An Upgrade Again, Perfect Disguise!

As the saying goes, the need for comfort and curiosity are the primary driving forces of humankind.

Judging from the use of fire, the technology of making fire was something that people at that time had to develop in order to survive, which solved the most basic human need.

From a food perspective, the invention of various seasonings has solved humanity's need for delicious food.

Because manual labor is inefficient and tiring, humans invented machines to replace their hands, which not only greatly improved efficiency but also freed them from many difficulties.

Because computation was too inefficient, humans invented computers to replace the human brain and help them complete many tedious tasks.

Therefore, in this wasteland shipbuilding frenzy, when everyone abandoned the need for "comfort," the first wave of reactions was incredibly strong.

This is something that Su Mo discovered after he had slept comfortably until 2 p. m., lying in his warm and cozy bed, and after his usual browse of the World Channel.

Around seven or eight in the morning, when the villagers of Hope Village were checking their messages, they could still manage to find one or two things that were actually relevant among the complaints.

But at this time of afternoon, after the sun had been blazing, Su Mo checked for nearly twenty minutes and surprisingly, he didn't see a single decent message.

Last night I thought Sun Xian's boat with its tires and wooden sails was the most rudimentary kind, with a terrible riding experience.

"But now it seems that these large sand ships are nothing special. More than a dozen people are crammed into a space of less than ten square meters, and they can't even lie down straight to sleep. The environment is terrible!"

Just like the infamous slave trade of yesteryear, the situation for everyone in the wasteland is no better now than it was then! Or rather, it is the optimistic expectations that humanity had for the outcome of the voyage that have led to the current stark contrast, making it difficult to accept the reality.

Going out to sea on a boat is not like playing "raft survival" or simply clicking a mouse and holding a keyboard to sail the ocean.

Seasickness can really kill you! The most direct result of maximizing space and passenger capacity is a rapid decline in the riding experience.

Currently, most of the people complaining in the world chat are passengers on the sand ship.

In contrast, the raft, a vehicle formatted using the system core, highlights certain advantages and the rationale behind game choices.

With open spaces and good ventilation, the person navigating the boat can concentrate fully and immerse themselves completely in the drifting at sea.

Just like how drivers don't get carsick, this kind of mental concentration can greatly reduce seasickness symptoms, allowing one to live a normal life.

On the other hand, the sand barges were already too small, and the air in the lower watertight compartments was difficult to circulate.

In such an environment, even people who don't get seasick will feel dizzy and lightheaded after staying for a long time due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide and the reduction of oxygen.

In this situation, let alone fighting, just being able to pick up a weapon and rush out is considered good physical condition.

"No, we have to find a way to subtly ask Shen Ke about the situation on the Tundra!"

Concern leads to confusion!

After arriving on the deck, receiving Chen Shen's supplies, and confirming that everything was alright, Su Mo looked at Shen Ke's profile picture and began to mutter to himself again.

Considering that the Hope cannot be exposed at the moment, Su Mo used written questions after careful wording.

Shen Ke on the other side wasn't surprised at this moment. About five minutes later, good news came over.

Like ordinary ships, the Tundra also experienced widespread seasickness.

However, Sailing Battleship are more than ten times more stable than sand ships.

With the 150 seats reserved earlier, the Tundra has enough space and room for these "sick" passengers to rest.

In addition, because the Tundra was an official ship, they received timely notification as soon as seasickness occurred.

In the early stages, the ship's medical staff provided some treatment to all those suffering from seasickness.

Meanwhile, the entire Tundra did not raise its sails and head straight for the war zone at full speed, but instead floated slowly on the sea, allowing everyone to get used to the waves.

So, after about half a day, the Tundra was in much better condition than the ordinary shelters!

"Look into the distance, take a deep breath and relax, in the middle to the rear of the boat."

"But it would be best to find seasickness medication?"

Seeing the message from Shen Ke, Su Mo curiously went to the market and searched for seasickness medicine that was currently available.

The main reason for seasickness is that on a ship without windows, everyone can feel the movement but cannot see it.

The inner ear transmits signals to the brain, which perceives movement, but the eyes tell the brain that everything is still.

Inconsistent results lead the brain to conclusions like: I'm hallucinating! → Toxic substances caused the hallucinations! → I ingested toxic substances! → I need to vomit! (Illogical!)

Based on this logic, seasickness medication was developed accordingly.

Although they all work on different principles—some work on the same principle as ginger, some can numb the nerves in the intestines, and some can suppress alarm signals in the stomach and intestines—their ultimate effect is still related to the brain.

It's very difficult to create safe, brain-influencing chemicals from scratch by hand, so most of what's currently available on the market comes from treasure chests.

"One dose of seasickness medicine can last for half a day, and the price is equivalent to 200 kilograms of food. It's not expensive, and it's not a problem at all for those who need it."

"But after taking seasickness medication, there's no way to train your body to resist seasickness at sea. Trying to gradually let your body adapt to seasickness ultimately means you still have to tough it out."

"So during this adjustment period given to everyone by the game, this thing actually became a double-edged sword."

As Su Mo disassembled the fireworks and Animal Outerwear, he nodded slightly.

This time, even the merchants didn't dare to resell seasickness medicine. The profit margin was low and the risk was high; investing in it could very well result in losing money.

Of course, if someone could develop a cheap, readily available seasickness medication, it would be difficult to monopolize the market of billions of people.

But if we can be among the first to manufacture the drug, we'll likely acquire another astronomical sum of resources.

"It's a pity. Hope Village doesn't have the necessary equipment or personnel. It's really difficult to get them to research this."

"But since we're just sitting around doing nothing, we might as well let them give it a try. If they manage to develop it, even if it only has a tiny bit of effect, it'll be enough to make us a fortune!"

