Chapter 34, Level 2 Camp: At first glance, it lacked everything. ...

Boom—

Another tree has fallen.

Fang Zhiyi picked up the dropped items. Now he has 32 pieces of wood, 5 apples, 15 pieces of fiber, 4 tree seeds, and 1 bird egg in his backpack.

After cutting down three trees, I was completely exhausted.

He glanced at his backpack and took out an apple.

【apple】

[Restores 10 stamina points and 15 hunger points upon consumption]

Fang Zhiyi took a bite of the apple and immediately gasped, "Hiss—"

In the freezing cold, the apple was rock hard; taking a bite almost knocked out his teeth. But to regain his strength, he had no other choice.

After struggling to eat two apples and regaining some strength, Fang Zhiyi didn't continue cutting down trees but went to look for stones.

Stone is also a basic material that is currently in short supply.

After searching around the perimeter of the forest, we finally found a stone quarry on the south side. The vein was steep and undulating, and the exposed ore was covered with a layer of snow.

Fang Zhiyi had no other tools, so he weighed the axe in his hand and tried to smash it against the ore.

bite!

A crisp sound.

The axe struck the ore, sending sparks flying. It took a great deal of effort to get a few scattered pieces of rock to the ground.

Fang Zhiyi felt a sharp pain in the tiger's mouth.

The axe is too inefficient for chiseling stone and is not a tool specifically designed for mining, so it consumes twice the stamina, costing a full 10 points per strike.

Fang Zhiyi chopped twice and then stopped, carrying six stones back to the camp.

He shook off the snow, exhaled a breath of cold air, and added two pieces of wood to the shaky fire.

The flickering flames chased away the chill. As time passed, the weather outside grew colder, probably reaching below minus ten degrees Celsius.

As a southerner, Fang Zhiyi rarely experienced sub-zero temperatures and was naturally intolerant of the cold, suffering quite a bit from the cold along the way. When she took off her scarf, the tip of her nose was red from the cold.

I rubbed my hands together and waited for the temperature to rise a little before opening the camp list and selecting the basic crafting station.

[Consume 15 wood and 5 stone to craft a basic crafting table?]

Fang Zhiyi selected "Yes," and the materials in his backpack instantly disappeared. A clanging sound of a hammer came from within the white light. When the white light faded, a wooden table appeared beside the campfire.

The basic crafting station can be used to create some crafting materials.

After scanning the production details, I found the fabric option.

One fabric requires three fibers to synthesize.

The camp tent needs 10 pieces of fabric, which is 30 fibers. I only have 15 in my backpack right now, so I have to go out and collect more.

The journey from the camp to the forest is not short, and a lot of energy is spent traveling. It would be great if logging could be done near the camp.

Fang Zhiyi had a flash of inspiration, took out the tree seeds from his backpack, and tried to plant them.

Planting failure

Trees must not be placed within the camp area.

So, it's fine as long as it's outside the camp area?

Once outside the camp, Fang Zhiyi found a suitable open space and planted the four tree seeds in sequence.

The tree seed was buried in the snow, and soon a small sapling sprouted from it.

Seedling stage

【03:59:59】

The countdown keeps going, and in 4 hours it will grow from a seedling into a mature tree ready for harvesting and logging.

Fang couldn't wait that long, so he decided to go and collect some more fiber and tree seeds.

Before setting off, he checked his backpack to make sure he was fully prepared.

Half a day has already passed, and the daylight hours are even shorter in winter. This might be the last time he goes out to collect materials.

With that in mind, I first went to the basic crafting table and spent 2 pieces of wood and 1 piece of stone to make a pickaxe specifically for mining. Then I roasted 3 apples over a fire.

With a hissing sound.

Five seconds later, the golden-brown apples were freshly baked.

After being roasted over a fire, the aroma of the fruit immediately bursts forth. The apple flesh is soft, and with a gentle squeeze, the abundant juice flows out, completely removing the astringency and sourness, leaving only a rich sweetness on the tongue.

Baked apples

[Restores 15 stamina points and 30 hunger points upon consumption]

After wolfing down the three baked apples, Fang Zhiyi set off again. To save time, he chose the shortest route, which ran between the forest and the mine, making it convenient to collect fiber and ore.

By the time we reached the entrance to the forest, the sky had already darkened. The sky was overcast, the light was blocked by clouds, and without the sunlight, the temperature grew even colder.

Fang Zhiyi started cutting down trees as quickly as possible.

With limited energy, he stopped after collecting 15 fibers, ate two apples he had just picked to fill his stomach, and then set off to mine again.

Now that we have the right tools, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort. With a series of clanging sounds, we smashed two pieces of ore.

[Wood x44, Apple x4, Tree Species x3, Fiber x30, Bird Feather x2, Ore x17]

I went out twice and my backpack was full of goodies.

