Chapter 32 Fishing Boat Transformed into a Fortress? Lu Sheng's Modification and Armament Plan!
Chapter 32 Fishing Boat Transformed into a Fortress? Lu Sheng's Modification and Armament Plan!
On the ship of the Blazing Flame, Zhou Hai's maniacal laughter finally subsided.
Looking at the supplies piled up on the deck, and then at Lu Sheng's calm face, his excitement and shock eventually turned into a heartfelt admiration.
From discovering the arrival of the law enforcement team and taking back the supplies, to setting a trap with just a few words and swindling that unscrupulous merchant named Monkey Three out of his fortune, the whole process was smooth and watertight.
Zhou Hai slammed his large, fan-like hand down on Lu Sheng's shoulder, his voice booming like a bell: "Lu kid, your brain works better than my explosive bullet! I'm impressed!"
Zhou Hai's "I'm convinced" was heartfelt.
Previously, he only admired Lu Sheng's extraordinary talent and perseverance.
But today, he truly witnessed that this young man's most terrifying weapon was not the double-edged sword, but his mind that always calculated three steps ahead of the enemy.
"Hey kid, teach me! I want to learn from you so I don't keep getting taken for a fool." Zhou Hai leaned closer with an expectant look on his face.
Lu Sheng glanced at him expressionlessly.
"Captain Zhou, you should stick to your fists, they suit you better."
"..."
Zhou Hai's face instantly darkened.
Zhao Ze nodded silently. He picked up the giant hammer from the ground, slung it over his shoulder again, and said in a deep voice, "I used to think that the most terrifying thing was absolute power. Now I realize that a person who has absolute power and also has a brain is the truly terrifying one."
One word: dimensional reduction attack.
Su Li, who had been standing to the side silently watching everything, swept her cold gaze over Lu Sheng.
She nodded almost imperceptibly.
This subtle action signifies that this Asura swordsman of the Heavenly Rank has finally placed Lu Sheng from a teammate who needed protection into a position equal to, or even higher than, his own.
After the initial excitement, the practical problems quickly became apparent to everyone.
Zhou Hai spread the hard-won map from Lu Sheng's hand on the table in the captain's cabin. The ecstasy on his face faded, and his expression became serious again.
Zhao Ze, Su Li, and Lu Sheng gathered around, their eyes all focused on the map, which was filled with the unknown but also marked with hope.
"Our goal is to head west, eventually reaching those mountain ranges thousands of meters above sea level in the interior." Zhou Hai's thick fingers traced a long path on the map, his voice deep. "That is humanity's last land."
His fingers traced the cities now covered by the ocean, but stopped halfway, his brow furrowed.
"But our current ship..." He glanced at the fishing boat that had accompanied them through countless life-and-death situations, his tone heavy, "The Blazing Flame is just a coastal fishing vessel, old and dilapidated, with a single power source and virtually no defense. Relying on it to cross such a vast sea area, if we encounter powerful sea monsters or even more terrifying hordes of zombies in the deep sea, the risks are too great."
A single sentence turned the relaxed atmosphere into a somber one once more.
The Blazing Flame was their home, but that home was too fragile.
"How about we go to Jinling City first?"
Just as Zhou Hai and Zhao Ze were deep in thought, Lu Sheng's calm voice rang out.
His finger touched the name of a city on the map that was closest to their location and was marked with a special symbol.
"From here to Jinling City, the flight path is almost a straight line, which can save fuel and time to the greatest extent."
He then changed the subject, pointing out the crux of the problem: "But the ship issue must be resolved before we reach Nanjing. Or rather, it must be resolved now."
Zhou Hai and Zhao Ze looked up at him.
"I suggest we immediately recruit a group of useful technical personnel from the fleet following behind," Lu Sheng said, his gaze sweeping over Zhou Hai and Zhao Ze. "For example, ship engineers, mechanics, electricians, welders... we need anyone with technical skills."
"As we sail towards Jinling, we'll collect all usable supplies along the way, such as steel plates, engine parts, and solar panels... to give the Blaze a complete overhaul!"
Armored and modified Flame?!
Zhou Hai and Zhao Ze exchanged a glance and both saw the terrifying glint in each other's eyes!
This idea is too bold! It's too crazy!
But it gets straight to the heart of the problem!
Instead of pinning your hopes on vague luck, take control of your destiny with your own hands!
"Damn it!" Zhou Hai slapped his thigh, making the map on the table bounce. "Let's do it! I've been fed up with this crappy ship for ages! Let's turn it into a floating steel fortress! Put a ram on the bow! Mount two heavy machine guns on the deck! And get a harpoon cannon, so if we see any sea monsters, we can just spear them up and roast them!"
A fire ignited in Zhao Ze's eyes as he looked at Lu Sheng and nodded emphatically: "I agree!"
"Okay." Lu Sheng smiled; he liked this kind of swift and efficient work.
The highly efficient group immediately began to divide the tasks.
"Old Zhao, come with me to recruit talent from that group of survivors in the back!" Zhou Hai decided decisively. "Food and drink are plentiful, and we'll take care of your safety. I don't believe no one will be tempted!"
"Ali, you're in charge of keeping watch and preventing other fleets and monsters from getting close."
"Young Lu, you're smart. You've got a good head on your sleeve. Consider the new supplies we've acquired, and our own resources. Figure out the most cost-effective way to use them!"
"it is good."
"clear."
"no problem."
The three of them agreed in unison.
A project centered around the Blaze has been launched!
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