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

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[Copper Axe: 3 Copper Ingots + 3 Wood]

[Note: Compared to stone axes, bronze axes are more efficient at logging and have better durability.]

[Bronze Pickaxe: 3 Copper Ingots + 3 Wood]

[Note: Compared to stone pickaxes, copper pickaxes are more efficient at mining and can mine higher-grade ores.]

[Bronze Sword: 5 Copper Ingots + 2 Wood]

[Description: A genuine metal sword with an attack power of 5-15 and a durability of 200/200, representing a significant leap forward compared to the stone spear.]

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"A three-piece brass set!"

Lin You's eyes lit up.

While other players were still using Stone Age.

He has entered the Bronze Age!

"Don't worry about the bronze axe and pickaxe yet. I have a stone pickaxe and a stone axe now, which should be enough."

Lin You's gaze fell on the recipe for the "copper sword".

"But the weapons must be upgraded."

The stone spear has an attack power of only 1 to 7, which is just okay for dealing with slimes and mushroom monsters.

If we encounter stronger monsters, it definitely won't be enough.

The bronze sword has an attack power of 5-15, which is more than twice that of the stone spear.

Moreover, it has higher durability, so you don't have to worry about your weapon breaking halfway through a fight.

"Making bronze swords."

With all the materials in place, let's begin making it...

[Crafting complete! You have obtained 1 "Bronze Sword"]

A brand-new bronze sword appeared in Lin You's hand.

Lin You swung the sword twice, the blade cutting through the air and emitting a slight hum.

"Much better than a stone spear."

He nodded in satisfaction.

Then he looked at the other recipes on the worktable.

We'll hold off on making the bronze axes and pickaxes for now, and wait until we need them.

The cooking pot requires 5 copper ingots and 10 stones.

Although it's useful, he doesn't have that many ingredients right now.

"Let's take this time to organize what we've learned today."

"Take a break and recharge your energy."

Lin You had just finished mining for a while, and his physical strength was mostly depleted.

There were less than 30 points left, and my arms were a little sore.

I felt a little better after stuffing a piece of bread into my mouth and drinking some purified water.

"Phew... I'm feeling better."

He sat back down at the control panel of the minecart and opened the system panel.

Strategy Points: 576

"More than five hundred?"

Lin You was somewhat surprised.

He hasn't released any new strategies yet, but his points have already reached 576.

It seems the buzz from yesterday's fuel guide is still going strong.

With the popularity he gained in the previous two days, a steady stream of new players are reading his posts every day.

"Five hundred points... just enough to upgrade the Eye of Insight."

Lin You thought for a moment and then opened the strategy shop.

【Item 1: Upgrade "Beginner Eye of Insight" to "Intermediate Eye of Insight", cost: 500 points】

"exchange."

[Your "Eye of Insight" has been upgraded! Beginner → Intermediate, now costing 500 strategy points.]

A warmer current flowed into his eyes than before.

The world in my field of vision has become clearer.

The intermediate level of the Eye of Insight not only allows you to see additional information, but also reveals the monster's weaknesses and skills.

This greatly helped his subsequent explorations.

"Keep digging."

Lin You glanced at the fuel reserves.

The mining truck has 30 units of fuel left.

There are 10 portions of charcoal left in the box, enough to replenish 50 units of fuel.

"We can burn more charcoal for later use."

Lin You took out half of the remaining wood, about 40 units, and put it into the furnace.

The charcoal produced from burning this wood is just enough for one truckload of fuel.

He then restarted the mining truck.

Intermediate forensic expertise allows you to see more detailed information.

For example, he can now see the specific number of soil blocks and rocks that can be obtained from this excavation.

The three directions explored this time are all familiar topics.

There was only one direction, a type that had never been seen before.

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[Dig to the left, fuel -20]

(Additional information: You will be entering a rocky area. Fuel consumption +10, mining time +100%, stone and mineral production +100%)

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"The rocky area..."

Lin You seemed to be deep in thought.

Clearly, this is a tough nut to crack.

For ordinary players, even with doubled mineral production, they still can't afford the fuel costs.

But Lin You is different; he now has abundant resources and complete facilities.

It can withstand double the fuel consumption.

Of course, the most important thing is that he can see the results of each excavation.

We won't waste fuel on useless things like headless flies.

"Let's go see what's going on with this rocky area."

Lin You took out several portions of charcoal, filled the minecart with fuel, and began digging.

hum... hum...

The drill bit seemed to have hit a hard rock layer, sparks flying everywhere.

The mine cart's forward speed has slowed down considerably compared to before.

But it is still making steady progress.

With nothing to do, Lin You decided to open the trading market and exchange his supplies for something useful.

It's already the second day of the survival game.

Many strange and unusual props have also appeared on the market.

After all, there are millions of players in a single beginner zone.

It wouldn't be surprising if they dug up something.

There are even gold-quality items!

"Who is this? So lucky!"

Lin You clicked on the product information with considerable envy.

Whether searching by quality or by price

This item is ranked number one in the trading market; you can't ignore it.

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Gold Miner's Ring

Grade: 5 (Gold)

[Requirement: Player level 2 or higher]

【Effect ①: Reduces the durability consumption of stone, copper, and iron pickaxes by 50%】

[Effect 2: There is an 33% chance of obtaining double the output when mining copper, iron, and silver ore]

【Effect 3: When mining stones, there is a 11% chance to obtain 1 random low-level mineral】

【Effect 4: When mining minerals, there is a 1% chance to obtain 1 piece of gold ore】

[Additional Information: Each player can equip a maximum of three accessories]

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[Seller (Anonymous) message: Exchange for a gold item of the same quality, or 100 servings of food]

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Lin You was first taken aback by the price of 100 servings of food.

However, he soon realized that the seller wasn't asking for an exorbitant price.

If it weren't for the fact that this ring has level restrictions.

Players who haven't changed jobs or leveled up can't use it at all.

It's likely the seller never intended to sell this laying hen.

After all, double the mineral output is just too tempting.

Trading surplus ore can quickly recoup costs.

Unfortunately, there is a limitation that it can only be used at level 2.

This prevents ordinary players from utilizing the item's effects.

"Unfortunately, I don't have 100 servings of food either..."

Lin You was also quite envious of the ring, but could only look at it longingly.

Just as he was about to browse other products.

The price suddenly changed.

The number of food items was reduced from 100 to 90.

It's clear that the seller really needs food.

"If that's the case..."

Lin You pondered for a moment, then placed a plate of roasted mushrooms on the trading board and left a comment.

[Lin You: Can we talk about the gold-quality rings on your shelves?]

The seller was probably keeping a close eye on the market, because they responded very quickly.

[Seller (Anonymous): The roasted mushrooms are nice, but the quantity is too small, I'm not selling them.]

[Lin You: You should also know that nobody has that much food on hand right now.]

[Seller (anonymous): ...What are you trying to say?]

[Lin You: I can continuously supply you with food in exchange for the right to use this golden ring]

[Seller (anonymous): No way, you're trying to get something for nothing]

Lin You: I have this ability, I have no reason to lie to you.

Subsequently, Lin You sent over the blueprint information for the "cooking pot".

[Seller (Anonymous): This blueprint... wait, are you Lin You? The Lin You expert who wrote two strategy guides?!]

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