"Open!"
Chen Ming's breathing was a bit hurried. The previous turntable was only at the bronze level, and now it directly appeared two levels higher at the gold level.
He was too lucky!
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a healing bandage blueprint x1, a silver-level common stone draft x1]
A blueprint?!
And it was the healing bandage he needed the most right now!
Hastily taking out the blueprint and stone draft from the chest, as the items left the chest, the chest's light dimmed and disappeared in a matter of seconds.
[Ding! Detecting the healing bandage blueprint, do you want to learn?]
"Learn!"
The next moment, a "Crafting" option appeared on the system panel in front of him.
Clicking in, there was currently only an option for "Healing Bandage."
[Healing Bandage: The bandage made has a healing effect, and the higher the grade, the better the healing effect.]
[Crafting requirements: Wood Block x1]
"Craft!"
Although Chen Ming didn't have a wood block with him at the moment, he had some in his cabin!
The system also acknowledged this.
[Crafting successful, obtained a bronze-level healing bandage, 1 meter long]
In Chen Ming's hands appeared a one-meter-long snow-white bandage.
Without saying a word, he immediately started wrapping his injured body parts with the bandage. As the length was not sufficient, he continued making more.
After making it three times, Chen Ming finally wrapped all his wounds.
The pain in the wrapped areas gradually decreased, replaced by an itchy sensation.
He understood that his wounds were healing!
After confirming there were no issues, he took out the silver-level common stone draft.
This stone draft was used for excavating stones!
It was the tool he was currently lacking!
A few meters away from the chest, there was an apple tree. Chen Ming naturally didn't miss it.
Apples could quench thirst, fill the stomach, and were nutritious!
After collecting, the number of apples reached sixty-seven.
This was enough for Chen Ming to eat for a long time!
After bringing back all these supplies to his cabin, Chen Ming decided not to continue venturing out with his injured body.
As night fell, Chen Ming blocked the wooden door tightly with stones.
The space inside the cabin was limited, and most of the wood blocks were placed outside, with only a pile of apples and over ten stone blocks in the cabin.
These stone blocks were what he used to block the door.
While eating apples, he opened the regional chat interface.
During the day, most people were outside cutting trees and digging stones, so there were not many people chatting. Now that it was nighttime, with the lessons from yesterday, everyone was hiding in their shelters.
"I'm in a desert here, nothing but cacti, and a lot of poisonous creatures. Does anyone have any food to share? I haven't had water for two days."
"Who has food? I can exchange with stones and wood blocks!"
"Don't dream. Food is hard currency now, and no one will be dumb enough to give food away. You better give up on that hope!"
"Food? Didn't you guys go hunting today? I was lucky and encountered a groundhog. Its meat was delicious and even raised my attribute points!"
"Meat!!! Can any big shot upstairs give me some meat? I'm willing to trade with photos! White, lean, black, whatever you pick!"
"Black jerky! (drooling) Unfortunately, the rat was too small, only got one piece of meat, and I've finished eating it."
"Why did you encounter a rat! I encountered a snake and got bitten several times. I have multiple wounds bleeding. Anyone know how to stop the bleeding? Please help!"
…
Today was the second night, and many players who could barely endure hunger the day before were now showing their true colors.
Food was indeed scarce.
There were continuous requests for food on the regional chat interface.
After seeing this scene, Chen Ming felt secretly delighted.
Everyone was smart, and most were willing to exchange goods. The most common items were wood blocks and stone blocks.
There were also some White Wolf Gloves, but Chen Ming simply ignored them.
After pondering for a moment, he quickly typed and sent a message:
"I have apples and healing bandages. Those interested can private message me about the price!"
He had tested it before and knew that he could only see people's names and avatars in the chat interface, without revealing specific information about himself.
In the midst of many complaints and requests for help, his message stood out.
The whole regional chat paused for a moment, then scrolled rapidly.
"Apples!!! I want to trade with you, big shot!"
"I have wood blocks, stone blocks, you name the price. I only need two apples now."
"Healing bandage? Is it real? I'm really in need to stop the bleeding!"
"Chen brother, I'm the general manager of xx listed group. Give me two apples and a healing bandage. After leaving here, I will give you two million!"
"Why are there such idiots who don't understand that money is just worthless paper in this world?"
"I've initiated a trade request, looking forward to your reply!"
…
Among many discussions, Chen Ming's private messages quickly got flooded.
He kept hearing the message notification sounds.
After one trade experience, Chen Ming became more adept at handling them.
He ignored those trying to freeload or entice with offers.
Instead, he paid more attention to those willing to exchange resources.
Soon, a message caught his attention.
The person's avatar showed a delicately pretty girl.
Song Xiaoyu: "Big shot, do you really have a healing bandage? I have a blueprint! (Introduction)"
Chen Ming clicked to read the introduction and was instantly stunned.
Water Condenser Blueprint!
With this blueprint, one could create a water condenser!
This was a genuine water source!
In the depths of a dense forest stood a lonely old cabin.
Biting her lip, Song Xiaoyu looked down at her left leg, which was still bleeding profusely from a wound on her calf.
Even though she wrapped it with clothes, the bleeding couldn't be stopped!
Her gaze kept shifting between her leg and the private chat interface with Chen Ming displayed on it.
"Ding!"
A notification sound interrupted, and she quickly looked at the private chat interface. "Are you sure you want to exchange this blueprint with me? I don't believe you can't see its value!"
Chen Ming was still calm at this moment.
The situation was tough for everyone, with many still lacking water!
If he could make it, not only would his water supply be secured in the future, but he could also exchange water for various items.
He really couldn't understand why the other party wanted to exchange the Water Condenser blueprint.
Song Xiaoyu quickly replied: "The conditions to make this blueprint are very demanding. I can't produce it in the short term. If you want it, give me five apples, five healing bandages, and in addition, after the Water Condenser is made, you have to provide me with 1 liter of water every day!"
She was also left with no other choice.
She indeed understood the value of this blueprint.
But without a way to stop the bleeding, she might really bleed to death!
Seeing these terms, Chen Ming readily agreed.
The blueprint stated that even the basic Water Condenser could condense 5 liters of water every day!
Giving 1 liter to the other side was not a problem at all!
Moreover, the Water Condenser could evolve, with higher levels yielding more water!
"Let's trade then!"
Chen Ming quickly placed five apples and five healing bandages in the trade bar.
He also signed a game agreement, stipulating that after making the Water Condenser, he had to provide 1 liter of water to the other party daily.
If breached, the Water Condenser would be gifted to the other party free of charge.
As the trade was completed, he held a blueprint in his hand. [Water Condenser Blueprint (Usages: 1)]
[Crafting requirements: Iron Sheet x10, Wood Block x20, Rubber x1]
Of the three resources required, two of them were unknown to him!
No wonder Song Xiaoyu said she couldn't produce it in the short term!
It was indeed challenging!
He then opened the private chat interface with other players and began a frenzy of collection, mainly targeting their wood and stone blocks.
But primarily, he focused on trading healing bandages. The trading price was five wood blocks + one stone block for one healing bandage.
For crafting, only one wood block was needed!
The profit was guaranteed!
After dozens of trades:
[Ding! Detected that the player's resources meet the requirements for cabin upgrade. Upgrade?]
"Upgrade!"
A hint of excitement appeared in Chen Ming's eyes.
The primary promotion task was still at the top of the system interface.
This meant that no one had upgraded to a second-level cabin so far!
[Upgrading...]
[Time remaining for upgrade: Thirty minutes]