Chapter 577: is alright?

After a full night of fabrication and research. As the first pale light of dawn appeared on the horizon.

Gong Yong dispersed the "Mechanical Miracle" ability.

He looked utterly drained, but his spirit was abnormally high.

Those eyes of his were like stars that hadn't yet hidden themselves from the sky.

The "microwave oven" before him—he had finally made it.

Even though it still consumed the energy of the Revitalization Talisman.

At the very least, it could save twenty percent of the energy dissipation.

Every time a Revitalization Talisman made spoiled food "revitalize,"

There was always some energy that leaked away.

Using this "microwave oven" in front of him could save that twenty percent of energy dissipation.

To put it simply, if one Revitalization Talisman could, on average, restore ten catties of mutated food back to normal.

Then with this "microwave oven" he had built, combined with the "Revitalization Talisman"'s power.

It could restore twelve catties of mutated, expired food back to normal.

Though it was only a twenty percent energy savings, in a critical moment, that could mean the difference between life and death.

Before long, Gong Yong emerged in the camp, carrying this "microwave oven."

It quickly drew the attention of many.

Not just the superhumans.

Even quite a few ordinary survivors gathered around.

People started chattering, asking Gong Yong what on earth this thing was.

Even Squad Leader Chu Che himself was asking out of curiosity.

"Here, put the Revitalization Talisman right in here!"

Gong Yong opened the side of this "microwave oven," took a Revitalization Talisman, and placed it inside.

"Remember, it has to be laid flat! No creases, or else it'll mess up the energy output!"

"Then press this green button!"

"This green button—after you press it, it'll light up, which means the food is being purified!"

"Wait about ten or so seconds, more or less!"

"When the green button goes out, it means the food purification is complete!"

"This red button is for heating."

"But don't worry, heating doesn't consume the Revitalization Talisman's energy!"

"When the Revitalization Talisman's energy runs out, this red indicator light here next to it will turn on, telling you to swap in a new one!"

"One Revitalization Talisman…"

After listening to Gong Yong explain what this "Revitalization Furnace" could do.

Chu Che's eyes went wide.

Little Fish was squealing with astonishment.

The sounds of surprise over here finally attracted the attention of others.

Even the people from the neighboring area were drawn in.

"Da Yong, you really made this?"

Gong Yong tilted his head up just slightly, then gave a small nod, looking very modest.

Chu Che praised, "Da Yong, you're a genius!"

"Brother Da Yong, you're amazing!"

That was Little Fish's compliment.

"Mm, looks like it'll be pretty practical!"

That was Sun Xixi's review as she returned from sword practice.

"Da Yong, this thing of yours could save a lot of people's lives. That's truly remarkable!"

Even Ding Dong, the coldest of them all, said that.

Xu Lina's charming face also flashed him a very, very beautiful smile.

And the ordinary survivors crowding around—every single one of them had bright, shining eyes.

All of them wore expressions of admiration, respect, and other positive emotions.

"Brother Da Yong, is this thing for sale? Our Post-Apocalyptic Opera Troupe convoy is willing to pay top dollar!"

Wu Zehui realized what this device meant for the convoy, and his cheerful face took on a look of longing.

Dantai Bie circled this "Revitalization Furnace" several times, clicking his tongue in wonder.

"Da Yong, I never knew you had it in you. This Revitalization Furnace—you really built it!"

"Is that the name?"

"Incredible, incredible. If this were still the old days, you'd definitely win an international science and technology award with this thing!"

"Amazing, Da Yong. How did you even think of that?"

"You son of a gun, you're definitely the kind of 'other people's kid' my mom always talked about. Freaking incredible!"

"..."

Blah blah blah—Dantai Bie was talkative, but he gave the best emotional payoff.

His praises and exclamations never repeated themselves.

Even the people from the Skeleton Convoy next door were craning their necks to look over.

For a moment, Gong Yong's vanity was satisfied to the absolute max.

Before, everyone had thought he was useless.

But now…

Your daddy here is about to blind you all with his brilliance.

Of course, that kind of talk only stayed inside Gong Yong's head.

There was absolutely no way he'd say it out loud.

Given his personality, he couldn't say things like that.

At least, not yet.

Gong Yong kept glancing toward the Monster Pickup Truck.

Right now, what he wanted most was to hear what Chen Ye had to say.

Too bad Chen Ye still hadn't woken up!

Wasn't this guy always the type who barely slept?

Why was he getting up so late today?

If he hadn't known how tough the Monster Pickup Truck was, he'd probably have gone right up and dragged Chen Ye out of bed by now.

Finally, when Chen Ye came out of the truck.

Gong Yong noticed that Chen Ye quickly spotted the commotion over here.

Chen Ye walked over with slow, unhurried steps, casually closing in.

Gong Yong stared at the expression on Chen Ye's face like his life depended on it.

He wasn't about to miss even the tiniest blink.

Chu Che and the others started explaining to Chen Ye what this so-called "Revitalization Furnace" did.

Gong Yong pricked up his ears to listen.

He just felt like this explanation was taking way too long.

Finally, when Chen Ye finished hearing from the people around him what the "Revitalization Furnace" Gong Yong had built could do.

Gong Yong felt like his ears had grown a size bigger, and he was practically ready to shove his ear right up to Chen Ye's mouth.

He desperately wanted to hear what kind of praise this guy would throw his way.

Noticing that Gong Yong seemed to be watching him the whole time.

Chen Ye shot him a casual, indifferent glance.

In Chen Ye's eyes.

Right now, Gong Yong had three words written all over him: "PRAISE ME! PRAISE ME!"

That look in his eyes, pretending to be so nonchalant, and that whole act.

To Chen Ye, it was about as obvious as it could get.

And yet…

Chen Ye parted his lips just slightly and lightly spat out two words: "Not bad."

With that, Chen Ye turned and walked away.

His demeanor, his tone—couldn't have been more indifferent if he tried.

That left Gong Yong frozen in place, staring at Chen Ye's retreating back.

Gong Yong gritted his teeth, his face slowly turning red from holding it in.

What the hell!

What do you mean, "not bad"!

This is just "not bad" to you?!

Shouldn't you be saying something like, "Brother Yong, you're a true mechanical genius, not much worse than that guy I met back in Fog City!"

Or, "Brother Yong, that's amazing, that's incredible, I truly admire you!"

Or even, "Brother Yong, forgive me, Chen Ye, for not recognizing a true master before!"

And stuff like that?

And all I get is "not bad"?

Damn it!

Chen Ye…

You just wait.

Gong Yong's face got redder and redder, even his eyes bloodshot.

Not just his face was beet red—his whole neck was flushed.

He looked like a crawfish that had just been thrown into a pot and steamed.

Even wisps of green smoke were rising from the top of his head.

That night.

Gong Yong returned to his room.

He pulled out that "Grudge Book" from the drawer.

"January 28, 2032."

"Today, I finally built the 'Revitalization Furnace.' Squad Leader Chu and the others were all quite impressed with me!"

"Even Ding Dong said it was 'passable.'"

"Dantai Bie was practically prostrating himself before me."

"There were even people from other convoys wanting to buy it."

"But that idiot Chen Ye just said, 'Not bad'!"

"Damn it. The Revitalization Furnace I built is only worth a 'not bad'? Shouldn't it be 'freaking great'?"

"Damn Chen Ye! Damn him~~!"

"Today's humiliation shall be avenged tomorrow!"