83: Karba's death, the US is turning black into white

Kalba's eyes instantly regained their luster. Clutching onto his last straw of hope, he excitedly blurted out, “Dad... save me!”

This was the only Chinese phrase he could recall after racking his brains. In this moment of life and death, these two words were practically his entire hope.

“Heh heh, I don't understand that, *simida*.” Lu Fan's mouth curled up slightly in a playful chuckle, his expression showing complete indifference to Kalba's plea for help.

“Looking at your miserable state, I estimate you're beyond saving. Who told you to hang out with that guy Meichuan Neiku and spend all your time thinking about doing bad things?”

Saying this, Lu Fan stood up, shook his head helplessly, and a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, as if he were looking at a clown reaping what he sowed.

An Lan stood beside him, her originally clear eyes now mixing feelings of fear and curiosity.

Her hands unconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes, and her voice trembled slightly: “Is... is he really beyond saving?”

“I estimate he's beyond saving. Stung by bees, rammed so hard by Big Horn, and suffering an allergic reaction—his luck has truly run out.”

Lu Fan spread his hands, his tone as flat as if discussing the weather, seemingly unconcerned with the life or death of the person before him.

Just then, Kalba's body twitched uncontrollably, as if being violently pulled by the hand of fate.

Following that, his eyes slowly closed, and he became completely still, as if swallowed whole by the darkness.

An Lan subconsciously asked, “Is... is he dead?”

“Yes, he's dead.”

Lu Fan's answer was brief and crisp, calm as a bottomless lake without a single ripple, as if this were just an ordinary daily occurrence in the Wilderness Survival.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Pretty Country Contestant Kalba died from bee allergy combined with severe injuries from a Stag]

[Pretty Country Contestant Kalba triggered the ten thousand times rebate]

[10,000 people in Pretty Country will randomly suffer severe allergic reactions]

[10,000 Maddened Stags (containing Toxin, inedible) will descend upon Pretty Country, attacking humans indiscriminately until death]

The livestream room instantly erupted, and barrage comments scrolled frantically like a tide:

“Hahaha, it's finally Pretty Country's turn.”

“This is truly satisfying.”

“These foreigners are so weak. Dying from an allergy—that's a first.”

“Haha, my boss was so happy he doubled my salary.”

“Huh? Why did my boss chew me out while I was watching the livestream at work?”

“Excellent! This is the fate such bad people deserve!”

“Kalba must regret not having learned a few more sentences in Chinese.”

Immediately afterward, the Wilderness Survival Announcement sounded in everyone's ears again:

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Chinese contestant Lu Fan killed Pretty Country Contestant Kalba]

[Huaguo will receive half of the resources triggered by Pretty Country Contestant Kalba]

[Small Berry Bushes 5000]

[Healthy Wild Rabbit 5000]

[Flint 5000]

[Nuts 5000]

...In the blink of an eye, half of the resources triggered by Kalba, which originally belonged to Pretty Country, appeared in Huaguo territory as if by magic.

This sudden “pie from the sky” thrilled Huaguo netizens, and the entire internet was immersed in a sea of joy.

“Why do my eyes often fill with tears? Because I'm crying from laughing.”

“Haha, trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead. Now look, he even lost his own life.”

“Great God Lu Fan is mighty! He defeated an enemy without even lifting a finger!”

However, the Pretty Country audience instantly erupted like barrels of gunpowder.

They began frantically accusing Lu Fan in the livestream room, with malicious barrage comments flooding the screen:

“Look, this Chinese contestant, he deliberately murdered someone!”

“Exactly! He knew Kalba was injured but refused to save him. That's murder!”

“The Chinese contestant is too cruel! He must give us an explanation!”

Seeing these distorted and false statements, the Huaguo audience stepped forward one after another, fiercely fighting back:

“Don't talk nonsense! He was stealing things, got stung by bees, and rammed by Big Horn. What does that have to do with Lu Fan?”

“Exactly! He brought trouble upon himself. Who is he going to blame? And he has the nerve to accuse others.”

