Crossing the wilderness to survive, starting with a broken kitchen knife.

Zhang Shi was awakened by the roar of a wild beast. He opened his eyes and saw a leaky straw hut. He felt the hard wooden boards under him. Zhang Shi shuddered all over and woke up from his hangover in an instant.

"Fuck! I got drunk last night. Where did I go?"

Zhang Shi rubbed his dizzy forehead and climbed up from the wooden board. He found himself in a shack made of thatch. There was a wooden board on the dirt floor, with some hay spread around it. It could barely be considered a bed. It was as simple as it could be. From time to time, a cool breeze blew in from the gaps, making him sneeze.

"Did you run into someone else's watermelon field?"

Zhang Shi looked outside the shack. It was already daybreak and he instinctively wanted to take out his phone to check the time, but found his pockets empty and a high-tech watch on his wrist.

"Eh?"

Zhang Shi grinned and immediately became interested. He woke up the operation interface to check it out, but was startled by the translucent panel that popped up suddenly.

"Fuck, is this a holographic projection?"

Zhang Shi marveled at the technological level of the watch, his eyes sweeping across the system panel suspended in mid-air. He saw that the top of the panel was divided into five modules, namely:

[Regional Chat Channel][World Channel][Trade][Construction][Backpack]

There is a red button in the middle area. The button is flashing red light and has four big words "Start Game" written on it.

Zhang Shi noticed that there was a bold countdown below the button, which showed:

00: 20: 54

Zhang Shi glanced at the time 7:40 in the lower right corner. He didn't know what would happen after the countdown ended. As long as it wasn't a bomb, it would be acceptable to him.

Zhang Shi clicked the red button with the mentality of giving it a try.

I saw several lines of text displayed on the system interface, which read:

Welcome to the wilderness! Here, there's no distinction between high and low. Everything you possess in your original world has been reshuffled. Whether it's wealth, fame, power, illness, or any other external possessions, they all vanish upon entering the wilderness.

The only thing you have to do in the wilderness is to survive. In this world, only shelters can protect you, shield you from the wind and rain, and protect you from the beasts that are lurking around you when night falls.

[Survivors, please bravely explore this strange world, collect resources, upgrade your shelter, and survive in this dangerous world.]

Zhang Shi's brain circuits were quite complex, and his thoughts were jumping around. He quickly accepted the fact that he had traveled to the game world. Noticing that the system said it could take away his illness, Zhang Shi carefully pinched his arm.

Feeling his body full of energy and some hidden illnesses healed on their own, Zhang Shi suddenly smiled. His wild laughter overflowed from the leaky straw hut and drifted in the wilderness, making him feel that there was nothing wrong with traveling through time.

After venting for a while, Zhang Shi opened the system interface again with a slightly depressed spirit and continued to read the prompt information above.

[Although the wilderness is full of dangers, the dangers are greatly reduced after the sun rises every day. This is a good time for survivors to go out and explore.]

The daytime is constant at 8 hours, and the system will prompt you with the time of day and night. When night falls, the beasts lurking in the shadows will come out to hunt for food. Please hide in the shelter honestly, otherwise they will tear you to pieces due to their thirst and hunger.

[Don't be afraid just because it's a game. There are no so-called resurrection coins here. You only have one life, so don't take any chances.]

In the wilderness world, there are many magical items you wouldn't expect to find. They're ranked by rank: Common (white) - Advanced (blue) - Exquisite (green) - Rare (purple) - Artifact (pink) - Legendary (orange) - Epic (gold) - Mythical (multicolored). Note: Some special items are not included.

Please explore diligently. If you're lucky, you might even find a better life here than before.

[The initial shelter is not strong enough to withstand wild beasts and natural disasters. Please collect resources as soon as possible to upgrade the shelter.]

The first seven days are the Novice Period, during which some features are not yet unlocked. During this period, the climate around the shelter is pleasant, making it difficult for wild animals to detect your location. Please use this precious time to develop diligently and prepare for the natural disasters that will occur after the Novice Period.

Zhang Shi sighed deeply, digesting all this information in one breath. He then turned his attention to the chat channel.

The world chat channel has not been unlocked yet. Zhang Shi clicked on the regional chat channel. Although the chat content refreshed very quickly, he could still barely see the content clearly.

Zhu Dachang: What kind of place is this? I just came out of the bath center and was inexplicably sent here.

Chen Guanxin: Uh, where is this place? I’m a big star. Is there anyone who can help me get back? I’ll transfer 300 yuan to him via WeChat. I salute you.

Liu Ruanruan: Woo woo woo, there are ghosts and wolves howling outside, I am so scared, is there a brother who can take me home?

Ge Dalong: Everyone, now that we're here, let's make the most of it. Take a look at your backpacks. There's a beginner's gift pack inside. Open it and you'll get some supplies.

Duan Bi: Wow, there are indeed supplies for beginners. Brother Ge, you are so kind. I like you so much.

Zhu Dachang: I tested it and thought it was a girl. But when I clicked on the avatar, I saw it was a guy. I was so disgusted.

Zhang Shi discovered that all the people listed were verified with their real names. He clicked on Ge Dalong's profile picture and saw a handsome young man of similar age. He gave people the impression of an upright and caring elder brother.

Zhang Shi opened his backpack and, just as Ge Dalong had said, found a newbie gift pack. Without hesitation, he opened it.

System prompts, congratulations on obtaining:

Broken Stone Axe (White) x1: Can be used for felling trees and can also be used as a weapon in a pinch, but its effectiveness is mediocre. If there's another option, I'd definitely throw it away. Durability: 20

[Worn Stone Pickaxe (White) x1: Can be used for quarrying and as a weapon in a pinch, though the effectiveness isn't great. If there's another option, I might dismantle it. Durability: 20]

[Pure Water 500ml (White) x 1: Ordinary bottled water, nothing special, but you can't live without it. After drinking the water, the bottle can be reused.]

500g white bread x1: Ordinary bagged bread, nothing special. Don't worry about the taste, as long as it satisfies you.

"You want me to be a laborer?"

Zhang Shi repeatedly took out and put back the items in the backpack and found that this backpack bar was like a private space. He did not feel any weight at all, but the item bar was very small, with only 10 items.

Zhang Shi curiously clicked on the transaction interface again and found that it required the survivors to set a nickname. Zhang Shi smiled.

“This system is quite user-friendly and protects the privacy of traders.”

Zhang Shi silently entered the nickname: [Revitalize the Man's Glory]