Just as Zhang Shi was about to set off, a glance out of the corner of his eye revealed that the animal trap seemed to have caught something again. Zhang Shi quickly ran over to check. Sure enough, a plump wild duck had triggered the trap at some point, its neck caught, and it died instantly.

"Haha, dinner's sorted out for tonight."

System notification: Congratulations on obtaining:

[Wild Duck Meat 2kg (White) x1: Common duck meat, rich in protein and fat, is a relatively easy-to-obtain meat in the wilderness.]

[100g white duck down x1: Low density, low breathability, excellent warmth retention.]

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

The gloom in Zhang Shi's heart vanished instantly. After glancing at his haul, he happily collected the wild ducks and casually reset the animal traps.

When good things happen, people are in high spirits. With Lao Duan leading the way, Zhang Shi chopped down trees as he explored. Whether it was due to practice making perfect or his strength increasing, Zhang Shi chopped down trees much more easily than yesterday. With Lao Duan's help, he could cut down a tree in just over a minute on average.

Zhang Shi seemed to have entered a state of complete absorption until he felt his mouth was dry. Only then did he stop and check the time, only to find that it was already noon.

"When did I become so powerful?"

Excluding travel time, Zhang Shi chopped down trees for more than three hours straight. Only after stopping did he feel the soreness in his shoulders and arms. Looking at the more than 1,200 units of timber in his backpack, Zhang Shi felt that the hard work was worthwhile.

Putting away his bicycle, Zhang Shi munched on some bread and strolled slowly along the forest path. Perhaps spurred by what had happened that morning, Zhang Shi unconsciously became more active, even during his mealtime, his eyes darting around the roadside, searching for any possible resources.

"Treasure chest, treasure chest, I love you. You're as captivating as an orchid. I want to be with you forever, for all eternity."

As the saying goes, heaven helps those who help themselves, and Zhang Shi actually spotted a touch of red amidst the lush greenery. His eyes lit up, and he put the bread back in his backpack, jogging closer to examine it closely. He discovered it was two plum trees.

Perhaps it was because of the excellent ecological conditions of the wilderness that the plums on the tree were so big and red that Zhang Shi's mouth watered. He reached out and picked a big plum from the tree.

[Plum (Blue) x1: Increases stamina recovery speed by 20% after consumption. This plum is big, juicy, and has a great flavor; it's really satisfying to eat. Our survivor in the Wilderness World can't resist it.]

"I won! And it's a high-quality one!"

Zhang Shi swallowed the plum in one gulp, and sure enough, he felt a cool current flowing from his stomach to his limbs and bones.

The surging sensation made him groan comfortably.

"Ah~ I'm getting into it!"

Overjoyed, Zhang Shi picked another plum from the tree to examine it.

[Plum (white) x1: Clears heat, reduces internal fire, and aids digestion. This plum is large, juicy, and has a great flavor; it's really refreshing to eat. Our survivor in the Wilderness World can't do without it.]

Seeing that not all plums were of blue quality, Zhang Shi was not disappointed. After all, it was only the second day since he entered the wilderness world, and high-quality items could only be obtained by chance.

The plum trees weren't tall, so Zhang Shi cut some wood to stand on. Perhaps it was the high-quality plums that gave Zhang Shi his energy; in one go, within about an hour, he had cleared the two trees of all the ripe fruit, ultimately obtaining:

【Plums (white) x572】

【Plum (Blue) x51】

"What a bumper harvest! I just don't know if the system's inventory has a preservation function. Many of these plums are still unripe, and I definitely can't eat them all by myself. I need to sell them as soon as possible."

After making up his mind, Zhang Shi marked the surrounding area and cut off a section of branch before leaving.

"Hmph, I'll take a piece of fruitwood back and make fruitwood roast duck tonight."

Zhang Shi turned back, continuing to chop down trees as he went. With the boost from the blue plum, Zhang Shi felt as if he were on drugs, his energy seemingly inexhaustible. He hacked his way through the trees, carving a path through the forest. As sunset approached, Zhang Shi chopped his way back to the vicinity of the shelter. By this time, his backpack contained over 2500 units of wood.

Zhang Shizhi was filled with pride, gently stroking Lao Duan like a lover, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Old Duan, my Superman!"

After tidying up his backpack, Zhang Shi decided to end his work for the day. He strode confidently toward the shelter, thinking that if everything went smoothly, he would be able to stay in the stone house tonight, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

However, as the saying goes, excessive joy leads to sorrow. As Zhang Shi walked, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his calf. Looking down, he found a small, bright green snake hanging from his leg, firmly biting it and refusing to let go.

Go to hell!

Zhang Shi was both shocked and angry. He grabbed the little snake, threw it to the ground, and stomped on it, sending it to see his great-grandmother.

System notification: Congratulations on obtaining:

[200g white snake meat x1: from the green leaf snake. Although the original snake was highly venomous, its meat is tender and chewy, making it a rare delicacy in the wilderness.]

Zhang Shi stared blankly at the word "highly poisonous" in the system description. Two small cuts remained on his calf, the skin around them already turning purple. Clearly, the poison had spread.

"I'm testing it. What should I do? Calm down, calm down. Maybe we should amputate it?"

"No, even if amputation can stop the spread of the venom, I still can't stop the bleeding, and in the end I'll still die."

"The antidote must be within seven steps. I'll find it, I'll find it."

At this moment, Zhang Shi was already having some difficulty breathing and his vision was becoming blurry. He hadn't expected the poison to take effect so quickly, and he was already feeling somewhat desperate.

"Got it!"

Hidden in the bushes beside Zhang Shi, a metallic chest gleamed in the setting sun. Zhang Shi's eyes cleared, and he placed all his hopes on this high-level treasure chest.

Ding! Successfully opened the premium treasure chest (blue), triggering VIP privileges. Items doubled. Obtained:

[Powerful Antidote (White) x2: Oral administration; rapidly relieves poisoning of the same level. Tastes sweet and sour, reminiscent of first love.]

Zhang Shi didn't have time to examine the other items closely. As if grasping at a lifeline, his hands trembled violently as he tightly gripped the antidote.

The antidote was similar to an oral liquid. Zhang Shi twisted open the cap and swallowed it in one gulp. As soon as the antidote went down, Zhang Shi's breathing became smooth, his mind cleared up quickly, and the purple bruises on his calves dissolved, leaving only two teeth marks.

Zhang Shi collapsed to the ground, still shaken. He then realized that his clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and his once abundant energy was almost completely drained. Glancing at the time, he saw that there were less than ten minutes left until sunset. Zhang Shi suddenly stood up, stuffed a blue plum into his mouth, and stomped towards the shelter.

"The wilderness is fraught with danger, and you must never stay outside the shelter after dark."