Chapter 97: C-grade Eye of Construction

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: C-grade Eye of Construction

Gu Yihan stood at the center of the deck, her gaze sweeping over the women before her.

"Now, I announce the room assignments."

As soon as she spoke, everyone’s attention focused on her.

"The three rooms on the second floor are for Teacher Shen, Tang Ling, and Qin Yao."

Gu Yihan’s voice was clear and bright, carrying an undeniable authority.

"Teacher Shen is the team’s doctor and must ensure sufficient rest."

"Tang Ling worked hard smelting steel earlier. She is the technical core of the ship and deserves proper accommodations."

At this point, she glanced at the red-haired woman in leather beside her.

"Qin Yao is an A-grade combatant and also our source of Intelligence. She will also stay on the second floor."

The remaining three spots naturally fell to the first floor. Su Qingyue, Bai Taotao, and Lin Yurou were assigned to the lower level.

Upon hearing this arrangement, Su Qingyue’s expression instantly stiffened.

"I’m a light sleeper. The first floor is too close to the Power Chamber—it’s too noisy. I want to stay on the second floor."

Su Qingyue clenched her fists tightly, her cool eyes revealing a trace of stubbornness.

She had known Lin Ji the longest, and the sour feeling in her heart was impossible to suppress.

"The first floor is closest to the deck and also the most dangerous area."

Gu Yihan turned her head, calmly watching Su Qingyue.

"If Sea Monsters or enemies forcibly board the ship in the future, this level will be the first line of defense."

"Su Qingyue, your Field Control ability is the strongest."

"Guarding here is most suitable. It’s for the safety of everyone on board."

Su Qingyue bit her lower lip. Although she felt these words were targeting her, she couldn’t find a reason to refute them at the moment.

Seeing this, Shen Manyun quickly stepped forward to mediate, hoping to ease the tension.

Tang Ling scratched her head awkwardly.

Although she felt Su Qingyue was quite wronged, she didn’t dare defy Gu Yihan at this moment.

Just then, Lin Ji pushed open the metal door on the third floor and stepped out.

"Yihan’s decision is my decision. There’s no need to discuss such matters further in the future."

Lin Ji stood by the railing, looking down at everyone from above.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a pressure that seemed to freeze the air.

Su Qingyue looked up and met Lin Ji’s indifferent gaze.

That sense of injustice dissipated greatly, and Su Qingyue ultimately lowered her head.

On this ship, Lin Ji was the sky, and his words were absolute decree.

Unconsciously, all the women had completely submitted to this man in their hearts.

Seeing Lin Ji publicly back her up, Gu Yihan straightened her posture even more.

After the room assignments were completed, the women gradually returned to their rooms to settle in.

Tang Ling, however, wasn’t in a hurry to leave. She quickly ran to the stairwell and called out to Lin Ji, who was about to return to his room.

"Boss, I have something to report."

Tang Ling looked up, her tight white T-shirt heaving noticeably from her rapid breathing.

Lin Ji motioned for her to go upstairs.

Entering the Captain’s quarters, Tang Ling somewhat nervously took out the Heart of Fire Element.

"Boss, I can make this treasure play a bigger role."

Tang Ling pointed to the intricate patterns on the Heart of Fire Element, sweat still beading on her forehead, her eyes somewhat evasive.

"It’s just... my current level is too low. I can’t quite understand some of the core structures."

"If I can... upgrade, I can reduce the consumption of the Lava Heavy Cannon by half."

Tang Ling’s voice grew softer and softer, even trembling slightly at the end, her cheeks flushed and burning.

Lin Ji looked at the girl before him, whose eyes were filled with nothing but technology, and closed the door behind him.

"You’ve worked hard today. Come here, this is your reward."

Lin Ji’s voice was low, carrying an undeniable force.

He took Tang Ling’s warm little hand and led her to the bedside.

Gu Yihan was leaning against the headboard, wearing that tight black tactical vest.

Her long legs were casually crossed, and she watched the flustered Tang Ling with a faint, knowing smile.

"Come on, little sister Tang, don’t just stand there dumbfounded."

