The last time he went out to sea, he almost got killed by a sea monster.
Jiang Ye had learned his lesson this time. He climbed to the top of the base, dismantled the six-barreled rapid-fire cannon that was mounted there, and carried it onto the fishing boat, setting it up at the entrance of the captain's cabin.
The six dark gun barrels pointed at the wide deck, ready to provide covering fire at any moment.
He returned to the base and bought a full 10 belts of ammunition, bringing them onto the boat one by one and stacking them neatly in the storage box.
With 6,000 armor-piercing rounds, unless he netted a tank, it should be more than enough!
If he caught any more monsters, he would send them to the afterlife through brute force!
To be safe, Jiang Ye also brought a sack to the captain's cabin, containing 30 blood grenades.
With weapons, he felt much more at ease.
Jiang Ye started the fishing boat and sailed out of the dock.
The previous fishing net was damaged. As the boat moved forward, Jiang Ye went onto the deck, pulled off the old net, and installed the newly purchased one.
Back in the captain's cabin, he checked the sonar screen.
Scattered red dots kept moving on the screen.
Jiang Ye held his breath and kept sailing forward.
His luck was good this time. Just five minutes after setting sail, a large cluster of red dots appeared on the screen.
Waiting for the red dots to approach, Jiang Ye skillfully cast his net!
The fishing net plunged into the sea, and the red dots on the screen stopped moving, fixing themselves beneath the boat. The timing of the net cast was precise, catching the entire school of fish in one go!
After a few seconds, Jiang Ye clicked to reel in the net.
The net reeled in slowly, possibly because the caught fish were too heavy.
Two minutes later, a massive ball of fishing net entered the cargo hold, still wriggling. Jiang Ye glanced out the window and saw that the net was filled with small, slender, silvery-white fish, harmless to humans.
Jiang Ye clicked on the trading bay for a scan.
[Item: Far Eastern Sardinella]
[Item Description: A large school of sardines, commonly found in groups of forty to fifty thousand, feeding on plankton. They grow fast, reproduce prolifically, and have tender, delicious meat. High in fat content, they are delicious when steamed, braised, pan-fried, or dried and salted. They can also be processed for fish oil, soap, and fishmeal. They contain a long-chain fatty acid with five double bonds, which can prevent thrombosis and have remarkable effects in treating heart disease.]
[Quantity: 5500 tails]
[Total Price: 110,000 yuan]
Jiang Ye frowned slightly.
The item description made his mouth water.
Delicious when steamed, braised, pan-fried, or dried and salted.
He picked up an empty pot and went to the cargo hold, opening a corner of the fishing net.
The sardines, struggling desperately, discovered the opening in the net and jumped out!
Then, they all jumped into Jiang Ye's empty pot.
The pot was half-full of sardines, slippery and wriggling. Each one opened its mouth wide, as if to curse Jiang Ye loudly. But they couldn't make a sound.
Jiang Ye poured some seawater into the pot, put on the lid, and placed it in a corner.
Let's see just how delicious you are!
Returning to the captain's cabin, he clicked to sell.
The total sale was 109,800 yuan.
His personal assets rose to 10,084,800 yuan!
It had been so long on this planet, and this was the first time his balance had broken the 8-digit mark, entering the ranks of the millionaires!
The fishing boat turned around and returned, quickly reaching the dock.
Jiang Ye eagerly disembarked, carrying the pot of sardines.
Perhaps due to lack of oxygen, the fish in the pot were no longer wriggling much, appearing close to death.
He hurried back to the base and poured all the sardines from the pot into the canning machine.
A total of ten sardine cans were produced one after another, and Jiang Ye arranged them in a corner.
Next, he opened the base panel.
He clicked on [Base Upgrade]!
Ten million yuan was instantly spent, leaving a meager 84,800 yuan in his balance.
Metal clanking sounds came from the bottom of the base vehicle, resounding loudly!
The panel displayed the following text:
[Congratulations! Base level has been upgraded to Level 13!]
[New items added in this upgrade include:]
[Base chassis defense increased by 50%, with added fire resistance.]
[Engine waterproofing enhanced, allowing the base vehicle to traverse shallow water areas.]
[Four new items unlocked in the Galactic Mall.]
Jiang Ye immediately checked the conditions required for Level 14.
[Base level upgrade to Level 14 requires payment of 12 million yuan.]
Well, it was another payment. The costs kept increasing, with no novelty.
Jiang Ye had considered this: the money for base upgrades was essentially a disguised tax paid to the Galactic Empire.
The Galactic Empire could collect enormous upgrade fees just from the countless colonial administrators.
It was similar to European powers going overseas to colonize new territories in the past, sending people to new continents to become self-sufficient and exploit resources, then collecting huge taxes.
Although it felt a bit like being a tool, Jiang Ye had no other choice for the time being.
Diligently saving money to upgrade and live a better life was the only thing he could do right now.
When he first arrived on this planet, he had nothing but his underwear, and even eating and drinking were problems.
Now, he had no worries about food and drink, possessed a boat, guns, and a plane, and even had girls to talk to. It seemed not bad, right?
He opened the [Galactic Mall] to check the newly unlocked items.
Indeed, they were all quite surprising new goods.
[Item: Fish Lure Light Orb]
[Item Description: A solid light orb made of special chemical materials. When placed in water, it begins to glow, emitting a strong light to attract schools of fish. Each light orb can glow for half an hour, after which it completely dissolves, being non-toxic and harmless.]
[Price: 2,000 yuan]
A must-have for night fishing, and quite cheap. Jiang Ye nodded repeatedly.
[Item: Universal Fish Bait]
[Item Description: Bait that can attract most aquatic creatures. It has a strong aroma and average nutritional value. It floats on the water surface for two minutes before absorbing water and sinking. Can be used for fishing or aquaculture.]
[Price: 2,000 yuan/sack]
This was also a good item. Just scatter it on the water surface and wait for the fish to come and eat.
[Item: Diving Suit Set]
[Item Description: Can be used for diving within a 50-meter depth range. It has strong thermal insulation and toughness, and comes with an oxygen tank that can provide 2 hours of breathing. The oxygen tank automatically replenishes gas after leaving the water, completing the replenishment in about 10 minutes, and can be used repeatedly.]
[Price: 80,000 yuan]
Jiang Ye's eyes immediately lit up.
To be honest, he had always been curious about what the seabed looked like.
With this diving suit, he could go into the sea and see for himself.
The price was not expensive, and he could afford it completely.
The last newly unlocked item was a small tool he had never heard of before.
[Item: Stun Gun]
[Item Description: Its appearance is very similar to a hunting rifle, but the gun head can perform high-frequency vibrations, used to stun certain stubborn marine creatures. For example, shellfish with tightly closed shells can be opened using the stun gun. It is often used to remove barnacles, catch abalone, or open oysters. The stun gun's energy is supplied by water pressure. If it malfunctions, shake it a few times in the water.]
[Note: Do not aim the gun head at yourself for stunning. It will most likely cause a concussion and facial distortion, and if you are lucky, you will pass out.]
[Price: 105,000 yuan]
He had learned about all four new items.
They were all related to marine operations and were quite practical.
Jiang Ye decided to try out their effectiveness one by one, to see if they were truly powerful enough.
He selected [Universal Fish Bait], increased the quantity to 10, and purchased it!