Chapter 4: The Cool Night, Danger Lurks Everywhere

Chen Changan was already so hungry that his stomach was touching his back, and without any hesitation, he bit into the grilled fish

Is it really the case that on the first day one must meet a tragic end in the belly of a fish

The sparks gradually intensified, and the entire log began to burn as well

A slender silver shadow fell onto the wooden raft, flapping and jumping, attempting to leap back into the sea

Chen Changan did not feel anxious because of this; instead, he continued to gather useful information from the forum

After several hours of exposure to sunlight, the originally damp wood has become relatively dry. Chen Chang'an ignited the wood using the fire starter that came with the upgraded wooden barrel.

The combination of meat and vegetables is quite good

At this moment, a sudden change occurred

Although he complained that it was hot, Chen Changan's actions did not slow down in the slightest, and he quickly finished the grilled fish in just a few bites.

Chen Changan threw half of the firewood into the lower opening of the sealed pot

Chen Changan fell into a deep sleep while holding the statue of Mazu

According to the descriptions of most people in the forum, they have not encountered any significant storms throughout the day. Chen Chang'an privately speculated:

Thirst, hunger, and the lurking sea monsters, along with the profound contradictions hidden among family members, continuously challenge their nerves.

He quickly grasped the fishing rod with both hands and forcefully pulled the fishing line back

Number of human survivors: 71,734,567,238,014,040,000

Having resolved the survival crisis, Chen Changan reminisced about his group of foolish roommates. He was quite concerned whether these foolish sons, who relied on him to bring them meals every day, would be able to survive the first day

Of course, he was not overly concerned either

Quality: White

Wishing you all a long life until old age

As night falls, the stars shine brilliantly

Introduction: A simple device that converts seawater into freshwater through the process of distillation

About half an hour later, the added wood gradually burned out, and the distilled water vapor completely flowed into the wooden barrel. Chen Chang'an tried to scoop a mouthful with a mineral water bottle

Unfortunately, among the eight billion humans, the vast sea of useless information created has left him unable to find even a single person he knows

Oh, it's so hot, so hot

Gradually, drowsiness surged up.

Chen Changan appeared to be deep in thought

In the blink of an eye, a dish of seaweed grilled salmon has just been freshly prepared

If such a thing were to truly happen

In the discussions among tens of millions of people, he learned that the area of the deep-sea realm far exceeds imagination; apart from those who are close to the aid mission due to familial ties, no one has encountered other humans.

Just a few hours ago, at the moment the doomsday survival system descended, he fully realized one thing

Holding an ordinary fishing rod, Chen Chang'an calmly began his leisurely afternoon of sea fishing

Chen Changan hid beside the wooden barrel, enjoying the residual warmth of the distilled water, gazing at the starry sky and said

If there is a person living in the same sea as I do, would I extend a helping hand to him

Review: The Treasure of Survival at Sea

"Stocking weapons without storing grain, my neighbor has the granary!"

May Mazu bless us

Chen Changan's gaze became increasingly sharp

A brand new water purification wooden barrel

Seeing this large fish was fierce, Chen Changan did not hesitate to step on its body and used the fishing rod to knock it unconscious

When the afterglow fades, it is the moment when blessings are set in motion

As the salmon gradually turned into an enchanting golden yellow, Chen Chang'an took out the previously obtained kelp and wrapped it around the salmon fillet to continue roasting.

Chen Changan's smile gradually became distorted, and he said with delight

Drive away malicious marine creatures

Here, there is no law, no society, and all old orders have been destroyed

Once spoken, the image of the Mazu statue seems to have gained a few more degrees of majesty

The current calmness is likely a beginner's phase granted by the deep-sea world, where all of humanity merely needs to adapt to survival at sea

Each startup requires an additional consumption of 500 grams of firewood. For every 1 kilogram of wood and 1 liter of seawater added, approximately 800 milliliters of potable water can be distilled, with the distillation efficiency fluctuating due to external influences

Countless sharks lurk

Those who live in luxury, those who only know how to give orders, and those who have lost their primal instincts will be the first to be eliminated in this global survival competition involving 8 billion people

within the range of approximately 40 to 50 meters

Only a few celebrities with a massive number of fans still cling to unrealistic hopes, calling out to their non-existent billions of fans

The sea is indeed a great treasure

After having his fill of food and water, Chen Changan instinctively yawned; when a person is well-fed, the feeling of drowsiness is always more pronounced

Next, Chen Changan needs to address the issue of food

As a result, the number of distress posts has sharply decreased, and the term "Help" that once occupied the top headlines has now fallen to several dozen places behind.