Gu Yihan took Tang Ling’s other hand, her fingertips lightly scratching the burning palm.

"Let big sister teach you how to serve our Captain properly."

Then, Gu Yihan began pulling her into a hands-on lesson, using both her hands and feet.

The suggestive movements instantly blanked Tang Ling’s mind, leaving her to be mechanically guided.

Soon, heavy and rapid breathing echoed once more in the Captain’s quarters.

From her initial panic, Tang Ling gradually fell completely under Gu Yihan’s skilled guidance.

Like someone about to drown, she clung tightly to Lin Ji’s broad shoulders.

As the Yin-Yang Harmony Skill activated.

A tingling sensation that struck straight to the soul exploded along her spine, making her entire body go limp like a puddle of water.

[Ding! 50 Evolution Points consumed. Follower Tang Ling’s talent has evolved from E-grade to D-grade!]

[Skill acquired: D-grade Precision Forging (significantly increases the success rate of crafting items).]

But that wasn’t all. Lin Ji could feel Tang Ling’s potential being continuously tapped.

[Ding! 500 Evolution Points consumed. Follower Tang Ling’s talent has evolved from D-grade to C-grade!]

As the System Notification Tone exploded in his mind, Lin Ji felt a warm current of energy flowing back into his entire body.

Tang Ling felt a cool sensation in her eyes, and the world before her seemed to transform into countless precise lines.

Looking around, she no longer saw cold steel plates but the flowing veins of various energies.

[New ability awakened: Eye of Construction (C-grade).]

[New ability awakened: Basic Blueprint Construction (can independently deduce and optimize existing equipment).]

Tang Ling lay on Lin Ji’s chest, panting heavily, looking at him with a face full of shock.

"Boss... I can see through all the internal structures of this ship!"

She excitedly wrapped her arms around Lin Ji’s neck, her chest trembling with emotion.

"I can even sketch out piping diagrams and blueprints for some furniture in my mind!"

"We can use that wasted steam heat to make a generator!"

"This way, our ship might just enter the electrical age!"

Lin Ji felt Tang Ling’s joy and was deeply moved by it.

This comprehensive technological upgrade was exactly the core strength he needed to push for a Level 5 War Ship.

As he had anticipated, upgrading to a Level 5 Vessel required meeting a Comfort Level requirement.

The Comfort Level must reach 300 to meet the upgrade standard!

Just as Tang Ling was still immersed in the shock of her newfound abilities, a familiar System Notification Tone echoed in Lin Ji’s mind.

[Ding! Detected follower Tang Ling’s talent upgrade. Beginning synchronized feedback!]

[Host has synchronized and acquired D-grade Talent: Precision Forging.]

[Host has synchronously obtained C-grade talent: Eye of Construction.]

A surge of energy, cooler than before, instantly flooded into Lin Ji’s eyes.

He instinctively closed them. When he opened them again, the entire bedroom had completely transformed in his vision.

The originally thick alloy walls became somewhat transparent, the connections of the waste heat pipes inside the walls now clearly visible.

Sensing this omniscient perspective, Lin Ji felt a bit more confident about the upcoming third phase.

He casually opened the Logbook of Navigation and glanced at the system time.

22:30.

Only one and a half hours remained until the second phase settlement and the opening of the third phase.

Lin Ji glanced at Tang Ling, who was still there grinning foolishly, practically itching to go draw blueprints immediately.

He stretched out his long arm, directly encircling Tang Ling’s slender waist, and forcefully pulled her back onto the spacious double bed.

"Ah..."

Tang Ling let out a soft gasp, tumbling back into Lin Ji’s embrace.

"In such a hurry to go where?"

Lin Ji looked down at her, his gaze blazing.

"Take advantage of these last two hours. You need to stay and continue assisting."

Lin Ji turned his head to look at Gu Yihan, who was waiting somewhat anxiously nearby, gently biting her fingertip.

At this moment, Gu Yihan’s black tank top had slipped below her shoulders, revealing a vast, dazzling expanse of snowy white skin.

"Your Sister Gu here is practically burning up with impatience. It’s about time I go attend to our Deputy Captain."