DipNovel Chapter 81 Quality, Major Upgrade and Additional Entries
Chapter 81 Quality, Major Upgrade and Additional Entries
Lu Sheng hadn't studied the impact of the quality of the building materials on the finished product after the upgrade in detail; he felt that his upgrade was more like a ritual.
The common construction method of builders is to find the general materials needed, and to make up for any missing materials with the power of the Long Night.
It's similar to building a truck. You only need enough steel, but no truck is made entirely of steel. The parts that aren't steel are made up by the power of the Night during the construction process.
In this construction method, the quality of the materials used will affect the final product.
Upgrading is more like buying and selling; you use enough materials as currency to directly purchase the corresponding goods from an invisible shop.
The specific construction process was skipped, so the speed was faster than any existing builder. From this perspective, Lu Sheng felt that there would be no difference between using scrap steel and good steel.
It's like having two gold bars here; no one cares which one is cheap and which one is noble. Upgrading a system always requires steel, not good steel.
This time, Meng Lingshi transformed herself right in front of everyone. Her body disintegrated into tiny black cubes, which then reassembled into an excavator.
As the spade head reached into the truck's cargo box, it immediately unearthed a large handful of scrap steel.
Many people around were taken aback by this scene; it was the first time they had ever seen someone suddenly transform into an excavator.
Stop looking and get back to work.
Lu Sheng waved his hand, telling everyone not to worry about it. Seeing that the stationmaster had given the order, everyone continued to work, but they would still steal a few glances at Meng Lingshi, who had turned into an excavator.
An hour later, everything was unloaded from the truck, and Meng Lingshi returned to normal, stretching:
"I haven't been this active in a long time. I don't exercise much every day, and I feel like my body is about to rust."
"Don't worry, you'll have plenty of work to do in the future."
"Boss, that's a good point. You don't have to say it next time. I'm really not as passionate about my job as you think."
Meng Lingshi was speechless at Lu Sheng's words, but she also knew that her work was far from over.
"Next, we'll dig up the ground and bury the cables, right?"
When confirming the next task, she asked curiously:
"Why not just erect utility poles and run the cables overhead? It would be much easier than digging up the ground, wouldn't it?"
Personally, I can accept either method.
Lu Sheng thought about it and realized that it seemed to make sense. Although utility poles were somewhat outdated compared to underground pipe networks, they were much easier to install.
However, there are also drawbacks:
"It's highly unlikely that any more high-rise buildings will be constructed at the camp, but what if we encounter flying beasts?"
"Just build more air defense facilities. They're going to have to be built anyway. And even if you bury them underground, there won't be much fewer burrowing beasts than flying ones."
After Meng Lingshi finished speaking with Lu Sheng, she asked him about his decision:
"If you continue building the underground pipeline network, I'll go dig the soil. If you think using utility poles to support it is also a good idea, then I'll leave the rest to you."
Lu Sheng was used to changing plans at the last minute, and the camp was just a transitional phase, so he decided to judge how to build it by the cost of both.
He walked to the pile of steel next to the warehouse, thinking of the camp's electric fence, and reached out his hand. Just before touching the steel, he first saw the words:
"Construction of the solar power system is about to begin. Please select a construction plan:"
1. The underground pipeline network plan will consume 22 units of steel and 22 units of timber, and the pre-buried route needs to be excavated in advance.
2. The overhead wiring solution will consume 26 units of steel and 26 units of wood, requiring no preparation and can be upgraded immediately.
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. In the past, mainland students would probably have chosen the first option to save money.
But now, with a stable source of steel and timber, Lu Sheng is not afraid to spend a little more.
"Have you come up with an idea yet?"
Seeing Lu Sheng turn around, Meng Lingshi asked curiously.
"Got it."
Lu Sheng took out his gun and raised the muzzle to the sky:
"Now, I will show you the art of reshaping the entire camp."
boom!
After a gunshot, two beams of light rose from the steel and timber in the warehouse, flew into the sky, and then turned into a rain of light that fell down.
The people in the camp stretched out their hands, but the rain of light passed right through their bodies, as if it were some kind of illusion.
However, when the light rain falls on the building or the solar panel, the light is absorbed the moment it touches the surface.
"The solar power system is about to be completed. Once completed, it will integrate all the power supply in the camp and leave enough interfaces to facilitate the connection of new power supply facilities. All facilities in the system will be upgraded along the existing path."
This is a large-scale facility; additional upgrade options are available.
1. Smart Grid: The power supply system will allocate power resources in real time as needed, reducing camp power consumption by 30%. This control terminal can be logged in and operated on the station manager's personal terminal.
2. High-efficiency energy storage: Develop an underground energy storage warehouse to increase the storage capacity by 50%, upgrade the energy storage form, reduce the rate of natural power loss, extend the power storage time by 50%, and improve resistance to environmental changes.
3. Compatible Protocols: The stored energy is compatible with various devices without the need for additional conversion equipment, while further reducing the power consumption required to drive devices by 50%, making it more durable and long-lasting.
Previously, Lu Sheng had encountered many situations where upgrades were performed following existing paths. For example, if there were two devices, one of which had already been upgraded, the other could be upgraded directly by skipping the selection and following the same path.
This time, too, the old solar panels will be upgraded to tandem batteries, and the energy storage tanks will be upgraded to double the capacity.
On top of that, this overall upgrade brings additional keyword options.
The third entry is clearly applicable to special cases. The first entry is good, but Lu Sheng still prefers pure numerical values.
So he chose the second one.
As he made his choice, Liuguang began constructing a power supply system that would be distributed throughout the entire camp.
One by one, utility poles were erected, and cables ran through the buildings, connecting to each one. The previously scattered power supply systems were merged into one, and even the independent power supply of the watchtowers was incorporated into the entire power grid, becoming part of it.
However, the overhead wiring is not messy; it follows the utility poles erected along the edges and corners of the wall, forming a simple and clear path.
When the light faded, many people immediately sensed the change.
In Su Caiwei's room, she looked up and saw that the ceiling light, which had been repaired along with the house, was now on.
The same was true in Cheng Qiushui's room. He was with the children of the family who were exempt from the exams when the light above his head suddenly turned on, making him realize that Lu Sheng had completed the construction of the camp's power supply system.
Outside in the open space, Jiang Xin, who was sitting in the truck, had just come to his senses. He had witnessed the whole process and realized that this matter had to be reported immediately.
He keenly realized that although the camp had electricity, there were still many facilities missing, and this was an opportunity to win over the land-based students.