CHAPTER 407: 305. THE FARMER AND THE SNAKE 2

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Regarding the Great Xia host joking about the Explosive Prize, Anthony couldn’t help but mutter under his breath: "Cold-blooded Great Xia People!"

What bothered him the most was the condescending tone the Great Xia host used when talking about it.

Anthony had a vague feeling that the white-skinned race represented by Rilia seemed to be trampled underfoot by the yellow-skinned race represented by Great Xia.

This made him feel deeply offended.

Previously, Anthony was considering ways to obtain a Great Xia National ID, but at that moment he suddenly changed his mind.

Why bother going there?

To be a second-class citizen for the Great Xia People?

Forget it!

At this moment.

The Great Xia host finally got to the point: "I believe everyone understands what sodium alloy truly means. Now, let’s take a look at the ’Tianfu Craft One’ exoskeleton system.

"I’m very honored to have the opportunity to personally experience its powerful performance..."

The host looked towards the officer standing nearby with a smile: "Captain Zhang, I need your help on how to wear the Tianfu Craft One."

Captain Zhang pointed to an exoskeleton machine and introduced: "This is the machine for assisting with wearing the exoskeleton. It can complete the full system wearing in six seconds, whereas manually it takes over two minutes."

The host walked over and stood in front of the machine.

Captain Zhang pulled a switch, and the machine immediately started moving. Several mechanical arms extended, fixing the parts quickly at a dazzling speed.

Honestly speaking.

This scene had a bit of a science fiction movie, or game trailer kind of feel.

Anthony was almost dumbfounded.

Even though he didn’t know the specific performance of this exoskeleton yet.

Just watching this scene, he already had the impression that the Great Xia People’s technological level seemed to be ahead of its time.

Six seconds later.

The exoskeleton was fully worn.

Captain Zhang pointed to a box at the waist of the exoskeleton and said, "Please open the box and press the start button."

The host did as instructed.

"Click!"

The button was pressed.

The next moment.

Strips of blue light bands lit up on the surface of the exoskeleton.

Just now, the exoskeleton looked a bit sci-fi. Now, with the added light bands, the sci-fi effect instantly went up a notch.

Anthony couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

Captain Zhang further introduced: "The Tianfu Craft One carries a military-grade Super Crystal Battery as its power source, allowing it to operate outdoors for a full two straight days when fully charged.

"If necessary, the battery can be quickly replaced, ensuring longer endurance."

The host nodded repeatedly: "I think two days and nights are already completely sufficient."

Captain Zhang pointed to the track, gesturing: "You can try running a bit, but start with a slow jog to give yourself time to adapt."

The host replied, "Understood!"

He immediately began to jog.

Due to the lightweight material used in the exoskeleton and the assistance of additional power, the host moved with great ease, appearing effortless.

After watching for a while, Anthony mumbled: "The speed isn’t that fast, doesn’t seem very impressive."

Actually, he knew he was just being stubborn.

The Great Xia People running in the exoskeleton moved naturally and smoothly, as if they weren’t wearing anything at all; this alone was impressive.

After a few seconds.

The host exclaimed with admiration: "I barely exerted myself, my legs just moved a little, and the Tianfu Craft One automatically started running. This feeling is amazing."

Anthony fell silent.

The host’s words were enough to prove that the exoskeleton developed by the Great Xia People truly had practical value.

In comparison, exoskeletons developed by other countries previously had very narrow application scenarios and seemed more like a gimmick to secure funding.

Captain Zhang cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted: "Run a bit faster!"

The host immediately sped up, with his speed increasingly quickening.

Half a minute later.

Anthony watched in amazement.

Because the host’s running speed had exceeded 25 meters per second.

That translates to 90 kilometers per hour.

This is a rate that only a Superpower User could achieve.

And Anthony was certain that the host was just an ordinary person, with physical fitness below the average for his peers.

Captain Zhang shouted again: "You can go even faster."

The host decisively refused: "No, I’m afraid of running off the track and hitting the wall."

Captain Zhang burst into laughter.

But did not continue to urge him.

After a while longer.

