The moment she began her sword control, An Ling felt the power and speed she could command increase significantly. It was a completely different sensation compared to manipulating wooden boards or pickaxes.
She experimented for a few more minutes until she had fully adapted to her ability, then directed the iron sword to fly back into her hand.
She placed it on the table. It was already late, and once she finished her final preparations, she could finally sleep.
She refilled the fuel for both the iron furnace and the smelting furnace and topped them up with iron ore. This way, they could continue working throughout the night without interruption.
By the time everything was done, it was already midnight. An Ling performed a quick wash-up and spread out her bedding. Finally, she could enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep.
The night passed in silence.
The next day, An Ling’s internal biological clock woke her up on time. She rubbed her bleary eyes and sat up.
Soft bedding was much more comfortable than sleeping under cowhide. Even though the wooden bed was rudimentary, it didn’t affect the quality of her sleep at all.
Twisting the pendant, An Ling focused her gaze. A target icon appeared. ‘As expected, today is no longer Luck Above All.’
**[Obtained Prayer Pendant Bonus: Surefire Hit. Fishing, throwing, and long-range attacks are guaranteed to hit.]**
**[Remaining Time: 18:11:11]**
Unfortunately, she still hadn’t rolled Grand Fortune.
Now that the six types of blessings for the pendant had been identified, An Ling needed to plan ahead for when they weren’t strictly necessary. This would allow her to maximize her benefits.
For example, when she received the “Grand Fortune” blessing, she would focus exclusively on opening boxes. When she had “Luck Above All,” she would focus on crafting equipment. If she got “Good Luck and Prosperity,” she would dedicate the time to landing on resource islands for gathering.
Slipping into her slippers, An Ling started preparing her breakfast: a slice of toast wrapped around a ham sausage, accompanied by a bowl of eight-treasure porridge.
After her simple meal, she began her busy day.
The points she had earned yesterday had already been spent, and the island’s area had reached 29 square meters, making it slightly larger than before.
An Ling remembered clearly that today was the seventh day since her return from the novice island. This meant that tomorrow, the Survivors would have to land on an island again.
She couldn’t predict the system’s rules, nor did she know what dangers the next island would hold. For now, the only thing she could do was prepare as much as possible.
At the very least, she wouldn’t suffer from a food shortage like last time. This time, she planned to bring enough food for ten days. Even if the rules were the same as the novice island, she would be able to pass through safely.
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The day passed in the blink of an eye. The sun in the west radiated an orange-red glow, its light piercing through strangely shaped clouds and painting them in vibrant hues.
“Fiery clouds,” An Ling remarked as she watched the sunset. “Tomorrow will definitely be a beautiful day.”
At this moment, the supplies floating on the sea’s surface were becoming scarce and would soon vanish entirely.
She stopped fishing and began to take stock of the day’s hauls. Over the course of the day, she had fished up ten boxes, three of which were locked.
There were other supplies, of course, but they were all basic materials that An Ling didn’t care much about.
The only thing she looked forward to from the seven ordinary wooden boxes was the possibility of opening some special items. At the very least, food would be fine.
**[Materials Obtained: Enhancement Card *1, Construction Card *1, Item Card *1, Keys *2, Whole wheat bread *4, Milk 240ml *2, Compressed biscuits *4…]**
The rest were just basic resources, which An Ling didn’t even bother to look at.
However, being able to get three cards and two keys from seven boxes was considered very lucky.
She kept the Enhancement Card as a backup. The icons on the Construction Card and Item Card depicted a wardrobe and a knife, respectively.
**[Wardrobe Construction Card: A household essential! Required materials: Bamboo: 30, Plastic: 10, Wood: 20, Nails: 50. Points Gained: 3.]**
**[Kitchen Knife Item Card: No matter how high your kung fu, you’re still afraid of the kitchen knife! Of course, it can also be used to cut fruit, though it might leave a slight garlic and ginger aftertaste.]**
An Ling used both cards. The kitchen knife was plain and simple—a standard rectangular blade.
As for the wardrobe, it was a square box without any highlights. One could guess its appearance just by looking at the materials. The only benefit was that it was all-natural and formaldehyde-free.
‘It seems I need to enhance the wooden cabin. With more furniture, it’s starting to feel cramped,’ An Ling thought, frowning slightly.
She had originally thought that Upgrade Cards and Enhancement Cards were on the same level, but it seemed the former was much rarer than the latter. After organizing her items and adding materials to the furnace, she returned to the cabin to pack her luggage in preparation for landing on the island.
This time, it wasn’t just An Ling; almost everyone had prepared in advance.
She didn’t plan on sleeping tonight. The scene of her first appearance on the novice island was still vivid in her mind. An Ling had no idea how she had ended up there.
She only remembered falling asleep in her bed and waking up away from her Construction Island. It was far too bizarre. If she encountered danger before she even woke up, it could be fatal.
Just like last time, An Ling packed the supplies into her backpack and placed it by her bed. This time, her backpack was stuffed to the brim, unlike the last time when there was plenty of empty space.
An Ling knew that the so-called resources on the Survival Island were completely different.
Once everything was ready, she began preparing her dinner.
A serving of scallion stir-fry beef paired with a bowl of white rice was her simple yet satisfying meal for the evening.
Just then, a system notification appeared again.
**[At dawn, all Survivors will land on the island once more. Good luck to you all!]**
This notification popped up automatically on the light screen and included an automated broadcast function. At this hour, most Survivors were still awake, so it was hard to miss.
With the appearance of this message, the Survivors felt a renewed sense of urgency. They understood that starting tomorrow, they would once again face a life-or-death crisis.
No one wanted to die. Those complaining, cursing, and even those who were slightly excited began to flood the chat module with messages.
An Ling naturally had no time to deal with them. After clearing the dishes, she took the remaining portion of beef from the container, sliced off a small piece with her knife, and left it on the table.
With everything finished, she sat on her bed and began to wait quietly for dawn.
Compared to being poorly rested, she was more afraid of ending up in an unknown place and never waking up again.