Though perilous, the expedition to Treasure Island proved bountiful beyond expectation.
Meng Hao had secured not one, but four Black Iron-tier treasure chests—something he had never encountered before.
Surely, the contents of such rare chests must match their rarity.
Joy surged through him, sweeping away the lingering exhaustion and bitterness.
At last, his struggle had not been in vain.
[Black Iron Treasure Chest discovered. Would you like to open it?]
"Open!"
The chest responded to his command and sprang open.
Inside, it brimmed with goods—twice the volume compared to a sandalwood chest.
Body wash, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper…
"Whoa!"
Meng Hao's eyes lit up. These were essential daily necessities.
[Body Wash – Black Iron Item: A mild, moisturizing cleanser used during bathing, replacing traditional methods and nourishing the skin without irritation.]
[Shampoo – Black Iron Item: A hair care product with anti-dandruff, conditioning, and dyeing properties, designed to cleanse the scalp and hair.]
[Soap – Black Iron Item: A powerful stain remover with disinfecting qualities.]
[Toothpaste – Black Iron Item: A special dental care product that effectively prevents cavities and freshens breath.]
[Toothbrush – Black Iron Item: A cleaning tool with bristles on one end and a smooth grip on the other. Insert and scrub until the foam flows.]
[Toilet Paper – Black Iron Item: A universally adored necessity. Use it as your heart desires.]
Reading the absurd item descriptions, Meng Hao's expression darkened.
"Really, system? I don't know what these are?
The insult here is more intense than the reward."
Still, to his surprise, these basic items were all categorized as Black Iron-grade—low in glamour, but surprisingly high in quality.
Through past encounters, Meng Hao had begun noticing a pattern:
Raw materials tended to be of Rotten Wood-grade.
Items that had been processed? At least Black Iron.
[Ding! God-tier Fortune triggered. You have received a Hundredfold Reward.]
Reward options:
Body Wash ×100, Shampoo ×100, Soap ×100, Toothpaste ×100, Toothbrush ×100, Toilet Paper ×100
Cooling Body Lotion ×1, Hair Regrowth Tonic ×1, Antibacterial Soap ×1, Enamel Shield Toothpaste ×1, AutoBrush ×1, Sterilized Paper ×1
Without hesitation, Meng Hao chose the first.
Quantity trumped luxury in the apocalypse.
Besides, toilet paper was priceless on a deserted island.
"Humans must excrete—what good is paradise without paper?"
He glanced toward the sea, where waves crashed upon jagged rock.
"Sharks in the water, no paper on land… That's a nightmare I don't need."
[Congratulations! You have obtained Body Wash ×100, Shampoo ×100, Soap ×100, Toothpaste ×100, Toothbrush ×100, Toilet Paper ×100.]
Wasting no time, Meng Hao moved on to the next chest.
[Black Iron Treasure Chest discovered. Would you like to open it?]
"Open!"
The chest sprang wide, and out came a bundle of familiar comforts.
"Bedding!"
Joy flickered in his eyes.
In truth, his rush to explore Treasure Island stemmed from a need—warmth at night.
This solved that in full.
[Congratulations! You have received: Cotton Quilt ×1, Pillow ×1, Mattress ×1, Bedsheet ×1.]
The system tried to introduce each item in detail, but Meng Hao ignored the fluff.
"It's nearly dark—who needs a tutorial on a pillow?"
[Ding! God-tier Fortune triggered. You have received a Hundredfold Reward.]
Reward options:
Cotton Quilt ×100, Pillow ×100, Mattress ×100, Bedsheet ×100
Temperature-Controlled Duvet ×1, Massage Pillow ×1, Sensual Mat ×1, SilkSoft Sheet ×1
Option one was practical; option two, indulgent.
But Meng Hao prided himself on practicality.
"Now's not the time for comfort. I'll take the essentials."
He pressed forward.
"Next chest!"
Three down, one to go.
[Black Iron Treasure Chest discovered. Would you like to open it?]
"Open!"
This time, the chest revealed cooking supplies—an iron wok, porcelain bowl, chef's knife, and bamboo chopsticks.
[Congratulations! You have received: Iron Wok ×1, Porcelain Bowl ×1, Chef's Knife ×1, Bamboo Chopsticks ×1.]
[Ding! God-tier Fortune triggered. You have received a Hundredfold Reward.]
Reward options:
Iron Wok ×100, Porcelain Bowl ×100, Chef's Knife ×100, Bamboo Chopsticks ×100
Solar-Powered Pan ×1, Blue Porcelain Bowl ×1, Slayer's Knife ×1, Golden Chopsticks ×1
A pattern was forming:
Chest one: hygiene.
Chest two: bedding.
Chest three: kitchenware.
What would chest four hold?
"Option one, of course."
[Congratulations! You have received Iron Wok ×100, Porcelain Bowl ×100, Chef's Knife ×100, Bamboo Chopsticks ×100.]
Meng Hao, a man of frugal mind and steady hand, valued usefulness over opulence.
He could wield mighty weapons—but for household goods, practicality ruled.
"A single man living in comfort is not true joy. Happiness is when the whole family thrives."
Three chests had secured their survival.
Now, the final chest awaited.
[Black Iron Treasure Chest discovered. Would you like to open it?]
"Open!"
As the lid lifted, Meng Hao nearly laughed aloud.
A pen, a notebook, a ruler, and a dictionary.
"Stationery? In the apocalypse?"
He could hardly complain—but couldn't help recalling the trauma of endless homework.
If nothing else, the end of the world had at least ended his assignments.
[Congratulations! You have received: Ballpoint Pen ×1, Workbook ×1, Measuring Ruler ×1, Chinese Dictionary ×1.]
[Ding! God-tier Fortune triggered. You have received a Hundredfold Reward.]
Reward options:
Ballpoint Pen ×100, Workbook ×100, Measuring Ruler ×100, Chinese Dictionary ×100
Enchanted Pen ×1, Arcane Tome ×1, Magic Stone Ruler ×1, Magic-Mandarin Translator ×1
[Enchanted Pen – Bronze Tier: A mystical writing tool capable of inscribing arcane runes, preserving magical power without dissipation.]
[Arcane Tome – Bronze Tier: A magically infused notebook that amplifies the strength of spell inscriptions.]
[Magic Stone Ruler – Bronze Tier: A specialized measuring tool for gauging magical energy levels and mage rankings.]
[Magic-Mandarin Translator – Bronze Tier: A bilingual lexicon capable of translating magical runes into Chinese.]