“People from Pretty Country are just hypocritical. They ignore it when their own contestants do bad things, but blow things out of proportion when others are involved.”

The audiences on both sides clashed fiercely in the livestream room, arguing endlessly, and the tension grew stronger.

Some Troublemakers in Pretty Country even began systematically manipulating public opinion, stirring up Unhealthy Trends.

They strongly demanded that Huaguo hand over half of the resources as compensation—an absurd and unreasonable demand, akin to the logic of a robber.

Meanwhile, Lu Fan and An Lan were completely unaware of this, focused on tidying up the Shelter that Kalba had ransacked.

Dahei, on the other hand, skillfully dragged Kalba's corpse out of the Shelter for Fertilizer Processing.

Lu Fan quickly organized the scattered items while remarking to An Lan, “These people just can't stand to see others do well. They see I have abundant resources, get jealous, and try to steal.”

As he spoke, a hint of helplessness and disdain showed in his eyes.

“Yes, but he was also incredibly unlucky, getting stung by bees and rammed by Big Horn.”

As An Lan spoke, she couldn't help but let out a Soft Laugh. Her crisp laughter echoed in the slightly messy Shelter, adding a unique sense of ease to the tense atmosphere.

“That's called Karma. Who told him to harbor evil intentions?” Lu Fan replied with a smile, his expression carrying a hint of teasing and certainty about justice.

“Alright, never mind him. Let's clean this place up and have a good meal tonight to celebrate getting through this ordeal.”

Saying this, Lu Fan gently helped An Lan sit down on a chair to rest.

An Lan was about to stand up to help, but Lu Fan gently pressed her down: “Your foot isn't better yet, just sit here and rest.”

Lu Fan busied himself for a while, his figure moving back and forth in the Shelter. Sweat soaked his back, but he showed no intention of stopping.

Finally, thanks to his efforts, the Shelter was tidied up perfectly, and everything returned to its former neatness and warmth.

Taking advantage of this time, An Lan also began to carefully examine Lu Fan's Shelter.

The first thing that caught her eye was a Fence, about a meter high, tightly guarding the entire Shelter like a loyal sentinel.

Inside the Fence, a large square Bamboo House stood firmly in the center, simple yet sturdy.

Next to it was a warm and comfortable Small Nest, clearly prepared for Dahei, lined with soft Dry Grass.

To the left of the Bamboo House was a spacious Shed for Big Horn and Baa Baa. The Shed was not only open but also thoughtfully equipped with Feed Troughs, showing Lu Fan's meticulous care for them.

Right next to it was a small Shed, where many Ores were neatly stacked. Different types of Ores were divided into two piles, gleaming uniquely under the sunlight.

Next to that was a Fertilizer Pile, cleverly covered with some Large Leaves, which both protected it and made the yard look tidier.

In front of the Bamboo House, where An Lan was currently sitting, stood a tall Iron Smelting Furnace. Traces of previous smelting remained on the furnace wall, as if telling stories of the past.

Near the entrance, three beehive were placed, with swarms of bees busily flying in and out around them.

They were like well-trained soldiers, each performing their duty. Strangely, these bees were very friendly to An Lan and Lu Fan, never stinging them, but they had been merciless toward Kalba, which made An Lan very curious.

Behind the Bamboo House was a small but extremely neat Storage Room, which presumably held the various supplies Lu Fan had painstakingly accumulated.

Next to the Storage Room was a Tool Rack, filled with all kinds of tools, each one well-maintained, indicating their important role in Wilderness Survival.

There was also a Bamboo Box whose purpose An Lan did not yet know, sitting quietly in the corner, seemingly hiding unknown secrets.

The entire Shelter was rationally laid out and fully functional, like a hidden paradise in the wilderness, almost comparable to a fully equipped Farmhouse Courtyard.

The only thing one might feel compelled to complain about was probably the Bamboo House, which looked like a Matchbox—practical, but its appearance was certainly a bit... Looking at the busy Lu Fan, a feeling of heartfelt admiration surged in An Lan's heart.

