Raft for All: I'm guaranteed to get a golden affix when I upgrade!

The fan-shaped area fifty meters ahead was instantly digitized.

Ordinary gravel (no value for collection)

Dried tree roots (from which trace amounts of wood can be extracted, but the process is extremely time-consuming)

[Rocks covered in sea snake slime (slightly corrosive)]

He had looted all the valuable resources on the island's surface.

That mutated bamboo viper didn't even leave behind its skin or teeth.

If there's nothing on the surface, look down.

Xiao Zheng's gaze extended downwards.

The view suddenly went dark.

Below the reef area in the northwest corner of the island, a faint blue light appeared.

[Hidden Mineral Discovered: Natural Magnetite (Common Grade)!]

[Site Description: Thirty meters ahead is a reef area, two meters below the rock strata.]

found it.

Xiao Zheng walked towards the reef area.

The rocks underfoot are constantly washed by seawater, their surfaces covered with dark green seaweed, and their texture is like a lump of iron.

Xiao Zheng planted the torch in the sand ten meters away.

He gripped the fine-grade iron-tipped spear in his backhand and walked to the top of the target rock layer.

Seventy-three points of strength.

Seven times the limit for an average person.

Xiao Zheng's feet were firmly planted on the slippery rocks.

Use your waist to generate power, which flows through your spine and into your arms.

The spear was raised high above his head.

The spearhead is pointing downwards.

There are no tricks involved; it's all about overwhelming the opponent with sheer numbers.

"open!"

He slammed his arms down.

The spear whistled as it slammed into the black rock formation.

boom!

It exploded with a muffled thud.

The surface of the rock strata was violently smashed, creating a shallow crater the size of a basketball.

Sparks mixed with stone chips shot out.

The recoil surged along the spear shaft, causing the fine-quality spear to bend into a dangerous arc in an instant.

The violent rebound force surged into his arms, but was immediately neutralized by the formidable resilience of the [Dragon Blood Body].

Xiao Zheng drew his spear and raised it high once more.

boom!

The second time.

Stone fragments flew everywhere, deepening the crater.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the dark night, with the sea wind howling, terrifying crashing sounds echoed from the edge of the isolated island.

Xiao Zheng was like a tireless pile driver, forcibly tearing a passage through solid rock.

Twenty minutes later.

The rock strata were forcibly chiseled open by 1.5 meters.

Xiao Zheng was soaked to the bone.

Sweat mixed with stone powder and muddy water left grayish-white marks on the surface of his firm muscles.

The fine-quality iron-tipped spear in his hand was in a terrible state.

The spearhead was completely ground flat and dulled, turning into a blunt iron rod.

The metal rod is covered with cracks.

Durability is nearing its limit.

Xiao Zheng raised his spear again and slammed it down one last time at the yellowish-brown rock at the bottom of the pit.

Bang—Crack!

The spear broke in two.

The rocks at the bottom of the pit completely collapsed.

Xiao Zheng threw away the broken spear and jumped into the pit.

He quickly shoveled mud and sand with both hands.

A few seconds later, he grabbed a fist-sized stone with a cold, grayish-black metallic sheen in his hand.

heavy.

Natural Magnetite (Common Grade): Unrefined magnetic ore. Contains a stable natural magnetic field and can be used to manufacture basic magnetic items or as the core of a compass.

Xiao Zheng weighed the lodestone in his hand and glanced at the fracture surfaces of the surrounding rock strata.

There must be associated minerals below.

However, he currently lacks professional mining equipment, and forcibly breaking into the mines would be too inefficient.

Know when to stop.

Xiao Zheng threw the magnet into his backpack, braced himself against the edge of the pit, and leaped out of the deep pit.

He lit the torch and strode towards the sea.

A 100-square-meter floating platform rests quietly on the shore.

Xiao Zheng leaped into the shield.

The chilly wind and the sound of the waves were instantly shut out.

Xiao Zheng took off his mud-covered down jacket and threw it onto the workbench.

