Chapter 71: with translation of chapter title

The previous two broadcasts, Lin Yifan was either desperately chopping trees, picking up stones, digging clay, or chasing after the Maggot Human Bone.

Even if a mission broadcast came out, he simply had no time to look at it, to the point that he now doesn't even know what their district's current ranking is.

Now that the new broadcast has come out, he finally has time to look at it!

He hurriedly opened the Light Screen, and indeed saw that the information above had been updated.

【Mosquito Swarm Disaster Progress Report (broadcast once per hour)】

【Current Disaster Countdown: 8 hours (ends tomorrow morning at 8:00)】

【Current district remaining population: 63,322 people (currently ranked 43rd)】

【Congratulations Survivor Ye Yifan, Mr., for making outstanding contributions to the district in this disaster, current contribution value 15,321 points, currently ranked first in the district. (This information can only be viewed by the individual)】

Lin Yifan looked at this string of information, and his heart instantly relaxed.

Although he had worked so hard, their district still lost many people, but the ranking had risen somewhat, now entering the top 50.

This way, the chance of staying within the top 200 will be much greater.

As for personal contribution value, it increased by over 10,000 points; at the very least, he can easily obtain the Synthesis Room Blueprint.

Now he only needs to ensure their district's ranking stays stable within the top 200, which now seems not too difficult.

After all, by this point, the doomed survivors have mostly died; those remaining basically have a second‑level shelter and can endure this disaster.

It's just a pity he couldn't reach a higher ranking; if he could get top three, he would likely receive better rewards.

But this isn't something Lin Yifan can achieve alone; he's done everything he can, and there's nothing more he can do.

After he told Chen Rainuo their district's ranking, he no longer paid attention to these.

Because it's now 12 o'clock, a new day has arrived, and his buff can be refreshed again!

At this moment, nothing is more important than refreshing his buff!

He eagerly opened his personal info.

Name: Lin Yifan

Strength: 9

Agility: 12

Physical Stamina: 13

Intelligence: 9

Remaining attribute points: 0

Age: 23

Life Tier: Excellent Human

Talent: 【Random Buff, draw once daily!】

【You can draw once per day, obtaining various buffs with different effects; the draw refreshes at midnight each day, whether you're a lucky one or a non‑lucky one depends on your luck!】

【Available for draw】

Life Skill:

【Beginner Skinning】 (proficiency 1000/6)

Special Item: 【Mithril Cast Iron Pot·Unique (maker: Barolinte)】

【Attributes: Delicious +2, Physical Stamina recovery +1】

【Item Condition: Damaged (can be restored by finding materials)】

Required materials:

Mithril 0/2

Intermediate Cast Iron 50/2 (already satisfied)

(Note: This iron pot was meticulously crafted by apprentice blacksmith Barolinte; it's his beloved treasure, and whoever steals his iron pot will have to fight him to the death!)

【Evaluation: You are now an excellent human; your physical quality ranks among the forefront of humanity, but don't be arrogant—you are actually still weak!】

Lin Yifan looked at his ever‑growing personal info, feeling a surge of satisfaction.

He is at least an excellent human now; if he could draw a good buff, perhaps his personal stats could increase a bit.

Lin Yifan put his palms together, devoutly worshipping all the Heavenly Gods and Buddhas, and only then began to draw.

"Draw!"

【Draw successful! Today's buff: Opening Box Joy Buff】

【Opening Box Joy Buff: Whether opening a treasure chest or a treasure box, anything related to luck can additionally gain a surprise!】

Lin Yifan was slightly disappointed; what he actually wanted most was item sublimation.

Now he has a blue treasure chest in hand; if he could obtain item sublimation, this blue treasure chest could be sublimated into a purple treasure chest.

Although the blue treasure chest is precious, compared to the purple treasure chest, they are worlds apart.

Referring to what green and blue treasure chests yield, their values are not even on the same level.

But now he has no choice; although the blue treasure chest looks precious now, the Survival Realm gives him a feeling that is truly too much like a game world.

The only difference is probably that everyone here is a real person, each a flesh‑and‑blood body; when dead, they stay dead, with no chance of resurrection.

From a game perspective, he is merely in the Newbie Village now; development in the Newbie Village is always the most basic, and likewise the most important.

If he can solidify his foundation during the newbie period, then he will be able to go further in the future.

Correspondingly, many precious resources of the newbie period will soon be eliminated.

The blue treasure chest now looks rare, but the green treasure chest was also rare just two days ago!

But by today daytime, green treasure chests have become plentiful, so perhaps in a few days the blue treasure chest will also be everywhere.

Therefore, the existing resources should still be used entirely on himself at this stage, turning them into his own strength, which is the best choice.

Thus Lin Yifan no longer dwelled on it; he moved all the treasure chests out, preparing to open them all at once.

Now, he has three White Treasure Chests, two Green Treasure Chests, and one blue treasure chest.

Out of personal habit, Lin Yifan still starts opening from the White Treasure Chest.

"Open the treasure chest!"

"Talent Activation, Opening Box Joy Buff! Congratulations, all items obtained this time from opening the box have their quantity doubled!"

Obtained white sugar 250g ×2

Obtained salt 500g ×2

Great partner!

Lin Yifan bluntly said, "Great partner!"

He originally thought that today's 【Opening Box Joy Buff】 would just give a little extra reward when opening a treasure chest.

He didn't expect this "joy" to be so substantial.

It directly is Harvest Double.

Although it doesn't compare to the previous cargo Critical Hit he had drawn, it's still pretty good.

Moreover, white sugar and salt are necessities of life; Lin Yifan had never obtained them from opening boxes before, they were all acquired through trading at the Trading Hall in exchange with others, not only were the quantities small, but the exchange conditions were also extremely harsh.

Now that he has these 500g of white sugar and 1kg of salt, for a long time to come he won't need to worry about these things anymore.

However, Lin Yifan is curious about one thing: is the "joy" in 【Opening Box Joy Buff】 different for each reward?

In order to verify quickly, Lin Yifan hastily took out another White Treasure Chest.

"Open the treasure chest!"

"Talent Activation, Opening Box Joy Buff! You can choose the category of items obtained from this box opening; the categories are as follows: food, daily necessities, ordinary supplies. Please choose!"

He could actually choose the category of items that would come out of the treasure chest himself?

This is too awesome!

Moreover, the "joy" in 【Opening Box Joy Buff】 is indeed random as well.

Then it's not impossible to randomly get the 【Item Sublimation】 Buff!