Oh no! I've been kept as a pet by a stray killer whale!

Chapter 41, the Reputation Shop, officially opens.

As the sun sets, it dyes the entire sea area a mesmerizing orange-red.

Jiang Che carried a backpack full of wild lemons and bird's-eye peppers, and held several plastic bottles filled with fresh water in his hand. He walked briskly back to the camp.

He was in a very good mood.

Not only because today's adventure was very fruitful, but also because—his live stream exploded.

It completely exploded.

Since the video of "Big Fat Angrily Sending a Great White Shark Away" was edited and posted online this morning, its popularity has skyrocketed.

#Desert Island Guy Swallows Great White Shark (Just kidding)#

#Orca: Here! Eat it while it's hot!#

#TheMostHardcoreDeliveryGuyInEver#

These terms dominated the top of the trending lists on major short video platforms, and countless passersby attracted by the titles flooded into the live stream with a "curious" or "anti-fake" mentality.

Jiang Che had just put his things down when he habitually looked up at the drone screen floating in mid-air.

The string of red numbers stunned him into standing there.

[Number of online users: 99872]

"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands —"

Jiang Che counted twice, his Adam's apple bobbing violently.

In the few seconds he was stunned, the numbers started jumping again.

99915———— 9988—— 100003!

It's over 100,000!

While 100,000 viewers might not seem like much to big influencers with millions of followers, it's an incredibly impressive number for a streamer who has no team, no script, and is stranded on a deserted island, cut off from the outside world.

This means that at this very moment, a full 100,000 people are watching him survive on a deserted island through this small screen.

The moment the number broke the 100,000 mark.

Deep within Jiang Che's mind, that long-lost, cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang out without warning.

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have achieved the achievement: [Famous Throughout the World]!]

[Current reputation points have exceeded 100000!]

[System functionality upgrade in progress —]

The Reputation Shop is now officially open!

Jiang Che's heart skipped a beat.

shop?!

As a seasoned bookworm who has read countless online novels, he knew all too well what this meant.

System Shop! The ultimate form of cheat codes!

Is there some kind of cutting-edge technology involved? Like a miniature nuclear fusion battery? A personal exoskeleton? Or a submarine that can fly back directly? At the very least, a satellite phone would be fine!

With all that, what more could he ask for in life? He could simply rule the ocean and become the King of the Sea in no time!

"Quick! Open the store!"

Jiang Che silently chanted in his heart.

Swah—

A semi-transparent, pale blue interface, visible only to him, instantly appeared on his retina.

Jiang Che looked on with anticipation.

Five minutes later.

The fervent light in Jiang Che's eyes slowly faded, replaced by a complex expression that was difficult to describe.

There was no exoskeleton, no submarine, not even a lighter.

This so-called [reputation shop] was filled with a bunch of things that looked extremely plain and unpretentious, even a bit "rustic":

【Refined Sea Salt (500g)】: Price: 100 Reputation Points.

(Description: Pure sea salt with the bitterness removed from the brine, with a pure salty taste, is the best choice for you to say goodbye to the "bitter sea".)

[Premium Dark Soy Sauce (500ml)]: Price: 200 Reputation Points.

(Description: A concentrated essence brewed over 365 days, perfect for coloring and enhancing flavor, essential for braising.)

【Shanxi Aged Vinegar (500ml)】: Price: 200 Reputation Points.

【Northeast Rice (5kg)】: Price: 1000 reputation points.

【Multifunctional Vegetable Seed Pack (Random)】: Price: 500 Reputation Points.

[Stainless Steel Large Iron Pot (with Lid)]: Price: 5000 Reputation Points.

(Description: A good pot is the soul of a chef. Thick bottom for even heating, includes a spatula.)

Jiang Che: "*——"

He stared at the large iron pot priced at 5000 reputation points, his lips twitching wildly.

Is this supposed to be the system store?

This is clearly a "desert island convenience store"!

It's still one of those small shops located at the entrance of the village, specializing in selling daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt!

[System Prompt: This system aims to assist the host in living in harmony with nature and improving the quality of survival in the wild. All high-tech products are not currently provided due to their violation of the principle of "nature affinity."]

"Alright then————"

Jiang Che sighed and accepted reality.

Although he was a little disappointed by the lack of high-tech features, upon closer inspection, his mouth watered involuntarily at the sight of the oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.

God knows what kind of life he's been living these past two days!

Fish tastes only salty, and shrimp is just boiled; my mouth is so bland it's practically tasteless!

For a man with a Chinese palate, the absence of braised dishes and stir-fries is nothing short of torture!

"Change it! We must change it!"

Jiang Che glanced at his balance in the upper right corner: [Reputation Points: 102340].

This is all calculated based on the popularity and gifts accumulated during the past few days of live streaming.

He's a total tycoon!

"Two packets of salt, please! A bottle of soy sauce, and a bottle of vinegar!"

"Right, that iron pot! We have to get it! How am I supposed to stew fish or make soup without a pot?"

Jiang Che waved his hand and started a crazy "buy, buy, buy" spree.

[Ding! 100 Reputation Points Consumed, Exchanged for 1 Refined Sea Salt.]

[Ding! 200 Reputation Points consumed to exchange for 1 Superior Dark Soy Sauce.]

[Ding! 5000 reputation points have been spent to exchange for 1 Stainless Steel Large Iron Pot (with a free spatula).]

With a series of notification sounds, Jiang Che felt his backpack suddenly become much heavier.

But here is the problem.

How do I get these things out?

He can't exactly perform "magic tricks" in front of 100,000 viewers, can he? If he did, he wouldn't be trending on social media tomorrow; he'd be on "Approaching Science" or be dissected by relevant government departments.

[System notification: The item has been delivered to the "Drifting Supplies Box" in the host's blind spot. Please go and collect it.]

"Blind spots?"

Jiang Che paused for a moment, then looked behind a huge reef not far away.

That's where the big waves washed over last night, leaving behind a lot of marine debris and rotten wood.

"Understood."

Jiang Che's lips curled into a smile worthy of an "Actor".

He composed himself, then, feigning surprise, addressed the camera: "Guys! Ah Zui just told me there looks like a big guy stuck behind those rocks over there!"

"Let's go! Let's check it out! Maybe it's supplies that washed ashore!"

He carried the drone and trudged towards the pile of rubble.

Qiangzi followed curiously, seeing Jiang Che's excitement and assuming there was something good to organize.

We bypassed the huge reef.

really.

In an extremely hidden corner, there was a dark green plastic box that, although somewhat worn, was still perfectly sealed.

This box looks very old, with some seaweed wrapped around it, as if it had really been floating in the sea for a long time.

"Holy crap! A treasure chest?!"

Jiang Che's acting skills kicked in as he lunged forward: "Look at the words on this—it looks like some kind of supply crate?"

He used a Swiss Army knife to pry open the rusty lock on the box.