Chapter 0003 Fine-tuning
Hehe, there are still three hundred meters to go. Once we cross the platform, we will reach the hull's crack. After entering the extensive underground caves, the sky will be high and the sea vast, allowing for free exploration. At that time, none of you will be able to find me
Time was of the essence, so I quickly stowed my belongings and hurried inside. The crystal window behind me slowly closed, and I felt countless lights surge forth from the darkness. Then, my entire body went numb, and my consciousness began to fade into a hazy state.
"Oh no, it's a sentry among the sand rats." Without further thought, Lin Xisuo raised his crossbow and shot an arrow, which pinned the sand rat to the wall with a thud before it could call out.
The entire fine-tuning process is quite mysterious, as if time has been forgotten, fatigue has been forgotten, and even the self is nearly lost, gradually entering a state of profound subtlety
Brushing off the dust from his body and taking his tattered belongings, Lin Xisuo strode forward into the darkness ahead
Soon, a faint buzzing sound followed, which Lin Xi had long since grown accustomed to
Congratulations, your answer is perfect. Please select a reward
Dangerous, the smell of blood, once leaked, will attract dozens or even hundreds of sand rats. The highest record was dealing with twenty-eight sand rats at once, which was undoubtedly a life-and-death experience. As the equipment becomes stronger and life improves, there is no need to take risks. Lin Xisuo thought this while throwing out three clumps of fuzzy mushroom rhizomes, hoping that the sand rats would be distracted by the food, allowing him to quickly advance in the designated direction without daring to delay for even a moment.
Thank you, I must hurry, as delays may lead to unforeseen changes. I quickly took out a few changes of clothes, brought along some small tools I found in the ruins, and the 'treasures' exchanged for premium mycelium, before bidding farewell to the light brain and hastily heading towards the target chamber.
Damn it, have they even brought out the village's treasure, the particle grenade launcher? I have only heard that such a weapon exists in the village at hetushu.com, but I have never seen it. From the sound, it seems to be breaking through at an incredibly rapid speed. However, no matter how fast it is, it is still like a headless fly; the greater the commotion, the more sand rats are attracted. Lin Xisuo muttered a few words to himself, stepping onto a sloped platform. Perhaps the genetic adjustment really has taken effect, as jumping while carrying a heavy backpack feels much easier than usual. Yet, no matter how fast it is, it is still like a headless fly; the greater the commotion, the more sand rats are attracted. Lin Xisuo muttered a few words to himself, stepping onto a sloped platform. Perhaps the genetic adjustment really has taken effect, as jumping while carrying a heavy backpack feels much easier than usual.
Entering the narrow room, I picked up the old-fashioned energy block and inserted it into the slot, and suddenly the light above me illuminated, this feeling is truly wonderful
The sound grew closer, and Lin Xi hurriedly threw out a clump of tuberous roots, which were the mycelial roots of the woolly mushroom that grew in the burrow. Despite its unappealing taste, it was one of the favorite foods of the sand rat
"Reward? Is there a reward to be had?" Lin Xisuo's eyes widened in surprise. Energy blocks are highly efficient batteries from the interstellar era. Over the past five years, learning from the light brain has been sporadic, with the longest gap being six months before he found an energy block. During times without energy, he could only rely on diligent review, yet achieving a perfect score is a first for him.
Chirp, chirp ... ...
"Wait a moment, gene fine-tuning? Please provide an explanation"
Hello, hello, hello, no need for warnings. Last time I closed it, I was just taking the mock exam for the intermediate course, quickly pull up the document. I don't believe that people a thousand years ago were that impressive, completing the entire intermediate course at the age of thirteen.
With no time to ask the light brain more questions, I grabbed my bulky backpack and bag and rushed outside, hoping to avoid encountering a large group of sand rats. Once entangled, even if I were not caught by the village chief, the situation would not be any better.
After three minutes, most of the energy was consumed, and the schedule finally reached its maximum value. On the left wall, a decorative crystal window was opened, revealing a corner of mhetushucom.com, inside which thousands of tiny probes made one feel a shiver down their spine
At this moment, the sand rat had already charged forward. To say that I was not afraid would be a lie. I thought to myself: "The angle is still not ideal. If I don't leave now, I will definitely be finished. I will give it my all!"
Turn on the mini spotlight and secure it to your shoulder, allowing for adjustable brightness. Although it may cause some inconvenience during movement, it is undoubtedly a powerful tool in dark environments
The optical brain begins to explain: "Human senses often create illusions; in reality, you only took 16 minutes and 37 seconds, which is exactly the average in the database. The benefits brought by genetic fine-tuning will gradually manifest within half a month. Please ensure sufficient daily exercise and diet, as this is very important"
Lin Xisuo took a few deep breaths, picked up the smallest backpack, and forcefully threw it towards the sand rat burrow, which was filled with fluffy mushrooms, letting them fight for it
The optical brain quickly began to operate, first listing countless options, then systematically negating them one by one. After waiting for most of the day, it finally responded: "I am very sorry, due to severe damage to the hull, many rewards cannot be fulfilled. Given the special circumstances, the backup plan has been activated, granting you temporary access to the highest level of authority. If you can provide sufficient energy and safely reach the designated chamber, you will be granted an opportunity for genetic fine-tuning"
Lin Xisuo remained vigilant while replenishing energy, as these energy blocks would be useful, at least alleviating the weight of his burden
Ah, I'm doomed! With a non-human scream, the figure plummeted like a meteor. After Lin Xisuo landed, he felt as if the world was spinning, and he coughed up blood profusely.
