owlsbooks Chapter 80 My island is so big!
Chapter 80 My island is so big!
Since I'm going to spend money on it anyway, I'll definitely give Vans a try.
However, out of trust in the Creator and Rosie, and also to earn a good impression, he paid first.
Then, Rosie and Vicky spent some time fast-forwarding time for Vance.
Two hours later, he led the equally bewildered Mina and Rocco out of the Vision Shop.
"I've been staying up too late these past few days, and I actually fell asleep without realizing it. I even have a stiff neck," Vance muttered, rubbing the back of his neck.
"The creation machine is quite nice; they even arranged a VIP lounge for customers..."
He turned to the students and said, "You should go back to your dorms quickly, we're about to sink into the sea."
Even though it wasn't evening yet, the sky above the academy was already incredibly dark, with only the magic lamps emitting a soft glow.
Vance, however, felt a bit cold.
Looking out to the edge of the academy, still sealed off by the dome, one can clearly see the sea level far above one's head.
Heavy and oppressive.
"Time is running out." He shook his head, banishing the confused thoughts, and unleashed amplification magic:
"Akasha is about to make a tactical dive. Students, please return to your dormitories promptly. Instructors, please conduct a headcount and manage the students on campus."
Loshi told him that while he was asleep, the water-repelling stakes had been installed as required by the instructor who had arrived.
However, he was still worried and planned to have it checked.
……
Inside the Vision Shop, Fang Qi was closing the door and working hard.
High sales volume is also a problem. I just finished making water-repelling stakes and now I have to make magic bubbles. I can't rest for a moment.
He extracted the two C-rank terms, [Isolation] and [Encapsulation], from Vicky's dowry, the "Grimoire," and applied them to the slime gel, creating a fresh blob of bubbles.
The cost is 401, the planned selling price is 700, and Fang Qi intends to make small profits but increase sales volume.
Logically, this is a necessity, so the price could have been raised significantly, but he had his own considerations.
The academy has reached the deep sea; there must be many delicious treasures there that are unavailable on land.
Fang Qi couldn't possibly go out and explore on his own in such a miserable way, so he could only rely on others to bring him new goods, which he would then buy at a discounted price.
This is where the magic bubbles come in handy.
Before other inexpensive exploration methods have been developed, mastering the magic bubble is equivalent to mastering the "right to leave"!
When others go out for a trip and come back wanting to sell their goods, driven by nostalgia and habit, their first choice will be him!
This is called seizing market share and leveraging brand power!
While Fang Qi was busy in the store, Luo Xi and Vicky were also busy hanging up banners.
Worried about being crushed into mincemeat by the water pressure? Don't panic, this will solve your problem!
Want to hunt for treasure underwater? Want to experience the thrill of gliding underwater like a bird? Come and buy now!
"For just 700 gold coins, you can get two hours of pampering care, experiencing both hydration and a snug fit—it's here now!"
"Just one standard cube, you won't regret it, you won't be cheated, and the more you buy, the more you get!"
Oh, by the way, the third point wasn't written by Fang Qi; it was Vicky's addition.
Loshi grinned as he hung up the banner, picked up his frying pan, ran over to Mr. Box, and began studying the explosive formula.
She had already come to terms with it. Rather than suppressing her talent to study that uncertain and unreliable formula, she might as well let go and explore its power.
Alchemy always leads to the same goal: a good alchemist can strike down enemies and protect teammates!
As for the high probability of explosion... she's protected by Mr. Box now, no one dares to come and fine her!
Even if it were to explode out of control, it could be disposed of in the circular corridor.
Stir-fry, flip, toss in the wok.
Great, the experiment went smoothly, ready to proceed to the next step...
Boom!
The ground shook violently, as if it were undergoing a severe impact.
Rose's hand trembled, and the wok instantly turned red. Without thinking, she reflexively opened Mr. Box's warehouse and threw the wok inside.
Before she could even close the lid, her expression changed: Oh no, I forgot Miss Slime was inside!
"Get out quickly..." Before she could finish her sentence, the wok was thrown out at an even greater speed than before.
"Oh no, my medical bills!"
Rosie's underlying code triggered her actions faster than her brain could process them; she immediately tried to squeeze into the warehouse and join Miss Slime.
Unexpectedly, with a "bang," the warehouse was pulled shut by a semi-transparent little hand.
"It's alright," Vicky's voice came through.
"Magic Reversal"
A halo of divine script appeared out of thin air and enveloped the wok.
The explosive device, which should have exploded violently, destroying the shop and leaving Rosie lying in bed, made a muffled "poof" sound.
All the magic was completely locked inside the halo.
Vicky drew a line in the air with her quill, and the halo floated to the side next to the standard cube that had run out of magic and was being retrieved by Fang Qi.
"injection"
A row of text formed a tubular magical channel, which forcibly stuffed the explosive magic into the standard cube!
Fang Qi originally planned to suck the wok in at the last moment and throw it directly into the "explosion zone" of the circular corridor.
But I really didn't expect my new Palu to be so capable.
"They both look very energetic," he complimented them.
Curious, I sucked the new block to the front of the screen.
[An unstable standard block, CCC-grade hard currency. It looks the same as a standard block, but the magic it stores is extremely unstable. It can be used as a burst of energy or as a general throwable item.]
Fang Qi understood; this was the reuse of discarded magic, which could be sold as C4 or as standard cubes.
Although it's dangerous, it's a valuable item.
Let's sell it to the players for a lower price... no, a higher price.
"Administrator, Akasha has sunk to the surface."
A puddle of Vicky emerged from a gap in the warehouse, puffed up with a "plop" into a semi-transparent humanoid shape, and then said:
"The dome will disappear in one hour. Should I inject magic to extend the time?"
Fang Qi thought for a moment: "How about... we collect the magic power in advance? Every little bit helps."
This ingenious idea amazed Vicky.
Just do it.
Click.
The dome shattered like glass, and the sound of seawater rushing in echoed through the sky.
The island shook violently, and the light dimmed instantly.
A moment later, another wave of magical energy swept across, and the pale white protective shield, unlike the dome, opened up.
Vance's slightly weary voice came through:
"The dome has broken prematurely for unknown reasons. I have deployed a protective magic array as a temporary emergency measure. All departments are requested to immediately check and activate the water-repellent devices and reassure the students."
"Professors and mentors of level seven and above are requested to proceed to the 'Horizon' to collect essential underwater supplies."
"The situation in the deep sea is unknown. Please do not go out unless necessary. Finally, I wish you all the best."
……
Shortly after the dome shattered, a figure dressed in a black robe and wearing a red half-face mask stepped out of the dark portal and hovered high above the sea.
"The signal from the No. 6 artificial god's central hub is clearly here, isn't it?" he asked, puzzled.
Things were beyond his expectations. He clearly remembered being here hundreds of years ago and issuing an order to attempt activation in the name of "Watcher X".
As I recall, this was an island...
So, what about the island?