novelden Chapter 419 Awakening
Chapter 419 Awakening
The liquid metal disappeared into the vehicle faster than Cat Master's bone material, and was almost instantly absorbed by the metal body.
The Hummer's body began to vibrate.
It wasn't the rhythmic vibration of an engine, but a violent tremor that came from within, like a skeletal remodeling.
Every screw, every steel plate, and every pipe is being rearranged and reassembled, like a body being disassembled and rebuilt.
The scratches and dents on the car body disappeared with the vibrations, and the rust that had been eroded by the years and the vicissitudes of the world peeled away layer by layer, revealing the brand-new metallic luster underneath.
But the changes to Hummer go far beyond that.
Its body structure began to become more rugged and heavier.
The already rugged lines were further enhanced, the wheel arches expanded outwards, the ground clearance was raised by a whole level, and the front of the car was fitted with fang-like bumpers that gleamed coldly under the blood-red sun.
The spiderweb-like cracks on the windshield were filled with a translucent, shell-like material that spread from the edges of the glass like some kind of growing biological tissue, eventually covering the entire windshield except for a small transparent area in front of the driver's seat.
"This..." Li Miao and Xiao Luo opened their mouths wide, their eyes filled with shock.
He thought that Cat Master's round and cute style was Wang Hu's masterpiece, but he didn't expect that Hummer's transformation would be even more thorough and fierce.
The Hummer was parked there, looking less like a vehicle and more like a crouching beast.
The car body has a deep, dark red color, not from paint, but from the metal itself, like congealed blood or rocks dyed red by the setting sun.
The two round "eyes" on the front of the car lit up automatically after the modification was completed, projecting two cold white beams of light, like a beast opening its eyes in the darkness.
[Strange object detected: Giant turtle]
[Rank: 4572]
【Characteristics: Carapace Hardening, Terrain Crushing, Energy Shield】
[Description: This is a ferocious beast clad in steel. It's not a good runner, but no terrain can stop its advance. Its hardened shell instantly boosts its defense when attacked, while its energy shield absorbs a certain amount of sequential damage. In short, it's an absolutely safe companion.]
"Giant Turtle." Li Miao uttered the name, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.
Xiao Luo walked up with him and reached out to pat the hood. The feeling was no longer that of cold metal, but a warm, almost living texture.
"Want to give it a try?" Wang Hu took two steps back, stretched his stiff body, and the fatigue on his face couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.
The two opened the car door and got into the seats.
The seat offers a significantly better sense of support than before, feeling like being gently cradled by a large, gentle hand.
The steering wheel has also changed in feel; it's no longer the cheap feel of plastic, but a smooth and warm texture similar to bone.
Li Miao turned the key, and the sound of the engine starting was much deeper than before, like a beast making a gurgling sound deep in its throat.
With a light touch on the accelerator, the giant tortoise lunges forward, and the acceleration is at least 30% stronger than before.
The suspension system has also improved its ability to filter out road bumps; minor vibrations are completely absorbed, leaving only large undulations to be transmitted into the cabin.
Li Miao circled the camp once, and when he returned, the expression on his face had changed from excitement to fascination.
The interior space of the same carriage has also changed significantly, closely matching their requirements.
Two small single beds are more suitable for long-distance migration, and the other spaces in the carriage have also been adapted to meet the needs of migration.
The two still need to get to know the new car little by little.
"Uncle Wang, you're amazing." Li Miao gave a thumbs up, his tone full of admiration.
The team members all gathered around "Cat Master" and "Giant Turtle" in amazement.
Tashan squatted beside the "giant turtle," his large palms gently stroking the steel-like paint, his eyes filled with longing.
He really likes it.
"Damn it, I don't know if I'll make it in time to go out and look for the strange creatures?" Tashan said.
His biggest weakness is his lack of mobility; unlike Su Su and Xu Si, he can maneuver with ease even when traveling hundreds of kilometers ahead.
His hunting trips are unpredictable, and he spends most of his time on the road.
This is undeniably a rather sad thing.
This is also because the sequence cannot be changed.
Jiao Jiao jumped down from the top of the chariot, circled around "Cat Lord" twice, her little face full of envy.
He clearly preferred "Cat Master" to the more favored "Giant Turtle".
"One day I'll get myself a weird item dropped, and then Uncle Wang can modify my car too." She clenched her little fist, making a solemn vow.
Fu Xiaojian stood on the outside, holding a teacup, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.
Both of these unusual vehicles are ranked around 4,000.
This might not have been much before the apocalypse, but in the present day, it is a fortune that would make any caravan envious.
He looked at Wang Hu, his gaze now more serious.
"Old Wang, you've worked hard. Take a rest for a while. Don't rush the rest of the rare items. Let's get you into top condition first."
Wang Hu nodded and stretched his stiff shoulders and neck.
Forging these two wondrous vehicles certainly consumed a great deal of his energy.
But there was no weariness in those eyes at that moment, only a lingering light of unfinished business.
However, he chose to follow the advice and did not take action at this time.
State of mind is one thing, and conception is another.
Even though he is not far from Sequence 3, being impatient for quick success is not in his nature.
Seeing that Wang Hu had no intention of making any more strange objects, everyone had no choice but to focus their attention on the chariot where Fu Ruoxue was.
Only four of the rare items remain, and it's unlikely they'll end up in their hands.
But potions are different. With so many strange drops, they think it's quite possible that everyone could get at least one basic enhancement potion.
The chariot's tightly closed doors kept everyone's curiosity at bay.
Inside the tank.
Fu Ruoxue sat cross-legged in the narrow passageway, with four carefully selected, bizarrely fallen items in front of her.
She placed the "Brain Stagnation" item in the very center. The dark green gland surface had fine golden patterns that glowed faintly under the cold light of the emergency light, like a sleeping heart.
She closed her eyes, her breathing slow and deep.
The characteristics of the Pharmacist sequence have been fully activated, and she can clearly perceive the energy structure inside each of the strangely dropped items in front of her—those complex, twisted, labyrinthine molecular chains that pulsate slowly in the darkness.
"The difficulty in making awakening potions lies not in purification, but in 'awakening' them."