Without exception, after searching the entire area, they found no trace of moose. Left with no other option, they had to turn back.

Back at the shelter, the three fireplaces were blazing, their warm glow washing over everyone's faces and dispelling the fatigue brought on by the cold outside.

Everyone sat around the fire, warming themselves, drinking hot water, and preparing lunch.

I went out twice this morning, which took several hours in total, and everyone's stomachs were rumbling with hunger.

I cooked a pot of fish soup and grilled some dried meat. Soaking the dried meat in the fish soup made for the most comforting and warm feeling in winter.

The fish is tender, the broth is delicious, and when paired with crispy on the outside and tender on the inside dried meat, every bite is an ultimate stimulation for the taste buds.

Everyone ate and chatted, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

"It's such a pity today, we didn't get to hunt that moose." After eating and drinking her fill, Yang Chaoyue was still upset about missing out on the moose.

"Actually, it's not a pity. You guess!"

"What did Fatty and I go out to look for today?" At this moment, Bai Jingting's lips curled into a playful smile, looking mysterious.

"Could it be that he found a hibernating bear?" Li Qin wondered, looking at Bai Jingting's expression.

Upon hearing this, Yang Chaoyue's curiosity was completely piqued. When Li Qin said that Bai Jingting and his group might have found a hibernating black bear, her eyes lit up instantly, like the brightest star in the night sky, sparkling with anticipation and curiosity.

"Did we really find a hibernating bear? Should we hunt it tomorrow? If so..."

That was so exciting! Her voice was full of excitement, and her tone unconsciously rose a few decibels.

"Yes! We've found the hibernating black bear."

The black bear hibernates in the same secluded, sheltered, sunny spot on the hillside where we hunted the musk ox last time.

However, we did not disturb it; we simply observed it from a distance for a while.

The black bear was curled up in a ball, breathing steadily, and looked like it was sleeping soundly. Bai Jingting raised his eyebrows smugly.

"Fatty, shall we go hunting this black bear tomorrow?" Wu Jing thought about hunting such a big black bear, and instead of being afraid, she was eager, excited and looking forward to it.

"I do have this idea."

However, black bears have thick hides and tough flesh, so only by shooting them in the eyes can one have a chance to take them down.

If we wait for the black bear to react and then provoke it, we could find ourselves in an extremely dangerous situation. However, if we plan carefully and prepare thoroughly, it's not impossible to succeed." Li Yinsheng pondered for a moment, her eyes flashing with a mixture of caution and excitement.

“Yes, we need to plan this out carefully. We’ll do whatever you say, Fatty.” Wu Jing nodded in agreement, her eyes shining with determination.

"First, you can dig a pit near where the black bear hibernates and lure it into the pit to restrict its movement."

Secondly, animals are afraid of fire, so perhaps we could burn a large fire near where the black bear hibernates, and the thick smoke and firelight would deter it from chasing us.

Third, take the risk and approach the hibernating black bear to deliver a heavy blow. "Although Li Yinsheng spoke steadily, every word revealed her burning fighting spirit.

Bai Jingting nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "I think that although digging a pit to trap is an old method, it is not easy to dig a deep enough pit in this icy and snowy place, and we also have to make sure that it does not wake the black bear from hibernation, which is quite difficult."

As for fire attack, although it is theoretically feasible, we need divine assistance; hopefully it won't snow that day.

As for directly approaching the black bear and striking it, that would undoubtedly be the riskiest option. Unless we can kill it with a single blow at extremely close range, the consequences are unpredictable.

“So, we need to find a balance that minimizes risk while ensuring a successful hunt.” Wu Jing frowned, clearly deep in thought.

“I have an idea. We can combine the advantages of digging pits and fire attacks, but with some modifications.”

You can dig a shallow trench near the black bear's hibernation cave, but not directly at the entrance, and place some flammable but not easily ignited materials, such as hay and branches, inside the trench.

Then, I lit the materials, using the smoke and slight firelight to distract the black bear and create some noise, forcing it to leave its hibernation den. As it tried to escape, it would move away from the fire and fall into the deep pit we had dug beforehand, thus restricting its movement while creating an opportunity to safely approach and hunt it down. "Li Yinsheng had come up with a good idea," her eyes lit up.

"That's a great idea! It achieves the goal while minimizing risks and damage—a perfect solution." Bai Jingting and Wu Jing nodded almost simultaneously, their eyes gleaming with approval.

"However, this requires meticulous preparation and careful planning; we cannot afford to be careless in the slightest. Let's begin preparations tonight to ensure everything proceeds as planned tomorrow," Li Yinsheng reminded him.

The group of six discussed how to hunt the hibernating black bear, anticipating any unforeseen circumstances that might occur, and how they would deal with them if they did.

We checked and filled in every gap to ensure the plan was thorough and complete.

"Remember everyone, this hunt is all about returning safely." Li Yinsheng's final words were filled with unwavering determination.

"come on!"

"come on!"

"come on!"

Finally, the six of them placed their hands together, their eyes meeting in a gesture of trust and encouragement that bathed the six about to embark on their journey in a golden glow.

When the viewers in the live stream heard that the Chinese team would be hunting black bears the next day, they went wild. The barrage of comments poured out like a torrential downpour, filling the entire screen with all sorts of messages, including a lot of foreign languages.

"Go China Team! You must successfully hunt the black bear and bring glory to our country!"

"Be careful, brothers! Black bears are not to be trifled with, so please be careful!"

"Looking forward to tomorrow's live stream! Hope to see your intense battle with the black bears! Exciting!"

"Oh my god! I can't wait for tomorrow to come."

As night fell, the live stream remained incredibly popular, with viewers continuing their lively discussions and sharing their expectations and predictions for tomorrow's hunt.

Meanwhile, the members of the Huaxia team were quietly preparing in the camp, adjusting their state to ensure they were in the best mental condition to meet the upcoming challenge.