Skill Book GZ-Mark Robot

"Even though it's not a skill book I'll be using myself, it's still pretty good!"

A look of joy flashed across Cao Xing's face.

After all, the GZ-Mark Robot was a god-tier skill for Mechanists in the early game.

It only required a portion of iron and Mechanical Power Value to summon a Mark Robot with formidable attributes. Not only did it possess ranged attack capabilities, but its defense was also astonishing.

It could be said to greatly enhance a Mechanist's survival ability in the early stages.

"If I take this skill book to the market, it's sure to cause a frenzy among those Mechanists."

Cao Xing continued to examine his other gains.

Black Iron Armguards (Green)

Quality: Fine Armor: 7~9

Special Effect ①: Constitution +4

Special Effect ②: Long Arms (Increases attack range by 20%)

Small Resource Pack: Upon opening, you will obtain Wood * 100, Stone * 50, Iron * 10.

Mithril (Purple), a precious metal, can be used to craft high-level equipment or buildings.

After reviewing the attributes of these items, Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction.

"Those Black Iron Armguards are green-tier equipment, and their attributes are quite good."

"Especially the second special effect, it can increase my farthest attack range, truly fierce!"

Cao Xing equipped them without hesitation, then checked his own attributes.

Attributes: Click to expand "Good, good, good! Both Vitality and Attack Power have been significantly boosted."

"Compared to when I first arrived in this world yesterday, my strength has more than doubled!"

A look of delight appeared on Cao Xing's face.

Moreover, besides the equipment, he also had a Bear Gallbladder and Bear Meat in his hands to boost his attributes.

By then, Cao Xing's strength would be able to increase by another notch.

After clearing all his gains, Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction, then turned around and said, "Let's go, it's time to head back."

They had been out for almost an hour this time.

The return trip would take at least another half hour.

Cao Xing wanted to seize every moment to develop his territory.

Once the group returned to the camp, the warmth emanating from the bonfire washed over them.

Stomp... stomp...

They shook the snow off their feet.

Cao Xing looked up at the sky, "Fortunately, it hasn't snowed recently. If it were snowing, in this wretched weather, it would be truly difficult to move."

He looked at Assam beside him and said, "Assam, come here."

Upon hearing this, Assam immediately walked over, standing ramrod straight.

Cao Xing raised his staff and cast a green light.

[Successfully cast Ice Healing Technique, Talent Eternal Power activated, this skill has become a permanent state.]

Green numbers of +10, +10 appeared above Assam's head.

Compared to the previous healing amount, it had doubled again!

Cao Xing rejoiced inwardly, "Just as I thought! When the same skill is applied to the same target, the lower attribute bonus will be overwritten by the higher attribute bonus."

Because Cao Xing's Spirit attribute had increased, the effect of Ice Healing Technique naturally improved.

Now, Assam could recover 10 Health points per second. Combined with his terrifying defense, he was truly an unkillable cockroach.

Then, Cao Xing cast an Ice Armor Technique, adding 8 Armor to Assam.

He didn't let his Frost Wolf off either.

"Swish! Swish-swish!"

Streams of green light were cast.

Cao Xing discovered that after his Spirit Power increased, the number of spells he could cast also increased.

Up to this point, he hadn't felt that dizzy sensation.

After replenishing the buffs for Assam and the Frost Wolf.

Cao Xing said, "Assam, you did very well this time. Your next mission is to continue scouting the area within ten kilometers around the camp."

"Mark all resource points and monsters. You must return to the camp before dark."

Upon hearing this, Assam respectfully replied, "Your command is my destiny, Lord!"

After speaking, he mounted the Frost Wolf Winter and charged back into the snow outside.

Cao Xing looked at Ilena beside him again, "Ilena, your mission is to grant the newly recruited Polar Humans the Serpentfolk Berserk and Scale Armor effects."

"Remember to rest when your Spirit Power is insufficient."

Ilena extended her tongue and nodded, "As you command, Lord."

