The sun rose as usual, but the sunlight seemed pale and listless as it shone on the sea.

Qin Yu stood on the spacious deck of the "Presidential" ship, stretched out a big yawn, and his bones cracked all over.

I ate too much king crab last night.

Grade A ingredients are truly different; a warm feeling lingered in my stomach all night.

I feel like I have boundless energy.

"Good morning, Brother Yu."

Yao Qian rubbed her sleepy eyes, wearing her signature white silk nightgown, and rubbed against me like a kitten that hadn't woken up yet.

She was also holding a steaming cup of milk.

"morning."

Qin Yu took the milk and took a big gulp.

My gaze was fixed on the distant horizon.

There, a thick, jet-black line, as if drawn with ink, was spreading toward this place at a visible speed.

Kuroshio.

It was faster than expected.

"At this rate, this area of ​​sea will be covered by noon tomorrow."

Yao Xue came out wearing a white coat, pushed up her glasses, and looked solemn.

"It just so happens to be the time when the 'Misty Ruins' opens."

Qin Yu nodded.

"That system bastard, he's got a real scheme up his sleeve."

"Hurry everyone into the dungeon."

"Either go into the dungeon and fight your way through, or stay at sea and feed the bugs."

"This is like raising a venomous insect."

Qin Yu sneered.

He opened the system panel.

I glanced at the lottery interface in the upper right corner.

[Targeted Lottery: 23]

I didn't smoke yesterday, and I didn't smoke today.

He had been saving them up on purpose.

"The dungeon opens tomorrow, I'll have saved up enough."

Qin Yu was making plans in his mind.

Nobody knows what's inside such a large instance.

Whatever you're missing, you'll draw it on the spot.

This is the correct way to use the system.

"Alright, stop looking."

"When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it."

"Have a meal."

The breakfast was very plentiful.

Crab roe congee.

The leftover crab shells and crab roe from last night were simmered all night, and the rice grains were cooked until they dissolved. Golden oil floated on top, and the aroma was so enticing that you wanted to swallow your tongue.

It's served with pickled vegetables by Yao Qian.

It's like living in paradise.

Li Ruobing is still asleep. She stayed up all night studying that torpedo launcher, just like a child who got a new toy.

I've had breakfast.

Qin Yu wasn't idle either.

Although we have no shortage of supplies now, and can even be said to be extremely wealthy.

But that was for him.

For this ocean, resources will never be enough.

"I'm just idling around anyway."

"Let's go fishing for a while."

Qin Yu, carrying the SSS-grade Neptune fishing rod, sat down in his usual spot.

These past few days I've been busy fighting, upgrading ships, and building things.

I've actually had less time for serious fishing.

and……

Qin Yu frowned.

It seems like it's been a long time since I've caught a proper treasure chest.

It was all fish, shrimp, and crabs.

Although it's edible, it can also boost your stats.

But what the "Presidential" needs now is cutting-edge technology.

It's the kind of trump card that can make people despair.

"Give it your all!"

Qin Yu skillfully attached the bait.

It was a diced piece of meat from a mutated sea monster.

"Whoosh—"

The fishing line sliced ​​through the air, carrying the hook far away before falling into the deep blue sea.

The waves lapped against the gunwale of the ship.

It makes a rhythmic swishing sound.

Time passed by, second by second.

ten minutes.

twenty minutes.

The float was as still as if it were dead.

"No way?"

"Did that mosasaur eat all the fish in this sea?"

Qin Yu shook his leg impatiently.

This Neptune fishing rod has a hidden feature: it easily attracts large fish.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be this deserted.

Just as Qin Yu was about to put away his rod and change to a different bait.

"Gulp."

The float suddenly sank.

There was no probing.

It's a direct case of illegal immigration!

"They're here!"

Qin Yu's eyes narrowed.

That familiar feel traveled from the fishing rod to my palm.

Shen.

It was completely sluggish.

It didn't look like any living thing struggling; rather, it seemed to have hooked onto an iron ingot that had sunk to the bottom of the sea.

"Did it hit the bottom?"

Qin Yu was taken aback.

wrong.

This is an area of ​​sea several thousand meters deep, where is the bottom?

Moreover, although the force was heavy, it was moving slowly.

The friction felt like metal being dragged through seawater.

"Get up!"

Qin Yu dared not be careless.

With a burst of strength in both arms, the muscle lines instantly tighten.

The SSS-grade fishing rod bent into a breathtaking arc.

"Squeak squeak squeak—"

The reel was spinning out line wildly, making a screeching sound.

"Oh? You're quite stubborn?"

Qin Yu was amused.

He likes this kind of tough guy.

"Ruobing! Wake up!"

"Get out there and get to work!"

"Bulk shipment!"

The sound of ping-pong balls coming from inside the cabin.

Li Ruobing rushed out with messy hair and a sexy tank top.

He was still holding that laser cutter in his hand.

"Where? Where?"

"Is it going to be delicious again?"

"Or a sea monster?"

"Sliced ​​or braised?"

This girl's mind is now filled with nothing but killing and eating.

