Chapter 166 Vehicle Upgrade ③

Chen Yu's eyes narrowed.

He was in no hurry to check what the Rule Seaweed Remains were.

"Let's go, I'll carry you back on my back."

Shen Qingci was taken aback, her face flushing red. "Carry me?"

Chen Yu nodded. "I'll carry you while you lay the path for me. It'll be faster that way, won't it?"

Shen Qingci hadn't expected this tactic and was somewhat surprised.

Chen Yu explained, "I just thought of it. Let's give it a try. If it works, we might need to cooperate like this for this entire stretch of road."

"Okay!"

Shen Qingci didn't act coy and climbed directly onto Chen Yu's back.

She could feel the heat from Chen Yu's back; through the layer of soaked clothing, it was startlingly hot.

Her entire body pressed against him, her chest against his back, and her arms looped around his neck.

Chen Yu straightened up, his hands supporting the crooks of her knees.

Step by step, he trod upon the shadows, heading toward the highway.

A wave crashed over, causing his body to sway; she swayed with him on his back, her chest pressing even tighter against him.

Shen Qingci bit her lip and remained silent.

Chen Yu could also feel the two spots of softness, but he didn't say a word either.

[red luan Identified: Shen Qingci]

[red luan Number: 6]

[Connection Nature: Subconscious Safety Entrustment, physiological connection]

[connection depth: Lv.18]

[Current Effective Multiplier: 180x]

[red luan Harvest: Wood x200 units, Iron Blocks x50 units, Parts x60 units, Fabric x30 units, Low-grade Energy Core x3, Special Material: Rule Seaweed Remains x10 meters]

[Talent Return: Wood x36,000 units, Iron Blocks x9,000 units, Parts x10,800 units, Fabric x5,400 units, Low-grade Energy Core x540, Special Material: Rule Seaweed Remains x1,800 meters]

The heaven-defying amplification made even Chen Yu click his tongue in secret.

If he found a few more Treasure Chests, his Vehicle would probably be able to fly into the sky.

Just moments ago, because he only had 110 Iron Blocks, he had been too stingy to even click on a chassis lift.

But now—

9,000 units of Iron Blocks.

What did that even mean?

It was simply invincible!

Chen Yu could even take out a significant amount of building materials to trade for some luxury goods...

Before long, the two of them returned to the Vehicle by stepping on the shadows.

They both changed into dry clothes.

The girls crowded around, chirping away with all sorts of questions.

"Senior, senior! What building materials were in the Treasure Chest?"

"Why were you gone so long? We were worried sick!"

"Brother Yu isn't hurt, is he? I saw him carrying you back!"

"The waves are so big outside, how did you manage to stand firm?"

Shen Qingci was surrounded, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Chen Yu didn't join the commotion.

He sat in his seat, his gaze sweeping over the Vehicle upgrade list.

[Current Vehicle: Small Bus No. E923]

[Available Building Materials: Wood x36,810, Iron Blocks x9,040, Parts x11,260, Fabric x5,675, Glass x1,010, Electronic Components x107, Low-grade Energy Core x604]

[Special Materials: Rule Seaweed Remains x1,810 meters]

Chen Yu skipped directly over the most basic enhancements and looked straight at the options for full-Vehicle upgrades.

Among them:

All-Terrain Anti-Skid Tires I

Requirements: Parts x350, Iron Blocks x200, Rubber Material x40, Low-grade Energy Core x8

Effect: Significantly increases grip on slippery roads, reduces the probability of skidding, handling in heavy rain +40%

Time Required: 150 seconds

——

Electronic Stability Control System I

Requirements: Electronic Components x25, Parts x200, Low-grade Energy Core x15

Effect: Automatically corrects the Vehicle's direction when hit by waves, preventing side-slips and drifting

Time Required: 120 seconds

——

Chassis Lift Kit I

Requirements: Iron Blocks x350, Parts x250, Wood x150, Low-grade Energy Core x10

Effect: Ground clearance +30cm, wading depth significantly increased

Time Required: 200 seconds

——

High-Pressure Wiper System I

Requirements: Parts x60, Electronic Components x8, Low-grade Energy Core x3

Effect: Enhanced wiper pressure, visual clarity in heavy rain +50%

Time Required: 70 seconds

——

Chen Yu barely even glanced at them.

Upgrade immediately.

Confirm!

Confirm!

Confirm!

Level one wasn't enough, far from enough!

[All-Terrain Anti-Skid Tires I] → [All-Terrain Anti-Skid Tires II]!

[Electronic Stability Control System I], [Chassis Lift Kit I], and [High-Pressure Wiper System I] were the same—all upgraded to Level 2!

Even if the consumption for Level 2 was massive, reaching up to ten times that of Level 1!

But building materials were the one thing Chen Yu didn't lack right now!

He was playing the role of a wealthy tycoon!

Since he had such strength, why should he live in a Vehicle with a Level 1 system like everyone else?

He had to be at the top of the social ladder!!!

After these upgrades were confirmed...

Subsequently, the Vehicle shook violently!

As the driver, Zhang Wanyue felt it most clearly; the grip surged, the steering wheel became incredibly steady, and the Vehicle only swayed slightly when a wave hit...

The wipers swept rapidly and with unbelievable smoothness!

Even the field of vision had become much higher, and the significance brought by the chassis lift was equally extraordinary!

Chen Yu didn't stop.

He clicked on several more newly added options.

[Wave Guard Installation I, II] — Confirm.

[Wading Propulsion Assist I, II] — Confirm.

[Roof Rain Gutter I, II] — Confirm.

[Temporary Buoyancy Device I, II] — Confirm.

Metal flow deflectors clicked out from both sides of the Vehicle body, two small propeller-like thrusters appeared at the rear, and a rain gutter was added around the roof. Rainwater flowed down the sides, no longer obstructing the windows.

Wang Mengmeng rubbed her eyes.

"Did something just pop out?"

Li Mengyao shook her head.

"I didn't see clearly."

Shen Qingci remarked with emotion, "Looking at this, the upgrades are still ongoing..."

Finally, Chen Yu's finger paused.

[Vehicle Form: Small Bus → Small Light Armored Bus] — Confirm.

"Vroom vroom vroom!!!"

A continuous low rumble echoed.

The entire Vehicle body jolted violently,

As if something were regrowing underneath.

Metal stretched, structures reorganized, windows thickened, and a layer of steel plating was added to the roof.

A few seconds later, everything settled.

Looking out from inside, the changes to the car weren't massive, but it looked much sturdier.

A brand-new light armored bus was born.

"Is... is this still our car?"

"How come I feel like the cabin has become more spacious?"

"Is it my imagination?"

"It's not an illusion. The chassis is raised, and the internal space has indeed grown a bit."

"The noise outside is also much quieter..."

The girls excitedly checked the changes to the Vehicle, all of which had been completed within a few minutes.

They hadn't even familiarized themselves with it yet.

Zuo Shi and Lu Xiaoyu were both already dumbfounded...

Unlike the locals who had seen big scenes, these two had just boarded the car and experienced such an exaggerated transformation; their hearts were filled with quite a bit of shock and wonder.

Zuo Shi swallowed and asked in a low voice, "How many building materials did it take to modify our car like this?"

Chen Yu smiled slightly. "Adding all the various building materials together, probably... tens of thousands of units..."

"?!!!!!"

"Tens of thousands?"