C13 The Level Five Giant Crocodile, Silver Treasure Chest.
After successfully taking down a level 2 crocodile, Zhao Dong earned 20 energy points.
Defeating a level 3 crocodile netted him 35 energy points, and a level 4 crocodile yielded 45 energy points.
The water's surface was littered with attribute points.
Zhao Dong's face was flushed with exertion as he rowed the boat.
With his mental energy nearly spent, he had no choice but to conserve what was left to avoid any unforeseen incidents.
This bounty of attribute points enveloped him in a warm sensation that spread through his entire body, bringing immense comfort.
The thrill was heightened after he had slain close to thirty crocodiles and discovered five treasure chests—four iron and one silver.
"Hmm, it looks like the odds of finding a treasure chest are about one in every five vicious beasts killed," he mused to himself. Without delay, he opened the four iron chests.
Congratulations on obtaining a bottle of Wahaha Drinks.
Congratulations on obtaining three packs of instant noodles.
Congratulations on obtaining a pair of women's underwear.
Congratulations on obtaining two pairs of cotton socks.
Zhao Dong could hardly believe what he was seeing.
Women's underwear? Of no use to him!
Shaking his head, he decided to just store it on the boat anyway.
Now, only the silver treasure chest remained.
Typically, silver chests held far superior items.
With a surge of excitement, he opened it to find...
Congratulations on obtaining a steel pot.
Steel pot: A robust, bulletproof steel pot, an indispensable cooking tool for wilderness survival.
Zhao Dong was ecstatic.
A pot was an excellent find!
Just last night, he had to use a large banana leaf as a makeshift container to boil water, which was far from ideal.
But now, things would be much easier.
He gleefully stowed the steel pot away.
The water was now strewn with crocodile carcasses, leaving only three on the bank.
These creatures seemed to have a low IQ; their entire family had perished, yet the remaining three crocodiles were still lazily sunbathing with their eyes half-closed.
Zhao Dong chuckled at the sight and sprang into action.
Three wooden spears plunged from the heavens.
Puff! Puff! Puff!
Blood sprayed as each spear found its mark.
Naturally, the spears were now useless.
On the solid earthen shore, they had met their end under the immense force.
Three white glows approached.
Successfully killed a level 1 crocodile, obtaining 10 energy points.
Successfully killed a level 1 crocodile...
With the third notification, a new message finally appeared before him.
Congratulations, Survivor Zhao Dong, you've advanced to level 4.
All your attributes have increased by 10.
The boost to all attributes from killing the perpetrator wasn't as significant as the initial increase, but it was substantial nonetheless.
His attributes had undergone a significant transformation.
Survivor: Zhao Dong.
Profession: Master Carpenter.
Level: L4. (0%/600%)
Strength: 100.
Speed: 90.
Constitution: 90.
Defense: 90.
Spirit: 120.
Skill: Critical Hit (50%)
Skill: Flame
Talent: Attribute Display
Gold Coins: 9000
Available Attribute Points: 0
Equipment: Hammer of Industry, Property Eye
Special Item: Soul of the Ghost
Ordinarily, a level 4 Survivor wouldn't average more than 50 attribute points.
Now, he had doubled that figure, thanks to the three consecutive levels he had gained the day before.
After leaping from the boat, Zhao Dong surveyed the three crocodile carcasses with a tinge of regret.
These crocodiles were young and weak, yielding no Attribute Points upon their defeat.
As for a treasure chest, there was none to be found.
Shifting his attention to the nearby underbrush, he spotted a clutch of crocodile eggs.
In their early stage, these eggs were much like chicken or duck eggs—perfectly edible when cooked.
And they were quite nutritious.
Without a second thought, Zhao Dong scooped them into a cloth sack and made off with his haul.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
But just as things seemed too quiet, the inevitable surprise struck.
A thunderous roar erupted from the dark jungle behind him.
"What on earth is that?"
Zhao Dong's skin prickled with alarm.
The sound was neither wolf nor tiger.
What could it be?
Sensing impending danger, Zhao Dong wasn't about to take any chances. He spun around, intent on dashing back to the fishing boat.
But in that moment, an enormous crocodile burst forth from the grass, soaring as if it had wings.
It was massive, the length of a small car.
The behemoth snapped its gaping jaws at Zhao Dong with startling speed.
Luckily, Zhao Dong's own reflexes were quicker.
He dodged in a flash, leaping to the river's edge and landing atop a crocodile corpse.
Turning his gaze to the looming predator, he observed a series of attributes.
A Level 5 Giant Crocodile, the alpha of its pack, boasting thick hide and formidable biting power—once it clamped down, it never let go.
"This is a death sentence if I get bitten."
Now on solid ground, man and beast squared off.
The giant crocodile's eyes glinted with malice; it recognized the multitude of bodies in the river, all felled by the man before it.
It was determined to shred this human to pieces!
Shua! Shua! Shua!
The crocodile's advance was swift, the gusts of wind carrying its foul stench. Zhao Dong instinctively covered his nose and mouth.
He quickly maneuvered several wooden spears, targeting the rapidly approaching giant crocodile.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The spears flew furiously, but their impact was disappointingly ineffective.
After a flurry of strikes, the spears barely penetrated before snapping off.
They hadn't breached the creature's defenses.
"Damn, this thing's hide is unbelievably tough."
Zhao Dong was astounded. His recent onslaught had triggered multiple Critical Hits.
That meant the spears' force was considerable.
Yet, they still failed to penetrate the giant crocodile's armor.
It was clear that even the mightiest wooden spear had its limits.
Against the crocodile's rugged back, the weapon was futile.
The standoff resumed, man and beast eyeing each other warily.
Zhao Dong pondered his next move.
If he couldn't breach its defenses, he'd have to exploit its vulnerabilities.
An idea sparked as he noticed the crocodile's pattern—each attack was preceded by a wide-open maw.
He'd take aim at its mouth.
As the crocodile lunged once more, its intent was clear—it sought to drive Zhao Dong into the water, where its power would only grow.
Right now!
As the crocodile's jaws gaped open, the wooden spears, already perfectly aimed, furiously plunged towards its maw.
In the blink of an eye, Zhao Dong didn't bother to look back; he spun on his heel and bolted.
He wasn't certain the strike would be fatal, so the best course was to make a swift exit.
Once he reached the ship, he could leave this dangerous place behind.
Leaping aboard, he cast a glance over his shoulder.
He realized he might have been overly cautious.
Three wooden spears protruded from the crocodile's mouth.
One had delivered a Critical Hit.
The spear had pierced right through, chilling to the core.
Buzz...
A white light streaked towards Zhao Dong.
With the level five crocodile vanquished, he gained 50 energy points.
Next to the beast lay a bubble indicating a Strength attribute of 5.
And there, a gleaming silver treasure chest awaited.
