Chapter 80
Regardless, it's still fun to trigger the special effects.
Tang Yu'an climbed down from the attic quickly and saw Zhou Qi, who had woken up at some point, coming out of the kitchen carrying a pot.
"Are you awake? Come and have some red bean soup."
"Wow, here it comes!"
Tang Yu'an quickly ran to the table, sat down, and happily enjoyed his afternoon tea.
"I also froze some red bean popsicles." Zhou Qi said, "If you want some, go to the freezer."
"Okay~"
Tang Yu'an nodded happily. After drinking half a bowl of red bean soup, he realized belatedly that—
“It’s so cool at home!”
When he left the attic, he put away the umbrella, but when he came downstairs, he did not feel the unbearable heat.
Tang Yu'an looked at the clock and saw that the indoor temperature was 30℃.
Although the temperature is still not low, it is much more comfortable than before, not to mention the outdoor area which is still scorched by the scorching sun.
"After the refrigerator was upgraded, the heat absorption effect was good." Zhou Qi said.
Hearing this, Tang Yu'an quickly put down his bowl and ran to see the upgraded refrigerator with great interest.
The refrigerator stood upright next to the shop door. The old shell had not changed much, except that the overall color tone had become gray-blue, as if the furniture elves had dyed it.
A thick layer of white ice condensed on the glass, and Zhou Qi's red bean paste popsicle frozen inside could be vaguely seen.
Tang Yu'an listened carefully and felt that the noise it produced when working was at least half of what it used to be, and the closer he got to the refrigerator, the cooler he could feel.
As it absorbs heat, the indoor temperature drops to around 30℃, while around the refrigerator, it drops a few degrees further, estimated to be only 26 or 27℃.
This temperature is enough to make people feel comfortable and cool.
Wangcai and Yinbi had been lying near the refrigerator for a long time. When they saw Tang Yu'an coming over, they stuck out their tongues and wagged their tails at him.
"Haha, you guys really know how to enjoy yourself."
Tang Yu'an stroked the heads of the two little ones. As for Yuanbao... it had already run outside and would probably not come back until tonight.
There was no seafood at home, so Tang Yu'an took two bags of shredded squid and stuffed them into the refrigerator.
I don’t know if it was his illusion, but after putting the squid shreds in, the cooling effect of the refrigerator seemed to be better.
Tang Yu'an hummed a little tune and returned to the dining table. He successfully solved the problem of the room temperature being too high during the day, which made the boy's mood soar.
"From now on, we don't have to worry about the temperature being too high and the plants dying!"
These plants are the treasures left to him by his mother. If possible, Tang Yu'an still hopes to take good care of them and let them grow healthily.
Then, he shared with Zhou Qi the seafood version of the "hotter and colder" special effect.
"Bobo was very satisfied with our hospitality, so he left a five-star review. This review may trigger special effects." Tang Yu'an explained.
Zhou Qi nodded, "Then let's continue to try the rest."
Although the upgraded furniture is already magical enough, no one would complain about too many special effects - of course, the premise is that they can trigger useful special effects.
"Yeah, I'll continue upgrading the freezer!"
With a refrigerator and a freezer, at least the plants can grow well during the day, and the shelf life of the items in the shop can also be extended.
However, when Tang Yu'an placed the prepared materials on the refrigerator and clicked to upgrade the furniture, he saw——
[The furniture elf rejected your order]
[Bobo: We are currently taking a break. We will resume accepting orders in 22 hours. Please be patient.]
Tang Yu'an was stunned.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Qi asked.
"Bobo is taking a break and won't be able to take orders until tomorrow."
Tang Yu'an didn't expect that there would be such a setting as rest time, but when he thought of the drunk elf, it seemed understandable.
He looked and saw that Bobo was also responsible for upgrading the broom, which would also have to wait until tomorrow.
Tang Yu'an couldn't help but ask, "Is it Bobo who is responsible for upgrading the furniture that requires beer?"
He studied it for a long time and found that it seemed to be true.
