26: Remains of a sub-body of a higher intelligent life form

"So this is what transcendent enchantment is..."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at the revolver data analyzed in his mind, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

He discovered that the structure of the enchantment within it was actually somewhat similar to the gene chain maps of those transcendent abilities.

In other words, it meant intercepting suitable parts of the ability maps, modifying them, and then applying them to firearms!

"No wonder being a Master-level Star Mechanic is such a huge watershed."

Zhang Huaiyuan was thoughtful.

Others could not see the essential analysis of transcendent abilities directly like he could. They had to use various cutting-edge technological means and spend a vast amount of time researching before they could possibly master even a portion of the maps.

This meant that, except for Star Mechanics supported by the Empire, the path to becoming a Master was almost completely cut off for ordinary people.

Forces like "Dark Annihilation" simply could not provide the cutting-edge equipment capable of analyzing transcendent abilities.

"However... for me, the hardest part is actually the simplest. As long as I master the other basic knowledge, I can easily complete the transcendent enchantment of weapons. Moreover, with time, I'm afraid all the maps mastered by all the Star Mechanics in the entire Imperial Research Institute combined wouldn't even equal a fraction of mine."

"2.5 billion, going once!"

"2.5 billion, going twice!"

"2.5 billion, going three times, sold!"

"Congratulations to the distinguished guest in Room 012 for successfully bidding 2.5 billion for this representative work by Master Karen!"

At this moment, the auction for the first item concluded.

Supervisor Dak, who was in charge of hosting, had an increasingly radiant smile on his face: "Next, we begin the auction for our second item, which is also one of the highlights of this event: standard-issue weapons phased out by the Free Star Alliance thirty years ago! This includes combat suits, hand cannons, tactical helmets, melee weapons, and a sniper rifle."

As he spoke, these pieces of equipment appeared on the display stand one by one.

Unlike the style of Imperial equipment, the design of these items was more artistic, flowing with a crystal-like luster.

"Everyone, as we all know, since the technological explosion, the development speed of the three top forces, including the Empire, has been unimaginable. Although these are standard-issue weapons from thirty years ago, they are still at least three generations more advanced than what is commonly circulated today."

"And..."

Supervisor Dak's voice rose: "Within the territory of the Empire, possessing unauthorized weapons is against the law, but weapons from other countries like these are different; the Imperial Law Enforcement Team will not interfere."

"Owning them means being able to create even more advanced weapons!"

"Now, the starting bid is 2 billion, with each increment no less than 500 million."

As soon as his voice fell, the numbers on the light screen began to jump rapidly.

Even An Yu's breathing quickened, and she couldn't help but press the bidding button twice in succession.

Weapons phased out by the Free Star Alliance 30 years ago were equivalent to being more than a hundred years more advanced than what they were currently using.

To exaggerate slightly, by comparison, what Dark Annihilation was currently using was no different from that of primitive people.

3 billion... 3.5 billion...

The price on the light screen jumped all the way, quickly rising to 7 billion.

"Sigh..."

An Yu couldn't help but sigh.

This price had already exceeded her limit.

"It's actually energy weaponry... and this is just equipment from thirty years ago; has it already developed to this extent!"

Zhang Huaiyuan silently activated his ability, analyzing the equipment he saw.

But the technical knowledge contained within it far exceeded his current reserves; most of it was a complete blank.

However, even so, as long as he thoroughly grasped the part he could understand, he was confident that he could elevate Dark Annihilation's current equipment by a level.

"The technological barrier gap in this world is actually this large..."

Through these pieces of equipment, Zhang Huaiyuan gained a little more understanding of this world.

If equipment from only thirty years ago was this strong, then what about active-duty equipment, and the hidden trump cards...

After all, normally speaking, for active-duty equipment, the second generation would mostly be in mass production, the third generation would at least be halfway through R&D, and the fourth generation would already be in the planning stages...

"9 billion, going once... twice... three times..."

"Sold! Congratulations to the distinguished guest in Room 009 for acquiring this set of precious Free Star Alliance equipment!"

"Next, we proceed to the auction of the third item: 'Drift', a work personally painted by Master Sfinci, an honorary professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts!"

"The starting bid is 100 million star coins, with each increment no less than 10 million star coins. Begin!"

"Why is it something useless."

Zhang Huaiyuan, who was preparing to continue activating his ability to steal knowledge, frowned.

"Eh, why are there still so many people participating in the auction? Spending so much money to buy a painting?"

He looked at the numbers on the left side of the light screen and couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Because Master Sfinci is advanced in age and has already undergone three gene therapies. There is gossip that he might not last these next two years."

An Yu, who was beside him, explained nonchalantly upon hearing this.

"So it's about to become a collector's item; that makes sense."

Zhang Huaiyuan suddenly realized and continued to look at the central light screen.

Amidst Supervisor Dak's passionate introductions, auction item after auction item was bought at high prices.

Most of them were mainly various advanced weapons, equipment, or transcendent items.

Relying on his special ability, he mastered quite a bit of knowledge that he would normally never be able to access.

"It really was the right decision to come!"

"Is there anything you like? If it can be of help to your growth, as long as it's not particularly expensive, I can bid for it for you."

An Yu, who was beside him, watched her Researcher's eyes light up, wishing he could glue his eyes to the light screen, and couldn't help but shake her head and offer again.

"Ah... no need, Miss... Hmm...? What is this...!"

Just as Zhang Huaiyuan was about to refuse.

Supervisor Dak, in the center of the stage, brought out another auction item: a broken and damaged silver-white robot remain.

"Distinguished guests, this is a treasure accidentally discovered by an interstellar traveler. It is said to come from an unknown ruin and is highly likely to contain research value far exceeding modern times! It is a rare treasure!"

"The starting bid is 200 million star coins, with each increment no less than 30 million."

Supervisor Dak was doing his best to hype it up.

However, this time, no one on the light screen made a bid for a long time.

"Heh, every auction always puts out some of this kind of stuff to fool people."

In one of the private rooms, an elegantly dressed old man sneered.

"Tsk tsk... accidentally... it is said... highly likely, he really knows how to bluff."

Obviously, just as An Yu had said earlier, everyone basically treated this kind of thing as an item with a fabricated story intended to drive up the price.

But in Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes, it was different.

Just by taking one look, countless pieces of information flooded into his mind.

【Remains of a High-Level intelligent lifeform Sub-Unit】

Knowledge Rule Level Contained: 3.

Residual Researchable Knowledge: "Self-Growth Algorithms of intelligent lifeforms", "Research on the Emotional Possibilities of intelligent lifeforms"...

Analysis progress: 0.01%... 0.03%...

"This... it actually contains a vast amount of knowledge regarding high-level intelligent lifeforms, and what does that Knowledge Rule Level 3 mean..."

Zhang Huaiyuan's heart couldn't help but beat violently; he had a premonition that this thing might be able to perfect a huge part of his Creatology.

He turned his head abruptly and blurted out:

"Miss, I want this thing!"