[Successfully killed 2 zombies. Zombie Crystals +2]
[Ding! God-tier Luck Activated. Reward multiplied by 100.]
[Zombie Crystals +200]
Following the system's multiplier effect, the game rewards were promptly credited, and Meng Hao's crystal balance swelled by another 200 units.
Yet he did not pause—his eyes were already drawn to the ground strewn with treasure chests.
"Four chests… incredible."
Joy surged in his heart. High risk often heralded high reward.
Although the zombie-infested mist island was perilous, the spoils it offered were undeniably abundant.
[Sandalwood Chest discovered. Would you like to open it?]
"Open!"
With a mechanical creak, the sandalwood chest sprang open, revealing a yellowed piece of parchment nestled within.
[Blueprint: Thatched Hut — Rottenwood Grade. A basic architectural plan for constructing a straw-thatched shelter. It provides modest protection from scorching sun and can withstand a single attack from a Tier 1 zombie.]
[Construction Requirements: Wood 2/30, Stone 2/10, Rope 0/30]
[Ding! God-tier Luck Activated. Reward multiplied by 100.]
Choose one of the following:
100 Thatched Hut Blueprints
1 Wooden Cabin Blueprint
"Thatched hut… or wooden cabin?"
Meng Hao gazed thoughtfully at the two options displayed by the system, his mind gradually weighing the possibilities.
There was no need for lengthy deliberation. The island, undoubtedly windswept, would likely reduce a flimsy hut to scattered straw in no time.
By comparison, a wooden cabin promised far greater structural integrity.
It could offer shelter from wind and rain—a sanctuary.
According to the game's description, the thatched hut could repel a single zombie assault. A wooden cabin, by its sturdier nature, should endure several such attacks.
If ever surrounded by the undead, this cabin might well be the stronghold that turns the tide.
Admittedly, building such a cabin would demand a significant cache of resources—whether he could amass them quickly remained to be seen.
Yet with his god-tier reward multiplier, resource scarcity wasn't a pressing concern.
After careful consideration, Meng Hao chose the Wooden Cabin Blueprint.
[Blueprint: Wooden Cabin — Black Iron Grade. A meticulously crafted architectural design for a wooden dwelling. It offers reliable protection against natural elements and can resist 10 strikes from Tier 1 zombies. A commendable refuge for survival.]
[Construction Requirements: Wood 2/2000, Stone 2/500, Iron Ore 0/200, Copper Ore 0/50, Rope 0/200, Glass 0/20]
Upon seeing the vast material requirements, Meng Hao nearly blacked out.
At present, he possessed only basic wood and stone. Since unlocking the primitive mine, he was receiving +1 wood and +1 stone every 10 minutes.
Twenty minutes had passed—he had acquired two more units of each.
To gather the requisite materials for a cabin of such scale… who knew how long it would take?
As for iron ore, copper, rope, and glass—they remained completely absent from his inventory.
"Let's see how to obtain these materials."
He opened the game interface and examined the acquisition methods for each resource one by one.
[Wood: Gatherable via the mine or by chopping trees on the island (requires an iron axe).][Stone: Gatherable via the mine or by digging on the island (requires an iron shovel).][Iron Ore: Mineable via the mine or by excavation (requires iron pickaxe).][Copper Ore: Mineable via the mine or by excavation (requires iron pickaxe).][Rope: Woven from plant fibers (requires Rope Weaving Blueprint).][Glass: Refined from minerals (requires Glass Processing Blueprint).]
After scanning through the information, Meng Hao nearly spat blood in frustration.
Acquiring any material was no simple task. Without early access to the mine, even wood and stone would be beyond reach.
Still…
If he lacked these resources, others likely did too.
He remained, for the moment, the wealthiest man on the island.
Besides—three unopened treasure chests remained. Perhaps fate would be kind.
This thought alone restored his spirits.
He quickly turned to the second chest.
Inside lay a round, gray device—its purpose unclear at first glance.
[Freshwater Generator — Rottenwood Grade. A rudimentary device capable of producing fresh water via heat-based distillation.]
[Note: With continuous heating, produces 100ml of freshwater per hour. Consumes 2 units of wood.]
[Ding! God-tier Luck Activated. Reward multiplied by 100.]
Choose one of the following:
100 Freshwater Generators
1 Seawater Purifier
Without hesitation, Meng Hao chose the second.
The freshwater generator's slow yield—just 100ml per hour—was hardly practical.
The enhanced seawater purifier, bolstered by god-tier luck, promised far greater efficiency.
[Seawater Purifier — Black Iron Grade. A finely engineered purification device. Through heating and filtration, it yields valuable freshwater.]
[Note: With continuous heating, produces 2000ml of freshwater per hour. Consumes 2 units of wood.]
As the oversized purifier materialized before him, Meng Hao nodded with satisfaction.
A Black Iron-grade purifier offered twenty times the output of its Rottenwood counterpart, without increasing fuel consumption—truly impressive.
With this machine, at least thirst would not be an issue.
Two chests remained. Meng Hao pressed on, hopeful for more treasures.
The third chest opened to reveal… a picture book?
"Huh? What's this?"
Curious, Meng Hao flipped it open—and immediately exclaimed in disbelief.
The pages were filled with images of scantily clad women in various provocative poses—some playful, some sultry, others seductively demure.
Lolis, mature women, shy maidens, dominatrix types, school uniforms, swimwear…
An entire encyclopedia of fantasy.
[Spring Palace Album — Rottenwood Grade. A classic illustrated scroll, ideal for passing idle hours.]
[Ding! God-tier Luck Activated. Reward multiplied by 100.]
Choose one of the following:
100 Spring Palace Albums
1 Inflatable Doll
At this prompt, Meng Hao's expression darkened instantly.
"Is this supposed to be a serious game?"
As if being stranded on a deadly island wasn't bad enough—now this?
What if he didn't even have the nutrition to…?
Fuming, Meng Hao flipped through the album with a cold, judging eye.
He found it utterly dull.
"Option two."
He wasn't particularly keen on either choice—just wanted to get this over with and move on to the next chest.
Respect the game, follow the process.
[Inflatable Doll — Black Iron Grade. A companion for the long, lonely road of survival. When solitude overwhelms, it may offer some solace.]
[Note: In case of accidental immersion, it may even save your life.]
Meng Hao glanced at the system message, then tucked the item into his storage ring.
Hopefully, he'd never need it.
Onward—to the final chest.
Given the absurdity of the previous rewards, Meng Hao braced himself for anything.
"System, bless me. Let this one be truly valuable."
Three silent prayers later, Meng Hao cracked open the last chest.