Chapter 111 Hummingbird! And the Auction!

This little guy is actually a drone?

Okay, I almost made a fool of myself.

Looking at the silver metal ball with two pairs of propellers popping out from above his head and floating in front of him, Chu Guang poked it with interest.

Can it also be adaptively stable?

"Interesting."

Change the propellers to wings, paint the sphere gold, and make it a little smaller, it will look exactly like the Golden Snitch in Harry Potter.

The light blue label that the system put on this thing reads the five words ["Hummingbird" drone], and comes with a long list of instructions for use.

In short, this thing can be connected to any electronic device with imaging technology and information transmission functions, and only needs to insert a thumbnail-sized plug-in.

The universal interface on the VM just matches this plug-in.

However, is this thing considered a weapon?

Chu Guang turned around and looked at Xiao Qi.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Xiao Qi said aggrievedly.

"But you didn't ask me, Master."

Emmm...

It seems so.

Chu Guang didn't blame it. After playing with the toy for a while, he continued to ask.

"What's the use of this thing? Can it shoot?"

It won't self-destruct.

If it's really a disposable consumable, that's too bad.

Xiao Qi: "Its main function is reconnaissance... It's not easy to integrate a long-lasting battery and a motor into such a small thing. It must be impossible to carry combat parts, right?"

"Reconnaissance?" Chu Guang stood next to the drone and observed for a while, "Why don't I see its camera?"

Xiao Qi continued to explain.

"The camera has been integrated with the surface material, so it is definitely invisible to the naked eye. But don't worry about the performance. Although the camera is small, it is very powerful! The 60 dot matrix camera clusters distributed on the surface of the sphere can collect 360-degree high-definition images without blind spots, even in night environments."

Although the camera is invisible, the whole body is covered with cameras smaller than pinholes. Is that what big means?

Speaking of having a camera, doesn't it mean that you can take pictures?

Although Xiaoqi can also take pictures, due to the small range of activities, at most he can stand on the sanatorium and take pictures of the players working.

With this thing, you should be able to take a lot of interesting photos. Add a little filter, and it will be a movie-level game CG.

Chu Guang touched his chin and continued to ask.

"What about the flight altitude? And the distance, working time, and... how to charge?"

Xiaoqi answered quickly.

"Charging is very simple. The drone has a built-in wireless charging port. It can automatically charge in the shelter like me, and I can also share some of my power with it."

"As for the flight altitude, it is recommended to fly at a low altitude below 100m. Although it is theoretically possible to fly hundreds of meters high, it is recommended not to stay at high altitude for too long. Working at high altitude for a long time will not only put a load on the engine, but also bring safety hazards."

"As for the distance, if there are not many obstacles, it is very useful within a range of three kilometers, but it is also not recommended to be too far away from the terminal. After all, this is a close-range reconnaissance drone. The advantages are the ultra-long battery life of nearly 12 hours and obstacle crossing in complex environments... Long-range reconnaissance is still a bit difficult."

When encountering places with many obstacles, signal transmission will be affected.

However, the control chip of the "Hummingbird" drone has an integrated automatic return program. Once the connection is lost, the AI ​​will be automatically activated to control the drone to return to the starting coordinates or the preset assembly point based on the video images and estimated routes in the cached data.

After learning about the functions of this little guy, Chu Guang reached out and took off the drone. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

If you throw the drone into the sky before a fight, it is just like inserting a real eye on the enemy's head.

You can receive videos and images through VM.

It's really awesome!

"Master..."

"What's wrong?" Hearing Xiao Qi's voice, Chu Guang looked at it curiously, "Are there any functions that haven't been introduced?"

"That... can you give it to Xiao Qi?" Xiao Qi suggested weakly, "Your VM can be directly connected to the main server of the shelter, and the pictures I see can be directly transmitted to you. If you give it to me, Xiao Qi can see farther places, and it can also help you monitor the activities of players more conveniently."

"That's a good idea." Chu Guang's eyes lit up.

This thing is useful in combat, but there are not many opportunities for me to go to the front line. In addition, the defense is now as strong as an iron barrel, so it is not that useful to have more of this thing.

