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In the lobby on the first floor of the dormitory building, Xiao Yun and the others were being stared at by hundreds of blazing, wolf-like gazes.

Having been transported to this world for almost a day, coupled with the catastrophe caused by the monsters last night, the imminent death and fear are frantically assaulting everyone's moral compass.

The ivory tower built upon rules and civilization is crumbling, and under the primitive threat of survival, the wildfire in the hearts of these young people is slowly being ignited.

Wang Tianyuan's face was icy cold as he looked up and met Zhao Pengfei's gaze.

"Not killing you with one arrow just now was truly my biggest mistake!"

His words were filled with murderous intent, and his hand rested on the bowstring.

But on the other side, Zhao Pengfei showed no fear, and even laughed:

"Look, brothers! These bandits have shown their true colors!"

Zhao Pengfei's expression suddenly turned sorrowful as he pointed to his frail roommate beside him, whose leg was wrapped in cotton bandage and who was using crutches:

"I told you earlier, but you didn't believe me. My brother was just a little slow, and this guy shot him through the calf with an arrow. Now his calf is useless. How is he supposed to survive in this world?!"

His expression grew increasingly grief-stricken, pointing at Xiao Yun and the others as if he were looking at a group of heinous criminals:

"Classmates! We've traveled to this strange world, and we should be working together to overcome difficulties. But these four people committed murder on the very first day! They showed no regard for friendship, and they've even abandoned all basic human morality!"

This world is already fraught with danger; are we really going to tolerate these four bandits staying by our side, threatening our lives at any moment?

"You're talking nonsense! You were the one who threatened us first, and you even planned to kill and rob us!"

Even the usually mild-mannered Zhong Mo couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to glare angrily at Zhao Pengfei.

"Zhao Pengfei, justice resides in the hearts of the people; stop distorting the truth here!"

Ji Mingyu pulled Zhong Mo back from the brink of violence, faced Zhao Pengfei directly, and prepared to tell him the truth.

Xiao Yun suddenly reached out and grabbed Ji Mingyu, sighing softly behind him:

"It's no use. They won't believe you even if you explain, and they certainly won't accept it."

Ji Mingyu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Looking at the crowd, the unfamiliarity and indifference he encountered sent a shiver down his spine.

He then realized that, without him noticing, his once familiar and friendly classmates were whispering among themselves, and their gazes toward him and his group were now filled with undisguised malice.

Zhao Pengfei's performance was terrible, but it was undeniably effective.

Some people guessed that Zhao Pengfei was throwing dirty water and that his roommate was faking it, but... so what?

Even if Xiao Yun and the others didn't find any treasures, the food they collected and the various pieces of equipment they found from their classmate who died last night were enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

Sensing the commotion behind him, Zhao Pengfei's lips curled into a subtle smile. He knew the time had come.

He stood on the moral high ground and raised his arm in a gesture:

"Students! Hell is empty, and demons are on earth. These demons have already bared their fangs. Are we going to give them the opportunity to continue harming and threatening us?"

Behind him, the others nodded, and some were even incited, raising their arms and shouting:

"Drive these robbers out!"

"Yes, drive them out and let them fend for themselves!"

"Hehe, you are too lenient. In my opinion, we should nip it in the bud and eliminate it completely to prevent future troubles."

The crowd, standing on the moral high ground, pressed on relentlessly, their eyes gleaming with primal malice and greed, like that of wild beasts.

"you!"

Wang Tianyuan and Zhong Mo's eyes widened in fury as they stepped forward simultaneously, their hands, which had been tucked into their pockets, now tightly gripping the equipment cards they had just acquired.

Ji Mingyu also lost his composure. Although he didn't act impulsively, he would definitely follow immediately if anyone else made a move.

There's no point in saying more, let's just explode at this bunch of idiots!

Xiao Yun sighed softly:

"They're not acting for justice, they're only acting for profit..."

He stood in front of his brothers, shielding them from the raging storm.

