When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 85: How about, I become your disciple?

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: How about, I become your disciple?

When viewing this blueprint as a mechanical creation, all the problems suddenly became simple to solve.

"These two defense weak points, we can use Saltila Ore to build a new wall inside the existing one!"

An Engineering Mechanic’s eyes lit up, but her suggestion was immediately countered by Xia Li.

"Saltila Ore won’t work, as it conflicts with the material of the hidden energy pipelines inside the wall, which will definitely cause instability in energy transmission."

"Plus, we don’t have it here."

"Flash Gold Metal would be a better choice."

"Flash Gold Metal can also stabilize the transmission of energy in the pipelines."

"I remember you have some in your collection, Qu Sizhen."

The School Mechanic whose name Xia Li had just mentioned subconsciously covered her space items, wondering why her personal collection was being considered.

However, under the scrutiny of Xia Li and Brown, Qu Sizhen had no choice but to contribute her treasured collection.

Forget it, under the circumstances... she could always have Qing Lan return it to her later.

With this approach, other School Mechanics began to express their ideas. If they couldn’t change the blueprint, couldn’t they still solve the machine’s problems?

Leaving the flaws as they were could catch any invaders off guard.

Take, for instance, that hidden entrance, the part that couldn’t be completed on the blueprint; it was originally intended to connect to the shelter.

Since the shelter part was removed, it was left as is, situated next to a wall passage whose components were all part of the defense system, except it, which was part of the shelter system.

It was considered a covering door.

To modify it, they would need to redesign the metallic parts of those components, which would have a domino effect, not just a simple matter of fixing a door.

But none of them had the capability to do so, hence, the covering door had to be left unchanged.

Now, they could adequately equip this entrance with a large number of heavy weapons and mechanical creatures.

They only needed to add a small room within the corridor, which wouldn’t affect the original structural design of the blueprint but could utilize the energy pipelines planned on the original blueprint.

Deploying heavy guards turned this weak point swiftly into a trap.

Following this train of thought, all problems seemed easily solvable, and the Mechanics were bursting with inspiration.

A brand-new fourth edition blueprint was born overnight thanks to the collaborative efforts of all the Mechanics!

The most exciting part was the new blueprint received mysterious approval.

[A-Class · Golden Deep Quality · Heavy Maritime Defense Construction Blueprint]

It wasn’t until this moment that the School Mechanics had a genuine sensation.

Had they actually created a new A-Class golden quality blueprint???

Was this their doing??

Even starting from a Red Quality blueprint as the base, such an accomplishment was not something ordinary School Mechanics could achieve.

In the past, they wouldn’t even dare to dream of it!!

Everyone received a reward.

As the leader of the blueprint’s transformation, Chen Qing naturally received an extraordinary reward.

The best reward for Chen Qing, of course, would be a passive Skill Book or something related to mechanics.

However, nobody voiced exactly what they had received from the mysterious hands.

Their most crucial task now was to ensure the deployment of this defense construction.

The gratitude of the School Mechanics towards Chen Qing was indescribable; this blueprint transformation allowed them to glimpse the next phase of being a School Mechanic.

Cangming Mechanics, belonging to the sea.

This is the title that one could obtain only with mysterious recognition.

Of course, their respective schools were still retained.

Most Mechanics in the Deep Blue Sea area remained at the School Mechanic phase, with Cangming Mechanics only operating within the Scarlet Sea Domain.

Unexpectedly, they in the deep sea area were now glimpsing the path to this phase.

Chen Qing deserves all the thanks!

"Since my mentor has passed away and returned to the sea, how about, Chen Qing, I acknowledge you as my master?"

Qu Sizhen’s sudden exclamation struck like a thunderbolt out of the blue.

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After a brief silence, all the School Mechanics were in an uproar!

"Seriously, have you no shame?"

"Chen Qing is an Intermediate Mechanic, do you really think it’s fitting for you, a School Mechanic, to suggest it!"

"Exactly!"

Qu Sizhen couldn’t care less about what others were saying. Did they really think Chen Qing’s achievements would stop at being a Cangming Mechanic?

Honestly, Qu Sizhen was afraid that Chen Qing wouldn’t accept her as a student.

After all, she was the oldest and least talented among the group.

As a Mechanic without much talent, Qu Sizhen knew all too well the importance of talent.

Without talent, if she could have a good mentor, perhaps there was still a chance to break through being a Cangming Mechanic.

Unfortunately, Chen Qing naturally refused.

"Sorry, I’m not really looking to take on students. However, if it’s about exchanging ideas on mechanics, I’m always open to that."

Chen Qing rejected Qu Sizhen’s request; the relationship between student and teacher is a very solemn one.

Just like the ancient relationships between disciples and masters, it binds for life.

Chen Qing believed she was not yet capable, and even if she were, she wouldn’t entertain the idea.

While her tone was gentle, Qu Sizhen could hear an undeniable finality in it.

What a pity.

Qu Sizhen sighed silently in her heart, and upon hearing Chen Qing’s response, the other School Mechanics also couldn’t help but feel a secret regret.

Perhaps it was because they were too old.

Maybe they should look among the children in their families to see if any were exceptionally talented. The School Mechanics quietly considered this.

Being an apprentice, if not a student, would still be good.

At Chen Qing’s age and level, not to mention independently modifying an A-level blueprint, even creating a D-level Mechanical Creation on her own was somewhat challenging.

Although Chen Qing had rejected the idea of taking students, fortunately, she was still willing to continue exchanges with them.

"Let’s assign tasks."

The ever-quiet Xia Li spoke softly, sure that Chen Qing’s path wouldn’t be confined to the Deep Blue Sea area.

Even if she were to take students... even in the Scarlet Sea Domain, there were plenty of incredibly talented kids lining up to be her students.

The Mechanics immediately got serious, the urgent matter at hand was to get the defensive construction up and running.

They hoped that once the defensive work was complete, they would gain a significant amount of professional experience.

The Mechanics thought it over seriously and decided they should give Chen Qing a gift, and it had to be a substantial one.

However, before they could rummage through their Space Items for suitable gifts, Chen Qing had already picked up her tasks and left.

The more they saw of Chen Qing, the more they liked her — so composed and reliable. How was she not their student or mentor!

They needed to find a way to strengthen their relationship.

Or perhaps... dig through their younger relatives and find someone to set up as Chen Qing’s lover?

None of the partners were really suitable; perhaps as lovers at a stretch, ideally to have a child with Chen Qing’s bloodline.

In this world of the extraordinary and the mysterious, anything was possible.

The already departed Chen Qing had no idea that she was being thought of in various ways; if she did, she would definitely distance herself immediately from these Mechanics.