Several pieces of clothing had already been changed out of the wooden tub. Gu Mian stared at them expressionlessly for a while, then decided to wash them tomorrow.

"I wish there was a solar-powered fully automatic washing machine!"

Gu Mian, lounging on a recliner with her legs crossed, munching on an ice cream while enjoying the breeze from the electric fan, sighed with admiration.

Gu Mian wondered how many more people would die tonight as she opened the chat channel.

"The pollution level is 90. It seems I'm about to become inhuman."

"Damn survival game! I'll ￥% you##"

"Waaaaah, I'm only 18! I don't want to die!"

Jiang Bai: "Brothers, let's all hang in there! Once we wipe out the mosquito swarm, the system will reward us with two purification potions, one of which can remove 10 pollution points!"

"Really?! Waaaaah, I'm saved!"

Xu Kun: "It's true! I drank two vials of purification medicine, and the pollution level has dropped to 50! Don't give up, everyone! Hang in there!"

"You damned mosquitoes, I'll fight you to the death!!!"

"I'll fight! The worst that can happen is I become a pollutant, but I'll keep fighting!"

...

The appearance of Jiang Bai and Xu Kun gave those who were already in despair a shot of adrenaline, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

"It seems like I've been infected. What happened?" Gu Mian's eyes inexplicably stung as she muttered and sent a message: "10 pieces of wood or 10 nails for one mosquito coil. There are only 45 available. One coil per person. Message me directly if you need one."

"Also, a purification potion has been put up for auction, with a 3-minute time limit."

At this price, exchanging mosquito coils for mosquito coils is practically free.

The chat channel instantly exploded.

"Gu Mian! From this day forward, you are my goddess!"

"Ahhh! It's a purification potion. I'm saved!"

"Don't get too excited yet. Tens of thousands of people are vying for one. Are you sure you can get your hands on one?"

Xu Kun: "Mianmei is indeed a kind-hearted goddess. She's even willing to take out the purification potion. I should do something too."

Xu Kun: "10 pieces of wood or 10 nails can be exchanged for one mosquito coil. There are only 10 available, and each person is limited to one. Please send a private message directly."

Jiang Bai: "10 pieces of wood or 10 nails can be exchanged for one mosquito coil. There are only 15 available, and each person is limited to one. Please send a private message directly."

Wang Xiaoqing: "I don't have that much stock, but I'll still do my part."

Wang Xiaoqing: "10 pieces of wood or 10 nails can be exchanged for one mosquito coil. There are only 5 available, and each person is limited to one. Please send a private message directly."

Hua Xinrui: "Mianmian is indeed the cutest girl in the world. I was so moved that I cried!"

Hua Xinrui: "10 pieces of wood or 10 nails can be exchanged for one mosquito coil. There are only 25 available, and each person is limited to one. Please send a private message directly."

Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, many players also started to sell mosquito coils in a chain, even though it was only one or two coils at a time, but many hands make light work.

The number of surviving players, which had been plummeting, has finally stabilized.

Currently, there are [number] players alive.

More than 20,000 people died in one day; this number is truly shocking.

After processing the mosquito coil replacement order, Gu Mian received 1200 pieces of wood and 600 iron nails.

There were too many of them to fit in backpacks, so they could only be used to expand the raft.

[Would you like to craft a raft using 10 wood and 10 nails?]

"yes."

[Would you like to craft a raft using 10 wood and 10 nails?]

"yes."

...

Gu Mian made a total of one hundred wooden rafts, expanding the area to 220 square meters.

The raft instantly doubled in size. The nails were almost used up, and there was nowhere to put the extra wood, so it could only be temporarily piled on the raft.

After finishing her work, Gu Mian lay back down in the chair.

I'm exhausted tonight and don't want to fish for chests. I'd better get some rest.

Gu Mian happily crossed her legs and started eating, taking out an ice basin, roast duck, Sprite, and spicy chicken feet.

While I was eating, my mouth was dripping with oil, when Xu Kun sent me a private message:

"Mianmei, have you forgotten that your purification potion is still being auctioned?"

Gu Mian was taken aback, as if she had really forgotten.

He quickly wiped the grease off his hands and opened the trading platform.

Sure enough, a bunch of supplies had appeared in the auction comments below the purification potion.

[Large Ice Maker (Durability 100)]

[Solar-Powered Fully Automatic Washing Machine (Durability 100)]

[Solar-powered flashlight (durability 100)]

[Lucky Fruit *1]

...

The auction lasted only three minutes, and it seemed that everyone had brought out their valuables.

After looking around, I want a solar-powered fully automatic washing machine, I want a large ice maker, and I want a lucky fruit even more!

After much deliberation, Gu Mian still chose to trade the washing machine, as it was what she wanted most at the moment!

It's so hot, she has to change her clothes several times a day, and she really doesn't want to rub them with her hands anymore!

Transaction complete. You have received 2 solar-powered fully automatic washing machines.

The washing machines were all over a meter tall, with a flexible hose trailing from the top. Gu Mian simply and crudely inserted the hose into the wooden bucket filled with purified water.

Then I threw all the accumulated clothes in at once, poured in the laundry detergent, closed the lid, and pressed the start button.

Soon, the washing machine automatically started pumping water from the wooden tub.

Gu Mian raised one eyebrow, looking at the running washing machine: "I wonder if 40L of water is enough?"

Having dealt with one of her worries, Gu Mian returned to her chair and replied to Xu Kun, "Thank you for the reminder, it's all taken care of now."

Xu Kun quickly replied: "Mianmei, want to team up and explore the island together? I have a 6-hour island access pass that I haven't used yet!"

Team up to land on the island?

Gu Mian hesitated for a moment before replying, "When are we going? How many people?"

Xu Kun: "Let's go to the island during the day tomorrow. We can escape the heat. There will be just the three of us: me, you, and my friend Jiang Bai. He's traded with you a few times before, do you remember?"

I do remember him, but I didn't feel very safe with him, since we were two strangers who had only transacted online and had never met in person.

After thinking for a while, Gu Mian still refused: "No, I don't feel safe."

Xu Kun: "..."

Xu Kun: "That's pretty direct, sis!"

Xu Kun: "Okay! It was my oversight. Let's get together next time."

Gu Mian: "Mm."

After ending the conversation, Gu Mian picked up a duck leg and continued to gnaw on it.

Just as she took a bite of meat, Hua Xinrui sent her another private message: "Mianmian, I just got a 5-hour island access pass, which allows two people to go on the island. Do you want to come up to the island together tomorrow?"

Gu Mian was a little puzzled. What day was it today? Why was everyone asking her to team up for a trip to the island?

Gu Mian didn't give a definitive answer: "I'll think about it."

Although they said they would consider it, they basically weren't going to consider it at all.

It's better to be a lone wolf until you've fully armed yourself from head to toe.

However, she can indeed use up her island access card, as it allows her to avoid the high temperatures and collect more supplies.