Starting Off Survival With A Small Treehouse

Chapter 555 - 376: Astonishing Rewards

The leaderboard has refreshed!

The mysterious voice hasn’t finished speaking.

[Here are the rewards for the top ten in the leaderboard]

[First place: Due to regional geomagnetic changes, all treehouses in the area grow by one meter, and the main treehouse’s protection zone expands by two kilometers.]

[Second to fifth place: Due to regional geomagnetic changes, the protection zone of all main treehouses in the area expands by two kilometers.]

[Sixth to tenth place: Due to regional geomagnetic changes, the protection zone of all main treehouses in the area expands by one kilometer.]

This reward...

Regional geomagnetic changes?

This surprised Xu Xin a bit.

Geomagnetism originates from the magma within the planet’s core and forms a kind of radiating vein towards the surface.

He never thought that the reward for this regional leaderboard would actually cause geomagnetic changes, thus affecting the treehouses.

However, considering those giant monsters operating in the dark, subterranean areas...

This mysterious force can alter the geomagnetism, so it’s not surprising at all.

This mysterious voice, "Blood Pattern Race," must now be linked very closely to the underground.

He swiped open his watch and clicked on the regional strength leaderboard.

As expected, Zone 188 was at the top of all the regions.

① Jungle Zone 188, population: 3012 people, region score: 61841

② Jungle Zone 1, population: 2130 people, region score: 23558

③ Jungle Zone 23, population: 1982 people, region score: 19174

The positions of the top three hadn’t changed, but the scores had significantly altered.

Their regional scores reached over sixty thousand points!

Nearly ten thousand more than the combined scores of Zones 1 and 23 in second and third place!

He continued scrolling down and saw Zone 187 ranked at 28th place.

Not bad, last time Zone 187 was ranked in the sixties, but now it’s shot up over thirty places.

Recently Zone 187 hasn’t made any moves, and their population has occasionally decreased.

Now their population is about to drop below the 300 mark.

This should be related to Lou Fei’Er reaching the top of the Xue Feng and becoming the activator of the Snow Mountain Array.

Lou Fei’Er single-handedly lifted Zone 187’s ranking by over thirty places.

Still, the reward of all treehouses growing by one meter is really great.

For those with low, small treehouses, this is truly a strong reward.

The bottom of their treehouses was originally only three meters from the ground, very short, and even inside the treehouse, they were easily attacked.

Raising it will correspondingly improve the safety factor.

Although it’s only one meter, compared to their original three-meter height, it’s considerable.

Moreover, he was confident that Zone 188 would remain in first place, so this reward might occur every three days!

If every reward afterward is like this, then their advantage in Zone 188 is simply too great!

Even ordinary survivalists could have fortress-like treehouses!

Meanwhile, the world channel was buzzing with discussions.

"Zone 188 remains as strong as ever!"

"Over sixty thousand points?"

"Why is the difference so large? Isn’t Zone 1’s number of people climbing Xue Feng the same as Zone 188 now?"

Indeed, Zone 1 now has five people on the Snow Mountain climbing leaderboard, and except for Dong Erbao, all of them climbed externally relying on their abilities.

"I thought Zone 1 could narrow the gap at least..."

"It’s normal, isn’t it? Zone 188 has activated the Transmission Array, and not just one, but two, which must give them high points."

"Riding alone, truly riding alone in the dust!"

"Hahaha, with the bigshots from the Explorers, your scores will only be left behind by our Zone 188!"

"...I can’t argue with that... Our region should try harder!" This was a survivalist from Zone 1.

"This reward... I’m so envious! I also really want my treehouse to grow taller, my treehouse is so short, it completely lacks a sense of security!"

"Yeah, especially now the surrounding snow layers are about to be higher than the treehouse..."

"So what’s going on, everyone has found shortcuts, yet there’s still no next activation?"

"I’ve said before, the shortcut beneath the snow surface isn’t so easily found!"

"Hey, have you noticed? Zone 188’s population... has decreased a lot! How come it’s reduced by over a hundred people?"

"I noticed too, so many people have left..."

"What’s going on, did so many people die in the beast tide?"

"Zone 188 isn’t doing well, our Zone 1 not only hasn’t lost many people, but the total population is also increasing!"

"Zone 188’s decline is apparent, our Zone 23 will shine in the next ranking!"

Regarding the numbers, Xu Xin was a bit helpless.

His region lost over a hundred people simply because this time point is somewhat inappropriate.

Now, as the leaderboard is announced, the survivalists who came to join Zone 188 were temporarily excluded from the region.

Once they plant the parasitic treehouse seeds, they will officially become members of Zone 188.

By then, the number of people in their region will naturally increase again.

This matter was well known among Zone 188, so many from Zone 188 started explaining in the world channel.

They even began to argue with those who criticized Zone 188.

Xu Xin no longer paid attention to the world channel.

Because he was already back by his treehouse.

