Standing in the corner of the safe house, Su Yao said seriously to everyone, "In this high-temperature apocalypse, transportation is also crucial. Ordinary vehicles can hardly drive in the scorching heat and complex road conditions, so we need to find a way to modify a vehicle that can withstand high temperatures and adapt to various terrains."
Ling Yu stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "I once saw some large engineering vehicles in an abandoned auto repair shop. Their tires and chassis were quite sturdy, so they could perhaps be used as a basis for modification. However, the engine and cooling system would need to be completely overhauled to withstand high temperatures and have good cooling capabilities."
Su Yao's father nodded in agreement: "I have some knowledge of mechanics. I can go with Ling Yu to that repair shop to find suitable parts and materials."
After the two set off, Su Yao, her mother, and the cloaked figure continued their work inside the safe house. Su Yao searched the system for design blueprints and related technical data about high-temperature resistant engines, while her mother collected various tools and spare parts, organizing and classifying them for later use. The cloaked figure drew runes to enhance the heat resistance and mechanical stability of metals; these runes could be affixed to key parts of the modified vehicle.
Ling Yu and Su Yao's father arrived at the abandoned repair shop, which was a mess, with piles of old cars and parts. They carefully moved through it, searching for their target vehicle and usable parts. Suddenly, several high-temperature mutated rats darted out from a corner. These rats were huge, with sharp teeth, and emitted a pungent heat.
Ling Yu reacted swiftly, wielding his ice sword and unleashing his ice-based power to create an ice wall that temporarily blocked the rats' attack. Su Yao's father picked up a crowbar and stood guard vigilantly to the side. Ling Yu then launched his attack, his ice sword crackling with lightning as he charged towards the horde of rats. Wherever his ice sword struck, the rats were driven back. After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in defeating the mutated rats.
They found a relatively intact large construction vehicle and began disassembling it for useful parts. Ling Yu used his ice-type ability to cool the high-temperature metal components, making disassembly easier, while Su Yao's father relied on his experience to select the better-quality parts, such as sturdy tires and thick chassis armor.
Back at the safe house, everyone immediately began modifying the vehicle. Su Yao handed the high-temperature engine design blueprints she found in the system to her father, and her father and Ling Yu reassembled and modified the engine according to the blueprints. They used special high-temperature alloy materials to make key components such as pistons and cylinders, and set up a complex cooling circulation system around the engine, using water and special coolant for efficient heat dissipation in high-temperature environments.
The cloaked figure affixed the drawn runes to the engine casing, chassis, and tires, chanting incantations as the runes instantly merged into the metal, greatly enhancing the vehicle's overall heat resistance and stability. Su Yao's mother helped pass tools and parts, ensuring the modification work proceeded smoothly.
While modifying the vehicles, they didn't neglect other protective measures for the safe house. Su Yao installed a small lightning rod on the roof of the safe house to prevent frequent lightning strikes in the high-temperature apocalypse from causing fires or damaging the facilities inside. She used her spatial abilities to move the metal lightning rod to a suitable location on the roof and connected it to a grounding wire.
The cloaked figure set up a defensive runic array around the safe house. This array could not only withstand the impact of the high-temperature beast horde but also block the heatwave to some extent. He placed energy crystals at key nodes of the array; these crystals could absorb the surrounding heat and convert it into energy for the array, maintaining its operation.
Su Yao's father also made some simple fire extinguishing devices, such as fire extinguishers filled with sand and dry powder, and placed them in various corners of the safe house. He also dug a small water reservoir near the safe house to store a certain amount of water for emergencies.
After the vehicle was modified, Su Yao conducted a comprehensive test. She started the engine, and the vehicle emitted a deep, powerful roar. She drove the vehicle around the open area surrounding the safe house several times, testing its handling, speed, and heat resistance. The tests showed that all aspects of the vehicle's performance met expectations, demonstrating stable operation in high-temperature environments and adaptability to relatively complex terrain.
With the vehicle modifications completed and the safe house's protective measures further improved, their preparations for the high-temperature apocalypse were much more thorough. But Su Yao knew this was just the beginning; countless challenges awaited them. They needed to constantly explore, innovate, and adapt in order to survive in this brutal, high-temperature apocalypse.
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