Inside the safe house, Su Yao and her family, along with Ling Yu and the Cloaked Man, were working tirelessly to prepare supplies and strategies for dealing with the high-temperature apocalypse.
Standing in the center of the room, Su Yao said with a determined look, "Besides insulation and water storage, we also need to consider the power supply under high temperatures. The system has indicated that there is a solar energy conversion device that can efficiently collect solar energy and convert it into electricity under high temperatures and strong sunlight. We need to find the relevant materials to make it."
After a moment's thought, Ling Yu replied, "I've seen some similar parts and wiring materials near a technology research institute on the outskirts of the city. Although I didn't pay much attention to them at the time, I should still be able to find them. I'll go there now." With that, he picked up his ice sword and prepared to set off.
Su Yao's father also stood up: "I'll go with you. More people means more strength, and it'll be good to have someone to look after us."
After the two left, Su Yao, her mother, and the cloaked figure continued to organize supplies inside the house. Su Yao's mother found some thick fabric and said, "This fabric can be made into heat-insulating curtains to block sunlight during the day and reduce heat entering the house."
The cloaked figure helped cut the fabric, saying, "I can also add some small heat-insulating runes to the curtains to enhance their effect."
Su Yao carefully sifted through the system space and found some cooling fan parts she had collected earlier. "These fans, after modification, can be installed in the indoor vents to help dissipate heat. But we still need some lubricant to ensure they can run for a long time."
Just then, Ling Yu and Su Yao's father returned with several large boxes of parts and materials. Their faces were covered in sweat and exhaustion, but their eyes showed relief. "We finally gathered most of the materials, but we encountered some small, high-temperature mutated creatures on the way. Fortunately, we dealt with them in time," Ling Yu said.
Everyone immediately began assembling the light energy conversion device. Su Yao directed their actions using the system's detailed instructions. Ling Yu used his ice-based abilities to cool parts susceptible to damage at high temperatures, ensuring a smooth installation. The cloaked figure drew runes on key parts of the device to enhance its stability and energy conversion efficiency.
After several hours of effort, the solar energy conversion device was finally installed and successfully started. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the indicator lights flashing on the device. Su Yao said, "With this device, we have a certain guarantee of electricity in this high-temperature apocalypse. It can be used to power fans, lighting, and some small appliances."
Next, they began making heat-insulating curtains. Su Yao's mother and the cloaked figure carefully sewed the curtains, while Su Yao embedded a cooling crystal, taken from the system space, into the curtains at intervals. These crystals could absorb the surrounding heat and slowly release it, further reducing the indoor temperature.
Regarding food storage, in addition to continuing to collect heat-resistant dried goods, they also began experimenting with making some simple dehydrated foods. Su Yao used recipes from the system to dehydrate some fresh meat and vegetables, then sealed them for storage. "This not only extends the shelf life of the food but also reduces its weight, making it easier to store," Su Yao explained.
Meanwhile, to address potential fire hazards, they cleared a firebreak around the safe house and removed all flammable materials. The cloaked figures also set up a fire-resistant rune array; if a flame appears, the array can automatically sense it and release fire-extinguishing elements.
With preparations gradually completed, the safe house has initially acquired the ability to cope with a post-apocalyptic world with extreme heat. However, Su Yao knows that the situation in the future may be more complex and dangerous.
“We also need to develop some contingency plans,” Su Yao said. “For example, how do we quickly repair the insulation system of the safe house if it malfunctions? And how do we deal with a large-scale attack by a herd of animals in hot weather?”
So they sat down together and began to discuss various contingency plans. Ling Yu suggested, "I can set up some ice traps around the safe house. When the hot beasts get close, the traps will be triggered to slow them down."
The cloaked figure stated, "My sealing technique can temporarily trap some of the enemies, buying us time to repair our defenses or launch a counterattack."
Su Yao's father also said, "We can store some spare insulation materials and tools in the basement of the safe house for emergency repairs."
Su Yao carefully noted down everyone's suggestions, then said, "Okay, from now on, we will conduct drills according to these emergency plans to ensure that everyone is familiar with their tasks and procedures. Only in this way can we better survive in the high-temperature apocalypse."
In the days that followed, they continued to improve the facilities and supplies in the safe house while conducting intensive emergency drills. Despite the looming threat of a high-temperature apocalypse, they worked together in unity and made thorough preparations to protect the glimmer of hope for survival under the shadow of the apocalypse, like sailors reinforcing the harbor before a storm, resolutely facing the impending raging waves.
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