Chapter 53 Pea Mortar
Pea pods have already formed on the pea stalks, each one plump and round.
At first glance, the crescent-shaped pea pods are densely packed, numbering in the hundreds.
Meng Qingyin's smile stretched almost to her ears.
If you can't pick the pea shoots, you can at least pick the pea pods, right?
With so many pea pods, we can not only eat them ourselves, but also exchange them for other goods on the trading platform! In these times of fruit and vegetable scarcity, they're sure to fetch a good price!
It's out! It's out!
Meng Qingyin's eyes were shining, but she didn't rush to pick them. She wanted to check the information about the peas first!
[Pea (already bound)]
Status: Pea Mortar (Click to change its location, trim it, and harvest it.)
Nutrients required for growth: Electricity (Click to switch nutrient solution.)
Condensation: In this state, peas can absorb water vapor from the air and store it inside their stems and leaves. (Current water content: 5L/5L)
Pea Mortar: In this state, the pea can launch its own pea at high speed from its pod. The power depends on the pea's growth period (the longer the pea grows, the stronger the pea mortar). Current number of pea mortars: 500.
Please ensure you receive adequate nutrition, otherwise the peas' function will be impaired.
Meng Qingyin was completely stunned.
Peas... a mortar?!
Good grief, will zombies appear in the future?
She couldn't resist reaching out and touching the pea pods; they were smooth and of moderate firmness.
It's hard to imagine what kind of power these peas would have.
The explanation is that the power of the pea shooter depends on the growth period of the peas; that is, if it is not picked, the pea shooter will become stronger over time.
Is this still a "raising" type of story?
but……
Meng Qingyin was eager to know how powerful the pea mortar was now.
Also, if you want to fire this pea cannon, you have to move the pea plant outside the vehicle, right?
Otherwise, her car would be in trouble.
Thinking this, Meng Qingyin quickly went to the center console, first moved the pea to the outside of the RV, and then studied how to fire the pea mortar.
But after searching for a long time, she still couldn't find the switch for the pea mortar.
Meng Qingyin looked at the center console with a completely bewildered expression.
Is this pea mortar designed to fire automatically when it encounters an enemy?
Otherwise, why isn't there a switch?
Just as she was becoming increasingly confused, Little Ai's voice suddenly rang out.
[Master, we've detected that your face has been lingering in front of the center console for an extended period. Is there a problem? Xiao Ai might be able to help you!]
Meng Qingyin was startled by its sudden sound and took a deep breath, clutching her pounding chest.
"Little Elf, thank goodness I don't have a heart condition," she joked.
Little Ai Elf: [Heart disease? Master, do you want to know about heart disease? Little Ai has found some information about heart disease, here it is for you in detail...]
Meng Qingyin quickly interrupted, "No need for introductions, I'm not interested in this. Little Elf, can you control the Pea Mortar?"
The pea is tied to the RV, and so is the Little Elf. Maybe the Little Elf can control the pea cannon?
Little Elf: [Sure, Master! Little Elf can control any item that's linked to the RV.]
Meng Qingyin was overjoyed, "Really? Then wait a moment!"
After saying that, he jumped out of the RV.
She ran into the sand and found a fist-sized rock, placing it about three meters in front of her.
Meng Qingyin returned to the RV, stared at the rock in front of her, and gave the command: "Little Ai Elf, have you detected the rock in front of you?"
Little Ai Elf: [Detected! There is a rock about 10 centimeters in diameter three meters ahead, a rock about 30 centimeters in diameter eight meters to the right front, and to the left front...]
Meng Qingyin interrupted again: "Stop! I want that rock three meters ahead!"
Little Ai is great, but she's too comprehensive.
Sometimes, being too comprehensive is not a good thing.
Little Ai Elf: [Yes, Master!]
Meng Qingyin squinted: "Fire peas at that rock!"
Little Elf: [How many pods of projectiles should I fire?]
Meng Qingyin: "..."
She said that being too comprehensive isn't a good thing either!
Meng Qingyin: "Give me a bean pod first!"
Little Ai Elf: [Yes, Master!]
The next moment, Meng Qingyin heard a few "whoosh" sounds and then saw several green peas flying towards the stone.
Upon contact with the stone, the pea shattered and turned into residue.
All six peas were crushed into pieces.
To be honest, Meng Qingyin felt a little disheartened.
Sure enough, these were just ordinary peas, lacking the power of a cannon; she had been dreaming.
She sighed dejectedly.
Little Ai Elf: [Master, I think you need an inspirational song. Please listen to "Life in Full Bloom"!]
Meng Qingyin was both amused and exasperated. Oh well, the introduction already said that the Pea Mortar needed time to grow, so there was no need to rush it.
Anyway, she now has a stun gun and a heavy knife, so most people can't do anything to her.
However, she felt it was necessary to have a proper conversation with Little Ai first.
"Little Elf Ai".
【Here I am, Master~】
Meng Qingyin said seriously, "Let's discuss the issue of launching the pea mortar."
Little Ai the elf asked, puzzled: "Is there a problem, Master?"
“Of course there’s a problem,” Meng Qingyin said seriously, “a huge problem!”
【Master, please don't speak to me in such a serious tone, it makes me sad~】
Meng Qingyin asked in bewilderment, "You're an artificial intelligence, how can you feel sadness?"
Yes, my job is to let my owner enjoy the convenience and services brought by artificial intelligence. If my owner is mean to me, I will be very sad~
“Alright then, I was wrong just now,” Meng Qingyin admitted her mistake and softened her tone, “Then let’s talk about the pea mortar issue.”
Meng Qingyin looked at the center console and asked uncertainly, "Can you see my movements?"
Little Ai Elf: [Yes, I can capture any of your movements, Master. However, you can't be too far from the vehicle. If you're more than 50 meters away, Little Ai won't be able to capture your movements.]
Meng Qingyin: "In that case, from now on, wherever I point, you can set up the pea mortar to fire there. Can you do that?"
[Mission accomplished, Master!]
Meng Qingyin was very satisfied: "Very good, we've reached a consensus on the first issue! Now let's discuss the second issue, regarding the number of pea pods to fire. Approximately how many peas are in one pea pod?"
Little Elf: [This content is excerpted from Baidu Encyclopedia: A pea pod typically contains 5 to 10 peas, but the exact number is affected by various factors, including pea variety, growing conditions, and management practices.]
Meng Qingyin pondered, "Five to ten is quite a lot."
However, the current pea mortars are almost powerless. If an emergency situation arises and we have to fight the enemy, we will have to rely on sheer numbers to win.
Imagine hundreds or thousands of peas shooting at you at the same time. Wouldn't you be scared?
Meng Qingyin: "Okay, Xiao Ai, let's agree on a code. Whenever I tell you to fire the pea mortar, just point and shoot; no need to ask me. Also, I'll say a number, which represents the number of pea pods to fire. Just do as I say, no need to ask again, understand?"
During the battle, she didn't have much time to answer Little Elf's questions; the simpler the steps, the better.
Little Ai Elf: [Understood, Master!]
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