Zhang Shi took off the Dingzhen (a type of ancient Chinese magic weapon) and pretended to smash it. After careful consideration, he calmed down and put it back on.

"Hmph, fortunes change every thirty years, so don't underestimate a young man's potential."

Looking at the system time, Zhang Shi realized he'd spent most of the day working on things, and it was already noon. Although he really wanted to go back and upgrade the shelter, daytime was precious. After some consideration, Zhang Shi abandoned his plan to go home immediately and went back to his old ways.

Thankfully, he didn't smash the treasure in a fit of anger. Zhang Shi kept tossing his treasure along the roadside, and he found some wild vegetables and wild garlic. Zhang Shi started thinking about what to have for dinner and what cooking utensils he needed.

Wandering aimlessly while chopping down trees, Zhang Shi gradually strayed from the path and descended into the woods. The trees here were thicker, and felling them yielded more lumber units. Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Shi wandered deeper and deeper, and by the time he realized it, he had no idea where he was. Fortunately, he had been pushing his way through, and the ground was littered with tree stumps, so he didn't get lost.

Zhang Shi looked up and saw that the surrounding trees had thinned out, and ahead lay a low hill; he was already at its foot. The thought that large wild animals might roam the hill sent a chill down his spine, and he decided to make a quick getaway. Before leaving, he habitually tossed a sign towards the distance.

"Ding! One glance confirms it: mine."

[Mine: A region rich in mineral resources, primarily iron ore. Assessment: High-quality mineral resources.]

Zhang Shi's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to examine the low hill. The hill was entirely black, dotted with a few scattered green plants. The slope was not steep, with the steepest part not exceeding 40 degrees, and a few caves could be vaguely seen on the mountainside.

Zhang Shi glanced at the time; it was almost 3 PM. There was no time to explore here today. After marking the path ahead, Zhang Shi put his mind at ease and headed back.

After speeding and pedaling furiously, Zhang Shi arrived at the spot where he had been bitten by a snake yesterday. This time, he cautiously took out the test results first, and surprisingly, a bright warning appeared on the lens.

"Ding! Identified at a glance as: Kun Chicken."

[Kun Chicken: A variant of the wild pheasant found in the Wilderness World, known for its loud cry and strong jumping ability. Evaluation: Delicious meat, a rare and valuable source of sustenance in the Wilderness World.]

Zhang Shi grinned from ear to ear, because he had discovered a treasure chest behind Kunji.

"Chicken, you're so unlucky to have met me. You're really unlucky."

The Kun chicken was about the same size as a domestic rooster. It was currently pecking at insects in the grass, occasionally raising its head to check its surroundings, appearing quite alert. Zhang Shi changed into his wilderness hunter gear and crept closer to the Kun chicken, his old Duan sword gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

"Giggle!"

Upon discovering the intruder, the Kunji not only didn't flee, but instead bristled and charged towards Zhang Shi. Seeing this, Zhang Shi no longer concealed his intentions and engaged the Kunji in a fierce battle.

"Huff, huff."

After some maneuvering, Zhang Shi found an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow, ending Kunji's life.

System notification: Congratulations on obtaining:

[Chicken 2kg (white) x1: From Kun chickens, the meat is delicious and a rare source of meat in the wilderness.]

[Two white eggs: from Kun chickens, rich in nutrients. You can choose to hatch them or eat them.]

[Feathers (White) x3: Produced by birds; attached to the end of arrows to enhance their performance.]

Seeing that Zhang Shi had not only defeated the Kun Chicken but also obtained an egg, tears of gratitude welled up in his eyes.

"You're so kind, chicken! You even gave away the little ones after killing the big ones. You're such a philanthropist."

Remembering that a treasure chest was waiting for him, Zhang Shi rubbed his hands together and ran to the bushes behind him. Finding only a white chest, he was immediately disappointed. He casually opened the chest...

