Survival in the Core: I'm writing a guide for the entire server.

Regular players can only choose the direction of digging.

But Lin You can see the results of the next excavation!

This is undoubtedly a huge advantage.

Lin You took a deep breath and started the mine cart.

"Dig to the left!"

Dig three times to the left, and you can reach another core space; at least there's hope.

The old engine roared to life, and the drill bit struck the rock face, sparks flying.

Amidst the flying dirt and rocks, the mine cart slowly travels underground.

About a minute later, the mine cart slowly came to a stop.

[This excavation has ended; 90 units of fuel remain.]

To continue mining, please restart the minecart.

"Not needed for now."

Lin You stepped off the mine cart and began moving the excavated soil and rocks.

In the tunnel dug out by the mining carts, there were scattered square blocks of soil and stones piled together.

They are all the same size, as if they were generated according to some standard.

You have obtained 10 "dirt blocks" and 20 "stone blocks".

Lin You wiped his sweat, returned to the mine cart, and began to observe.

[Soil blocks: Uncontaminated, pure soil, suitable for planting or filling]

[Stone: Ordinary rock, used to craft basic tools]

"It seems this is the most common material."

Just then, a glint of light flashed in Lin You's eyes.

[Additional Information: You have unlocked some basic recipes]

[Rock Furnace: 50 Stone Blocks]

[Stone Pickaxe: 15 Stones, 2 Woods]

[Stone Axe: 10 Stones, 3 Wood]

[Stone Spear: 5 Stones, 5 Wood]

All of these recipes can be used at the worktable.

It can be made as long as there are enough materials.

Stone pickaxes can be used to mine minerals in the Earth's core.

Stone axes can be used to clear plants and collect wood.

Stone spears are rare weapons that can be used for self-defense.

"Stones are not hard to obtain, but wood is a different story."

Lin You thought to herself, "Where can I cut down these trees underground?"

But considering that this is the mysterious and unpredictable inner world of the earth, it's not surprising.

After clearing away the clods of earth and stones, Lin You restarted the minecart.

This time, four directions for exploration were still given.

……

[①: Dig forward, fuel -10]

(Additional information: After two excavations, you will reach another subterranean space.)

【②: Dig backwards, fuel -10】

(Additional information: You will be returning to your previous location)

【③: Dig to the left, fuel -10】

(Additional information: This excavation may yield some soil and rocks.)

【④: Dig to the right, fuel -10】

(Additional information: This excavation will encounter 1-3 subterranean monsters)

……

"It seems we have no choice but to continue digging in the same direction as before."

Lin You quickly scanned the document and drew a conclusion.

"I don't have any weapons yet, so it's best not to provoke the monsters in the Netherworld."

The second excavation yielded only some soil and rocks.

[This excavation has ended; 80 units of fuel remain.]

You have obtained 20 "dirt blocks" and 10 "stone blocks".

Lin You glanced at the notification and looked away from the chat room.

The forums for survival games are currently buzzing with activity.

After the initial chaos, players began to adapt to and explore the inner world.

Many unlucky souls unearthed monsters from the earth's core and cried out for help.

The clever ones hide inside the minecart and don't come out; anyway, with the newbie protection, the minecart won't be damaged for three days.

There are also ruthless individuals who want to confront monsters bare-handed.

However, judging from the rapidly rising death toll, these ruthless individuals met rather tragic ends.

Lin You also took the opportunity to gather some information about the monsters.

"Slimes, cave bats, mushroom monsters... what fantastical enemies."

Shaking his head, Lin You continued to activate the minecart.

……

[①: Dig forward, fuel -10]

(Additional information: You will arrive at a peaceful subterranean space containing a treasure chest.)

【②: Dig backwards, fuel -10】

(Additional information: You will be returning to your previous location)

【③: Dig to the left, fuel -10】

(Additional information: This excavation may yield some soil and rocks.)

【④: Dig to the right, fuel -10】

(Additional information: This excavation will yield some copper ore.)

……

One of the excavation sites discovered a copper deposit.

But he has no intention of changing course; instead, he's determined to stick to his path.

After all, what are a few copper mines compared to a new underground space?

Not to mention, there's a treasure chest in this underground space!

Buzz... Buzz...!

Under the force of the high-speed rotating drill bit.

Lin You's mine cart finally drove out of the dark and narrow passage.

Enter a spacious underground space similar to the one at the beginning of the game.

"...It seems there are no enemies."

Lin You held her breath and looked around.

As long as he stays in the minecart, he is invincible right now.

However, this space was very peaceful, just as the information he had seen described.

Apart from some weeds growing on the muddy ground.

All that's left is a wooden treasure chest located in the open space.

Lin You walked over, and the information about the treasure chest appeared before her eyes.

Wooden Treasure Chest: Can contain some low-level resources.

[Additional Information: You can take the treasure chest with you as a storage container, or you can break it down into materials at the crafting table.]

"Oh? You can take the treasure chest with you?"

Lin You blinked, somewhat surprised.

Survival games offer surprisingly high levels of freedom.

However, the most urgent task is to see what's inside the treasure chest.

Filled with anticipation and excitement, Lin You rubbed his hands together and opened the treasure chest.

There was no dazzling burst of colorful light; a few items lay quietly inside the treasure chest.

A bag of bread slices, a bottle of purified water, and a brown backpack.

You have received: 1 slice of bread, 1 bottle of drinking water, and 1 leather backpack.

"Finally, we have something to eat and drink."

Lin You licked her slightly chapped lips, picked up the water bottle, and took a sip.

This bottle of purified water doesn't have much capacity, and it was almost half empty in no time.

As for the bread slices, Lin You wasn't hungry yet, so she could eat them later.

Finally, there's the backpack.

……

Leather Backpack

Grade: Level 1 (White)

[Durability: 100%]

[Capacity: 10 storage compartments, no weight reduction]

……

"Not bad, it can hold quite a lot of things."

Lin You slung the leather backpack over her shoulder with satisfaction and casually put her water bottle and bread inside.

Then he looked at the empty wooden treasure chest.

……

【Wooden Treasure Box】

[Capacity: 20 storage slots; similar items can be stacked, with a maximum stacking limit of 50]

[Additional Information: You have obtained the crafting recipe for "Wooden Treasure Chest"]

[Recipe: 20 Wood, 2 Copper Ingots]

……

With the help of the system's Eye of Insight feature, Lin You also gained a treasure chest recipe for free!

"It was worth spending 30 units of fuel to dig this far."

Lin You carried the heavy backpack back to the mine cart.

He didn't intend to break the treasure chest apart; instead, he put it in the minecart to store items.

After collecting the stones and clods of dirt and putting them into the box, the minecart became much cleaner.

"Phew...finally done."

After a flurry of activity, Lin You sat down at the control panel and wiped the sweat from his brow.

He brought up the menu, opened the forum's posting page, and while munching on bread, he brainstormed how to write his first "guide".

He only has one chance to post each day, so he needs to carefully consider the content of his strategy.

Soon, a post titled "Recipe Revealed! Stone Tool Making Guide" was published.