Fang Zhiyi put away his pickaxe. After a flurry of activity, logging and mining, he was drenched in sweat even in the dead of winter. He hadn't felt it while he was busy, but now, facing the wind and snow, he sneezed violently.

【cold】

[Maximum Stamina -10]

Fang's meaning: ...

That's possible.

Fang Zhiyi quickly wrapped her scarf tighter, covering herself up completely.

The wind and snow howled as the sun set.

A chilling wolf howl could be faintly heard from the forest.

Fang Zhiyi felt a chill on the back of his neck and quickened his pace back to the camp.

The snow around the campsite had thickened a bit, leaving a trail of footprints. Looking back, the footprints stretched endlessly, leading into the forest. Anyone with a keen eye could easily find his campsite.

Fang Zhiyi felt a faint unease.

The campsite was surrounded by a fence, but calling it a fence is an exaggeration; it was really just a few pieces of broken wood. In case of any danger, it would only serve a decorative purpose, better than nothing.

Fang Zhiyi felt a strong sense of crisis and decided to seize the time to upgrade the camp.

To upgrade to a level 2 camp, you need two level 1 residential buildings, one level 1 defensive building, and a level 1 campfire.

With a basic crafting table already in place for the living quarters, Fang Zhiyi began constructing camp tents.

Go to the basic crafting table, take out 30 fibers and select synthetic fabric.

Tear—

The fibers were rubbed back and forth, and after one minute, a neat and smooth piece of cloth landed on the crafting table. It would take 15 minutes to make 15 pieces of cloth. While waiting, Fang Zhiyi first built defensive structures.

The list of level 1 defensive buildings includes catapults, watchtowers, and trenches. With limited materials, I can only choose one to build for now.

Fang Zhiyi first rejected the idea of ​​a lookout tower.

The camp was drafty from all sides. What use was a lookout tower that could spot the enemy? Run away? Once the camp was lost, elimination was the only fate awaiting him in the dead of winter.

Therefore, even if they encounter danger, they have no choice but to perish with the camp.

That leaves only two options: catapults or trenches.

A trench is a ditch dug around the camp to prevent the enemy from getting close. A catapult is used for attack. Fang Zhiyi hesitated for a moment and decided to choose the catapult.

Sometimes, offense is better defense.

[Do you want to build a catapult using 5 wood and 10 stone?]

【yes】

A catapult made of wooden frame appeared out of thin air, with stone projectiles attached to the launching rod. The lever structure was flexible, and once the mechanism was triggered, the stone projectiles would be launched heavily up the launching rod and hit the target.

With weapons, Fang Zhiyi felt a little safer. He pushed the catapult to the edge of the camp and aimed it at the empty snowfield.

Back at the crafting table, 15 pieces of cloth were ready. Picking up the cloth, I selected to build a camp tent.

A flash of white light appeared, and a triangular tent landed beside the campfire. Its structure was lightweight and simple, but the space inside was cramped, barely enough for one person to lie down.

After setting up the campsite tents, only the level 1 campfire remained.

Fortunately, we collected enough materials to build the last building.

[Do you want to use 5 wood and 5 stone to build a level 1 campfire?]

【yes】

The makeshift fire disappeared, replaced by a brand new bonfire. A ring of stones encircled the fire, and the wood inside was arranged neatly in a star pattern. The fire ignited from the center, instantly raising the temperature. Above the bonfire was a tripod, from which hung a black stone pot.

A level 1 campfire burns for a longer time and can also be used to cook things.

Fang Zhiyi grabbed a handful of snow and put it into the stone pot.

The flames leaped, the ice and snow melted, and soon it began to bubble and gurgle. Once it boiled, one piece of wood was used to make a cup, which was then filled to the brim with hot water.

A puff of hot air rose up.

Fang Zhiyi held the water glass, gently blew on it, and sipped it slowly. She sniffed, and the negative effects of the cold disappeared, replaced by warmth.

[Stamina +1]

[Stamina +1]

[...]

My stamina is gradually increasing.

In the warm environment, Fang Zhiyi gradually relaxed.

[Level 1 Residential Building (2/2)]

[Level 1 Defensive Building (1/1)]

[Level 1 Campfire (1/1)]

You have met the requirements to upgrade your camp.

Upgraded to level 2, the camp has a completely new look.

What was once a dilapidated camp with a rudimentary campfire and crudely constructed fence is now transformed into a camp with a level 1 campfire, tents, a crafting table, and a catapult. The outer fence has also been upgraded, becoming much sturdier and stronger, and the camp area has expanded considerably.

[Camp level 2. Upgrading requires constructing level 2 residential buildings (0/3), level 2 defensive buildings (0/2), and a level 2 campfire (0/1)]

Fang Zhiyi's eyes skipped a beat.

