After everyone responded with a shout, they all sped up their reeling speed...

Soon, they arrived at the giant catfish's side...

At this moment, many piranhas, having smelled the blood, wagged their tails and gathered around, also wanting a share of the spoils.

Ye Feng was naturally very generous and did not drive them away.

Meat can be eaten, but life must be preserved…

He immediately picked up the harpoon and started stabbing wildly. Soon, seven or eight red piranhas were speared up.

These gluttonous creatures seemed completely unafraid of Ye Feng, and instead ate even more voraciously…

Seeing this, Ye Feng had no choice but to accept them all…

In the end, he caught a total of nineteen fish, and his arms were sore from all the work. But the piranha swarm didn't decrease; instead, it increased.

He knew that if this continued, it would definitely attract even more fish. Maybe even bull sharks and caimans…

That would be troublesome...

Moreover, even though this catfish is large, it probably can't withstand being devoured by a group of red piranhas.

Having no other choice, he and the others had to pry open the giant catfish's mouth.

With the combined efforts of the five people, they finally managed to pull the big fish onto the raft.

The raft, however, sank a short distance in an instant.

Even though the giant catfish had already eaten away a large chunk of its flesh, it still seemed to weigh over 200 pounds.

Ye Feng estimated that this big guy must weigh around 230 to 240 kilograms.

He couldn't help but glance at the fishing line on the rod, which was barely thicker than a leg hair... He was utterly shocked...

He was terrified the fishing line would snap while he was reeling in the fish, but even the thick camphor tree branch almost broke, while the thin fishing line held up...

The fishing gear these guys use is truly amazing...

Ye Feng quickly reeled in the fishing hook and line, and had everyone row away from the area…

In the afternoon, everyone was busy with their own tasks, and when they cut open the giant catfish's belly, they were all shocked.

This guy really does eat everything, except for the usual small fish and shrimp.

Inside its stomach, they even found a turtle shell.

The turtle meat had long been broken down into minced meat by stomach acid, and the shell had softened, emitting a foul and nauseating fishy smell.

"vomit!"

Everyone gagged; frankly, it was almost like a wild boar's stomach.

However, having finally obtained the food, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and make the best of it.

Ye Feng didn't cast his line again for the next while. If he caught another giant catfish, they wouldn't have time to deal with it...

Time flies, and before we knew it, the sun was setting.

At this moment, all the piranha and giant catfish meat has been processed... and the smoking rack has already been set up.

On the wide river, wisps of smoke rose from the small wooden raft, and the aroma of fish and meat filled the air...

They were all tired of eating piranhas, so tonight, everyone decided to make a giant catfish head soup.

Pork bones, chopped fish heads, various dried meats, and pork cracklings were all thrown into the pot.

The best ingredients often require only the simplest cooking methods…

Because the marrow inside the pork bones and the outer meat have been removed in advance, they can be preserved for a relatively long time.

The bone broth is naturally milder, but when mixed with fish broth, the aroma remains rich…

At 8 PM, a big pot of mixed stew was ready...

The pale white broth bubbled and simmered, the fish head was stewed until it was very tender, and the dried meat and pork cracklings were also bubbling in the soup.

This fish head soup is a wonderful thing; it's extremely nutritious, can refresh the mind, lower blood lipids, and even slow down aging.

A pot brimming with protein and calories—this must be the greatest joy for wilderness survivors.

Ye Feng took a small bite, smacked his lips in satisfaction, and although there was still a slight fishy taste, the umami flavor was far superior...

The fish brain and fish meat are also smooth, soft, and melt in your mouth.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

Seeing this, everyone started eating, and they ate with great pleasure.

This tastes even better than the previous fried fish fillets and piranha soup.

A group of young people who didn't belong in this primeval jungle, through their hard work and tireless efforts...

This has once again created a top-tier outdoor dish…

This sense of accomplishment and achievement is just like the feeling they had when they created the arrowhead and the furnace together.

Ye Feng was very satisfied with the current situation; Fu Changxiong and Qi Xiaoyan's injuries had basically healed...

His own knee, although still a little sore, had scabbed over and was healing very quickly.

Today we also harvested over 100 jin (50 kg) of fish meat, and after smoking it, we estimate it will weigh around 30 jin (15 kg)...

With this, plus the previously stored grain, there were nearly two hundred catties.

If you eat like this, sticking to it for a month is no problem at all...

Ye Feng smiled knowingly as he looked at the group of people chatting and laughing.

The troops are now in high spirits and have plenty of food; it's time to go out and see the world…

...

When Ye Feng opened his eyes again after one night, it was already the 27th day of the game.

Although it was already bright outside, the annoying raindrops started falling again in dense drizzle.

Ye Feng arrived at the raft, and when he saw the increasing number of hills and slopes around him, he smiled slightly.

The river is no longer boundless...

This indicates that the water level has dropped significantly, and the submerged areas are slowly emerging.

This is definitely good news; he was just worried about not finding a place to collect supplies…

A moment later, he woke everyone up, and after the four of them ate two pieces of meat, they began rowing.

He stood at the bow of the ship, using binoculars to survey the surrounding area and identify the best spots…

After paddling for more than an hour, a towering area, significantly larger than the other hills and surrounded by lush greenery, came into his view…

Ye Feng excitedly raised his hand to look at his watch, thinking that he had arrived at his destination.

Unexpectedly, the conspicuous red route map on the watch never ended.

"Hold…"

He cursed under his breath, then shouted to the crowd behind him:

"Paddle towards three o'clock! There's a mountain there; we should find what we're looking for inside."

Upon hearing this, everyone assumed they had arrived at their destination and quickly checked their watches…

"Stop looking..."

Ye Feng reminded him:

"We're still far from our goal. We need to go up and collect the tools to build a shelter. Let's row quickly."

With everyone's efforts, the mountain was getting closer and closer to them.

Half an hour later, they finally stopped at a shallow beach with mud and rocks.

And finally, I saw the long-lost land again…

Ye Feng directed everyone to put on their raincoats and leg wraps and sleeves immediately.

The flood inundated the habitats of many snakes, insects, and rodents.

However, many venomous creatures are amphibious animals, the most common being venomous snakes.

The tide has just receded, so these creatures are likely to have all gathered on this limited land.

After securing the raft, the group, carrying their equipment, ventured into the dense mountain forest…