Unlock Kamen Riders in Douluo's Way Ch 71

"Mr. Liu Zhou," Yin Xiaoya began, his tone measured, "I accept your invitation to cooperate. However, I must emphasize that almost every Kamen Rider's power is unique, and the requirements for transformation are quite stringent. Furthermore, I'm reluctant to see my Rider powers misused. Therefore, I can only offer you mass-produced Kamen Rider technology. While these may not be as powerful as what you've witnessed, they can at least safeguard your people from having their cultivation stolen by those evil soul masters."

Liu Zhou's response was immediate and enthusiastic. He leaped to his feet, his face alight with relief. "That's more than enough! If we can simply prevent those evil techniques from working, we'll have turned the tables! For this righteous assistance, I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of the Soul Master Guild—no, on behalf of the entire orthodox soul master world!"

Yin Xiaoya observed that the weight of the evil soul master crisis had been pressing heavily on Liu Zhou. The man's elation at finding a solution was palpable, almost childlike.

"There's no need for thanks," Yin Xiaoya said, waving a hand dismissively. "I simply hope the power of Kamen Riders can bring some much-needed aid to this world."

"Rest assured," Liu Zhou replied, his voice firm with conviction. "Under the Guild's supervision, we will rigorously screen potential users and ensure your Rider powers never fall into the wrong hands."

Yin Xiaoya merely offered a knowing smile in response, choosing not to elaborate. Xiaoman had assured him that anyone with malicious intent would be incapable of transforming, and even if they somehow managed to, any misuse of the Rider's abilities would trigger an immediate and forceful deactivation.

He trusted Liu Zhou would soon realize this safeguard on his own.

"Alright," Yin Xiaoya said, eager to move forward. "Our schedule is tight, and we're leaving for our next destination tomorrow. Let's get this delivery sorted out now."

"Eh?" Liu Zhou looked taken aback. "Now? But don't you need time to prepare? We need a substantial quantity, and we haven't even discussed the price yet! It'll take time for us to gather the necessary funds."

Yin Xiaoya chuckled, a hint of amusement in his tone. "Let's not fret about money. Once you've dealt with this evil soul master situation, just send someone to Shrek Academy to find me. You can decide on a fair price yourselves. Surely the Soul Master Guild has that much confidence. As for preparation, I don't need any. As long as your order doesn't exceed my limit, I can provide it right away."

Yin Xiaoya's willingness to defer payment spoke volumes about his confidence in the product. He had clearly built in a contingency to prevent the misuse of his Rider powers. Even from miles away, he'd have some measure of control.

"Very well, Mr. Yin Xiaoya," Liu Zhou said, his eyes gleaming with renewed respect. "Before we finalize the order, would it be possible to experience the power of these Kamen Riders firsthand? That would give us a solid basis for determining the quantity we need."

It was a reasonable request, and Yin Xiaoya granted it without hesitation. "The Soul Master Guild should have a training area, right? Let's head there. You can arrange for two soul masters to join us."

"Excellent! This way, please."

Liu Zhou gestured for Yin Xiaoya and Su Xuan to follow him.

"Are you sure about this?" Su Xuan asked as they walked, her brow furrowed with concern. "Just handing over Kamen Rider powers like that?"

Recognizing her concerns, Yin Xiaoya replied, "Don't worry, I wouldn't do this without a plan. The harm caused by those evil soul masters is immense, and I can't stand idly by. As a Kamen Rider, it's my duty to help. Besides, you can't solve everything alone. You have to learn to work with others. Isn't that what your master taught the Shrek Seven Monsters?"

Su Xuan nodded slowly. "You're right. Fine, it's your decision. If this can help Shrek, then don't hold back."

Soon, they reached a spacious training ground behind the Guild building. Liu Zhou had already arranged for two soul masters who had personal experience with the evil soul master attacks to meet them.

"Mr. Yin Xiaoya, we're ready to begin."

"Good," Yin Xiaoya said, his gaze sweeping over the assembled soul masters. "I asked you to prepare two people because I'll be offering two distinct types of Rider power. You can decide which one best suits your needs."

Yin Xiaoya had already made up his mind, ignoring the system's potential recommendations. He would offer Kamen Rider G3 and Kamen Rider Orga, two technologically-based mass-produced Riders. While not the strongest, they had the lowest barrier to entry and consumed the fewest points.

