Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

Yan Xing looked at the exoskeleton design Chui Chui had prepared for his Griffon and suddenly realized... This is essentially a twin-seat, twin-engine fighter aircraft, isn't it?

In this combination, as a natural flying creature, the Griffon served as both the fighter aircraft and the pilot, responsible for the primary flying functions. This was the Griffon's advantage. No matter how well humans could train pilots, they definitely couldn't match these creatures born with the ability to fly when it came to air combat. The Knight on the Griffon's back naturally served as auxiliary flight support and handled firepower output. This set of Griffon exoskeleton armor, equipped with twin turbojet engines, could give the Griffon high cruising capability, high maneuverability, and extended operational range, greatly increasing the Griffon's air combat capability. The integrated seat fixed onto the alloy spine would securely lock the Knight in place, freeing up the attention they would need to maintain balance during flying maneuvers, allowing the Knight to focus more on monitoring airspace and engaging in combat.

This idea is brilliant! Now, Yan Xing was truly interested.

In fact, when Chui Chui developed the turbojet engines, Yan Xing had considered manufacturing aircraft. But considering the level of industrial capability required to produce an aircraft, and the cost and time needed to train qualified pilots, Yan Xing had no choice but to postpone the aircraft manufacturing plan. Now... a Griffon was essentially a hybrid of an aircraft and a pilot. The cost and difficulty of enhancing and modifying it were definitely much lower than building an entirely new aircraft. The exoskeleton parts could be custom-made through factories in the real world. As long as the corresponding turbojet engines could be mass-produced, the flight enhancement modifications for the Griffon could proceed.

Yan Xing also offered his own suggestion, "Could we add some weapon mounts to equip the Griffon with aerial and ground weaponry?"

Chui Chui, nibbling on her pen, took a moment to consider, then recorded Yan Xing's suggestion in her notebook. "I'll try to see if I can reduce the weight of this Griffon exoskeleton armor to free up load capacity for additional weapons. Of course, a specialized weapons system will need to be designed. If we could use Alchemy's golem crafting technique to develop exoskeleton armor with built-in power, then weapon design and installation would be much easier. With additional auxiliary strength for the Griffon, perhaps I could design full-coverage Griffon armor to offer it stronger protection. Maybe I could even push its flying speed beyond the speed of sound."

Supersonic Griffon! Yan Xing tried to imagine it, only to realize he couldn't even begin to picture what such a Griffon would be like. But as a person from modern times, he naturally understood how vital air supremacy was. Since the Griffon was a promising aerial weapon development platform, he might as well let Chui Chui take the lead on it.

"Chui Chui, include the Griffon aerial combat platform in your R&D process. Give me the component schematics for the exoskeleton armor first; I'll find someone to custom-make them. Let's start by testing the feasibility of fitting exoskeletons to Griffons."

"Yes, Lord! At once, Lord!" Chui Chui added another task to her system's process.

Hearing Chui Chui mention Alchemy, Yan Xing thought of the alchemical bomb he had bought from the Goblin Gaga, and asked Chui Chui, "How's your research coming along with the alchemical bomb I bought yesterday?"

Chui Chui replied, "Reporting to you, Lord, that alchemical bomb has an anti-disassembly Enchantment security device, and I am currently unable to bypass it. Without disengaging the Enchantment security magic circle, we can't open the alchemical bomb to see its internal structure. I hope to acquire more alchemical Magic books, and I wish you could provide me with a supercomputer lab to establish an alchemical system model. I believe an Alchemy supercomputing lab would definitely solve many of our challenges in Alchemy in the future."

When planning to establish the Eternal Domain information network system, Yan Xing had considered purchasing a supercomputer to provide data services for the entire network system. Now, with Chui Chui suggesting the construction of a supercomputing lab to create an alchemical supercomputing model… It seems quite impressive. Just from the name, I know it definitely needs to be built. Another big expense.

Yan Xing said to Chui Chui, "List all the equipment you need, including the supporting equipment, for me. Also, compile everything that's required to set up the Eternal Domain network information system. I'll place the orders right away."

"Yes, Lord!" Chui Chui updated her system processes and said excitedly, "Lord! The Eye of the Air has spotted a domain ahead. Could it be your Eternal Domain? This is Chui Chui's first time returning to the Lord's domain, I'm so nervous..."

Yan Xing, sitting on the back of the Griffon, straightened up and looked ahead but did not see the Eternal Domain. However, in his consciousness space, Chui Chui had already zoomed in on the scenery ahead as seen by the Eye of the Air. Indeed, it was the Eternal Domain.

Having left Yong Kang Tomb just four days ago, Yan Xing really missed it. No matter how bustling Nuta City was or how comfortable living in the Lord's Mansion, it couldn't compare to his small domain. It was what made him feel completely relaxed. Eternal Domain... your Lord has returned!

"Chui Chui, speed up... we're going home."

"Yes, Lord!"

Chui Chui increased the power of the two turbojet engines. As the speed suddenly increased, the Battle Griffin drew in its wings slightly to withstand the greater wind pressure. The turbojet engines propelled the Battle Griffin quickly through the sky, and Yan Xing soon saw his domain.

In just four days, the Eternal Domain had undergone quite a few changes. The Moat surrounding the Eternal Domain was essentially excavated. On the inner side of the Moat, a two-meter-high embankment was raised, and atop it, a two-meter-wide foundation for the city wall was constructed. According to the plans Yan Xing made before he left: concrete would need to be poured over the external layer of the embankment for reinforcement, and the city wall would have to be built at least ten meters high. Battlements and watchtowers had to be installed on top. And at each of the four corners, a circular artillery tower would have to be established.

Cannons are easier to make than guns. Seamless steel tubes plus gunpowder and iron balls make the most basic smoothbore cannon. Once the principle behind alchemical bombs is understood, it will be possible to make shrapnel shells. An alchemical bomb with a turbojet engine strapped to its back turns into rocket artillery.

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The progress on building the canal road from the Eternal Domain to Red Mud Rock Beach was also very fast. After all, many hands make light work. The human peasants were skilled laborers, and the Swamp Tribe Werewolves possessed great strength. Being well-fed, everyone was very grateful to Yan Xing. Naturally, they all worked diligently for Lord Yan Xing. In four days, thousands of Werewolves had dug ten kilometers of the canal; it was estimated that it would take another three days to reach Red Mud Rock Beach. The road construction was a bit slower. Once Yan Xing had the engineering vehicles he ordered delivered, it was estimated that within another week, the road from the Eternal Domain to Red Mud Rock Beach would be open to traffic, and the canal navigable.

Yan Xing rode the Griffon and landed within the Eternal Domain. The unmanned aerial vehicles on high-altitude reconnaissance had spotted Yan Xing early on, and the duty officer monitoring the UAV surveillance immediately reported the news of the Lord's return home to the officials of the domain.

Gao Sipa, Eddie, and Lao Hansi welcomed Yan Xing upon his landing.

"Welcome home, Lord!"