Chapter 259: The Warehouse Was Up And The Relocation Was Underway!十九章 仓库起，迁徙进行时！
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
It was a well-known fact that the primary reason why a s.p.a.ces.h.i.+p was not called a flying machine was due to Huaxia’s culture and tradition of naming objects descriptively and literally.
Large s.h.i.+ps traverse the seas; s.p.a.ces.h.i.+ps traverse the galaxy. However, in terms of controls and operations, the two actually shared certain similarities.
There were many people on a naval vessel, and each crew member or team would be placed in charge of only one operational module, and would work collectively as part of a larger system to ensure the operational functionality of the vessel. s.p.a.ces.h.i.+ps also functioned in a similar manner, at least according to the scenarios written in various science fiction works, and hence were also naturally considered a type of s.h.i.+p.
However, Su Mo still thought it was mind-blowing for an ordinary s.h.i.+pyard to be able to actually build these things!
“Modular technology is amazing. It’s simply too hard to a.n.a.lyze such technology without first obtaining the basic knowledge and theories behind the technology!”
After spending 500 disaster points and learning Sky Maker No. 1’s blueprint, a memory fragment containing the various requirements of the s.h.i.+pyard as well as the scale of the construction was transmitted over.
The construction process, as per the instruction manual, once again dispelled Su Mo’s desire to peek into the secrets behind this technology.
There were three modular technology items in the shelter currently, but just like how people from the past viewed an aircraft, there was no way one could understand the principles behind this technology in the absence of introductory knowledge and theories.
The good news, however, was that in terms of the basic materials used, building a s.h.i.+pyard required no rare and precious earth materials.
The materials required were mostly ordinary resources that were commonly found, and they would be used to construct the framework of the s.h.i.+pyard.
In addition to that, it also displayed the main parts of the s.h.i.+pyard and the various strange technology modules required.
Most importantly, without the power module, import module and automatic building module, the s.h.i.+pyard could not be built even if there were adequate materials on hand.
“Regarding these three modules, I can obtain one using the card which I got from opening Zeta’s treasure chest—material subst.i.tution card.”
“It can subst.i.tute modules that are excellent-quality or lower.”
“I just need to obtain the remaining two modules somehow and the construction of the s.h.i.+pyard can commence!”
The s.h.i.+pyard’s construction needs were clear, and Su Mo’s heart sank as he put away the manufacturing manual and went onto the trading market, where he began to browse the modules listed for sale one by one.
Compared to people from Magoo’s era, the number of humans who came over from Earth, in the main world, remained at about four billion at this time.
With such a large population of humans, there would be a higher probability of someone coming across superior goods.
Su Mo effortlessly found two kinds of s.h.i.+pyard modules on the trading market.
The import module and material input module.
“One more module to go. As long as I can locate the power module or automatic building module, I can immediately start working on the s.h.i.+pyard.”
After searching again and again and realizing that there were no more related modules remaining, Su Mo suppressed the agitation in his heart and closed the game panel for the time being.
The module was not large in size, but its weight was astounding.
Moreover, this item was not applicable for the game’s new taxation rule, and hence the seller could only fork out an exorbitant amount of points to pay the courier fee in advance to list it in the trading market.
The import module cost 140 Disaster Points in courier fees on the trading market.
The courier fees for the material input module were even higher, costing a staggering 180 Disaster Points. The fees would be borne in equal parts by both the seller and the buyer.
After counting the items that would have to be traded over in exchange, it would cost him at least 250 points to obtain the modules.
“When the material acquisition is completed, I will go straight to the World Channel to collect them, and then open up a trading market purchase request and offer to pay the full courier fee.”
“Perhaps I can find someone who has the item but is unable to afford the courier fee!”
The prices of materials had been dropping dramatically since morning.
Like speculating stocks and shares, if there was a price chart for the prices of materials, then the trend line could be seen as falling like a waterfall, showing no signs of stopping.
In the case of a dramatic price drop like that, the “retail investors” who were holding on to quite a number of goods, but not too much, would become fl.u.s.tered and try to quickly trade their goods to relieve themselves of the “burdens” in their hands in exchange for food to go to the new continent.
It was not wrong to put things that way, but the problem was…
None of the market makers could absorb the supply!
Aside from the hundreds of thousands of pounds of food that Su Mo and the Candlelight Shelter had planted this time, everybody else had just enough rations to last them half a year. How could they possibly have extra food to trade?
Even the other large shelters were thinking of ways to exchange goods for food, which caused the prices to drop even further.
Therefore, Su Mo just needed to wait for the prices to hit rock bottom. As the market’s “capital giant”…
Su Mo would be able to enter unscrupulously and perform a one-time acquisition to obtain enough materials to build both the wars.h.i.+p and s.h.i.+pyard, and perhaps even h.o.a.rd some of the materials for future use in the new continent.
“There’s no need to rush things. Candlelight Shelter is bringing over enough goods today, and I have to start building the warehouse before they arrive!”
Su Mo now had a complete blueprint, coupled with a surplus in shelter cores.
After placing two cores near the Underground Shelter to generate a two-story underground building, Su Mo took out 24 fruits to upgrade the s.p.a.ce to 220 cubic meters.
Through the Lv2 shelter-binding function, the original wooden warehouse instantly turned into a firm and st.u.r.dy stony warehouse in just a few breaths of time.
Su Mo would only need to import the blueprint subsequently and, with the help of the free Lv3 Rebuilding function, he would be able to build a super warehouse with an incredibly large storage capacity.