[fzy's Level 2 Camp]

[Building Value: 3]

Decoration level: 2

[Evaluation: Your campsite is starting to take shape, but it's still too rudimentary. Please continue to decorate it; it might attract unexpected travelers.]

Fang's meaning: ...

They were being pointed at and talked about.

Building value refers to the number of buildings in the camp; the more buildings, the higher the building value. And decoration value… does that mean he has to decorate the camp?

Sure enough, he found some strange things on the crafting table: potted plants, decorative lights, Christmas trees... These had absolutely nothing to do with survival, and they required quite a few materials. Would anyone actually make these things?

Fang Zhiyi's brow twitched, suppressing the urge to curse, and opened the camp building catalog.

Tier 2 residential buildings include: a luxury tent, a furnace, a trading post, and a tier 2 campfire.

Tier 2 defensive structures include: stone walls, ballistae, and trench spikes.

Most Tier 2 buildings are upgraded from Tier 1.

That means we need to build all the level 1 buildings first. This will consume a lot of materials.

After a period of construction and resource consumption, there were very few materials left in the backpack.

[18 pieces of wood, 2 pieces of stone, 4 pieces of apple, 3 pieces of tree seed, 2 pieces of bird feather, 1 piece of bird egg]

At first glance, it seems to lack everything.

Fang Zhiyi wished he could go out right now and fill his backpack to the brim, but the sun had already set, the wind outside the camp was biting cold, and it was pitch black and he couldn't see anything, which was obviously very dangerous.

It got dark.

For safety reasons, Fang Zhiyi had to stay in the camp for the time being.

The winter nights are very long, and it's unrealistic for him to just sit and wait for dawn, nor does he want to go into the tent to rest so early.

Gurgle.

In the quiet of the night, a strange noise suddenly rang out.

Fang Zhiyi was startled at first, thinking that something had come in. After looking left and right, she realized that it was just her stomach growling.

Fang Zhiyi blushed as she realized she had made a blunder.

After a busy day focused solely on my stamina, I didn't realize that my hunger had also reached its limit.

Fortunately, I still had a few apples in my backpack.

A row of bright red apples sat there. But just seeing apples made my teeth ache, and I had absolutely no appetite.

After a long day of work, if I were to fill my stomach with this, my life would be over.

Fortunately, there are still supermarkets.

[A Fresh Food Supermarket Lv.2 (Bound)]

Today's pickup count (2/5)

Today, Fang Zhiyi only took out a scarf, gloves, and earmuffs—a three-piece winter gear set—and still had two pickup slots left. With a mindset of not wasting anything, Fang Zhiyi carefully considered the items on the shelves.

After his last raft survival, some of the goods on the shelves were used up, especially a small section of the beverage area. Fortunately, there was enough food in the supermarket, and he couldn't possibly finish it all by himself.

Passing by the instant noodles, biscuits, and Lao Gan Ma chili sauce in the fast food section, Fang Zhiyi wanted some hot soup or stew on such a cold day. After a long day, some meat would be even better.

Winter is the perfect time for hot pot.

Unfortunately, the quantity of goods taken was not enough, and there weren't enough ingredients for hot pot. In the end, Fang Zhiyi took out a beef rib.

Time seems to stand still in the supermarket; all the ingredients are at their freshest. The snowflakes on the ribs are delicate and glossy, and they are cut into pieces and neatly arranged in the stone pot.

The beef ribs were seared over a flame, their own fat sizzling and releasing a glistening sheen. Once both sides of the ribs were lightly browned and the Maillard reaction had occurred, boiling snow water was poured over them, and a few slices of apple were placed on top.

The fruit acids in apples are released when heated, adding a touch of fruity aroma.

The campsite echoed with the bubbling sound of boiling water, and oil floated on the surface of the broth, reflecting a bright luster. The beef ribs were fresh enough that they didn't need any seasoning; they were already rich and creamy with a hint of apple sweetness when eaten plain.

Take another sip of the soup; it's piping hot and incredibly flavorful.

Fang Zhiyi's hands and feet immediately warmed up, and a bead of sweat appeared on the tip of his nose.

[Stamina +100]

Hunger +100

Fang Zhiyi paused in his movements.

If your stamina bar is full but you can't do anything, isn't that a waste?

Fang Zhiyi was stingy and calculating, and the thought of wasting such a large amount of energy made him anxious.

What can I do?

Their eyes lit up when they saw the four trees growing outside the camp.

Got it!

The tree was planted in an open area outside the camp, and now that it has grown, it is right within the firelight's reach. Fang Zhiyi picked up an axe and began chopping down the tree by the light of the campfire.

Thump, thump, thump!

Awooo—

It sounds like some strange noise has gotten in.

Fang Zhiyi picked up the fallen materials, turned her head, and in the darkness, pairs of bright green eyes lit up.