Chen Du unfolded the blueprint with anticipation, preparing to embark on his crafting endeavor.
[Survivor, do you wish to craft an automatic defense weapon system?]
[Yes/No]
Without a moment's hesitation, Chen Du selected [Yes].
Subsequently, the system revealed the materials needed for constructing the automatic defense weapon system.
[Automatic Defense Weapon System]
Automatic Defense Weapon System Blueprint: (1/1)
Steel: (3854/1000)
Cement: (4853/1000)
Water: (Infinite/1000)
Crossbow Bolts: (50/20)
9mm Bullets: (Infinite/100)
With ample resources at his disposal, Chen Du commenced the construction of the automatic defense weapon system.
As the blueprint disintegrated, various defensive devices began to emerge from the foundation of the fortress wall.
The upper edge of the wall bristled with barbed wire and rows of gleaming, razor - sharp blades that seemed to glint menacingly in the light.
The sections further down were encrusted with jagged iron sheets, effectively dissuading any survivors from harboring thoughts of scaling it.
Under such formidable protection, even the slightest pressure of human flesh against it might result in a piece of skin being torn off.
Next, tiny gun barrels sprouted around the surveillance cameras.
Upon detecting adversaries, they were capable of unleashing direct fire.
In the courtyard, a line of stone statues facing the gate materialized out of thin air.
Concealed within their mouths were crossbows, able to unleash a continuous volley of suppressing shots on incoming invaders.
Most crucially, Chen Du realized that this automatic defense weapon system could be upgraded as equipment advanced.
If automatic machine guns or similar armaments became available in the future, they could be incorporated and upgraded.
Chen Du contemplated a future where every surveillance camera was flanked by a machine gun, delivering a relentless 360 - degree hail of bullets upon any trespassers.
The mere thought filled him with an almost indescribable delight.
The completion of the automatic defense weapon system signified that his sanctuary would henceforth be an exceptionally secure haven.
At least for the foreseeable future, he needn't fret about zombies or other survivors breaching it.
If any intruders managed to penetrate the automatic defense weapon system, they would still have to contend with Chen Du's seemingly inexhaustible firepower.
With Xie Li's additional pistol, it promised to be twice the challenge for any foes.
Bai Xi gazed at the newly - erected automatic defense weapon system in utter astonishment, her countenance undergoing a noticeable transformation.
"This… this is the gold - tier supply you retrieved?"
Chen Du nodded.
"Indeed, what of it? Is there an issue?"
Bai Xi spoke earnestly, "This doesn't resemble the sort of item one would obtain from a gold - tier supply crate. This is more akin to the rarity of a platinum - tier crate…"
Chen Du shrugged, unconcerned.
"Who knows? I've already put it to use. What tier it belongs to is of no consequence to me now. If it's as remarkable as you claim, then I suppose I stumbled upon a bargain."
Chen Du, with his arm around Xie Li, strolled into the villa.
Bai Xi trailed behind them, unable to compose herself, muttering incessantly.
"How lamentable a miscalculation…"
Xie Li, puzzled, inquired, "What miscalculation?"
Chen Du rolled his eyes and elucidated, "She's obsessed with wealth. She says it's a miscalculation because she deems my automatic defense weapon system too rare and feels that selling me the information regarding a gold - tier supply at that price was a great loss."
"Isn't that right, Miss Bai?"
Having her inner thoughts exposed, Bai Xi grew even more disgruntled.
After locking Bai Xi back in her room, Chen Du and Xie Li began to enjoy their dinner. Once they were sated, they lingered on the couch for a while, indulging in each other's company.
Later, Chen Du went to deliver some food. Without knocking, he simply opened the door and stepped inside.
What he saw next left him completely dumbfounded.
Before his eyes stretched an expanse of bare, glistening skin.
"Ah!" A panicked scream escaped from Bai Xi.
But it was too late.
Chen Du had already entered the room and caught sight of Bai Xi, who had just emerged from the bathroom. Though he quickly shifted his gaze away, the image had already burned itself into his mind—he had seen far more than propriety allowed.
Bai Xi's thoughts scattered like leaves in a storm. She grabbed the towel she held and flung it at him before crouching down, shielding herself with trembling hands.
"Get out!"
So… pure.
Snapping out of his daze, Chen Du caught the towel mid-air and turned toward the door, pretending nothing unusual had happened. But just as he took his first step, Bai Xi called out suddenly:
"W-wait!"
Chen Du froze instantly, pivoted around, and fixed his gaze directly on her—his expression unreadable but undeniably admiring.
"What is it?" he asked coolly.
Bai Xi clenched her teeth so tightly that she feared they might crack under the pressure.
"Leave... leave the towel."
Chen Du glanced at the towel in his hand, shrugged nonchalantly, and tossed it back with a casual flick of his wrist. Then, without another word or even a hint of awkwardness, he walked straight out of the room.
After all, if I don't feel embarrassed, then it's someone else's problem—not mine.