"have no idea."

"Deadly heavy."

Qin Yu gritted his teeth, his feet rooted to the deck.

"Help me control the boat!"

"Don't let it veer the boat off course!"

"Okay!"

Li Ruobing rushed into the driver's seat and started operating the controls.

Side thruster activated.

It forcefully counteracted the enormous pulling force underwater.

The two sides began a tug-of-war.

This pull lasted for half an hour.

The underwater object seemed to have finally exhausted its kinetic energy.

They were gradually pulled out of the water by Qin Yu.

"Splash—"

Water splashed everywhere.

A silver-white cube bursts forth from the water.

It reflected a dazzling light in the sunlight.

It's not a sea creature.

It's not some strange creature.

It is a box.

A box made entirely of metal, exuding a futuristic feel!

"A treasure chest?!"

Li Ruobing exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening like copper bells.

"Holy crap! Brother Yu!"

"Your luck is incredible!"

Qin Yu also breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, it's not a crab anymore.

He flicked his arm.

The metal box, which was about half a person's height, slammed heavily onto the deck.

It made a muffled "thump" sound.

Even the deck trembled.

This portion is definitely substantial.

Qin Yu stepped forward.

He examined the box.

The box was made entirely of an unknown silver alloy, with no gaps on its surface, and only a pale blue halo that shimmered as if breathing.

On the corner of the box, there is a striking letter: A.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! Fishing successful!]

[Received: 1 Grade A Deep-Sea Technology Treasure Chest]

[Description: A relic from a fallen advanced civilization, containing their prized individual combat weapons.]

Grade A.

Although it's not as good as that near-S-class torpedo and S-class helicopter.

But for survivors nowadays, A-rank is the highest tier.

It's a case of "dimensional reduction attack".

"open!"

Qin Yu did not hesitate at all.

Place your palm on that halo.

"Click—hiss—"

A sound of air pressure being released.

The metal plates on all four sides of the box slowly slid open.

Its true form was revealed.

There were no guns as I had imagined.

There was no protective gear either.

Lying in black cushioning foam.

It is a...

octopus?

A mechanical octopus, entirely silver-gray in color and constructed from precision metal joints!

About the size of a washbasin.

Eight tentacles were curled up together, each covered with suckers.

But upon closer inspection, those are not suction cups.

It consists of miniature drill bits and high-energy cutting nozzles!

A dark red electronic eye is embedded in the very center of its head.

It is currently in an off state.

There was also a controller that looked like a game controller next to it.

[Acquired: Class A bionic underwater weapon - "Deep Sea Ghost" mechanical octopus (prototype)]

[Type: Special Operations/Sabotage]

[Power source: Miniature nuclear battery (10-year range)]

【Function:】

[1. Ultimate Submersion: The surface coating absorbs 99% of sonar waves, blending perfectly into the seawater background.]

2. Strangulation Tentacles: Eight high-strength alloy tentacles, capable of exerting 5 tons of gripping force, easily snap the keel of small boats.

3. Armor-piercing drill bit: The tentacle-like suction cup houses a high-frequency laser drill bit capable of penetrating 50mm of homogeneous steel plate.

[4. Intelligent Entanglement: Once it locks onto an enemy ship, it automatically lurks beneath the hull, entangling the propeller or damaging the rudder until the target is disabled.]

[Description: It's not meant for direct confrontation. It's a ghost lurking beneath the ship's hull, a sailor's nightmare. When your ship inexplicably leaks and loses power, it's watching you from underwater, laughing.]

After reviewing the attributes.

Qin Yu gasped.

This thing...

It's too yin.

It's as if it was tailor-made for this ocean.

In this world where everything is a ship.

This thing is an unreasonable assassin.

No matter how big your ship is, or how powerful your cannons are.

I'll go underwater and drill a hole through the bottom of your ship, then entangle your propeller.

You think you can come down into the water and bite me?

"Tsk tsk tsk."

Li Ruobing leaned closer and reached out to touch the cold metal tentacles.

"This design is quite unique."

"How do you use this? As a pet?"

Qin Yu picked up the controller.

I pressed the start button.

"Buzz—"

The mechanical octopus's dark red electronic eye lit up instantly.

It gleamed with a dangerous light.

The eight tentacles seemed to come alive, stretching out flexibly to support the body on the deck.

It emitted a sickening mechanical grinding sound.

"go."

Qin Yu pointed to the sea beside the boat.

The mechanical octopus seemed to understand the command.

Its eight legs moved rapidly, alternating as it crawled over the railing like a giant spider.

With a "plop," he plunged into the water.

Not a single drop of water was splashed.

Qin Yu looked at the screen on the controller.

The perspective instantly shifted to underwater.

It has extremely high resolution and even features built-in night vision and thermal imaging.

He manipulated the joystick.

The mechanical octopus moved incredibly fast in the water, like a silver lightning bolt.

In an instant, they darted to the bottom of the "President" ship.

The eight tentacles clung tightly to the hull.

All it takes is a thought from Qin Yu.

Then those drills can start working.

"nice one."

