Global Wasteland: Shelter Infinite Upgrade
Chapter 196

New Variety, Psionic Crystal Tomatoes

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"As expected, the system can decipher the encryption method of this map!"

Seeing the obvious decryption option in the upgrade path and the 200 points required, Su Mo didn't hesitate much and chose to directly remove the encryption! It's unclear how Maeda Kento obtained this map, but judging from the previous map's style, Maeda Kento himself probably didn't know what secrets this map hid.

Of course, the map's intricate patterns make it look like a mysterious treasure map from a movie or TV show, which is why Maeda Kento treasured it so much.

Based on the fragmentary information on the previous map, Su Mo didn't understand what kind of disaster had happened to this precious Satellite Base, but the launch capsule that might still be intact was worth the price!

Satellites! With this behemoth, the mysteries of the wasteland will be unveiled, and information from thousands of miles away can be detected without leaving home! Sensing Su Mo's wishes, the system acted swiftly, deducting 200 Survival Points and beginning to quickly erase the mark.

I don't know what kind of encryption technology was used on such an ordinary paper map. After waiting for four or five minutes, the black ink fell off when the paper was shaken, revealing the handwriting that had been covered underneath.

These handwritings were even smaller than the previous tiny characters, Su Mo could only barely make out a few lines of text when he got very close.

"Fortunately, the person who created this map probably thought that the previous encryption would be enough to ensure security, and didn't add any more challenges later on."

After recognizing that the script was Chinese, Su Mo let out a long, relaxed breath.

Back at his workbench on the third basement level, Su Mo turned on the light and began to carefully examine the newly appeared characters under the light.

"The Super Vision Eye ' project has reached its third phase. The first and second phases have been successfully launched, and the flight attitude and propulsion efficiency are good."

"The first-stage rocket successfully reached the stratosphere, passed through the mesosphere, and was approaching the edge of the atmosphere when it encountered some kind of 'resistance.' The Game Panel prompts that you are entering the next area."

"Need????"

"The Signature of the Gods???"

"During the launch of the second-phase rocket, it entered the stratosphere, was detected as lacking a signature, was denied entry, and exploded on the spot."

"Remember, remember, before accumulating 'divinity,' preserve the last Fire Seed Three. Do not impulsively launch it directly."

Aside from a few difficult letters whose meanings were unclear, Su Mo read out all the Chinese characters he could understand, ultimately arriving at a completely incomprehensible message.

"The Signature of the Gods, the Next Region, the Fire Seed Three?"

What does it represent?

Finding a new notebook, Su Mo slowly wrote down the three key words on the paper, carefully considering the profound meaning they conveyed.

If the person who drew this map is correct, a total of three rockets were manufactured and launched in three phases to increase the margin for error.

The first one exploded at the edge of the atmosphere, and the second one exploded directly in the stratosphere. The explosions were shorter than the first one, but the message was the same.

Signature of the Gods is required! "Does this mean the sky or outer space is some kind of divine territory, and humans need permission to enter?"

He chuckled mockingly, thinking of the fate of the Tengu Pseudo-God Su Mo, and felt no reverence whatsoever for the so-called god.

Even his own Oreo are now considered gods!

"If I can get to this base, perhaps I can use the system to discover more things they haven't seen, and maybe even successfully launch this rocket satellite after meeting the upgrade requirements!"

The road ahead is long and arduous. Thinking that the Satellite Base is still nearly 10,000 kilometers away, Su Mo bit the end of his pen and wrote down the distance and direction again before putting the paper away in the dark compartment of his workbench.

On the way to pick up his sister, he only needed to change direction slightly to reach this Satellite Base.

With the intention of killing two birds with one stone, Su Mo naturally wouldn't let go of this place that might be hiding a great secret.

"No rush. We need a suitable opportunity. I need at least 30,000 to 50,000 Survival Points before I can repair the supporting facilities!"

"As for picking up my sister, we need to plan that carefully. It would be best to wait until after this Welfare Disaster and when the shelters have a large amount of supplies before setting off!"

Putting all his doubts about the Satellite Base behind him and feeling his head finally clear, Su Mo strode up to the second floor with light steps.

Under the sunlight in the Breeding Room, Oreo and Big and Little Spark happily played around the Culture Medium.

Seeing Su Mo come up, the three little ones ran over affectionately, especially Oreo, who tugged at Su Mo's trouser leg and kept looking at the Culture Medium with his dog head.

"Good heavens, so eager to please, so they're actually after my tomatoes?"

The tomatoes hanging on the Tomato Seedlings are already ripening, with most of them green but occasionally one or two already turning red.

Seeing the three children's expectant eyes, Su Mo thought for a moment and, feeling a bit greedy himself, grabbed the three best-looking tomatoes and picked them off.

Purely natural, pollution-free tomatoes grown without any fertilizer release a fresh, plant-like fragrance as soon as they are separated from their stems.

Matching these pleasant fragrances were also game prompts that suddenly appeared before Su Mo's eyes.

