84: Chapter 84 Hot Springs! Ecological Park! New Home!

"Number one in the world! Captain Brother is number one in the world!"

"Too amazing! We are the crew of the world's number one! This is simply crazy!"

Just as Li Taiping was checking the rankings, The girls on the deck finally snapped out of their shock, bursting into a cheer even more enthusiastic than before.

Yu Tong, Yun Jinxin, and the Twin Sisters—the four younger girls—didn't show a hint of ladylike restraint at this moment.

Like a flock of happy little skylarks, they hopped and skipped around Li Taiping, their faces flushed red with excitement.

Their bright, sparkling eyes were filled with little stars of adoration.

"Captain Brother, you're so strong!"

"Who would've thought! We're actually the crew of the world's number one powerhouse! If this were posted on the World Channel, it would definitely make billions of people cry with envy!"

Lin Weiyu grabbed the corner of Li Taiping's clothes, her large, watery eyes nearly overflowing with admiration.

Li Taiping stood in the center of the crowd, enjoying the treatment of being the moon surrounded by stars.

A satisfied smile hung on his face, yet his posture remained as upright as a pine tree, showing no sign of frivolity despite this immense honor.

At that moment, a waft of fragrant wind drifted by.

Su Mei approached gracefully; she wore a form-fitting combat suit today, which still failed to hide her breathtaking curves.

She walked to Li Taiping's side, naturally taking his arm and leaning half her weight against him, her eyes shimmering with a seductive charm.

"My dear Captain, you're a worldwide celebrity now."

Su Mei's voice was soft and alluring, carrying a hint of teasing that only the two of them could understand, her eyes full of pride.

"As expected of the man this Big Sister took a fancy to—the number one man in the world. Does that make me the number one woman in the world?"

That look was like admiring a peerless treasure she had personally discovered, filled with a queenly composure and possessiveness.

Xia Zhi remained her usual cool and aloof self, but her gaze never left Li Taiping.

It was an acknowledgment of the strong, and even more so, a deep trust in this man.

In her view, it was only natural for Li Taiping to take the world's number one spot.

It would have been strange if he weren't first.

On the edge of the crowd, Chu Mengyao's expression was the most complex.

Looking at Li Taiping surrounded by the women, enjoying their cheers like an emperor, waves of shock surged in her heart, unable to settle for a long time.

Fortunately, she had submitted quickly; fortunately, she had realized the truth early.

An inexplicable emotion quietly sprouted in her heart.

"Alright, alright, everyone calm down."

Li Taiping withdrew his consciousness from the rankings. Looking at the Little Girls beside him who were so excited they seemed ready to fly into the sky, he reached out with a chuckle.

He gave each of their little heads a rub.

The gesture was full of doting.

"It's just the world's number one, a mere empty title."

"Our goal is the sea of stars. This small achievement isn't worth making a fuss over."

Humblebragging!

Top-tier humblebragging!

But coming from Li Taiping's mouth now, no one felt he was being pretentious.

Instead, it made the stars in the Little Girls' eyes shine even brighter.

Look!

Look at this vision!

This is our Captain!

Treating the world's number one like a passing cloud!

Isn't he just too cool!

"Alright, the celebration is over."

Li Taiping clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back.

With a flick of his wrist, a massive virtual light screen, accompanied by a sci-fi hum, projected into the air in the center of the deck.

Blue light particles danced, outlining the silhouette of a magnificent grand ship.

"Don't just stand there stupidly. Come and see what our new home has become."

As his voice fell,

The brand-new structural diagram and detailed data panel of the [fourth rank: many sons and many blessings] were revealed unreservedly to everyone.

[fourth rank: many sons and many blessings]

[Ship Length: 158 meters; Ship Width: 28 meters; Displacement: 12,000 tons]

[Ship Speed: 18 knots (Base 15 + Title 3)]

(Note: In these high-resistance waters, this speed is comparable to a supercar on the sea.)

[Durability: 10,000/10,000]

(Note: Defensive power significantly increased; ramming into icebergs is like crushing tofu.)