"How about trying to upgrade the furniture?" Seeing that Tang Yu'an was a little disappointed, Zhou Qi suggested.
Anyway, these furniture will definitely need to be upgraded in the future. Now their level is low, and there are plenty of points, so it is easy to upgrade.
"Okay, okay!"
As soon as the furniture upgrade function was activated, Tang Yu'an felt like he had gotten a new toy and was very excited at the moment. As soon as Zhou Qi mentioned it, he agreed.
Seeing his eyes sparkling and full of vitality again, Zhou Qi slightly curled the corners of his lips.
Tang Yu'an had already opened the furniture upgrade list and started looking at it. He said, "So which one should I upgrade?"
"Let's use a container." Zhou Qi thought about it and suggested.
Tang Yu'an looked at the information on the container.
[Upgrade Conditions: Points x200, Wood Planks x10, Metal Blocks x10, Any Psychic Stone x1, Any Mutated Fruit x1]
[Level 1 Effect: After upgrading, you will get a very sturdy cabinet that can bear a weight of 1000 kg. Even bullets cannot penetrate it. Seeds placed in the lowest compartment have a chance of mutation.]
Becoming stronger can also increase the chance of seed mutation?
Then he heard Zhou Qi say, "Since bullets can't penetrate it, you can use it as a shield when necessary by combining it with the telekinesis skill."
Tang Yuan: 0.0
An unimagined road appeared again!
He thought about it and while it might be difficult to deal with mutants, it did seem quite practical for dealing with the bad guys in the wasteland...
Tang Yu'an looked at the old cabinet in his home. This cabinet had doors and the partitions were removable.
So he thought divergently: "When necessary, we can hide in the closet, so we won't be afraid of being attacked."
Zhou Qi smiled and nodded.
So Tang Yu'an made a decision, "Okay! Let's upgrade this container."
Tang Yu'an began to prepare the upgrade materials.
Because he needed 10 planks of wood, he planned to go out and cut down a tree.
This wasn't difficult, as there were a few trees growing near the grocery store, and he didn't need to do anything himself—
"Silver Coin, Wangcai, now is the time when we need your help!"
“Woof woof woof!”
“Meow—”
The two little ones, who were lying next to the refrigerator enjoying the coolness, got up when he called them.
It was around three o'clock in the afternoon and it was still scorching hot outside. As soon as Tang Yu'an opened the door, he felt the heat wave coming and the refrigerator next to the door started howling instantly.
He stood nearby, feeling a mixture of both excitement and despair, and quickly took out his umbrella.
"Do you need help?" Zhou Qi asked.
"No need, Brother Xiaoqi, you can continue making clothes." Tang Yu'an poked his head out from under the umbrella and waved his hand, "We can do it!"
"Woof woof!"
After leaving the grocery store, Wangcai and Yinbi turned back into their original forms and called out to Zhou Qi twice, indicating that there would be no problem with them around.
Zhou Qi just followed them.
After all, all the dangerous creatures near the grocery store have been cleared out, and the most dangerous mutant creatures are these two big dogs.
Soon, under Tang Yu'an's command, Wangcai knocked down a short tree closest to the grocery store and pulled it out by the roots with his mouth.
Although Wangcai is not as smart as Yuanbao and Black Pearl, he still feels very reliable when he turns back to his original form. Moreover, after eating the blood of the dark green spider, Tang Yu'an feels that he seems to be more spiritual.
As for the silver coins...
Never mind, just let it continue to be a happy puppy.
After a while, Wangcai dragged the shrub back to the door of the grocery store. Yinbi followed it listlessly. It was so hot that it could not stand it, but it did not run away.
"Go back to the house."
Tang Yu'an stroked their dog heads. When he dragged the dwarf tree back, the "wooden boards x10" in the upgrade materials automatically lit up, so he didn't need to process the wood anymore.
Next, it’s the metal block.
While Tang Yu'an was busy preparing other materials, Chi Hao also entered the third stronghold of Jufeng Mountain.
High temperatures are not a limitation for fire-type ability users like Chi Hao. Instead, they give him more power. After leaving the grocery store, his physical condition has remained at a good level.
