Others try to survive on an island, I try to survive on a raft?

Chapter 66 Setting Sail, Embarking on a New Journey!

Su Jin stroked his chin, looking somewhat troubled, and murmured:

"If we squeeze in, three people can probably sleep in it, but four people would be a bit cramped."

I never imagined that even with an upgraded ship and expanded space, the resting area would still be so cramped.

Of course, this only refers to comfortable resting spaces. If you want a place to sleep, the deck and storage rooms are both spacious enough to accommodate people.

But neither of these places is ideal: the former is exposed to wind and sun, and the latter sits at the same table as a sheep.

It's not good to make things difficult for the girl, but Su Jin naturally doesn't want to make things difficult for himself either.

Just then, Shen Qiaoqiao spoke up nonchalantly:

"I'll just live in my workspace. Actually, it's not bad there. I can fold up my desk, sleep on the floor, and make a folding table. Of course, I have certain conditions."

Su Jin raised an eyebrow with interest and asked curiously:

"Oh, tell the old man about it?"

Shen Qiaoqiao smiled and said confidently:

"You're going to expand my workspace later. After that, my workspace will become my bedroom, my own private room. No adults are allowed in without my permission!"

Oh, Su Jin understood.

The child has entered puberty and is going through a rebellious phase.

Everyone dreams of having their own private space and not wanting adults to intrude.

He understood perfectly, so he readily agreed.

"Sure, no problem. When the ship is big enough, we'll expand it as much as possible, enough for you to have a bed on top and a table underneath!"

"Like in college, right? Yay!" Shen Qiaoqiao's eyes lit up, and she was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

Shen Ruying looked at her daughter helplessly, but since Su Jin had agreed, she couldn't say anything.

However, it's actually a good thing that my daughter is living alone.

It used to be a single-parent family, but now, the situation is a little different.

She began to speak:

"I...actually, I don't mind squeezing in with Brother Su and you guys."

Li Yuanyuan nodded quickly and said:

"Well, I don't mind."

She actually felt that she could squeeze in with Shen Qiaoqiao.

But disturbing the little girl's private space is probably not a good idea, and sleeping with Su Jin would be quite warm.

Yes, that's right, she definitely didn't mean anything by it.

Since the girls had no objections, Su Jin naturally didn't say anything more.

"so……"

Su Jin concluded:

"The main task for the next few days is to fill this empty shell and turn it into a habitable place."

"A lot of wood is needed to make beds, cabinets, shelves, workbenches... More hay and fur need to be collected to make mats. In addition, pots and pans also need to be made by Qiaoqiao slowly."

He walked outside and pointed to the pile of supplies on his nail clipper that hadn't been packed away yet:

"Now, let's split up. I'll leave the tools you need to yourself."

He took out several brand-new stone axes, several small knives, and several rolls of sturdy linen rope, and placed them on the deck.

"Ruying, you're stronger, so take Qiaoqiao and cut down as much timber as possible on the island to make household items. Be careful and don't go too far."

"Yuanyuan... since your leg is injured, stay on the shore and sort out the supplies we already have. Think about how to arrange them to save the most space."

He looked at the three of them and said:

"I'm going to the archipelago to trade our extra tools for what we urgently need, and also to check out the situation there. If all goes well, I should be back tonight or tomorrow."

Upon hearing that Su Jin was going to the archipelago alone, a hint of worry flashed in Shen Ruying's eyes, but she didn't say it aloud, only nodding:

"Brother Su, be careful."

Shen Qiaoqiao patted her chest:

"Don't worry, sir, I'm good at making things! I guarantee I'll complete the task!"

Li Yuanyuan also whispered:

"Brother Su, I... I'll pack my things properly. Also, please be careful."

Su Jin looked at them. Although the road ahead was still difficult, the presence of this real ship and his companions who were beginning to perform their respective duties filled him with enthusiasm.

"Then I'll leave this place to you. I'll bring back good news."

He pulled the rope that tied the square sail to the bottom of the mast, and Su Jin adjusted the sail to a windward position, where it was instantly filled by the sea breeze.

The boat shuddered slightly and then began to glide forward.

Set sail and embark on your journey!

This feeling is completely different from pedaling and rowing.

When using a scooter, he needs to exert constant force, like a waterwheel driver.

Now, he only needs to stand behind the helm, feel the power of the wind coming through the sail ropes, and gently turn the helm to adjust the direction.

Propelled by the wind, the ship broke through the seawater and moved forward steadily and continuously, at a significantly faster speed.

The key is that he doesn't need to exert any effort. From this moment on, he is the happy wind man!

Especially in terms of speed, the improvement is almost enormous.

Su Jin remembered clearly that it took him about half an hour to pedal the boat from the coral reef area to the deep sea.

Now, standing behind the helm, he estimated the time and felt that less than 10 minutes had passed, yet the color of the seawater beneath his feet had changed from emerald green to deep blue.

It was three times faster than before, and the difference made him grin.

Such a huge improvement is all thanks to the sturdy sail on the mast, which is wider than the entire ship when unfurled.

Of course, this is thanks to the strong bending resistance of steel and wood as masts; otherwise, ordinary trees could not support such large sails.

Even a slight gust of wind could break it.

Seeing that the sea ahead was open and the wind was favorable, Su Jin had a wonderful idea.

"Try that trick..."

Then, on a whim, he activated the Golden Dash skill.

The moment the skill took effect, the surrounding sound of waves seemed to disappear, and the seawater was suddenly pushed aside by an invisible force.

Then, as if freed from some heavy restraint, the bow of the entire sailboat suddenly lifted upwards!

It wasn't his imagination; the ship really did become lighter and incredibly fast!

The wind whistled past his ears, making his hair and clothes dance wildly behind him.

The mainsail billowed in the wind, making an almost tearing sound, and the stern left a long white trail.

The feeling wasn't like a boat sailing on water, but more like flying close to the surface.

The seawater was no longer a resistance, but rather like a smooth ice surface, allowing the ship to effortlessly shoot forward in a tilted posture.

The scenery on both sides of the view rushed past quickly, and in just ten seconds, the boat covered a distance that would normally take several minutes to traverse.

The skill effect ended quickly, the ship dipped slightly, and returned to its normal sailing posture.

Su Jin let out a long breath, feeling that the heroic spirit in his heart had not yet dissipated, and he felt very refreshed.

He watched the white wake disappearing rapidly behind him, and then thought of the other survivors still struggling on the island, who might not even have a decent raft, let alone go out to sea.

They're probably still worried about tomorrow's fresh water and food, and anxious about the low-level sea creatures that occasionally surface in the shallows near the island.

He was already piloting a vehicle that could truly be called a ship, sailing freely with the wind, and even briefly experiencing the feeling of flying over the sea.

Go to the archipelago to trade if you want, set off to explore new seas if you want.

The freedom of movement and the sense of control that comes with speed are incomparable to what the small scooter I used to know.

"This is fucking awesome... Oh right, I haven't checked the upgrade requirements for Tier 5 ships yet!"

A twin-track sailboat...that sounds exciting.

Su Jin steadied the helm, a smile still on his face, and casually opened the system panel, wanting to see just how awesome the next level of ship would be.

The next second, he was dumbfounded.