"This is really good stuff."

Qin Yu retrieved the octopus and had it lie in the corner of the deck, waiting for orders.

With this thing...

The naval battles that follow will be much more engaging.

"Zhang Nanhai's hundred or so dilapidated boats."

"What if this thing touches you?"

"We can sink half of it in one night."

Qin Yu's lips curled into a wicked smile.

Just thinking about it is thrilling.

Just then.

A voice message suddenly popped up in the chat channel.

"Zhang Nanhai is plotting against you with others!"

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow.

That sound...

It sounds familiar.

But he didn't show any surprise; instead, he chuckled.

"Many people want to kill me."

"The queue from here stretches all the way into the Kuroshio Current."

"Who do you think you are?"

The other person clearly has a bad temper.

Hearing Qin Yu's nonchalant attitude, her breathing became heavier.

"I am Qi Chun."

Qi Chun.

Third on the list.

That weirdo with a flight thruster.

Qin Yu sat up slightly.

This person always keeps to himself and is a martial arts fanatic who is only interested in techniques and upgrades.

Why would they suddenly contact me?

"Oh, Mr. Qi."

Qin Yu's tone became slightly more serious.

"Rare visitor."

"What's wrong?"

"What business is it of yours if Zhang Nanhai wants to kill me?"

"You've come to deliver bad news to me?"

Qi Chun snorted coldly.

You could feel his suppressed anger even through the radio.

"I have no interest in whether you live or die."

"I just want to see Zhang Nanhai die."

"That bastard."

"On the day the district was merged, they wanted to shoot me down and steal my thrusters."

"I'll remember this debt forever."

Qin Yu nodded.

Enemy of my enemy.

Although they may not necessarily be friends.

But at least they can be temporary allies.

"Speak."

"What intelligence?"

"If that's nonsense, I'm going fishing."

Qi Chun took a deep breath.

It seems she is trying to calm herself down.

"Tomorrow's 'Misty Ruins'"

"Zhang Nanhai joined forces with Yu Weiwei and Yin Mingtao, who is ranked fifth on the list."

"They're planning to set a trap for you in the dungeon."

When the name "Yin Mingtao" is mentioned.

Qi Chun's tone became noticeably more serious.

"That Yin Mingtao is a madman."

"Those who play with drugs."

"I know you have the antidote."

"But Yin Mingtao's poison is a mixture of toxins."

"It corrodes the skin and paralyzes the nerves."

"Ordinary antidotes are completely useless."

Having said all that...

Qi Chun paused for a moment.

They seemed to be waiting for Qin Yu's reaction.

Is it panic?

Is it fear?

Or is it anger?

however.

He heard it.

There was only one crisp sound of a lighter.

"Click".

Qin Yu lit a cigarette.

I took a deep breath.

"this one?"

That contemptuous tone stunned Qi Chun.

"What do you mean, 'that's all'?"

"That's three people from the top five of the rankings teaming up!"

"That's a sure-fire strategy!"

Are you genuinely stupid or just pretending?

Qin Yu exhaled a smoke ring.

Looking out the window at the mechanical octopus basking in the sun.

Laughed.

His laughter was cold.

"Three good-for-nothings together."

"At best, it's a garbage dump."

"poison?"

"hehe."

"Alright, Boss Qi."

Thanks.

"Although I'm not afraid."

"But I appreciate this favor."

Qin Yu flicked the ash from his cigarette.

"You want to see Zhang Nanhai die, don't you?"

"rest assured."

"tomorrow."

"I'll twist his head off."

"If you have time, you can come and watch the live broadcast."

Qi Chun remained silent for a long time on the other end.

They seemed to be taken aback by Qin Yu's arrogant attitude.

a long time.

He managed to utter just one sentence.

"You'd better not die."

"If you die..."

"That bastard Zhang Nanhai will become even more arrogant."

"Beep beep beep..."

The communication was disconnected.

Qin Yu put down the microphone.

Looking at Yao Xue and Li Ruobing beside him.

Both women had somewhat serious expressions.

"Brother Yu..."

Yao Xue frowned.

"Yin Mingtao's poison is indeed a problem."

"If it's through skin penetration..."

Qin Yu waved his hand.

It interrupted her worries.

"trouble?"

"No."

"This is a good thing."

Qin Yu stood up and walked to the nautical chart table.

His fingers tapped heavily on the sea area marked "Misty Ruins".

His eyes gleamed with the light of a hunter seeing his prey fall into his trap.

"I'm worried I won't be able to find them when the time comes."

"Since they're so considerate, offering themselves up to us."

"Then I'll grant their wish."

"only……"

Qin Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile that sent chills down one's spine.

"Who's the dog here?"

"We'll only know after we try it."

"Since they want to use poison gas warfare."

"Then let's play a big game with them."

"I want them to know."

What does it mean to be trapped by one's own actions?

"What do you mean...?"

"Please enter the urn."

Li Ruobing's eyes lit up.

He instantly understood what Qin Yu meant.

"Hehehe..."

"Brother Yu, you're so mean."

"But I like it!"

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