Day 5 in the wilderness.
In the early morning, Pipi wagged its little tail and lay on Zhang Shi's chest, licking him awake with its little tongue.
Zhang Shi wiped his wet face, glanced at the time, and realized it was already 7 a.m.
"I'm destined to be a workaholic; I can't even sleep in."
Zhang Shi deliberately didn't set an alarm last night, but he was still woken up by Pipi.
Picking Pipi up, Zhang Shi checked his leg injury and found that the wound had scabbed over and would be fully healed by tomorrow at the latest.
Zhang Shi was immediately in a good mood and roasted some bear meat to share with Pipi.
During the meal, Zhang Shi opened the chat channel, intending to see what the other survivors were doing.
At first glance, I saw several familiar IDs.
Wu Qing: Buying all kinds of seeds at high prices, no quality or quantity restrictions. DM me if you have any.
Ge Dalong: Crafting [Spiked Cone Trap Template (Blue) x1: Unlocks the Spiked Cone Trap, a placement item. The trap is used to capture large wild animals and can be recycled. Construction requirements: 2 pig iron, 1 wood, 1 thatch]. Bulk orders receive preferential pricing.
Zhang Shi became interested upon seeing these two messages.
"Has Wu Qing already entered the agricultural era? I really want to know what methods she has to deal with the severe cold climate."
Planting is the most sustainable and stable way to obtain food, and Zhang Shi had also thought about cultivating a field near the shelter to be self-sufficient.
However, this desolate world is prone to natural disasters, and he worried that the seeds he planted would freeze to death before they could be harvested.
Right now, Wu Qing has started collecting seeds in large quantities, which obviously means she has a solution. Zhang Shi is quite curious about this.
"Hey, forget it. Let's keep some boundaries. People won't easily reveal such exclusive secrets."
Then, Zhang Shi clicked on Ge Dalong's profile picture to send a private message.
"Brother Ge, are you there?"
Ge Dalong was probably also watching the chat channel, and he replied very quickly.
Zhang Shi got straight to the point and inquired about the specific properties of the spike traps. After some discussion, they ordered 10 traps at a price of 2 charcoal each.
After gathering all the necessary materials and making the transaction, Zhang Shi closed the system panel, waiting for Ge Dalong's trap to be completed so he could turn the area around the wall into a minefield. If those gray wolves dared to attack again, they would be sure to never return.
Zhang Shi then took stock of the harvest from the smelting furnace and charcoal kiln, replenishing them with some iron ore and timber. Before long, it was sunrise.
As the harsh winter approached, the temperature in the wilderness gradually dropped. When Zhang Shi transmigrated, it was summer, and he was still wearing short sleeves and shorts.
Even during the daytime, Zhang Shi felt a bit chilly, and an occasional gust of wind would make him shiver involuntarily.
"It's gotten colder today. Looking at the temperature, it feels like late autumn."
After putting on the Wilderness Hunter suit, the thick fur insulated him from the cold air, and Zhang Shi finally felt warm.
He collected the dried meat that had been smoking in the yard overnight and placed it all in a well-ventilated area. He was just waiting for the right time so he could enjoy this uniquely flavorful dried meat.
The creation of the spike traps didn't take long, and Ge Dalong quickly traded over 10 traps.
With Lao Duan by his side, Zhang Shi carefully peeked through the door and, seeing no danger, stepped over the wall.
Last night it was quite dark, and the situation outside the door wasn't clearly visible. Only now could one see that the area outside the courtyard wall was covered with wolf footprints, and the wooden door was covered with dense scratches. Zhang Shi checked the durability of the wooden door; it was less than half full.
Considering that there was no shortage of pig iron resources now, Zhang Shi decided to find a design blueprint for an iron gate in the trading market later.
Zhang Shi took out the spike trap and examined its appearance. He found that it was just a wooden plank about the size of a table, covered with iron spikes.
Remembering Ge Dalong's instructions, Zhang Shi placed the trap on the ground, and that small area immediately underwent a miraculous change.
A section of the ground had suddenly collapsed, about three meters deep, with spikes set in the pit and a layer of thatch on top.
Zhang Shi retrieved the traps and found that the land in that area had returned to its original state, marveling at the wonders of the wilderness. He then placed all of them along the main gate wall. Instantly, a row of "trenches" appeared in front of the wall.
Pipi wagged its tail and peered curiously from above the trap.
Zhang Shi scooped up Pipi, afraid it might accidentally fall in. Pointing to the trap, he earnestly admonished it like a father, "Pipi, remember, these places are dangerous. If you step on them, you're done for, understand?"
After Pipi barked a few times, Zhang Shi put it down and turned to look for an animal trap.
However, when Zhang Shi looked around, the place where the animal traps had been placed was empty, with only a pool of blood left by the gray wolf the night before.
Seeing that there were no other animal tracks around, Zhang Shi guessed that the wolf pack had probably returned and taken the trap under the cover of night.
"The bear trap is of high quality. Once set, it will stay in place and will not move unless it is destroyed."
Zhang Shi muttered to himself, guessing that the wolf king of this gray wolf pack was probably also a high-ranking wolf, and quite intelligent as well. Being targeted by such a clever creature was the most troublesome thing; Zhang Shi felt a headache coming on. Even though the other side had started the trouble first, now they were clinging to him.
After adjusting his mindset, Zhang Shi stopped worrying about it. The feud was already established, and with traps everywhere outside the shelter, plus his sentry tower and bone bow, Zhang Shi was confident he could handle any wild beast that dared to attack.
Zhang Shi decided to stay home and burn charcoal to smelt iron before going out, so he stayed home to recover from his injuries.
The charcoal business was booming. Zhang Shi obtained more timber through the charcoal business, which allowed him to produce even more charcoal. In just one night, Zhang Shi's backpack had accumulated countless resources; it was already overflowing.
Helpless, Zhang Shi had no choice but to pile the wood in a corner of the yard, creating a small mountain in that spot.
I checked the trading market and found that, because news of the severe cold disaster had spread, many survivors had put their most treasured items on the shelves in order to cope with the cold.
After browsing for a while, Zhang Shi saw quite a few good items. Thinking about converting the resources into immediate combat power, Zhang Shi switched back to the chat channel and publicly offered to buy high-grade items.
Zhang Shi (VIP): I buy all kinds of high-quality items at high prices, including but not limited to: materials, weapons, consumables, blueprints, tools, etc. Those interested can contact me privately. I guarantee you will be satisfied with the price.
The message caused quite a stir in the chat channel as soon as it was released.
Zhu Dachang: Wow, look at these big shots buying and selling things, they're so powerful, they've probably all upgraded to level three stone houses by now.
Cheng Xiaobai: VIP, I have a blue design sketch. I've messaged you privately. Please reply whether you like it or not.
Zhang Shi's private chat messages and friend requests were already full of survivors, so he blocked some of the private messages asking for help or making threats. Zhang Shi sifted through a batch of good items, including the design blueprints for a warehouse and an iron gate that he desperately needed. After some haggling, he bought these items.
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