Zhang Shi gave the Black Mist Guardian instructions: he should stay on guard at the watchtower. If monsters attacked, he should handle what he could; otherwise, call for help.
Zhang Shi estimated that his sleep quality should improve in the short term. After all, the Black Mist Guardian's attributes were what they were, and Zhang Shi estimated that no beast could last more than a few rounds against him.
Remembering the only item he brought out of the dungeon—the key from the shrine—Zhang Shi studied it for a while but couldn't figure out its purpose. On a whim, he took out the Hunter's Handbook and touched it to the key, and to his surprise, it reacted.
On the parchment, a dim red light flickered incessantly. Because of the increased distance, the light became extremely faint, and it seemed to be very far away from me.
Since he wouldn't be exploring the dungeon anytime soon, Zhang Shi left it in the warehouse to gather dust.
This dungeon run was fraught with difficulties and dangers. Now that he had escaped from the jaws of death, Zhang Shi felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him, both mentally and physically. And just then, his stomach started growling again.
Zhang Shi glanced at the time; it was already past midnight. Unbeknownst to him, it had already been the sixth day of the severe cold disaster. Zhang Shi took out some bagged food, filled his stomach, and skillfully clicked to sign in.
The system notifies you that you have received the following rewards for checking in:
[Mechanical Repair Kit (Purple) x1: A rare item that can repair and maintain the highest rarity mechanical tools, restoring their durability.]
Zhang Shi was delighted and began to inspect the repair equipment.
This is a white machine about the size of a washing machine, with a control panel on top, giving it a very high-tech look.
After studying it for a while, Zhang Shi understood how to use it and immediately took out the mining machine to repair it.
"Ding, repairing this tool requires: 10 Refined Iron."
Without hesitation, Zhang Shi added the materials to the machine and pressed the button.
The white machine, like a Transformer, extended four mechanical arms and began operating on the mining machine. In less than five minutes, the mining machine was brand new again. Zhang Shi tested it and confirmed it was indeed working properly.
After glancing at the shelter relocation card in his backpack, Zhang Shi felt he should take action.
"Phew, now I can start mining again. I'll get a good night's sleep tonight and then move in after a few preparations each day."
...
Zhang Shi woke up naturally at seven o'clock the next day, feeling full of energy.
Zhang Shi didn't know if it was because of a hidden attribute after leveling up to level 8, but he felt that his energy recovery speed was faster than before.
Remembering that he still had two basements to settle, Zhang Shi decided to get those settled first and then move them over when the relocation took place.
Zhang Shi first ate a simple breakfast, and then began to handle the various tasks at the shelter as usual.
The two chicks had grown quite a bit; their downy feathers had turned into full feathers, and their weight was increasing rapidly. Zhang Shi dared not neglect them, carefully preparing their food every day, fearing that they might have problems eating it.
The sheep in the pen did not grow fast because of the lack of good feed, but they were much fatter than when they first entered the pen.
As soon as the sheep saw Zhang Shi appear, they swarmed around him, bleating. Zhang Shi hurriedly filled the trough with water and hay and left the pen, afraid that he might develop a bond with the lambs and that his plan to make lamb skewers might fall through.
Inside the greenhouse, some more vegetables have ripened, fully satisfying Zhang Shi's vegetable needs, with a surplus. After some consideration, Zhang Shi decided to sell some at the market to exchange for resources.
After finishing his farm work, Zhang Shi squatted in the yard and opened the system panel, pondering where to place the basement.
Today's temperature has risen significantly, and the snow has begun to melt. Zhang Shi can stay outside for a long time wearing only a leather jacket and trousers without feeling cold.
With this thought in mind, Zhang Shi realized that the ice harvesting operation had to begin immediately; otherwise, at the current rate of temperature increase, the glacier would probably start melting by tomorrow.
He sent a message to Zhao Feng, informing him of the situation in the basement. Zhao Feng jokingly said that Zhang Shi was going to open an ice room, but he didn't delay in his actions and started collecting ice from the small river in front of his house.
To prevent the ice from melting, Zhang Shi specially traded for a warehouse to store the ice.
Having solved the ice-collecting task, Zhang Shi used the territory control module to place two basements beneath the villa.
The basement was built to store ice, so that Zhang Shi's residence would be much cooler during extreme heat disasters.
I took a quick look at the basement structure; it was simply a space built of concrete. Each basement room was nearly 40 square meters in area, with a height of about two meters, providing ample storage space.
Having finished the work inside the shelter, Zhang Shi didn't rest and decisively used the shelter relocation card. The entire shelter was enveloped in a light curtain, then disappeared from the spot and was stored in Zhang Shi's backpack.
After taking one last look at the place where he had lived for half a month, Zhang Shi took Pipi and rode his snowmobile towards the glacier.
The sun was shining brightly today, and the journey was smooth without any unexpected incidents. Zhang Shi returned to the mine, properly placed the mining machine, and then resealed the mine entrance.
Zhang Shi returned to the location he had chosen earlier and placed the shelter in a relatively flat area with its back to the glacier.
After glancing at the cramped courtyard, Zhang Shi began a sweeping overhaul, expanding the wall to 50x100 meters in one go.
After working until noon, looking at the courtyard, which was as big as half a football field, Zhang Shi felt that he had a lot to accomplish.
A buzzing system notification sounded; it was a transaction request from Zhao Feng. He had already filled the warehouse with ice blocks and had traded the entire warehouse along with it.
Zhang Shi didn't even have time to eat before he started working as a porter and got busy again.
Zhao Feng used some kind of collection method, and the ice blocks were cut very neatly and stacked together in large chunks.
Zhang Shi piled the ice blocks on both sides, leaving space for passage in the middle. He estimated that one basement could store at least two warehouses' worth of ice. Even if some was lost when the extreme heat disaster struck, Zhang Shi would still be able to preserve a huge amount of ice, all of which were invaluable resources.
Meanwhile, another warehouse full of ice was traded to Zhao Feng. Zhang Shi could only endure the pain and pleasure, working intermittently until the afternoon before finally filling the two basements.
Zhang Shi covered the ice with a thick quilt before leaving, feeling reassured.
As soon as he returned to the ground, Zhang Shi could clearly feel that the temperature had risen considerably.
Pushing open the window, a gentle breeze blew in, making Zhang Shi feel refreshed, as if spring had arrived.
The system panel was opened, and everyone was discussing the rising temperature.
Cheng Xiaobai: Great! The temperature has risen, and I finally don't have to endure the freezing cold anymore. My poor feet are covered in chilblains.
Zhu Dachang: This temperature rise is abnormal. How could the wilderness world possibly make life comfortable for us survivors? I estimate the next natural disaster will be something like extreme heat. Everyone should prepare in advance.
Chen Beipan: Everyone, the mutual aid association has received reliable information that the next natural disaster will take the form of extreme heat. Please store enough water and food in advance to prepare for the impending disaster.
Zhang Shi was taken aback.
"Chen Beipan has changed his ways. When did he become so selfless?"
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