Chapter 6 The Gift of the Ghost Ship
"BOOM—!!!"
Lightning bolts and thunderbolts as thick as beams ripped through the gloomy sky, emitting terrifying sounds, and suddenly illuminated the entire pitch-black sea.
But it only lasted for a moment.
"Ghost ship..."
Is this the one in front of her?
Chen Qing watched warily as the giant ship suddenly appeared on the sea. In the darkness, only it emitted an eerie green glow.
Its jet-black exterior concealed its long-decayed hull, and a fierce skull was carved on the prow, gleaming with a scarlet light.
The brutal sea wind blew, and the sails billowed wildly, making a wailing sound, as if something was crying.
The waves crashed against the hull, producing a dull creaking sound that sent chills down one's spine.
Chen Qing looked up at the giant ship. There seemed to be no one on board, but amidst the green light, there seemed to be other creatures, which made him feel eerie and fearful.
The ghost ship was moving very slowly, so slowly that Chen Qing could see it clearly.
This ship... seems to be alive.
A terrifying thought flashed through Chen Qing's mind, but then took root firmly in her heart.
A living...ghost ship...
Why did the ship suddenly appear in front of her?
Chen Qing's eyes were fixed on the giant ship opposite him, unable to look away.
Suddenly, a withered arm stretched out from the previously empty, decaying railing, and a face covered with barnacles and seaweed appeared, revealing a terrifying smile to Chen Qing.
The disgusting creature's mouth opened and closed, as if it were saying something to Chen Qing.
The moment Chen Qing saw that face, she felt a chill run down her spine, but she remained calm and her expression did not change.
Is this ghost ship the same as the one Gao Yue saw?
Gao Yue and she were not in the same area, yet they saw the ghost ship one after the other.
Most importantly, she and Gao Yue both possess extraordinary abilities. Is this related to their extraordinary abilities?
Judging from the current situation, the ghost ship should not cause her any harm, at least Gao Yue is still alive.
So, was the sudden appearance of the ghost ship just to annoy them? Or to scare them?
Chen Qing was unsure of the answer.
The only thing she was certain of was that she had no power to fight back against this ghost ship, and she couldn't even muster a single thought.
Chen Qing was firmly suppressed.
Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Chen Qing felt as if she was being choked, unable to breathe, and even standing was difficult.
Amidst the terrifying storm, the ghost ship moved slowly and leisurely, approaching Chen Qing's small boat little by little, before quickly brushing past its hull and disappearing.
The triangular sail was knocked and swayed precariously, almost tipping over.
Fortunately, it was evolved by Chen Qing using points from his extraordinary abilities, making it more sturdy than ordinary ships, and it didn't actually capsize.
Survivor Chen Qing encounters a ghost ship—***** (Crimson)—during a storm and successfully survives, earning 30 points.
"..."
Watching the ghost ship sail away, Chen Qing leaned on the mast and stood up, swallowing the blood in his mouth, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Perhaps she should thank that ghost ship?
This is probably a case of danger and opportunity coexisting; that mechanical voice certainly didn't lie to them.
30 points are enough for Chen Qing to do a lot of things.
She quickly opened her personal panel and enhanced her mental attributes. Mechanics not only need a strong physique, but also a strong spirit.
Chen Qing spent a total of 15 points to upgrade his spirit from G- to G+.
The moment the points were deposited into her body, her brain felt like it was about to explode, and her mind was filled with a deafening roar.
Chen Qing's vision went black instantly, and he almost fainted. The extremely sharp pain in that instant felt like it was going to kill him.
The once vibrant spirit has become parched, cracking like the earth, causing immense suffering.
But the more pain she felt, the clearer her consciousness became; she could clearly perceive every inch of the pain.
This pain did not last long. Soon, a clear spring suddenly gushed forth from the parched soil, nourishing every bit of spiritual power and beginning to strengthen it continuously.
Chen Qing felt his mind was exceptionally clear, and some previously vague memories became remarkably clear when he recalled them.
Is this the effect of strengthening the spirit?
It seems like it's not very useful?
No, Chen Qing shook her head; she hadn't reached the point where she could cause a qualitative change.
However, Chen Qing would need a full 50 points to break through to the next level in terms of physical attributes.
She can't do it yet.
Chen Qing wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, but after breaking through to G+ in spirit, her condition was better than ever before.
Since that's the case!
In the pitch-black storm, Chen Qing's eyes shone with an unusual light. He decided to take one last step and repair all the scrap metal to make mechanical artifacts!
Chen Qing gazed at the ghost ship and lightning pillar in the distance, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
Having just left her previous job, Chen Qing quickly threw herself back into work. She traded two automatic fishing net machines for a portable machine tool, which would greatly speed up her work.
Chen Qing purchased a huge amount of mechanical waste from a middleman for the remaining fishing net machine.
After Chen Qing posted the bounty, this middleman began preparations, exchanging his own supplies for a large amount of mechanical waste.
There will always be people who don't notice Chen Qing's bounty, and opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.
This survivor named Qingxian has a nice-sounding name, and is also very intelligent and courageous.
The game does not provide any space-related items; both boats and rafts have limited carrying capacity.
She approached Chen Qing and first asked him to exchange some useless mechanical junk for the mechanical junk she had that could still be reused.
Qingxian divided the mechanical waste in her hands into dozens of portions, each with a fixed weight, and traded them with Chen Qing one by one. This way, Chen Qing could temporarily store the mechanical waste on the trading channel.
After Qingxian had exchanged all the mechanical junk in her hands for Chen Qing, she asked Chen Qing for the automatic fishing net machine.
She was indeed bold enough, and not afraid that Chen Qing would run away.
Chen Qing quickly got to work after getting her hands on the mechanical waste. She could make at least a dozen finished products from this batch of waste from Qingxian, and that's a conservative estimate.
With the addition of machine tools, Chen Qing's repair speed has greatly increased.
When the storm subsided and dawn broke, the workshop was filled with mountains of mechanical debris.
A faint smile played on Chen Qing's face amidst the mechanical waste; the warehouse next door was already piled high with finished machinery.
A total of thirty-six finished products!
Qingxian hasn't even finished using up all the mechanical waste!
This batch of finished machinery will bring Chen Qing a huge fortune!
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