Chapter 304 Fate

Qi Xiao saw his card and read the words on it in confusion: "Put a collar on the snow wolf and snow leopard?"

The production team flashed a penalty card with a sly grin: "Please put these satellite positioning collars on the snow wolves and snow leopards within 25 minutes!"

The program staff members were given two collars embedded with monitoring instruments. The satellite positioning collars allow animal observers to know where the animals are now, making it easier to understand the animals' current situation and find them in time if they are in danger.

"It turns out it's just a collar."

Qi Xiao followed the staff to the habitat of the snow wolves and snow leopards participating in the show.

Qi Xiao followed the staff into the territory of the snow wolf and was met with a pair of amber vertical pupils.

The sturdy snow wolf was baring its sharp white fangs, a low growl rolling in its throat, and its front paws were digging deep grooves in the frozen soil.

On the high ledge, the snow leopard's long tail whipped the ice surface anxiously, its golden-green pupils shrank into thin lines, and its sharp claws scraped against the rocks, making a harsh sound.

The muscles of the two beasts were as tense as fully drawn bowstrings, as if they would pounce at you in the next second.

The staff member handed over the protective shield with trembling hands, but Qi Xiao casually put it aside.

The radio suddenly played audio of a snow wolf howling, and the staff handed Qi Xiao protective gloves stained with fake blood.

Xu Ying couldn't help but feel a little worried when she saw the sound effects and props prepared by the production team: "Is it really that cruel?"

Although he knew that Qi Xiao was brave and would not be afraid of these challenges, Xu Ying still felt nervous unconsciously.

Qi Xiao raised his eyebrows and took the collar. The cuffs of his black tactical uniform were rolled up to his elbows, revealing a few shallow old scars on his forearms.

As soon as the iron gate opened, the snow wolf, which was originally biting the toy, suddenly pricked up its ears.

In the eyes of everyone's shock, this 100-pound big guy actually trotted over, sniffed Qi Xiao's hand, and then

"Pah" lie down and expose the belly!

Qi Xiao knelt on one knee, rubbed the snow wolf's ears with his slender fingers, and easily fastened the first collar. When the collar bell made a crisp sound, the snow wolf even rubbed its head against his knee, as if to express gratitude.

What’s even more amazing is that the snow leopard, which was originally lying on the rock shelf, jumped down lightly when it saw this and took the initiative to put its neck close to Qi Xiao’s hand.

Qi Xiao chuckled and called out softly, and the tip of the snow leopard's tail suddenly curled up, like a playful question mark. It tilted its head, and the fierce light in its golden-green pupils faded, revealing a bit of the innocence of a cub.

Xu Ying's heart relaxed, and he was extremely surprised: "When did you become so familiar with them?"

"Even more familiar with it than me, the animal guest agent!"

Qi Xiao reached out and scratched the snow wolf's chin. The beast immediately purred, and its thick tail swept out fan-shaped marks on the snow.

"My grandfather was the last generation of rangers in the Western Mountains," he said, his fingertips brushing against the crescent-shaped scar behind the snow leopard's ear. "These two little guys were injured in a poacher's snare and spent three months recuperating in our cabin."

Xu Ying suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Qi Xiao was familiar with the forest ranger Qin Yan. Qin Yan was probably a master and apprentice relationship with Qi Xiao's grandfather.

But now that our motherland has developed, the basic conditions have improved, and the management has become more scientific and advanced, the mountain patrollers have evolved into forest rangers.

Qi Xiao's voice suddenly dropped, his eyes filled with nostalgia: "Back then, there weren't any advanced equipment like infrared cameras and tracking collars, let alone animal rescue stations."

His bony fingers unconsciously rubbed the scar behind the snow leopard's ear, his Adam's apple rolling gently. "After they were injured, they had a high fever and curled up into a ball. I could only hold them and use the most primitive method to reduce the fever..."

Qi Xiao paused, a wry smile forming on his lips, "At thirteen, I could do nothing but cry."

He suddenly raised his eyes, and looked deep into Xu Ying's eyes: "Fortunately, you are here now."

The snow leopard seemed to sense something, and its moist nose gently touched Qi Xiao's wrist, making a low purring sound.

Xu Ying unconsciously stepped forward, her fingertips touching the snow leopard's furry ears. The warmth of her touch spread across her fingertips, and she suddenly felt that all her days and nights spent wandering through the desert and snow-capped mountains, working for wild animals, had finally gained meaning.

[At this moment, the meeting between Brother Qi and Station Master Xiao Xu feels so fateful]

It is precisely because of people like Stationmaster Xiao Xu, Brother Qi, and Captain Chen who silently guard these remote places that these snow mountain elves can run freely.

They truly dedicated their youth to this land.

[This is the real top stream! Salute to all the guardians who stick to their posts in unknown places]

[The Snow Leopard's trusting eyes are the best medal~]

After Qi Xiao completed the task, the snow wolf continued to follow him closely until it was coaxed away by the breeder with dried meat.

Next it was the turn of the other three guests from the Hunter Team to take on the big adventure challenge.

"Brush the marmot's teeth?!"

Su Zhining's fingers trembled slightly as she gripped the task card, her diamond-studded nails leaving a few white marks on the card. She turned to look at the production team, her delicate eyebrows almost reaching her hairline. "What kind of adventure is this? This is pure torture!"

As the sick marmot was carried to the examination table by the staff, Xu Ying was preparing a specially prepared medicated toothpaste. "It's been too picky about its food lately, only eating nuts and no vegetables. Its mouth is a little inflamed."

Before he finished speaking, Su Zhining was already fully armed - a three-layer protective mask, laboratory goggles, disposable protective clothing, and even anti-scalding gloves for baking.

She approached cautiously, as if defusing a bomb, but just as she got in front of the marmot—

“Yue——!!!”

A stench like fermented old nuts broke through the defenses. Su Zhining stumbled back three steps and slammed into the wall.

She fainted on the ground gorgeously.

The marmot was obviously stunned, his black bean-sized eyes widened.

It slowly raised its paw to cover its mouth, its ears drooping: [Human, human sister, is my mouth really that smelly?]

There was a tremor of disbelief in his voice.

Xu Ying's shoulders trembled slightly, and she squeezed out mint toothpaste while suppressing her smile: "Children who are picky eaters should eat more vegetables~"

She blinked and spoke in a gentle tone as if she was coaxing a kindergarten child.

The surgical gloves were put on with a snap, and Xu Ying was just about to demonstrate the standard tooth brushing posture. But the marmot opened his mouth and...

"Hmm!" She jerked back, tactically holding her breath for three seconds before moving closer again. "This fermentation level."

She fanned her slender fingers in front of her nose. "It's like putting three months of stinky socks in a nut jar and brewing them for six months."

The marmot froze instantly, its black eyes widening into a circle.

The next second, it quickly rolled its big tail over its face and rolled itself into an autistic fur ball, with only the two blushing ear tips showing.

Xu Ying held her breath and began brushing with precise technique. Holding the marmot's chin with her left hand, she gently brushed up and down at a 45-degree angle with her right hand, even the hardest-to-reach spaces between the molars.