Chapter 136: Settlement on Day 28 |
"Since you're hunters, you should all know how to make bows, right?"
Zhang Meng replied, "This humble one knows a bit."
The taller Shi Xiong clasped his hands in salute. "This humble one knows how to make hunting bows, but military crossbows are beyond me."
Qin Ziwen nodded. "Alright. After you finish dinner, go outside first to gather materials for making bows. Just bring the materials back, don't go too far. The residential complex surroundings don't have many fierce beasts right now. You can take some meat with you. I'll give you a lighter later."
Zhang Meng and Shi Xiong were momentarily stunned. Both looked toward the darkness outside, but neither voiced any objection, simply clasping their hands in acknowledgment.
Du Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Master, you're having them go out in the middle of the night to gather bow-making materials..."
Qin Ziwen said, "This area has been cleared so many times, it's basically impossible for there to be fierce beasts. They just need to be careful of poisonous insects, snakes, and ants. Besides, they are two hunters."
"The danger is indeed minimal." Du Yu agreed with this point. The master had also given those two a lighter and raw meat, so they wouldn't have to worry about food at night. They only needed to find suitable wood for making bows.
Qin Ziwen addressed the old leatherworker who appeared to be around fifty years old. "Chen Pi... the leatherworker."
"I have a wild boar hide stored here, and also a megatherium hide. See if you can turn them into good leather."
Qin Ziwen fetched the giant wild boar hide, and the freshly peeled megatherium skin that still bore fresh bloodstains.
After examining them, the old leatherworker exclaimed in surprise, "Master, these are both excellent hides, but they've been ruined quite a bit by the skinning technique."
The old leatherworker felt some regret. The quality of both hides was very good, but due to the inexperience of the skinner, the thickness was uneven. Plus, damage from arrow and spear attacks had severely marred the surfaces. In his view, these two hides weren't even worth thirty percent of their intact value.
Qin Ziwen coughed lightly. That giant wild boar hide was actually one he had skinned himself back then.
"It's fine. Do your best to process them."
Chen Pi asked cautiously, "Yes, Master. May I ask what purpose the master intends for these two hides? Decoration, clothing, or leather armor?"
"Make them into leather armor. Prioritize defense."
"Yes, Master. Might there be any scraping knives available?"
"No. Go find Li Tieshan. Tell him your requirements and have him forge one for you."
"Yes."
Once today passed, only two days would remain until the crossing. Yet Qin Ziwen felt increasingly pressed for time, as if time waited for no one.
He had already stockpiled some water. With the fish pond and the Level 2 spring, he wasn't lacking in water resources, even having some surplus.
Regarding meat, today's successful hunt of the megatherium, plus the various beasts captured in previous days, basically sufficed. Even if he couldn't find any meat at all in the new map, it would be enough to last a month, no problem until the map after next.
But merely having enough to eat and drink wasn't sufficient.
Since he had come to this side, he wasn't satisfied with just surviving; he wanted to live a proper human life.
The new residents arriving with the next map—if their numbers were small, that would be fine. But if they were numerous, conflicts would definitely erupt between them and the original residents. The only differences would be the scale of the conflict and how long it lasted.
The reason the residential complex could stabilize now was largely because the current residents could be self-sufficient in food.
And the Gobi Desert map's resources would only be more scarce than the forest's.
Lying on his side on the bed, watching the white smoke rising from the ground fissure beside him, even though it was night, the room temperature wasn't low at all, as if there was underfloor heating.
"You have successfully survived safely in the wilderness for the twenty-eighth day, obtained two cards, successfully hunted a megatherium... Comprehensive score: 111 points"
"Rewards obtained: 【Building Card】 Level 1 Residence1, 【Enhancement Card】 Human Constitution Enhancement Card (1 Star)2, Sleeping Bag*1"
After waking up and seeing the results of yesterday's settlement, Qin Ziwen's expression turned somewhat subtle. He hadn't expected that the enhancement cards he had used would return in this manner.
And he got two at once.
Qin Ziwen first took out one constitution enhancement card and chose to use it on himself.
The blood and muscles in his body seemed to boil. He felt as if he had undergone a prolonged training session.
When the enhancement card's glow faded, he extended his arm and clenched his fist.
Now he felt like he could kill an ox with one punch.
Of course, he knew this was an illusion.
But he could genuinely feel that his strength, speed, endurance, and explosive power had all reached an extremely exaggerated level.
So this was how much difference there could be between people.
Now both he and Du Yu were maxed out.
As for the remaining Human Constitution Enhancement Card, without much hesitation, Qin Ziwen had already chosen its recipient.
"Xiao Wu, come here."
"Big brother, what's up?"
"Come upstairs with me." Qin Ziwen wasn't sure if using enhancement cards like this could also activate the Home.
If it could, then using it in Unit 602 would be most appropriate.
"Use this." Qin Ziwen took out the enhancement card and handed it to his younger brother.
Taking the card, Qin Ziwu didn't ask his big brother where it came from, choosing to use it without hesitation.
The moment he used it, a look of astonishment flashed across Qin Ziwu's face.
After the enhancement ended, Qin Ziwen asked, "How do you feel?"
Qin Ziwu opened his palm, feeling utterly incredulous. "I feel like my strength has become huge."
He suddenly remembered that there was a period before when his big brother's strength had suddenly increased. Back then, he had found it miraculous. Now thinking about it, his big brother must have obtained an enhancement card at that time.
"Did the Home awaken?"
Qin Ziwu paused, then nodded. "It awakened. Just now when I awakened, I heard a voice in my ear saying, 'Current Home has no household head, occupying Home now.'"
Qin Ziwen nodded. "That's it. If there are multiple people in one household, they can awaken the Home by occupying an unowned house."
Having obtained a new Home, Qin Ziwu didn't pay it much mind. According to his big brother's explanation, he was just securing a "slot" first. Usually, he would still live downstairs.
Returning home, Qin Ziwen took out the newly obtained building card 【Residence】.
This building was obtained for the first time. Judging by its name, it was a place to live.
Qin Ziwen guessed this residence wouldn't just give him two beds, two sets of quilts, and then make him sleep better, would it?
The residence's footprint was 4*3.
The required blank space wasn't very large.
The card was used, white light flashed.
A somewhat crude single-story house appeared on the spot.
There was a wooden door on the front.
There were several holes on the side serving as "windows."
Pushing the door open and entering, inside was a large communal sleeping platform connected to a kang (heated bed), with a total of four sleeping spaces. Each space had a cotton quilt and bedding, and a wooden pillow.
On the left, against the wall, stood a large wooden cabinet.
On the right side by the wall was placed a small table, with a chamber pot underneath.
The layout was simple.
Qin Ziwen cast Insight on the residence.
【Level 1 Residence: Level 1 Settlement, Level 1 Cold Resistance】(Settlement slots: 0/4)
......
Comments 1