Master of Science and Technology - Chapter 43

Translator: Darling | Editor: Darling

“Waaa, how cool! It can turn big and small! It even has us on there!”

The Yu Qing students quickly learned how to use the new map. In actuality, this object was just like the smart devices of the technological world. Using touch-screen control, one could change the size of various parts, even marking on them. But, these ordinary functions were like magic to the Yu Qing students who had never before experienced such things.

More importantly, the sixteen drones would switch to observation mode after finishing the map. In this way, the movements of all things, including the workings of the students in the Five Sects, would all be reported on the Yu Qing students’ maps. 

This was a cheat in the Closed Realm. With the help of the maps, there was really no mystery in this realm anymore. The Yu Qing students could see beforehand where there was danger, and avert it safely. The Yu Qing students could also see where there were benefits beforehand, and directly reach it with the fastest route.

After giving directions on how to use the maps, Ye Zan ended his call with Kong Qingyun. He had already gathered an army of mechanical soldiers at his side. These robots were not in the shape of humans, but rather, spiders. Among the mechanical soldiers, human-shaped ones were only suitable for camouflage; having fulfilled the needs in appearance. In the context of battling, however, they were really not as useful.

These mechanical spiders were not large. Each was only about half a meter tall. Their eight legs were sharpened like knives; even having razor-like fangs near their mouths. The spiders were powered by batteries from the technological world; enough to support their movement for a long period of time. Additionally, the spiders had used camouflage. From their appearance, they looked like enlarged spiders; ferocious and startling. 

Sixty mechanical spiders spread out from where Ye Zan was, forming rings upon rings of protection. Although they were half a meter tall and not considered short, you could not see them unless you were looking for them.

This was not all. Immediately, the robots brought out two suitcases. These suitcases each held mechanical flies. They were each as small as a piece of rice, with the suitcases amounting to thousands in number. These mechanical flies were split into sensor and observation types. They could also collect information on his surroundings and analyze the air, earth, creatures, and plants around him.

After completing these tasks, Ye Zan was content with his own safety. Really, he has always been one to value his own life; one could even call him a bit cowardly. He never took his safety as a joke. After this level of protection, he did not believe that there was anything in this Closed Realm that could stage an attack on him.

Of course, Ye Zan was not reckless to the point of flying everywhere on his skateboard; that would be looking for a way to die. Sure, he was unafraid of sneak attacks, but that didn’t mean he was omnipotent in this realm. At most, he could see danger beforehand and avoid it. 

“Now, the hunt begins!¨ In Ye Zan’s brain, a map had appeared. On it, the creatures around him were clearly marked. He could even scroll in to see what they looked like.

Ye Zan saw a pair of creatures a short distance away. According to what Yu Qing had told him, these creatures were called Ironback Teals; considered some of the more gentle creatures in the Closed Realm. However, the creatures were not to be underestimated, especially after being angered. Ordinary Refining State cultivators could only run when facing them one on one.

“Moo!”

The pair grazing Ironback Teals seemed to be very sensitive to danger, and raised their heads in that direction, letting out a warning cry.

With this cry, eighteen eight-legged creatures appeared from that direction. These creatures were unbothered by the Ironback Teal’s warnings and hopped onto their backs without a second of hesitation.

Obviously, these eight-legged creatures were Ye Zan’s mechanical spiders. Even though the Ironback Teals had backs of armor, they still could not hold against the attack of the spiders. Their claws were like knives, slicing through the backs of the cows like cutting through tofu.

In the blink of an eye, the pair of Ironback Teals let out a desolate cry and fell under the attack of the mechanical spiders.

After this was the bloodier process. The two Ironback Teals were each around two to three tons; really just two mountains of flesh. The mechanical spiders whirled their knives and proceeded to cut off the meat of the cows, piece by piece, sending them into Ye Zan’s open dimension.

The meat of the Ironback Teal was rather famous. Although it was not a top-notch resource, it was still nothing an ordinary cow could compare to. However, as the students exploring this realm had a limit on what they could carry, most only took with them the creatures Core, at most a bit of skin. No one would think of taking the meat.

Of course, Ye Zan was different. Even though he could not use the magical objects of this world, he still had his dimension. Furthermore, Ye Zan himself was a foodie. Seeing as this realm had meat better than that of his technological world, he naturally could not bear to waste it.

The two flesh mounds were quickly broken down, leaving only a pair of skeletons, some skin, and bodily fluid.

Ye Zan had already acquired the Cores of the two grass cows. The Cores let off the clean scent of grass. Although they were carved from the hearts of the two Ironback Teals, they still did not let off any odor of blood. Each Core was about the size of half a fist, fully green, and cool to the touch.

According to the information from Yu Qing, this type of Core must hold Wood Energy; a great ingredient for making pills and medicine. Additionally, Cores were also greatly important in making weapons, creating spiritual formations, mechanical techniques, etc. Of course, these two Cores were of the lowest quality and really could not pass as a treasure.

A robot came out of the dimension, holding a platter before Ye Zan. On it was a piece of freshly grilled steak. Getting his hands on such good ingredients was uncommon, and Ye Zan had to taste it while it was fresh, regardless of his surroundings.

There were many ways to prepare beef, but, in order to best taste the original flavor, a simple grilling was the best technique. He quickly organized the Cores, picked up the fork and knife on the platter, and cut himself a piece.

“Wu,” Even Ye Zan, who had long grown used to the flavor of the most delicious delicacies, could not bear but to let out a sigh of contentedness at this time.

This was different from the cuisine Ye Zan had had in the past. This steak’s uniqueness was not in its texture or flavor but in the spiritual energy stored in it.

In the technological world, delicacies triggered the taste buds and created a sense of satisfaction. There were even some research companies that created different seasonings through the research of these taste buds. Using these seasonings, they could make the most ordinary foods taste like top-notch cuisine. 

But the spiritual energy in this beef was not something any ordinary seasoning could compare to. One could even say that it was like the most perfect seasoning. The steak in Ye Zan’s mouth held an unexplainable aroma. It did not trigger the taste buds but directly touched the soul; creating an unimaginable sense of delight.

As for the use of this beef, purely from the spiritual energy, it could not be comparable to a top-notch Refining Pill. But, this beef was better in that it did not include the risks of using pills: like poison. Additionally, it could also nourish the body, something a pill could not compare with.

“If only I could start a farm!” Ye Zan finally understood why all those Sects tried so hard to get their own private Realms. These Realms were truly too benefitting to a Sect.