What was pulled out of the fish's belly was a key to a locked treasure chest and a thing that looked like a fish bladder.

Chu Zhiqin picked up the "fish bladder" with a hint of curiosity.

[Item Hint: Vehicle Enhancement Item. Traditional Diving Core (Can be used with Vehicle Customization Charms)]

It was too obvious... Chu Zhiqin couldn't help but gasp.

In-game loot often guides players' survival strategies. It seems that converting RVs for underwater exploration is urgently needed.

Common sense dictates that vehicle underwater modifications, in addition to basic waterproofing, also require resistance to deep-sea pressure, oxygen production and supply, constant temperature insulation, and even low-frequency sound wave detection to prevent collisions with obstacles.

"We need to gather all the various diving enhancement devices as soon as possible in the next two days." Xi Xi frowned and touched the "Miaobi Shengfu" tattoo on her wrist.

So, they had no choice but to release their own large RV.

However, this time the three of them were not as apprehensive as before. Based on Xi Zhongcang's observations over the past two days, the neighboring camp was not an organization with a powerful background or strong capabilities.

Even so, they did not want to expose themselves too much.

After all, in this cruel world of survival, once the identity of the top of the milestone list is exposed, it is like a big piece of fat meat placed in front of everyone, and it is inevitable that it will be targeted by those with bad intentions.

The family of three sat together, pondering for a long time, weighing the pros and cons.

While Xi Xi's family was worrying about the diving modifications and concealing their identities, on the other side, a group of people were secretly cutting up the flesh of a fish monster.

The fish monster was enormous and reeked of blood, but the people cutting its flesh paid no heed, their eyes fixed only on the thick layer of fat and fresh meat.

The scarred man's father, Old Liu, cunningly reported his speculations to the Huang brothers.

The Huang brothers remained expressionless, neither opposing nor agreeing, but they tacitly allowed Old Man Liu to organize the search for volunteer members on his own.

"Everyone!" Old Liu shouted at the top of his lungs, "The fish would have rotted if we left it any longer. We're making the best use of it. Everyone who's willing to work hard is commendable!"

These words naturally elicited different reactions within the Wildfire organization.

Some people, driven by self-interest, will stop at nothing, their eyes inevitably gleaming with greed. Others, however, frown, their faces showing reluctance, believing this to be a clear case of repaying kindness with ingratitude.

"This is too dangerous! Who knows if the fish monster will suddenly wake up!" a thin man muttered under his breath. "What if it's poisonous?"

"Is that the problem? The problem is that someone else killed the fish. It's one thing for us not to be grateful, but it's really too ungrateful to steal someone else's spoils..." the short, plump aunt said disapprovingly.

"What's there to be afraid of? Our men were the ones who found this big fish first!" a burly man said dismissively. "Besides, the fish is ownerless now, and there are many of us. What's wrong with taking a few more? Are we going to eat us all?"

As a result, the crowd split into two groups: one group followed Old Man Liu down the mountain in a grand procession, while the other group chose to stay at the camp.

There weren't many people left behind, and some of them were still hesitant and struggling internally. In the end, they succumbed to reality and became part of the group that went down the mountain.

Before long, the group returned carrying baskets full of fish. They swaggered into the camp and began roasting the fresh fish over the campfire.

The aroma of grilled fish filled the air, making one's mouth water.

The short-haired woman stood to the side, watching those who were cutting the fish, a smug smile on her face.

She exchanged a glance with her elderly father, then loudly announced, "Anyone who didn't participate in cutting the fish is strictly forbidden from coming to share the food!" After saying that, she sat down with a clear conscience and began to enjoy the food in her hands.

Old Liu sat not far away, watching the hesitant people, secretly mocking their cowardice. He ate the fish with gusto, as if demonstrating his courage and decisiveness to everyone.

Everyone who participated in cutting the fish meat ate with great relish, praising the fragrant fish. Although the fish looked somewhat ferocious, it tasted surprisingly good and was completely non-toxic.

Seeing this, the remaining team members felt increasingly shaken. They began to regret their earlier hesitation, and now they could only watch others enjoy their food.

As the short-haired woman ate her grilled fish, a sneer crept onto her lips as she looked at the cowards who refused to follow the crowd. She said, "There's still half a fish skeleton left at the bottom of the mountain! Anyone who wants to go tomorrow, line up and sign up with me!"

In an instant, everyone flocked to the scene, expressing their willingness to participate in tomorrow's harvest.

Xi Xi didn't care about any of that. She looked out the car window with a faint smile on her lips.

In her view, it was a wonderful thing that someone was willing to test the poison on her own, and even test it on every part of her body.

The fish's belly contained a key to a locked treasure chest, indicating that the fish meat itself was inedible. Therefore, if the fish monster were to expel its corrosive venom once when threatened, the fish meat would become safe to eat.

...

The next day, a huge RV slowly drove up on the cross-sea bridge to the west.