furnace paired with a core unit. May we?"
Guang had already calculated Lin Feng's needs and was conversing according to his presumed intentions.
She believed that after witnessing it, Lin Feng would not refuse her request.
Guang was undeniably confident.
Lin Feng also felt this confidence.
"Yes, I will give you an opportunity," Lin Feng replied.
It was merely an opportunity, and Lin Feng wanted to see if this mechanical woman had exaggerated her claims.
Lin Feng harbored no ill will towards the mechanical life form race, but for them to thrive under his command, they had to demonstrate their value.
After all, the mechanical life form race was different from other inhabitants of the planet; they needed to continuously mine ores that were extremely rare even in the vast universe.
Lin Feng had now fully embraced his role as leader; everything on this planet was his!
"Then, please accompany me to space, Leader. It is not convenient to demonstrate on the planet…"
Guang made an inviting gesture.
Lin Feng nodded and decisively turned towards the cave entrance.
Guang's suggestion to display their strength in space made Lin Feng believe her somewhat.
He was now experiencing a sliver of curiosity about the combat capabilities of the mechanical life form race.
Guang stepped out of the cave and, without a word, ascended into the air.
Lin Feng observed that she had no visible propulsion devices and surmised it was a form of anti-gravity flight.
Guang gestured invitingly to Lin Feng again, clearly aware that he could also fly.
The Bosses of the First Sequence, to some extent, possessed considerable flight capabilities, even if through items; this was not unexpected.
Following Guang, the two quickly flew out of the planet's atmosphere and into space.
Orpheus and no other mechanical life forms were brought along.
This demonstration was essentially showcasing the highest combat prowess of the mechanical life form race, a secret to some extent. Therefore, Guang did not wish for anyone else to witness it.
Near the main planet were three small, moon-like celestial bodies, akin to the relationship between Blue Star and its moon.
Guang chose the largest one and descended upon it with Lin Feng.
"Leader, I need to deploy a force field to block all detection and observation from this planet!"
Guang extended her hand, and countless light points emanated from it. Simultaneously, she communicated telepathically with Lin Feng, explaining.
As the light points ascended, a visible white force field enveloped the entire planet.
This unique force field of the mechanical life form race was so advanced that even the Bosses of the First Sequence couldn't penetrate it with mere observation.
Out of curiosity, Lin Feng tried it himself. Without any enhancements, his super-sense couldn't pierce this force field, nor could his super-vision.
Well, Lin Feng was now genuinely interested in the display of power promised by this mechanical overlord.