"It will likely offer considerable assistance to the plight of all humanity!"

After disassembling everything and piling it on the ground, Su Mo thought for a moment and then reopened the Game Panel, granting Chen Shen permission to use the supplies.

When developing seasickness medicine, Hope Village can allocate no more than 20% of its resources to this research project.

It would be best if we could develop it, but even if we can't, we can still use these resources to cultivate a group of potential "high-level talents" in the village.

This is a win-win situation! After giving all these instructions, Gonggong informed them that the Hope was about to arrive at Navigation Point One.

After being able to "see" the scouts released by Unit Three on the radar, Su Mo paused for a moment and then quickened his pace in making arrangements.

For fireworks to be seen by people dozens of kilometers away, in addition to sound, a towering burst of light is also needed.

Therefore, most of the bullets purchased by the villagers this time are single-shot bullets that can be fired up to 200 meters high. Although the colors and patterns may not be very attractive, they are definitely eye-catching.

As soon as the time approaches six o'clock, the sky darkens, and we take off high into the air.

With no obstacles obstructing the view in the wasteland ocean, even if half of the alien race's third force were blind, they would still be able to see it.

On the other hand, regarding the Animal Outerwear used for disguise, Chen Shen clearly understood what Su Mo wanted to do, so he didn't choose the same kind.

There are currently three pieces of clothing on the floor:

A pale yellow "Simba" outfit.

A light black "tiger" outfit.

And finally, the very Western fantasy "mermaid" outfit.

These three items are likely cosplay outfits obtained from treasure chests. Although they look incredibly realistic, the traces of human handcrafting are still very obvious.

It looks fine from a distance, but if it's broadcast live, there will definitely be problems.

"If you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way."

"It's too late to make changes on the spot, but..."

"I have a system!"

Thanks to yesterday's successful voyage, we gained another 3100 points today, bringing our total Survival Points back to 14000.

With that confidence, Su Mo was not intimidated. He simply moved his mind and scanned the entire outfit he was using to cosplay Simba on the ground.

The next second, the green light pulsed, and a pleasing attribute panel appeared.

Animal cosplay costumes

[Description]: This is an outfit for cosplaying Lion King Simba. [Upgrade Direction 1]: Perfect Cosplay Outfit: Upgrade the material of the outfit, improve its appearance, and slightly increase the charm value after wearing the outfit; requires 120 Survival Points.

[Upgrade Direction Two]: Special Props Suit: Improve the material and realism of the clothing, slightly enhance the wearing experience, and slightly improve the warmth performance. When worn, it will produce a realistic effect from a distance or with the help of special effects; Drawback: When facing real lions, there is a high chance that they will regard you as an enemy, requiring Survival Points (525).

[Upgrade Direction 3]: Lion Set: Completely realistic, all materials are taken from real "lions", greatly enhancing the realism and greatly increasing the suppression of ordinary lions, slightly reducing the wearer's range of motion, and the clothing has a built-in automatic voice changing device that can simulate the corresponding lion roar as needed. Requires Survival Points (1060).

Disadvantages: Wearing this item will greatly increase the chances of attracting the hatred of male lions and the favor of female lions; it is also difficult to preserve.

[Review]: Wearing this, wherever the sun shines, it becomes our kingdom! "Wow, it's been so long since I've seen an item that only costs a few hundred to upgrade!"

"Seeing that I can upgrade to what I want for only a thousand is such a delightful thing!"

I'm used to upgrading big-ticket items that cost five or six thousand, or even tens of thousands of yuan.

Looking at the cosplay outfit, and knowing that even the most expensive upgrade route three would only cost a little over a thousand points, Su Mo was very pleased and directly chose route three.

It's not easy to preserve, but that's not a big problem. Just put it in the freezer after use, since you won't wear it more than a few times anyway.

The key is the level of realism. If it can truly be indistinguishable from a lion, then this terrifying plan will wipe out all these alien races. They may never know that the person standing behind them is actually the Su Old Devil they have been longing for!

The upgrade of 1,000 points was extremely fast; the system completed the overall upgrade almost within three to five seconds of Su Mo's selection.

The fluffy clothes that used to be placed on the ground are gone, replaced by fur that reflects sunlight.

When Somo placed his hand on the evolved Simba's clothes, Su Mo could even feel a trace of warmth, a true warmth belonging to a "lion"!

Moreover, the system understands this well; instead of modifying it into a four-legged lion, it has been transformed into a standing Lion King that can walk upright.

After putting on the remaining fur, and smelling a faint, almost imperceptible, lion's stench, Su Mo did not find it offensive. Instead, he picked up the headgear from the ground.

"Wow, if this were placed right in front of me, I'd almost believe it was real!"

As soon as I turned it over, I saw how lifelike it was. Not only was the wreath several times larger than the male lion, but the facial features also highlighted the cool and edgy headgear.

Although Su Mo was prepared, he was still so frightened that he took a step back.

This lion-man's face not only possesses a resolute wisdom unseen by ordinary lion-men, but also features a claw scar on its side, making it look like a battle-hardened warrior.

With the hood on, the entire outfit, combined with Su Mo's Su Mo prominent muscles, can only be described in two words: Lion King!

To be fair, wearing a cosplay outfit in a wasteland with 30-degree weather is torture.

Standing in front of the driver's seat, examining the reflection in the glass, Su Mo felt as if the suit itself was enhancing his abilities, making him yearn to rush out and engage in a real hand-to-hand combat! "Everything is ready, roar, all that's needed is the final push!"

"Now all we need to do is wait until 4 o'clock and have Connie start her live stream. Hey, maybe I can even appear on camera then!"

Sitting imposingly in the captain's seat, watching the red dot on the radar, Su Mo in his lion form clenched his fist, his killing intent surging within him!