Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness

Moonlight was resplendent.

Compared to yesterday, tonight's moon was larger, rounder, and situated above the wilderness, presenting no issues in visibility.

"Is it the middle of the month?"

Bi Fang, with ostrich feathers draped over his shoulders, looked up at the full moon and calculated the time.

Full moons occurred on the 15th or 16th of each lunar month, so by using this knowledge, calculating the solar calendar date was easy; cross-referencing with his memory would yield the precise time.

Dozens of days and nights had passed, crossing grasslands and canyons, but he inevitably returned to the desert. At first glance, the environment around seemed almost unchanged, and sometimes even Bi Fang himself found it difficult to be sure of the current date.

"We set out on June the third, with seventy-seven days left; now it's August the third, and we have sixteen days left, half a month's time."

"That's more than enough."

Based on the current pace, it would take less than ten days to reach the western bank of the Nile River, to finally see the long-awaited Pyramids, marking the end of this entire journey.

[It's going to end!]

[Speaking of which, this must be the longest live-stream Master Fang has ever done, right? It's been over three months now; it's truly a live-stream miracle.]

[Finale confetti!]

Over a hundred days of uninterrupted live-streaming.

From the South Pacific to the Northern Sahara, covering nearly the entire Earth, across several time zones, the content and scope were unparalleled in the history of live-streaming.

Bi Fang's cover poster had hung on the Wolf Fang homepage for several months too, half blue ocean and half yellow sand—progressing from sailing in a small boat to riding on camels, now nearing the utmost right edge of the half-buried yellow sand.

[When's the next live-stream?]

[Old Fang seems to breeze through the wilderness more easily now.]

[He's like a Wilderness Survival god!]

[We want to see rivers of blood!]

"There won't be rivers of blood; we are civilized in our live-streaming."

Bi Fang used a knife to cut a piece off a cactus plant, peeled off the skin, and without cooking, directly chewed it in his mouth.

The strong fragrance of the plant burst into his mouth with a hint of bitterness. The abundance of juices made it not at all unpalatable; instead, it gave the strange impression of eating an oddly flavored cucumber.

This was the advantage of succulent plants. Even if the taste wasn't great, the thick texture provided a great deal of satisfaction, especially in the context of Wilderness Survival.

With his superior Hunting skills, Bi Fang wouldn't reach the point of dizziness from hunger; however, he could not claim to have abundant supplies enough to be satiated with every meal. Sometimes, he would go hungry for a few meals.

When it came to food that was filling in large quantities, Bi Fang naturally had a "taste compensation" mechanism, meaning that while others might not find it particularly pleasing, to him, the subject in question, it was a rare delicacy.

"When eating cacti, it's best to choose the tender parts, bright green in color. These cacti have fewer spines and are more convenient to clean, and they also taste very fresh."

"Tender parts aged 15 to 35 days are most suitable; a cactus about the size of a palm is enough."

"Not only do cacti taste good, but they're also highly nutritious. Eating a piece of cactus daily can eliminate excess cholesterol and fats from our bodies, acting to invigorate blood circulation, cool down heat, and detoxify, promoting our bodies' metabolism. In other words, it can aid in weight loss."

[Weight loss? If you're going to talk about that, then I'm not sleepy anymore.]

"I've decided, starting from now, I'll eat a cactus every day."

"Losing weight is truly fucking hard."

"Old Fang has even slimmed down after all this time. People, attach my twenty pounds of fat onto Master Fang! Beef him up a bit."

"Twenty pounds? Are you kidding? If the guy next door saw this, he'd think I can't afford to eat, can't afford fat. What's with the 'everyone's the same'? This little bit, who's it supposed to nourish, huh? Bring another twenty pounds. Twenty pounds each, take it, take the scales too, you dumbasses."

"America, deduct ten points!"

The succulent, as big as a palm, had its tough skin peeled away, revealing the crispy and plump flesh layer—shimmering like spring water with a hint of coolness.

Bi Fang took a bite, his mouth filled with frost.

"Ss, that's kind of cold."

After swallowing the leaves, Bi Fang shivered, his ostrich feathers lightly fluttering on his shoulders.

