Zhang Shi opened his mouth in surprise, speechless, until it was completely dark before he came to his senses.
"Awesome! I only upgraded one shelter and got so many rewards. I'm going to take off!"
Glancing at the next stage of the shelter, Zhang Shi realized that even the construction requirements weren't unlocked yet. He stopped thinking about it, put the treasure chest in his inventory, and prepared to maximize his gains before opening it again tomorrow when the privileges refreshed. For now, Zhang Shi planned to use up all the idle resources.
With the wall providing protection, Zhang Shi grew bolder. Carrying an oil lamp, he placed the well in the courtyard under the cover of night. He pulled up the bucket that came with the well; it was filled with clear, cool well water. Zhang Shi examined it closely with his eyes.
"Ding! One glance confirms it: well water."
[Well Water (Blue) 15L x 1: After consuming a certain amount, increases stamina recovery speed by 10%. High-quality well water, cool and sweet, can be consumed directly.]
Zhang Shi's expression brightened with joy. He hadn't expected the well to produce graded water. He tasted it and found it indeed icy cold with a slightly sweet aftertaste. Zhang Shi was even happier. He finally had a stable water supply. Combined with the 20% energy recovery from the luxurious bed, he would transform into a tireless ox. If he could find a field to cultivate, he would definitely work it diligently.
After transferring 40L of well water into his backpack, Zhang Shi felt a slight chill coming from all around him.
Is autumn approaching in this wilderness? Why is the weather getting colder and colder?
Back in the stone house, Zhang Shi quickly lit the fireplace. The flames illuminated the living room, and the temperature in the entire house rose rapidly, bringing a warm feeling to Zhang Shi's body and soul. As soon as he had some free time, Zhang Shi felt a sudden pang of hunger. Another day had passed; it was time to treat himself.
Zhang Shi stretched his arms, preparing to cook himself a pot of chicken soup. The chicken meat processed by the system was convenient, saving him the trouble of cleaning and blanching. Zhang Shi lavishly poured some high-quality well water into the black pot, then added the chicken meat and the wild vegetables and onions he had gathered during the day, adding salt with a touch of ceremony. He then placed the black pot on the stove and left it there.
Getting up and going to the bathroom, Zhang Shi shook his head with a sigh.
People only cherish things when they lose them.
For the past few days, Zhang Shi had been relieving himself in the grass, constantly surrounded by mosquitoes, his delicate bottom already covered in countless bites. Now, looking at the ceramic toilet that clashed so drastically with the surrounding stone walls, Zhang Shi felt a pang of resentment. He then boldly filled the tank with river water, and the toilet was finally operational.
"Splash~"
After a smooth discharge, Zhang Shi skillfully wiped the handle clean with the blades. Having washed his handles after a long time, Zhang Shi felt refreshed. Before leaving, he lit the small stove under the water tank.
"I'll take a shower tonight and have a good night's sleep."
Sitting back down by the fireplace, Zhang Shi opened the building module. A wide variety of items were unlocked as the shelter was upgraded, including tools, weapons, and furniture. Now that the shelter's interior space was larger, it felt somewhat empty. Looking at the furniture section, Zhang Shi decided to craft some furniture.
[Dining Table (White): Ordinary wooden furniture, bringing a touch of life to the monotonous wilderness. Construction requirements: 1154 wood / 8 nails / 0 nails]
Zhang Shi clicked on the subpage for "iron nails," which showed that the nails were made of pig iron. Looking at the piece of pig iron in his backpack, Zhang Shi didn't hesitate and decisively chose to make one.
Ding! Congratulations on winning:
[Iron Nails (White) x10: Iron materials, an indispensable resource for survivors' development and crafting.]
Seeing that the construction conditions were met, Zhang Shi decisively manufactured the dining table and placed it in the center of the living room.
"Now that we have a table, we still need to get a chair."
[Chair (White): Ordinary wooden furniture, bringing a touch of life to the monotonous wilderness. Construction requirements: 1146 wood / 4 nails / 0 nails]
Zhang Shi is incredibly arrogant now; he snapped up several iron ore blocks in the trading market.
"It's a good opportunity to try out this smelting furnace."
Zhang Shi placed the smelting furnace by the window, added 5 units of wood, and then poured in all the iron ore. About 3 minutes later, a system notification sounded.
Ding! Congratulations on winning:
[Refined Iron (Blue) x1]
"Hey! There's an unexpected bonus."
Refined iron is a hot commodity in the trading market, and its price is very high. Zhang Shi put it into his backpack and patiently waited for the other iron ores to be smelted.
Ding! Congratulations on winning:
Pig Iron (White) x1
"As expected, the smelting furnace does not always produce high-quality metal."
Zhang Shi worked for a while and made a chair, placing it in front of the dining table. The table and chairs were ready; only the tableware was missing.
The system couldn't make this yet, so Zhang Shi had to buy a set of wooden tableware from the market, which wasn't cheap. With everything ready, the chicken soup on the stove was bubbling away. Zhang Shi lifted the lid, and a rich aroma of meat wafted into his nostrils, whetting his appetite.
Zhang Shi poured the chicken soup into a bowl, picked up a spoon, and took a small sip. The aroma of the meat mixed with the freshness of the wild vegetables created an indescribable deliciousness, and most importantly, it was salty.
Clicking on Zhao Feng's profile picture, Zhang Shi sent him a video call invitation, intending to tease him, but Zhao Feng didn't respond for a long time. A little worried, Zhang Shi left him a message asking him to reply when he was free.
While enjoying his meal, he opened the chat channel. Watching these survivors chat idly every day was a great way to pass the time; it had become Zhang Shi's regular program to help him fall asleep and accompany his meals.
Sure enough, those familiar IDs were chatting enthusiastically.
Qian Duo: How was everyone's haul today? Let me start by sharing my thoughts. [Refined Iron Spear (Blue) x1: Has a chance to pierce armor upon attack, highly effective against tough-skinned beasts. A high-quality weapon forged from refined iron, capable of inflicting piercing damage on enemies.]
Wang Wu: Brother, can I rent this thing to you tomorrow? I found a litter of wild boars today, but I don't have a good weapon. With your thing, I'm confident I can take them all down.
Ge Dalong: Brother Wang, don't get carried away. There's an old saying: "First a wild boar, second a bear, third a tiger." A wild boar can be terrifying when it gets angry. Getting injured in this wilderness would be a huge problem, not worth it at all.
Immediately, many people in the chat channel tried to dissuade Wang Wu, saying it wasn't worth taking such a huge risk to fight the wild boar. But Wang Wu seemed determined to go head-to-head with the boar. Seeing his resolve, everyone guessed that he was either confident or just a reckless fool, and that persuasion was useless. So they each offered to lend him some useful resources.
Seeing the lively atmosphere in the chat channel, Zhang Shi showed off the Wilderness Hunter suit and offered to lend it to Wang Wu.
Seeing everyone lend a helping hand, Wang Wu felt a warmth in his heart and immediately promised that if he successfully captured the wild boar family, he would give each of the family members who lent him supplies a portion of wild boar meat in return.
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