Chapter 31 Longevity Village
Yu Shuling even tiptoed to look in the direction of the program crew members, and only after confirming that they were not coming this way did she slowly open the plastic bag.
The bags are all small and portable. Bag number one contains medicines such as medicated oil and sealed realgar powder. Bag number two contains rope, compass and other tools. Bag number three contains vitamins, glucose and sunscreen, all in trial sizes, probably enough for only one or two people.
audience:
[Damn, how can she calculate so precisely?]
[My past self: Cheating was shameful; My present self: My little sister's serious cheating is so cute, hehe]
[Honestly, will this even pass? What if the production team finds out later?]
[If she can hide well, and they discover they've all entered the island's perimeter, then it'll be too late for the production team to go to the trouble of calling them back. They'll just have to accept their fate.]
Has anyone noticed that Yu Shuling didn't bring any prohibited items, nor any food (unless glucose oral solution and vitamins are considered health supplements)?
Yu Shuling took stock of her belongings in front of the hidden camera, then rushed over to take a shower and change her clothes as quickly as possible. She showered and changed very quickly, finishing in just five minutes.
Before arriving, Yu Shuling brought her own backpack, which had ample space inside. She managed to stuff all the necessary items into it, and with plastic bags categorizing them, she wasn't worried about making a mess.
The director, unaware of Yu Shuling's actions, couldn't help but gloat when he saw some guests only receive the smallest survival package.
"Don't be discouraged, it's okay, there will be other opportunities inside. There are mission cards in some places, and supplies are dropped at fixed times every day. It's good to get supply packs."
While Yu Shuling was taking a shower, everyone checked the supplies. Each person had a sleeping bag and some essentials such as insect repellent and liniment for sprains and bruises. In addition, there was purified water and food such as bread and compressed biscuits.
Naturally, the largest bag contained a tent, a single-person tent, but two relatively slim girls could probably squeeze in. The only tent was in the hands of the fitness instructor. When the instructor opened his backpack and saw it, his face lit up with joy. Tao Liang asked him what was wrong, but the instructor kept quiet.
Tao Liang stroked his chin thoughtfully, then raised his hand: "Question: Is it possible to steal someone else's bag after entering the game?"
The director glanced at Tao Liang, who had a normal build, and then at the muscular fitness coach, and said quietly, "If you have the ability, it doesn't seem like it's impossible."
Tao Liang: "..."
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"Secrets of the Wilderness" adopts a live-streamed PK mode, a personal battle, with rules borrowed from the "battle royale" game, including a poison circle, supply packs, and gunfights. It also features items like mountain bikes, but these need to be unlocked by completing tasks.
The survival mission lasts five days and five nights. Although this is not a true wilderness, the lush jungle has been cleared so that there is no possibility of extreme danger, it is still a great challenge for people who live in the city all year round.
The live stream will activate a tipping mode at fixed times, where viewership is converted into "Survival Coins" at a ratio of 1:10,000, which can be used to purchase items in the Wilderness Secret Shop.
The design of "Wilderness Secrets" is complex, with a wide variety of items and a large map, each game having a different theme. Items include "Stone-Losing Water" that makes NPCs answer questions, "Antidote", "Health-Recovering Cookies", and even "Know-It-All Key" that can open password boxes.
These were all explained to them by Xiao Shu and Zhou Ya, the two MCs.
Mu Yubing listened very attentively, and later asked a somewhat hesitant question:
"I see that the amount of this insect repellent is very small. Aren't there many insects in the forest?"
Mu Yubing wasn't exactly timid, but she was terrified of insects. She came to "The Wilderness Secret" purely to ride the wave of popularity. Before entering, she was fine, but once she was actually there, and thinking about the dense insects in the forest, and the possibility of being covered in bugs, Mu Yubing felt a headache coming on.
"The production team will do insect repellent beforehand, but only for poisonous insects and small insects like grasshoppers and flies. We might occasionally encounter non-venomous snakes," Zhou Ya explained.
Luo Ziqi exclaimed, "Wow, is it that exciting? Nobody told me there were snakes before we came!"
Each issue of "Wilderness Secrets" has a different theme. This issue is set in a forest. There are no poisonous insects or ferocious beasts, but small animals can still be seen everywhere.
When the show officially started recording, the guests didn't dare to separate, so they walked together, and no one wanted to be left alone. The group walked and talked, when suddenly they heard a sharp scream.
It was Luo Ziqi, who was walking ahead, who posted it.
Luo Ziqi volunteered to walk in front, but then she saw a strange animal dart past her feet. The further she went into the forest, the dimmer the light became due to the dense foliage. Luo Ziqi couldn't see what it was, and her instinct for fear made her jump next to the fitness instructor.
"Don't be afraid, it's a pangolin."
Kawana's voice rang out from behind at just the right moment.
Pangolins, also known as anteaters, mainly feed on ants and are not aggressive towards humans. Luo Ziqi, who had just been terrified, was too embarrassed to mention that she was a female judo athlete. She gave Kawana a grateful look and stepped back to tug at her hand.
This forest area is a place that has not been overly developed by humans, and it has largely retained its "original flavor". As you go deeper, the land under your feet begins to become rugged.
Kawana held Luo Ziqi's right hand, while her other hand grabbed Yu Shuling. In the dim light, a village could be vaguely seen ahead. The signboard at the village entrance was dilapidated, painted with ink, and was in a foreign language; half of it was obscured and unclear.
Xiao Shu, who was quite bold and well-versed in the secrets of the wilderness, took the initiative to step forward. After examining the signboard carefully for a while, he flipped it over and found several lines of small characters on it. It was also written in a foreign language, but his foreign language skills weren't very good, so he could only read it vaguely.
Just as Kawana was about to go up, Jiang Wenxi stepped forward and walked to Xiao Shu's side, translating the foreign language into Chinese and reading it aloud:
“The ‘Longevity Village’ welcomes guests from afar. To enter, please stand on the yin-yang wheel next to the well at the village entrance, with yin and yang facing each other, and spin it five times. After five spins, go down to the side facing the well to retrieve the key, bow three times to the east, and silently recite the incantation engraved on the key to open the gate.”
Even though Jiang Wenxi read it without any emotion and without deliberately exaggerating or scaring anyone, Tao Liang still rubbed his arms:
"Why does this sound so mystical? Isn't 'The Wilderness Secret' a survival show?"
Xiao Shu looked at the plaque:
"The union of yin and yang... that must be a man and a woman, right?"
"The Wilderness Secret" is known for its realistic and immersive experience without a script. Today's mission is particularly bizarre, and you can imagine what kind of special theme it is. As soon as Xiao Shu finished speaking, the group looked at each other, none of them willing to be the first to try something new.
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Author's Note: Update time has been changed to after 9 PM, and may be delayed because there are no more drafts available.
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