If it had been daytime, eating cacti would naturally feel cool and quenching, but now it was midnight, and the temperature had dropped below zero.

"I almost forgot, in the desert, finding a cactus is certainly joyous, for it can serve both as food and a source of water. However, it belongs to the category of 'cold-natured' food. Most people can consume it, but those with a weak spleen and stomach should eat less. Also, even if you can eat it, you should only consume a moderate amount, as overdoing it can easily lead to diarrhea."

"Diarrhea is no big deal usually, just a few extra trips to the bathroom, drink some hot water, pop some pills, but in wilderness survival, it can be deadly. You might dehydrate and lose a lot of body heat; in serious cases, you might freeze to death overnight."

Bi Fang was confident in his physique, so he ate three or four slices before stopping.

Alpha, on the other hand, chomped down with big bites.

It had been coveting the succulent since noon, but unfortunately, due to the testing Bi Fang was conducting, it had not been allowed to eat.

The audience was amazed to see Alpha also eating cacti, unconcerned with the spines.

"Speaking of which, if they eat poisonous plants, do animals also get poisoned?"

"Ruthless Ironmouth."

"Seems like I've never seen an animal get poisoned, though."

"Camels aren't afraid of cactus spines. The sides of their huge mouths are covered with saw-like flesh spikes, which help cut and grind the cactus spines. Chewing on cacti with these spikes feels like a massage, and there's no way the cactus could hurt or harm the camel."

"Moreover, the nerves in their mouths aren't very sensitive, so they don't feel much, and their otherwise soft tongue flattens out when swallowing the cactus."

"For them, eating cacti is no different from humans eating apples, not only is it not difficult, but it's actually enjoyable."

As Alpha tore at the cactus, Bi Fang stepped forward and with one slice cut off the connecting part, making it easier for Alpha to eat.

"As for poisonous plants, both animals and humans react the same way when they ingest them—there's no difference."

"The reason we rarely see animals dying from poisonous plants is due to their instinctive caution."

"Wild animals have strong survival skills; they are not greenhouse flowers, sheltered from the world. They are wary of plants that aren't in their diet and won't eat unfamiliar ones."

"This is similar to what I said about finding water sources; not all animals can find water by themselves. They don't die of thirst because they live within a fixed range where they know, from generation to generation, where the water is, and it's the same with their food sources."

"It's just that many plants in nature look similar, and some animals can still mistakenly consume the wrong ones, and they'll react just the same."

"There was an experiment once that involved throwing a piece of fruit on the ground to observe the reaction of a troop of monkeys."

"The fruit wasn't the type that would normally grow locally, and the monkey, upon seeing it, grew curious but dared not touch it—until one monkey couldn't resist and took a bite, only to decisively toss the apple away and flee."

"After a while when nothing happened, it came back, this time taking two bites before leaving it again. This is the monkey's method to avoid poisoning itself, and many other animals do the same."

"Some animals can eat small amounts of these poisonous mushrooms and be fine, like certain special squirrels, because they've evolved methods to cope with the mushrooms' toxins."

[Hahaha, isn't that similar to Master Fang?]

[Got it, Master Fang = Monkey]

[Not the same, Master Fang is much craftier than a monkey, he has a six-step test, while the monkey only has two]

[Is this human evolution? Love it!]

After eating and restoring his strength, Bi Fang exercised on the spot, warmed up, and then began constructing his shelter for the night.

The journey of becoming a Wilderness Survivalist is long and arduous, requiring many preparations, among which building a shelter is of the utmost importance.

Bi Fang never was careless; a good night's sleep was just too important.

A shelter was not only a place for resting and relieving fatigue at night but also a harbor for adjusting one's mindset and relaxing the tension. In the wilderness, having a shelter versus not having one is a completely different situation.

Owning a comfortable and safe shelter could greatly alleviate the tension, better utilizing wisdom and capability to overcome difficulties.

Conversely, without a shelter, optimism is unwarranted; exhausted during the day, anxious and restless at night.

Therefore, constructing a good shelter could fully be considered essential to surviving in the wilderness.

First, he checked the surrounding environment. Bi Fang didn't choose to build in the Oasis; there were too many bugs there.

