11:00 AM.
Lewis emerged from the airport and hailed a taxi to the city center. He needed to purchase some essentials.
His shopping list wasn't long: a backpack, some chocolates, a few bottles of water, a bundle of ropes, an assortment of spices, a windproof lighter, and a long-nosed kettle.
He also intended to buy a knife for trailblazing, but such knives were restricted and unavailable in stores.
Unperturbed, he settled for a fruit knife and headed to a specialty shop to buy a new pair of sports shoes and a down jacket.
Excluding what he was wearing, the total value of his purchases didn't exceed 1,000 USD; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to carry them all.
With everything prepared, Lewis boarded a bus to continue his journey towards his final destination.
Two hours later, he arrived at the forest ranger station.
Surrounded by tourists, the primitive forest was bursting with vitality. Many took out their phones to capture and record the breathtaking natural scenery.
Lewis checked his reputation points. From yesterday afternoon till now, in just over twenty hours, his reputation had soared from 4 million to 11 million.
Without hesitation, Lewis upgraded his [Hunter] skill.
[Hunter (Mastery)]: The mountains are your backyard, the forest your second home. You are the king of the mountains!
"So arrogant, huh?"
Lewis' eyes lit up. Over 10 million reputation points were well spent.
He had one million left, which he used for a ten-draw lottery.
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Genetic Beverage]."
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Genetic Beverage]."
...
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Hunter Knife]."
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Omniscient Senses]."
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Gourmet]."
"Congratulations! You have obtained [Ancient Martial Arts Manual Acquisition Channel]."
In a single ten-draw, Lewis won six bottles of Genetic Beverage alone!
His luck was off the charts.
He didn't drink them all. Instead, he transferred the Genetic Beverages into empty drinking water bottles and packed them in his bag.
Then he examined his new rewards.
[Hunter Knife]: This knife can cut through hair, slice through metal, and break rocks. It's a must-have for travels and daily use!
Just what he needed! He had visited several stores looking for a knife but could only settle for a fruit knife. Now, he had won a proper one.
He took out the Hunter Knife. The sheath was made of wood, wrapped in thick animal skin, feeling remarkably good to the touch.
Drawing the knife out effortlessly, its blade was sharp, reflecting a chilling gleam in the sunlight.
The blade was about 40 centimeters long, with a slightly curved and upward-tilted tip, suitable for chopping, slicing, and stabbing.
As a hunter, carrying a knife was only natural, right?
He continued examining the other rewards.
[Omniscient Senses]: Your senses will undergo special training. Within a ten-meter radius, nothing can escape your eyes and ears.
[Gourmet]: As a gourmet, your taste buds are fully developed. You can discern the subtlest changes in food and immerse yourself in the perfect experience created by cuisine.
[Ancient Martial Arts Manual Acquisition Channel]: The system-certified sole authentic purchase channel. Tai Chi, boxing, fighting, amazing wanderer, special boxing, mimic boxing, drunk boxing... Each ancient martial arts manual costs 1 million reputation points, with a 50% discount for first-time purchases.
1 million...
Lewis almost cursed.
Good grief, that's expensive!
Moreover, unlike the encyclopedia before, these martial arts manuals couldn't be bought in bulk.
He roughly counted, and hundreds of martial arts and light-footwork techniques were included.
He was salivating, especially at the sight of light-footwork techniques like [Flying Steps] and [Water Walking].
However, he had used up all his reputation points on the lottery and couldn't buy them yet.
But no rush, reputation points came quickly.
...
2:00 PM, the program welcomed a new observer.
He was a man around 32 years old, with neatly chopped hair, wheat-colored skin, sharp eyes, and a chiseled face.
As soon as he sat down, the netizens exclaimed in surprise.
"Wow, the production team is pulling out all the stops! They've even invited Zack!"
"Zack, Zack, Zack!"
"If Zack takes the challenge, this last wish will be completed in a breeze."
"Though I love Zack's outdoor programs, let's be honest, even he can't cross the Danger Area alone."
Zack, whose full name was Zack Good, was a former soldier who had filmed his own outdoor program, which became a massive hit.
Although he still lagged behind Bear Grylls and Ed Stafford, his popularity wasn't low.
Moreover, in Zack's program, he demonstrated professional skills and outdoor survival knowledge, earning him the title of expert.
Everything in his program was authentic, unlike some people who followed scripts.
It was his authenticity and professionalism that earned him a loyal fan base in a short time.
"Zack, welcome to Bucket List."
"Welcome, Zack."
They applauded his arrival.
Zack said, "Thank you all. I'm honored to be an observer on this program."
Ash asked, "Zack, if you had to choose, which last wish would you pick?"
Rose said, "Definitely the fifth one."
"If Zack chooses it, he'll complete it with ease."
The others also praised him generously.
It wasn't just flattery; they had seen Zack's survival videos and were genuinely impressed by his professionalism.
However, Zack shook his head, "First of all, I'd rule out Trekking Across the No Man's Land."
They were all surprised.
"Why?"
"I don't think it's that difficult for you."
Even Reg couldn't understand.
"It's hard, very hard!" Zack said seriously. "Having survived in the wild, I understand how terrifying this last wish is."
"When filming my own program, I spent a maximum of 11 days in the wild. And that wasn't even a no man's land, just an ordinary mountain. Even so, I encountered danger several times."
"I once considered going to the Danger Area but eventually gave up. There are too many uncertainties there. Even I wouldn't dare to take the risk."
James asked, "Is it really that difficult?"
"Very difficult!" Zack nodded vigorously, acknowledging his doubt.
"Even Zack thinks so. Lewis' choice seems a bit unwise."
Ash sighed and then received a message through his headset. He said, "Just now, I received a notification that the cameraman has met Lewis. It's now 2:17 PM. Lewis' third last wish challenge officially begins!"
As he spoke, Lewis' live stream in Studio 1 lit up instantly.
That familiar figure appeared on the screen once again.
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