The next day, as dawn broke, soft light filtered through the leaves and fell upon Lu Fan's shelter.

He stretched and got up from the simple bed. The big horn beside him had already woken up and was quietly eating hay.

Lu Fan patted Da Jiao's head, and Da Jiao affectionately rubbed against Lu Fan's hand.

"You really do like eating grass."

Lu Fan prepared a homemade taro ball milk tea breakfast for himself.

"Ah, that feels so good, my stomach feels warm."

"Big Horn, let's go to a new place today, maybe we'll make a new discovery," Lu Fan said to Big Horn while packing his equipment.

Big Horn flicked its tail, as if responding to his expectation.

Lu Fan tucked his sharp broadsword into his waistband, slung a backpack full of tools and rations over his shoulder, and, with a spear in hand, led Da Jiao away from the familiar camp.

They walked along a rarely traveled path, surrounded by silence, with only the occasional chirping of insects and birds.

As we walked...

[White-bellied Golden Pheasant Spotted Ahead]

Lu Fan looked up and saw a plump golden pheasant.

"Coo coo coo~"

The white-bellied golden pheasant is 100-140 cm long, with a metallic green head and white fan-shaped feathers with bluish-black edges on the nape; its back is metallic green and its underparts are white.

"Holy crap, cuckold guy."

The white-bellied pheasant stared blankly at Lu Fan, as if wondering why there was an upright monkey.

"Don't be afraid, you're here now." Lu Fan lowered his hostility, and the white-bellied pheasant was immediately attracted by the animal's affinity.

"Hasage!!"

Lu Fan flashed his two-meter-long sword, and the pheasant's head fell to the ground.

Live broadcast room.

"What a sharp knife."

"As expected of a man recognized by the light."

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

【Healthy White-bellied Golden Pheasant*】

"What? This thing is a white-bellied pheasant, isn't that a protected animal mentioned in the textbook?"

"They were protected animals before because their numbers were too small. Now that there are 10,000 of them, are they still considered protected animals?"

"Not a rare or protected animal?"

Meanwhile, many experts in the wildlife conservation sector are also engaged in heated debate.

Is the white-bellied pheasant still considered a protected animal, and what should be done with these 10,000 white-bellied pheasants?

Of course, Lu Fan didn't recognize this chicken; even if he did, it would just be a dish.

He casually tossed it into the large corner basket and then continued exploring the path ahead.

This time, he's going to explore even more distant places.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, a clear, babbling sound reached Lu Fan's ears.

[Discovering a River]

His eyes lit up instantly, and he quickened his pace towards the source of the sound.

"Big Horn, there's a river ahead!" Big Horn was also infected by his excitement and followed behind with light steps.

Soon, a crystal-clear river came into view.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

[On-site testing in progress...]

Rivers will merge with streams.

Then, the small water source that Lu Fan triggered the first time immediately expanded and turned into a river.

Live broadcast room.

"This wilderness survival system is so intelligent, and it can even be stacked!"

"I'm still worried that we don't have enough land."

"Haha, now we have even more abundant water resources."

“Our country had already started restoring green spaces near water sources, and now it’s even easier.”

"Let those foreign dogs be envious."

The river shimmered in the sunlight, resembling a flowing silver ribbon.

Lu Fan excitedly ran to the riverbank, squatted down, scooped up a handful of water, and felt the cool, sweet river water slide down his throat, making him feel incredibly refreshed.

He strolled leisurely along the riverbank, admiring the surrounding scenery while keeping an eye out for any useful resources.

Gold was discovered beneath our feet.

"Gold?! Where?" Lu Fan looked around but found nothing.

Suddenly he saw a dark stone in the river.

Lu Fan curiously walked into the river. The water was above his knees. He bent down to examine it closely and found that the stone was somewhat different.

He acted decisively, striking the stone with a pickaxe, causing a piece to fall off and revealing the golden interior.

"It really is gold!"

Lu Fan couldn't believe his eyes. He picked up the gold and weighed it in his hand.

The weighty texture and unique color convinced him that this was a genuine treasure.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

【gold*】

Live broadcast room.

"gold?!"

"Incredible luck, I actually found this."

"Wow, what's the use of gold in the wild? To make golden spoons?"

"Big Horn, we're rich!" Lu Fan shouted excitedly towards Big Horn on the shore.

Big Horn just glanced up at it, then lowered its head and continued eating grass.

Just as he was basking in the joy of discovering the treasure, a strange object drifted by with the current.

[A sock made with modern craftsmanship]

Lu Fan's pupils contracted: "Socks?!"

"What's going on?" Lu Fan asked, full of doubt, as he reached out and picked up the sock.

The socks are made of ordinary material, but the style looks familiar, as if they come from a familiar region.

He examined it carefully, a sense of unease rising within him.

How could a sock suddenly appear out of nowhere in the wilderness? This means there must be other people upstream.

Lu Fan's nerves tensed instantly, and he looked warily towards the upstream of the river.

Encountering other people, especially those of unknown identity, in this perilous wilderness is no small matter.

Various possible dangerous scenarios flashed through his mind.

The viewers in the live stream were in an uproar.

"These socks don't look right. Could someone have set a trap nearby?"

"I have a bad feeling. Could it be one of those foreign players with ulterior motives? I've heard that players from Japan are quite cunning."

"Lu Fan, be careful, don't fall into a trap."

"It might have been swept down by the current, but in any case, we should be careful."

Zhao Hangjun looked at the screen, frowned, and analyzed, "Judging from the material and style of the socks, there is indeed a high probability that they are the type commonly seen in Japan."

The sudden appearance of a sock in this wilderness is enough to make one wary.

The Japanese players are known for their ruthless methods in competitions, so Lu Fan must proceed with caution.

Lu Fan was well aware of the dangers involved, and he decided to go against the tide to find out what was going on.

Although he was filled with vigilance, he also knew that running away would not solve any problems.

"Big Horn, let's go up a bit and see if we can find anything." Big Horn followed behind him and stepped into the river, the water rippling around its legs.

They proceeded cautiously along the river, with Lu Fan constantly keeping an eye on their surroundings.

Every rustling leaf, every subtle sound, would instantly put him on alert.

The scenery on both sides of the river gradually became gloomy, with the dense forest seeming to hide countless eyes, spying on them from the shadows.