43: Chapter 43

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Qin Feng muttered inwardly.

Although with his keen perception...

...he could indeed feel an aura similar to that of a muscular man emanating from the bodies of those seemingly ordinary modified cars.

Clearly.

They were equipped with "Flesh Engines" integrated with the powerful hearts of some great beasts.

Their power should be more than sufficient.

However.

A private flying car is all about comprehensive performance.

Sufficient power alone is not enough.

Moreover, as the critical core and power heart of a private flying car, a "Flesh Engine" must also prioritize lifespan and stability.

Otherwise, if it fails halfway through a journey...

...suddenly losing power like his little electric scooter...

...and turning into a puddle of rotten meat.

Wouldn't that be a total disaster?

"Handsome guest, let's take a look at this car first."

Honglian led Qin Feng to the first car.

Aside from the paint job, its outer silhouette was almost identical to Qiangwei's taxi flying car, though the interior appeared much more refined.

When it came to cars...

...Honglian's expression and tone immediately became quite professional.

She spoke eloquently:

"This is the signature model launched by our shop. The engine contains the heart of a 'Fire-Eating Leopard' behemoth."

"Rest assured, the 'Fire-Eating Leopard' hearts we purchase are absolutely not from cubs, but from adults, and they are in complete condition. The power is absolutely top-notch!"

Qiangwei added from the side:

"Handsome, don't look at Honglian's soft and cute 'wife-material' appearance; when she modifies cars, she's fierce. Her technical skill is off the charts, and her specialty is the Flesh Technology of engines!"

"The heart of an adult 'Fire-Eating Leopard' is so large it's taller than a whole person, yet Honglian can use her craftsmanship to precisely strip away the dross, extract the essence, and compress and Fusion it into such a small engine without damaging the heart's function in the slightest!"

Qin Feng listened.

He nodded thoughtfully.

The "Fire-Eating Leopard" was famous among behemoths for its powerful heart and extremely high efficiency; after all, the speed of cheetah-type behemoths was already terrifying.

Additionally, the heart of this "Fire-Eating Leopard" contained a special energy called "Flame-Devouring Source," which could produce extraordinary explosive power.

Therefore.

Many power-related Flesh Technology applications...

...would utilize the heart of this beast.

In the private flying car industry.

Engines containing the heart of a "Fire-Eating Leopard" behemoth were basically considered high-spec.

However, precisely because it contained the special energy "Flame-Devouring Source," energy leaks and damage to the heart's function were common during modification, and severe cases could even lead to safety issues like explosions or spontaneous combustion.

Consequently, the technical requirements for the Flesh Technology modifier were extremely high.

And this...

...was the main reason why "Fire-Eating Leopard" type engines were so expensive.

"It seems the technical backbone of this Qiangwei Honglian Modification Shop is this Honglian."

Qin Feng thought to himself.

Honglian continued to introduce the vehicle:

"You absolutely don't have to worry about the engine's lifespan and stability. I, Honglian, can guarantee that even the 'Fire-Eating Leopard' engines built by Advanced Flesh Technology engineers from major Upper City factories might not be as good as mine!"

Honglian proudly tilted her fair and perky little chin:

"Aside from the power System, the most noteworthy thing about this 'Big Muscle Bully No. 1' is its safety AI System. Of course, the interior is also quite excellent, focusing on refinement and being Advanced; the behemoth leather inside was hand-cut piece by piece by Qiangwei..."

After a detailed introduction...

...Qin Feng already had a relatively clear and comprehensive understanding of the modified car before him.

He took it for a short test drive.

It was indeed not bad.

He didn't find any issues.

However.

This was only the first one.

Qin Feng was in no hurry to buy.

He continued to look at the next one.

Honglian introduced:

"This second one, I will—"

Qin Feng: "..."

He had finally figured it out.

This Honglian...

...really had a soft spot for 'Big Muscle Bullies'.

The subsequent second, third, fourth, and fifth cars were basically the same as the signature model.

Aside from minor differences in body style, AI Systems, and configurations, they all essentially used "Fire-Eating Leopard" type Flesh Engines.

They were the type with ordinary-looking shells...

...but powerful performance.

Furthermore.

The prices ranged from 150,000 to 200,000.

To be honest.

For a modified car, this price was on the expensive side; the market price for modified cars starts at 30,000, even lower than the 50,000 base for used cars.

After all.

To put it nicely, they are modified cars; to put it bluntly, they are cars assembled from scavenged junk. Whether the quality is good depends entirely on the technical strength of the assembler.

However, in Qin Feng's view, this Young Miss Honglian before him had real skill. Usually, cars using "Fire-Eating Leopard" type Flesh Engines would cost around 500,000 to 600,000, and that's for a budget version engine.

If it were to carry a top-spec "Fire-Eating Leopard" engine, the price would definitely be in the millions.

And while the "Fire-Eating Leopard" engines Honglian built herself might be considered 'bootleg' and were personal creations, in terms of performance alone, they were indeed close to the full-power output of a top-spec version.

Looking at it that way.

A starting price of only 150,000...

...could be said to have extremely high cost-performance.

And that was without even considering the other various configurations.

"Handsome, how is it? Which model caught your eye?"

Qiangwei and Honglian looked at Qin Feng with expectant gazes.

Especially Honglian.

She was even a bit nervous.

Although Qiangwei always boasted that their modified cars were definitely the best quality in the entire Ruin Market, Honglian knew that was just Qiangwei's marketing slogan.

In the past, many people had indeed been fooled and attracted by Qiangwei's words.

They came over to look at the cars.

But as soon as they saw the price, they immediately backed off.

Furthermore.

Those people didn't believe at all that the "Fire-Eating Leopard" type Flesh Engines she built could compare to the so-called genuine products from big factories, claiming that bootleg machines were simply worthless.

Because of this.

Despite her eloquent talk.

Deep down.

Honglian was still a bit unsure of herself.

Qin Feng did not answer immediately.

He knew.

This time, he had stumbled upon a Treasure Trove of a shop.

Others might harbor doubts about the boasting words of Qiangwei and Honglian, but how many behemoths had he seen?

He had just checked the engine compartments of several cars in the "big muscle bully" series.

With just a glance.

He knew.

The "Fire-Eating Leopard" hearts fused inside were perfect, without any damage or functional deficiency issues.

The purpose of so-called Flesh Technology is to perfectly unleash the performance contained within the limbs and organs of behemoths, while compressing their volume and eliminating safety hazards to make them usable by humans, all while maintaining complete vitality and functionality.

Based on Qin Feng's experience.

The "Fire-Eating Leopard" hearts fused into these cars were full of vitality; with normal use just for commuting, they could beat powerfully for at least a hundred years.

As for racing...

Breaking the sound barrier...

...would definitely be no problem.

It was just that the other configurations seemed ordinary, dragging down the engine's comprehensive performance. Plus, the entire chassis and body were scavenged from junk; though thick and possessing decent defense and durability, they were clearly not suitable for maximizing racing performance.

"Hmm, let me think..."

Qin Feng was about to make a choice.

Suddenly.

His ears twitched.

He heard an eerie engine roar, like the low growl of a behemoth, echoing from the depths of the Qiangwei Honglian Modification Shop.

And the moment he heard that engine roar...

...Qin Feng instinctively felt goosebumps rise all over his body.

A spine-chilling sensation...

...penetrated his entire body!

It was as if...

...he was being stared down by a terrifying behemoth a hundred meters tall!