Chapter 47 Winter is Coming: Prepare for an Unprecedented Blizzard...

In an instant, the screams of the raging rock tiger echoed across the entire snowfield.

The monsters looked at each other, trembling with their tails between their legs.

On the city wall, the raging rock tiger rolled and vomited. The heat from the chili peppers continued to burn its fragile stomach and esophagus. It lay on the ground, panting heavily, and even the breath coming out of its throat had a spicy taste.

Fang Zhiyi grabbed the back of its neck, straddled its back, pressed down hard, and punched it down forcefully.

The raging rock tiger whimpered and tried to get up, but a sudden pain in its stomach caused it to stumble and fall back to the ground.

"Awooo—"

Fang Zhiyi tried to knock off the ice crystals on Bao Yanhu's forehead, but no matter how hard he tried, they wouldn't budge.

Another heavy punch landed.

The tiger was so dizzy from the beating that it collapsed to the ground, its limbs twitching uncontrollably.

【Tyrannosaurus Rex】

【98/280】

[Injury] [Burning]

As the rage subsided, the Rock Tiger visibly weakened, its fur drooping, and it lay motionless on the ground.

Fang Zhiyi exerted too much force, and a metallic taste rose in his throat. His hands were covered in blood, and he couldn't tell if it was his own or that of the raging rock tiger.

Both the man and the tiger remained silent for a while, but in the end, Fang Zhiyi's willpower was stronger. He grabbed a bone spike dagger and stabbed it fiercely into the eyes of the raging rock tiger.

The tiger's pupils constricted sharply. Faced with life and death, the bald man unleashed a strong will to survive, struggling frantically and trying to stand up and throw the person on his back off.

Fang Zhiyi lost his balance and grabbed the mane of the Rock Tiger. Fortunately, he had the strength to pull it in, and his legs twisted tightly around the mane. No matter how much the Rock Tiger struggled, he held on tightly to his back and wouldn't let go.

He gritted his teeth, forcefully raised his arm, and plunged the bone dagger deep into his back.

The intense pain drove the Rock Tiger into a frenzy, causing it to rampage across the city wall and destroy everything in its path.

Fang Zhiyi was slammed against the city wall, and a "crack" sound came from his shoulder, indicating that he had broken his bone. However, his adrenaline surged, and he felt no pain at all. He continued to grip the dagger stuck in Bao Yanhu's body tightly and pressed it deeper into his body.

"Aww!"

The Rock Tiger roared, its fur trembling violently, and its muscles and bones creaking. Then, countless icicles exploded, the frost mixing with flesh and blood, turning into a hedgehog-like shape. The icicles instantly pierced Fang Zhiyi's thigh and arm.

[Injury] [Bleeding] [Frostbite]

[Stamina-50]

Fortunately, he received the blessing of the Great Spirit, which doubled his strength, speed, and stamina. Fang Zhiyi's original stamina was 120, but now it has increased to 240. Even though he lost so much health earlier, he can still withstand this attack.

The icicles were so cold that they froze the moment they pierced the skin, so there was no pain.

However, this move also injured the Rock Tiger, resulting in a Pyrrhic victory. It staggered, emitting heavy panting with each step.

We've reached the final stage; it's a matter of who can hold out until the end.

Fang Zhiyi stuffed himself with food to replenish his strength and hunger, preparing to outlive the raging rock tiger to death.

Bao Yanhu seemed to understand this as well, realizing that he had no chance of winning, and walked directly towards the edge of the city wall.

Before Fang Zhiyi could react, a feeling of weightlessness washed over him as Bao Yanhu leaped off the city wall with him in tow.

The city wall is neither particularly high nor particularly low.

A cold wind blew in their faces, and after a dizzying spin, with a "bang," he and Bao Yanhu crashed heavily to the ground.

Upon landing, the first thing I felt wasn't pain, but rather a blankness.

After a brief period of blackout, consciousness returned, and my body felt like it had fallen apart; I couldn't move at all.

With great effort, he turned his head and saw the raging rock tiger lying not far away, its belly heaving and its limbs twitching incessantly.

[Stamina-10]

[Stamina-10]

[...]