Her eyes were full of appreciation and praise. She thought: He truly deserves to be called the Number One Person in the Wilderness. It’s absolutely incredible that he could establish such a warm and practical home in this desolate place.

Just as An Lan was lost in her thoughts, Lu Fan had already started preparing dinner.

He skillfully took out the iron pot, his movements like an experienced Chef.

Considering that girls might like sweet food, he decided to make Blueberry Lamb Chops, Taro Seafood Soup, and specially prepared a portion of Honey Coconut Meat Soup.

An Lan was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth. From the moment Lu Fan took out the iron pot, she was stunned by everything before her.

Seeing such complete cooking utensils and abundant ingredients in this desolate wilderness was simply like an incredible magic show.

Before long, the sumptuous dinner was ready.

Lu Fan carefully brought the fragrant Fried Lamb Chops and delicious Taro Seafood Soup to the table, and thoughtfully produced some plump, Juicy Berries as dessert.

“Here, try my Cooking Skills,” Lu Fan said to An Lan with a smile that held a hint of anticipation.

An Lan picked up a piece of lamb chop and gently put it in her mouth. The tender lamb spread across her tongue, and the delicious flavor instantly bloomed in her mouth.

Her eyes immediately lit up, like stars twinkling in the night sky: “It's so delicious! Your Cooking Skills are amazing!”

Her tone was filled with undisguised praise and surprise.

Lu Fan smiled, his face beaming with satisfaction: “I'm glad you like it. Try this Honey Coconut Meat Soup; it's hot and will warm you up.”

His voice carried a trace of tenderness, making her heart feel warm.

“Thank you.”

An Lan said softly, a blush spreading across her face—the flush of happiness brought on by the delicious food and warm atmosphere.

The two ate dinner while enthusiastically sharing their experiences in the wilderness.

An Lan vividly recounted how she searched for Medicinal Herbs in the dense jungle and how she narrowly avoided Fierce Wild Beasts, the thrilling moments seeming to unfold right before them.

Lu Fan spoke endlessly about the wonderful anecdotes of triggering the ten thousand times rebate, and the adventures he shared with Big Horn and Dahei. The exciting stories captivated An Lan.

After dinner, the sky had completely darkened.

The Night Curtain was like a huge piece of black silk, gently covering the entire world.

The two sat at the Shelter entrance, quietly gazing up at the twinkling stars in the sky, enjoying this rare peace and beauty.

“We really went through a lot today,” An Lan sighed, her voice tinged with fatigue and the relief of surviving a calamity.

“Yes, but it's all over now. As long as we are together, we can overcome any difficulty.”

Lu Fan said firmly, his eyes revealing a reassuring strength, as if declaring to the world that they would fear no challenge.

Meanwhile, the argument in the livestream room was still raging fiercely.

Some people in Pretty Country were like red-eyed gamblers who had lost everything—they were relentless, constantly posting statements online that took things out of context and twisted the facts, attempting to smear Lu Fan and Huaguo, pushing the already intense Public Opinion War to a climax.

Huaguo netizens, united as one, stepped forward to refute them with detailed facts and conclusive evidence, resolutely defending truth and dignity.

This Public Opinion War intensified on the internet, like a war without smoke, even attracting widespread attention from the international community.

Observing Lu Fan and An Lan's peaceful appearance in the Shelter, Host Wang Tao couldn't help but sigh: “The last two days have truly felt like a dream. Danger suddenly struck, and then our contestants gathered together.”

His tone was filled with amazement at the dramatic events of the past two days.

Zhao Hangjun also nodded in agreement: “But what is certain is that Contestant Lu Fan's overall strength has significantly increased again.”

“The Wild Horse he tamed is excellent and has greatly increased his travel speed.”

“Also, Contestant An Lan is very familiar with Medicinal Herbs and Medicine. Her help to Lu Fan is undoubtedly immense.”

“Of course, Contestant Lu Fan can also protect Contestant An Lan very well, greatly improving Huaguo's Resource Security in this Wilderness Survival competition.”

His analysis was clear and logical, instilling great confidence in the pairing of the two.