At midday, the blazing sun poured down relentlessly, bathing the entire shelter in a dazzling golden glow.
Anlan was busy in the simple "stove" area, skillfully flipping and frying pork chops by the fire pit.
These pork chops were carefully marinated and preserved by Lu Fan after they were caught. Later, they were properly kept in ice to keep them fresh, so they are still very fresh now.
At this moment, the pork gradually turns golden and crispy in the sizzling oil, and an enticing aroma instantly fills the air.
The unique aroma of the pork mingled with the refreshing taste of the cold seaweed salad next to it, making the exhausted Lu Fan and Da Hei swallow hard.
"It smells so good, Teacher An! Your cooking skills are getting better and better." Lu Fan sat to the side, watching An Lan's busy figure, and sincerely praised her.
Although the wound on his arm still ached slightly, the warm scene and familiar scent made him temporarily forget his pain.
An Lan smiled and glanced back at him, saying, "You're so sweet-talking. Hurry up and sit down, it'll be ready soon."
A moment later, she came over with a steaming plate and carefully placed the pork chop and cold seaweed salad on the simple stone table in front of Lu Fan.
“You’re injured, so let me feed you,” An Lan said, picking up a pork chop and holding it to Lu Fan’s mouth.
Lu Fan was a little embarrassed, but seeing An Lan's concerned look, he obediently opened his mouth.
While eating, Lu Fan suddenly reached out and took a grape.
The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, and then the two of them realized what was happening at the same time.
"Wait, I injured my left hand!"
Lu Fan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
An Lan's face instantly turned red, and she laughed awkwardly, "Oh dear, my brain just forgets things when I get nervous."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Lu Fan also burst into laughter, filling the entire shelter with joyful laughter, completely dispelling the tense atmosphere from the battle with the cheetah.
"Fine, since we've already fed him, let's continue. I'll enjoy this special treatment too," Lu Fan said half-jokingly.
An Lan rolled her eyes at him, but continued to patiently feed Lu Fan. The two chatted as they ate, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
"This pork chop would be perfect if it had some pepper sprinkled on it," Lu Fan said with a satisfied look as he chewed on the pork chop.
"Once we find more supplies, we'll provide you with everything from pepper to other seasonings, not just pepper," An Lan replied with a smile.
Meanwhile, after regaining some strength, Dahei staggered toward the cheetah's carcass.
It approached the cheetah carcass and circled it a few times, seemingly to confirm that its former adversary was no longer a threat.
Then, it lowered its head and began to feast.
For Dahei, cheetah meat is not only a sumptuous meal, but also an excellent source of energy to replenish his strength.
The big black dog wolfed down its food, occasionally letting out a satisfied growl, its fur trembling with each bite.
In no time, it had devoured most of the cheetah's carcass.
In the live stream, viewers saw this amusing scene, and the chat exploded with comments again.
"Haha, An Lan's move is so cute, she actually forgot that Lu Fan injured his left hand."
"Big Black is eating so heartily. It seems this battle has really exhausted it."
"Lu Fan has turned misfortune into a blessing, now he's enjoying being fed."
The Chinese viewers' banter and laughter filled the live stream, while the foreign viewers mostly remained silent.
Occasionally, a few comments on the screen expressed amazement at the optimistic spirit of the Chinese team.
"It's unbelievable that these Chinese people can be so relaxed and cheerful after experiencing such a dangerous battle."
"Their bond seems so strong; this must be what friendship is all about."
After finishing their meal, Lu Fan and An Lan rested under the shade of a tree outside the shelter.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting golden dappled patterns on them.
After a while, Big Black, who had finished eating, also ran back, with a cheetah skin in its mouth.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
[Leopard skin*]
Previously, Lu Fan would always deliberately preserve the skin of his prey, so Dahei remembered this and brought the cheetah skin back.
Big Black placed the cheetah skin in front of Lu Fan, sat down, and stuck out its tongue, as if it were showing off its achievement to Lu Fan.
Lu Fan patted Dahei's head and praised him with a smile: "Well done, you've done a great job this time."
Upon hearing Lu Fan's praise, Dahei's tail wagged so hard it almost flew off, looking every bit the silly dog.
However, Lu Fan dared not underestimate it. This was a former wolf king, the strongest member of its pack.
Moreover, Dahei had already tasted human blood by killing Meichuan Neiku before, and this time it fought with the cheetah and even ate the cheetah's flesh.
In this situation, Dahei's ferocity was greatly amplified.
Normally, wolf packs feed on herbivores and rarely get to eat the flesh and blood of superior predators.
Just as Lu Fan and An Lan were enjoying this moment of peace and warmth, an announcement from the wilderness survival live streaming platform suddenly popped up, instantly shattering their tranquility.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
[Tari, a competitor from the Xiangfo Kingdom, fell off a cliff and died from ruptured internal organs]
[Elephant Buddha contestant Tali triggers 10,000x return]
[In the Kingdom of Elephant Buddha, 10,000 people will randomly suffer from ruptured internal organs]
[Watch Country athlete Cardoro dies from snakebite]
[Watch Country Athlete Cardoro Triggers 10,000x Return]
Ten thousand highly venomous snakes will descend upon the Clockwork Kingdom.
The atmosphere in the live stream froze instantly. The audience's attention was drawn to this unexpected news, followed by an uproar.
As the news spread, videos of their deaths quickly circulated online.
The release of these videos allowed viewers to more directly experience the cruelty and ruthlessness of wilderness survival.
In the video, Tali struggles to climb a steep hillside, her eyes filled with longing for water.
However, a loose stone under her feet became the end of her life.
She lost her balance, plummeted, and disappeared below the cliff, leaving only her desperate cries echoing in the empty valley.
The scene in Cardoro is even more horrifying, with a venomous snake suddenly leaping out from the grass and biting his ankle hard.
He struggled in terror, trying to drive away the venomous snake, but to no avail.
The venom spread rapidly, and his body gradually lost control. He eventually collapsed to the ground, convulsing in agony until his last breath.
In the live stream, viewers shared their opinions.
"It's such a pity. Tali is so young. Her survival journey has only just begun."
"I quite liked her. Such a beautiful woman, and she just died like that. Sigh."
"Doesn't the person upstairs know that Tali is actually a man? It's like something out of a Buddhist country."
"Damn, that's even more of a pity."
"Cadoro is so unlucky to be bitten by a poisonous snake. The dangers in this wilderness are truly unpredictable."
"Just imagining ten thousand venomous snakes descending gives me goosebumps."
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