220: Chapter 219 Workbench

Lu Fan and An Lan were fully focused as they shuttled through the dense mountain forest, immersing themselves in the work of gathering herbs.

An Lan's gaze swept keenly over every leaf and stalk, accurately identifying herbs based on her extensive knowledge.

She squatted down gently, her fingers tenderly stroking a herb, and turned to say to Lu Fan, "This is Bupleurum. It can relieve exterior symptoms and reduce fever; it's very effective for common colds."

Lu Fan listened intently, nodding from time to time as he carefully picked the Bupleurum and placed it into the bamboo basket.

Just as they were immersed in the focus of gathering herbs, the Wilderness Survival Announcement suddenly boomed across the sky:

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Chinese contestant Ling Yue has triggered the ten thousand times rebate]

[workbench * 10,000,000]

[Tech Resource Card: workbench]

[Effect: Place relevant raw materials inside the workbench to generate tools]

[Under normal conditions, the workbench uses solar energy as fuel; the more complex the item being produced, the longer it takes]

[If high-quality fuel is added, the production speed will increase]

[Note: High-precision equipment requires the input of blueprints]

This announcement instantly caused a massive stir in the livestream room.

The barrage comments were like a surging tide, scrolling frantically.

"A workbench! Holy crap, Minecraft is becoming reality! This is huge; from now on, we'll have whatever we need in this wilderness!"

"In other words, as long as there are enough raw materials, anything can be made, right? Then what do we have to worry about? We can make all our own weapons and tools!"

"Our Huaguo is indeed powerful. Look, this is the luck and strength of us Huaguo people! We must stand tall in this Wilderness Survival!"

"Currently, the only ones who can compete with us are White Bear Country and Pretty Country. But I firmly believe we will definitely surpass them both!"

Meanwhile, on the other side of the deserted island, Ling Yue stood alone in his Shelter, with the workbench that had sparked heated discussions among countless people placed before him.

The workbench was entirely pitch black, about the size of an ordinary table, and exuded a strong sense of technology, as if it were a divine artifact from the distant future.

One side was clearly marked "Input," while the other was prominently labeled "Output."

Above the workbench, an area resembling an electronic screen flickered with a faint blue light, seemingly waiting eagerly for its master's commands.

Ling Yue's eyes shone with excitement and anticipation as he leaned over and forcefully picked up a stone he had prepared long ago.

The stone was hard in texture, and though its shape was irregular, it possessed a unique grain, as if telling the story of the years it had weathered.

Ling Yue carefully placed the stone at the input of the workbench, then reached out his finger and slowly typed the words "military dagger" on the screen.

As he typed, the characters on the screen flashed a few times, and immediately after, a faint humming sound came from inside the workbench as the machine began to operate.

The interior of the workbench was like a mysterious microscopic world, where various precision mechanical components shimmered with a metallic luster under soft lighting, resembling a mechanical dream kingdom.

Energy flowed within, emitting faint crackling sounds like the heartbeat of this microscopic world.

After entering the workbench, the stone was first held firmly in a specific position by a powerful magnetic force, as if gripped tightly by a pair of invisible hands.

Then, a high-energy laser beam shot down from above, precisely cutting the stone and shaving away the excess bit by bit, with every cut accurate to the millimeter.

Simultaneously, on the other side of the workbench, containers storing special materials began to operate.

Different chemicals were released in specific proportions and mixed together to form a new type of composite material.

This was a special material capable of enhancing the hardness and toughness of the military dagger; it would be ingeniously integrated into the stone to give it superior performance.

During the mixing process, these chemicals emitted a faint glow, as if performing a wondrous dance of chemical reactions.

During the laser cutting and material synthesis process, the mechanical arms inside the workbench also began to get busy.

Like well-trained craftsmen, they flexibly operated various tools to grind and shape the cut stone.

Every movement was precise and error-free, and every polish was just right, as if carving a precious work of art.

The mechanical arms' movements were smooth and elegant; they brushed lightly over the stone's surface, removing excess debris and leaving behind smooth traces.

After about half an hour, the humming of the workbench gradually stopped, and a stone military dagger slowly slid out from the output.

Ling Yue impatiently reached out to pick up the military dagger and examined it closely.

The appearance of this military dagger was no different from a traditional one; its edge was incredibly sharp, glinting coldly in the sunlight like a bolt of frozen lightning.

With a gentle swing, its power could be felt, and a slight tearing sound seemed to echo in the air.

The stone surface had been specially treated, making it not only smooth and fine but also providing a certain anti-slip effect; holding it gave a steady and solid feeling.

Ling Yue lightly touched the edge with his finger, feeling the chilling sharpness, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew that from this moment on, he had one more powerful safeguard in this world of Wilderness Survival.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Huaguo High-Level Conference Room was lively.

Around the massive conference table sat focused leaders and experts.

A white-haired but spirited old man was the first to break the silence, his voice steady and powerful.

"Mm, with this workbench, Ling Yue's survival capability will be greatly enhanced. This is undoubtedly a huge advantage, adding an important weight to our side in this Wilderness Survival competition."

A man in a General's uniform spoke next, his gaze firm and his tone decisive: "I propose that we have Ling Yue rendezvous with Lu Fan and An Lan. Lu Fan has iron on his side, which can be used to create higher-quality tools, and they can also help each other. With the three of them working together, they can not only increase their survival chances but also better explore and utilize resources."

"Yes, and at the same time, Ling Yue can protect contestants Lu Fan and An Lan."

The one who said this was the Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest War Zone, the superior of Ling Yue's superior; his eyes were filled with pride—a pride unique to the military.

It should be noted that Ling Yue, alone in the wilderness, performed no worse than Lu Fan and An Lan, even though he didn't have luck as good as Lu Fan's.

Following the General's speech, a heated discussion broke out in the conference room.

Everyone voiced their opinions, analyzing and discussing from multiple perspectives such as resource integration, security, and teamwork.

After a period of in-depth communication and weighing of options, the high-level consensus was finally reached.

Soon, a barrage comment was sent to Ling Yue.

[Wilderness Survival Barrage (No more than 50 words per week)]

[Head west; rendezvous with the Chinese contestants 600 li away. Be sure to protect Lu Fan and An Lan.]

Seeing this barrage comment, Ling Yue's expression instantly became serious.

He slowly stood up, his posture as straight as a pine, and solemnly gave a salute to the sky. His eyes revealed firmness and determination.

He whispered, "Finally, I can make a move."