Undisguised malice, mixed with cold-blooded killing intent, surged forth like a tide. The imposing aura of over a hundred people pressing forward step by step sent chills down one's spine.

Xiao Yun, however, remained completely calm as he slowly took off his backpack and pulled out a gleaming golden treasure chest.

The pressing footsteps came to an abrupt halt, the murderous intent and malice vanished, replaced by rapid, hot breathing and undisguised greed.

"They really...they really found the treasure!"

"A treasure chest, a golden treasure chest!"

"Great stuff, absolutely great stuff! No wonder Zhao Pengfei insisted on dragging us here to force us to come back..."

The crowd behind him was itching to act, but in an instant, the alliance that Zhao Pengfei had hastily organized crumbled due to the pursuit of self-interest.

"Everyone, don't panic! How could this guy possibly take the thing out willingly? It's definitely fake! Otherwise, he would have already taken the contents out... Yes, this is probably an empty box!"

Zhao Pengfei looked away from the golden treasure chest with difficulty and forcefully stopped the restless crowd.

He was just about to say something to stabilize the situation when, in the next second, a heavy golden treasure chest suddenly appeared in his hands.

"Whether it's true or not, why don't you see for yourself?"

Xiao Yun's lips curled into a smile, a smile that was both mocking and expectant.

Seeing Xiao Yun's expression, Zhao Pengfei mentally warned him furiously, gritting his teeth and growling:

"A conspiracy! A conspiracy! It's definitely a conspiracy! Absolutely! Absolutely! We absolutely cannot fall for it!"

However, his actions speak louder than his words.

By some strange twist of fate, he accidentally touched the lock on the treasure chest.

Click—

The treasure chest slowly opened, and a breathtaking golden light burst forth, igniting a volcano in people's hearts in the dark corridor!

Snapped--

The treasure chest, which had just been opened a crack, slammed shut instantly.

"Damn it! You surnamed Zhao, you want to take it all for yourself!"

"Ahem, let's deal with these people first!"

Zhao Pengfei shouted, but his tone was somewhat blustering.

He glanced at Xiao Yun and the others, but the killing intent in his eyes slowly faded.

"So..."

Xiao Yun spoke first, taking control of the situation:

"Now that we've admitted our mistake and handed over the treasures we obtained, how about we each take a step back today?"

Xiao Yun smiled and looked at everyone. As he expected, everyone's attention was focused on the golden treasure chest and they didn't care about his group.

Xiao Yun nodded and said:

"In that case, we'll take our leave now, without disturbing you all as you distribute the treasures."

As he spoke, he pulled his brothers through the crowd and headed towards the dormitory.

At the corner of the stairs, Xiao Yun looked down at the restless crowd, as if lighting the final spark for a volcano about to erupt.

"By the way, this treasure chest was found by Zhao Pengfei. I'm returning it to its rightful owner. If anyone wants the contents... I'm afraid we'll have to discuss it with Zhao Pengfei."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pengfei's face suddenly turned ugly, and he glared fiercely at Xiao Yun.

"Old Zhao, what treasure is in the chest? Let everyone see!"

"That's right, Lao Zhao. Everyone's given you face, contributing both manpower and effort. You can't just eat the meat while the brothers starve, can you?"

"Zhao Pengfei, if you know what's good for you, hand over the treasure chest you're carrying!"

"Damn it, if you let go, who's going to bite me?!"

The volcano erupted instantly, and chaos erupted in the lobby of the dormitory building...

Xiao Yun and the others had already left and returned to their dormitories to rest.

"Hahahaha! Brother Yun is brilliant! Let those stray dogs fight amongst themselves!"

Wang Tianyuan gave Xiao Yun a thumbs up, but Zhong Mo next to him sighed:

"Brother Yun, you handed over that resource card, didn't you... Sigh, that's unlimited water, that's a bit of a loss."

Ji Mingyu shook his head and explained for Xiao Yun:

"There's a lake just one kilometer away. Water resources aren't particularly scarce, it's just a little troublesome to boil it. A card in exchange for our safe escape is a win either way."