The Viper Tiger's stamina was rapidly depleting. Fang Zhiyi wasn't in much better shape either, burdened with a series of negative effects.

[Fracture] [Severe injury] [Weakness] [Bleeding] [Frostbite]...

My energy levels kept dropping, and nothing I ate could stop it.

He gritted his teeth and took out the [Fountain of Life].

The fountain of life was contained in a heart-shaped glass bottle the size of his palm. He didn't even have the strength to open the bottle, so he used his teeth to bite open the cork and gulped it down.

Sweet spring water flowed into my throat, its powerful vitality surging and surrounding me, soothing the wounds on my body.

Like a spring breeze, new leaves are born.

The wounds on his body were healing rapidly, and his stamina was rebounding from rock bottom, increasing by one bar at a time.

The overflowing life force enveloped the Wild Rock Tiger. It shook its head vigorously and staggered to its feet.

It had only a sliver of strength left, and looked as if a gust of wind could topple it. However, the monster itself was physically strong and possessed a powerful regenerative ability, and it was already slowly recovering.

Fang Zhiyi was still lying on the ground, unable to move. He struggled to get up, but he couldn't muster any strength and could only watch helplessly as Bao Yanhu walked towards him step by step.

Frost spread underfoot.

The rock tiger walked unsteadily and was very weak.

But if it were to attack with all its might now, the outcome would be uncertain.

Fang Zhiyi gritted his teeth and finally managed to control his arm, grabbing an ice spike lying on the ground, waiting for the raging rock tiger to come over and kill him with one blow.

But the tyrannical rock tiger, having learned its lesson, dared not act rashly. It shifted uncomfortably and decided to recover its strength first.

It turned its head, searching for something that could quickly restore its strength. It sniffed the air and smelled the aroma of meat. Its eyes lit up when it saw several pieces of scrap meat piled up in the corner, emitting an enticing fragrance.

Without hesitation, the raging rock tiger pounced forward, chewing greedily with fierce eyes, as if it were tearing Fang Zhiyi apart.

The bits of meat slid down his throat, and his strength was gradually returning.

+10, +20... Suddenly, the Wild Rock Tiger stopped moving, its eyes bulged, and it made a "chuckle" sound in its throat.

[Poisoning]

This meat was mixed with a high-level poison and was left there as bait.

Its recently recovered stamina plummeted instantly, completely depleted by the poison. Finally, it let out a long, unwilling howl and vanished into a wisp of white light.

You have defeated the monster lord, the Rock Tiger.

[Monster Frenzy Ends Early]

Outside the city walls, having lost their lord's control, the monsters scattered and fled, returning to the darkness like a receding tide. In no time, they vanished completely, leaving only a devastated camp.

Fang Zhiyi loosened his grip, and the sharp ice spikes rolled to the ground. He looked up at the dim sky, and his rapid breathing gradually calmed down.

...So tired.

He had never felt so tired before.

I felt completely drained and just wanted to lie there quietly, not thinking about anything.

Not long after his mind went blank, a snowflake slowly drifted down, landing on his cheek and bringing a touch of coolness, as if urging him to get up.

Fang Zhiyi took a deep breath and resignedly sat up.

The effects of the Fountain of Life are truly potent; no matter how severe the injury, it can restore one to full health without any lasting effects.

After a fierce battle with the Tyrannosaurus Rex, he was surprisingly full of energy. His mind was a complete mess, but his body told him he was still alert and ready to fight again.

The two sides attacked each other, leaving him sitting there for a while, his finger unconsciously poking at the light screen.

Player fzy is ranked 00001st in this server to kill the monster lord.

The monsters sensed fear.

[Player morale is rising]

[Player camp defense +10%, attack power +10%]

Monster defense -10%, attack -10%

[Let's take them down in one fell swoop!]

The announcement for the entire region has been refreshed in the channel, with bolder font and darker color, making it hard to ignore.

Shortly after this series of messages went viral, players began to emerge one after another.

No wonder the monsters were so easy to defeat; turns out a pro was helping out.

[The boss is awesome!]

[Thanks, expert! Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to defeat the monster lord.]

I'm exhausted. We killed the lord; hopefully, no more monsters will come tomorrow.

