Chapter 5: Crafting the Backpack

Shen Yun: "Huh? It actually worked—I added someone as a friend just by their name!"

Cheng Jianyong: "Xing, I finally found you! I’ve been searching for you so desperately!"

Han Xing, wearing a look of disbelief, said, "If I remember correctly, it’s been less than half a day since we last saw each other, right?"

"Half a day? It feels like half a year has passed! Xing, you have no idea what I’ve been through!"

Cheng Jianyong sounded like a resentful wife. Han Xing, not wanting to listen to a long rant, cut him off: "Let’s talk in the group chat."

After adding Han Xing as a friend, the three of them created a group chat for discussion.

Once inside, Han Xing asked directly, "How are you guys doing now?"

Shen Yun quickly replied, "I’m fine. Since entering the game, I’ve been approaching those small islands shrouded in clouds. If I sensed danger, I’d abandon the attempt. Just now, I finally found an island without danger and have expanded my territory."

Han Xing nodded. "I’m at a similar stage."

Cheng Jianyong was surprised. "Damn, you guys are already merging islands? Every island I’ve encountered has monsters. The system says I’m starving and dehydrated. I feel parched, and my head’s about to go fuzzy!"

"You’re such a noob," Shen Yun sneered. "Back in school, you were the worst at gaming. Now we’re all in another world, and you’re still this bad."

Cheng Jianyong gave an embarrassed, awkward chuckle.

Han Xing said seriously, "Jianyong, when approaching those clouds, pay close attention to the system’s warnings. You need to expand your territory quickly; otherwise, your mental state will deteriorate, which is very dangerous."

Han Xing’s tone was grave. Cheng Jianyong instantly shuddered. "Dangerous? You mean like falling unconscious and dying from the fall?"

"Exactly."

"Damn! I’m not ready to die! I have a wife and kids! Xing, Yun, save me!"

The group chat echoed with Cheng Jianyong’s desperate cries.

Shen Yun scoffed, "Enough. With your big brothers Xing and Yun here, do you think we’d let you die? Look what I have."

In the local network, Shen Yun sent an item.

[Spring Water: 600ml, drinkable]

"Damn, it’s water!" Cheng Jianyong exclaimed. "Give me a few sips, I’m about to die of thirst!"

Shen Yun smiled. "You want water? Fine. But what will you call me?"

Cheng Jianyong immediately understood the implication and hesitated, "Brother Yun, this... isn’t appropriate. I have a family, you know..."

"If you don’t say it, I’ll drink it myself."

"Godfather!"

Cheng Jianyong quickly surrendered.

Shen Yun laughed heartily, then traded 200ml of spring water to Cheng Jianyong.

At the same time, Han Xing received a trade request from Shen Yun.

"Brother Xing, have some water first to hold you over."

Han Xing didn’t refuse. Although water was an incredibly precious resource now, given their relationship, there was no need to be stingy.

Besides, he did need to replenish fluids. Berries were sweet but couldn’t quench thirst.

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After the trade, a small water pool appeared on Han Xing’s territory.

Without any container, he had to drink the spring water on the ground quickly.

Han Xing drank it all in one gulp, and his mind instantly cleared.

Cheng Jianyong excitedly said, "Damn, I’m alive again! Now if only I had some food."

"I have food here; I’ll trade some to you."

Han Xing picked ten berries from a bush, splitting them five each for Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong.

"Thanks, Brother Xing!"

"Thank you, Brother Xing."

Han Xing smiled. The scene felt strangely familiar, stirring some memories.

Back in their school days, the three often teamed up to play games together.

Shen Yun and Cheng Jianyong also felt nostalgic.

Shen Yun sighed, "I never imagined a day like this—everyone transported to another world."

"Yeah," Cheng Jianyong added, "and even here, the three of us can still team up."

"Since graduation, it’s been endless work and overtime. I almost forgot what playing games feels like."

Han Xing smiled. "Alright, let’s hurry up and explore other empty islands, gather resources, and strengthen ourselves."

He didn’t tell them he’d played this game before. Whether he did or not wouldn’t make much difference.

Checking his interface, Han Xing opened the blueprint section.

He already had all three materials needed to craft the ‘Spatial Backpack.’ Now, he could begin making it!

Han Xing was eager, wondering what special effects the blueprint would gain from his ‘God-tier Craftsman’ talent.

He reached out and clicked to craft.

A ten-second progress bar appeared before his eyes.

Then, a flash of white light, and the system notification came through:

[Successfully crafted Spatial Backpack (White) x1]

[Spatial Backpack (White), Quality: Fine, Storage Capacity: 30, Special Effect: Vitality (Constitution +4)]

"Awesome!" Han Xing exclaimed, genuinely impressed by the stats.

Compared to the initial spatial backpack rewarded for first kill, this new one had larger capacity and an added effect that boosted constitution.

Not by just one or two points—it increased constitution by four points!

To put that in perspective, when he leveled up to 1 after killing that slime, his constitution only increased by two points. This backpack boosted it by four—equivalent to leveling up constitution twice. Terrifying!

Han Xing happily equipped the new backpack, and his attribute panel updated:

[Name: Han Xing]

[Race: Human]

[Class: Hunter]

[Level: LV1]

[Strength: 4, Agility: 5, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 7+4]

[Skills: Basic Archery Mastery]

[Talent: God-tier Craftsman (SSS)]

[Status: Good]

His constitution value had broken into double digits!

Han Xing felt as if he had infinite strength, even imagining breaking a stone on his chest right then.

Dealing with slimes would now be much easier.

Controlling his floating island, he continued moving forward.

After reaching level 1, the island’s movement speed increased significantly to 5 meters per second. In the early game, each level up boosted speed by 2 meters per second.

Though still somewhat slow, it was sufficient for now.

Soon, Han Xing encountered a gray cloud.

"There seems to be signs of life inside. Enter?"

As usual, before entering, Han Xing drew his bowstring to its fullest—a hunter’s advantage.

The cloud dispersed, revealing two blocks.

One creature appeared, covered in thick gray-brown fur, with slender limbs and exposed fangs—clearly a wolf.

[Forest Wolf (One-star Creature)]

[Level: LV1]

[Strength: 5, Agility: 7, Spirit: 4, Constitution: 8]

[Skill: Bite!]

Compared with the slime he encountered earlier, this forest wolf was obviously much stronger.

Its over 1.5-meter frame radiated pressure, and its sharp gaze was filled with killing intent.

The moment it spotted Han Xing, the forest wolf lunged forward!

But it was fast; Han Xing was faster!

Whoosh!

As the wolf pounced through the forest, a sharpened arrow shot out abruptly.