freeallnovels Chapter 26 Upgrade
Chapter 26 Upgrade
"I felt the call of another world on only the third day... No wonder I started with a paper boat." Yu Wang felt a little wistful, with a touch of envy.
Once a survivor's mental state drops below the critical point, they will begin to experience visual and auditory hallucinations.
If it cannot be restored in a long time, those vague whispers that linger in your ears and the distorted phantoms that flicker before your eyes will gradually solidify... until they cross the boundary between illusion and reality and descend into reality.
These are all the contents written in the 'Spirit' attribute interface, but they are not that detailed.
Mental state: Maintaining a good mental state helps to restore mental health and maintain rationality; a low mental state may lead to thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or attract the attention of certain beings.
What happens when those "things" actually come into reality is a matter of personal opinion.
If you're lucky, you might gain the favor of some being, become its follower, and thus embark on a twisted and powerful special extraordinary path.
For most people, all that remains is "death" and "a living death".
This is common knowledge that almost all experienced gamers know.
The description of "Tired and Destroyed" is a typical symptom of the early stages of mental pollution; perhaps they have already received the gift.
The threat of death and mental torment are indeed the best catalysts for a person to break down quickly.
"It would be a real shame if this person didn't go down the path of the fallen and become a crazed warrior."
Yu Wang sighed inwardly, then quickly began to calculate.
The sunshade wasn't really of much use to him; his original target price was the two empty core fragments he desperately needed to upgrade his ship.
The "Tired of Destruction" offer has already achieved its main objective; the "Dungeon Entry Ticket" is an unexpected bonus, and its potential value may far exceed that of the other two empty core fragments.
However, negotiations should not appear too hasty, and one should at least not be too proactive.
The phrase "It's almost time for dinner again" serves as a cautionary tale.
If I had rushed to trade for the ship's clothing back then, I would definitely be nailed to the pillar of shame now, which would be extremely detrimental to my future development.
A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.
In his previous life, Yu Wang practiced a low-key survival strategy, developing his skills in secret and rarely taking the initiative to engage in transactions.
Most of the time, he was the one who brought materials to others to have items processed, at the downstream end of the transaction chain, rather than the one who held the blueprints, waited for a high price, and waited for people to come to him.
Therefore, he severely lacked experience in exchanging favors.
In this life, he not only needs to leverage information asymmetry for rapid development, but also needs to learn how to maximize his benefits in the exchange of interests.
You're really hitting the jackpot: "The dungeon ticket looks interesting, but the dungeon's risks are unknown, and the rewards are uncertain. Two fragments plus this ticket... Hmm, how about this, you add another 50 units of wood, and the deal's done."
Seeing the big boss relent,
Tired of the thought of destruction, my heart finally calmed down a little; at least there's still room for discussion.
Before entering the game, he believed he was well-mannered, rarely argued with others, let alone swore.
But the anxiety and near-collapse he felt on the paper boat these past few days almost drove him to another extreme.
If he hadn't been forced to do it by the game, he wouldn't have known he had such a talent for swearing.
He was silent for a moment, then seemed to have made up his mind: "Boss, I'm also short on wood... Would 30 units of wood be enough? That's the limit I can offer. Any more and I won't be able to repair the paper boat's durability loss today..."
Yu Wang knew when to stop. Thirty bolts of timber, though not much, were still a windfall.
People are constantly worried and anxious about the ship's durability; it's quite a sad situation for them.
You're about to hit the jackpot: "Okay, 2 empty core fragments, a dungeon entry ticket, and 30 wood."
Once the link is sent, the transaction is completed quickly.
With a flash of light, the supplies changed hands instantly.
Yu Wang now had a small, palm-sized copy ticket in his hand.
The duplicate voucher was made of tough paper, more like fish skin than paper.
In front of you is a swaying seaweed patch, and you can vaguely see a round figure looking distressed at several spiky balls with bared teeth and claws.
The back features a line of crooked, local text, but to survivors, a translation into their native language will automatically appear next to it: "Seaweed Farm - Temporary Pass".
The two empty core fragments and 30 units of wood obtained from the trade have been automatically stored in the "Little Yellow Duck's" cabin storage compartment.
Yu Wang didn't immediately study the dungeon voucher, but instead focused on the [Timber] category:
Timber: 525 units!
This far exceeds the 400-unit target required to upgrade a Tier 2 ship.
"When we counted the timber this morning after recovering the raft, there were still 317 units of wood." Yu Wang quickly reviewed the situation in his mind. "Selling the pair of 'fish skin wristbands' brought in the bulk of 300 units of wood. In addition, there was some income from processing the 'stone fire basin' later. Although we spent money on making the workbench and ordering the medicine station, we balanced out the expenses. The total amount increased rather than decreased, which was more than enough."
Yu Wang searched for the keyword "stone fire basin" in the trading area and hundreds of listings for OEM manufacturing popped up.
If it weren't for the branding of my own ID, which established initial credibility and reputation, I probably wouldn't be able to close many deals a day now.
The time is ripe; there's no need to wait any longer.
With a thought, Yu Wang began the upgrade process on the panel:
Upgrade requirements detected...
【2级船只升级所需：空核碎片（10/10）、塑料(600/612)、木料（400/525）、玻璃(40、89)、橡胶（20/45）、金属零件（5/57）】
[Our current resources meet the upgrade requirements. Do you wish to upgrade immediately?]
【Yes】
The moment the thought of confirmation landed, the entire "Little Yellow Duck" ship suddenly trembled!
A vibrant pulse, like the transformation of life itself, simultaneously illuminated the ship with a soft white light!
The ship's hull began to stretch, widen, and reshape at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Originally only about three meters long, it quickly extended to nearly six meters! The width also expanded from a pitiful one meter to three meters!
The small space inside the cockpit, which could only accommodate one person curled up, has now expanded to more than twice its original size!
Excluding the driver's seat, the flat floor area alone is enough for someone to lie down comfortably on the floor! The roof structure is more robust and thick, and there are even glass windows with metal rails on both sides that can be opened and closed, as well as a sturdy lockable hatch!
The cabin was finally transformed from an open space with drafts coming from all sides into a safe, enclosed space.
The originally thin, bright yellow plastic shell has become noticeably thicker and more durable.
The entire upgrade process lasted about ten seconds before the light gradually subsided.
As the "Little Yellow Duck" underwent tremendous changes, a familiar, childlike voice echoed in Yu Wang's mind.
[Do you want to make a server-wide announcement? You'll receive a special title and corresponding rewards after the announcement! Pssst... the rewards are really generous! *coo coo* (✧ω✧)]
Another server-wide announcement!
Yu Wang's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and without the slightest hesitation, he announced: "Announcement!"
[--Server-wide Announcement: Banners flutter, waves surge! Congratulations to survivor 'You're Going to Have a Great Luck (444 Division)' for being the first to upgrade their personal ship to Level 2 on the third day of the game, ushering in a new era of navigation! May all survivors bravely forge ahead and explore the boundless!]