It is better to use it for screen spying.

No, it should be called strategic reconnaissance!

Xiao Qi continued.

"Master, when I was helping you sort out the information yesterday, I noticed that the guard's diary seemed to mention a signal tower? If the power supply of the signal tower can be restored, it may be possible to further expand the signal coverage of Shelter No. 404."

Chu Guang placed the drone on Xiao Qi's head and continued with interest.

"You mean... the signal tower that the guard used to communicate with the survivors on the surface? I have thought about it, but according to the clues sent back by the players exploring the map, it seems that there is nothing to gain."

Xiao Qi continued.

"The function of that signal tower should not only be to communicate with the surface. According to the clues in the recording, the shelter seems to have been collecting radio signals on the ground as analysis samples for several years after the war."

"According to my speculation, this signal tower should have complete signal transmission and reception functions. Perhaps we can use it to provide information services for players' VM devices. In this way, you can issue tasks to players even in areas far away from the shelter."

Chu Guang said with a smile.

"It's a good idea, but the question is where can we find this signal tower? Do you have a map?"

Xiao Qi said immediately.

"Although there is no map, it is obvious that this signal tower is near us? If the nearby two-kilometer area has been explored by players-"

Hearing this, Chu Guang suddenly reacted.

"Street 76?"

Xiao Qi said happily.

"Well! Master is awesome!"

Indeed.

Eliminating all the wrong options, the final answer naturally surfaced.

There is a lake to the west and northwest of the wetland park, and mostly wasteland, abandoned buildings, and abandoned park facilities to the south. Further south is Bette Street and the Fifth Ring Road south of Bette Street.

As for the area to the north to the abandoned tire factory, the players of the shelter have already explored it thoroughly. The only place that has not been explored is Street 76, which is directly opposite the east gate.

Speaking of which, the greenhouse ruins seem to be at the entrance of Street 76.

The players' activity range is getting closer and closer to the territory of the mutants.

Chu Guang, looking at the map, fell into deep thought.

"Tsk."

"We have to think of a way to wipe out those green-skinned muscle guys."

...

The next morning.

The heavy snow stopped for a while, and it seemed that today would be a rare sunny day.

There was a large crowd of people at the entrance of the weapon shop.

Later players stood on tiptoe, peered through the crowd, and pulled the players next to them to find out what was going on.

"What happened? Why are there so many people here?"

"The auction at the weapon shop!"

"Auction?! When did the group fight start again? How come I didn't know?"

"It's not a group fight, it's just an ordinary auction! I don't know what's going on. It seems to be a temporary event in the game. Didn't you check the official website?"

"No! I put the helmet on my head before I took off my clothes as soon as I got home!"

"Damn, you don't take a shower?"

"Just take a shower in the morning! How can reality be as fun as the game?"

"Crazy, crazy."

Chu Guang glanced at the crowd around him. Seeing that most people had arrived, he cleared his throat, raised the bow in his hand, and said in a solemn and solemn tone.

"...This is a mechanical compound bow from the deepest part of the shelter. The legend about it...well, in fact, it has not left any legend."

"The order is not important!"

"Brand new bow limbs, shiny bowstrings, variable focal length sights with scales, and batteries can be installed to charge the pulleys with the help of electric drive! Help you to deliver a fatal blow! It is the undisputed newest product, born for hunting. The legend about it is waiting for you to write!"

"The starting price is 100 silver coins! Each bid increase must not be less than 1 silver coin!"

"No upper limit!"

No upper limit for bidding!

Exciting!

The moment the voice fell, the atmosphere on the scene instantly boiled.

"101 silver!"

"I'll give you 102 silver!"

"Fuck! You're crazy! I'll give you 110 silver!"

"I'll give you 120 silver. This bow is better than a gun. If you use a three-edged arrow, you might be able to shoot through it--"

"130 silver! You talk too much!"

"180!!"

The voice broke.

The scene was quiet for a moment.

Everyone looked at the person who was bidding. They thought it was the mosquito who never went to the front line, but it turned out to be the "only brother who was banned by the planner" on the forum-[Mole on the Run in the Canyon]

Can he use a bow and arrow?

