And with the update and replacement of modern technological products, it is clear that creatures like Boqi, which pose a threat to humans, have already been banned, at least by several countries. However, for Mardis, an economically backward semi-colonial planet, Boqi and field motorcycles remained the top choices for travelers.

In fact, once you have become accustomed to sleeping under the stars and eating in the wild, returning to the city and indulging in urban rhythms can seem boring. But with Boqi by your side, the outcome is quite different. You could use the grass as your bed and the open sky as your tent, falling asleep in the desert while gazing at the stars, without worrying much about safety issues. Boqi will issue a warning at the first sign of any trouble, regardless of the time.

Of course, there are many bionic Mecha similar to Boqi, and their detection abilities have even reached limits that living beings cannot achieve. But after all, dogs are man's best friends. The areas in which Boqi excels might not be the most extreme, but it certainly encompasses a wide variety. And the price is only 30 G coins.

Yes, you read that right, not 388, not 588, and certainly not 998, you only need 30 coins to take a Boqi home. This price can be called a once-in-a-childhood offer, shipping included, to alleviate your worries.

However, as a pet owner, raising cats or dogs is still quite troublesome, at least more so than for soldiers accustomed to living in the wild, who prefer a more carefree and unrestrained life. Taking a step back, the same cost-performance ratio introduces another item, one that is very popular; the armed jeep.

An armed jeep not only has a top speed and tire adaptability on par with field motorcycles, and a flexible grip on the terrain, but it also comes with nearly indestructible armor plating. This armor is not as simple as the field motorcycle's—be aware that armed jeeps usually come with four-wheel drive, turbocharging, and a powerful V24 engine. A robust power system supports the load of the armor, allowing it to reach speeds up to 700 kilometers per hour even when fully loaded.

With such an armor coefficient, it can take hits from mobile warriors for a while. If the driver happens to be an old hand from Mount Akina, targeting weak points for a counter-kill becomes possible. As you know, the armed jeep comes equipped with a Gatling Cannon capable of inflicting group damage as its main weapon. Of course, securing a counter-kill isn't simple; you need to be at least a High Rank driver. Without striking weak points, it's impossible to inflict effective damage on mobile warriors.

The only thing to be aware of is that the shock absorption system of the armed jeep isn't very good, and under full-speed conditions, the driver's body often needs to withstand 12 times the force of gravity. These old war machines don't have advanced equipment like gravity buffers or gravity cancellation. Of course, you could get them through modifications, but it's too much trouble. If you can modify this, you might as well modify a mobile warrior. Although the internal hardware of the mobile warrior is much more precise than that of the armed jeep, the purpose of both is essentially the same, which is why mechanics see little difference between modifying an armed jeep and modifying a mobile warrior.

The difference lies in the precision and high price of the mobile warrior equipment. In contrast, the armed jeep is very cost-effective. It serves as warfare equipment just as well, providing shelter from the wind and sun. There's no reason for people not to choose it.

More importantly, it can even do jobs that mobile warriors can't, like transporting cargo or going on a trip, as traveling in a mobile warrior, even with just two people, can feel crowded. Meanwhile, the armed jeep can carry many passengers. It's not just limited to warfare; it has been integrated into people's lives for hundreds of years. The Blade Warriors have even prophesied that armed jeeps would remain even if mobile warriors were phased out.

You can imagine traveling with friends and family across the Death Desert, each with a bottle of ice-cold beer, or cruising along a coastal road, feeling the fresh sea breeze. Even better, you could open the sunroof, chat away with friends, and enjoy the breeze as you watch seagulls soaring in the sky. That feeling is truly intoxicating, leaving people drunk not on alcohol, but on life, lost not in color, but in their own reverie.

So for some people, the cost-performance ratio of the armed jeep is actually higher than that of the mobile warriors, because aside from attack and defense capabilities and off-road capabilities, mobile warriors aren't even as well-adapted for daily life as a field motorcycle.

Yet this is only the public's judgment based on cost-effectiveness. In the eyes of some wealthy individuals, Mechas are the ultimate asset for any warrior, and there's simply no comparison. Whether you encounter Sand Worms, army ants, or all sorts of miscellaneous creatures, all will appear like mere decorations under the crush of its massive body. If half-intelligent creatures like field motorcycles, armed jeeps, and Mechanical Dogs like Boqi really could surpass mobile warriors, why would nations pour so much funding into the research and creation of Mechas? The cost of a single super soldier's production chain is equivalent to the GDP of a small city.

Admittedly, when it comes to cost-effectiveness, mobile warriors fall short in comparison. But we must understand what kind of place a war-torn planet is. Possessing a private mobile warrior could attract attention from various parties, such as the Empire Army or the Federal Army. That's why a Space Crystal is particularly crucial, especially a large capacity Space Crystal.

When Bella finished briefly introducing the function of the Space Crystal, the auction room below erupted into chaos as Feng Yi could hear the murmurs around him…

"Miss, shall we make a bid now?"

"Wait a bit longer. Aren't you afraid of winning the bid but losing your life before spending it?"

"At least we've paid the protection fee, St. Marlo shouldn't allow such things to happen."

"Even if St. Marlo wouldn't, you can't guarantee that no one will follow us. Remember, we're short-handed."

At that moment, the crowd below was engaged in ongoing deliberation... Given the nature of such an item, its starting bid was bound to be high, yet as the auctioneer announced the price, the entire assembly was stunned silent... The starting bid for this item was merely 1 G coin? Anyone with a bit of sense knew that 1 G coin was ludicrous, which showed the confidence the consignor had in their own item.

Oddly, when the price was called out, no one jumped to bid higher; instead, there was a prevalence of onlookers, and the buzzing voices never ceased around Feng Yi's ears...

Truth be told, he would definitely take it if no one else bid, but where in the world is there such a deal? Feng Yi hadn't deluded himself into thinking no one would bid higher.

"1 G coin for the first time." Seeing no response from the crowd below.

"1 G coin for the second time." The auctioneer continued to call, with still no response from below, and even he began to panic. The starting bid of 1 G coin was proposed by Miss Bella, intended to maximize profit through the contrast effect, but if truly no one bid, the auction house would surely have to make an offer. Although this would seem to break even on the surface, not making a profit was equivalent to a loss, as the waste wasn't just time, but also resources, a responsibility he couldn't hold even if it weren't his fault.

Who amongst those present couldn't afford 1 G coin? In reality, they all wanted to bid but also didn't want to stick out their necks, especially in lawless areas. In fact, humans are such contradictory creatures. Just as the auctioneer was about to finalize the sale with his gavel, a deep voice suddenly rang in the ears, "2 G coins."

It was Takla, who, although bowing his head, a faint smile could be glimpsed beneath the brim of his dark hat...

Seeing Takla, this time the crowd was truly flabbergasted—who would dare bid now? Those who didn't recognize him and wanted to bid were suddenly reminded of his identity by companions or servants at their side.

Bella also smiled, "Sure enough, he took the bait."

At that instant, Feng Yi seemed to realize something abruptly, "Eggy, help me check if St. Marlo ever had such precedents."

In a breath, Feng Yi found the information and, upon explanation, had an epiphany! He chuckled, so that's how it was—a tacit rule.

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