If things develop to the later stages and they really need to survive as a group, Zhang Shi will only find reliable people to form a team, unlike Liu Yu who accepts anyone who comes indiscriminately in order to expand quickly.
"This base item is pretty good; I might get one if I get the chance."
Having been here for so long, Zhang Shi has figured out some of the hidden rules of the Wilderness World. He knows that the new items produced in each stage of the Wilderness World are closely related to the gameplay of that stage.
For example, before the severe cold arrived, the treasure chest was filled with warm clothes; when the extreme heat was about to arrive, Zhang Shi obtained a central air conditioning system.
In conclusion, after the extreme heat disaster, the system likely wanted to encourage communication between players, which is why Chen Hu's Traveler's Journal and Liu Yu's Stronghold appeared.
With nothing else to do, Zhang Shi switched back and forth between the trading market and the chat channel, occasionally lurking online and replenishing his supplies. Time passed quickly, and the system time jumped to midnight.
Wilderness World issued its announcement on time once again.
[Survivors, congratulations on successfully surviving the first natural disaster. Don't get too cocky; this is just the appetizer. The weather has never been the only threat to your lives. What follows is an even more brutal catastrophe.]
The next natural disaster you will face is: extreme heat.
Extreme heat is far more unbearable than extreme cold. I hope you can be strong and get through this natural disaster. Because even more terrible calamities await you.
[Later, the Wilderness World will rank survivors from different regions, and the top-ranked survivors will receive generous rewards.]
The same familiar rhetoric was used again. This time, it wasn't just Zhang Shi; most of the survivors were prepared and not surprised by the arrival of the extreme heat disaster.
[Ding! Regional rankings completed. Rankings now published.]
[Summer-12-11 District Ranking]
[First Place, Zhang Shi's Reward: 1 Divine Artifact Chest (Pink) x1, Intermediate Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x3000]
[Second Place, Liu Yu's Reward: 3 Rare Treasure Chests (Purple) x1, Intermediate Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x2000]
[Third Place, Chen Beipan's Reward: 2 Rare Treasure Chests (Purple) x1, Intermediate Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x1000]
[Fourth Place, Zhao Feng's Reward: Rare Treasure Chest (Purple) x1, Beginner Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x900]
[Fifth Place, Wu Qing's Reward: Rare Treasure Chest (Purple) x1, Beginner Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x800]
[Sixth Place, Ge Dalong's Reward: Rare Treasure Chest (Purple) x1, Beginner Equipment Gift Pack x1, Gold Coins x700]
[World Ranking]
[First Place, Zhang Shi's Reward: Experience Points]
[Second Place, Bell Gregory Reward: 8000 Experience Points]
[Third Place, Chen Baomu: 6000 Experience Points]
...
A golden light flashed, and Zhang Shi's scholar talent was triggered, granting him 20,000 experience points and instantly leveling him up to level 10.
As usual, Zhang Shi increased his attribute points to Strength and found that his rank had also been raised to Advanced, and all his attributes had increased by one.
His attributes are as follows.
Name: Zhang Shi
Race: Human
Experience points: Level 10
Rank: High
Strength: 21
Agility: 9
Physical condition: 7
Magic: 1
Talent: Scholar
Ability value: 9
Although it's still not as good as the monsters he's encountered, it's much stronger than the weakling he was before. And that's with his base stats. With his skills and equipment, Zhang Shi is confident that he can hold his own even against monsters of the "exquisite" level.
The regional and global rankings haven't changed much; the top performers are still the same group of people. The only dark horse is Liu Yu, who just founded the Light Alliance. Presumably, his reputation has improved because of his strongholds.
The system rewards this time were much more meager than the last time; I wonder if the system is deliberately increasing the game's difficulty.
But the most exciting moment is when you open the treasure chest. Zhang Shi has the privilege of doubling his rewards, which means double the happiness.
Ding! Successfully opened the Divine Treasure Chest (Pink), triggering VIP privileges. Items doubled. Obtained:
【All-Powerful Robot (Pink) x2: Exclusive AI in the Wilderness World, capable of both physical and magical combat. Capable of everything from housework to melee combat, consuming only one kilowatt-hour of electricity per 100 kilometers, and absolutely loyal – your best partner on your survival journey.】
Zhang Shi took out the two robots and found that they had a bionic appearance, with one looking like an old man and the other like a young man.
The older one was a white-bearded old man, dressed in a sharp black suit, with shiny, spotless leather shoes, holding a lunchbox in his hand. He looked like a classic butler from a movie.
The other, younger one, was a girl of about fifteen or sixteen, with a slender build and dark skin. She was wearing a maid outfit and an apron.
Zhang Shi looked at the old man and the young man with great interest, not expecting that the two robots had such distinct characteristics.
The two robots were activated and bowed to Zhang Shi in unison.
"Hello, my master!"
Zhang Shi helped the two up and asked curiously.
"What are your names? What are your special skills?"
The white-bearded old man replied.
"We have no name yet, please bestow one upon us, Master. As for our special skills, we are capable of anything."
Zhang Shi chuckled at the old man's words, thinking they might be bragging, but he didn't delve into it further. Instead, he pondered how to address the old man and the young man.
A moment later, Zhang Shi pointed at the old man.
"Hmm, you look just like a butler, so I'll call you Lao Bai. From now on, your task at the shelter will be to manage the shelter's resources and equipment, as well as assist me in managing various matters at the shelter."
Then, Zhang Shi pointed at the girl.
"As for you, I'll call you Xiaomei. From now on, your task is to take care of my daily needs, feed the livestock, and manage the farmland. Alright, do you two have any other questions?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Lao Bai and Xiao Mei replied decisively.
"No problem, my master."
Zhang Shi felt awkward being called "master," so he ordered them to change their address.
"Don't call me master anymore, just call me young master."
"Yes, young master!"
Zhang Shi was very satisfied with the two robots. He took them around the shelter overnight and even prepared two rooms for them to rest (and recharge).
Pipi watched the two newlyweds with great interest, circling around them.
"Alright, I've told you everything I need to. I'll add the rest later. Starting tomorrow, you'll all be working with me. Tomorrow morning I'll demonstrate the tasks you need to do, and you can learn from me. That's all for tonight. Go back to your rooms and rest."
Upon hearing this, Lao Bai turned and went back to his room, while Xiao Mei remained motionless, staring blankly at Zhang Shi.
Zhang Shi, though puzzled, asked, "Is this awe-inspiring?"
Is there anything else?
Xiao Mei countered, "Young Master, would you like me to serve you in bed?"
Zhang Shi's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open.
"Where did you learn this word?"
Seeing Zhang Shi's strong reaction, Xiao Mei thought he was angry, so she quickly bowed and apologized.
"I'm sorry, young master, my job is to take care of your daily needs. I can't leave until I've watched you go to sleep."
Zhang Shi sighed and shook his head, knowing that his orders had backfired.
"Alright, you can go back now. I can take care of myself. I don't need you to help me get up or go to bed."
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