[Record]: Player "Su Mo" has successfully cultivated a new Solanaceae plant. Horticulture skill level has automatically advanced to Beginner. Keep up the good work! [Record]: Player "Su Mo" has successfully cultivated an Excellent-level Tomato plant. Horticulture skill level has automatically advanced to Advanced Beginner. Keep up the good work! [Record]: Upload new Solanaceae attributes? Uploading attributes will grant free testing and a "New Continent" reward.

Three game hints came one after the other.

Looking at the unripe tomato in his hand and then at the prompts on the Game Panel, Su Mo suddenly felt as if he had found something he had been searching for everywhere without any effort.

"Hahaha, after being irrigated with Psionic Water, could this tomato really become a spirit?"

With a thought, I clicked the confirm button, but before the game could even scan the new tomato attributes, the New Continent reward was already delivered.

[High-Nutrition China No. 1 Tomato Seeds (Excellent)]

[Description]: A tomato variety with a relatively long growth cycle, bred by???. It boasts excellent taste and water retention, and provides most high-grade nutrients, making it a very valuable resource in the post-apocalyptic wasteland. [Supply]: 5000 seeds

"Rewarding old tomatoes with the development of new tomatoes, is this some kind of nested doll system?"

Looking at the attribute panel, Su Mo complained, but he was secretly delighted.

Based on a tomato density of about 3,000 tomatoes per acre, these 5,000 tomatoes can plant about two acres of land!

As for the output, that's even more terrifying. If nothing unexpected happens, around 15,000 jin should be a fairly accurate figure.

"No, this time I need to plant more tomatoes on my Black Soil and find a way to preserve them. These nutritious tomatoes are simply unbeatable!"

After calculating the appropriate figures and profits, Su Mo made a decisive move and immediately abandoned a portion of his Spring Wheat quota, switching to planting Tomato Seedlings instead.

At the same time, the game's scan for the new seedlings popped up, and just looking at it, Su Mo felt like he had stepped in dog poop.

[Psionic Crystal Tomato (Excellent to Superior)]

[Description]: A new variety cultivated by the junior- Advanced Gardener "Su Mo". The tomatoes have not yet reached maturity, so the grade has been downgraded from excellent to superior. However, more than 80% of its powerful effects have been preserved! The psionic tomato is rich in more than 95% of the nutrients needed by humans. Eating one has incredible effects. However, due to its difficulty in cultivation and the need for continuous irrigation with corresponding "Psionic Water" and seedling cultivation with "Crystal Fertilizer", its planting value is not high.

[Special Functions]: Highly Nourishing: Psionic Crystal Tomato are rich in nutrients needed by the human body, relieving physical and mental fatigue. Water: The juice encased in the tomato contains a small amount of Phantom Energy; just one a day can meet 30% of the body's daily water needs. Lightness: Insufficient rank, locked. "Hiss, the tomatoes I cultivated myself are actually much more terrifying than the high-nutrition tomatoes rewarded in the game!!!"

There is a world of difference between high-quality Tomato Seedlings and ordinary ones.

Even if the latter is carefully cultivated and bred, its rank is completely suppressed due to its special abilities.

"Unfortunately, just as the attribute description says, I'm probably the only one who can cultivate such Tomato Seedlings, and the scale of cultivation will always be limited by my Psionic Water production!"

Shaking his head, Su Mo glanced at the two tanks of Psionic Water that were already filled, and still felt a sense of "dryness".

He lowered his head, placed a tomato in front of the Big and Little Spark, and gave one to Oreo all to himself. Seeing the three of them drooling, Su Mo smiled, brought the tomato close to his mouth, and slowly bit a small opening.

In an instant, juice gushed out from the small opening, splashing into the slightly dry mouth and gently moistening it.

Sweet! Fragrant! And with a tangy aftertaste! These are the three complex flavors that come through when you put Psionic Crystal Tomato in your mouth.

It's sweet at first, but not cloyingly so; if you savor it carefully, you'll find it so delicious you'll want to bite your tongue.

Before the aroma could fully develop, another mouthwatering sour smell wafted over, making one eager to take a second bite and continue savoring this hard-won delicacy! In no time, before Su Mo could even process what this Psionic Crystal Tomato was all about, the tomato in his hand was already gone.

"It smells so good! If tomatoes like this were on Earth, I bet a lot of people would buy them for ten thousand dollars each. This is beyond the conventional understanding of deliciousness!"

On the floor, Oreo was still licking the remaining juice, while the Big and Little Spark were happily squinting, enjoying the last little piece.

The Psionic Crystal Tomato has broken through racial barriers, captivating everyone from humans to animals with its superb flavor.

"By the way, if tomatoes have such amazing effects, does that mean my cabbage and garlic can also have their properties checked?"

With a pleasant surprise, Su Mo touched the cabbage and garlic sprouts, and sure enough, the game notification sound continued to ring out melodiously!

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