103: Follow him

“So that’s how it is. I thought it required some other kind of energy.”

Liu Tianshi breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a slight difference, which was already quite good compared to observing with the naked eye.

“That doesn’t conflict with my requirements. I also know that everyone’s eyesight is different, just like our shooting. It’s a simple two-point line, just shoot, and the result is that some people miss, and some people hit the bullseye every time.”

“Little Brother Xu Bai, do you have anything to do right now? If you’re free, could you come with me? We want to cooperate with you; we want to customize some cardss.”

Liu Tianshi was an impatient person and eagerly wanted to take Xu Bai with him.

Xu Bai hesitated a little. Although not many things required his attention, what if something did?

Also, he was currently with Teacher Sun and Teacher Lu; it wouldn’t be good to leave them behind.

Sun Puge noticed Xu Bai’s hesitation. He quite liked this young man, Xu Bai, and thought that cooperating with the military would be very beneficial for Xu Bai.

Because, as it currently seemed, Xu Bai could cooperate with large enterprises, which meant he wasn't short on money.

At the same time, judging by Xu Bai’s demeanor, he wasn't someone who pursued power. So, if he wanted to maintain independence in making cardss later, rather than being controlled by those conglomerates or families, then cooperating with the military was the best method.

Moreover, cooperating with the military also had some benefits. For example, if he felt he was in danger, he could apply for military protection, or if he wanted certain materials for research, he could purchase them from the military.

One must know that the military was on the front lines fighting against exotic beasts. There, various materials would be available, and these materials were very beneficial for improving a Card Maker’s mental strength.

“Little Xu, you can tell General Manager Fang that most of the cardss here are actually ready-made, so a Card Maker’s use here isn’t very great.”

“Yes, yes, Little Xu, cooperating with the military has many benefits. I believe General Liu won’t treat you unfairly.”

Xu Bai sensed their good intentions and nodded.

After greeting General Manager Fang and the others, he left with Liu Tianshi, accompanied by Sun Puge, whom Liu Tianshi had also invited… The three rode in the army’s exclusive vehicle, driving into the distance.

The army was simply rich and powerful.

Since Xu Bai transmigrated, he had never ridden in such a car. Even General Manager Fang and the others hadn't.

He had thought that society’s development hadn’t reached the point of producing automobiles, but the world of cardss was so illogical.

Seeing Xu Bai’s expression, Liu Tianshi chuckled.

“Are you very curious?”

“Yes, if there’s this car, wouldn’t it be very convenient? So why isn’t it widespread?”

Hearing Xu Bai’s question, Sun Puge explained, “If it were widespread, the energy burden would be too great.”

Upon hearing Sun Puge’s words, Xu Bai understood.

“Does this also require star energy stone?”

“Exactly, you guessed correctly. If it were widespread, the consumption of star energy stone would increase exponentially. Currently, our star energy stone is fully controlled by the Government, primarily supplied to Card Makers and mercenaries.

And this car is not essential, so only the military can use it, also to facilitate quick arrival in case of an emergency.”

Xu Bai nodded. It was still a matter of energy. If the energy problem could be solved, combined with cardss, this great weapon, then the modernization process would be very fast.

Energy!

Energy!

…“We’ve arrived.”

While Xu Bai was thinking, they quickly reached their destination.

Riding in the car was fast, and there were fewer other carriages and tricycles on the road. Xu Bai felt the driver was speeding at two hundred kilometers per hour.

Until Xu Bai got out of the car, he still watched the car drive away with lingering reluctance.

He wanted it!

He wanted it very much!

In the modern world, without a car, there were various convenient modes of transportation, and one could even pay for a taxi. But here, riding in a carriage was simply an ordeal.

It was slow and very bumpy.

“You want it?”

Liu Tianshi said playfully.

“Can I buy it?”

Xu Bai thought, if it was very expensive, he would work hard to earn and save money.

“No.”

Speechless, he asked even though it wasn't for sale.

“You can work hard and develop new energy. Then the Government will directly provide you with a car.”

Liu Tianshi didn’t continue to discourage Xu Bai, giving him a goal he could strive for.

Xu Bai looked at Liu Tianshi helplessly.

This goal was a bit difficult.

“Alright, alright, don’t think about it. I’ve worked for the Government for so many years, and I don’t even have a car.”

Sun Puge was also very envious; who wouldn’t want a car?

“No choice. Perhaps Teacher Sun, if you work for another twenty years, you might get one.”

“Twenty years, sigh!” Sun Puge thought for a moment, then shook his head. “Forget it, forget it. I’d rather have more funding allocated to my research lab than be given a car. This car, every time you step on the pedal, how much energy stone does it burn?”

Liu Tianshi said no more, leading the two to an open shooting range.

“Bang.” “Bang.” “Bang.” …Inside, seven or eight soldiers were firing their guns.

The target was very far from the soldiers; Xu Bai couldn’t see the bullseye at all.

“How far is this target? Do they practice shooting from such a distance?”

“Currently, our shortest practice shooting distance is 1000 meters, and the longest is 3000 meters.”

Liu Tianshi seemed still dissatisfied with this, frowning slightly.

Xu Bai expressed great surprise at this.

That far!

One must know that in his original world, the extreme range could only reach about 3500 meters, and this was only achievable under extremely favorable conditions and with extremely high shooting skills.

But here, the casual practice distances were 1000 to 3000 meters, and they seemed to be observing with the naked eye during practice.

“Can ordinary people achieve this level of practice?”

“Of course not. You must know that these soldiers eat the flesh and blood of exotic beasts daily to temper and strengthen their bodies. Their bodies are very strong. They no longer fall into the category of ordinary people; they are warriors.”

“Warriors? Can my body also be tempered and strengthened?”

Xu Bai was a bit envious. If his body could also be strengthened, could he also kill exotic beasts?

Which man doesn’t want to fight passionately?

“Give up. When a Card Maker eats the flesh and blood of these exotic beasts, this energy will not temper and strengthen the body. Instead, it will temper your mental fortitude first. After mental strength is tempered, it then grows, only having a nourishing effect on your body. You cannot become a warrior.”

As a Card Maker, Sun Puge understood this quite well, so he explained it to Xu Bai.

“Actually, consuming this flesh and blood can also make us less susceptible to illness, and at the same time, our lifespan also increases to a certain extent.”

Hearing Sun Puge’s words, Xu Bai murmured to himself: