When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 101: The Gemstone Statue in the Central Square

Chapter 101: Chapter 101: The Gemstone Statue in the Central Square

Chen Qing’s reliability was soon known to the Gem Hunter.

As a Mechanic with exceptional talent, how could there be an opportunity for anyone to question her.

Having been through the baptism of massive A-grade defense works, Mechanical Prosthetics were child’s play to Chen Qing, even if those Mechanical Prosthetics were a brand-new creation from blueprints.

For Chen Qing, it was a breeze; she dealt with everything with ease, without a single mistake or pause, completing the whole process in one go.

"Done."

Chen Qing removed her face shield, a thin layer of sweat on her forehead.

The method Chen Qing used for the Gem Hunters’ Mechanical Prosthetics was relatively traditional, and since all the parts were crafted by Chen Qing starting from raw materials, the temperature in the workshop was slightly high.

The Gem Hunter was already drenched in sweat, almost suffering a heatstroke and passing out.

If it weren’t for Chen Qing’s timely rescue, he would have truly died.

Chen Qing hadn’t expected this Gem Hunter’s physique to be so weak.

"Go try it out."

Chen Qing picked up an ice towel next to her and wiped the sweat from her forehead, then turned to the excited Hunter sitting in the chair.

His Mechanical Prosthesis was performing quite well, D-grade, but of blue quality.

The silver mechanical texture shimmered with a faint light, and each joint moved with agility, filled with endless strength.

The Gem Hunter stared at the hand as if it were a part of his own body. With Chen Qing’s approval, he dashed out of the temporary workspace, happily showing off his new arm to his companions.

This Mechanical Prosthesis far exceeded his expectations, nearly indistinguishable from his original arm in use!

The reason for "nearly" was that it was even stronger than his original arm!

Chen Qing, dressed in work clothes, lit a cigarette and leaned against the doorway. Amid the swirling smoke, she squinted her eyes slightly, tilting her head to watch those Gem Hunters excited like children, her face expressionless.

"Next."

"Me first, me first!"

A Gem Hunter relying on crutches quickly pushed through her companions and rushed into the workshop. Although her mates cursed, none of them tried to compete with her.

Chen Qing crushed out the cigarette and turned to close the heavy door of the temporary workshop.

With the experience from before, Chen Qing’s subsequent manufacturing speed was even faster than earlier.

The brand-new mechanical leg was iron-grey, its surface covered with a layer of smooth black coating.

The leg’s joints were flexible and resilient, easily supporting his weight, and the strength was extremely fearsome.

The Gem Hunter with the new leg jumped three feet high with a single hop, inadvertently emitting strange cries that made the pirates on the nearby pirate ship turn their heads frequently.

There must be something wrong with the people on this ship.

Although the pirates cursed internally, they did not dare to approach—this ship was cursed.

Previously, another pirate boarded the ship while that woman wasn’t on board, and that pirate also mysteriously disappeared.

What’s most important is that they couldn’t find any trace at all!

Better not provoke them; they’re just ordinary pirates, not worth provoking.

By evening, Chen Qing had finished all the Gem Hunters’ Mechanical Prosthetics.

The lowest grade was D-grade blue quality, and Chen Qing outdid herself with one of the Gem Hunters, reaching C-grade deep purple quality.

"Great Chen Qing, we—"

Just as the Gem Hunters were about to speak words of gratitude, they saw Chen Qing toss a handwritten booklet to them.

"Maintenance manual, it also includes some basic part replacement guidance. You can go now."

Chen Qing didn’t listen to their subsequent pleasantries. She had heard such talk countless times before.

To be honest, aside from wasting her time, it was of no use.

"Yes, yes, yes."

Chen Qing said this, and they obediently followed suit.

They had nothing now, and all their thanks were just words. Given the chance, they would thank Chen Qing.

If there was an opportunity, after all, it was only a trade.

Upon returning to the workshop, Chen Qing didn’t rest but instead continued to make mechanical arms, a routine she had gotten used to—working day and night, sustained by recovery potions.

The mechanical arms she was making this time were tool-type, unlike the Gem Hunters’ mechanical prosthetics.

Creating entirely new mechanical creations from blueprints garnered much more experience than following existing ones.

With four or five more C-grade blueprints, Chen Qing should be close to breaking through to School Mechanic.

Unfortunately, Chen Qing didn’t have the time. Once the gem event ended completely, she would have time.

The Gem Hunters who left Chen Qing’s ship could hardly wait to head to the marketplace, ready to start buying tools, when they heard other passing Gem Hunters discussing something.

New statues had been erected in the central square of Jade Island. They were said to be of the mechanics who jointly constructed the defense against the Gemstone Hurricane that protected Jade Island and Sapphire Island.

This defense was expected to shield Jade Island and Sapphire Island from the Gemstone Hurricane for at least a century!

Among the news, they heard a familiar name.

Chen Qing.

"Is this Chen Qing the same one we just saw?" one Hunter asked timidly.

"It seems like it."

The Gem Hunters exchanged looks and immediately turned around to head for the central square.

When they saw the gemstone statues standing in the square, they were filled with regret for what they had missed.

They should have shamelessly made connections with Chen Qing when they had the chance!

They knew she was powerful, but who could have imagined she was this powerful!!

Among a group of School Mechanics, Chen Qing, an Advanced Mechanic, stood out, occupying the most central position.

Clear and unmistakable, the inscription below the statue read: Chen Qing, female, a sea wanderer by origin, an Intermediate Mechanic, the main director of the defense construction.

An Intermediate Mechanic, that was an Intermediate Mechanic!!

An Intermediate Mechanic collaborating with a group of School Mechanics to construct an A-grade giant defense system, even as the main director—how strong must her abilities be?

They had missed the chance to latch onto a golden leg descending from the sky!

Several Gem Hunters regretted not rushing back to Chen Qing’s ship to kneel and thank her immediately.

But they were clear-minded, even if they could thick-skinnedly attempt it, Chen Qing certainly wouldn’t accept it.

"My God, is Chen Qing that amazing?"

"Yes, she’s really making our Dragon Country’s survivors proud."

"Could Brother Qing be on Jade Island right now? Wow, can we ask for an autograph and a photo?"

The survivors on Jade Island had certainly taken notice of this, never expecting that one of their own would be involved.

The participant was none other than Chen Qing.

Their thoughts were similar to those Gem Hunters—they knew Chen Qing was formidable, but they didn’t realize just how formidable she was.

So cool, right?!

Chen Qing was completely unaware of what was happening outside, for it was not a matter of importance. If there was something truly significant, Superpower Vine would inform her.

Chen Qing remained fully immersed in her work with Assistant Bee cooperating. The workshop was filled with an abundance of mechanical creations.

Until a system prompt interrupted Chen Qing’s intense work.

[The Gem Sea large-scale event—Cold Moon Gem Event is about to commence. All survivors, please check the event interface.]