Then, Cao Xing opened the Small Resource Pack he had just obtained from the Silver Treasure Chest.

[Resource Pack Opened Successfully] [You obtained Wood * 100] [You obtained Stone * 50] [You obtained Iron * 10]

He glanced at his territory's resources.

Food: Bread * 45, Snake Meat * 10, Wolf Meat * 111, Bear Meat * 1215

Wood * 314, Coal * 124, Stone * 153, Iron * 110

Cao Xing said happily, "The speed of wood acquisition has indeed increased a lot after the lumber mill was built."

"The coal mine has also started production."

"The next step is to build the tailor shop and the ore processing plant."

Cao Xing called over four Polar Humans.

He handed them the construction tasks.

Then, he looked around the camp.

There were already seven or eight small houses built around the vicinity.

In just one day, so many buildings had appeared from a single small bonfire.

A sense of accomplishment filled him.

Liu Muxue asked softly, "A Xing, is there anything you need me to do?"

Cao Xing shook his head, "Not for now, Sister-in-law. Let's go inside the house to warm up first."

Liu Muxue nodded.

Then they both went into the Lord's Hut.

As soon as they entered, Liu Muxue naturally squatted by the stove and stretched out her jade-like hands to warm them.

"Whoo~ So warm~"

A happy smile appeared on the woman's face.

In such a world of ice and snow, being able to warm oneself by a cozy stove was indeed a blissful experience.

A few minutes later, perhaps because she was too close to the stove, sweat beaded on Liu Muxue's forehead.

She took off her wolf fur coat, revealing her shapely figure once again.

Then, she squatted by the stove again to warm herself.

Liu Muxue's posture perfectly showcased her stunning figure.

Especially since Cao Xing was sitting on the bed at this moment, this angle allowed him to see the graceful curves of her body.

Her chest seemed even more ample due to the pressure from her knees, a dazzling expanse of white that captivated the eye.

Below her slender waist were rounded hips tightly encased in a black, form-fitting dress.

Liu Muxue possessed an aura that was both mature and a little innocent, making it impossible to look away after just one glance.

At this moment, Liu Muxue seemed to notice that her stockings appeared to be torn.

Her delicate and cute toes were intertwined beneath her slender feet.

She raised her head and said somewhat shyly, "Um... A Xing, my stockings seem to be torn..."

"Can I take them off, wash them, and put them away for now?"

Cao Xing was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, there's water prepared in those wooden buckets. You can just craft a new wooden bucket."

Liu Muxue nodded lightly, wanting to say something but seeming hesitant.

Then, she stood by the bed, lifted her slender, jade-like legs, and gently took off her stockings.

As if it were the first time she was doing such a thing in front of another man, Liu Muxue's face turned so red it looked like it could be squeezed for juice, and she didn't dare to look Cao Xing in the eye the entire time.

Cao Xing saw that after taking off her stockings, Liu Muxue's thighs were slightly plump, and her calves were very slender, not the extreme "chopstick legs."

Truly perfect, Cao Xing marveled inwardly.

Liu Muxue picked up her stockings.

Just as she was about to stand up, she suddenly noticed some small dirt spots on Cao Xing.

Liu Muxue said with a blush, "A Xing, your shirt seems to be dirty..."

Cao Xing looked down. His white shirt, the one he wore before transmigrating, indeed had a patch of black mud on it.

He thought about it and figured it must have gotten on him when he was lying on the ground using the Barrett.

Liu Muxue subconsciously said, "How about you take it off, and I'll wash it for you?"

Then, she seemed to realize that her words were a bit suggestive, and her face turned even redder. She lowered her head.

Cao Xing was stunned for a moment, but he didn't think too much of it.

Before the tailor shop was built, this was the only shirt he had.

So, Cao Xing nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, Sister-in-law."

Cao Xing naturally unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his strong, muscular upper body.

Seeing Cao Xing's physique, Liu Muxue seemed a little surprised, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.

