Chapter 205 - 28: All Set, Just Waiting for the Bear!

After eating, the two began their preparations.Hua Yun pulled out all nine of her arrows and placed them where they could be easily accessed.

At the same time, she tied the dagger to her calf, and the machete was strapped to her back.

Once ready for the hunt, Hua Yun started to meditate.

Chen Wen, on the other hand, took out an axe and used the blunt side to break the bones of the white-tailed deer and the lamb bones they had previously cooked.

He collected the broken bones and placed them aside.

There was still meat and tendons on the bones, and these were placed over the fire to roast.

The aroma.

Within a few kilometers, any predator with a good sense of smell would be attracted.

After setting up the bait, Chen Wen also prepared some dry wood.

In the Yukon Territory, dry wood was plentiful.


You could gather a big bundle in just half an hour by wandering in the woods.

Once everything was ready, Chen Wen looked at Hua Yun: "How about it? Are you ready?"

Hua Yun took a deep breath and ended her meditation: "Let’s go!"

Hua Yun led the way, with Chen Wen following behind.

The two walked slowly toward the storage area for the meat.

...

They hadn’t reached the storage area yet.

Chen Wen noticed traces left by a grizzly bear.

"Bear droppings."

Chen Wen pointed to a pile of dark droppings on the ground: "Not as good as lion droppings."

"Don’t play around with homophones, it’s too boring."

Hua Yun was a bit exasperated by Chen Wen’s words, and the killing intent she had been building up dissipated.

Chen Wen chuckled: "We haven’t seen the grizzly bear yet, don’t be so tense."

Saying this, Chen Wen poked the bear droppings with a stick to spread it out.

Hua Yun also bent down to examine it closely for a while.

"Can you tell what it is?"

Hua Yun asked as she saw Chen Wen clicking his tongue in thought.

"Oh, nothing."

Chen Wen scratched his head with a smile: "Just thinking that bear droppings aren’t all that impressive, I thought they’d be more majestic, but they don’t really look any different from human droppings."

Hua Yun’s forehead darkened.

Was her teammate really that frivolous?

"I mean, can you tell any information from it?"

"This... you’re challenging me, Mr. Chen."

...

After a brief silence, Hua Yun stopped questioning the unserious Chen Wen and spoke directly to the camera.

"Firstly, by looking at feces, we have a high chance of distinguishing between carnivores and herbivores. Remember, carnivore feces are generally dark because they consume a lot of blood, which often turns black when digested."

"Additionally, carnivore feces usually contain some bone fragments and fur. Of course, this is not always the case, as carnivores vary greatly, but most carnivores can be identified this way. Generally speaking, feces with bone fragments and fur belong to a carnivore."

Chen Wen listened to this and compared it to the information stored in his brain.

"Next, we can determine the size of the carnivore by the size of the droppings. The larger the carnivore, the larger the droppings. This is common sense. Also, by the number of bone fragments and fur, we can gauge their prey range."

"For example, if these droppings have few bone fragments or fur, it indicates that the owner has been eating large chunks of meat recently. Thus, we can infer its potential threat level."

"If there are many bone fragments and fur, especially from small animals, then the droppings are less likely from a grizzly bear and more likely from some medium-sized predators."

"Lastly, we can determine the health of the carnivore. Most carnivores have a strong digestive system. Through evolution, theirs is highly efficient, so their droppings are generally well-digested."

"But if the droppings are loose or contain undigested particles, it indicates the carnivore has some health issues, like this one."

Chen Wen, upon hearing this, laughed and said: "So are we dealing with an old, weak, sick bear?"

Hua Yun shook her head: "No, this indicates the bear is very dangerous!"

Dangerous?

Chen Wen was startled, but then he realized: "Got it, the bear’s health issues make it more alert, and if we encounter it, conflict is more likely."

Well done!

Hua Yun nodded in approval, agreeing with Chen Wen’s words.

"Animals become more sensitive when unwell, so we must be cautious. Let’s move on and check how much it damaged last night."

...

The two left the bear droppings and went to the storage platform below.

"From below, it seems okay. I’ll go take a look."

Chen Wen looked up, feeling that the platform was not damaged.

Hua Yun stared intently at the claw and bite marks on the nearby Yunshan Tree.

Chen Wen grabbed a ladder and climbed the Yunshan Tree.

Aside from the upper Yunshan leaves being a bit disheveled, there were almost no changes.

"It’s safe!"

Chen Wen was a bit excited, his plan had worked!

The area he picked was full of slender Yunshan Trees, hard for the large grizzly bear to climb.

And it was difficult for the grizzly bear to find the right tree.

Chen Wen had set several obstructions, so the bear could only track by scent.

But finding the specific location was very challenging.

Down below, Chen Wen came over to Hua Yun.

At this time, Hua Yun was observing a broken Yunshan Tree.

"How is it? Is the food safe?"

Hearing footsteps, Hua Yun asked without turning her head.

"Safe. What are you looking at?"

Chen Wen joined her to observe the broken Yunshan.

"Can you see anything?"

Chen Wen examined the break in the Yunshan Tree, unusually serious: "I can see. This grizzly bear is very strong; its body size must be considerable."

Hua Yun nodded: "Correct, from its claw and teeth marks, you can tell it’s a large grizzly bear. Coupled with the meat scraps in its droppings, it’s likely an old bear."

Chen Wen frowned, touching the rugged break: "Yeah, hunting it seems quite difficult. The older the animal, the craftier it is. Grizzlies are already smart, so it might be tricky. We must prepare well."

"Indeed, but as we’re here today, we have to deal with it!"

Hua Yun drew her longbow, her ponytail flying: "If we can lure it, let’s eliminate the threat completely!"

Seeing Hua Yun’s spirited demeanor.

Chen Wen was also infected with confidence: "Then let’s take it down!"

...

The plan to lure and kill the grizzly began officially.

Hua Yun climbed to the ambush point and identified where to place the bait from the tree.

She chose a spot about 50 meters away from the ambush point. It was an open area without cover, offering a clear view.

From the tree, it covered an area approximately 15 meters in radius.

Even if the first arrow didn’t kill the bear, the second could be shot immediately.

It was quite an excellent setup.

After Hua Yun confirmed the ambush location, Chen Wen cleared a spot for the fire.

He then arranged the wood into a pile, using a fire starter to ignite the dry leaves.

As sparks flew, the pile was quickly set ablaze.

Chen Wen poured out the bones from his bag. Once the fire fully caught, he filled it with bones.

The blood and tendons remaining on the bones slowly changed under the flames’ licking.

An enticing aroma of cooked meat started to waft out.

Chen Wen sniffed and felt it was about right.

He immediately returned to the ambush point, climbed up the Yunshan, and pulled the ladder with him.

At the same time, Chen Wen released the Golden Eagle to scout the area.

Everything was ready, just waiting for the bear to come!