Chapter 493
Chapter 493 - Eight Treasure Crab
Su Ming was genuinely moved, to tell the truth. But that sentiment wouldn't last. He walked over to a nearby parking lot, intentionally leaving his car two blocks away, necessitating a 100-meter walk.
Afterward, he drove toward the city center, passing his parents' neighborhood along the way. To his surprise, he saw his parents, hand in hand, smiling and walking purposefully in one direction. Su Ming was taken aback.
He quickly realized they were off to see a movie. They had only been in Eastsea for a couple of days and had already gotten to know their way around impressively well.
Shaking his head with a smile, Su Ming pressed the accelerator and zoomed off, turning heads as he went. Before long, he was back at his place.
He parked, entered his home, and changed into shorts, a T-shirt, and canvas shoes. Then, he made a beeline for the aquatic product area, eager to check on the Eight Treasures Crab.
Arriving at the small cabin next to the area, he changed into a raincoat, grabbed a bucket in his left hand and a net in his right, and waded into the water. The chill of the late autumn water made him shiver immediately. He was thankful for his clothing; direct contact with the water would have been unbearable.
The Eight Treasures Crab seemed to recognize Su Ming, approaching him with an unexpected friendliness rather than fleeing. They had grown significantly larger. Once composed of various beans, the crabs now appeared somewhat odd, assembled entirely from grapes.
Su Ming blinked in astonishment, set the net aside, and gently picked up a crab. He examined it closely; the crab was entirely grape-made, from its body and legs to its pincers, with larger grapes forming the body and smaller ones for the legs. He wondered if such a creation was edible and, if so, how it would taste. As he pondered, the crab unexpectedly fell apart in his hands.
Countless grapes scattered in an instant, floating on the water's surface.
Su Ming reached out and picked up a grape.
He examined it under the moonlight and found it surprisingly attractive.
Su Ming pondered, “Should I taste it? It's been a long time since I've had grapes.”
Just as Su Ming was about to pop a grape into his mouth, he heard a voice in his head.
“Congratulations on acquiring the Extraordinary Fart Pill. Would you like a silent, odorless fart? Perhaps a stinky yet silent one? Or are you in the mood for a fart that's both loud and smelly? With the Extraordinary Fart Pill, you have a variety of farts to choose from, one of which is sure to meet your needs.”
“Please be aware that after consumption, you will experience 12 hours of continuous farting. This effect is exclusive to you. If someone else gets their hands on it, the pill will lose its potency.”
Hearing the internal prompt, Su Ming froze.
He cautiously removed the item from his mouth.
Upon closer inspection, he realized these were not ordinary grapes.
They were encased in a soft plastic film with a crystal-clear liquid inside.
Su Ming mused, “This could be somewhat useful.”
“Yuvyuv, do I need to consume the whole thing for it to work, or will just a bit suffice?” Su Ming inquired mentally.
“Just a drop will do the trick,” Yuvyuv responded.
Su Ming mulled it over.
He decided to save some, thinking it might prove useful later.
Su Ming examined the Extraordinary Fart Pill closely.
There were three sizes available.
He picked up the largest one and scrutinized it, noticing an ‘S' marked on it.
Su Ming blinked, a realization dawning on him.
Next, he picked up another and saw ‘SS' inscribed on it.
His hunch seemed correct. Picking up yet another, he found ‘SSS' written on it.
Gamers knew that SSS represented the highest tier.
Meaning, this one had the most potent effect.
Su Ming set aside the smallest grape and exchanged the rest for points.
In total, there were eight Eight Treasures Crabs, each with 20 tiny grapes.
In the end, he had amassed over 300 grapes.
Su Ming kept just ten small grapes for himself and converted the rest into points.
“Host, congratulations on the successful point exchange. You've earned 780 points!”
He felt that the number of points he received was quite substantial.
After emerging from the water, Su Ming checked his phone. If his memory served him right, the equipment in the aquatic product area could be upgraded to Level Four.
With such an upgrade, the aquatic product area would be the first to reach Level Four for both huts and equipment.
However, Su Ming noticed that the upgrade button was grayed out.
“Master, the total level of each area cannot exceed the level of the farm.”
It took a moment for Su Ming to grasp the situation.
The farm was at Level Three, meaning the combined levels of the three areas, including the plantation area, couldn't surpass Level Three.
Su Ming wasn't in any rush, so he decided to take his time and use the points later.
He stretched lazily and took in the changes to the aquatic product area.
Several upgrades had transformed it significantly.
What was once a long, muddy pool fringed with weeds had become a refined rectangular pool.
Stepping in the mud used to be uncomfortable and strenuous, but now the pool had a cement base.
It resembled less of a fishery and more of a swimming pool.
The weeds were gone, and there were steps leading into the water.
The once rickety wooden hut had been transformed into a chic dwelling.
The wood was now robust, coated with a thick layer of varnish.
Furthermore, the oxygen supply equipment had been upgraded.
The control panel had been replaced with a standalone computer, akin to the one in the breeding zone.
Inside the hut, there was a bed, a television, an air conditioner, a stove, and a full set of kitchen appliances.
He could easily make a home in this little wooden hut.
The System had not deceived him; the environment had indeed improved significantly.
Su Ming nodded in approval.
He gathered his belongings and headed back to the villa with his bag.
Upon reaching the second floor, he opened the online mall.
It was still a while before midnight, so the selection in the mall was limited.
Su Ming launched a game and settled in to wait patiently.