When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.-Chapter 326 - 226: Smooth as slicing a melon

Seeing the Mechanical Tree ready to leave with Chen Qing, Chen Qing had no intention of leaving it behind.

Shi Fangtu hadn’t spoken yet, but one of the vice presidents suddenly panicked and immediately stopped Chen Qing.

Everyone here is a Mechanic, with considerable rank, and naturally understands the significance of that Mechanical Tree.

If Chen Qing takes it away like this, what are they supposed to do?

"..."

Shi Fangtu did not refute, clearly agreeing with the vice president’s opinion.

Regardless of who left the Mechanical Tree, eventually, it belongs to the Mechanical Association.

When it belongs to the Mechanical Association, they have the opportunity to get a share.

To this, Xia Li had no objections either; only by having the Mechanical Tree in the hands of the Mechanical Association could it be of greater use.

Her relationship with Chen Qing was good, but only limited to being good.

To be frank, the relationship between Chen Qing and Xia Li might not even be as good as that between Chen Qing and Shang Jia and others.

At least their conflicts of interest weren’t as intense.

Since the beginning of the Deep Blue War, the conflicts of interest between Chen Qing and other Mechanics have intensified.

The resources were already scarce, but with the onset of the Deep Blue War, they became even more limited.

Limited resources, unlimited population.

Chen Qing stopped, turned around, and looked at the Mechanic who blocked her.

"Do you want a fight?"

Although Chen Qing was weaponless, it didn’t mean her combat power would be reduced.

Evidently, these people weren’t planning on letting Chen Qing leave with the Mechanical Tree without a fight.

The Law Enforcer’s fluid metal transformed into a silver knife, handed it to Chen Qing, while the long sword in their hand pointed at the opposing Mechanics.

The Mechanics of the Mechanical Association couldn’t help but admire the beauty of the Law Enforcer.

Too beautiful.

If only that Mechanical Creation belonged to them...

These people were accustomed to intimidating others, backed by the Mechanical Association and their families, there was practically nothing they couldn’t accomplish.

They effortlessly surrounded Chen Qing, while Shi Fangtu Li Duo and Xia Li seemed somewhat detached from the situation.

Shi Fangtu frowned at Chen Qing but finally spoke to diffuse the situation, though his words were somewhat harsh.

"Leave the Mechanical Tree, and you can go."

"You know the importance of this Mechanical Tree, we will give you other compensation."

Shi Fangtu wanted to keep the Mechanical Tree not out of greed but because it was crucial for their research into new viruses.

Overall, Shi Fangtu still didn’t want to conflict with Chen Qing.

Chen Qing withstood their pressure, refusing to back down, indicating she had confidence.

Just the Battle Mechanic standing beside her was enough to give them trouble.

These Mechanics indeed weren’t very good at fighting.

They miscalculated, not expecting Chen Qing to have such a powerful Battle Mechanic.

To avoid leaking information, the Mechanical Association sent only Shi Fangtu and a few others, no more than necessary.

In mechanics and power struggles, they were top-notch, but in battle...

Since that disaster over twenty years ago, the development of the Mechanical Association regressed by a hundred years.

This hundred years not only hit their knowledge and technology but other aspects too.

For example, certain Battle Mechanics, blueprints, and factories left by the old president...

The current Mechanical Association finds it hard to recuperate.

The Mechanics of old could not only create but also fight, excelling in making mechanics and possessing tremendous combat prowess.

Just like the current Chen Qing.

Now, they fall short.

To be honest, during the previous expedition to Shang Jia’s Mechanical Island, if it were the old Mechanical Association, those pirates would never have been so presumptuous!

"No need."

"Last time, move aside."

Chen Qing felt she’d been lenient enough, taking only the Mechanical Tree without the island’s other mechanical creations and resources.

The island is filled with Civilization Consciousness Fragments, true, but since Chen Qing realized the actual issues with these Mechanical Creations, dealing with them becomes relatively straightforward.

Mechanical Creations have Consciousness Fragments, but mechanical parts may not.

Chen Qing thought for a moment, put away the knife in her hand.

After all, it shouldn’t be too easy on them.

Why should she be against resources?

The Mechanics mistakenly believed that Chen Qing was intimidated by them; before their smiles could appear, they heard Chen Qing directing the Mechanical Tree.

"Take all of these, those, and everything nearby."

Chen Qing ordered the Mechanical Tree casually.

The Law Enforcer had ways to deal with the invasion of the Civilization Consciousness Fragments, but the Sailor Rabbits and Titanium Crystal Flying Ants certainly couldn’t resist.

Chen Qing could only direct the Mechanical Tree, fortunately, it listened.

"What are you doing??"

A few Mechanics stared wide-eyed at Chen Qing, questioning in disbelief.

"Can’t you see?"

Chen Qing glanced at them indifferently.

"???"

Why has she become so aggressive all of a sudden!

The Mechanics felt outraged.

"You!"

"Move aside."

Chen Qing lowered her gaze on the Mechanic obstructing her, calmly spoke two words.

There are plenty of mechanical resources on the island; taking them all back would be useful for quite some time.

Originally intending to leave directly, not wanting trouble.

But seeing these Mechanics, Chen Qing realized, even if she didn’t seek trouble, trouble would find her.

"Chen Qing!!"

That Mechanic was furious, how dare this lowly person treat her like this!!

Chen Qing narrowed her eyes, flipped the knife in her hand, the blade gleaming with a silver-white glow.

Before anyone could react, the knife swung out.

The sharp blade sliced through the Mechanic’s neck like cutting through soft fruit, her face still frozen in shock.

A swift kill!

The sudden change stunned all the Mechanics; Chen Qing... how could she?

Did she just attack someone from the Mechanical Association like that?

Is she completely ignoring the consequences her actions might bring?

Does she realize what impact her actions could have on the current situation!

Chen Qing invited the Mechanical Association’s people here, indicating she still cared about the bigger picture.

The few Mechanics had assumed they had control over Chen Qing, but didn’t expect her to act so unpredictably!

She just outright killed a vice president of the Mechanical Association.

While shocked, they realized that such was Chen Qing’s true nature, that’s how she was.

What does the bigger picture or strategies have to do with Chen Qing?

She does as she pleases, whatever makes her happy.

Chen Qing’s good temper sometimes isn’t from a larger perspective but because she felt it didn’t matter, and she didn’t bother.

Yet, sometimes being reasonable only makes people push boundaries.

She was never known for having a good temper.

Chen Qing’s action directly terrified the remaining ones, they didn’t believe their heads would be harder than the corpse lying on the ground.

Shi Fangtu’s lips curled with a faint smile.

"Does anyone else have objections?"

Chen Qing’s gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Shi Fangtu and Xia Li.

With a vice president dead, that position’s vacancy would definitely need filling.

Borrowing a knife to eliminate a rival, Shi Fangtu played well.

"..."

The vice presidents remained silent, with someone dead, what other objections could they have.

Who dares to stop Chen Qing?