Shen Yun: "Huh? You really could add someone as a friend through their name!"
Cheng Jianyong: "Xing Ge, I finally found you! I've been looking for you forever!"
Han Xing said speechlessly, "If I remembered correctly, it had been less than half a day since we last met, right?"
"Half a day! It felt like more than half a year had passed! Xing Ge, you had no idea what I'd been through!"
Cheng Jianyong sounded like a resentful housewife. Han Xing did not want to hear his long-winded complaints 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 things on your end?"
Shen Yun immediately replied, "I'm doing okay. Ever since entering the game, I'd been approaching those small islands covered by clouds. Whenever I sensed danger, I gave up entering them. I finally found an island without danger just now and have already expanded my territory."
Han Xing nodded. "I'm at roughly the same stage."
Cheng Jianyong was surprised when he heard that. "Holy crap, you've both started merging islands already? Every island I encountered had monsters on it. The System Prompt said I was suffering from hunger and dehydration. My mouth is dry, and my head is starting to get fuzzy!"
"You're way too bad at this." Shen Yun said disdainfully, "You were the worst gamer back in school. Now that we've all come to another world, you're still this bad."
Cheng Jianyong gave an embarrassed dry laugh.
Han Xing said, "Jianyong, when you approach those clouds, remember to carefully distinguish the system prompts. You need to expand your territory quickly. Otherwise, it'll be dangerous once your mental state worsens."
Han Xing sounded very serious. Cheng Jianyong immediately tensed up. "Dangerous? You mean I could pass out, fall off, and die?"
"Yes."
"Holy crap! I don't want to die! I still have a wife and kids! Xing Ge, Brother Yun, save me!"
Cheng Jianyong's miserable wails echoed through the Discussion Group.
Shen Yun said disdainfully, "Enough. With Xing Ge and Brother Yun here, would we let you die? Look at this."
Shen Yun sent an item's information through the local network.
Spring water: 600ml, drinkable directly
"Holy crap, water!" Cheng Jianyong exclaimed. "Quick, let me drink some! I'm dying of thirst!"
Shen Yun laughed. "You want water? Sure, but what do you need to call me?"
Cheng Jianyong instantly understood what he meant and said awkwardly, "Brother Yun, th-this isn't appropriate, is it? I'm a married man..."
"Are you going to say it or not? If not, I'll drink it myself."
"Godfather!"
Cheng Jianyong instantly caved.
Shen Yun burst out laughing, then traded 200ml of spring water to Cheng Jianyong.
At that moment, Han Xing also received a trade request from Shen Yun.
"Xing Ge, drink some water for now."
Han Xing did not refuse. Water was an incredibly precious resource right now, but given the relationship between the three of them, there was no need to fuss over it.
Besides, he truly needed to replenish some water. Although berries were sweet, they could not meet the body's hydration needs.
After the trade was completed, a small puddle appeared in Han Xing's territory.
Since he had no container, he had to drink the spring water on the ground as soon as possible.
Han Xing gulped down all the spring water in one breath, and his mind immediately became a little clearer.
Cheng Jianyong said excitedly, "Damn, I'm finally alive again. It'd be great if there were something to eat right now."
"I have food. I'll trade some to you."
Han Xing picked ten berries from the berry tree and gave five to each of them.
"Thanks, Xing Ge!"
"Thank you, Xing Ge."
Han Xing smiled. The scene felt strangely familiar, stirring up certain memories.
It was like back in their school days, when the three of them used to team up and play games together.
Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong also felt emotional.
Shen Yun sighed. "I never thought there would come a day when all humanity would be transported to another world."
"Yeah. What I never expected was that even after coming to another world, the three of us could still form a team together."
Cheng Jianyong said sentimentally, "Ever since graduating, every day had been nothing but endless work and overtime. I'd almost forgotten what it felt like to play games."
Han Xing smiled. "All right, hurry up and explore other sky islands. Gather resources and strengthen yourselves."
He did not tell the two of them that he had played this game before. There was little point in saying it anyway.
At that moment, Han Xing looked at the function panel.
He opened the blueprint tab.
He had already gathered the three materials required to craft the Space Backpack. Now, he could begin crafting!
Han Xing felt somewhat expectant. He wondered what special effect the Space Backpack Blueprint would gain after being enhanced by his God-Tier Craftsman talent!
He reached out and tapped craft.
A ten-second progress bar appeared before him.
Then, a flash of white light appeared, followed by a System Prompt.
Successfully crafted Space Backpack (White) ×1 Space Backpack (White), Quality—Fine, Storage Space—30, Special Effect—Vitality (Constitution +4)
"Awesome!" Han Xing sincerely exclaimed upon seeing its attributes.
Compared to the Space Backpack granted by the First Kill Reward, this new backpack not only had greater capacity, but also came with an additional effect that increased Constitution.
And it was not just one or two points. It increased it by a full four points!
After killing that Slime and reaching Level 1, his Constitution had only increased by two points. Yet this backpack added a full four points, equivalent to the Constitution gained from two levels. It was truly terrifying!
Han Xing happily equipped the new backpack as well, and his status panel changed.
Name: Han Xing Race: Human Class: Hunter Level: LV1 Strength: 4, Agility: 5, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 7+4 Skill: Basic Archery Mastery. Talent: God-Tier Craftsman (SSS) Status: Good
His Constitution had directly broken into double digits!
Han Xing felt as though he had endless strength now. He even wanted to perform a stone-breaking-on-the-chest act on the spot.
Dealing with creatures like Slimes would be much easier now.
He controlled the sky island and continued forward.
After reaching Level 1, the Sky Island Territory's speed had increased considerably, becoming five meters per second. In the early stages, its speed would increase by two meters per second with each level gained.
It was still somewhat slow, but for now, it was enough.
Very soon, Han Xing came into contact with a gray cloud.
"There seem to be signs of biological activity inside. Enter?"
As usual, before confirming entry, Han Xing drew his bow to its fullest. This was also one advantage of the Hunter class.
The cloud dispersed, revealing two blocks and a creature with thick grayish-brown fur. Its long limbs and exposed tusks made it clear that it was a wolf.
Timberwolf (One-Star Creature) Level: LV1 Strength: 5, Agility: 7, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 8 Skill: Bite!
Compared with the Slime he had encountered earlier, this Timberwolf was clearly much stronger.
Its body, over 1.5 meters long, gave off an intense sense of oppression, while its sharp gaze brimmed with killing intent.
The instant it saw Han Xing, the Timberwolf lunged at him!
But it was fast—Han Xing was faster!
Whoosh!
The instant the Timberwolf pounced, the Sharpened Arrow shot forth!
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