"Here you go, Sister-in-law."

"Mmm..." Liu Muxue responded softly.

She shyly took the shirt from Cao Xing's hand and took it to the side to wash.

"Splash, splash..."

The sound of water filled the air.

Soon, Liu Muxue finished washing the stockings and Cao Xing's shirt and hung them by the stove to dry.

Then, she brought a basin of steaming hot water to Cao Xing's side.

"Um... A Xing... I see there's a bit of dirt on your chest..."

"How about... I wipe your body for you?"

She had originally intended to suggest that Cao Xing wipe himself, but for some reason, she blurted out the latter sentence.

At that moment, Liu Muxue felt like she could disappear from embarrassment.

Cao Xing also felt that her words were a bit off, but to avoid making Liu Muxue uncomfortable, he nodded and said, "I'll trouble you, Sister-in-law..."

"N-no problem..."

Liu Muxue responded shyly, as if a great burden had been lifted.

At this moment, Liu Muxue placed the basin beside Cao Xing, then crouched down slightly and wet her hands.

Then, with a blush on her cheeks, she extended her hands and gently rubbed Cao Xing's chest.

Her delicate palms, softened by the warm water, had a slippery feel.

In close proximity, the unique scent of Liu Muxue constantly wafted into Cao Xing's nostrils.

Liu Muxue's movements were stiff; it was clear that this was her first time doing something like this.

As the gentle touch continued to caress his chest, Cao Xing could clearly feel Liu Muxue's body temperature rising.

A few minutes later, Liu Muxue said with a blushing face, "A Xing... I'm done wiping..."

Cao Xing nodded blankly.

With a face full of embarrassment, Liu Muxue took the basin away.

To calm his racing heart, Cao Xing put on his wolf fur coat again and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm going out for a bit to trade some supplies at the market."

"Mmm..." Liu Muxue responded softly.

Cao Xing walked out of the Lord's Hut again.

The cold outside immediately hit him.

"Hoo... Calm down, calm down."

Cao Xing took a deep breath, and his mind gradually became calm.

Then, he arrived near the market.

"Next, I need to sell this batch of bear meat I have."

Cao Xing knew that food, in general, was best sold as soon as possible.

In a few days, when everyone was no longer struggling for food, the bear meat Cao Xing had wouldn't fetch such a high price.

Thus, Cao Xing opened the World Channel.

Takao Masako: "Wuwu... My husband was bitten to death by a snow wolf. Now it's just me and my two children. Is there any kind soul who would take us in?"

Yan Xiaotao: "Madam from Japan, what are your coordinates? I'll come rescue you right away! I don't mean anything else, I just can't stand seeing others suffer."

Alvarez: "Damn it! Why do these recruited Polar Humans need to eat too? Our family doesn't even have enough food for ourselves, how can we share food with them?"

Abdul: "Oh God! I haven't given these Polar Humans anything to eat for a day, and now they're not working, just sitting outside the house. I feel like their eyes are looking at me more and more strangely!"

Salman Khan: "My territory seems to be near an ice river. It looks like the Ganges River from my hometown..."

Compared to yesterday, more and more people were understanding the gameplay of this game.

They had all started building Lord's Huts and recruiting Polar Humans to work.

However, these Polar Humans needed to eat, so most survivors were struggling with food.

Since, at this stage, the market could only trade with survivors within one's own region.

Therefore, Cao Xing clicked on the Area Channel.

Yang Jiaqi: "Brothers, I went out exploring today and found a wild camp at coordinates 12743, 6507, 15231. There's a group of masked guys inside."

Wang Ziheng: "Brother upstairs, I advise you not to go there. Those people are Icefield Nomads, a bunch of crazy guys. Two of my Polar Humans were killed by them."

Chen Qian: "Does anyone have food? In this heavy snow, I really don't know where to find food."

Shen Hongguang: "Yeah, this damn place, how are we supposed to get food?"