The host raised a box in each hand and carried a large backpack, running with a load exceeding 300 kilograms at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour.

Anthony’s jaw almost dropped.

The technology of the Great Xia People was incredible!

After half an hour.

The host completed a series of dazzling demonstrations and finally stopped.

There was one scene that particularly impressed Anthony.

The host, carrying two soldiers, jumped six meters high directly to the top of a two-story building.

After the demonstration, the camera focused on the energy interface, showing 96% of the battery still remaining.

Anthony was sure that once this show aired, the Tianfu Craft One exoskeleton would definitely be the world headline tomorrow.

Because an untrained host put on the exoskeleton and instantly turned into a superman.

Who wouldn’t want a set of such an exoskeleton system?

At this moment.

The host took the microphone and said: "I just received news that yesterday Mr. Ghost entered the Sea of Death Black Sand once again and fortunately discovered a Primordial mine with a relatively high sodium element reserve.

"According to the estimates from guests of the Iron Fist Civilization, if all of the special sodium element is mined, the estimated total output will be no less than 200,000 tons, enough to produce 30 million sets of Tianfu Craft One exoskeletons."

Anthony immediately realized, this was another huge positive news for the Pioneer Alliance.

He softly whispered: "The experts’ latest prediction for the issuance price of Pioneer Alliance stock is 72 Xia Yuans, but now it seems it might be more than 80 Xia Yuans."

If the host’s words become reality, and the special sodium element is mined and refined, with 30 million sets of exoskeletons appearing on Canglan Star, the strength of Great Xia and the Pioneer Alliance will definitely surge significantly.

This is a genuine strategic resource.

The host suddenly shifted his tone: "Of course, the special sodium element can not only be used to manufacture exoskeletons; the aerospace industry also has a high demand for it.

"I’ve also heard that the J-39 model has been officially proposed, and the new model will adopt large quantities of sodium-aluminum alloy along with a host of new technologies.

"It is expected that the maximum range can exceed 10,000 kilometers, with a top speed over four times the speed of sound, and it has the ability for visual invisibility. This will undoubtedly be the most powerful fighter on Canglan Star."

Upon hearing this, Anthony couldn’t help but gasp.

For a fighter to have a range of over 10,000 kilometers, is it still a fighter or is it a bomber?

The Great Xia People were just too overwhelming!

Anthony finally made up his mind: "Invest all my assets, plus a tenfold leverage, to fully purchase Pioneer Alliance’s stock."

A new type of playstyle has emerged in the world now.

Although Pioneer Alliance’s stock has not been officially issued, nations have already begun engaging in "futures" trading of the stocks, and it has become quite fervent.

Must admit, the financial circles are indeed adept at innovation.

Anthony, watching the television, mumbled: "Even though I don’t like the arrogance of the Great Xia People, they can bring me a fortune."

He decided to take a risk, and if successful, he wouldn’t have to worry about food and drink for the rest of his life.

Previously, he had fallen ill with Cold Night Syndrome and was treated by the Great Xia People, during which he felt grateful towards Great Xia.

But that gratitude soon disappeared.

As a white person, his dislike for Great Xia outweighed any goodwill.

To be precise, it wasn’t any particular individual from Great Xia he disliked, but instead a grievance against Great Xia as a whole.

Deep down, he sincerely didn’t want to see the Great Xia People rise above whites.

This kind of situation was vividly like a real-life enactment of the "Farmer and the Snake" story.

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Another day passed.

With trembling hands, Anthony completed a transaction on a software.

He invested a huge sum exceeding 2 million Xiayuan, including leveraged funds, purchasing a significant number of "options" for Pioneer Alliance stocks.

Two hours later.

Anthony was pleasantly surprised to find that the expected stock price of the Pioneer Alliance had risen from the previous 82 Xiayuan to 85 Xiayuan.

And his purchase price was just that, 82 Xiayuan.

This meant he had turned a profit.

Anthony couldn’t help but dream: "Once the stocks are issued, the price might rise to over 100 Xiayuan, and I won’t have to worry for the rest of my life."

He even chuckled complacently: "I’m sitting idle, yet the Great Xia People can make me money; this feeling is too wonderful."