Chapter 277 Nothing Gained
The teaming of Lisa and Ava is inexplicable and confusing.
It's different from what I imagined. Shouldn't she reveal her sincerity after some testing and finally decide that unity is the key to success?
What the hell is this question and answer, completed by team?
"Hahaha, it's exactly what I thought."
Bifang was not surprised by this result at all. If he were to ask which two of the fifteen people were most likely to form a team, they would undoubtedly be Lisa and Ava.
"First, it's basically impossible to fight in the early stages of the competition because everyone is the same, with nothing. What are they fighting for? Clothes? Secondly, there are only two women among the fifteen. From an objective point of view, both are undoubtedly in a weak position. This is the basis for forming a team. If any one of them encounters other contestants, it will be very dangerous. But once they form a team, the other contestants will be in danger. The only problem is the basis of trust, but it doesn't seem to be a problem now. I suspect they may have discussed it long ago."
Bifang's eyes flickered. Even if they had the basis he said, and the two sides were natural allies in a team, normally a team should not have an answer in just one question and one answer. It was too hasty.
The only explanation is that the two parties had met each other before, which led to this brief team invitation.
Maybe in a helicopter?
If they already knew each other before participating in the show, then this conversation would not have happened. They must have discussed it on the helicopter, right?
I see!
The audience nodded, finally understanding why the team was formed so hastily, it seemed like it had been planned long ago!
In the picture, Lisa and Ava come together and start discussing the route.
After whispering for a while, the two stood up and headed east.
East!
This is the first group heading east!
Among the fifteen people, eight chose to cross the challenge, seven chose to stay and take on the survival challenge, and among the eight, six chose to go south. Currently, only Lisa and Ava chose to go east!
What's in the east?
The audience began to recall what Bifang had said. If they went from the east, they would need to cross nearly 600 kilometers of forests and grasslands and come across a big river, the Missouri River.
There are many small towns along the river.
Six hundred kilometers, that’s a full hundred kilometers more than the five hundred kilometers to the south!
"A normal person's walking speed is about 5 kilometers per hour. It is quite difficult to walk 500 kilometers in 12 days. You have to walk at least 40 kilometers a day. An extra 100 kilometers will be even more burdensome, which means you have to walk 50 kilometers a day. Of course, cross-country progress cannot be simply measured by walking speed. In fact, the speed is faster, more than 6 kilometers per hour, but it is also a considerable challenge."
[Fuck, walking 50 kilometers a day? Won’t your legs break from running?]
[Isn't this too extreme? My legs hurt if I walk 10,000 steps a day.]
[You have kidney deficiency.]
[It’s true, after walking 10,000 steps a day, my legs can’t take it anymore. I feel old and weak.]
[The children in the southern village bullied me because I was old and weak, and openly carried me into the bamboo forest]
[There is something wrong with you. Very wrong. Is this the original sentence? ? ]
The audience was shocked to hear this data. Walking 50 kilometers a day, many people were skeptical. Can a person really walk that far?
"Of course you can. Even in ancient times, with baggage and logistics, you can probably march 60 kilometers a day. If you can reach 80 kilometers by forced march, you can march 500 kilometers in 7 to 8 days. This is not an impossible number. Let me tell you something even more bizarre. Does anyone know about One-legged Pan?"
One-legged Pan?
The audience was stunned and had no impression at all.
Some viewers who were quick to respond were already checking, and Bifang didn't keep them waiting, and blurted out: "One-legged Pan, formerly known as Pan Junfan, has a record time of 202 hours for a 500-kilometer cross-country run..."
Before he finished speaking, some viewers had already found the information and immediately exclaimed in disbelief.
[Fuck, this guy is a single-leg amputee! ]
【??? One leg ended, 500 kilometers in eight days, and this year's cross-country race?】
[So I'm the only one who's useless? ]
[Isn't this a bit outrageous? Five hundred kilometers. The distance from my home to my grandmother's house is only about three hundred kilometers on the highway. Do you have to cross half a province? ]
"So 500 kilometers of cross-country running is completely achievable within 12 days. The only problem is that our runners not only have to travel quickly, but also have to hunt and find water sources, which is also time-consuming, not to mention 600 kilometers, so the difficulty is still quite high."
"However, it is both unexpected and reasonable that the two of them chose this path."
According to the simplest geographical knowledge, the lower the latitude, the warmer the temperature becomes, which is suitable for life activities. That is why the Amazon rainforest has become the most species-rich area in the world.
Going south, even if there are no human habitation, the resources will be more abundant and easier to obtain, so among the eight people who moved forward, almost all chose the south.
"The duo's choice avoided contact with them, and heading east also allowed them to take advantage of women's strong endurance, so it was a good route for them."
After watching the fifteen people's departure or stay, the scene switches to the contestants who stay where they are and prepare to survive for twelve days.
Compared with the hasty construction last night, the contestants today had obviously more materials to choose from, and each shack was built in a very decent manner.
“It’s too early to build it.”
