90: Deterring wild boars, green apples

Under the wondrous effect of Animal Affinity, that wild boar, which was originally as violent as a small steel cannon, seemed to be steadily restrained by an invisible leash.

Under Lu Fan's steady and gentle gaze, its original actions of frantically digging the soil and posturing seemed to have a slow-motion button pressed on them, gradually coming to a halt.

Its two long tusks flickered with a cold, grim light in the afterglow of the setting sun, but at this moment, it had lost that previous ferocity of wanting to tear someone apart.

Its head tilted to one side, its ears twitched restlessly, and its small, bean-like eyes darted around, as if it were doing its best to decipher the mysterious code in Lu Fan's words, or as if it were wrestling with an inexplicable sense of intimacy surging from deep within.

Lu Fan stood in place, keeping his breathing as low as possible, his Bow and Arrow drawn to the limit, the arrowhead pointed straight at the wild boar.

If things went wrong, he didn't mind taking the wild boar's carcass back with him.

Time seemed to have a freezing spell cast upon it; the only sound in the surroundings was the soft rustle of the breeze brushing through the grass, while Da Hei's low, thunder-like growl added a few more layers of oppression to this tense atmosphere.

An Lan also stared intently at the scene before her, her hands unconsciously clenching tightly.

At this critical, touch-and-go moment, the wild boar seemed to have finally been persuaded and made a major decision.

It let out a heavy roar, a sound that seemed squeezed out of its throat, carrying a hint of reluctance.

Afterward, it slowly turned around, its buttocks wiggling as it leisurely walked into the dense grass behind it, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Only then did Lu Fan and An Lan seem to have their taut strings released at the same time, letting out a long sigh of relief.

An Lan's hand was still tightly clutching Lu Fan's arm, her palm completely sweaty and wet. "It... it really left!"

An Lan's voice carried a hint of trembling, full of surprise and excitement, as if she had discovered a new continent.

She looked at Lu Fan in disbelief, her eyes wide as copper bells, as if she were looking at a superhero stepped out of a manga.

"How did you do it? Negotiating with a pig, this is just too ridiculous! I feel like I'm watching a sci-fi blockbuster. I wanted to ask before, how did you tame Da Hei and Big Horn?"

Lu Fan smiled as he put away his Bow and Arrow, secretly feeling lucky that Animal Affinity hadn't failed him at the critical moment.

"Maybe it's because small animals tend to like me; it felt that I wasn't a threat and was just here for a stroll. However, this was too thrilling. In the future, we still have to be careful—better safe than sorry—and not mess with these wild animals lightly."

Although there was nothing wrong with telling An Lan about having Animal Affinity, he still decided to conceal it for the time being. After all, people from other countries were also watching the livestream, and hiding some things would be beneficial for him.

On the way back, An Lan was still immersed in the shock brought by that scene just now.

But Lu Fan's mind turned, and he suddenly remembered there was a Wild Apple Grove nearby; those sweet and sour green apples seemed to be waving at him enthusiastically.

"An Lan, let's go pick some green apples. They're sweet and sour; one bite and the taste is amazing!" Lu Fan suggested with great interest, his eyes shining with anticipation.

An Lan hadn't yet recovered from the shock just now and nodded subconsciously.

Though she was still somewhat shaken, she was infected by Lu Fan's enthusiasm, as if being led by an invisible hand to follow him forward.

The two of them took Da Hei and Big Horn and headed toward the Wild Apple Grove.

Soon, they found that Wild Apple Grove.

The trees were hung with green apples, swaying gently in the breeze.

Lu Fan was as agile as a nimble monkey, climbing up the tree in just a few movements.

He stood on a branch like a majestic general, picking apples one by one and throwing them accurately to An Lan under the tree.

An Lan, like a well-trained ball-catching expert, caught them happily, letting out crisp and pleasant laughter from time to time.

That laughter echoed in the woods, startling several perched birds into flight.

【Wilderness Survival Announcement】

【Huaguo Contestant Lu Fan has triggered ten thousand times rebate】

【Sweet and sour green apples 13 * 10,000】

"Be careful, don't fall down!" An Lan shouted a reminder to Lu Fan while catching apples, her eyes never leaving him for a second, fearing he might fall if he wasn't careful.

"Don't worry, I'm the king of tree climbing! This height is a piece of cake!"

In a short while, they had harvested a small basket full of green apples.

Lu Fan jumped down from the tree, patted the dust off his clothes, and smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the bag in An Lan's hand: "Let's go, let's head back. We're in for a treat tonight!"

Back at the Shelter, Lu Fan set the green apples aside and rolled up his sleeves, deciding to show off his skills by making a super-invincible, delicious Roasted Lamb Leg.

He skillfully cleaned the lamb leg; his technique was like that of a professional chef.

Next, he took out various spices An Lan had gathered from the wild, chopped them up, and sprinkled them all over the lamb leg, beginning to marinate it carefully.

An Lan helped out on the side; she washed the picked green apples and placed them on a flat stone, cutting them into small pieces with a sharp dagger.

Looking at Lu Fan's focused expression while roasting the meat, a warm current surged in her heart.

This man could not only protect her like a superman in moments of danger but could also make delicious food; he was simply an all-around player, just short of being able to fly.

In the livestream room, the audience was also deeply attracted by this warm and interesting scene, and the barrage comments rolled frantically like snowflakes.

"Wow, what kind of divine life is this? Fighting with a wild boar, picking fruit sweetly, and cooking warmly—this plot is more exciting than a TV drama!"

"Great God Lu Fan not only has maxed out wilderness survival skills, but his cooking skills are also so amazing; he's simply a hexagonal warrior!"

"The way An Lan looks at Lu Fan—I'm shipping it! This CP is locked; I've swallowed the key!"

As the lamb leg slowly rotated over the fire, grease dripped onto the bonfire, making a "sizzle" sound that was just like a wonderful gourmet symphony.

The tempting aroma also began to permeate the entire Shelter, drifting into everyone's nostrils and making the hunger pangs in their stomachs crawl upward.

Lu Fan flipped the lamb leg from time to time, sprinkling some spices to ensure every part was roasted golden and crispy.

In a short while, the Roasted Lamb Leg was perfectly done.

Lu Fan placed the lamb leg on a clean wooden board and cut it into small pieces with a knife; the steaming lamb meat emitted a charming aroma.

He and An Lan sat together at the table, with the Roasted Lamb Leg and sliced green apples laid out before them, and began to enjoy this hearty dinner to their hearts' content.

The sourness and sweetness of the green apples paired perfectly with the fragrant tenderness of the Roasted Lamb Leg; taking a bite of lamb and then a piece of apple, the layers of texture were rich and the taste was beyond words.

The two of them were immersed in the pleasure brought by the food, feeling this moment of ease and satisfaction.