46: Chapter 46, "A Long and Dedicated Sacrifice," rewards: Energy Crystal.

"Quickly request support!"

Jiu Jiu finished speaking quickly and then hung up the video call.

Leaving Chen Fan in a daze in the wind.

After a long time.

The corners of Chen Fan's mouth gradually lifted, finally turning into a hearty laugh.

"So that's how it is. I was wondering why I didn't see it when she changed clothes..."

"Well, I can't let you get away this time."

He rolled out of bed.

After putting all the Crew Members into the space, he recalled one Sailor.

"Brother, I've wronged you."

With a slap, he knocked the Sailor into the sea.

[Crew Member is under attack, you can request support.]

"Request support!"

After sending a private message, directed to Jiu Jiu, Chen Fan stood on the deck and waited.

On the other side.

Jiu Jiu's face was flushed red, as if the video call just now had drained all her strength.

Her hands kept clenching and unclenching, and her teeth almost bit through her lower lip.

After struggling for a long time, she finally let out a long sigh and turned to walk into the bedroom.

After a long time.

Just as Chen Fan was preparing to request support again, the long time ship appeared before his eyes.

Jiu Jiu, wearing a jk uniform, over-the-knee white stockings, and small black leather shoes, appeared on the deck.

Under the dim light, Jiu Jiu's ear-length dark blue short hair fluttered in the wind.

The night wind howled, and she could only press down hard with both hands to keep her pleated skirt from being lifted.

Her shy appearance made Chen Fan stare in a daze.

"Dummy, aren't you going to let me up!"

"Oh, oh, I'm lowering the ladder."

Chen Fan reacted and threw the ladder down.

Gritting her teeth, Jiu Jiu held onto the ladder and slowly climbed up.

Climbing to the last few steps, she leaped up and landed on the deck.

Her face was blood red, and her hands kept pressing down on her fluttering skirt.

That aura of pure desire made Chen Fan unable to hold back any longer.

He swept her up and ran quickly back to the bedroom.

"Wait a moment..."

"Wait for what? I can't wait at all!"

Jiu Jiu pushed Chen Fan and said coquettishly, "Give me the supplies."

"Oh, look at my brain, I almost forgot."

Chen Fan patted his head and traded one copy of all the supplies except for the rare mineral cluster.

Receiving the supplies, Jiu Jiu let out a long sigh and slowly closed her eyes.

...

"How is it? Do you have it?"

Chen Fan hugged Jiu Jiu and said softly.

Jiu Jiu scanned her inventory a few times, pouting her lips.

"Not yet..."

"Hmm, then let's go again."

Chen Fan chuckled, not discouraged.

After all, with his Talent, it would drop sooner or later.

He was even hoping it would drop later.

Hehe...

[Ding!]

[Obtained supplies: rare mineral cluster x1.]

Just when Jiu Jiu was feeling a bit numb, the system notification finally sounded.

She patted Chen Fan wearily.

"I got it."

Chen Fan's eyes lit up, "Which one do you have?"

Jiu Jiu rolled her eyes, took out the rare mineral cluster, slapped it on Chen Fan's chest, and incidentally traded the energy focusing crystal back as well.

Then she stood up, frowning as she began to put on her clothes.

"So annoying..."

She muttered a sentence and walked out of the bedroom without looking back.

Chen Fan's mouth curved slightly, and he put on his clothes and followed her.

"The materials are only enough for one upgrade, you'll have to step up next time."

Jiu Jiu's figure paused, she turned back to glare at Chen Fan, and without using the ladder, she did a small jump and jumped back to her own sailboat.

"Next time... that will depend on your performance, hee hee."

After speaking, the long time ship dived into the whirlpool and disappeared.

Chen Fan revealed an inexplicable smile, savoring the taste of what just happened.

He didn't even notice that someone had suddenly appeared behind him.

"Is it comfortable?"

"Mm, very comfortable."

After answering subconsciously, Chen Fan secretly thought, "Oh no."

As expected.

When he turned his head, Lairuilei had already stormed into the bedroom.

She grabbed the bed sheets and quilt cover and threw them all into the sea.

"Don't..."

Chen Fan was one step too late and could only watch helplessly as the bedding they had just been intimate in was submerged by the water.

"What, do you still miss her scent?"

Lairuilei put her hands on her hips and glared angrily at Chen Fan.

This look actually gave him the feeling of being caught in bed.

Looking at the extremely human-like Lairuilei, he couldn't help but swallow.

But on the surface, he still maintained his composure.

"Not really. But I've always had a doubt: aren't S-Class Crew Members only supposed to have partial intelligence? You are behaving exactly like a human right now."

Chen Fan said this just to change the subject.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Lairuilei's movements froze.

After a moment of silence, she let out a long sigh and disappeared from the spot.

This reaction left Chen Fan stunned for a moment.

"What's going on?"

"Lairuilei, come out, let's talk."

He waited for a long time, but there was still no response.

Chen Fan shrugged.

For such a special NPC, he really had no way to deal with her.

Although as the master, he could forcibly summon the Crew Member.

But because of the relationship between them, Chen Fan was not very willing to force her.

So for now, he could only let it be.

Curling his lips, Chen Fan opened the system interface.

Because Chen Fan had specifically instructed them, The Five Women had been focusing on collecting rope.

Throughout the day, they had collected 165 pieces.

At this time, his rope reserves had reached 37.6k, enough to upgrade.

"Upgrade!"

[Upgrading: medium patrol boat.]

[Consuming supplies: Wood x50k. rope x25k. nails x5k. cloth x25k. steel x25k. gunpowder x5k. gold coins x50k. energy focusing crystal x100. rare mineral cluster x100.]

[Required time: 720 minutes.]

[forerunner title bonus in effect, required time: 612 minutes.]

Chen Fan stared at the interface, dumbfounded.

Even with the forerunner bonus, it still took over ten hours.

This was just a patrol boat; for future upgrades to more advanced ships, wouldn't it take days?

He shook his head helplessly; it seemed that upgrading the forerunner title was crucial.

The current 15% bonus was already not enough.

While pondering, his gaze couldn't help but sweep over to the Fleet Leader title.

[Fleet Leader (White) Lv1: Control an additional main ship.]

"I just don't know if this additional main ship can help me brave the Night Instance?"

If it could, then he would have a brand new plan.

Although the avatar's combat power was weak.

But, it could monitor whether it was safe inside for him!

Thinking of this, Chen Fan nodded slightly.

Just at this moment, a rustling sound came from behind him.

"So you like this kind."

Chen Fan pulled back his thoughts and looked back.

At just one glance, his pupils dilated instantly.

A head of fiery red long hair fluttered in the wind, looking slightly flamboyant.

But more importantly, what Lairuilei was wearing was not her signature green outfit.

But...

"Why are you wearing the Vase's clothes?"

Swallowing, Chen Fan's eyes found it hard to move away from those long, snow-white legs.

Lairuilei narrowed her eyes slightly, a dangerous look shooting from her eyes.

After approaching, she pushed Chen Fan down onto the deck.

"You, answer me now, who is better?"

"Gulp..."

Feeling the charming fragrance on Lairuilei, Chen Fan swallowed.