Chapter 17: Level 4 Raft - I had a blast scavenging trash.
The raft was dilapidated and almost falling apart, and repairing it would require a lot of materials. But when Fang Zhiyi saw the spoils that had fallen to the sea, he felt that all the effort had been worthwhile.
[Obtained: Ship Core x1, Treasure Map Fragment x1, Heavy Cannon x4, Gold Nuggets x10, Springs x10, Unhatched Sea Monster Egg x1, Engine Blueprint x1, Raft Modification Kit x1, Solar Generator Blueprint x1, Light bulb x1]
Fang Zhiyi's backpack was stuffed to the brim, and he couldn't even take it all in. He glanced at it, but nothing else mattered; what mattered was the ship's core.
The ship's core is a fist-sized sphere, like a globe, surrounded by several golden circular tracks, floating in the air and slowly rotating.
With this, you can upgrade to a level 4 raft.
Fang Zhiyi decisively said, "I want the core of the ship, you can choose the rest."
This was agreed upon from the beginning.
Chu Zhao glanced at the dazzling array of spoils: "I want two heavy cannons, gold nuggets, and a raft modification kit." He paused, then added, "The blueprints for the engine and solar generator. I'll provide the materials, and you can make a set for me. Is that alright?"
Fang Zhiyi nodded: "Okay."
He directly learned the two design drawings.
[Engine design blueprints]
[Requires 15 iron, 5 gears, and 2 springs]
Solar generator design drawings
[Requires 10 wood, 10 iron, 5 gears, and 2 springs]
Fang Zhiyi listed the materials needed for the design drawings: "That's all. If we have enough materials, we can start making it now."
A hint of surprise flashed across Chu Zhao's face: "Aren't you tired?"
Fang Zhiyi scratched his head and realized that he was covered in injuries.
Having such a close encounter with a sea monster, how could one possibly emerge unscathed? Scratches, bruises, fractures... all due to the adrenaline rush, coupled with the excessive excitement of sorting through the spoils, which is why I was completely numb.
Now that the effects of the advanced potion set have worn off, and the active effect of "I Want to Be Number One!" has also expired, side effects are starting to appear.
First, my whole body ached, then the injured area burned, and every breath felt like it was on fire.
[Severe injury] [Weakness] [Fracture] [Bleeding] [Heatstroke] A series of negative effects appeared on my body, it's a miracle I'm still alive.
Fang Zhiyi winced in pain.
Out of a sense of propriety, Chu Zhao kept a distance from his raft, only sending the parrot to deliver bandages as a sign of concern.
Fang Zhiyi waved his hand: "No need, I have one."
Fang Zhiyi pulled out the healing potion from the advanced potion set, closed his eyes, and gulped it down in one go.
The advanced medicine had amazing effects. As soon as I drank it, I felt a cool sensation coursing through my body, and my wounds began to heal.
However, the healing medicine could only treat the physical wounds, not the fatigue. Fang Zhiyi sat on the raft without caring about his image. Seawater, sweat, and blood mingled together, making him look disheveled and miserable, but his eyes remained bright.
Chu Zhao: "Let's rest first."
Fang Zhiyi shook his head: "I'll upgrade the raft first."
Upgrading a raft to level 4 requires 120 wood, 30 iron, 10 rope, 5 gold ingots, and 1 raft core.
We already have the hardest-to-obtain gold nuggets and ship cores; all that's left is to replenish the basic materials.
The biggest shortage is wood, but fortunately, there's no difference in the types of shipwrecks here; what's plentiful is the wood from the shipwreck wreckage.
Fang Zhiyi roused himself and swept through the surrounding area. He was a little tired at first, but as he picked up trash at sea, he became more and more energetic.
[Obtained 85 wood, 57 iron, 24 scraps of cloth, and 16 ropes]
There were many recyclable materials on the shipwreck. He not only found wood and iron, but also a lot of strange and unusual things.
[Jewelry Box x1, Ship's Fire Extinguisher x1, Rum x1, Salted Fish x1, Anchor x1, Parrot Recipe x1, Green Plant Set x1]
Fang Zhiyi's eyes lit up when he saw the fire extinguisher.
Great! Now we don't have to worry about the raft spontaneously combusting and having to fight fires everywhere!
After placing the fire extinguisher on the boat and gathering all the materials, we began upgrading the raft.
A massive amount of materials disappeared from the backpack, and the ship's core floated in front of him, turning into a ray of light and disappearing into the rudder.
The wooden rudder gleamed with the luster of metal plates, and mysterious engravings appeared on it.
[Raft upgrade complete]
The current raft level is 4. Upgrading requires 240 wood, 60 iron, 20 rope, 10 gold ingots, 1 Heart of the Ocean, and 1 Siren's Tear.
The clanging and clattering sounds disappeared, and the raft that appeared before them was completely different from before, with a completely upgraded version.
First, there's an additional captain's control room with a wide view, offering a panoramic view of the sea. The raft is also more spacious, accommodating more cargo, and while the waterline is heavier, it's also faster.
An even more noticeable change is that Fang Zhiyi feels a deeper connection with the raft. With a single thought, he can control acceleration, stopping, and turning. If he were to face the sea monster again, he would definitely not be in such a sorry state as he is now.
Fang Zhiyi forgot his fatigue and enthusiastically explored the ship's new functions.
Accelerate, sprint, stop, sprint again.
