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

Zhang Shi took off his Dingzhen and was about to smash it. After careful consideration, he calmed down and put it back on.

"Hmph, things change over time. Don't look down on the young because they are poor."

He checked the system time. After working for most of the day, it was already noon. Although he wanted to go back and upgrade the shelter right now, daylight hours were precious. After some consideration, Zhang Shi gave up on returning home immediately and returned to his old job.

Fortunately, he didn't smash Dingzhen in a fit of rage. Zhang Shi occasionally looked around the roadside and found some wild vegetables and wild garlic. Zhang Shi began to think about what to make for dinner and what cooking utensils he needed.

As Zhang Shi wandered aimlessly, chopping trees, he gradually strayed from the path and descended into the nearby woods. The trees here were thicker, and felling them yielded more lumber units. Unconsciously, Zhang Shi had strayed deeper and deeper into the woods, and by the time he realized what was happening, he had lost track of where he was. Fortunately, he had come this far, and the ground was littered with tree stumps, so he wouldn't get lost.

Zhang Shi looked ahead and saw that the trees were becoming sparse. A low hill rose up ahead, and he was already at the foot of it. Thinking that there might be large wild animals in the mountain, Zhang Shi shuddered and decided to escape. Before leaving, he habitually waved his hand forward.

"Ding, it's confirmed at a glance: mine."

[Mine: A concentration of mineral resources, rich in minerals, primarily iron ore. Evaluation: High-quality mineral resources.]

Zhang Shi's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to survey the low mountain. It was pitch black, dotted with patches of greenery. The slope was gentle, the steepest point no more than 40 degrees. A few caves could be vaguely seen along the mountainside.

Zhang Shi glanced at the time. It was almost 3 p.m., so he didn't have time to explore here today. He marked the route along the way, put his thoughts aside, and headed home.

Pedaling hard all the way, Zhang Shi returned to the spot where he was bitten by the snake yesterday. This time, he cautiously threw out the identification lens first, and surprisingly, a highlight appeared on the lens.

"Ding, it's confirmed at a glance, identified as: Kun chicken."

[Kun Chicken: A variant of the wild pheasant found in the Wild World. Its name is bright and clear, and it has strong jumping ability. Comment: Its meat is delicious and a rare source of meat in the Wild World.]

Zhang Shi grinned because he found a treasure chest behind Kun Ji.

"Chicken, you are so unlucky. It's your bad luck to meet me."

Kunji was about the same size as a domestic rooster. At this moment, it was picking insects from the grass, occasionally raising its head to check its surroundings, appearing quite alert. Zhang Shi, donning his wilderness hunter suit, tiptoed towards Kunji, the old Duan in his hand gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

"Giggle!"

When Kunji spotted the intruder, instead of running away, it stood up with its feathers standing on end and spread its wings as it charged towards Zhang Shi. Seeing this, Zhang Shi no longer tried to hide his feelings and charged forward to fight Kunji for three hundred rounds.

"Huh, huh."

After a while of maneuvering, Zhang Shi found an opportunity to kill Kun Ji with a single cut to the throat.

System prompts, congratulations on obtaining:

[Chicken 2kg (white) x1: Produced from Kun chicken, the meat is delicious and a rare source of meat in the wilderness.]

[Eggs (white) x2: Produced by Kun chickens, rich in nutrients. You can choose to hatch them or eat them.]

[Feather (White) x3: Produced by birds, attaching it to the end of an arrow can enhance its performance.]

When Zhang Shi saw that he had solved the problem of Kun Chicken and found an egg, tears of gratitude wet the corners of his mouth.

"You are so beautiful, you gave me a small one after you got the big one. You are such a kind person."

Remembering that there was a treasure chest waiting for him, Zhang Shi rubbed his hands and ran to the bushes behind. He found that it was just a white box and was immediately disappointed. He opened the box casually,

Ding, successfully opened the ordinary treasure chest (white), and obtained:

Wooden Gate (White) x1: A gate made of ordinary wood. Can be placed on a wall structure. It cannot be recycled after placement. Durability 150/150

[Iron Ore (White) x1: Basic resource, widely used, you can't do without it.]

[Salt 200g (white) x1: A common seasoning that can bring variety to the survivors' monotonous diet.]

Unexpectedly, the resources in the white box were of such high quality that Zhang Shi happily accepted them. He rode back to the shelter in one breath and saw at a glance that the trap he had set that morning had yielded another harvest: a white rabbit, caught motionless in the trap, long gone.

System prompts, congratulations on obtaining:

【Rabbit meat 500g (white) x1】

【Rabbit leather (white) X1】

"It's so happy to have enough food and clothing."

Zhang Shi stepped forward to collect the prey and set the trap aside. He then retrieved the newly acquired wooden gate and set it directly in front of the shelter. A flash of white light appeared, and an exquisite wooden door, resembling the gate of a rural courtyard, appeared within the wall. Zhang Shi pushed it open and stepped inside. Looking out over the nearly 100-square-meter courtyard, he felt as if his dream of owning his own property had come true.

He locked the door, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and put away his Wilderness Hunter suit. Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Shi returned to the cabin, his face full of excitement and a perverted smile.

"Hehe, I can finally upgrade the stone house. I'm going to fill it with you today."

He quickly opened the system construction interface. The upgrade materials had already been prepared, and Zhang Shi clicked on the upgrade without hesitation.

With a flash of golden light, the 20-square-meter wooden house expanded to 50 square meters. The wooden walls were replaced with neatly cut stone walls, with half-man-high windows at the front and back. Pulling down the wooden planks created a sealed space. The house was divided into three areas. The first thing you saw upon entering was a stone fireplace in the living room, with a stove on top for preparing food. The chimney connected to the outside, and Zhang Shi no longer had to look at the night sky and cry.

Inside was a large room, where the luxurious bed I had obtained earlier was neatly placed. The wall against which the bed leaned faced the direction of the fireplace, maintaining the temperature to the greatest extent possible. There was also a wooden window next to the bed for easy lighting and ventilation.

The last small room turned out to be a bathroom, with a shower, a toilet, and a sink. It was simple but elegant. A large water tank hung from the ceiling, with a small stove underneath to heat the water. The sewer pipe connected to the septic tank in the backyard, which would serve as a ready-made fertilizer for future gardening.

Before it got dark, Zhang Shi went outside to take another look. From the outside, the stone house looked square, refined, and sturdy. Its roof, paved with slabs of stone, had a peaked design that prevented leaks even in heavy rain. Aside from its slightly rough exterior, the stone house was practically flawless. It was Zhang Shi's dream house.

System prompts, congratulations on successfully upgrading your shelter, unlocking some item manufacturing permissions, and obtaining:

【Exquisite Treasure Box (Green) X1】

System prompt: Congratulations on becoming the first survivor in this area to upgrade to a level 3 shelter. Reward:

[Smelting Furnace (Green) x1: Can smelt metal ore or other materials, refining them into desired substances. This unique smelting furnace in the Wild World can transform decay into something magical. Using high-quality fuel has a chance of improving the quality of the refined item.]

System prompt: Congratulations on becoming the tenth survivor in the Wild World to upgrade to a Level 3 Shelter. Reward:

[Fully Automatic Mining Machine (Green) x1: Exclusive technology from the Wild World. This can be placed on a mineral resource, consuming mining tools and fuel to achieve fully automatic mining. While its efficiency is average, it frees up your hands and feet, allowing you to provide for your retirement.]

[Water Well (Green) x1: A resource item that can be placed near a shelter. It produces 40L of water per day and refreshes 24 hours a day.]