He patted Xiao Yun on the shoulder and praised him, saying:

"You're the one who stays clear-headed at crucial moments. If it were me, I'd rather fight them than give up what I've got."

Xiao Yun smiled and said very modestly:

"You're just acting rashly out of anger, and besides... who said I'd willingly hand over my resources?"

Xiao Yun revealed a mysterious smile and suddenly pulled a card out of his pocket.

The three of them stared intently, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"Level 2 Spring Water Resource Card?"

"Holy crap, Yun-ge, what kind of move is that?"

Zhong Mo scratched his head, not quite understanding for a moment.

Ji Mingyu frowned and asked, puzzled:

"You have the resource card, so what's in the treasure chest? What did you put in there that looks so realistic?"

"They left a flashlight on, with a bottle of iced tea that Fatty had drunk from wrapped around it."

Xiao Yun explained calmly, and the other three fell silent upon hearing this.

"66666, Yun-ge, your move was amazing!"

Wang Tianyuan looked on with awe, utterly astonished by Xiao Yun's smooth and effortless maneuver.

"As expected of Brother Yun, I'd have to learn those moves for the rest of my life."

Zhong Mo was amazed, realizing the enormous gap in intelligence between himself and Xiao Yun.

Ji Mingyu's expression was complicated as he asked:

"Aren't you afraid that Zhao Pengfei and his gang will find out and cause us trouble again?"

Xiao Yun smiled and asked in return:

"Everyone present saw the golden treasure chest, saw the blinding light inside. Even if someone eventually gets the chest, and then opens it to find no treasure inside, will anyone believe them?"

"Unless someone snatches the treasure chest and opens it on the spot, letting everyone see what's inside, but is that even possible?"

Ji Mingyu understood instantly and then fell silent.

Of course not, everyone wants to get the complete treasure chest.

Driven by the frenzy and greed of the time, no one would be willing to open the treasure chest and share it; everyone wanted to keep the secrets and treasures inside to themselves.

Xiao Yun's actions weren't particularly skillful, but under those circumstances, they were absolutely perfect.

Ji Mingyu sighed softly, looking at Xiao Yun with a complex expression:

"Indeed, you are more clear-headed and see further than any of us..."

"Brother Ming is incredibly strong; he can overcome any technique with sheer force. Of course, there's no need to pay any attention to these clowns..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, you two stop flattering each other, it's getting a bit too ambiguous!"

"Hahahaha..."

The four chatted and ate something to replenish their energy. They then briefly planned their lakeside exploration for the next day before going to bed.

Zhong Mo's snoring started almost instantly, and the others, who were unusually undisturbed today, quickly fell asleep thanks to their fatigue from the day.

Xiao Yun was asleep when he was suddenly awakened by a system notification that went straight to his soul.

[Ding! Congratulations on successfully surviving one day. Today's rewards are being calculated.]

Today, you survived an attack by an extremely dangerous monster, explored the surrounding area, discovered water and food, and through your hard work and courage, found treasure, equipped yourself and your team, and secured an inexhaustible source of water for your shelter...

Overall rating: 47 points, reward being distributed:

[Congratulations on obtaining 2 Small Home Expansion Cards, 1 Beginner Workbench, 1 Random E-Rank Accessory Card, 1 Random F-Rank Equipment Card, and 3 Small Beast Traps]

[Homestead feature, inventory feature, and personal panel feature are now available...]

Before Xiao Yun could examine it closely, he heard Wang Tianyuan shout excitedly:

"Hahaha! Daily settlement, I've got a cheat code now! You fat brat, hurry up and defeat me, and I'll guarantee you wealth and glory from now on!"

"Heh, you idiot, why do you think I woke up?"

Zhong Mo cast a glance at him, and Wang Tianyuan was taken aback. Then he realized that everyone was looking at him.

"Ah! They all have them. I thought they were my special cheat codes."