The raft broke through the wind and waves and came to Chu Zhao's raft. He waved to Chu Zhao.
"Here, take this." Fang Zhiyi traded the parrot recipe she had found on the shipwreck.
"Give me the materials, and I'll make the engine and generator."
Having successfully upgraded to a level 4 raft, Fang Zhiyi was full of energy and completely ignored his fatigue, intending to add all the necessary equipment to the raft in one go.
After accepting Chu Zhao's materials, Fang Zhiyi crafted two engines and two solar generators.
One copy was given to Chu Zhao, and the other was placed on the raft.
As soon as the engine started, a roaring sound came from the stern of the raft. Solar panels were laid on the roof of the second floor, and with a "whoosh" of the sun shining brightly, the lights hanging on the second floor turned on.
The raft has successfully been upgraded from being manpower-powered to being powered by electricity.
Fang Zhiyi mounted the heavy cannons on the left and right sides of the raft; the cannons were heavy and sturdy, exuding an imposing aura. He then placed the salvaged plant set on top, adding a touch of greenery to the raft and instantly making one feel refreshed.
After upgrading what needed upgrading and fixing what needed fixing and installing, Fang Zhiyi plopped down, finally having time to rest. He then realized that Chu Zhao had been waiting for him to tinker with the things on the raft, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
After all, it was he who sent Chu Zhao to the shipwreck area for adventure, but he didn't expect there to be only one ship core here. He upgraded the raft, but Chu Zhao was nowhere to be seen.
“Uh… if needed, I can help you find a second ship core,” Fang Zhiyi said.
Chu Zhao was very patient, and even after waiting for so long, he didn't show any impatience. He just watched quietly and said, "I already have a clue. The diary you gave me has the pirates' route written on it. If we follow the route, we will definitely be able to find the second pirate ship."
Fang Zhiyi scratched his head: "I can go with you."
Having upgraded to a level 4 raft, there's not much to do for now. Upgrading from level 4 to level 5 requires an astronomical amount of materials, so we might as well travel together and collect materials along the way.
Also, leveling up to level 5 requires the tears of a siren, and it is written in the pirate captain's diary that siren appear on the pirates' routes.
However, there is one more thing to do before setting off.
Fang Zhiyi extended an invitation: "There's so much trash in the shipwreck area, wanna come and pick it up together?"
Looking at all these materials, I'm itching to collect them. Whether they're useful or not, I'll just gather them and stockpile them.
This sea area has countless shipwrecks and supplies. In addition, it used to be occupied by a sea monster, so no other fish dared to come. After the sea monster died, it became a no-man's land. Fang Zhiyi and Chu Zhao divided it into half and agreed to meet again the next morning.
After spending half a day clearing out the shipwreck area, Fang Zhiyi had a blast looting and made a fortune.
The most abundant resource was wood; I collected over 200, enough to upgrade to level 5 without worry. I also had piles of basic materials like iron and gears, almost overflowing my backpack. Luckily, I upgraded the raft, and there's a storage box on the second floor where I can store them.
Besides materials, we also occasionally find some unique design drawings.
Shower room design drawings, barbecue grill design drawings, and seaside lookout tower design drawings.
The most useful room is the shower room.
Fang Zhiyi knew that bathing at sea was a luxury, but he really wanted to. After a fierce battle with the sea monster, he didn't know how many times he had rolled around in the seawater. After the seawater dried, salt grains remained on his skin, making it salty and sticky.
As soon as he received the shower room design drawings, he quickly made them. Fortunately, there were enough materials and enough space on the raft to place the shower room on the second-floor platform.
The shower room is equipped with a water purifier that purifies seawater into usable water, but this water is not drinkable and can only be used for bathing.
While waiting for the purified water, Fang Zhiyi went to the supermarket to pick up some goods.
After going through so much hardship to upgrade to a level 4 raft, it's time to celebrate!
He has no shortage of materials or weapons, but he lacks something to satisfy his cravings. Fortunately, his supermarket is a fresh food supermarket, with plenty of vegetables, meat, and eggs.
I didn't use any of my five pickup attempts today; I just generously took out... a set of instant noodles.
A bucket of braised beef flavored instant noodles, a pack of ham sausages, a braised egg, and a 2.5L bottle of cola.
I can't help it, I don't want to eat anything else, I just crave this.
Light the campfire, add water to the instant noodles and place them on top. Once the water is bubbling, add the seasoning and powder packets. Soon, the aroma of the instant noodles will fill the air.
Fang Zhiyi swallowed hard and eagerly opened the lid. Red broth, yellow curly noodles, and green vegetables swirled together.
Stirring it with a fork, the braised eggs at the bottom floated to the top, soaking up the broth and becoming very flavorful. The braised broth was rich and thick, and the noodles were smooth and chewy. Slurping one up, I was filled with a mouthful of fresh and fragrant flavors, with a slight spiciness that instantly awakened my taste buds.
Fang Zhiyi was sweating profusely from eating, and taking a sip of ice-cold, fizzy cola at that moment was pure bliss.
The instant noodles were quickly emptied, not even a drop of broth was left. With a sigh of relief, all fatigue and weakness vanished, and my energy was fully restored.
Fang Zhiyi wiped away his sweat. The shower was full of water. He took a nice hot shower, then crawled into bed and did nothing but sleep!
Waking up means another day of survival.
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