Walk over to the water purifier.

Press the switch.

Clear, slightly warm fresh water gurgled out.

I filled a glass with fresh water.

I slapped it hard on my face and scrubbed off all the stone powder and mud.

He grabbed a coarse linen cloth and dried his body.

Xiao Zheng walked to the excellent-grade wooden bed, sat down, leaned against the plant mattress, and casually opened the chat panel.

The pinned profile picture of Lin Xiaoya is flashing.

"What are you doing?" Xiao Zheng sent a message.

One second later, the other party replied instantly.

A "flash photo" with a three-second destruction setting.

Xiao Zheng clicked on the picture.

The image shows a slender, fair neck and deep collarbone.

Water droplets slid down the skin and disappeared into the snow-white arc at the bottom of the screen.

They did not show their faces.

[Image has been destroyed]

A text message pops up.

"I just washed my face and took a shower! This is a special perk, don't tell anyone!"

Xiao Zheng tapped on the virtual keyboard and sent over a system screenshot of the photo he had just seen.

"Three seconds? You underestimate my hand speed?"

The chat interface remained silent for ten seconds.

Lin Xiaoya sent a series of frustrated emojis.

"Aaaaaah! Why did you take a screenshot?! Delete it! Delete it right now!"

This was followed by a voice message.

"You pervert, senior! Delete that picture right now, or I'll send you spooky pictures every night to scare you to death!"

Xiao Zheng was biting into a piece of fish when he typed out a reply.

"Keep it as collateral. We'll exchange it for a new one next time."

Once the message is sent, close the chat window immediately.

After eating and drinking to your heart's content, your physical strength will be restored.

Xiao Zheng sat cross-legged on the wooden bed and brought up the manufacturing panel.

A faint light shone from the storage area for wooden boards, glass, and metal sheets.

The freshly dug natural lodestone appeared out of thin air in the shadowy image of the workbench.

The four materials are arranged neatly.

Above, the yellowed parchment gleamed with an earthy yellow light.

[Rare-grade Compass Blueprint]

Xiao Zheng stared intently at the blueprints, his finger hovering over the "Made" button.

Press it down hard.

The light shone and then faded.

A palm-sized brass mechanical pocket watch rested on the console. Its case was engraved with intricate gear patterns, and its metallic texture was cold and heavy.

【Compass (Rare)】

[Function 1: Guidance (Precisely locates current latitude, longitude, and north/south orientation, immune to all magnetic field disturbances).]

[Function 2: Map (Open the watch cover to generate a 3D holographic projection of a sea area with a radius of one kilometer. The area you pass through will be permanently lit up, while unexplored areas will be covered by black fog.)]

Xiao Zheng pressed down the brass button on the pocket watch with one hand.

Swah——

A beam of deep blue light shot out.

A half-meter-long and half-wide projected map of the sea unfolds in mid-air.

A green dot is lit up in the center of the map, representing the current location.

On the left is a model of an island.

Apart from the islands and a waterway trail, the map is surrounded by a thick black fog.

[Ding! Successfully crafted a rare special item, gaining +50 experience points!]

Xiao Zheng switched to the attribute panel.

Current level: 4.

Experience points: 745/800.

I need 55 more experience points to level up.

My stomach promptly voiced its hunger protest.

Breaking through the rock vein had consumed a lot of energy.

The grilled fish we usually eat can no longer make up for this intense deficiency.

He turned off the pocket watch and put it in his pocket.

Xiao Zheng walked towards the edge of the deck.

The water was pitch black.

Xiao Zheng directly took out a plastic hook with the phrase "100% accuracy".

Target requirements: Rare seafood, meaty with few bones.

Arm muscles bulge as he swings the hook forcefully.

The plastic hook vanished into the deep sea, leaving only a blur.

The hook and rope stretched rapidly into the depths of darkness.

While waiting, he casually opened the private chat window.

Lin Xiaoya sent a message ten minutes ago.

"You're a scoundrel! Don't even think about getting me to send you photos next time!"