"Places close to water have too many mosquitoes and various small insects, especially at night when you'll feel like you're inhaling a massive amount of insects with every breath."

"Wild mosquitoes are much more potent than you might think, and if you're in the rainforest, it's even more dangerous—a real risk of malaria. As for scorpions and such, I won't even start; we've had our share of them along the way."

"Today we dig a pit, but now there are more plants nearby that we can use to simply construct a shelter roof."

"Simple is success."

"Never delude yourself with thoughts of building a perfect shelter like the ones described in books, which are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and effortless—because that's a fantasy."

"Think about it, when you're alone in the wilderness, from finding a suitable campsite to starting a fire could already take several hours. It gets dark early in the forest, and by then, you've already used up nearly half of your energy, so how can you think about aesthetics? At that time, your only option is simpler the better."

"To put it bluntly, you'd be better off with a ready-made doghouse, because it would save you a lot of time. The energy you preserve could protect your safety and allow you to find food, etc."

[I don't believe it]

[I have reason to doubt that Master Fang has forgotten about the wooden huts he used to build]

[Do you hear yourself?]

"That was a survival task, which is different from my current journey," Bi Fang picked up some dry branches and smiled, "Besides, I've already said, if you truly find yourselves stranded in the wilderness, don't think to copy me completely."

"You can learn the mindset of survival, as well as simple skills."

"Such as how to identify directions, find food, and build traps; these are all learnable. But skills like hunting with a spear or bow and arrow need a certain level of practice before you can easily master them."

"Likewise, I've built wooden huts and dug simple holes; the former is an advanced technique, while the latter is something everyone can learn."

"Follow the established patterns if you can, avoid capriciousness in the wilderness, and to toot my own horn a bit, I can now be considered a true Survivalist, all my recommendations come from my own experience."

"Following my methods will maximally conserve your energy and mental power, saving vitality for your future actions."

"Avoid blind confidence and random creations. Many people think they would be heroes in a crisis, but reality is often more embarrassing than you'd expect."

"Chasing after fanciful ideas not only wastes strength, but the gravest consequence could be injuring yourself. Out there alone, with uncertain food and water, once you're injured, both your body and spirit could collapse in succession, and that's when tragedy might strike."

[Master Fang: Those who learn from me live, those who mimic me perish]

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[In a word, you're all rubbish, don't bother with flashy stuff—dig a pit if you need to dig a pit, and stay safe when you must]

[The harsh truth]

[I am the tragedy that would happen, sob sob sob sob]

With a stone shovel, Bi Fang quickly dug a pit, laid down branches, and then dug a small fire pit beside it, igniting a bonfire with the embers left from yesterday.

Stream ended.

Feeling the warmth of the flame, Bi Fang soon fell asleep in the darkness.

The next day, as soon as Bi Fang awoke, he saw Alpha still feeding. He didn't know whether it had slept last night or had eaten all day.

For the ten days before reaching today's Oasis, Alpha hadn't had any effective replenishment, causing its hump to shrivel day by day.

Riding on top, Bi Fang even felt uncomfortable.

This behemoth, weighing over half a ton, had truly suffered plenty following him around.

Sometimes, Bi Fang felt somewhat embarrassed.

But it was unavoidable. He himself was full, being frugal, needing only a pound a day.

For Alpha, however, it might reach thirty kilograms!

An absolute black hole for food, no amount of supplies seemed enough to fill it.

Fortunately, their time at this Oasis was almost over.

In the following days, Bi Fang quickened his pace, traveling the ancient trade route quickly, almost reaching a new Oasis every two days.

Each time they passed through an Oasis, Alpha had the chance to replenish for half a day, which ultimately puffed its hump back up.

The relationship between Alpha and Bi Fang also grew increasingly affectionate.

Animals are much simpler than humans; just feed them well, and you'll earn their friendship.

Thanks to ample supplies, even allocating half a day for replenishment didn't slow Bi Fang down—on the contrary, he was moving faster.

Every time he led Alpha away, the camel didn't resist. It was actually quite eager.

It couldn't wait to try some fresh plants at the next Oasis.

It even became choosy, only eating tender leaves.

Finally, on the ninth day, from atop a rise, Bi Fang saw a sharply angled structure.