His treehouse was already very tall, the extra meter wasn’t noticeable.

But the surrounding parasitic treehouses were different.

These parasitic treehouses obviously grew a section taller, creating an increased sense of security.

I wonder if the survivalists who came here now, after planting the parasitic treehouse, will have it grow directly to four meters high?

"Brother Xin." Ma Hongwei was around his treehouse, and when he saw him, he slid over immediately.

"Yippee!" Keke waved her paw at Ma Hongwei.

"How are things going, how many people are here now?" Xu Xin asked.

"Survivors have come from all directions. Now there are a total of 34 people, mostly seeking refuge. They are all in my treehouse now."

Thirty-four people?

That’s quite a number.

The group that was just gathered was only nine people.

These people arrived from all directions, while the wolf pack was only blocking from the north and east.

So some people must have arrived successfully, and some were rescued by Ji Chaoyang.

"Has Ji Chaoyang been here?" Xu Xin asked.

"No, they came gradually, just these survivors." Ma Hongwei replied.

"How are those survivors doing?"

"Hmm... some were frightened, and some were badly injured. However, with Qi Xuefei around, they’re all fine."

While inquiring about the situation, he and Ma Hongwei arrived at his treehouse, grabbed the roots, and entered inside.

The treehouse was packed with survivors.

Standing, sitting, and those lying injured filled the entire floor of the treehouse.

Inside the house, it was livelier than ever before.

Even the injured were enthusiastically chatting.

For these people, since coming to this world, it had been a long time since they could chat face-to-face with others.

Moreover, at this stage, those who dare to cut down their own treehouse and come alone for refuge are not likely the introverted type.

Everyone’s personality leaned toward craving group life and being relatively open, so they all got along well.

This created the unusually lively scene now.

The liveliness made Xu Xin feel somewhat unreal.

Although mentally prepared, since coming to this world, this was also the first time he saw so many people in front of him.

It was almost like returning to Earth.

Qi Xuefei was also among the crowd, bandaging a few injured people.

There were a few assistants helping her.

She was busy and hadn’t noticed Xu Xin had returned.

At this moment, several people around noticed the two of them.

"Brother Wei is back and brought back another brother. Hello, brother!" A person standing next to them immediately greeted Xu Xin.

Ma Hongwei was speechless, thinking, "What kind of nickname is that?"

"Haha, so many people! Before I came, I was worried for a long time, but now it seems coming here was the best decision of my life!" Another man beside them was also highly excited. "It would be great to have some wine!"

The people Xu Xin had rescued noticed him.

"Ah! Lord Xu Xin is here!"

"It’s Lord Xu Xin!"

They exclaimed.

The area suddenly fell silent, with all eyes turning towards Xu Xin.

"Which one is Lord Xu Xin?"

"It must be the most conspicuous one, the one with a little panda on his shoulder..."

"Wow! Is the lord really that handsome..."

Everyone craned their necks to look over, with several people whispering, keeping their voices down.

After all, the name Xu Xin brings a strong sense of intimidation.

"You’re back." Qi Xuefei, having just finished tending to the injured, stood up. "The injured are basically fine now."

Xu Xin nodded, showing a gentle smile, and spoke to everyone, "Everyone, since you’re here, you are one of us now. Don’t call me lord anymore; just call me by my name."

In the regional and global channels, being called lord had become a habit, and he felt okay with it.

But having those around him calling him lord felt strange.

"How can that be!" The tall, thin man he first met under the treehouse immediately shouted, "If not lord, then call you boss!"

"Yes, call him boss!"

"Hey? What about calling other lords?"

"Forget boss." Xu Xin refused.

Every member of the explorers had their indispensable abilities. He couldn’t be considered a boss.

"Call me Brother Xin." Xu Xin said.

"Okay, Brother Xin!"

"Whoa, I’m actually Brother Xu Xin’s follower!"

"Brother Xin, hurry up and let us plant the treehouse! I can’t wait to show off to others!"

Now, each of them was without a treehouse.

They were itching everywhere for not being able to flaunt in the regional and global channels.

"Everyone, please wait a moment, Sister Xuefei, can you come over here?"

He and Qi Xuefei went into a room.

"What’s up?" Qi Xuefei asked.

Xu Xin turned his wristband and released the unconscious Lou Fei’Er.

"What happened to Fei’Er?" Qi Xuefei’s eyes narrowed.

Lou Fei’Er was still in an explosive mode, with blood patterns tattooed on her face, although her expression was no longer painful.

Xu Xin informed her of Lou Fei’Er’s situation.

"... Let me take a look at her. You go out and organize the people." Qi Xuefei sat beside Lou Fei’Er.

"Okay. If possible, help her reduce the time of weakness. We’ll need her to handle things tomorrow."

"The situation in District 187?"

"Yes."

"Alright, I’ll try my best."

Xu Xin nodded and left the room.

He was immediately surrounded by everyone.