Shen Yun: "Huh? You can really add someone as a friend just by their name!"
Cheng Jianyong: "Brother Xing, I finally found you. I've been searching for you so hard!"
Han Xing said with a speechless expression: "If I remember correctly, it's been less than half a day since we last met, right?"
"Half a day! It feels like it's been more than half a year, Brother Xing, you have no idea what I've been through!"
Cheng Jianyong sounded like a complaining wife, and Han Xing didn't want to listen to his long-windedness, so he said directly: "Let's talk in the discussion group."
After adding Han Xing as a friend, the three of them created a common discussion group.
As soon as they entered, Han Xing asked directly: "How are your situations now?"
Shen Yun replied immediately: "I'm okay. Since entering the game, I've been approaching those islands covered by clouds. I gave up entering when I sensed danger, and I just found an island without danger and have now expanded my territory."
Han Xing nodded: "I'm at a similar progress."
Cheng Jianyong was a bit surprised after listening: "Damn, you two have already started merging islands? The islands I encountered along the way all had monsters, and the system prompted that I was in a state of hunger and dehydration. Now I'm feeling parched, and my head is almost unclear!"
"You're too weak." Shen Yun scorned: "When we were in school, you were the worst at playing games. Now that we're in another world, you're still like this."
Cheng Jianyong chuckled a bit awkwardly.
Han Xing said: "Jian Yong, remember to carefully differentiate the system's tips when you approach those clouds. You need to expand your territory quickly, or it'll be dangerous once your mental state deteriorates."
Han Xing spoke seriously, and Cheng Jianyong straightened up immediately: "Danger, as in falling to death after passing out?"
"Yes."
"Shit! I don't want to die yet, I have a wife and kids. Brother Xing, Brother Yun, save me!"
Cheng Jianyong's cries echoed in the discussion group.
Shen Yun scoffed: "Alright, both Brother Xing and Brother Yun are here, do you think we'll let you die? Look at this."
In the local network, Shen Yun sent an item info.
[Spring Water: 600ml, drinkable directly]
"Holy crap, it's water!" Cheng Jianyong exclaimed, "Quick, let me have a couple of sips, I'm dying of thirst!"
Shen Yun laughed: "You want water? Sure, but what do you have to call me?"
Cheng Jianyong instantly understood, feeling a bit embarrassed: "Brother Yun, this... isn't it a bit inappropriate? I'm a married man..."
"Will you call me or not? If not, I'll drink it myself."
"Godfather!"
Cheng Jianyong compromised immediately.
Shen Yun laughed heartily, then traded 200ml of spring water to Cheng Jianyong.
At this moment, Han Xing also received Shen Yun's trade request.
"Brother Xing, have some water for now."
Han Xing accepted without hesitation. Though water is an incomparably precious resource right now, there's no need to fuss about it with the bond they share.
Besides, he did need to replenish water; while berries are sweet, they can't satisfy the body's need for water.
Once the trade was complete, a small puddle appeared in Han Xing's territory.
Without a container, he had to drink the spring water on the ground as soon as possible.
Han Xing finished the spring water on the ground in one gulp, feeling instantly clearer in the head.
At this moment, Cheng Jianyong exclaimed: "Damn, I feel alive again. It'd be great if there was something to eat now."
"I have food here, I'll trade it to you guys."
Han Xing picked ten berries from the juicy fruit tree, giving five each to them.
"Thanks to Brother Xing!"
"Thank you, Brother Xing."
Han Xing smiled, the scene was somewhat familiar, evoking some memories.
It was during their school days, the times the three of them teamed up for gaming.
Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong felt it too.
Shen Yun remarked: "I never thought there would come a day when all of humanity would cross over to another world."
"Yeah, and even more unexpected is that even in this new world, the three of us can still team up together."
Cheng Jianyong said emotionally: "Ever since graduating, it's been an endless stream of work and overtime every day, I almost forgot what gaming feels like."
Han Xing chuckled: "Alright, everyone, we should hurry and explore other Sky Islands, gather resources, and strengthen ourselves."
He didn't tell them that he had played this game before; it didn't matter if he did or not.
At this point, Han Xing glanced at the function panel.
He opened the blueprint section.
The three materials needed to craft the 'Space Backpack' were all gathered, now it could be made!
Han Xing was a bit anticipative, wondering what special effects the Space Backpack Blueprint would have with his 'Divine-level Artisan' talent boost!
He reached out and clicked to craft.
In front of him, a ten-second progress bar appeared.
Then there was a flash of white light, and the system prompt came through.
[Successfully crafted Space Backpack (White) *1]
[Space Backpack (White), Quality - Refined, Storage Space - 30, Effect - Vitality (Constitution +4)]
"Incredible!" Han Xing praised sincerely upon seeing the attributes.
This new backpack, compared to the space backpack given as a first-kill reward, not only has a larger capacity but also a special effect of increased constitution.
And not just by one or two points, it increased by a whole 4 points!
You know, after defeating that Slime and leveling up to 1, his constitution only increased by two points, and this backpack increased it by 4 points, equivalent to leveling up twice, which is terrifyingly impressive!
Han Xing happily equipped the new backpack, and his attribute panel changed.
[Name: Han Xing]
[Race: Human Race]
[Profession: Hunter]
[Level: LV1]
[Power: 4, Agility: 5, Spirit: 4, Physical Strength: 7+4]
[Skills: Basic Bow Mastery.]
[Talent: Divine-level Artisan (SSS)]
[State: Good]
His physical strength value directly broke into double digits!
At this moment, Han Xing felt he had endless strength, even considering performing a chest smash a big stone act on the spot.
Handling creatures like Slime would be much easier now.
He controlled the Sky Island to continue moving forward.
After leveling up to 1, the speed of the Sky Island Territory had increased to 5 meters per second, in the early stages, each level up increased this speed by 2 meters per second.
Even though it's still a bit slow, it's enough for now.
Soon, Han Xing reached a gray cloud.
"There seem to be signs of biological activity inside, enter?"
As usual, before confirming entry, Han Xing drew his bowstring fully, which was one of the advantages of the Hunter profession.
The cloud dispersed, revealing two blocks, and a creature with thick gray-brown fur appeared, its slender limbs and exposed fangs indicating it was a wolf.
[Forest Wolf (One-Star Creature)]
[Level: LV1]
[Power: 5, Agility: 7, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 8]
[Skill: Tearing Bite!]
Compared to the Slime he encountered before, this Forest Wolf was obviously much stronger.
Its body over 1.5 meters in length was quite imposing, with sharp eyes full of murderous intent.
As soon as it saw Han Xing, the Forest Wolf lunged swiftly!
But as fast as it was, Han Xing was faster!
Swoosh!
As soon as it pounced in the forest, a sharpened arrow shot out swiftly.