Adjusting Item Attributes

"So, I've got a system that can adjust item attributes, and that interface I just saw was for the attributes of the model aircraft I assembled?"

Chen Yi shifted his gaze to the other two model aircraft.

As expected, strange interfaces popped up for all of them.

The interfaces were identical except for slight variations in the displayed attribute values.

"Adjusting. Not adding points."

"This means I probably have to subtract from other attributes first, then add them to the ones I want."

Chen Yi pondered for a moment. Instead of rushing to adjust, he went and drew all the curtains, then locked the room door from the inside.

Since this was his first time adjusting attributes, he had no idea what anomalies might occur when the system made adjustments.

Being cautious, closing the door and drawing the curtains was basic procedure.

"Energy, speed, and stability – I'll need to actually test fly them to see how these three attributes change. Only strength can be judged by eye and touch. I'll reduce strength a bit first!"

Swish!

A seven-colored glimmer flashed.

The model aircraft's shell seemed to age thousands of years in an instant, becoming dull and oxidized.

Chen Yi gently bent a wing.

Crack.

The model, originally printed with a high-molecular polymer material that was tough and elastic, capable of bouncing back unharmed even when thrown on the ground, instantly became a broken-winged angel.

Chen Yi opened the cabin to inspect the motor, battery, and engine module. There was no change whatsoever inside.

[Item: Handmade Aircraft Model]
[Attributes: Energy x7.3, Speed x4.2, Stability x4.6 (-3), Strength x1.3]
[Consciousness Wave: 2989]
[Adjustable Attributes: 1 (Different items anchor different quantum domains, attributes cannot be shared)]
[Note: This is a toy aircraft model with a crude design, inferior materials, and damaged wings!]

"The evaluation changed, and my consciousness wave decreased by 100.

It seems adjusting attributes requires the observer's consciousness wave as payment.

Stability has a (-3) status, which is probably related to the wing being broken."

Chen Yi noted these discoveries in his mind. He used strong glue to reattach the broken wing, then added the subtracted attribute back to strength. Next, he reduced energy by a point and added it to strength as well.

The seven-colored glimmer flashed again.

The previously dull and oxidized model aircraft shell instantly looked brand new, with a metallic sheen on its surface.

[Item: Handmade Aircraft Model]
[Attributes: Energy x6.3, Speed x4.2, Stability x4.6, Strength x3.3]
[Consciousness Wave: 2689]
[Adjustable Attributes: 0]
[Detected an attribute exceeding initial value, would you like to read information? Yes/No!]
[Note: This is a toy aircraft model with a crude design and stable materials!]

"My consciousness wave decreased by 300. It looks like both adding and subtracting attributes consume consciousness wave. So, one add and one subtract, the cost to adjust one attribute is 200 consciousness."

"Also, the strength attribute increased, and there's an extra read option."

After noting the discoveries from this adjustment, Chen Yi selected "Yes."

Boom!

His head roared.

Countless pieces of information surged from the depths of his mind, which Chen Yi then understood and mastered.

It took Chen Yi about ten minutes to roughly digest the information that appeared in his mind.

This was the structural information, composition ratios, manufacturing process, and some underlying fundamental principles related to a certain molecular polymer material.

"Could this be information about the shell material after the model aircraft's strength was increased?"

Chen Yi's eyes widened. He took out a small hydraulic shear and cut off a piece of the wing from the adjusted model aircraft. Then, he turned on some testing equipment on his workbench.

After more than half an hour of experiments and tests, Chen Yi obtained the performance parameters of this new material.

"Melt index matches, tensile and flexural parameters match, heat distortion parameters match, density parameters match."

He compared each performance parameter one by one.

With each parameter that matched, Chen Yi's voice rose a notch.

"It all matches!"

"It's real, this is the genuine manufacturing process and fundamental principles of the shell material!"

Chen Yi shouted excitedly.

As a model aircraft shop owner who had been through thick and thin for several years.

Chen Yi knew very well the importance of high-performance materials for various products.

This could not only revive his model aircraft shop but even lead to the creation of a top-tier high-tech materials company.

"Since improving the strength attribute grants upgraded material processing.

Does improving the energy attribute grant higher-density energy technology, and improving the speed attribute grant stronger engine technology?"

Chen Yi's thoughts wandered as he looked at the remaining 2689 consciousness wave points, with 13 attribute points still adjustable. Something seemed to dawn on him.

"My turbofan project is saved!"

"Who plays with ducted fan model aircraft? Even dogs don't!"

"Real men play with turbofans!"

With that thought, Chen Yi dropped the model aircraft in his hand and went downstairs to the first floor.

"Xiaoyu, have you finished the inventory count?"

Before even reaching the first floor, Chen Yi's voice called out.

"I finished half an hour ago.

You said earlier not to disturb you on the second floor unless it was urgent, so I didn't send it then."

Qin Xiaoyu, who was cleaning the shop, put down her broom and went to her workstation computer. "I'll send you the data now."

"No need, just send it directly to Old Zhang. Have him give me an estimate, and he can come pick up all the ducted fan model aircraft inventory tomorrow to clear it out."

Chen Yi, now completely focused on turbofan model aircraft, didn't pay any attention to the parts inventory for the ducted fan models, indicating they should be disposed of.

Qin Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, thinking Chen Yi had decided to close the shop. She dejectedly sent the inventory numbers along with Chen Yi's request.

"Xiaoyu, where's that turbofan model aircraft I brought back last week?" Chen Yi looked around the shop, unable to find his prized possession.

"That turbofan model aircraft was taking up space outside, so I moved it into the warehouse a few days ago."

After speaking, Qin Xiaoyu suddenly realized and asked in surprise, "Boss, you're going to continue with the turbofans, not close the shop?"

"Close the shop? Why would I? We're continuing. If we don't succeed this time, we won't stop."

Chen Yi said, "Take me there, I need to get my turbofan model aircraft."

"Brother Yi, you don't need to go. I can bring it out myself."

Having received a positive answer, Qin Xiaoyu, who had been feeling down, immediately perked up. She grabbed a flatbed cart and ran towards the warehouse.

In a short while, Qin Xiaoyu returned pushing a fully metal-built turbofan model aircraft with a wingspan of about a meter and two engine nozzles under its belly.

Looking at the turbofan model aircraft, Chen Yi thought for a moment. He then went to the nearby parts shelf and found two high-speed cameras, a shielded high-power communication module, and the best-performing mainboard chip.

He then opened the model aircraft's shell and replaced these modules.

[Item: Handmade Aircraft Model]
[Attributes: Energy x7.3, Speed x2.8, Stability x4.9, Strength x14.4, Communication x12.5, Radar Imaging x6.1, Avionics x8.7, Aesthetics x6.1]
[Consciousness Wave: 2689]
[Adjustable Attributes: 0]
[Note: This is a technologically inferior, speed-limited aircraft model!]