Gene fine-tuning is a quantitative treatment aimed at the protoplasm within cells, which can enhance your physical constitution with minimal risk. It is a reward for academic advancement at the Noble Academy as outlined in the First Galaxy's *Atlas*. As an inspector from the Cape Town Academy's survey ship, I am authorized under Article 360 of the Interstellar Convention to conduct gene fine-tuning for outstanding students. Please proceed to the designated chamber promptly to receive your reward
Living alone can be quite lonely, and Lin Xi's greatest pleasure is to acquire knowledge like a sponge absorbing water. In Shipwreck Village, no one understands more than he does. His ability to manufacture timed explosive devices and eavesdrop on conversations between the village chief and Wood demonstrates his exceptional skills. Of course, no matter how comprehensive the information carried by the light brain is, a thousand years of isolation can still lead to a loss of continuity, which is why there are many unfamiliar products presented by Wood. The soil ring star has long been disconnected from the outside world, and this is an unavoidable situation.
Moving quickly, I ran approximately 100 meters and suddenly stopped, where a pair of crimson eyes stood before me.
A beam of blue light swept across, and the neural interface responded in its unchanging tone of a thousand years: "Energy is sufficient, wish you good luck"
Memory retrieval in progress, connecting to simulated examination, please hold on
I felt an unbearable spiciness melting away, followed by a cool sensation spreading down my throat, to be honest, it was somewhat effective
I do not know when I walked out from the crystal window; my mind was completely blank, and it took a full five minutes to return to normal
The village chief seems determined to capture Lin Xisuo, thus deploying formidable military force, with the distant sound of intense explosions echoing.
Wow, I've gained something that can enhance my physical fitness
This sand rat, including its tail, measures a full 0.5 meters in length, with a pointed shell atop its head and sharp, short claws that exhibit considerable aggression
He blinked and hurriedly asked, "Light Brain, please display the time. Why do I feel like I have slept for a long time?"
As soon as the words were spoken, a faint sound of an explosion was heard. Lin Xisuo's expression changed dramatically; it must be that the village chief had sent someone down to the bottom of the sunken ship.
In the room, a flash occurred along with the *image* of a book, and a light screen suddenly appeared in the central position. A monotonous voice sounded: "Energy input required, the spaceship is damaged to the extent of ninety-nine percent, and cannot be repaired. Warning, cannot be repaired."
After three consecutive attempts, all resulted in failure. My palms were drenched in sweat as I made every effort to stabilize my emotions and shot out the beam once again
There were no signs of sand rat activity in the vicinity. I let out a light sigh and inserted the energy block into the slot. A light screen instantly popped up above my head, and the voice of the holographic computer sounded again: "Successfully connected to the light communication channel. Please fill the energy of this chamber to complete the reward content."
Two clumps of tuberous roots were discarded along the way. After circling a few times, I reached the target chamber. I listened for any sounds inside, holding a long-range crossbow in my left hand and a ceramic dagger in my right, and cautiously stepped inside
Lin Xisuo wiped away the sweat, patted his chest, and exclaimed: "Fortunately, our lives are tough! May my parents bless me, so that I can enjoy a life of luxury and indulgence, causing trouble for a thousand years!"
With a heavy heart, he considered turning back to choose another path, but he immediately shook his head; the swarm of rats had already been provoked, and the bottom of the sunken ship was very unsafe. After pondering for a while, he felt that using the towing beam to swing over should not be a problem, the key was to calculate the angle correctly. In order to survive, he had no choice but to make a bold attempt.
Please wait
Ten minutes later, Lin Xisuo was dumbfounded; a nest of sand rats had moved in front of him at some unknown time. He counted their crimson little eyes, which numbered as many as fifty-three pairs.
Lin Xisuo quickly packed his belongings without saying a word. He glanced at the map displayed on the screen and found that the destination was not far, and he had been there several times. Thinking that the village chief might send someone to cause trouble, he furrowed his brow and asked, "Light Brain, I have one more question. How long does gene fine-tuning take? If it takes too long, can the reward be retained and redeemed later?"
In the blink of an eye, a beam of light from https://www.hetushu.com was tightly drawn, soaring straight upwards, leaving the entire body in a state of suspension. Due to carrying too many items, a powerful inertia was generated, making the speed utterly uncontrollable
Retrieve the scattered items; the plants purchased at a high price have been severed in half. Truly, we are in the same unfortunate situation. I plucked a medicinal leaf from the broken branch and began to chew it. Now that I am injured, I will see how effective it is.
"Light Brain, it has been three months since we last met, how have you been?"
After a moment, the light brain responded: "Generally speaking, the longer the fine-tuning time, the stronger the effect. However, according to the database records, the student who spent the longest time only took thirty-three minutes, with an average time of sixteen minutes and thirty-seven seconds"
The bottom of the sunken ship is exceptionally complex, with numerous large cracks. Most areas resemble a paradise for sand rats, and a moment's carelessness could result in being gnawed upon, leaving no trace behind.
The optional rewards are as follows, based on the current condition of the spacecraft
Goodness, there is actually such a mechanism hidden here; without the guidance of the light brain, it cannot be activated at all
After lying down for a while, the anticipated gnawing of the sand rat did not occur. Struggling to sit up, I then realized that I had actually managed to swing to a safe area
Opportunities are fleeting, and I quickly turned the searchlight to its brightest setting, concentrating fully on observing the surrounding environment, estimating the general location, and shooting out a guiding beam of light
Lin Xi, filled with joy, quickly took out the energy blocks purchased from Wood and eagerly asked, "Light Brain, please check if these energy blocks are sufficient."
Sigh, I knew it! Recently, I have been too fortunate, which is inconsistent with my usual fate. As expected, I have started to encounter misfortune again, and it is quite severe.
Lin Xisuo bears no fewer than a hundred scars on his body, more than half of which were left from encounters with sand rats. Four years ago, he finally found this safe haven and has lived here until today