Feeling a little embarrassed by everyone's eyes, the mole argued with a red face.

"I'm an agile type, is there a problem?"

Silence.

Under his momentum, a newbie next to him whispered something.

"No..."

"Right--"

"Hey, I'm 188, a lucky number."

"!"

The mole, who had just been proud for two seconds, suddenly turned back to look at the hand raised in the crowd. Seeing this, everyone around sighed, and Mosquito really made a move.

After the price broke 150, it was a fight between gods.

The players in the third echelon had withdrawn from the bidding, and the players in the second echelon remained on the sidelines.

To be honest, the weapons could be sold to anyone, but Chu Guang didn't want to sell them to Mosquito. This guy never used anything he bought, and hoarded them all as collections.

For example, the Scorpion submachine gun and the double-barreled shotgun dropped by the Blood Hand Clan boss, Chu Guang had never seen this guy bring out and use it.

What's the point of hoarding them!

Can they give birth or do anything else?

Just then, a big hand of justice was raised.

"200 silver!"

"Fuck?!"

"Two, two hundred?!"

Mole and Mosquito, both of them had their eyes widened instantly.

Looking back suddenly, they saw that the person who raised his hand was actually Brother Fang, who had entered the game earlier than them.

The players around were also whispering.

"200 silver for a bow?!"

"That's crazy. I can buy two guns with this money!"

"But I think it's worth it. For example, tie explosives to the three-edged arrowhead... Have you ever played the graphics card crisis? I'm talking about that."

"MMP, stop talking. I want to buy the intelligence system!"

"Woo, woo, when can I be so rich?"

Fang Chang ignored the whispers of other players and looked at Brother Mosquito, smiling embarrassedly.

"Brother, give me some face... I bought it for real use."

Among these players, probably no one is better at using bows and arrows than him.

Mosquito helplessly spread his hands and surrendered.

"We are my own people. I give up."

There is no way to not give up.

He did make a lot of money from selling wooden bows to newcomers, but his "inventions" also cost a lot of money. After buying a lot, he only had 190 silver coins left.

Mole yelled in annoyance.

"Fuck! Where did you get so much money? You must have embezzled public funds!"

Before Fang Chang spoke, Ye Shi came out.

"Hehe, do you think we don't do anything else except making bricks? Let alone other things, just the exclusive task of the brick factory, increasing the daily output to more than 5,000, there are 100 silver coins directly-"

Before he finished speaking, Lao Bai covered Ye Shi's mouth.

"Okay, okay, don't talk anymore."

Be careful not to be heard by the planner.

But even so, these 200 silver coins are actually all the savings of the Niu Ma team. The reason why Fang Chang didn't raise the sign before was actually to discuss with his teammates.

Let's not beat around the bush, he wants this bow.

His current archery hit rate can already hit a moving target from 50m away. If he can get this bow, his combat effectiveness will be directly doubled, and the team's DPS will also increase a lot!

The other three teammates also have no objections. They play other games together, and the same is true for changing games.

With the team's output increased, are they still worried about not making money?

Especially Ye Shi, who supports Brother Fang Chang the most. After all, the bolt-action rifle he is using now was the one that Fang Chang proposed everyone to raise funds for him.

Mole on the run in the canyon: "Alas, you are really rich, crying."

Fang Chang smiled and said: "I'm sorry, brother. Next time I have good things, I will definitely not compete with you!"

Mole on the run in the canyon: "I'll remember this!"

Just like that, the fight between the local tyrant players came to an end, and everyone dispersed and went about their own business.

Brother Mole still pulled the convoy formed on the forum to rush to the greenhouse ruins dungeon as he did yesterday. As for the two guys lying dead in the team, they were replaced by two newbies from the power system.

Insect system dungeons are rare and difficult for perception system players to play. Most insect system alien species seem to have their own concealment bonus and cannot be perceived at all.

The official forum has now reached a consensus that when going to this kind of dungeon, it is better to bring two more tanks than to bring reconnaissance.

If you can withstand it, you have output.

