A C20 chip was useful, but only if one could actually use it.
Without the corresponding controller, it was better to just trade it away for some useful resources sooner rather than later.
Ye Yun opened the Alliance chat.
"[C20 Experimental Subject Control Chip (Blue)] Hey everyone, does anyone have any info on this thing?"
"I have the chip, but not the controller."
Several Alliance members saw Ye Yun’s message and immediately piped up.
Adam:
"It can control the actions of large mutant creatures? My god, what kind of overpowered item is this? Is it the kind of control I’m thinking of?"
Ye Yun:
"It’s exactly the kind of control you’re thinking of, but these chips can only make the mutants perform simple actions. They can’t execute overly complex commands."
After typing that, Ye Yun immediately posted the [D14 Experimental Subject Control Chip (Green)] and the [D14 Experimental Subject Controller (Green)] into the chat.
"I bought these at the Trading Post a while ago. I had my people test them yesterday, and they actually work pretty well."
"If you have the resources to spare, you can buy some from the Trading Post and try them out, but I wouldn’t buy too many for now."
"Because if I’m not mistaken, multiple chips of the same model can be operated by a single controller."
"This means that if other people have a compatible controller, they can also take control of the large mutant creatures under your command."
Sima Yue:
"Thanks for sharing, Brother Ye! This is incredibly useful! I’m going to go buy some right now."
Lei Hu:
"Thanks!!"
Just as Ye Yun was thinking this line of questioning would also be fruitless, Seman, who had been quiet the whole time, suddenly spoke up:
"My men might have seen something like that."
Hearing this, Ye Yun immediately perked up and quickly asked:
"Were they controlling any large mutant creatures?"
Seman:
"Yes, they were. They were definitely controlling some large mutant creatures.
However, I didn’t know they were using chips and controllers back then. I thought it was some kind of special ability, so I didn’t look into it any further."
Ye Yun’s expression faltered when he heard this explanation.
’So I got my hopes up for nothing.’
Just as he was starting to feel disappointed, Seman spoke again.
"If you want to know, Brother Ye, I can send my people to look into it right away."
"Those people show up often at the market town near my shelter. My men have seen them on more than one occasion."
"I can’t guarantee we’ll learn anything useful, though."
Ye Yun hadn’t expected such a sudden, promising turn of events.
Ye Yun immediately replied to Seman:
"Seman, my friend, I’ll be counting on you then. If you can find the controller for the C20 chip, I’m willing to pay a high price for it."
"Even if you only manage to get information related to the controller, I’m still willing to pay a handsome price for it."
Seman:
"Don’t worry, Brother Ye. I’ll send people to investigate right now. I’ll let you know the moment I have any news."
Ye Yun: "Great, I’ll be waiting for your news. If you really find the controller, I’ll make sure it’s worth your while."
Ye Yun, of course, understood that while the Alliance served as a link between them, their relationship was more deeply entangled in mutual interests.
He certainly wasn’t foolish enough to expect the other man to work for him for free.
Otherwise, even if Seman agreed wholeheartedly, he would likely just go through the motions. Then, the search for the C20 controller would be delayed indefinitely.
That was why he had promised a substantial reward from the very beginning.
While waiting for news from Seman, Ye Yun didn’t remain idle.
He continued searching the Trading Post and the Alliance for any possible leads, hoping to find a trace of the C20 chip controller.
However, despite his efforts, Ye Yun still couldn’t find any information about the C20 chip controller.
This left him feeling somewhat dejected, but it also made him realize that the C20 chip controller was likely even rarer than he had imagined.
...
While Ye Yun was busy searching for information on the C20 controller, Bena had already set out with a team.
Since they needed to capture a rather large number of mutant creatures this time, Bena took most of the team members with him, leaving only Xisuo and Simon behind.
As a Mutant Hunter, Neil had a profound understanding of the habits and characteristics of mutant creatures.
Based on the number of chips Ye Yun had provided, he quickly determined the types and quantities of mutant creatures they should target for chip installation.
Flying-type mutants were highly mobile and very stealthy, but their attack power was extremely low and their bodies were quite fragile.
If discovered by an enemy, they could be killed easily.
Furthermore, taking into account the problems they’d had with the mutant crows when executing complex commands, they decided they needed some flying-type mutants, but not many. Three would be more than enough.
In addition to aerial units, they naturally needed a contingent for direct combat.
Ten of the chip slots were allocated to mutants suited for front-line combat.
These mutants weren’t particularly large, but they boasted immense strength and thick, tough hides, making them ideal for drawing enemy fire.
Of the seven remaining slots, three were reserved for stealth-type mutants.
These creatures excelled at camouflage and lying in wait, able to remain hidden from the enemy’s line of sight for long periods, waiting for the right moment to launch an attack.
The last four slots were for disruptor-type creatures, which could emit jamming signals or release chemical substances to confuse enemy senses and disrupt their tactical formations.
After determining the types and numbers of mutants they needed, Bena’s team began the arduous task of capturing them and installing the chips.
They searched the area around the shelter for suitable mutant creatures, and by leveraging Neil’s professional knowledge and the team’s coordinated efforts, they installed the control chips on the creatures one by one.
At first, their progress with the captures was slow, but as the team’s cooperation became more seamless, the installation speed picked up.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun hadn’t given up on his search for the C20 chip controller.
In addition to meticulously searching the Trading Post, he also posted a bounty in the public chat rooms, hoping someone might offer a lead on the C20 chip controller.
However, these efforts proved completely ineffective. After two days, he hadn’t found a single piece of useful information.
With no other options, Ye Yun could only put the matter aside and wait for news from Seman.
The missing C20 chip controller remained a great weight on Ye Yun’s mind.
He found himself checking the Trading Post and the Alliance periodically, hoping to find even the slightest clue.
However, as time ticked by, there was still no word from Seman.
Ye Yun’s mood grew heavier. Just as he was about to give up hope, his communicator suddenly buzzed with a call from Seman.