Don't get too excited yet, the game might pull some tricks on you tomorrow.

[@fzy, please say something!]

[fzy: Collect basic supplies]

[...]

[So aloof]

[Are you not trying to brag at all about getting the first kill on the server?]

[A very pragmatic statement]

[Looking for a mentor/guide!]

Even the big shots are short of supplies?

Fang's intention is certainly lacking.

Upgrading his camp to level 4 cost him a lot of materials, and once he reached level 4, the amount of materials needed to repair a damaged camp doubled. Even if he had stockpiled 99 wood and 99 stones, it still wasn't enough.

The camp is now ravaged by a monster horde and is in dire need of repair, but we don't have enough basic materials.

Fang Zhiyi posted the excess materials on the channel and exchanged them for some stones to repair the camp.

The stone turned into white light and disappeared into the wall, leaving several obvious patches on it. With some mending, it was finally repaired.

Fang Zhiyi walked towards the campfire, and his toe stepped on something hard. Looking down, he saw a blue crystal shimmering with a faint light.

It looked somewhat familiar. I picked it up and examined it for a moment, then realized that it was an ice crystal from the forehead of the Rock Tiger.

Frost crystals

[Sealed with pure ice power]

The introduction sounded impressive, but Fang Zhiyi didn't see what use it was and put it in her backpack first.

After tidying up the campsite, a new message popped up.

[Monster Frenzy Results in Progress]

Rewards will be distributed based on ranking.

Fang Zhiyi glanced at the list and, unsurprisingly, he was ranked first again, not only for the most kills but also for the highest camp level.

【no.1fzy】

[Rewards: 20 Survival Points, 5 Basic Material Packs, 5 Supply Packs, 3 Selectable High-Grade Potions, 1 Decoration Pack (Christmas)]

Today's monster frenzy is more difficult, and the rewards are more generous than yesterday's.

The first few items were all familiar faces, only the quantities had changed. Fang Zhiyi glanced at them and his gaze fell on the last item.

[Decoration Package (Christmas)]

With winter approaching and the Christmas spirit strong, why not decorate your campsite to bring warmth and joy?

Fang Zhiyi tried to open it.

A gift package appeared on the light screen. With a slight tremor, the ribbon binding it came undone, and with a "bang," colorful paper scraps sprayed out, transforming into a multicolored stream of light that swirled around the camp.

Fang Zhiyi subconsciously closed his eyes. When the light faded, the camp looked brand new.

Strings of colorful lights hung in the air, like twinkling stars falling into the night sky, illuminating the entire campsite in a riot of colors.

Below, a Christmas tree rose from the ground, its spruce branches adorned with colorful balls, bells, and stars that jingled in the wind. Beneath the tree were gift bags of various sizes; I picked one up and shook it—it was empty.

Santa's Gift

You can open one every day.

Fang Zhiyi opened the package in her hand.

Lucky Apple

[Consumes 1 point of random attribute]

A bright red apple appeared in my hand, looking no different from one that had fallen from the tree.

He took a bite, still somewhat skeptical.

Maximum Stamina +1

The stamina bar increased slightly, reaching 121.

The increase isn't much, but unlike other items that can't be taken to the next world, this effect is permanent.

Not to mention you can get one every day, which can increase several attributes by the end of this world.

nice one.

Fang Zhiyi finished the remaining lucky apple in a few bites.

The apple's sweet and sour taste stimulated the secretion of gastric acid, causing my stomach to rumble.

Not only did I not fill my stomach, but I also felt even more empty.

Fang Zhiyi touched the corner of his lips.

What should we eat?

I just went through a fierce battle and don't want anything too greasy, so something simple and hot will do.

Put a pot on the stove, bring water to a boil, pour in the sukiyaki sauce, arrange the bright green chrysanthemum greens, cut the frozen tofu into pieces, and cook the leftover vegetables from the previous days together.

Snowflakes fell softly, and a wisp of smoke rose gently.

Fang Zhiyi stretched and glanced at the hot spring pool in the camp. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he quickly took off his coat and jumped into the hot spring.

Warm spring water gushed in, massaging every muscle, and my tense mind slowly relaxed.

Mist rises, snowflakes fall on shoulders, the interplay of cold and warmth brings a light, airy feeling.