[Energy Shield: Intensity increased by 200% (Excellent Grade)]

(Note: As long as there are enough energy stones, this is absolute defense.)

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Looking at that string of breathtakingly gorgeous data, the scene fell into a brief silence.

Immediately following were one gasp after another.

Aside from the explosion in basic attributes, what truly made The girls scream was the internal cabin structure shown in the holographic projection.

Was this even a ship?

This was clearly a mobile palace on the sea!

The projection shifted, first showing the first floor—the functional area.

As the foundation of the entire giant vessel, this floor's area was startlingly large.

The previously somewhat cramped control hall, warehouse, and dining room had all undergone a "super evolution."

"My god... is this the kitchen?"

The image froze on a room with a metallic texture.

No longer the simple stove from before, it was replaced by a full set of stainless steel integrated cabinets and a constant-temperature cold storage.

There were even several high-tech-looking automatic cooking robot arms.

"Fully automated intelligent kitchen."

Li Taiping explained at the right time, "In the future, just throw the ingredients in, select a recipe, and it can even whip up a Manchu Han Imperial Feast for you."

"Wow! Does that mean I'm going to be unemployed?"

Yun Jinxin, who was responsible for cooking, covered her small mouth, her eyes full of pleasant surprise.

The images continued to shift.

"This is..." Xia Zhi's pupils suddenly constricted.

It was a room full of metallic style, the walls hung with various tools. In the center was a shimmering furnace, with a precision forging table beside it.

"Forging Room."

Li Taiping glanced at Xia Zhi and smiled, "If we get blueprints and ore in the future, this will be our arsenal. Whatever divine weapons or sharp blades you want, you can forge them yourself."

Xia Zhi's breathing became a bit more rapid.

For her, a Sword Maiden, the attraction of such a place was ten thousand times greater than designer bags!

However, the surprises had only just begun.

The light screen flashed, and an open-air area located at the stern deck appeared.

Steam rose, and water rippled.

It was a massive open-air hot spring pool with a borderless infinity design!

"Wow! A hot spring pool! And it's an open-air infinity pool design!"

Su Mei instantly lost her cool. She pointed at the pool, her beautiful eyes sparkling,

"In the future, we can soak in a hot bath while drinking red wine and looking at the sea view... this life is simply perfect!"

In this doomsday world where even drinking a mouthful of hot water was a luxury, being able to soak in a hot spring?

This was a treatment that even gods wouldn't dare dream of!

"And here!"

The Twin Sisters pointed to an area enclosed by a transparent glass dome.

"That's... a fully automatic ecological plantation?!"

Through the holographic projection, one could clearly see the interior of the area sealed by special glass.

There were uniform hydroponic racks, growth lights simulating the solar spectrum overhead, and temperature and humidity monitors hanging on the walls.

One could even see the automatic sprinkler system in operation, with water mist filling the air, brimming with vitality.

"That's right, a small-scale ecological garden."

Li Taiping snapped his fingers, and the projection zoomed in to show the details.

"It's equipped with the latest plant growth acceleration fluid and a seed bank."

"As long as you're diligent, wanting to eat fresh strawberries, tomatoes, or even watermelons in the future won't be a dream."

"Wow—!!"

This time, even the most composed Xia Zhi couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

In this world submerged by seawater, fresh fruits and vegetables were a hundred times more precious than gold!

Even with the infinite treasure basin ensuring they wouldn't starve,

The sense of achievement in watching life sprout and bear fruit was something cold cards could not replace.

"I'm going to plant it full of strawberries!" Lin Qingxue cheered, raising her small hand.

"I want to plant peppers!" Lin Weiyu followed immediately.

"I want to plant... plant flowers!" Jin Xin's eyes were shining.

Watching this scene, the smile on Li Taiping's lips grew even deeper.

This was living.

"Don't be in a hurry to celebrate, the main event is still to come."

With a wave of Li Taiping's hand, the light screen image shifted abruptly, jumping from the tech-filled first floor to the even more luxurious second and third floors.

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