Among the mass-produced Riders, the Mage from the Kamen Rider Wizard series was undoubtedly superior. Not only did it draw from magic, which was better suited to dealing with soul masters, but it could also utilize a vast array of magical rings. Most importantly, it possessed elemental attributes that could greatly enhance combat effectiveness.

According to the original series, the user had to be a magician with a Phantom. In this world, however, Xiaoman had optimized the process.

Without magic, the Mage Rider could be powered by soul power. A soul master could use their martial soul as a Phantom, providing a steady stream of energy to the transformed state.

However, the exchange price was simply too high. The hand-shaped driver was compatible with almost all auxiliary rings, except for the form rings used by the main Rider. The driver alone cost 500,000 points. Even with his current fortune, Yin Xiaoya couldn't afford it.

Similarly, the Black Shadow from the Kamen Rider Gaim series, a technologically advanced Rider, was beyond his reach. The Sengoku Driver it used was a second-generation model capable of utilizing almost all fruit Lockseeds.

An upgraded version of the Sengoku Driver, the Genesis Driver, could use the energy-based Lockseeds. The price of Genesis Drivers, however, was prohibitively expensive.

So, he opted for the cheaper Kamen Rider G3 and Kamen Rider Orga.

G3 was a wearable armor from Kamen Rider Agito, and Orga was a Kamen Rider from Kamen Rider 555. Their powers lacked any real extensibility, making them significantly cheaper.

To Yin Xiaoya's surprise, both G3 and Orga cost the same: 30,000 points each. Orga could transform instantly, while G3 was a manually-wearable armor. Surely that warranted a price difference. Xiaoman provided a logical explanation.

The base statistics for G3 were comparable to Orga's, and G3 possessed a more diverse arsenal. Its weapons could handle a wider range of combat scenarios.

Orga, on the other hand, possessed only the Accel Blade Gun, which was effective at both long and short ranges. However, this weapon was more technologically advanced and possessed greater destructive potential.

The most significant criticism of G3, its manual operation, had also been addressed by Xiaoman. One only needed to wear the G3 energy belt to transform automatically, just like Orga. With this weakness eliminated, G3's overall value increased significantly.

As the two soul masters transformed into Kamen Rider G3 and Kamen Rider Orga, they couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"Unbelievable! I've never felt so empowered!" the G3 user exclaimed. "Director Liu, even without my soul master abilities, I'm displaying strength comparable to what I had before the transformation!"

The Orga user nodded in agreement. "Yes, it's like we've completely replaced our identity as soul masters. With this armor, I don't think those evil soul master techniques can harm us."

Listening to their testimonials, Liu Zhou couldn't help but grin. He wanted a solution that could counter the evil soul master's techniques. This was it.

He was now grateful for his decision to contact Yin Xiaoya, and for having the foresight that others lacked.

Those who dismissed the Kamen Rider's potential would surely regret it. If the Riders played a significant role in resolving the evil soul master crisis, his contribution would be undeniable.

"Mr. Yin Xiaoya," Liu Zhou said, regaining his composure. "Could you explain how to use these Kamen Rider powers? Are there any instructions?"

Liu Zhou was a true professional, addressing every detail with meticulous attention. A shame he wasn't in business.

"Don't worry, there's no need for instructions," Yin Xiaoya replied with a confident shrug. "Just ask them."

Liu Zhou turned to his subordinates, who both confirmed Yin Xiaoya's claim.

"It's true, Director Liu," the G3 user said. "Once transformed, I instinctively know how to use everything, including the weapons."

"Same here," the Orga user added. "No explanation necessary."

Marveling at this incredible ability, Liu Zhou suppressed his excitement. "If that's the case, then everything is in order. Mr. Yin Xiaoya, let's discuss the quantity we need. Could you tell us your limit?"

Yin Xiaoya nodded, his mind already made up. Despite recognizing that the evil soul master situation required significant resources, he couldn't afford to spend all his points. He decided to allocate 200 million points to the mass-produced Riders.

"Regardless of the type, I can provide a total of four hundred mass-produced Rider units."

"Four hundred?!"

Liu Zhou exclaimed in disbelief. Seeing his shocked expression, Yin Xiaoya realized he might have overestimated their needs.