Chapter 0001: Message in a Bottle

At that moment, he finally understood why fire was referred to as the "fire of life" in books. When the fire was ignited, the joy in Chen Kan's heart was no less than when he completed his master's thesis

A... ...

"I never expected to find money here, this is quite enough!" Chen couldn't help but smile as he looked at the cash in his hand

However, the moisture provided by the coconut can only sustain Chen Kan's most basic survival, and the signs of dehydration in Chen Kan have become increasingly evident.

Although Chen Kan studies history and knows that ancient people relied on friction from wood to start a fire, he himself does not know how to do it. Fortunately, he found a wine bottle.

The entire world suddenly turned golden, then transformed into a blood red, and finally fell into darkness

Regarding this profession, a master in the industry once said: "One must endure ten years of hardship on the bench, for a piece of writing cannot be composed without substance"

Inside, a roll of paper had fallen out, tightly wrapped in plastic on the outside, ensuring that the paper inside would not get wet. Chen Kan, filled with curiosity, tore open the plastic wrap.

However, on the way back to his country, he encountered a plane crash. Chen Kan originally thought that his life would end like this, and that he could meet his family. However, he did not expect that when he woke up again, he found himself lying on the beach, holding onto a piece of wood with both hands

I am not afraid of you ... ... you, do not come over here, I am not afraid of you, no, do not come over, ah ... ...

Whoever said that there would be coconut trees on an island is mistaken; on Chen Kanda's island, there is not a single coconut tree. The coconuts he consumes are all washed ashore from the sea

Chen Kan discovered a glass bottle, which is not surprising. What is strange is that the bottle is sealed with a cork, making it airtight. Something happened inside the bottle

Under the pitch-black night sky, a five-story building stands tall, with nothing else around it, making it appear very high.

In the span of two to three days, not a single person was seen; even Chen Kan felt somewhat unable to endure it.

What is this

A seemingly frail child, with bloodshot eyes, shouted loudly

"Practice leads to true knowledge!" Chen Kan remarked while walking on the beach

It is already somewhat damp inside

This small island is not large, and it takes about one hour to circle it. Although the island is small and has relatively few resources, it also faces fewer threats; at least, there are no sightings of snakes or rodents.

With a loud bang, the building collapsed

Fortunately, it is summer now; if it were winter, I would probably freeze to death here. It is truly fortunate, but I would rather just die like this, as then I would have no worries

On one hand, look for items that can be repurposed, and on the other hand, collect some plastic products, which can later be used to ignite signal fires. The black smoke produced from burning plastic products can create a stark contrast with the surrounding environment

Hoo hoo hoo, I had that nightmare again

Sigh... It has been two or three days already, and I do not know where the rescue team has reached. This place should be on the flight path, so they will find me soon, right

A tiger's head

Now he understands why those survival shows say that in the wilderness, the greatest enemy is loneliness, it is oneself

I am not afraid of you, do not come closer

It is a seemingly ticket-like item and a one-hundred-yuan bill, a rather strange combination

At that moment, he suddenly felt that life was still full of hope

This is a message in a bottle

The U.S. dollar does not reveal the passage of time. I originally wanted to check the date on the ticket, which is a habit of studying history; I always tend to look for the time. I discovered that this is merely an invalid ticket, lacking a date, a destination, and only indicating a departure point called "Earth Island"

In the sky, there is a tiger's head, but behind it is not the familiar body of a tiger, but a yellow radiance that extends all the way to the horizon

Without a solid foundation of knowledge accumulated over ten years, one cannot conduct research in this field

Today, Chen Kan plans to use the distillation method to see if he can obtain some drinkable fresh water. However, before that, it is essential for him to patrol the beach while the morning sun is still not too strong.

This is because Chen Kan's field of study is history, and the direction he has chosen is ancient history, which requires the most patience in waiting.

Chen sighed

Chen Kan knew that in the event of an air disaster like this, there would certainly be a search and rescue team conducting operations along this flight route after the incident. What Chen Kan needed to do was to survive until that time.

The bottom of the wine bottle is a convex lens. After it was smashed, Chen Kan used the principle of focusing with a magnifying glass to ignite the pile of fire.

Chen Kan reached out to wipe the sweat from his face, feeling the sea breeze blowing towards him. His complexion was somewhat pale as he stared blankly at a pile of fire before him

Without a clock, Chen Kan had no idea what time it was. Because of that nightmare, Chen Kan was completely unable to sleep. After gazing at the moon for a long time, the sun finally rose.

It is truly ironic, surrounded by water on all sides here, yet not a drop can be drunk

Afterwards, Chen Kan survived by collecting shells, crabs, and coconuts found by the seaside, with the only issue being a lack of water

The hammock he is currently sleeping in was made from a fishing net that Chen Kan collected on the beach, woven together with two vines, allowing Chen Kan to at least stay off the ground

The pile of fire in front of him is also fueled by that garbage

Therefore, although he has only graduated with a master's degree, Chen Kan's research capabilities are quite strong. Originally, his advisor hoped that he would continue to pursue a doctor's degree, but due to personal reasons, Chen Kan did not wish to continue his studies. Thus, after graduating with his master's degree, his advisor recommended him to become a history teacher at Zhonghai Normal University.

It is evident that he has survived, the reason remains unclear, perhaps it is because fate knows he still has unfinished business

Ah ... ...

Fortunately, years of diligent study have accustomed him to a solitary life, to loneliness, and to being taciturn. In his interactions with classmates, he speaks little, which inevitably leads his peers to perceive him as introverted, reclusive, and unsociable from middle school through graduate school. However, his advisor holds him in high regard.

Having experienced that event since childhood, Chen Kan has become accustomed to solitude and hard work, dedicating all his energy to his studies, and has already graduated with a master's degree at the age of twenty-two

Although he arrived empty-handed with only the clothes on his back, Chen Kan found a considerable amount of debris on this deserted island, which became essential tools that helped him survive successfully

I estimate it is a prank, but why put a U.S. dollar bill inside? Could it be that they are wealthy and capricious

The golden tiger seemed to sense that its authority was being challenged and quickly charged towards the child

After reporting to school, and before the semester began, he did not know why he received an opportunity to exchange in Singapore. After staying in Singapore for six months, he was finally able to return to his home country

After trying and failing to remove the cork, this indeed piqued Chen Kan's curiosity. He smashed the bottle neck with a stone and poured out the contents inside