Congratulations, you have received 1 × salmon!

Sufficient food and hot water provided Chen Chang'an with enough physical strength to withstand the dampness and cold of the night

Boom

Chen Changan was covered in the smell of smoke and fire, yet he remained completely unconcerned, gazing with satisfaction at the finished product he had grilled

Unaware, Chen Changan, who was lost in a dream, did not know that nearly 900 million humans perished on this day, silently and without a sound

In a critical moment, Chen Changan suddenly recalled the description of the Mazu statue.

Chen Chang'an felt an inexplicable panic in his heart, his complexion alternating between pale and ashen.

He, Tu, and Chen Chang'an weighed the remaining logs and estimated that there were about 10 kilograms left, which could distill 8 liters of water, sufficient to meet the drinking needs for a week

Wow

The statue exerts a powerful pressure, driving away all malevolent marine creatures

The outer skin of the salmon is roasted to a slightly charred golden brown, while the fish meat inside is white and tender, making it incredibly appetizing to behold

Although there were no glowing effects, the shark turned and swam away from dozens of meters away

It has been how many years since I last saw a true starry night

Ah, I want to fish for an entire day

Time passed second by second, the sun gradually set, and the fishing rod remained empty.

The parched lips and tongue were flooded with warm liquid, akin to discovering an oasis in the desert, more exhilarating than a few unspeakable seconds

Chen Changan did not rush to rest, but instead used a thin rope to tie his clothes to the round wooden barrel and the raft, making a slipknot to prevent himself from falling directly into the water and perishing during the night when the wind and waves arose, or when he turned over in his sleep

Chen Changan let out a sigh of relief

The shark is coming

Fuel is limited; simultaneously distilling seawater while cooking food serves a dual purpose, achieving two objectives with one effort.

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The shark crisis has been temporarily resolved

I will eat you tonight

Just at this moment, the afterglow has faded away

Beneath the sea surface

Drink more hot water

This is the end of the world

The stunned salmon measures approximately 25 centimeters in length. Chen Changan weighed it in his hand and estimated it to be over two jin in weight

The fisherman never returns empty-handed

The more information, the safer it is

Chen Changan's powerful strength caused the creature in the water to quickly lose its ability to resist, and it was pulled out of the water in one swift motion

Chen Changan felt the fishing rod in his hand suddenly sink, and he was instantly filled with joy

The blessing of the fisherman: On a day when the blessed person goes fishing and catches nothing, there will surely be a catch before nightfall

Chen Changan scraped off most of the fish scales with a wooden piece, then cleaned the internal organs thoroughly, and finally threaded the salmon onto a small branch, placing it at the opening beneath the sealed pot, roasting it over the fire

Visible to the naked eye, the dorsal fin on the distant sea surface is gradually approaching

The shark is getting closer and closer

Chen Changan's eyes dimmed, and he sighed

If it were not for the distraction of the water crisis, Chen Changan, an avid fishing enthusiast, would have already picked up his fishing rod and gone sea fishing

In the previous operation to procure supplies, Chen Changan obtained a fishing rod, seaweed, and five bait.

The water crisis is about to be resolved

No more nonsense, good fellow, you are quite heavy, aren't you!

Even though he was parched, Chen Changan did not immediately distill drinking water during the day, and this is the reason.

But others were not so fortunate

When one is well-fed and warm, one thinks of sleep

Perhaps due to hunger, Chen Changan felt that the aroma of the grilled fish became increasingly rich, making one's appetite stir.