After swimming a lap with his arms outstretched, Fang Zhiyi leaned against a rock on the shore, where a plate of cooked sukiyaki was laid out.

Sukiyaki broth tends to be sweet, bringing out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. The tofu also soaks up the broth, trembling and melting in your mouth, like a cloud melting on your tongue.

Crack an egg into the broth, and without using fire, simply let the residual heat of the broth cook the egg until it's half-cooked. The bright yellow yolk flows out, with no fishy smell, only a fresh and savory flavor.

Being soaked in snow, enjoying a hot spring, and eating piping hot sukiyaki – there's no more perfect enjoyment than this.

...There are still some.

Fang Zhiyi leaned gently against the shore, watching the falling white dots. The silence of the night brought a sense of loneliness.

At this moment, is Chu Zhao also looking at the same sky as him?

...

Bang! Bang!

Intense gunfire erupted under the cover of night.

The residual heat from the daytime sun's baking still lingered, leaving the asphalt road in a semi-melted state.

Cars were parked haphazardly on the road, and several charred corpses could be vaguely seen.

A figure moved through the workshop, dodging the monster's tentacles, and hid behind an SUV.

哢哒.

The bullet was chambered, and without any hesitation, he turned and fired.

The monster let out a shrill roar and collapsed.

A moment later, the figure emerged from the hiding place, his black boots stepping on the monster's corpse. The muzzle of a gun, still shrouded in gunpowder, pierced the wound and pulled out the crystal inside.

"Why are you working so hard?" A teammate asked from the side. "You're working so hard, you've even upgraded to a level 4 camp, and I haven't seen you rest for a moment."

Chu Zhao raised his head, looked up at the silent sky, and said nothing.

Just when his teammates thought they wouldn't get a response, they heard a low, hoarse voice.

"Because I want to catch up with someone."

"If you're too far behind, he'll leave you behind."

...

It's so cold! So cold! So cold!

Am I just imagining things? Why is the snow so heavy today?

[Uh, it must not be my imagination, the snow is so thick that it almost blocked the camp gate.]

The campfire burned faster than yesterday. I was timing my additions perfectly, but I almost froze to death when I woke up this morning.

I have an idea.

If the snow falls any heavier, we won't be able to leave the campsite.

[That's a good idea, stop thinking about it.]

What if we really can't get out of the camp?

We can only try to stockpile more supplies.

[Damn, I went out for a bit, and even the warm clothes weren't enough; I'm bleeding from the cold!]

[Oh no, I only have one fur coat, I'm stuck.]

Surviving in the dead of winter, day five.

Before dawn, the channel was already bustling with activity.

Fang Zhiyi glanced at the messages in the channel, then looked outside the camp. Just as they had said, the snow outside the camp had thickened again, blocking the gate.

After struggling to push open the door and shovel away the snow at the entrance, I could barely get outside.

Stepping outside, the temperature instantly dropped to -60℃. The temperature inside the campsite remained at 0℃, and after staying inside for a while, it was hard to adjust to the cold outside.

The wind feels like it's cutting you with a knife.

Fang Zhiyi sneezed and quickly retreated back into the camp.

In just a short time, a thin layer of frost had formed on my hair. I rubbed my wind-numbed cheeks and pulled out my winter bedding.

First, I put on a scarf, earmuffs, and gloves. Then I made a fur coat and put it on, and finally took a bite of a steamed bun with chili sauce.

【overheat】

Fang Zhiyi: "..."

It seems like we're being overly cautious.

He was so warm that sweat was breaking out on the tip of his nose, so he quickly stepped out of the camp gate to cool down.

A cold wind howled and blew in my face. It actually relieved the heat on my body, making the temperature just right.

Fang Zhiyi wiped his nose, and the sweat on his nose had frozen into frost, obscuring his vision.

With great effort, he pulled it off, stepped onto his skis, and set off.

Based on speculation in the channel, there's a high chance that heavy snow will block the roads and prevent us from leaving the camp, so we must be fully prepared.

really.

I hadn't been outside long when I received a notification from the game.

[Blizzard is coming, winter is on its way]

Are you ready for an unprecedented blizzard?