Matrix Survival: One random treasure chest per day

Chapter 40 Wolves
After much deliberation, Li Zheng finally decided to tell everyone that the equipment found in the matrix could be decomposed into materials.

I edited the message, briefly explaining how I discovered this setting, and then sent it.

The entire chat channel immediately fell silent.

A while later, Fengshan sent a message on the regional channel: "Damn it! You found it in the very first room at the start of the game, why didn't you say so then?! I'm ripping you off! There were devices in at least five rooms over two days!"

Yan Guang: Me too, I feel like I've lost a hundred million! Especially that human modification platform, I wanted to take it with me, but the system wouldn't let me, so I gave up... I'm so heartbroken now, I feel like I've lost money.

Passerby X50: +1!

……

Li Zheng is innocent; the editor lied: You didn't even ask. I thought everyone knew about this.

Zhan Zhouzhou: Everyone knows my ass! Who would think of disassembling a system tool?! Who would have such a thought process?!

Li Zheng thought for a moment: Which player of DNF (Dungeon Fighter Online) wouldn't want to dismantle Kelly's equipment enhancement machine?

Lu Li: Damn, this is so true. I even want to tear Kelly apart too.

Fengshan: It's making me uncomfortable, I'm off. I still have a few more explorations to do today.

Seeing everyone about to leave, Li Zheng quickly sent a message: "There's another piece of news. Chen Xiao, who used to frequently speak in the regional channel, is dead. I just explored a room and found his ID card."

Zhan Zhouzhou: I guessed it long ago.

Yan Guang: We discussed this yesterday. Later, my nephew messaged him privately, and the system message said the player was offline. At that time, we guessed that he had met with misfortune.

Li Chun: Pitiful.

Fengshan: So what? People die every day in the Matrix. Maybe I won't be around anymore after tonight.

Lu Li: Indeed.

"..."

Seeing that everyone was calm, Li Zheng felt that he was being too dramatic compared to the others.

On second thought, that makes sense. When isn't there a death in the Matrix?

If you want to live a comfortable life, you must take a detached view of life and death.

At the very least, one should take a more detached view of other people's lives and deaths.

but……

Seeing that everyone was there, Li Zheng suddenly had an idea.

"The Eye of Preys must not be exposed. This thing is like a ticket to pass through a level, it's too overpowered."

However, since gene potions are consumable items, any surplus can be sold to other players in the same channel.

Li Zheng found an excuse for his idea.

Anyway, the gene serum isn't being given away for free. We can just add some things to the raw materials and make a killing, right?
Moreover, this way, the gene serum enhances their strength, and with the increased strength, these players can hunt more creatures and obtain more materials.

It's a completely virtuous cycle.

The more Li Zheng thought about it, the more he felt that this method was feasible.

"It's best not to tell them this news now. After all, the gene serum was only developed today, and I don't even have enough for myself."

Li Zheng bid farewell to everyone in the regional channel, tucked in his collar, and set off towards the nearest metal door.

[Clang! Clang! Unfortunately, this is an open door. There's nothing of value in the room behind it. This path is blocked.]

The Eye of Preys gave this hint as soon as the outline of the metal door was seen.

"..."

Li Zheng silently turned around and walked in another direction.

Twenty minutes later, the Eye of Preys gave another notification:
Behind this door lies a cute little animal. If you can subdue the pack guarding it, you might gain another little helper. Moderate threat level.

"A little helper? Does that mean a pet?" Li Zheng stood in front of the metal door, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to go and check the other door first.

……

Behind this door lies some treasure, but the creatures guarding it are far more powerful than you can currently defeat. If you insist on forcing your way in, I suggest you leave me behind first.

There are only two choices left.

Either go to an empty room and waste an exploration opportunity.

Alternatively, you can go to the previous room with medium threat level, farm some materials for gene potions, and you might also get a new pet.

"Then there's no choice at all?"

Although he had made a wasted trip, Li Zheng was not angry at all and returned to the door he had just visited.

beep.

Swipe.

After inspecting the Desert Eagle, refilling it with snake grass needles, and restoring its genetic force to full, Li Zheng entered the light curtain.

The moment the membrane dissipated, Li Zheng's muscles tensed, ready to take evasive action at any moment.

However, when he saw the room clearly, he suddenly stopped moving.

"forest?"

All you can see are towering ancient trees, their lush canopies blocking out the sun and making the visibility inside the room exceptionally low.

Pairs of emerald green eyes appeared in the shadows of the forest, their gazes fixed on Li Zheng with a bloodthirsty look.

"Illustrated Guide!"

Taking this opportunity, Li Zheng opened the encyclopedia and scanned it in the direction of a pair of eyes.

beep.

Forest Wolf, Iron Rank

They are social creatures, with each pack consisting of at least twenty forest wolves, led by an elite alpha wolf.

Features: Cooperative operations.

Weakness: Tofu waist
Single hazard factor: 18
Ethnic group risk level: 18X?

"It's only at the Iron level. A single wolf isn't very dangerous, even less so than a dire bat."

After reviewing the information provided in the encyclopedia, Li Zheng considered his options. "Once they gather in large groups, the danger increases exponentially! I can already see more than thirty of them; it will be very difficult to deal with!"

The wolves seemed to be looking for an opportunity; as soon as Li Zheng showed any fear, they swarmed him and tore him to pieces.

“According to reports I read on Earth, wolf alphas are often cautious. Unless there’s a sure-fire opportunity or they are extremely hungry, they will patiently wait for their prey to make a mistake.” Li Zheng revealed a confident expression, as if he were facing a pack of puppies that hadn’t been weaned yet, rather than a pack of ferocious wolves.

Such an expression naturally gives off a calm and composed vibe, which makes the wolf pack more patient, or rather, the wolf alpha is more patient.

"The weakness is the waistline, which is easy to understand."

Li Zheng muttered to himself, "On Earth, an old man once used the phrase 'steel head, iron tail, and tofu waist' to describe a wolf, indicating that the middle part of its body is a difficult part for it to defend."

But in this situation, even if I could hit the bullseye every time, I could only kill a maximum of twenty forest wolves at a time, and the remaining ten or so would be enough to deal with me.

Therefore, I need to use a mix of normal and special firing modes, and during this time, I need something for defense.

Having devised a plan, Li Zheng opened the trading hall and quickly searched for shields, finding a bronze-quality riot shield.

He traded five honey fruits for it, then took them out and held them in front of him.

The riot shield appeared abruptly, and the wolf pack seemed momentarily stunned, unable to figure out where such a large object had come from.

At the same time, Li Zheng seized the opportunity, raised his Desert Eagle, and fired energy bullets from the muzzle.

The battle begins!
(End of this chapter)