Su Yao and the others sat around in the safe house, the atmosphere heavy yet filled with determination. Now that they knew the high-temperature apocalypse was imminent, preparations could not be delayed.
“First, we need to redesign the insulation layer of the safe house.” Su Yao broke the silence first, speaking with focused eyes. “I checked the resource list in the system and found a material called Flame Crystal Cotton, which has extremely strong heat insulation properties. If we can cover the outer layer of the safe house with it, it should be able to effectively block high temperatures.”
Ling Yu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "But the Flame Crystal Cotton is quite fragile, and we need some sturdy protective layers to protect it. I remember there were some high-temperature resistant alloy plates in that abandoned factory before. If we could get them and use them in combination with the Flame Crystal Cotton, the effect might be even better."
The cloaked figure nodded in agreement: "I have some heat-insulating runes here that can be drawn on the walls, doors, and windows of the safe house to further enhance the heat insulation. However, drawing the runes requires some special pigments, which I'll have to go find."
Su Yao's parents also actively participated in the discussion. Su Yao's father said, "Water is the key. We need to find more water storage devices as soon as possible and find ways to collect rainwater. I can set up some simple water diversion devices around the safe house to bring rainwater into the water storage containers inside the house."
Su Yao's mother continued, "Regarding food, we need to increase our reserves of heat-resistant dried goods. The dried beans and grains we stored in the basement are still okay, but the quantity is far from enough. We need to go out and find some more."
With the plan finalized, everyone immediately sprang into action. Ling Yu and Su Yao decided to head to the abandoned factory to search for alloy plates. Braving the rising temperatures, they trudged along the muddy roads left by the melting ice. Along the way, Ling Yu used his ice-based abilities to cool them down, while Su Yao remained constantly vigilant for dangers, using her spatial abilities to collect any useful supplies they found.
Meanwhile, the cloaked figure embarked on a solitary journey to find the runic pigments. He traversed ruins, relying on his knowledge of ancient sites and keen senses, until he finally found the pigments he needed in a collapsed temple. The pigments were sealed in a stone jar, remarkably well-preserved despite the passage of time.
Su Yao's father was busy near the safe house, digging ditches, setting up water pipes, and piecing together metal plates to create a makeshift water collection device. Inside the house, Su Yao's mother was carefully taking stock of the food supplies, sorting the existing dried goods, and making a list of foods that needed to be replenished.
When Ling Yu and Su Yao returned to the safe house with the alloy panels, they were exhausted. But they had no time to rest and immediately began working with the cloaked figure to install the fire crystal cotton and alloy panels on the outer layer of the safe house. Su Yao used her spatial abilities to easily move the heavy materials, while Ling Yu used his ice-based abilities to cut the panels into suitable shapes, and the cloaked figure focused intently on drawing heat-insulating runes.
With everyone's concerted efforts, the insulation renovation project for the safe house was gradually completed. Looking at the newly renovated safe house, everyone was filled with hope. However, Su Yao knew that this was just the beginning.
In the days that followed, they went out multiple times to search for dried goods, following the food list. In an abandoned granary, they found a large quantity of wheat, corn, and oats. Su Yao stored all of these grains in her system space to ensure they wouldn't be affected by the high temperatures and humidity.
They also installed a simple water purification system inside the safe house. Using activated carbon and filter stones collected from outside, combined with the system's purification technology, they purified rainwater and other water sources they could find to ensure the safety of drinking water.
As preparations progressed, the safe house gradually acquired the ability to cope with the high-temperature apocalypse. However, Su Yao remained vigilant, communicating with the system daily to check for new resource needs and danger warnings.
Ling Yu continued to cultivate his ice-based abilities, trying to find more ways to utilize them in high-temperature environments. He discovered that by controlling the energy output of his ice-based abilities, he could create low-temperature zones within a small area, which was very helpful for preserving perishable materials.
The cloaked man is also researching new runic arrays. He hopes to create an array that can regulate the temperature inside the safe house, making it a true sanctuary in the high-temperature apocalypse.
In this challenging time, Su Yao's family, Ling Yu, and the cloaked figures stood closely together. With wisdom and courage, they made final preparations for the impending high-temperature apocalypse, like travelers searching for dawn in the darkness, resolutely moving towards the unknown future, never retreating no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead.
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