Before leaving, he had already eaten most of the buns and steamed buns Zhou Qi had prepared for him, and most of them were still in his bag.
He no longer needs to worry about the food spoiling - thanks to Tang Yu'an's advice, he has now become a very qualified "human air conditioner", and even when walking on the road, he is constantly absorbing the heat in the backpack.
This way, the fresh food in your backpack is always kept at a lower temperature and can be kept longer!
Chi Hao could already imagine that Hongli would be shocked when he knew this method.
After all, who would have thought that someone with fire abilities could also cool things down?
When he thought of this, Chi Hao wanted to fly to the top of the mountain, but unfortunately the narrow and difficult mountain road still affected his speed. He estimated that he would reach Jufeng Town in the evening.
He drank some water and entered the stronghold under the scorching sun. Just as he was about to take a rest and continue climbing the mountain, he heard the sound of gongs and drums.
At this time, many people in the stronghold had gone out to look for food. They were attracted by the sound of gongs and drums and looked in the direction where the sound came from.
Chi Hao looked around and cast a curious glance.
It was a team of guards. Judging from their spirit and energy, you could tell they were elite soldiers sent by the town.
After they struck gongs and drums to attract everyone's attention, the leading guard announced loudly, "The mountain master plans to open up fields around the major strongholds to grow wild vegetables and mushrooms. Anyone interested can sign up with the guards."
"All income from cultivation belongs to the individual, and the rent is included in the conservation fee."
"Women and families with elderly and children will be given priority. During the trial period, the fields are limited and it's first come, first served!"
When people heard that the managers were actually organizing residents to farm, they couldn't help but talk about it, but they generally held a negative attitude.
In such a large town like Jufeng with a population of several thousand, it is not that no one has thought of opening up fields to grow wild vegetables. However, to this day no one has succeeded in growing them in the mountains.
It's not because of natural disasters, it's mainly man-made disasters.
If the wild vegetables and mushrooms you worked so hard to grow were stolen or robbed before you could enjoy the fruits of your labor, would you still be the one who got taken advantage of?
Those who own property in Jufeng Town can farm at home, but if they go outside, it is impossible for farmers to see the harvest day.
Everyone listened to the guards' announcement with numb expressions, and no one wanted to do such a thankless task.
As a result, the guards announced another rule:
"No one is allowed to steal or rob the fields. Anyone caught will be whipped 40 times and expelled from Jufeng Mountain!"
When this regulation came out, everyone was shocked.
40 lashes, what's the difference between that and beating someone to death? And then they're thrown outside of Jufeng Mountain, so there won't even be a complete corpse left!
This regulation is definitely a heavy blow and makes everyone realize the determination of the management.
It seems that the mountain master is serious about this!
Some of the faces in the crowd that originally had dull eyes and numb expressions finally had a hint of strangeness at this moment.
Chi Hao saw a woman carrying a basket on her back and pulling a little boy. She squeezed out of the crowd and rushed to the guards.
"Me! I want to sign up! Can I get a piece of land if I sign up?"
Chi Hao heard people around him whispering to each other, but this time the target of their discussion was the mother and son.
"Is that the pearl from Base No. 2?"
"The one that makes people laugh and cry?"
“I think so…”
A pearl that made people laugh and cry? Chi Hao was completely bewildered, but those people quickly turned the discussion back to the matter of cultivating the land.
"The allocated land can only be used for planting, not for building houses," the guard leader emphasized.
Those who were originally tempted by the news that they could divide the land changed their minds after hearing this. The land in the mountains was not as valuable as the land in the market town, so they were not too disappointed.
The leader of the guards began to repeat the rules he had just explained.
Following Mingzhu and her son, several more people came forward to sign up as guards, but most people were still waiting and watching.
Although we know that the management may really want to implement this policy this time, the majority of people are still pessimistic.
Because these mountain people were born and raised in the wasteland era and have no chance to leave the Giant Peak Mountain, they have never seen fields and it is impossible for them to believe that this model will succeed.
