Chapter 2: Survival Crisis, Real Death

Chapter 2 - 2: Survival Crisis, Real DeathLooking at the treasure chest in front of him, Lin Yue was filled with excitement.

He could now confirm that after crossing over to this Otherworld, he had gained a cheat ability.

100% chance to get a treasure chest!

Slaying three small lizards all at once had produced three treasure chests at the same time, which couldn't just be explained away as mere good luck.

Not only that.

Lin Yue opened the four treasure chests he had accumulated in total.

[You received a 600ML bottle of Wahaha Pure Water!]

[You received a 500g loaf of bread!]

[You received a 600ml bottle of Hot Spring Mineral Water!]

[You received a 500g loaf of bread!]

The rewards were still the most scarce resources—water and food—that were crucial for everyone.



He opened the group chat and silently observed for a while, seeing that many people were still complaining about the low probability of treasure chest drops.

It seems he's the only one with this cheat ability.

Lin Yue also noticed that the vast majority of people, due to the lack of water and food, were forced to attack mutant creatures, hoping to obtain treasure chests.

Drinking water and food are essentials for survival.

Lin Yue read reports stating that in extreme situations, a person could survive for two months without eating, or even slightly longer.

For the average person, it might be a week or two.

But without drinking water, one would die in just three days.

Water is undeniably the most basic prerequisite for sustaining life.

The manual mentioned that after overcoming the first disaster, groups like the elderly and children would be teleported with three days of food and water per person.

But the first disaster happens seven days later. Who can hold out until seven days without water? Not to mention, the term "overcome the disaster" was used.

No telling how many days it would take to overcome the disaster.

Having grown up in an orphanage and with no kin or ties, even when that time comes, such supplies wouldn't arrive for Lin Yue.

Blocked from this route, Lin Yue could only rely on himself.

However, with the addition of the first treasure chest he opened, he already had three bottles of water, each containing six hundred milliliters.

In theory, to maintain the best physical condition, one needs to drink two liters of water a day.

But in this world where everyone is fighting for survival, that's too idealistic.

Lin Yue looked at the water he could luxuriously use for a day, and felt slightly relieved.

At least, for now, he wouldn't need to worry about water.

As for food, stretching it to last for two days wouldn't be a problem.

Moreover, with the cheat ability ensuring treasure chest drops, these supplies should be as abundant as he wants them to be.

After lugging these items back to his shabby grass hut, Lin Yue stumbled over the broken door, which made him realize that solving the water and food problem wasn't solving everything.

He twisted open a bottle of water, took a big gulp, then focused and opened the game panel again.

Upon opening it, he suddenly noticed that the total number of people displayed in the upper right corner of the group had changed to 9996.

Another minute or so later, it turned to 9991!

Wait, what's going on? Does this mean the number of people decreased?

If there's a decrease, it implies...

"Death!?"

A chill enveloped Lin Yue instantly.

This game was undoubtedly real, so the decrease in numbers meant that people had truly died!

Lin Yue


[Auction Item: 200ml Pure Water]

[Required: Timber]

[Seller's Notes: Highest bidder wins]

And just as Lin Yue put the water up, the chat record in the group instantly exploded!