Chapter 507: The Approaching Storm
Chapter 507: The Approaching Storm
Lindsey gazed into the distance at the dark clouds, and in the next moment, he spoke, "Alarson, we might have to..."
"No, it's certain that we will face the master of Black Tide Island, the Fallen Artist, in our next encounter!"
Lindsey understood the situation clearly.
His relationship with Wah Wah Wah made it impossible for him to remain uninvolved and flee.
But Alarson was a friend with a strong sense of loyalty.
Lindsey didn't want to drag him into such an exaggerated danger.
"I can't guarantee your safety, so..."
"Lindsey, do you know where my left hand is?" Alarson interrupted, pointing to his empty left arm.
"This is the memento of my resistance against the evil, and I still don't regret it."
"Even if the road ahead is full of hardships, don't expect me to desert you."
Lindsey was at a loss for words.
The painter's face held a determined smile.
Lindsey didn't know how to thank Alarson for his support.
Although the Awakened's level didn't necessarily represent their combat strength,
reaching the eighth stage meant that the current situation was a true challenge to despair.
After Lindsey spoke, Wah Wah Wah's expression turned anxious and flustered:
"Lindsey, do you mean that Dark Moon is targeting me?"
"Have we fallen into her fate script?"
Dark Moon was the external title of the Fallen Artist.
Lindsey nodded:
"Remember when the Illusion Dream Crisis occurred."
"After peering into my fate, or rather, yours, and seeing the fate of Seraphina and Seth..."
Wah Wah Wah fell silent.
Lindsey approached him.
He took out the blueprints and upgrade materials, investing them into the shop, and began the upgrade.
The enemy they faced this time was an abnormal existence beyond the scope of common sense.
He naturally wanted to enhance all his abilities to the fullest.
[Shop: Lindsey's Wondrous Plant Shop]
[Level: 3 (0/3000)]
[Staff: 1/3]
[Reputation: Well-known Shop]
[Shopkeeper's Management Policy: The shop owner can monitor the shop's situation at all times, whether inside or outside the shop, and issue commands to the staff.]
[Popular Shop: Your shop is thriving. During business hours, there's a chance to attract rare customers.]
[Goods: Radiant Lung Grass, Crying Beauty, Witch's Smile, Summer Bamboo, Nine Grass, Emerald Gentian, and more...]
[Furniture: Professional Plant Shelves, Elegant Counter, Glass Showcase, and more...]
[Warehouse: Absolute Origin Ice Jade, Steel Vine Vitality Potion, Crystals, and more...]
[Basement: Empty...]
After the upgrade, the staff quota increased from one to three, and the [Shopkeeper's Note] became the [Shopkeeper's Management Policy].
Lindsey could now monitor the shop's status at all times and even issue remote commands.
Additionally, he gained a new ability, [Popular Shop].
"This..."
"It's indeed an upgrade in the business direction."
Lindsey sighed.
The shop's upgrade effect was as expected.
What he truly anticipated was the reward for completing the [Floral Extravaganza] task.
Lindsey claimed the task reward."
[Simulated Management Level: 4→5]
[Production Line: Players can set up production lines in their shops, providing energy and materials for rapid, large-scale, and low-consumption production of standardized goods.
Note: Productivity, productivity! It's the power that determines everything!]"
The effect of [Production Line] seemed similar to the [Workbench] in the [Survival Construction] module or the [Food Preparation] skill.
However, this skill was meant to liberate Lindsey's production efficiency, which was previously limited by his essence.
As long as the production line is set up within the shop, it will have an endless supply of productivity!
"But what I need right now is an enhancement related to adventuring, not this kind of production-oriented ability."
Lindsey's expression was a mix of joy and concern.
At the same time, the term 'Management Decision' began to glow on his attribute panel.
With the upgrade of the Simulation Management module, the new 3-choice effect of Management Decision also appeared.
Garbage Recycling - Players can directly exchange their items for coins.
Mysterious Shop - On the first day of each month, the Mysterious Shop will offer special items for purchase.
Employee Exploration - Send the shop's employees out to explore and gather resources.
"... "
Lindsey needed an enhancement that could be immediately activated.
After some thought, he chose the second option, Mysterious Shop, and a purchase window appeared on his attribute panel.
Mysterious Shop
2-month Products -
Craftsman Handle (5 gold coins): Increases the holder's construction range by one meter.
Cat Can (2 gold coins): Consumable, after consumption, all attributes increase by 1 for an hour.
Mysterious Seed (1 gold coin): Consumable, a seed shrouded in mist, its actual species can only be known after it is sown and germinates.
Cliff Fall Immunity (10 gold coins): Consumable, after use, no matter how deep the cliff in front of you is, you won't die from the fall.
Flower Crown (3 gold coins): As long as the flowers don't wither, the wearer's mind will be soothed.
"Not too expensive."
Lindsey bought all five items without hesitation.
All the items were exactly as described.
Among them, the Cliff Fall Immunity was a bit special. It looked like a branch from a martial arts story, where the protagonist was hanging from a cliff. As long as Lindsey broke it off, the corresponding effect would be activated.
"But these items don't enhance combat power either."
Lindsey frowned and glanced at another item in the quest rewards.
Potion: Random Teleportation Potion
After drinking the potion, the user will be randomly teleported to any safe landing spot within the current world. The potion guarantees a safe landing point but does not guarantee the advantages or disadvantages of the surrounding environment.
A moderately priced spatial ability potion.
Lindsey raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Perfect, one for each of us."
He generously distributed the potions to Alarson and Wah Wah Wah.
The former took it immediately, while the latter, claiming to be just a past time fragment, returned the potion to Lindsey.
So, Lindsey stepped into the backyard of the upgraded shop.
Will's design plans had transformed the backyard into Lindsey's ideal vision. He promptly set up the production line in the backyard, connecting it to the power system.
Buzz...
Boom... Boom...
Lindsey fed ordinary wood into the production line, and it started operating.
Every 5 seconds of power consumption resulted in the production of a resource board, with the same effect as Lindsey's craftsmanship.
However, to produce Architecture and Material Science-level boards, the power consumption would immediately increase several times! The production line was quite power-hungry, but for Lindsey, who valued Source Essence as his life, this productivity boost was undoubtedly a significant enhancement.
Moreover, as long as the power supply was maintained, this efficiency could be further improved! Boom...
At that moment, a thunderous roar echoed in the sky.
Lindsey looked up.
The sky, which had been covered in dark clouds just a few minutes ago, was rapidly approaching them at an alarming speed.
In no more than a quarter of an hour, they would be engulfed by the dark clouds, trapped in a pitch-black sea storm!
(End of Chapter)
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