They were born and raised in nature and have never experienced the benefits of a good harvest from farming.
Chi Hao stood in the crowd and observed for a while, then shook his head and left the stronghold.
He felt that it would be very difficult for Hongli to implement this policy. The people in the wasteland were used to living on the edge of a knife and relying on the weather for their food. How could they be content to farm for her?
And all the income from the cultivation belongs to her personally...so what is she trying to achieve?
Although the guards are quite obedient under her iron fist, if she doesn't give them any benefits and makes them work harder, won't these guards rebel sooner or later?
Chi Hao really couldn't understand what benefits Hongli could get from this policy. In his opinion, this was a completely thankless task. Even if they wanted to do charity, they shouldn't take such a stupid approach.
He walked silently towards the Giant Peak Mountain, and then found that the strongholds along the way were all promoting this matter, and he could hear the mountain people he met along the way discussing it.
When Chi Hao arrived at the fifth stronghold, guards were already leading the registered mountain people to farm.
It is called farming, but in fact it is just marking an area near the base, and then each person who signs up claims a piece of land, and then the mountain people are allowed to work with it.
Chi Hao couldn't help but observe and found that the one who did the best job just turned over the soil, buried the wild vegetable roots in the ground, and then watered it.
Is it really possible to grow wild vegetables in this way?
Chi Hao recalled his experience of watering potted plants every day in the grocery store. He felt that the method should be generally correct, but watering should not be done under such strong sunlight.
That water can directly cook the vegetable roots!
He looked around and finally shook his head. In the end, he didn't intervene and continued on his way to Jufeng Town.
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In the grocery store, Tang Yu'an finally prepared the materials needed to upgrade the container.
Among the upgrade materials this time, the most precious item is probably a psychic stone of any attribute.
"So should we use crystal stone or fire crystal stone?"
Thanks to Chi Hao's "sponsorship", they now have a total of 6 fire crystals. As for the crystal stones, there are two, one large and one small - one was given by Old Li, and the other was picked up by Tang Yu'an.
Although in terms of quantity, it is better to choose fire crystal stone, but in terms of volume, the crystal stone he picked up is the smallest of all the stones.
After some struggle, Tang Yu'an finally chose the fire crystal.
"I feel like the fire type is stronger."
This container can increase the mutation rate of plant seeds. Choosing fire crystals may help improve it in the direction of fire?
Zhou Qi also agreed with his choice.
then……
【200 points deducted successfully! 】
[The furniture elf is checking the order...]
【Elf Yaya accepts orders^^】
Yaya: The container is being upgraded. This will take approximately 3 hours. Please be patient.
As the system message refreshed, the materials that Tang Yu'an placed on the shelves, along with the tree he placed outside the grocery store, disappeared in the blink of an eye.
As he and Zhou Qi looked on with anticipation, a bright green light lit up above the container.
Then, a small person the size of a palm in a green skirt appeared in front of them, flapping its wings.
Unlike Bobo's coldness, Yaya smiled and waved to Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi as soon as she appeared, as a greeting, then flapped her wings and flew around the container, scattering bright green stardust.
Moreover, Yaya did not enjoy the food immediately after sprinkling the stardust like Bobo did.
The elf flew to the mutated lantern fruit, first tentatively smelled the fruit fragrance, then took a deep breath, revealing an intoxicated expression.
Just when Tang Yu'an thought it was about to start, the elf flapped its wings and flew over the container and circled around.
[Yaya is full of energy, dropping more furniture stardust, reducing the upgrade time by 10 minutes]
Tang Yu'an was amused by what he saw.
Haha, this is so cute!
So each Pokémon has a different personality? Yaya looks so polite and energetic.
Tang Yu'an took out the previous bag of squid strips and took out one, trying to feed it to Yaya like he was feeding Bobo, but...
[Yaya is working, please do not disturb^^]
A bright green light enveloped the container, and a gentle force pushed Tang Yu'an away.
Well, rejected.
Tang Yu'an had no choice but to give up.