Of course, the door to the warehouse did not need to be sealed just yet. When all the food had been stored in the warehouse, he would then remove the door and bind it to the Underground Shelter.
After figuring out what he was going to do, Su Mo wasted no time and imported the blueprint. When the rumbling sounds of the reconstruction rang out, the time was only 9:30am.
As the reconstruction involved lots of hacking work all over the place, it went on for a full half an hour before the vibrations gradually came to a halt.
Su Mo took into consideration the ocean disaster that was about to strike, which meant that the shelter needed to be sealed off completely to stop any water from seeping in.
Therefore, the ventilation window of the Underground Shelter, as well as the newly-built warehouse, would need to be redesigned and marked out.
He had to ensure that there was sufficient air circulation but, at the same time, keep the water out.
Therefore, when he first stepped into the new warehouse, it was not pitch dark inside.
There was a half-meter sized hole in the ceiling of the warehouse which allowed the wasteland’s sun to s.h.i.+ne through.
On the walls of the warehouse were rows of recessed shelves, which was also the most ingenious design of the refrigerated granary.
Beneath the shelves were several small holes for ventilation and, incidentally, because of the downward air current, it caused the moisture of the items above to acc.u.mulate at the bottom.
On the warehouse floor was a tiny sink, ensuring that the acc.u.mulated moisture would quickly flow to the next layer, which contained a water storage tank. This reduced the humidity of the first floor.
Su Mo clutched a flashlight and went down to the second floor.
This s.p.a.ce had turned into a natural storage place for vegetables and wheat.
The water in the tank on the upper floor would travel down to the storage tank at the center of the second floor.
As long as the circulation frequency of the lion clan’s wind ability was programmed, the wind would quickly reduce the temperature in the tank and achieve a natural refrigeration effect.
This cold temperature would in turn preserve the vegetables and wheat on the second floor, reducing the rate at which the food would spoil significantly.
This so-called “whimsical” design was within the system’s scope of upgrade, and cost a lot more survival points than a natural granary.
“That’s not too bad. Now I just need to go with the plan and figure out how to upgrade the water ability of the mermaid clan!”
Su Mo was tremendously satisfied with his own design.
A warehouse design like this could preserve the food for half a year to two to three years.
Su Mo nodded. While figuring out the specific details, the ground started vibrating slightly. Clearly, “someone” had arrived.
Filled with delight, Su Mo trotted out of the warehouse entrance and looked into the distance.
Sure enough, at the end of the horizon, the pioneer group from the Candlelight Shelter arrived!
At the forefront of the group was the brilliant excavator, the conqueror of the welfare disaster—King Kong.
With the help of his already outstanding vision, Su Mo could not help but exclaim in surprise when he looked closer.
Within King Kong’s bucket sat at least ten people. These guys were lying in the bucket howling in excitement.
Even Qi Qin, who was standing up amidst these people, had found a cloth from G.o.d-knows-where and held it up high, revealing a large golden “Su” character that waved gently in the wind.
Judging from their expression, it seemed as though lifting a banner with the word “Su” was a symbol of invincibility in the wasteland!
Looking further, something that looked like a thick rope made of unknown material was attached to King Kong’s rear end, pulling along two self-made carts.
Seven people sat in each cart.
Upon calculation, the number of people transported by King Kong in a single trip had reached a staggering 25.
Su Mo could see these people, but they could not see him.
However, they were all too familiar with the terrain surrounding the Underground Shelter. Everybody had carefully studied the place during the last two live broadcasts and had dreamed countless times about coming to this place during their night-time slumber.
Even though they had not actually arrived, their excitement and cheers penetrated the air and reached his ears.
Men, women and teenagers alike seemed to have a perception that they would be absolutely safe as long as they arrived at this “holy” land.
As for the Candlelight Shelter that they had been staying in for a month, that had almost completely been immediately forgotten by everyone.
Candlelight Shelter? What was that?
Plains?
Looking at the gra.s.s on the ground, although they were not as thick as the ones at Hope Plains, the gra.s.s here seemed to be filled with spirit!
What followed behind the excavator was a combine harvester and, similarly, the combine harvester also carried a dozen people behind it.
Upon calculation, between these two vehicles, all the weaker ones among the refugees had been brought over.
As for the remaining people, just one more round trip was needed to transport them over, and having everyone arrive today did not seem to pose a problem at all.
As the fleet approached, Su Mo, who was standing in front of the shelter, was spotted by everybody.
Seeing his figure, the cheering refugees fell silent immediately, each of their gazes filled with awe and reverence.
When the excavator stopped, all the refugees even spontaneously lined up in a 3 by 3 formation.
“Big Brother Su, there are 41 people this round. The group behind us is still 62 kilometers away. Soon they will all be here!”
The strong and vigorous Chen Shen stepped out of the combine harvester with a friendly smile as he quickly came forward.
During their journey to the Underground Shelter, the refugees from the Candlelight Shelter had eliminated a few mutant creatures. Basically no other creatures could be seen.
Su Mo had also once left Zhong Qingshu a gun before leaving, so safety would not have been an issue at all.
After making a brief report about the relocation journey, and seeing the look of praise in Su Mo’s eyes, Chen Shen smiled in delight and then wisely stepped forward, saying, “Also, the guys at the back have another surprise for you!”
“A surprise?”
“Yes, Big Brother Su. We caught a big haul during the relocation today!”