Ding! Successfully opened a normal treasure chest (white). Obtained:

[Wooden Gate (White) x1: A gate made of ordinary wood, which can be placed on wall structures. It cannot be recycled after placement. Durability 150/150]

Iron Ore (White) x1: A basic resource with a wide range of uses; you can't do without it.

[200g white salt x1: A common seasoning that can add variety to the survivors' monotonous diet.]

Unexpectedly, the resources from the white box were of exceptionally high quality, and Zhang Shi happily accepted them. He rode back to the shelter in one go, and at a glance, he saw that the animal trap he had set that morning had yielded another harvest. A white rabbit was caught in the trap and lay motionless, long since gone to its burial place.

System notification: Congratulations on obtaining:

Rabbit meat 500g (white) x1

Rabbit fur (white) x1

"It's so wonderful to live a life where you don't have to worry about food or clothing."

Zhang Shi went forward to collect the prey and placed the animal trap beside it. He took out the wooden gate he had just acquired and set it directly facing the shelter. A flash of white light appeared, and an exquisite wooden gate appeared within the wall, looking exactly like the gate of a rural courtyard. Zhang Shi pushed open the gate, stepped inside, and looking at the nearly 100-square-meter courtyard, he felt a sense of fulfilling his dream of owning his own property.

He locked the door behind him, wiped the sweat from his brow, and put away his Wilderness Hunter suit. Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Shi returned to the cabin, an excited, almost fanatical grin spreading across his face.

"Hehe, I can finally upgrade the stone house. I'm going to fill it up with you today."

Zhang Shi deftly opened the system building interface. The upgrade materials were already prepared, and he clicked on the upgrade without hesitation.

With a flash of golden light, the original 20-square-meter wooden house expanded to 50 square meters. The wooden plank walls transformed into neatly cut stone walls, and there were waist-high windows at both the front and back. Pulling down the planks would create a sealed space. The interior was divided into three areas. Upon entering, the first thing you saw was a stone fireplace in the living room, with a stove on top for the survivors to prepare food. The chimney connected to the outside, so Zhang Shi would no longer have to weep while gazing at the night sky.

Inside was a large room, where the luxurious king-size bed they had acquired was neatly arranged. The wall behind the bed faced the fireplace, maximizing warmth. There was also a wooden window beside the bed for natural light and ventilation.

The last small room turned out to be a bathroom, containing only a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. Though simple, it was tastefully furnished. A large water tank hung from the ceiling, and a small stove at the bottom heated the water. The drainpipe connected to the septic tank in the backyard; if they ever wanted to grow crops, the septic tank would be ready-made fertilizer.

Before it got dark, Zhang Shi went outside to take another look. From the outside, the stone house was square and neat, both exquisite and sturdy. The roof was made of stone slabs, and the pointed roof design meant there would be no risk of leaks even in heavy rain. It could be said that apart from its slightly rough appearance, this stone house was almost flawless; it was practically Zhang Shi's dream house.

System notification: Congratulations on successfully upgrading your shelter and unlocking crafting permissions for some items. You have obtained:

【Exquisite Treasure Chest (Green) x1】

System notification: Congratulations! You are the first survivor in this region to upgrade your shelter to level three. Reward:

[Smelting Furnace (Green) x1: Can smelt metal ores or other materials, refining them into the desired substances. A special smelting furnace in the Wilderness World, capable of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Using high-quality fuel has a chance to improve the quality of the refined item.]

System notification: Congratulations! You have become the tenth survivor in the Wilderness World to upgrade your shelter to level three. Rewards:

[Fully Automated Mining Machine (Green) x1: Exclusive technology in the Wilderness World. It can be placed on mineral resources and automatically mines by consuming mining tools and fuel. While the efficiency is average, it frees up your hands and allows you to retire comfortably.]

[Water Well (Green) x1: Resource item that can be placed near the shelter. It produces 40L of water per day and refreshes at 24:00 daily.]