Technological advancement begins with devouring.

In a temporary reception room set up in the War God Palace, Jiang Chen and Jia Yi met.

"This is information on a new piece of equipment, primarily designed for boxers, but it can also be used by martial artists with slightly stronger skills. Councilor Jia Yi, please take a look at the information first."

Jiang Chen waved his hand, and a projected image appeared, displaying information about the [Firebat], along with a combat video.

In the video, the "Boxer" grips the "Firebat," pulls the trigger, and a jet of fire, about the thickness of a fist and constricted into an almost straight line, shoots out. The intense heat burns a gaping hole through the body of a low-level lord-class monster in just a few seconds.

After the flames subsided, it could be seen from the wound that the internal organs of this lord-level monster had been completely charred.

"The combat range is quite short, with the maximum effective attack range being only sixty meters." Jia Yi asked doubtfully, "When the [Boxer] fights a high-level monster, isn't it best to attack from a distance? At a distance of sixty meters, with the speed of a Lord-level monster, it can close the distance in an instant, right?"

"According to my plan, the [Boxer] will be equipped with various modules with different functions, allowing for the use of different tactics. Multiple [Boxers] forming a team will make monster hunting more efficient," Jiang Chen briefly mentioned, then continued, "Like the [Ripper], the [Firebat] can be equipped not only on mechs but also by human warriors. Of course, the requirements will be higher than for the [Ripper]. In my personal opinion, it would be best to have a high-level warrior general or a war god-level warrior control it."

The Firebat has slightly stronger attack power and lethality than the Ripper, but because it operates at a closer range, it requires a higher reaction speed from the warrior.

Ordinary warriors, when facing lord-level monsters, may be unable to severely injure their opponents in one blow, and may be instantly killed when the monsters retaliate.

At least a high-level warrior is needed to have the most basic ability to maneuver when facing a lord-level monster.

"You intend to hand over this technology to us?" Jia Yi guessed Jiang Chen's purpose.

Jiang Chen nodded and got straight to the point: "Let's cooperate according to the [Ripper] model. I'll sell you the technology and help you set up your first production line. As for the fees, it will be a one-time licensing fee plus patent royalties, but a portion of the production capacity will be prioritized for my [Boxer]."

Regarding the previous "Ripper," Jiang Chen also signed a supplementary clause with the military, stipulating that it should be prioritized for supplying "Boxers," and any surplus could be used to equip other military warriors or sold to the outside world.

Of course, this supplementary clause is more symbolic than anything else.

Jiang Chen's "Boxer" production line currently has a monthly production capacity of only one hundred units.

The Ripper production line, if operating at full capacity, can produce several thousand units per day; the two are not even in the same league.

The military deliberately suppressed the scale of production simply because of cost and material limitations, as well as the lack of sufficient martial artists to use it.

However, it is still more than enough to supply the use of [Boxers], and only a small fraction of it is needed.

Jia Yi did not object and nodded, saying, "I agree in principle, but I need to have the experts below conduct tests and evaluations before we can discuss the specific price in detail."

Judging from the information Jiang Chen provided, the [Fire Bat] is quite valuable. However, Jia Yi is also responsible for the military's funding, so he must see the actual product and even have it evaluated by his experts before he can give a price quote.

It's true that the military has a lot of funding, but there are also many more places where the money is needed, and it's never easy to come up with a large sum of money.

Jiang Chen expressed his understanding and stopped the topic, instead bringing up another matter: "Besides [Firebat], I've also designed several special modules suitable for [Boxer]. However, since you can't keep up with the technology, I'll set up the production line myself first. Once the equipment is complete, you can see its performance and decide what configuration to choose when purchasing [Boxer] in the future."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen took out some materials and gave a brief introduction to the roles of 'Guardians' and 'Repairmen'.

The 'sniper' is too lethal, so Jiang Chen doesn't plan to use it for the time being.

However, the combination of four different 'soldier types' is enough to raise the combat power of the [Boxer] squad to a new level.

As for the multi-functional logistics transport vehicle that the 'Third Legion of the Galactic Empire' regularly uses in its mecha units, this thing only needs to have sufficient load-bearing capacity, the ability to move through complex terrain, and a certain signal transmission function. The technology involved is not high, and there are many products on Earth that can replace it, so Jiang Chen did not take it out separately.

The drawings provided by the system are certainly good, but when there are sufficiently reliable alternatives, not everything needs to be done by relying on the system.

"That sounds great." Jia Yi, who had been in charge of fighting monsters for many years, was very sensitive to things on the battlefield. Upon hearing Jiang Chen's introduction, he immediately realized how important 'multi-unit cooperation' was to improving the combat power of the mech team, and immediately asked, "When can we see the finished product?"

“If it’s just an experimental model, we can have it ready next week. But for mass production, it depends on the efficiency of setting up the production line.” Jiang Chen thought for a moment and then extended an invitation: “Next week, I plan to send a mech squad into the wilderness for real-world testing. If you’re interested, why not watch the live stream together?”

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Jia Yi immediately agreed, looking at Jiang Chen and sighing, "Mr. Jiang's talent in martial arts is already incredibly extraordinary, but his level in scientific research is even more terrifying, completely beyond my comprehension. However, having a genius like Mr. Jiang is a blessing for humanity!"

"To be honest, I haven't deliberately cultivated, but for some reason, my mental strength inexplicably increases when I'm researching technology. Maybe it's my own special talent."

Jiang Chen spread his hands, making a helpless gesture.

This was also an excuse that Jiang Chen released to the outside world after careful consideration, in order to conceal his special status.

Jiang Chen didn't care whether others believed him or not.

As long as he maintains rapid growth in his own strength, even if others have any doubts about Jiang Chen, they won't dare to raise them due to the gap in strength.

"There's such a thing?!" Jia Yi's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but say, "In ancient civilizations, I've heard of some geniuses who displayed talents in certain fields that were difficult for ordinary people to understand. It seems that Mr. Jiang is one of those extraordinary geniuses in scientific research."

Did Jia Yi really believe it?

Jiang Chen muttered to himself, but on the surface, he echoed the other party, pretending to be very curious about 'ancient civilization'.