Short on materials
After taking stock of all the supplies from the Bronze Treasure Chest, the cave returned to silence.
The bedding was neatly spread on the bed, and most of the fatigue had dissipated. After a night's rest, his physical condition had truly improved. Looking at the two building modules lying quietly in his backpack, Lu Heng planned to take advantage of the free time to land and use them to further improve the Shelter's infrastructure.
He stood up and steadied himself, his legs still slightly weak. He dared not exert too much force, and his movements were slow and restrained. He walked slowly to the entrance of the stone cave and raised his hand to bring up the interface of the Fence Construction Module.
A pale text screen popped up, clearly listing the various ores, stones, and basic building materials needed to build the fence.
Lu Heng checked his inventory item by item, his gaze gradually darkening.
There is a huge shortage of materials.
The resources we currently have are only enough for simple wall repairs, and completely insufficient to support the construction of a complete outer fence. Forcing a start is simply impossible; the system will not allow the generation of buildings with insufficient materials.
He didn't stubbornly insist on it and calmly put away the module.
I've thought it through clearly; there's no rushing it.
His leg injury hasn't fully healed yet, limiting his mobility, and going out to collect materials is too risky. Rather than forcing himself to do it, it's better to put it aside for now. Once his leg injury is fully healed in a couple of days and he can move around normally again, he'll go to the valley of the Forest Rock Tiger. That valley is rich in mineral veins, and he's had a good harvest before. As long as he spends more time digging deeper, collecting enough iron ore and stone to build a fence won't be a problem.
With the fence issue temporarily put on hold, Lu Heng instead took out the Study Construction Module.
Compared to the massive material consumption of external infrastructure, small indoor buildings have no additional material requirements, and modules can be directly generated based on existing Shelter structures.
Confirm use by mentally confirming.
A very faint white light flashed across the open space to the side of the bedroom, without any exaggerated special effects or booming vibrations.
The originally empty stone wall area now has a neat, independent small study, which is closely connected to the bedroom and seamlessly integrated into the entire Shelter. The structure is stable and the style is consistent.
Lu Heng stepped inside.
The study is not large, but its layout is simple and neat. A row of solid wood bookshelves stands against the wall, and a large desk is placed in the center with a matching wooden chair. The desk surface is clean and shiny, and all the furnishings are complete.
It's just too clean.
The bookshelves were completely empty, the shelves bare, without a single book, a single sheet of paper, or even a trace of ink.
The large study was empty, with only the set of furniture left, giving it an awkward and unsettling feel.
Lu Heng stood in the center of the room, glanced around, and felt inexplicably amused and exasperated.
A study was specially created, but there were no books in it, just empty shelves without any content. At first glance, it didn't look like a functional room for studying and storage, but rather like a decoration deliberately put up to show off, all show and no substance, looking particularly pretentious.
He had planned to take a quick stroll, check that the structure was okay, and then leave.
My gaze casually swept across the bottom shelf, then suddenly stopped.
It is not entirely blank.
In the corner against the wall, three neatly bound books stood side by side. They were of moderate thickness, with simple and unadorned covers, without any fancy patterns, only clear text titles.
Lu Heng stepped forward and took them one by one.
Frost Forest Plant Guide, Frost Forest Beast and Monster Guide, and Ore Guide.
As my fingertips traced the paper cover, it felt real and substantial, a genuine physical book, not a virtual electronic document on my Wristband.
He stared at the three books, paused for a few seconds, and quickly recalled what he had read.
These three sets of Bestiary information are intelligence data that he Wristband unlocked and collected on his journey as he hunted strange beasts and explored the forests. They have always been stored in the virtual database of the Wristband and have never been materialized.
Lu Heng raised his hand and scratched his head, suddenly realizing the rules involved.
I see.
This study module not only generates furniture and rooms, but also automatically synchronizes all the Bestiary, data, and information stored in the Wristband, directly converting them into physical books for preservation.
In an instant, the awkwardness in my heart completely disappeared, replaced by relief.
In the post-apocalyptic wilderness, all kinds of Bestiary and knowledge are essential for survival. To collect all this information, he would need to traverse the Frost Forest and mineral valleys, hunting, exploring, and unlocking repeatedly, consuming a great deal of time and risk. What's more troublesome is that if the Wristband malfunctions or the data is lost, all the accumulated information will be lost.
The fact that the study can now automatically store data is like providing permanent insurance for all his research findings.
No need to painstakingly search for books everywhere, and no need to worry about losing materials, saving countless troubles.
He gently placed the three books back on the bookshelf, arranging them neatly. The empty study instantly gained a more substantial feel, no longer just empty decorations.
After confirming all the functions of the study, Lu Heng turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.
As soon as I reached the center of the bedroom, a sudden, intense hunger swept over me.
It wasn't just ordinary hunger; it was extreme depletion after a complete loss of blood and energy, and physical exhaustion. The fierce battle in the swamp, the severe injuries and overexertion, the overnight rest and repair of the body, and the Bronze Core's consumption of a large amount of energy to repair the physical body had left the body in a state of depletion.
He urgently needs to eat a lot of meat to replenish his energy and blood.
Lu Heng moved to the stove in the corner, looked at the Iron Pot that had been set up, and took out a large piece of Swamp Giant Python meat from his Storage Space.
The meat was firm, bright red, and densely textured; it was a high-quality piece of meat from that Bronze Tier giant python, containing rich essence of blood and flesh, making it ideal for repairing the body's current deficiencies.
The moment my fingertips touched the python's flesh, images of the battle in the swamp uncontrollably flooded my mind.
The oppressive feeling of that Swamp Giant Python is still vivid in his mind. Hidden in the murky swamp, its attack speed was astonishing, its constricting power was extremely fierce, it relentlessly pursued him, and its killing intent was resolute. It was the most dangerous opponent he had ever encountered.
He couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.
He sensed the situation was unfavorable and decisively retreated, showing no intention of lingering in battle. Even though the other side was occupying his territory, he voluntarily withdrew, thus avoiding conflict.
But the giant python persisted relentlessly, chasing him out of the Inner Region of the swamp, determined to fight him to the death.
Lu Heng sighed softly.
Being too obsessed with something ultimately leads to a lose-lose situation.
The giant python perished here, collapsing completely into the swampy mud.
He was also severely injured by the extreme crushing, with his meridians blocked and his legs badly injured. He almost didn't make it back to the Shelter and had to endure a fierce and desperate battle.
Looking at the fresh python meat in his hand, he felt a strange sense of gratification.
If you insist on fighting to the death, the final result will be that your flesh and blood become my food for recuperation and recovery.
There are no winners or innocent parties in this protracted struggle. Since you insisted on starting the war, you must bear the consequences of annihilation.
He raised his hand, cut the python meat into pieces, washed it, and put it into Iron Pot to cook. Warm steam slowly rose, enveloping the narrow stone cave.
The rich aroma of meat slowly spread, gradually soothing the fatigue and depletion deep within the body.
Using the essence of this python's flesh, he could thoroughly nourish his damaged bones and muscles, accelerate the recovery of his leg injury, and make up for all the losses incurred in this deadly battle.
The only way to survive in the apocalypse is to heal your injuries, gather building materials, construct fences, cultivate resources, and steadily grow stronger.