Chapter 7 – Zhanlang

The first treasure chest gave him quite a pleasant surprise, though he knew such luck was a one-time thing—there wouldn’t be such good fortune later on.

Sure enough, after picking up four chests in a row, only one was a Black Iron Treasure Chest, while the remaining three were wooden chests.

To Xiao Wuwang’s surprise, none of the later four chests had any monsters guarding them!

Upon second thought, this might also be one of the perks for newcomers.

In his previous life, he had only obtained a wooden chest at the last moment and hadn’t paid attention to whether there were any monsters.

Opening the later four chests yielded: pork floss bread2 packs, pure milk5 bottles, 500mL Wahaha purified water5 bottles, 30mL cooling oil1 bottle, yoga mat1, biscuits2 bags, razor1, sanitary pads1 pack, and an exquisite tea set*1 set.

As for ordinary food, with a Crimson Flame Bear in storage, these common items hardly caught Xiao Wuwang’s eye.

As for the rest,

The cooling oil was quite useful—applying a little while working could reduce fatigue consumption.

The yoga mat also had some use, making it more comfortable to sleep on when spread out on the ground.

The razor… could be considered somewhat useful.

Sanitary pads… of course, he had no use for them himself, but they could be traded. If he encountered someone in urgent need, he might exchange them for something valuable.

As for the tea set… it was completely useless for now. However, if conditions improved in the future, he might take it out to cultivate his taste (or show off) during leisure time.

The later chests probably wouldn’t yield anything particularly good, and Xiao Wuwang had already lowered his expectations. He decided to open the chat room while driving to take a look.

After a night of brewing, more and more people were likely starting to face reality, and there should be more people looking to trade.

He had plenty of food on hand and might be able to exchange it for some practical items.

Server Zone 3052 Chat Room

9806/10000

After one night, nearly 200 people had disappeared (i.e., died)!

Perhaps it was still early, or perhaps many were too anxious or fearful to sleep early, but there weren’t too many people chatting.

In the Major Zone chat room, messages weren’t refreshing as rapidly as yesterday, and the discussions had become more rational.

Overlord Don’t Rush: [Didn’t they say treasure chests respawn on the road? Why haven’t I encountered a single one?]

I’m Zhang Lang Not a Cockroach: [I saw one, but when I braked, the chest disappeared into the mist. Can anyone tell me if it’s safe to go in and retrieve it?]

Zhiwu Zhu: [Can any brother give me some food? I can trade for it with my photos. I can show you my legs first. Image.jpg]

Rice Bowl Hero: [Get lost! What kind of time is this? Even if you posted nude photos, hardly anyone would be in the mood.]

Good Folk Stay Flat-Chested: [@I’m Zhang Lang Not a Cockroach, I advise you not to go. Someone earlier had the same experience as you—they entered the mist, and their avatar turned gray shortly after. You know what that means!]

Zhanlang: [@Good Folk Stay Flat-Chested, good advice. I’ve already opened two chests and got quite a bit of supplies. Let me share my experience, hoping it helps everyone.]

Overlord Don’t Rush: [Wow! Thanks for sharing, Big Shot!]

Passerby A: [Thanks, Big Shot!]

Passerby B: [Thanks, Big Shot!]

…

Then came a series of thank-you messages.

Rice Bowl Hero: [Fuck! What a bunch of idiots! Thank you my ass! You dumbasses, if you keep spamming like this, who can see what the Big Shot says?]

Rice Bowl Hero: [Fuck!…]

Rice Bowl Hero: [Fuck!…]

…

Rice Bowl Hero sent over a dozen messages in a row before things finally quieted down.

Zhanlang: [@Rice Bowl Hero, what you said makes sense, but there’s no need to be so aggressive. Without further ado, I’ll share some of my insights now. Please don’t spam the chat so that more people can see this. Thanks for your cooperation! After I’m done, I hope everyone else will also share their own experiences, so we can all survive longer in this difficult Survival World.]

Zhanlang: [First, if you want to get a treasure chest, you need to keep an eye on the front of the train. When a chest appears, there will be a faint flicker of light. Pull the brake immediately, and you won’t miss it.]

Zhanlang: [Second, if you miss a Supply Crate, never enter the foggy area. There are “Zombies” in the foggy area (let’s call them that for now—they’re a bit like the zombies in movies). These “Zombies” are extremely terrifying. If I hadn’t reacted quickly and realized something was wrong as soon as I entered the foggy area, retreating immediately, I probably would have died there! Let me emphasize again—if you’re not strong enough, don’t enter the foggy area!]

Zhanlang: [Third, my first treasure chest gave me quite a bit of food. If I’m guessing right, as long as you pick up one chest and ration it carefully, it should be enough to feed you for several days. This is probably crucial, so I suggest you try your best to get at least one chest.]

Zhanlang: [Fourth, regarding trading, everyone must be cautious. People’s intentions are hard to gauge now. When trading, always use the trading function and make sure the other party has uploaded the correct items before confirming the trade.]

Zhanlang: [That’s all I have to say. If anyone has anything to add, feel free to leave a message.]

The chat room fell silent for a while, probably because everyone who needed to see it had finished reading, before people gradually started posting again.

Most still posted meaningless thank-you messages, while a small number shared some personal speculations.

At this moment, Xiao Wuwang happened to see the messages in the group. Seeing “Zhanlang” again, he couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of respect.

This person was formerly a soldier, and not just any soldier—he was a top-tier military elite who had earned numerous commendations. Though he upheld great principles, he was not rigid.

After adapting to the rules of the Survival World, he quickly demonstrated extraordinary growth speed and leadership, eventually becoming one of the top-tier members among this group.

Of course, that was later.

For now, Zhanlang was still too idealistic, always thinking about how to unite everyone and overcome difficulties together.

However, he overlooked the cruelty of this world and the complexity of human nature.

To truly transform, Zhanlang would need to undergo more trials of human nature.

Nevertheless, with Zhanlang’s reminders, it probably wouldn’t be long before more and more people obtained treasure chests.

Xiao Wuwang took out his phone and checked the time. There were still half an hour left until 8 o’clock, when the train would Pull Into Station. It wouldn’t be too late to wait a little longer and trade after more people opened their chests and obtained supplies.

Heartbroken Kitten: [Wow wow wow! @Zhanlang, thank you for sharing! I also found a Black Iron Treasure Chest. After opening it, I got quite a bit of food and water, probably enough to last me two or three days! Thank you! Thank you!]

Wu Jiechao: [Holy crap! I also got a Black Iron Treasure Chest, but why did I only get a knife from it, with no food at all? I’m so thirsty—can someone give me something to drink? @Zhanlang, Big Brother, can you give me something to drink? I’ll definitely pay you back double when I have the chance!]

Zhanlang: [@Wu Jiechao, I’ll give you half a bottle of water. If anyone else has extra supplies, you can bring them out to exchange with each other. Let’s all try our best to survive.]

But as soon as Zhanlang said this, the Chat Room instantly turned into a gathering of beggars.

Everyone was reaching out for supplies.

Please Call Me Professor: [@Zhanlang, you must be a soldier, right? I’m a professor at Tsinghua University. I was staying up late doing experiments when I was inexplicably dropped here. I didn’t sleep well last night either, and now I’m exhausted, thirsty, and hungry—I can barely move. Please give me something to eat and drink, or I’m afraid I’ll die here.]