[Ding.]
[Warning.]
[Your exploration invitation letters have been depleted. Please acquire more invitation letters before continuing your exploration.]
Hoo…
Chen Yu collapsed onto the ground, having finished exploring the plains before him.
It was over.
Today's exploration was complete.
The three cave spaces that followed yielded no significant finds, only basic resources: +15 wood, +7 stone, +2 iron ore, +1 copper ore.
From his explorations, Chen Yu understood that cave spaces could be categorized into two main types.
Resource types.
These were akin to rainforests or mines, where one could acquire resources using crafted tools.
Spaces like lava caves likely also belonged to the resource type, though Chen Yu currently lacked the strength to venture inside and gather resources.
Combat types.
These were cave spaces inhabited by various monsters. Combat types were probably more prevalent, with monsters often occupying all five adjacent directions.
Chen Yu estimated he was exploring at a relatively fast pace.
Others lacked the keen senses of a "dry rice eater." Their ventures into the next cave space were akin to opening a blind box; no one could be certain if the next space held danger or treasure.
Many might have exhausted their courage after exploring one or two.
Area chat.
Chen Yu noticed the number of participants above was decreasing.
Currently, there were 9172 people.
Oh…
9171.
Another one had died in just this short while.
The sharp decrease in area population exerted immense pressure on all survivors.
Chen Yu, however, felt completely at ease.
He had finished exploring.
All ten opportunities had been used.
He felt light.
His food resources were extremely abundant; he had no worries about sustenance.
He glanced at the crafting page.
The Campfire had been learned long ago.
[Campfire: Wood 176/6, Stone 21/15, Soil 15/5]
It required soil.
Fortunately, Chen Yu had scooped up a few shovels of soil when digging up the treasure chest.
The required resources were sufficient.
Construct.
To Chen Yu's surprise, constructing the Campfire required no waiting time.
A number '1' also appeared on the Campfire construction page.
Clicking the Campfire again.
[Cave Reminder: The current space is a non-camp space. Once constructed, it cannot be recovered. Confirm construction in the current area?]
It worked like this.
This meant the Campfire could be placed in any area.
In a non-camp space, it would only function as a campfire for picnics or warmth. The camp space, conversely, could be considered a camp structure.
Chen Yu did not want to waste the Campfire, so he deployed his camp.
A simple stone.
He placed the stone on the ground and, when attempting to place the Campfire, it now displayed as a camp area. Chen Yu roughly measured it; the camp area owned by this stone was a 3x3 radius.
Pathetically small.
The plains were covered in lush green grass.
A wisp of smoke curled upwards.
The Campfire, built with a circle of stones and soil, was abruptly placed on the plain. Two of the stones were quite flat, and six pieces of wood within the fire pit were arranged in a conical shape.
The campfire burned fiercely.
The flames emitted a comforting heatwave.
[Cave Reminder: Camp construction successful.]
[The initial construction has ignited the campfire for you.]
[To use it again, remember to prepare tinder. Heh… if it were a magical structure, such tedious steps wouldn't be necessary.]
[It’s truly a marvel you chose to use this.]
It was being annoying again.
Chen Yu now had no good feelings towards Cave Reminders; it always said things that soured his mood.
Despite this, he remembered the words "magical structure."
Magic!
He seemed to recall "Adventure Gale Sword" also mentioning magic.
A world of swords and magic?
Chen Yu was too lazy to ponder what kind of world it was. What he wanted now was food.
He took a piece of meat from his warehouse.
He pierced the meat with the Gale Sword and extended it towards the campfire.
[Why use such a foolish method? Didn't you see the two stone slabs on the Campfire? Those are for your cooking.]
Huh?
Chen Yu blinked and tried placing the meat on the stone slab.
Sizzle.
( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ: It really works like this!
Knowing the stone slabs were for cooking, he quickly took another piece of meat and placed it on one.
"It probably won't be ready anytime soon."
Muttering, Chen Yu decided to check the trading channel. Although his acquired supplies were abundant, he was severely lacking in various aspects.
Stone, iron ore, and copper ore were scarce.
He also needed tinder.
He felt he needed to acquire more blueprints.
Who would complain about knowing more?
Opening his warehouse, Chen Yu discovered he had acquired many "幽魄" (Youpo). He quickly headed to the trading channel.
Trade completed.
350g black bread + 1 boiled egg, Youpo acquired successfully. Seller: Lu Li.
300
Unclaimed.
At this point, Chen Yu knew it was his turn, the slave owner, to show benevolence and reclaim resources from these pitiful slaves.
Decomposing three bottles of bottled water.
He obtained 1650ml of drinking water and 750ml of loose water, totaling 2400ml.
[Seller: Chen Yu]
[Trade Item: 15ml Drinking Water]
[Demand: 1 Stone Ore]
[Quantity: 30]
[Purchase Limit: 1]
[Seller: Chen Yu]
[Trade Item: 25ml Drinking Water]
[Demand: 1 Iron Ore]
[Quantity: 30]
[Purchase Limit: 1]
[Seller: Chen Yu]
[Trade Item: 40ml Drinking Water]
[Demand: 1 Copper Ore]
[Quantity: 30]
[Purchase Limit: 1]
Like to hoard?
This time, I'll buy back one material at a time, giving you just a sip of water.
Let's see how you hoard.
I'll cut the lowest prices in half. Buy it or don't.
The pricing set by others in the trading channel was already inflated.
Adding prices and cutting them in half, is that too stingy?
No!
The price of goods is never determined by the bottom rung; it's those who control resources who truly set the prices.
Chen Yu just needed to wait patiently for the bait.
As soon as they bite.
Exploitation will begin!