Wang Tianyuan sighed in disappointment, then looked at his settlement reward and became excited again:

"I scored 21 points today, who can beat me! Besides Brother Yun, guess what my reward is? A storage room building card! Hey Brother Yun, didn't you just say you didn't have anywhere to put your fountain? Put it in mine!"

"Hehe, what's that? Look at mine, three backpack expansion cards. Come on, Yun-ge, you take two and I'll take one."

"Damn it! You fatso, why didn't you give me a single one?!"

"You're so foul-mouthed. Call me godfather and I'll consider giving you one."

"You son of a bitch!"

The two wrestled on the bed. Xiao Yun smiled helplessly and looked at Ji Mingyu:

"Old Ji, what good stuff did you get in the settlement?"

Ji Mingyu smiled, but shook his head:

"The equipment is indeed good, but unfortunately it's not suitable for me... However, it's perfect for you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Yun saw a streak of light fly out from Ji Mingyu's hand, piercing the darkness and landing in front of him.

Weapon: [Broken Mithril Sword]

Quality: [E]

Attack Power: [27/64 (after enchantment)]

Durability: [371/700]

Equipment Requirements: [Mage/Warrior Class] or [7 Constitution, 9 Intelligence] (If you equip items that do not meet the requirements, you will take 200% more damage).

Description: The equipment used by the saints was forged from the legendary mithril, making it indestructible and possessing powerful abilities to control the mysterious. The saints once used these longswords to conquer the world, but after many years, the mystery faded, the legend vanished, and the mithril-forged longswords were reduced to mere remnants, sometimes even less useful than a kitchen knife. However, if the legendary mithril could be found and a suitable craftsman could be found, it might be possible to restore it to its former glory…

"this……"

Xiao Yun frowned and handed the weapon card back:

"No, it's too valuable, I can't accept it. Besides, you like playing warriors, this is perfect for you."

Ji Mingyu shook his head and chuckled:

"What's with the sentimentality? It's just a broken sword. How could it be more important than the bond between us brothers? You can always give me a better one later, right?"

Xiao Yun was deeply moved and patted his chest with his fist:

"Nothing more to say, brotherhood is in my heart! I'll protect you if anything happens!"

"Haha, that's exactly what I've been waiting to hear..."

Riding on their excitement, the four of them distributed the equipment and resources, set up all the expansion cards, building cards, and resource cards, chatted casually for a while, and then the other three and the others went to sleep one after another.

Xiao Yun didn't sleep; he just lay in bed and waited quietly.

As midnight approached, a system notification sounded, unique to him:

[Ding! Today's preview has been updated!]

[Preview 1: Starlight Lake, located 1,000 meters to the northeast, is rich in resources. However, beware of the seemingly harmless geese in the lake. They love to eat fish, but they are petty, vengeful, and extremely calculating. Although they are pacifists, if you accidentally provoke them, they can be more dangerous than wolves or tigers!]

[Preview Announcement 2: On the east side of Starlight Lake, there is a sparsely populated area overgrown with shrubs, inhabited by a large number of animals called long-tailed rabbits. These rabbits are extremely vigorous and reproduce rapidly, and their meat is tender, making them a high-quality food and livestock. However, these animals are naturally alert, extremely fast, and very difficult to catch. Long-tailed rabbits are also extremely fastidious and sensitive to foul odors, treating anything rotten or smelly near their burrows as if they were predators.]

Preview Message 3: [Long-tailed rabbits are inherently weak, yet they are more resilient and have a larger population than other herbivores. This is not only due to their strong reproductive ability, but also because their ancestors were born with extraordinary features. In addition to their main spine, they had two other exceptionally flexible lateral spines, hence the name "soft-boned rabbit"...]

While modern long-tailed rabbits have lost the splendor of their ancestors, some have reverted to their ancestral form, possessing a second spine. A secret elixir is made by boiling the second spine of a long-tailed rabbit, along with other herbs such as privet, basil, akebia, dried bark and leaves of the mountain cinnamon tree, bulrush, and the roots and rhizomes of ural grass. This elixir can slightly enhance physical constitution and agility.