There were mountains, rivers, and lakes all over the [Game Map], especially lots of small rivers, but Wang Yu had no time to pay attention to them.
Wang Yu checked the 'Newbie Benefit' markers. There were so many of them, packed tightly across the [Game Map].
He could see these 'Newbie Benefit' markers, and so could all the other players. In other words, everyone could see them. Wouldn't whoever got there first claim them?
Realizing this, Wang Yu immediately checked the nearest 'Newbie Benefit' marker.
It was 5.3 kilometers away in a straight line.
In the wilderness at night, 5.3 kilometers in a straight line was a bit far.
Wang Yu got up, ready to set out.
At the same time, he didn't overlook an important hint.
[Hint Two: Congratulations to all players for surviving seven days. The seven-day Newbie Benefits are now available. You can find them on the 'Game Map.' Please claim them with caution.]
What was that supposed to mean, "claim them with caution"?
It was obvious that claiming the 'Newbie Benefits' would be dangerous.
But Wang Yu couldn't back down. There was no way to survive in the game without taking risks. He was determined to see what this 'Newbie Benefit' was.
Wang Yu took the Oil Lamp and prepared to leave the shelter. He marked the location of his shelter on the [Game Map], so no matter how far he wandered in the dark, he'd be able to find his way back.
At that moment, Wang Yu received a message.
He opened it and saw that Qiu Bo had contacted him.
[Qiu Bo: Are you there?]
[Wang Yu: I am. What's up?]
[Qiu Bo: I traded you my Small Hacksaw for an Entrenching Tool last time. It's going to rain early tomorrow morning, and I want to trade back for the Small Hacksaw so I can cut down trees and stock up on firewood.]
[Wang Yu: Okay.]
Just then, Wang Yu received a Trade Request.
[Ding! Player Qiu Bo has initiated a trade with you: Entrenching Tool*1]
Wang Yu took out the Small Hacksaw and put it up for trade.
After he confirmed the trade, an Entrenching Tool appeared in Wang Yu's hand. He had four of them already, so he didn't care much about this one and simply set it down in the shelter.
It was going to rain early tomorrow morning. It seemed he'd been right to prepare firewood in advance. Once it rained, the trees he cut down wouldn't burn. Qiu Bo had realized this and wanted to cut down trees and store the wood, while Wang Yu had prepared ahead of time.
Wang Yu immediately left the shelter. He carried the Oil Lamp in one hand and an Entrenching Tool in the other as he headed for the nearest 'Newbie Benefit' marker.
In Wang Yu's [Backpack] were three Crossbows already loaded with arrows. They were what gave him the confidence to search for a 'Newbie Benefit.'
As he passed through the woods, Wang Yu stopped and poured the pine oil from all four Pine Oil Collectors into the Tin Bucket before continuing on his way.
He reached the stream, crossed it, and found the nearest 'Newbie Benefit' marker on the other side. Wang Yu followed the [Game Map], trying to walk in as straight a line as possible.
After walking for a while, it was already past nine. He could use the Dice to increase the quantity of items again.
He'd had a lot to deal with that morning. Wang Yu had only remembered this when he realized the Dice in his right hand had recovered.
He looked through the items in his [Backpack]. There was nothing he urgently needed to increase the quantity of. Then he spotted a huge rock, over three meters tall and more than two meters wide. Wang Yu walked over and increased the quantity of that rock.
He rolled the Dice.
Four.
Wang Yu rolled a four, increasing the number of huge rocks by four.
Of course, Wang Yu didn't take out the four huge rocks. They could serve as one of his trump cards.
If he ran into danger while searching for the 'Newbie Benefit,' he could use the 'Summon Giant Stone Technique.' Surely, there wouldn't be any danger he couldn't deal with that way.
Of course, he had to take out the four huge rocks before three in the afternoon. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to use the Dice to increase the quantity of items again.
Wang Yu quickened his pace.
The 5.3-kilometer journey took him about an hour. In the dark, he had to make sure he stayed safe as he moved forward.
When he was only a few dozen meters from the 'Newbie Benefit' marker, Wang Yu grew even more cautious, inching forward step by step.
He was certain there was danger up ahead.
Wang Yu held the Entrenching Tool, ready to use the 'Summon Giant Stone Technique' at any moment.
When he was about ten meters from the 'Newbie Benefit,' Wang Yu saw something ahead.
It was a wooden box.
A wooden box?
The Newbie Benefit had to be inside.
Just then, something crawled out from behind the box.
It was a centipede.
A huge centipede, over a meter long.
Wang Yu stared at its countless writhing legs, and his scalp prickled. His Phobia kicked in.
That thing was horrifying.
Fortunately, the centipede was sprawled across the wooden box, its revolting head raised as it stared at Wang Yu.
Wang Yu understood now. The giant centipede wouldn't attack him on its own, but if he wanted what was inside the wooden box, he'd have to kill it.
The giant centipede was probably why the Prompt Message had warned them to claim the 'Newbie Benefit' with caution.
Since the centipede was lying there without moving, Wang Yu wasn't worried.
He had ranged attacks.
He definitely couldn't use the 'Summon Giant Stone Technique.' A rock over three meters tall and two meters wide would crush the centipede, but it would also destroy whatever was inside the wooden box.
So Wang Yu took out a Crossbow.
He aimed it at the giant centipede. He was certain that if he attacked, the centipede would immediately retaliate.
So Wang Yu had to fire all three Crossbows within three or four seconds, seriously injuring or killing it before it could react.
Firing all three Crossbows in three or four seconds was something Wang Yu had trained to do.
Now all he had to do was keep calm.
Then, after the injured giant centipede charged at him, he'd have to calmly fight back with the Entrenching Tool and kill it.
Wang Yu planned out the fight in his mind.
The biggest challenge in fighting the giant centipede was the mental barrier. The thing was so horrifying that just looking at it was terrifying. Most people wouldn't have the courage to attack it.
Wang Yu took a deep breath, aimed at the giant centipede's head, and pulled the trigger.
"Whoosh~"
The arrow struck the giant centipede right in the head.
The giant centipede's huge body immediately thrashed, its countless legs scrambling wildly.
Wang Yu knew he couldn't let fear take hold. He immediately put away the Crossbow, took out a second one, aimed at the giant centipede's body, and pulled the trigger.
"Whoosh~"
It hit.
Wang Yu immediately fired the third arrow.
"Whoosh~"
After Wang Yu's third arrow struck the giant centipede,
The centipede vanished in an instant.
A Prompt Message appeared on the ground.
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