114: Brutal wilderness survival

At midday, the blazing sun poured down without reservation, coating the entire Shelter in a layer of dazzling golden radiance.

An Lan was busy in the crude "stove" area, skillfully flipping Pork Chops over the fire pit.

These Pork Chops were from a previous catch, meticulously marinated and preserved by Lu Fan. Later, when they acquired ice, they were properly kept fresh in it, so they were still very fresh now.

Right now, the pork was gradually turning golden and crispy in the sizzling oil pan, and an enticing aroma instantly filled the air.

The unique scent of the pork intertwined with the refreshing smell of the cold Shredded Kelp nearby, making the exhausted Lu Fan and Da Hei unable to stop themselves from swallowing their saliva.

"It smells so good, Teacher An. Your culinary skills are becoming more and more exquisite," Lu Fan praised sincerely as he sat to the side, watching An Lan's busy figure.

Although the wound on his arm still throbbed with pain, this warm scene and the familiar aroma made him temporarily forget his injuries.

An Lan looked back at him with a smile and said, "You're such a smooth talker. Sit down properly; it'll be ready in a moment."

Before long, she walked over carrying a steaming plate and carefully placed the Pork Chops and cold Shredded Kelp on the simple stone table in front of Lu Fan.

"Since you're injured, let me feed you," An Lan said, picking up a piece of Pork Chop and holding it to Lu Fan's lips.

Lu Fan felt a bit embarrassed, but seeing the concerned look in An Lan's eyes, he obediently opened his mouth.

As they ate, Lu Fan suddenly reached out and took a grape to eat.

The atmosphere went quiet for a moment, and then both of them realized it at the same time.

"Wait, I injured my left hand!"

Lu Fan said, caught between laughter and tears.

An Lan's face instantly turned red, and she laughed awkwardly. "Oh my, my brain... I just got nervous and forgot."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but laugh out loud herself.

Lu Fan laughed along with her, and the entire Shelter was filled with joyful laughter. The tense atmosphere from the battle with the Cheetah earlier was completely swept away.

"Forget it, since you've already started feeding me, let's keep going. I might as well enjoy this special treatment," Lu Fan said half-jokingly.

An Lan rolled her eyes at him but continued to patiently feed Lu Fan. The two chatted as they ate, and the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.

"These Pork Chops would be even more perfect with a bit of black pepper sprinkled on them," Lu Fan said with a satisfied look while chewing.

"When we find more supplies, never mind pepper, I'll get you every seasoning imaginable," An Lan responded with a smile.

Meanwhile, after recovering some strength, Da Hei wobbled toward the Cheetah's corpse.

He reached the Cheetah's side and circled it a few times, seemingly confirming that this former opponent was no longer a threat.

Then, he lowered his head and began to feast greedily.

To Da Hei, the Cheetah meat was not only a sumptuous meal but also an excellent source of energy to replenish his strength.

Da Hei devoured the meat, occasionally letting out a satisfied low growl, his fur trembling with the movements of his eating.

In a short while, more than half of the Cheetah's corpse had been finished off by him.

In the livestream room, viewers saw this interesting scene, and the barrage comments began to scroll frantically again.

"Haha, An Lan's move was too cute. She actually forgot that Lu Fan only hurt his left hand."

"Da Hei is eating so heartily; it seems that battle really wore him out."

"Lu Fan found a blessing in disguise, getting to enjoy being hand-fed."

The Huaguo viewers' teasing and joy filled the entire livestream room, while the foreign viewers mostly remained silent.

Occasionally, a few barrage comments expressed amazement at the Huaguo team's optimistic spirit.

"It's truly incredible that these Huaguo people can be so relaxed and happy after experiencing such a dangerous battle."

"The bond between them looks so deep. This must be what true friendship is."

After eating, Lu Fan and An Lan rested under the shade of a tree outside the Shelter.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting patches of golden light on them.

After a while, Da Hei, having finished his meal, ran back with a Cheetah skin in his mouth.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Player Lu Fan has triggered the ten thousand times rebate]

[Leopard Skin * 10,000]

Lu Fan had always deliberately kept the skins of his prey, so Da Hei had remembered this and brought the Cheetah skin back.

Da Hei placed the Cheetah skin in front of Lu Fan and sat down, lolling his tongue as if seeking credit from Lu Fan.

Lu Fan ruffled Da Hei's head and praised him with a smile: "Good boy, you've done a great job this time."

Hearing Lu Fan's praise, Da Hei's tail wagged so hard it was about to fly off, looking every bit the silly dog.

But Lu Fan didn't dare underestimate him; this was a former wolf king, the once-strongest member of a pack.

Moreover, Da Hei had previously bitten Meichuan Neiku to death and had already tasted human blood. This time, he had fought a Cheetah and eaten its flesh.

Under these circumstances, Da Hei's ferocity had been greatly enhanced.

Normally, wolf packs feed on herbivores and rarely get to eat the flesh and blood of top-tier predators.

Just as Lu Fan and An Lan were enjoying this moment of peace and warmth, an announcement from the Wilderness Survival livestream platform suddenly popped up, instantly shattering the tranquility.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Elephant Buddha Country Contestant Tali has fallen off a cliff; internal organ rupture has led to death]

[Elephant Buddha Country Contestant Tali has triggered the ten thousand times rebate]

[Ten thousand people in Elephant Buddha Country will randomly suffer from internal organ rupture]

[Clock Country Contestant Cadoro has died of poisoning after being bitten by a venomous snake]

[Clock Country Contestant Cadoro has triggered the ten thousand times rebate]

[Ten thousand highly venomous snakes will descend upon Clock Country]

The atmosphere in the entire livestream room froze. The viewers' attention was drawn to this sudden news, followed by an immediate uproar.

As the news spread, video clips of their deaths quickly began to circulate online.

The release of these videos allowed viewers to more directly feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of Wilderness Survival.

In the video, Tali was struggling to climb a steep slope, his eyes filled with a longing for water.

However, a loose stone beneath his feet became the terminator of his life.

His body lost balance and fell rapidly, finally disappearing beneath the cliff, leaving only his desperate cries echoing through the empty valley.

The footage of Cadoro was even more terrifying; a venomous snake hidden in the grass suddenly lunged out, biting him hard on the ankle.

He struggled in terror, trying to drive the snake away, but to no avail.

The venom spread rapidly, and his body gradually lost control. He finally collapsed to the ground, twitching in agony until the very last moment of his life.

In the livestream room, viewers expressed their opinions one after another.

"What a pity. Tali was still so young; his survival journey had only just begun."

"I actually quite liked her. Such a great beauty, dying like that, sigh."

"Doesn't the person above know that Tali is actually a man? It's an Elephant Buddha Country specialty."

"Holy crap, that's even more of a pity."

"Cadoro was also too unlucky. Being bitten by a venomous snake... the dangers in this wilderness are truly impossible to guard against."

"Ten thousand venomous snakes descending... just thinking about that scene gives me goosebumps."