Chapter 44: A Single Stage Actually Has Rewards

Wild boars, although their name sounds unimpressive,

But in reality, among beasts, it is definitely a ferocious animal.

If a wild boar goes berserk, its danger level can rival that of tigers and lions.

Even Lin Yifan, if he didn't have the Bronze-grade Gale Chasing Cloud Bow in his hand, couldn't guarantee he could handle a wild boar.

Yet the wild boar before him could be pierced straight through by a sharpened wooden stick.

This isn't just about strength; one must also understand the boar's anatomy to precisely avoid its hard bones and pierce its body.

Such a person could hardly be an ordinary one.

However, whether Hong Shaoqiang has a big background or not is irrelevant to Lin Yifan.

He already has enough advantages; as long as he keeps them up, his future is equally bright, so why envy others' current strength?

Moreover, the wild boar is about to die!

If he doesn't finish it off, his mission will be ruined!

Lin Yifan immediately gathered his scattered thoughts, picked up the axe, and with one swing felled the dying boar.

Then he didn't bother to skin it, violently cutting off a hind leg.

He weighed it roughly, confirming it was no less than fifteen jin, then opened a private chat with Hong Shaoqiang:

"Accept the trade; I'll give you the remaining wild boar meat."

At this moment, Hong Shaoqiang was moved to tears because Lin Yifan had given him a silk quilt.

He had asked Lin Yifan for cold-weather clothing, actually just trying his luck.

Although some people now obtain cold-weather supplies from treasure chests, the weather is getting colder, and that little amount isn't even enough for themselves, so they wouldn't put it up for sale.

So, although Hong Shaoqiang requested cold-weather items from Lin Yifan, he actually held little hope.

But unexpectedly, Lin Yifan not only gave him one, but it was a silk quilt!

With this silk quilt, even if the temperature dropped to minus ten degrees, he could get through it.

How could he not be moved?

Just as he was thinking about how to repay this kindness, he received another trade message from Lin Yifan.

Hong Shaoqiang would not agree; he immediately refused the trade and then sent a sincere message:

"Brother Lin, keep the wild boar! The silk quilt you gave me is worth far more than that boar—I don't know how to thank you!"

Lin Yifan didn't mind; it was just one silk quilt, he wasn't lacking, and he still had several more in his space!

For him now, a dying wild boar is absolutely worth more than a silk quilt.

So he directly refused:

"Don't thank me; we're conducting a fair trade. I said I only needed the finishing blow and fifteen jin of pork, so that's all I need. Take the rest back yourself—don't forget you still have a daughter to raise!"

Regarding children, even if Lin Yifan were hard-hearted, he would still feel a twinge of pity.

After all, he too grew up from childhood; although he encountered many bad things, he still received plenty of goodwill.

Hong Shaoqiang, meanwhile, was even more moved; he turned his head toward the shelter, made a decision in his heart, and sent a message to Lin Yifan:

"Brother Lin, I have a presumptuous request: I want to follow you. As long as you provide food for me and my daughter, if you tell me to go east, I will never go west; if you tell me to come and go, I will never go north."

"From now on, all the supplies I gather will be handed over to you, Brother Lin, for distribution. If you don't trust me, I can swear here: if I ever break today's promise, may I be struck by heavenly thunder!"

Lin Yifan looked at Hong Shaoqiang's display of loyalty and fell silent for a moment.

His willingness to help Hong Shaoqiang first stemmed from his soft spot for the child, and later from a favorable impression of Hong's gratitude, which made him willing to trade a silk quilt for the wild boar.

But he never expected that a silk quilt could earn his loyalty.

Regarding this, Lin Yifan was half‑believing, half‑doubting, yet he still wanted to win over someone who had a weakness, a principle, and ability.

Although he had decided to walk the lone‑ranger path, a lone ranger is not a solitary hero; he too needs teammates.

With Hong Shaoqiang's abilities, even without his help, survival wouldn't be difficult; it's just harder if he wants to bring his daughter along.

Since he had already shown kindness, why not give it a try?

After Lin Yifan made up his mind, he hesitated no longer and sent a message:

"I do need teammates, but the teammates I want are those who can give me absolute loyalty, and loyalty isn't just lip service."

"The future is long; if you can truly show me your loyalty, I can guarantee you that as long as I live, I will ensure your daughter's survival!"

Upon seeing the message, Hong Shaoqiang was overjoyed.

"Brother Lin, the future is long; I will definitely let you see my loyalty!"

Lin Yifan saw this and then sent another message:

"Take the wild boar meat for now; I'm a bit busy today and have no time to process it."

"Okay, I'll prepare it and then give it to you, Brother Lin." Hong Shaoqiang did not refuse the trade this time.

Meanwhile, Lin Yifan wasn't paying attention to Hong Shaoqiang, because after he cut off the boar's hind leg, his light screen began to flicker.

【Congratulations, Survivor, you have completed the first stage of the Special Treasure Chest Quest, reward: 1 Random Attribute Point】

【Now starting the second stage of the Special Treasure Chest Quest (this quest has a total of five stages): use the 15 jin of pork obtained from the first stage's task, go to the water pool's edge to lure out the crocodile inside the pool, and slaughter it. (Countdown: 23 hours 59 minutes)】

Lin Yifan was both surprised and delighted; he really hadn't expected that completing a single stage of this treasure chest quest would grant a random attribute reward.

Even if it's just one point, it's still a random attribute!

If each round could yield a random attribute reward, five rounds would give five points, equivalent to two and a half attribute fruits.

Lin Yifan was now full of vigor, but upon seeing the second stage's task, his expression suddenly sank.

He was actually standing not far from the water pool's edge, about ten meters away.

Before, he had gone to the water pool's edge, but he hadn't noticed any signs of animal activity inside.

He never expected there to be a crocodile in there!

Although he didn't know what species the crocodile in the pool was, even the weakest Yangtze alligator, when it goes berserk, is still tough to deal with.

If it is a large crocodile, then with his current abilities, even if he has the 【Gale Chasing Cloud Bow】 in hand, dealing with it would probably not be easy.

Although the Attribute Reward is tempting, the premise is to guarantee one's own safety; this point, Lin Yifan has always been very clear about from beginning to end.

To complete this second task, one must think of a safe and reliable method!