Chapter 53: Science is the Primary Productive Force, and Limei is from Outer Space!

Su Mu was dumbfounded, looking shocked as he asked, "How do you know so much? Aren't you a scientist? How are you so well-versed in the military field?"

"I've simply read a few more books." Li Mei smiled faintly, blinking at Su Mu with a hint of playfulness. "That textbook, *Outline of Warfare Against Dark Creatures*, used in your Lord Academy, was written by me."

Good grief!

Su Mu could only describe his current feeling as absolute awe. It turned out he had a military expert sitting right beside him. With her around, Su Mu instantly felt a great deal of relief.

Although he had attended the Lord Academy for a few days, compared to a military expert, he was lagging far behind. With Li Mei here, this war should be much easier.

"Let's get down to business. What level are the magic cannons you bought this time? And what level is the Reincarnation Pool? Perhaps I have a way to modify their parameters and improve their performance."

Li Mei's face remained composed as she continued to question him.

"You can even modify parameters? The magic cannons and the Reincarnation Pool are state top secrets. If the parameters could be modified, would they still sell for such a high price?"

Su Mu muttered under his breath in disbelief. It wasn't that he doubted Li Mei, but rather that what she said sounded somewhat exaggerated.

Su Mu simply did not believe that an independent scientist could possess the empire's highest classified secrets.

"They are things I invented in the first place, why wouldn't I be able to modify the data?" Li Mei looked at Su Mu in astonishment, finding what he had just said rather incredible.

"Ahem, ahem. My mistake, my mistake. The magic cannons I bought are level 3, and the Reincarnation Pool is also level 3. Please go on. After this modification, what level can they reach?"

Su Mu hurriedly covered up his surprise with a fake cough.

He had struck gold!

He had really struck gold this time!

Not only was Li Mei a military expert, but she was also a weapons expert. To put it simply, any weapon he wanted in the future could be manufactured by her, as long as he prepared the materials.

This was even more thrilling than discovering ten spirit crystal veins with a reserve of ten billion tons.

What is most important in a war? The answer consists of only two words: weapons!

A good weapon can sway the outcome of a battle. If there is a generational gap in weaponry, it results in an absolute, one-sided massacre.

"Level 3 magic cannons and a level 3 Reincarnation Pool. Assuming there was no corner-cutting in their manufacture, they can be directly upgraded to level 6. If overloaded, they can even reach level 8, provided there is a massive supply of spirit stones. However, once used in that state, they will be completely burned out and can never be used again."

Li Mei didn't notice the look of shock on Su Mu's face and continued speaking on her own, until Su Mu let out a curse that interrupted her train of thought.

"What is it?" Li Mei frowned slightly, looking somewhat displeased.

"Oh, oh, nothing. Please go on."

Su Mu wiped away non-existent saliva from the corner of his mouth, feeling so overjoyed he didn't even know what to say.

Leaving aside the fact that the price difference between a level 3 magic cannon and a level 6 magic cannon was several hundredfold, Li Mei's words alone had saved him at least two billion Dragon coins.

Just looking at the difference between the two: a level 3 magic cannon had a charge time of 16 seconds, covering an area of 3,000 square meters. Under its firepower, any monster below Platinum tier 6 would be turned to ashes, and even powerhouses above Diamond tier would have a hard time.

A level 6 magic cannon was even more terrifying. Its charge time was 47 seconds, covering an area of 5,000 square meters. Powerhouses below Star-Wielding tier would undoubtedly perish, and even a level 5 Star-Wielding powerhouse, if hit in a vital spot, would die on the spot.

These were quasi-military weapons, generally possessed only by lords above level 10. He had no idea what miraculous connections old Mo had to manage to get him ten of them.

As for the level 8 magic cannon, Su Mu didn't even dare to imagine how immense its destructive power would be!

"As for the Reincarnation Pool, it is specially designed for upgrading soldiers. I can use the Reincarnation Pool to upgrade all Type 3 humans to above Platinum tier 6. It will definitely give you a huge surprise."

Li Mei's words continued to pour into Su Mu's ears, leaving him too excited for words.

What a talent! No, a genius!

This Li Mei was an absolute genius.

An ancient saying went that science was the primary productive force for world progress; a single scientist was worth an entire army.

Li Mei was precisely such a scientist. Having her arrive at his territory was truly a blessing Su Mu had cultivated over three lifetimes.

"Say no more! Just name whatever you need. From now on in this territory, I am number one, and you are number two. Anyone who dares to bare their teeth at you, I will personally bury them beneath the walnut tree!"

"As long as we successfully survive this Dark Tide, whatever you want, I, Su Mu, will get it for you!"

Su Mu instantly became brimming with bold heroism. Back when he only had a broken firewood chopper and a small skeleton, he had dared to fight his way through the entire Zombie Valley. Now, suddenly hearing that all his troops could be upgraded felt like an old cow riding an airplane—flying high into the heavens.

As for Queen Catherine, sooner or later he would conquer her territory!

"Very passionate, very childish, and very simple-minded."

Looking at the gesturing Su Mu before her, Li Mei let out a chuckle, but quickly straightened her expression and said indifferently:

"I need a large amount of spirit stones, about one billion or so, and a large open space to build the Reincarnation Pool!"

"I also need about twenty million spirit stones to recharge the magic cannons."

With a bang!

Without a second thought, Su Mu pulled a ring off his finger and tossed it right in front of Li Mei. "Use whatever you need. If it's not enough, just tell me—we have mines! Oh, right, take this storage ring as a gift. Just drop a single drop of blood on it."

With that, Su Mu swept his hand across the air, instantly erasing his imprint from the ring, and then rather roughly grabbed Li Mei's hand, gently slicing her fingertip with a small blade.

A single droplet of fresh blood accurately fell onto the sapphire ring.

"Ah, why are you like this!"

Startled, Li Mei let out an indignant cry, but a moment later, her eyes widened in shock.

Two hundred million units of level 4 spirit stones.
Two hundred million units of level 2 spirit stones.

Having been in Su Mu's territory for so long, this was the first time she realized her Lord was actually so wealthy.

Li Mei instantly calmed down as she weighed the pros and cons. She had a grand scientific experiment that required a vast amount of spirit stones and various bizarre materials, and perhaps this Su Mu could satisfy her needs.

"Let go of your hand. These spirit stones of yours are more than enough for me to help you upgrade all your weapons."

Li Mei said indifferently, her gaze returning to the storage ring.

A level 3 storage ring had a market value of about two billion Dragon coins among humans. Did this guy just say he was giving it to her?

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Li Mei's lips. This guy really knew how to throw money around—he was certainly generous.

"Lord, I mean to say that I am willing to accept your gift. Can you let go of my hand now?"

Li Mei spoke to Su Mu again in a much gentler tone.

"Ahem, ahem."

Su Mu's old face flushed red. He released Li Mei's hand and hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand. I was just afraid you wouldn't know how to use a storage ring, seeing as you're a scientist."

"I understand! Scientists don't use magic and lack combat power, so naturally they wouldn't know how to use a storage ring. Speaking of which, I should still thank you."

Li Mei looked at Su Mu with a smile, a touch of sincerity growing in her eyes. She was gradually adapting to her new identity as an assistant to a rookie lord.

Here, there were no military bigwigs pointing fingers at her scientific experiments, nor were there various forms of surveillance or rigid rules.

Basically, she could do whatever she wanted.

"Perhaps Su Mu and I are the same kind of person. Only in this dark world can we truly find our true selves."

Li Mei sighed inwardly, finding Su Mu increasingly pleasing to the eye.