Bifang shook his head slightly. Seven people stayed, five set up camp at a safe point, and only two chose to leave the safe point and go to a suitable camping site nearby.
This is understandable, because those who choose to stay are mostly weaker.
"There is no river near the safe spot. The nearest river is even dozens of kilometers away. Didn't they consider the drinking water problem when they built it here? Although the shelter should be far away from the river bank to prevent wild animals from drinking water, it doesn't have to be this far away. Moreover, if it is closer to the river bank, a better shelter can be built."
After getting close to the river bank, by mixing water and mud, Bifang can even build a small mud house, so that he will not be afraid of wind, rain or hail.
Even if someone succeeds in off-roading, he is confident that he can win higher scores with the information on survival in the wilderness.
Alas, it’s still a question of strength.
In the evening, flames rose on the screen. Thirteen of the fifteen contestants were able to create flames, and two...
"I estimate that these two will be eliminated within three days."
Bifang sighed. He didn't expect that among the fifteen contestants, there was one who couldn't even make a fire. The gap in strength was quite big.
Being able to make a fire is the most basic skill for survival in the wild, especially in a cold environment. If you can't even make a fire, your body's energy consumption will be enormous.
No one caught prey today. Except for Mugalen who had canned food, the others were almost hungry all day. The water source was not bad. It was frosty in the morning and basically quenched thirst.
Spring has not really arrived yet, and there are basically no wild fruits or insects. If you want to get food, you can only hunt, but hunting depends on luck and strength.
The luck of the fifteen contestants didn't seem to be very good.
However, Ji Zuodong found a river, and perhaps he could take the opportunity to catch some fish.
"Huh, it's almost done."
Mugalen let go of the stone in his hand. His hands were in great pain after polishing it for a whole day, but he couldn't suppress his excitement.
The entire piece of wood was polished very smoothly. It was thick in the middle and flat on both sides, curving inward. The overall length was nearly one person tall, and it looked like a strong bow.
With a sharp blade in hand, why worry about not winning?
Bifang nodded in amazement. "Mugalen is really good at making bows. If he were to open a shop, it would probably be pretty good. So far, the shape of the bow has been completed. What's left is to smoke it to dry out the moisture in the bow, let the bow take shape, and also strengthen its hardness and toughness."
In the picture, the finished bow was roasted on the fire by Mugalen, who began to weave ropes with tree bark, intending to use it as bowstrings. By tomorrow, a brand new English longbow would be completed!
"The English longbow can be used to hunt large animals, and the Rocky Mountains are full of large animals. The meat-eating animals include black bears, grizzly bears, brown bears, mountain lions, and wolverines. The herbivorous animals include reindeer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, etc."
[Brown bears, black bears, mountain lions... can this thing be killed? ]
[Damn, this sounds dangerous]
[Is this bow okay? ]
"Of course, the effective range of the English longbow is about 200 meters, and the effective killing range is also over 100 meters . The pulling force is about 135 to 180 pounds. I usually get within 10 meters of the prey, which is very dangerous. But I can relax the conditions a little bit and go to 20 meters. This distance has great killing power and high accuracy, which reduces the difficulty of hunting by more than one level."
Awesome!
Although many viewers don't quite understand how much a pound is, they find this number impressive when they hear it.
More than a hundred pounds! Mugalen was happy in his heart. By then, even if he met a mountain lion, he would be able to fight!
Looking at the longbow on the flames, Mugalen crawled back into the hole he had dug yesterday and slowly fell asleep. He sacrificed a day, but it was totally worth it.
Only when you have mastered the magical skills can you venture into the world of martial arts.
Otherwise, he would be dead without leaving any trace. Mugalen has confidence, but confidence does not mean arrogance. Good things take time, so there is no need to rush.
In the forest on the other side, Doligon dug out a strange fire hole. He first dug a big hole, as deep as his forearm and twenty centimeters wide. About twenty centimeters apart, he dug another hole of the same depth with a smaller opening, and connected the two holes at the bottom. The width of the tunnel was just enough for an arm to pass through.
After doing all this, Doligon started a fire in the big pit using ordinary methods.
The audience was stunned by the ignition operation.
Without waiting for the audience to ask questions, Bi Fang took the initiative to explain: "It is a Dakota fire hole. This type of fire hole is often used in war zones to avoid being discovered by the enemy. Its construction method is time-consuming, but if it is done correctly, it can keep the campfire burning for a long time in secret and with less smoke. In order to reduce smoke, you need to collect dry firewood as much as possible, and the height of the firewood should not exceed the height of the flame."
The scene switched again. Ji Zuodong was holding a wooden spear, staring at the dark river. Although it was dark, he could barely see clearly with the help of moonlight and firelight. He wanted to try to see if he could have dinner.
In the valley, Bono observed the terrain, holding the nylon rope in his hand, wondering what he was thinking.
The only duo in the team also fell asleep in each other's arms to minimize calorie consumption.
As darkness gradually encroached, more and more contestants fell asleep, but some stared at the countdown on their bracelets and became extremely frustrated.
