Each compartment has a capacity equivalent to one cubic meter, embodying the idea that a small volume can contain a vast world. Thus, a single box can serve as a massive storage space. Moreover, the box possesses a preservation function; whatever state the items are in when placed inside, they will emerge in the same condition, effectively freezing the processes of decomposition or aging.
In the late Eastern Han period, when there were no refrigerators, such boxes were treasures for storage, significantly extending the shelf life of food. Besides making boxes, were there other solutions? Yun Yi fell into deep thought. Just then, a flash of inspiration struck him. He realized that this was real life, not a game where one was limited to carrying items in a backpack.
Transporting items placed in the boxes was also quite convenient, especially considering that Guan Yu had the added advantage of a cart. Although the cart appeared unremarkable, if used properly and stacked in layers, it could easily hold four boxes per layer without any strain. The boxes themselves were not heavy.
After some calculations, Yun Yi determined that two layers with four boxes each would total eight boxes, providing ample storage space. If specifically used for storing logs, it could accommodate several logs in total. To obtain such a large quantity of logs, he would need to fell thousands of trees; however, Yun Yi was not worried about the supply of trees. Compared to the endless Taihang Mountains, even thousands of trees would be just a drop in the ocean.
This vast expanse of dead forest likely contained hundreds of thousands of withered trees waiting to be developed, not to mention the dense and towering trees deep within Taihang Mountain. If the cart could carry such loads, could Canine also assist with transportation? He glanced around at thirty dogs panting with their tongues out and displaying adorable expressions.
Achieving this in reality rather than a virtual world seemed much simpler. Specifically, all he needed to do was place the box on the dogs' backs and secure it with ropes. Without hesitation, he called over Wang Cai and took out a box and some thin ropes from his backpack.
Following his plan, Yun Yi first had Wang Cai stand steady, then carefully laid the box flat on its back and secured it tightly with ropes. The test proved successful! Not only that, but more importantly, these once-wild wolves had been transformed into pet dogs with larger bodies and exceptionally flat backs. The box remained stable atop them; as long as there wasn't any intentional violent shaking, normal running or jumping wouldn't threaten its stability.
Yun Yi contemplated this carefully; if each dog carried one box, then thirty dogs could transport thirty boxes. This would increase their capacity by over five thousand logs! Adding in the cart and his own backpack—my goodness!
To gather enough logs to fill that storage space meant felling thousands upon thousands of trees; just thinking about it felt like quite a challenge.
"Am I not preparing to shed my old skin?" Yun Yi rubbed his temples, a self-deprecating smile on his face.
There were too many logs, and sometimes that became a problem. With so much wood at hand, the next concern shifted to the potential shortage of materials like Iron Ingots or other essentials.
After careful consideration, Yun Yi made a decision: he would only fill half of the boxes with logs, while the rest would be returned to the stone tablet, along with the previously mined Coal and Iron Blocks.
"Alchemical assembly line, then back to chop some trees again," he muttered to himself.
"Stay right here and don’t wander off. I’ll be back soon," Yun Yi instructed.
Guan Yu looked on in confusion.
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