"Brother Xiaoqi, do you think Yaya would like red bean soup?" He looked at the flying elves and his eyes fell on the small bowl next to the mutated lantern fruit.
Before choosing to upgrade, he had cleared all the items on the container according to the system prompts, leaving only the upgrade materials and a bowl of red bean soup that he selfishly wanted to keep.
Since Bobo can eat shredded squid, then Yaya should be able to drink red bean soup too, right? I just wonder if she would like it...
Zhou Qi couldn't tell for sure, so he could only touch his head comfortingly and then look at the sky outside.
It was already past four in the afternoon, and the sunlight outside had finally softened.
"Want to go to the monitor lizard's nest?"
Tang Yu'an opened the map and looked carefully at the location of the monitor lizard's nest. There was no red dot!
"Then let's go and have a look!"
Those nearly 40 lizard eggs still need to be moved back.
So they left Yinbi and Wangcai to look after the house, while Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi took their shadow umbrellas, cast light body skills, and headed towards the giant lizard's nest.
Until they arrived outside the swimming pool, there was still no red dot of dangerous creatures on the map.
Zhou Qi carried Tang Yu'an on his back and walked around the outside, and finally came to the outside of the cave that was blasted out by the female lizard. He saw dense vines hanging down and falling outside the cave.
As the wind blew, the vines swayed quietly, looking quiet yet with an indescribable sense of weirdness.
Thinking back to the terrible and terrifying environment in the swimming pool, Tang Yu'an felt a little uneasy.
"Brother Xiaoqi, let's move the lizard eggs quickly and then go back!"
"good."
Zhou Qi carried Tang Yu'an on his back, and under the cover of the umbrella, they entered the swimming pool quietly again.
The hill-like figure of the female lizard has disappeared, but the creatures in the swimming pool are extremely active, and the sounds of water and animals squeaking can be heard one after another in the venue.
With the faint light, Tang Yu'an seemed to see the figure of a female lizard-brand rat in the water.
A day and a night passed, and it still retained the appearance of a mouse.
At this moment, it was being chased by its former food reserves. It finally reached the edge of the swimming pool and tried to climb up, but was dragged back into the water - there seemed to be an octopus in the pool!
When Tang Yu'an saw the sticky tentacles, he felt his scalp tingling, and Zhou Qi had already brought him quickly to the lizard eggs.
They began to move the lizard eggs to the grocery store warehouse. Those eggs piled in the mud could be moved together, but those scattered around had to be moved one by one.
"squeak!"
When there were still three or four lizard eggs left to be transferred, an extremely sharp cry suddenly erupted from the swimming pool, scaring Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi.
They turned around and saw the huge figure of the female lizard suddenly appear in the swimming pool.
The female lizard has returned to its original form? !
But before they could react, a system prompt popped up on the panel in front of Tang Yu'an -
[Congratulations! Completed the special mission "Clearing the Giant Lizard's Nest"! Points +100, 7-Day Sale Refresh Card +1, Lucky Wheel Draws +3, Pet Slot +1, "Eggs on the Tip of the Tongue" +1]
Tang Yu'an was stunned.
They hadn't even finished collecting the eggs yet, so how could their mission be completed? Could it be... that the mother lizard had died?
He looked towards the pool and found that the female lizard had flipped over with its belly facing up, and the creatures in the pool were gnawing at its flesh.
While Tang Yu'an was observing, Zhou Qi had already collected all the remaining lizard eggs and then carried him on his back.
"Let's go, get out of here quickly!"
Zhou Qi's voice was filled with anxiety and panic.
Tang Yu'an lay on his back, nervously checking the map. Seeing that there were no signs of dangerous creatures, he was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he noticed a red dot suddenly appear on the map.
The red dot seemed to appear out of nowhere, and was almost at the same location as the dangerous creature that suddenly appeared yesterday.
It can't be the same one, right?
Tang Yu'an hugged Zhou Qi's neck tightly. The exit was right in front of her, but...
His eyes suddenly widened and he looked at the cave entrance in horror.
I saw the vines hanging low on the outer wall growing wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, they blocked the entire exit!
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