C14 He Had Made the Tools in Advance.

Another silver treasure chest has burst forth.

Haha!

Zhao Dong leapt off the boat with excitement, wading through the water to reach the corpse.

Collecting the bubble, his Strength attribute soared to 105.

The surge of power was immensely satisfying, and he turned his attention to the silver treasure chest.

Upon opening it, a boning knife materialized before him.

Congratulations on acquiring an Alloy Boning Knife.

"Not too shabby."

Zhao Dong gave a slight nod. He had the Hammer of Industry for a weapon, but it was somewhat cumbersome to wield.

Transforming the weapon's shape took a good ten seconds each time.

But with this new boning knife, things were going to be different.

He planned to craft a sheath from crocodile skin to carry the knife with him.

"Time to head back."

He was quite pleased with his loot, testing the boning knife on the crocodile's back.

"Puchi!"

The blade sliced through the tough hide as if it were tofu, exposing the creature's innards.

Such a fine blade; it truly was exceptional.

Zhao Dong was over the moon. Now at level four, he set out to find a vicious beast, eager to level up again.

His goal was to reach level five as swiftly as possible.

On his journey back, Zhao Dong browsed the regional chat, which was buzzing with activity.

"Unbelievable, Zhao Dong has hit level four already."

"It's like it happened in the blink of an eye. How does he do it?"

"I tried taking down a wild boar, couldn't even scratch it. I swear, even if it stood there letting me hack at it, I wouldn't make a dent."

"In a word, Zhao Dong is my hero. Almighty one, could you look out for your little brother? I'd gladly be your right-hand man."

Announcement: Level 1 Survivor Xu Lidong was slain by a Level 3 Giant Crocodile.

Announcement: Level 2 Xu Li was killed by a Level 3 Giant Crocodile.

The messages sent shockwaves through the community.

"Even Xu Li fell."

"Just now, he told me he was trying to level up fast, teaming up with his brother and some Survivors to take on the Giant Crocodiles. Who would've thought..."

"It's horrifying, he was Level 2."

"Guys, I managed to escape. Boss Xu Li's death was horrific. Only a girl and I made it out, but she lost her hand to a bite. Sob, sob, sob..."

"What exactly happened?"

"Are those Giant Crocodiles that fearsome?"

"Yes, truly terrifying. Their defenses are rock-solid. Boss Xu Li's machete didn't stand a chance against them."

"Wasn't Boss Xu Li's machete from a treasure chest? How could it be ineffective?"

"The crocodiles' defenses are formidable."

"Where are these crocodiles?"

"Hey, are you here to take on the crocodiles?"

"Hell no, I'm planning to steer clear of that area."

Zhao Dong couldn't help but feel speechless. They couldn't handle a level three?

If they only knew he had just dispatched a level five crocodile, what would they think?

Ravenous, Zhao Dong rowed back to the barbecue spot.

The day's haul was impressive; he returned with three crocodile carcasses.

The boat was laden with supplies. He wasted no time lighting a fire, ready to whip up a hearty crocodile soup.

He set the iron pot over the flames, lined it with two broad banana leaves, then added the chopped crocodile meat, piece by piece, into the pot.

Moments later, the aromatic crocodile soup was ready to serve.

He discovered that the iron pot from the silver treasure chest made the soup taste exceptionally delicious.

The air was already filled with the savory scent of meat before he even took a bite.

Zhao Dong couldn't help but drool in anticipation.

The flavor was truly good, reminiscent of the first time he tasted beef.

Halfway through his meal, the trading area became available.

The trading area was open for a full three hours this time!

Zhao Dong's eyes sparkled with excitement. He remembered his promise to assist Lau Siyao from the day before.

Besides that, he planned to trade for a spearhead.

In the novel, the protagonist, Zhou Fann, also recognized the fragility of his wooden spear and traded for a metal spearhead through the trading channel.

He then sharpened the spearhead and attached it to a wooden stick, crafting a simple metal spear.

The instant he finished, he earned the title of Toolmaker and reaped numerous rewards.

Though Zhou Fann had traded for the iron spearhead later in the story, Zhao Dong had preempted his opportunities.

In his urgency, Zhou Fann might become desperate and consider forging a spearhead sooner.

Thus, Zhao Dong decided to acquire the iron spearhead early and make a simple tool himself.

He gathered some sturdy sticks and set to work.

Once done, he posted a message: "Buying triangular iron, iron blocks, and all types of iron tools!"

With the Hammer of Industry at his disposal, he could theoretically sharpen even an iron block into a spearhead.

Meanwhile, Zhou Fann had found himself at a new, serene waterside location.

He was feasting on roasted wolf meat, feeling his strength surge with every bite.

"The food here seems to imbue me with a unique power. It's excellent!"

With a sudden "snap!" Zhou Fann punched the air, his strength causing a ripple effect.

"Excellent. The boost in my attributes has significantly increased my strength."

He then glanced at his arm, where three deep scars from a wolf fight were healing rapidly.

Lucky for him, he had the innate talent for swift bodily recovery.

True to his title as the Son of Destiny, his regenerative ability was nothing short of miraculous, enabling him to heal quickly from any non-fatal wounds.

Nearly healed, he turned his attention to the channel and noticed the trading area was open.

Holding his wooden spear, he murmured, "Even though Zhao Dong has snatched the first opportunities several times, I still have a chance. The rules say the first to craft a tool will be rewarded."

Despite his setbacks, the main character's resilience shone through as he quickly rallied and devised a new strategy.

The idea of crafting a spear came to mind, given its simplicity.

As he pondered this, the image of a familiar face caught his eye.

It was Lau Siyao, the woman he cherished.

His heart raced with excitement.

Before the Slaughter World had opened, he had been tasked with protecting Lau Siyao from Zhao Dong, the persistent rich heir.

After driving Zhao Dong away, Lau Siyao naturally became a close friend.

Ever since that moment, despite Lau Siyao not consenting to a relationship with him, he resolved in his mind that she belonged to him, and he wouldn't permit anyone else to lay a finger on her.

Indeed, as the Son of Destiny, his assertiveness knew no bounds.

He had feared that Lau Siyao might be in dire straits under these circumstances.

Yet, to his surprise, she reappeared.

Lau Siyao: I'm looking to purchase a metal pot, fresh water, and food. I'm willing to trade fruits for them.