Chapter 465: Electricity and Light!
Chapter 465: Electricity and Light!
Early on the second day, Lindsey completed his morning study and workout routine and headed to the backyard to tinker with the materials he had gathered the day before.
He had to investigate the Fallen Artist, but before that, he needed to process these collected materials, as the skills of a Game Player were the foundation of Lindsey's strength.
"First up, the Abyss Cluster Algae."
"After decomposition, this material can yield three items."
Lindsey began working at the alchemy potion preparation table.
He placed a clump of Abyss Cluster Algae into a beaker and infused it with Essence.
A few short minutes passed, and an unpleasant odor filled the air.
Before Lindsey appeared a basin of pale yellow gel, a portion of gray liquid steaming with heat, and a bundle of yellowish silk threads with a pungent odor.
[Material: Electrolytic Gel]
[A versatile chemical material.]
[Basic material, low value.]
First was the most abundant material, a full basin of electrolytic gel, and Lindsey checked the synthesis formula:
"It can be used to make glue, plastic, electricity... batteries!"
Ignoring the preceding miscellaneous options, Lindsey's gaze fixed on the last one.
[1 Electrolytic Gel + 1 Wood + 1 Copper Ingot + 1 Zinc Ingot + 3 Seawater = Seawater Battery]
"..."
"Shouldn't we manufacture a steam engine first, enter the Steam Age, and then progress to the Electric Age?" Lindsey quipped, blinking.
But then he reconsidered; in the survival game, technological advancement wasn't strictly sequential.
The real challenge lay in acquiring materials.
And the difficulty of obtaining Abyss Cluster Algae—
"Now that I think about it, it's indeed not easy."
Lindsey nodded slightly and continued studying the synthesis formulas.
If he replaced the zinc ingot with magnesium metal, he could enhance the battery's effectiveness by one level.
"But I don't have that requirement for now."
"After all, once the battery is made, it will be integrated into the player system."
Zinc and copper, these two minerals, weren't rare. He could find them in any store in the City of a Thousand Sails.
Lindsey decided to step out of the shop, summoned the stone statue, and asked it to run an errand for him, offering five gold coins.
He turned back to the backyard, continuing his research on the remaining materials.
[Material: Deep Sea Hydrothermal Liquid]
[A wondrous liquid containing subterranean thermal energy. When making fire-attributed potions, adding this liquid enhances the potion's effect; it can also be used as a basic synthesis material.]
[Rare material, moderate value.]
"Since the Abyss Cluster Algae I dug up was obtained near a hydrothermal vent, not a cold spring—so the decomposition yields this liquid?"
Lindsey continued checking the synthesis formulas.
[1 Deep Sea Hydrothermal Liquid + 1 Glass Bottle + 2 Fire Tongue Grass + 1 Copper Ingot = Hot Spring Potion]
[1 Deep Sea Hydrothermal Liquid + 1 Glass Bottle + 1 Fat + 1 Explosive = Potent Incendiary Bottle]
[1 Deep Sea Hydrothermal Liquid + 1 Sharp Jet Sword + 1 Advanced Fire Attribute Gemstone = Lava Jet Sword]
...
"Oh?"
Lindsey noticed the third synthesis formula. The Sharp Jet Sword was precisely the weapon that could be crafted from Pressure Sea Stone!
Two materials from similar origins, and their synthesized items could further enhance each other! Lindsey immediately turned to the Ironwood tree in the yard.
"In about three more days, new advanced ore will be produced!"
"..."
[Deep Sea Hydrothermal Liquid] research complete.
Lindsey's gaze fell on the last material he had gathered.
[Material: Sulfurized Fiber Body]
[A versatile chemical material.]
[Basic synthesis material, moderate value.]
As usual, Lindsey checked the synthesis formulas.
In the long list of synthesis options, he directly locked onto one item.
[1 Sulfurized Fiber Body + 5 Copper Ingots = 100 Premium Wires]
"..."
A unique situation was unfolding, understandable only to Lindsey.
Wires! Batteries! Just one power-generating device, and a basic electrical system could be operational!
Although against Awakened beings, electrified facilities offered little advantage.
But for Lindsey, who possesses memories of his past life, this was undoubtedly a significant event that filled his heart with yearning.
"If we're talking about generating power, it's definitely a generator," Lindsey began, following his usual train of thought about power generation.
But soon, he shook his head, "No, this is clearly a game skill, I can definitely approach it differently!"
"For power generation—what's the material for solar panels? Monocrystalline silicon? So I need quartz and charcoal!"
"In that case, let's start by crafting a blast furnace to refine the materials!"
Lindsey had previously crafted a smelter and a glass furnace, which he used to refine metal and glass.
For refining such special materials, a new blast furnace was necessary.
This was relatively simple.
[1 Campfire + 50 Clay + 10 Brick Blocks + 5 Special Metal = Blast Furnace]
Lindsey had all the required materials.
He immediately proceeded with the synthesis, crafting a blast furnace resembling a taro, which he then installed in a corner of the courtyard.
Afterward, he added fuel and materials to the furnace.
The flames inside the blast furnace ignited automatically, and the refining process began above.
Taking advantage of the time it took to prepare the materials.
Lindsey also synthesized [Deep Sea Cluster Algae] into [Deep Sea Paint] and created [Ocean Oath Potion].
[Paint: Deep Sea Paint]
[Coating surfaces with this paint provides excellent waterproof and pressure resistance; it can also be used as a pigment.]
[A special paint with moderate value.]
[Potion: Ocean Oath Potion]
[After consumption, it permanently enhances physical qualities and increases pressure resistance. Within three hours of drinking this potion, the body's pressure resistance is significantly boosted.]
[A decent potion, Ocean Friends will surely appreciate it!]
"..."
Lindsey tinkered with his creations in the backyard.
The entire day passed by in this manner.
When a customer arrived, he rushed to the front desk to attend to them, and when he had free time, he returned to the backyard to continue his work.
As the sun set and the night sky enveloped the city, the roof of Lindsey's shop was covered with brand-new solar panels, connected to a battery box installed in the warehouse via wires.
During the day, sunlight would power the batteries for storage, ensuring a continuous supply of electricity even at night or on cloudy days.
However, due to the limitations of the materials at hand and the real-world environment,
Lindsey couldn't do much at the moment.
He buried the wires in the walls, providing electricity to the house and garden.
The ordinary workbench was also replaced with a precision workbench powered by electricity. To process items like iron ingots into precision parts, Lindsey could save on source materials and have this electricity-maintained system handle the production.
"I want light!"
In the night garden, Lindsey flipped the light switch.
"And so, there was light..."
Electricity surged, and the light bulb glowed, casting a white veil over Lindsey's face.
The night in Thousand Sails City was illuminated.
But the light here was mostly from the city's lamps, and it was completely different from the illumination provided by these electric lights.
When this light from technology shone on his face.
Lindsey's heart swelled with emotion, and he almost felt like tears were welling up.
But when he wanted to share this excitement with the person beside him.
Lindsey looked to his left, where the plants in the garden grew quietly, and to his right, the Red Sea water flowed within the city.]
And beneath Lindsey's feet.
The shadow cast by the electric light was just me.
"..."
Disappointment? Loneliness? At this moment, Lindsey himself struggled to describe his feelings.
He raised his head, feeling as if a familiar figure was hidden within the light.
And so he stood there for a long time, then moved to the fishing platform, gazing at the illuminated sea and daydreaming.
Earth? Anvil Village? Hidden Borderland?
Lindsey felt homesick.
But he didn't know which home he was longing for.
(End of Chapter)
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