Chapter 84 Aren't mechanics just there to solve mechanical problems?
The first wave of the Gemstorm forced Marzaan to leave the deep-sea base hastily, as she couldn't stay underwater anyway, given that it was the deep sea.
Marzaan is just an ordinary person, and without some special tools, she wouldn't be able to move freely in the deep-sea base.
After the first hurricane of the gem storm subsided, the deep-sea base returned to calm.
However, the mechanics didn't quiet down so quickly; a group of mechanics whose combined age was several hundred years old were arguing fiercely.
Although Chen Qing drew up a blueprint that separated the defense section, due to her lack of knowledge and experience, she inevitably left some hidden dangers in her blueprint.
This is something Chen Qing cannot solve at this stage.
Regarding these potential problems, each of the different schools of mechanics had their own ideas, and each believed that their ideas were the best.
Chen Qing did not participate in it, letting them argue endlessly.
Arguing is fine, as long as they can come up with a solution in the end.
The mechanics started arguing and then began to fight, each refusing to back down, since they couldn't demonstrate the same level of competence as Chen Qing.
Their abilities are about the same. It was fine before that they didn't meet, but now that they've run into each other, they have to exchange professional experience and prove their skills.
While they were escalating to physical violence, Chen Qing calmly sat to the side, drinking tea, reading books, and reviewing materials.
I must say, those mechanics are really skilled with their hands.
He's even better than Chen Qing.
As the mechanics fought, they noticed Chen Qing standing to the side, and their emotions became somewhat complicated.
The scariest thing is this: someone more talented than you is also working harder than you.
It's really worrying and anxiety-inducing.
"cough--"
Brown coughed awkwardly, and the group of middle-aged people were equally embarrassed.
It's really funny that a little kid saw it and made fun of me.
They were so much older than Chen Qing, yet they didn't set a good example at all.
"Any results yet?"
Hearing the fighting stop, Chen Qing looked up at the group, his eyes calm, even with a hint of a smile.
Xia Li thought she might be seeing things, but upon closer inspection, Chen Qing still had that expressionless, deadpan face.
It must be my imagination.
"..."
Faced with Chen Qing's question, the mechanics looked at each other, too busy fighting to understand.
Chen Qing's modifications to the construction blueprints caused their long-strained spirits to relax, and all the emotions that had been building up inside them suddenly erupted.
That's why these mechanics' argument escalated into a fight; they themselves knew it.
"Shall we continue the discussion?"
Chen Qing closed the book, his deep voice seeming to strike their hearts, making them tremble involuntarily.
For some reason, Chen Qing made them feel as if they were still studying under a teacher.
"Keep going, keep going."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes."
The mechanics echoed each other and sat down at the long table that Chen Qing had conjured up out of nowhere.
A huge blackboard familiar to survivors was pushed in front of the various Mechanic classes.
Teacher Chen Qing's class preparations have begun.
A large amount of data and experimental materials were presented to the mechanics of all schools of thought. After a brief period of venting, they still had to devote themselves wholeheartedly to their work.
Chen Qing and her team must resolve these hidden problems in the shortest possible time before starting a new project.
The mechanics from different schools, once they calmed down, were quite reliable. After all, they had been around for many more years than Chen Qing, so they must have some real skills.
Without real skills, one can at most reach the level of advanced mechanic, but will never have the chance to enter a faction.
While everyone at the deep-sea base was fully engaged in their work, Sapphire Island above was also keeping busy.
Although the first Gemstorm did not cause any damage to the island, Sapphire Island will be in danger if the protective shield is not repaired before the next Gemstorm arrives due to its damage.
The survivors in the Bounty Guild were seeing this scene for the first time. The entire island was covered by dark seawater and storms, and the entire sea area was occupied by darkness, making it impossible to see anything outside of Sapphire Island.
Even on Sapphire Island, the jewel storm caused it to lose its light, rendering all the installed lights useless.
Visibility on the island can only be maintained with the help of certain special items.
The dim, yellowish light and the lingering danger surrounding the island filled the survivors trapped on Sapphire Island with anxiety and fear, with the threat of death always at their fingertips.
The only consolation was that, at least in that darkness, one could occasionally see some light.
It was the shimmering brilliance of the gems brought by the gem hurricane.
This is hardly a consolation; one must be alive to receive wealth.
The immense pressure was suffocating them, and the survivors desperately tried to contact Chen Qing.
Whether Chen Qing is willing to help them or not, it's good as long as she's there.
As long as Chen Qing is there, at least they won't be so panicked.
With his formidable strength, Chen Qing was undoubtedly their pillar of strength.
Unfortunately, Chen Qing is still trapped inside the deep-sea base.
The mechanics in the base bear far more pressure and responsibility than they do.
Chen Qing, in particular, was highly regarded by the mechanics.
The blueprints for the defensive fortifications were ultimately Grade A, red quality—exquisitely crafted, easy to disassemble, but difficult to complete.
A day passed, and the mechanics still couldn't come up with a perfect way to wrap things up; at best, they could only mitigate some of the hidden dangers left by Chen Qing.
If they can't come up with a solution, they'll have no choice but to stick with the current blueprint.
"Perhaps we can try a different approach?"
As Chen Qing stared at the three versions of the current defensive fortification blueprints, a sudden inspiration struck him.
If this path is blocked, then they can try another path and forge a new one themselves.
"According to the current blueprints, these parts are all potential hazards."
"These two locations are weak points in the defenses. This hidden entrance could become a breach for the enemy. There's a problem with the energy supply line..."
Chen Qing pointed out the hidden dangers in the three versions of the blueprint one by one, and then opened the original version of the blueprint again.
“I think we’ve gone astray. Let’s change our perspective. Once the fortifications are built, they will be real, tangible entities.”
"Leaving aside the idea that it's just a blueprint now, which we can't change, can't we address the potential problems with a mechanical structure?"
"Aren't mechanics just people who solve mechanical problems?"
Chen Qing countered with a question.
Her words immediately enlightened the mechanics, and they were instantly bursting with inspiration!
That's right, they couldn't perfect the blueprints any further, but it was a mechanical building...
Isn't this exactly what they excel at?!
What is the role of mechanics? Isn't it to manufacture machines and solve mechanical problems?
And this defensive fortification is actually a large machine!
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