As for the Niu Ma team, Chu Guang used a drone to observe them and found that they did not stay in the brick factory, but went out of the wetland park along the north gate and went to a collapsed department store between the tire factory and the abandoned construction site.

Is there anything there?

Chu Guang was very curious, but he did not follow the drone. After all, it was more than three kilometers ahead and the signal was somewhat affected.

Anyway, they found good things, so they brought them back to themselves. When the time comes, they can look up the guide on the official website and naturally figure it out.

…

All the combat professional players went out to work, leaving only the newcomers who were running errands and the life professional players who played "Wasteland OL" as a health game.

When Chu Guang walked into Teng Teng's hut, the clever Miss Teng Teng was standing on a bench, facing a wooden board painted with charcoal, teaching three intelligence newbies how to use the leftover scraps from making fur coats to make some leather goods such as holsters and scabbards.

"...There are no two leaves in the world that are exactly the same, and there are no two furs in the world that are exactly the same. You must remember this sentence."

"If you want to be a qualified designer, you must first learn to distinguish the subtle differences between furs of similar sizes. Only after you have selected the materials can you start the next step of work."

"Do you understand?"

Teng Teng, who was standing on the bench and giving a lecture, was like a teacher in a kindergarten class.

The three players stared at each other, obviously not understanding, but still nodded in confusion.

"Got it!"

"Great!"

Seeing that her students were so insightful, Teng Teng nodded with satisfaction, patted her black hands, and jumped off the bench.

Just at this time, she saw the manager standing at the entrance, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

Hidden tasks are delivered to the door? !

"Well, you guys figure it out first!"

After saying that, Teng Teng immediately went to the entrance and said excitedly.

"Dear Administrator, do you have any instructions?"

Chu Guang went straight to the point.

"The outpost base recently captured a batch of devil moth cocoons. The devil silk extracted from these cocoons is a good material. I want to ask if you have any way to weave them into usable cloth."

"Weaving?" Teng Teng looked confused. "I remember that before weaving, you have to reel silk first?"

To be honest, she doesn't know how to do it.

If it's just clothing design, such "basic" knowledge is not needed at all. Even the fur processing she is doing now, she learned it by herself through the learning materials downloaded from the Internet after playing "Wasteland OL".

Now the administrator has given her another problem.

Although it is not difficult to find some public information with the help of the Internet. But she was not sure whether the information she found would still be effective when used on the cocoons of the devil moth.

By the way, does anyone really use moth cocoons to make clothes?

It sounds very strange.

Chu Guang looked at Teng Teng and continued.

"Whether it is reeling silk or something else, I need it to become usable silk thread and cloth. If we can use these materials, we can make lighter and more durable armor, and the excess products can be exchanged for the food we urgently need... Do you have any good ideas?"

Although she was not confident, when Teng Teng learned the importance of this task from the manager, she nodded with full enthusiasm.

"Although I haven't tried it before, I think I can give it a try!"

As soon as the voice fell, a task pop-up window appeared on her VM.

[Mission: Textile Crafts]

[Briefing: The outpost has obtained a batch of devil silk, which are all high-quality materials, but if we want to turn these materials into silk thread and cloth, we must first solve the problem of production tools. ]

[Requirement: Make a spinning machine and a loom. ]

[Reward: 100 silver coins]

[Note: Although a manual spinning machine and a loom are enough to complete the task, if you can combine the current needs of the outpost to make a production machine with better performance, it may trigger additional hidden rewards. ]

100 silver coins!

When seeing the task reward, Teng Teng's eyes instantly turned into the color of silver coins.

Especially the note at the end.

If you can make a production machine with excellent performance, it may also trigger additional hidden rewards!

"Don't worry, respected administrator!"

Teng Teng poked the VM screen with his index finger, raised his head excitedly, and continued with a solemn oath, "Teng Teng will definitely not let you down!"

"Well, please."

Chu Guang nodded with satisfaction.

If he had to figure out these troublesome things by himself, he would have to figure out the steelmaking alone until next year.

But with these hardworking and brave little players...

Chu Guang suddenly felt that life in the wasteland was not as difficult as he had imagined.