Making a Backpack

Shen Yun: "Oh? It actually works—adding someone as a friend just by their name!"

Cheng Jianyong: "Xing Ge, I finally found you. I've been looking for you like crazy!"

Han Xing said, utterly speechless: "If I remember right, it's been less than half a day since we last met, right?"

"Half a day! I feel like almost half a year has passed. Xing Ge, you have no idea what I've been through!"

Cheng Jianyong sounded like a bitter wife. Han Xing didn't want to hear his long-winded story and said directly: "Let's talk in the Discussion Group."

After adding Han Xing as a friend, the three of them created a shared Discussion Group.

As soon as he entered, Han Xing asked directly: "How are you two doing now?"

Shen Yun replied immediately: "I'm okay. Ever since I entered the game, I've been heading toward those islands shrouded in clouds. If I sensed danger, I backed off. I finally found a safe island just now and have already expanded my territory."

Han Xing nodded: "I'm about at the same stage."

Cheng Jianyong was a bit surprised: "Holy crap, you guys are already merging islands? Every island I've run into has monsters on it. The system prompted me that I'm starving and dehydrated. My mouth is dry, my head's getting fuzzy!"

"You're way too weak." Shen Yun sneered: "Back in school, you were always the worst at games. Now that we're all in another world, you're still just as bad."

Cheng Jianyong let out two awkward chuckles.

Han Xing said: "Jianyong, when you get close to those clouds, make sure to carefully read the system prompts. You need to expand your territory quickly, or it'll get dangerous once your mental state deteriorates."

Han Xing spoke seriously, and Cheng Jianyong tensed up instantly: "Dangerous? You mean passing out and falling to my death?"

"Yes."

"Holy crap! I don't want to die yet. I've got a wife and kids. Xing Ge, Brother Yun, save me!"

Cheng Jianyong's wails echoed through the Discussion Group.

Shen Yun said dismissively: "Enough. With your Xing Ge and Brother Yun here, would we let you die? Look at what this is."

In the local network, Shen Yun sent an item info.

[Spring Water: 600ml, drinkable directly]

"Holy crap, it's water!" Cheng Jianyong exclaimed. "Give me a couple gulps, I'm dying of thirst!"

Shen Yun laughed: "You want water? Fine, but what do you call me?"

Cheng Jianyong caught his meaning immediately and stammered awkwardly: "Brother Yun, this... this isn't really appropriate. I'm a family man..."

"Call me or not? If not, I'll drink it myself."

"Godfather!"

Cheng Jianyong caved instantly.

Shen Yun laughed heartily, then traded 200ml of Spring Water to Cheng Jianyong.

At the same time, Han Xing received a trade request from Shen Yun.

"Xing Ge, have some water to tide you over."

Han Xing didn't refuse. Even though water was an incredibly precious resource now, with their relationship, there was no need to haggle.

Besides, he really did need to replenish some fluids. The berries were sweet, but they couldn't satisfy his body's water needs.

After the trade completed, a small puddle appeared on Han Xing's territory.

Since he had no container, he had to drink the Spring Water from the ground quickly.

Han Xing downed the water in one go, and his head immediately felt a bit clearer.

Just then, Cheng Jianyong said excitedly: "Hell yeah, I'm alive again. If only I had something to eat now."

"I've got food here. I'll trade it to you."

Han Xing picked ten berries from the Berry Tree and split them five each to the two of them.

"Thanks, Xing Ge!"

"Thanks, Xing Ge."

Han Xing smiled. The scene felt oddly familiar, stirring some memories.

It was from their school days, the three of them gaming together as a team.

Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong felt it too.

Shen Yun said with emotion: "Who would've thought that one day, All Humanity would cross over to another world together."

"Yeah, and what's even more surprising is that even in another world, the three of us can still team up."

Cheng Jianyong said, deeply moved: "Ever since graduation, it's been nothing but endless work and overtime. I almost forgot what gaming felt like."

Han Xing smiled: "Alright, let's hurry up and explore the other sky islands, gather resources, and strengthen ourselves."

He didn't tell them about having played this game before. Telling them or not wouldn't make much difference.

At that moment, Han Xing checked his function panel.

He opened the blueprints tab.

All three materials needed to craft the 'Space Backpack' had been Gathered. Now, he could start crafting!

Han Xing felt a surge of anticipation, wondering what special effects the Space Backpack Blueprint would gain after being enhanced by his 'God-Tier Craftsman' talent!

He reached out and tapped to craft.

A ten-second progress bar appeared before his eyes.

Then a flash of white light, and a System Prompt came through.

[Successfully crafted Space Backpack (White)*1]

[Space Backpack (White), Quality - Fine, Storage Space - 30, Effect - Vitality (Constitution +4)]

"Awesome!" Han Xing exclaimed in genuine admiration as he saw the stats.

Compared to the Space Backpack rewarded from the First Kill Reward, this new backpack not only had larger capacity but also came with an extra effect that boosted Constitution.

And it wasn't just a point or two—it was a full 4 points added!

To put it in perspective, when he killed that Slime and leveled up to 1, his Constitution only increased by 2 points. This backpack alone added 4 points, equivalent to two levels' worth of Constitution gain—truly terrifying!

Han Xing happily equipped this new backpack as well, and his stat panel changed.

[Name: Han Xing]

[Race: Human]

[Class: Hunter]

[Level: LV1]

[Strength: 4, Agility: 5, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 7+4]

[Skills: Basic Bow Mastery]

[Talent: God-Tier Craftsman (SSS)]

[Status: Good]

His Constitution stat had directly broken into double digits!

At this moment, Han Xing felt like he had endless strength, even tempted to put on an impromptu chest-cracking stone-breaking performance.

Dealing with creatures like Slimes would now be much easier.

He steered his Sky Island Territory and continued moving forward.

After leveling up to 1, the speed of the Sky Island Territory had increased by a notch, reaching 5 meters per second. For each early level gained, this speed would increase by 2 meters per second.

Though still a bit slow, it was sufficient for now.

Soon, Han Xing came into contact with a gray cloud.

"It seems there are signs of biological activity inside. Enter?"

As before, before confirming entry, Han Xing had already drawn his bowstring fully—this was one advantage of the Hunter class.

The cloud dissipated, revealing two blocks of land. A creature with thick, gray-brown fur appeared, its long limbs and exposed Tusks clearly marking it as a wolf.

[Timberwolf (One-Star Creature)]

[Level: LV1]

[Strength: 5, Agility: 7, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 8]

[Skills: Bite!]

Compared to the Slime he encountered earlier, this Timberwolf was significantly stronger.

Its body, over 1.5 meters long, exuded a full Sense of Oppression, and its sharp gaze was dripping with killing intent.

The moment it spotted Han Xing, the Timberwolf lunged straight at him!

But fast as it was, Han Xing was faster!

Whoosh!

Just as the Timberwolf pounced, the Sharpened Arrow shot out fiercely.