Chapter 50: A Place to Stay

Bi Fang took out a piece of clothing from his backpack, tore it in half, and put it on his hands as makeshift gloves.

“Since I’m going to dig a hole, I need to prepare by making gloves. Otherwise, my hands will freeze, and you should never underestimate frostbite. If we keep our muscles in that state for a long time, they will necrotize, and amputation will follow.”

When the audience heard the word “amputation,” they were frightened. The mere thought of having their fingers severed in reality made them shudder.

Enough, the realism is too strong, feeling pain in my fingers already.

He brought so many clothes this time, it seems.

A little detail gave the broadcaster a spaceship made of cotton blend *1.

“Once you find a suitable place, the next step is to dig an entrance on a steep slope. The slope must be deep enough to allow tunneling, and wide enough for people to move in and out freely.”

With that said, Bi Fang began to dig a cave, scooping snow and throwing it out. The process looked simple, but it was very time-consuming and exhausting.

It took him half an hour to dig an initial tunnel.

“Since cold air sinks, you should build a snow platform about half to one meter above the entrance. The platform should be flat, large enough for people to sleep comfortably, and you should leave enough space since it might become smaller due to the snow compacting.”

While digging the cave, Bi Fang smoothed the top, shaping the ceiling into an arch. This not only optimized the structure, preventing the cave from collapsing, but it also prevented water drips.

“When using a snow cave as a shelter, you must follow the cold principle. The outside temperature must be below freezing, so the snow cave remains sturdy, and the snow doesn’t melt. Otherwise, the people inside would get wet from the melting snow.”

“For this reason, snow caves are not suitable for multiple people to live in. The more people there are, the more heat will be generated, causing temperatures to rise above freezing, and putting people in danger.”

“Usually, if you can’t see your breath, it means it’s too warm inside the shelter.”

The arched area, proportioned as a dwelling, is about three times Bi Fang’s own volume. This ratio is ideal for retaining heat without feeling cramped.

Felt like Bi Fang’s experience was abundant, displaying so much knowledge so readily.

Except for Bi Fang, nobody could do this!

With the audience watching and snacking, Fang slowly formed the snow cave on camera. Once completed, he even dug a ventilation hole in the top to prevent suffocation.

“If you’re stranded, you should also set up a noticeable sign outside to make it easier for potential rescue teams to locate you. However, this method requires luck and is not instructive, so I won’t be doing it.”

Once everything was set up, Bi Fang crawled into the snow cave and used his backpack as a pillow.

“Phew, I can finally rest today. It’s my first day of survival in the wilderness, and I’ve built a snow cave as a temporary residence. Lying inside, it feels quite good. If the temperature drops to minus 20 degrees tonight, the inside of the cave should maintain at around zero degrees.”

Incredible work!

Master Fang is too amazing!

It feels cramped. Can’t even do large movements.

Feeling safe now.

Safe? The space is so small, my claustrophobia is kicking in.

“Haha, if you’re really claustrophobic, you’ll have to endure it. In the freezing weather, having a place to stay is already a luxury. It’s a pity that there aren’t many branches and fallen leaves here to spread on the ground, which would make it even warmer.”

Bi Fang took out some Yageda berries that he had picked earlier and started eating them. He had not consumed any proper food all day and was quite hungry.

Though each bite was very sour, it at least provided some basic energy intake. If he occasionally found a less sour or even sweet berry, he would be delighted.

After eating all the berries, Bi Fang was ready to end the broadcast. He had no choice but to call it a day since he was too tired. Walking on snow without snowshoes was challenging, and it took a lot of energy to free yourself from the snow. Moreover, digging the cave for so long has drained him.

After partially covering the entrance, Bi Fang reluctantly said goodbye to his audience and ended the livestream. Just before closing, he glanced at the backstage data.

There were 56,000 viewers at the peak, with a popularity of over 400,000. The number of people following him has reached 78,000, and these were all real platform figures without any fake engagement.

As for gifts, he received tens of thousands from the audience. Even those who didn’t have much money gave him their precious treasures. The gift-giving ratio was nearly one in ten!

In short, one out of every ten viewers sent a gift, far exceeding the average broadcaster. Now the number of zeroes in Bi Fang’s account is so large it’s almost dizzying.

The power of the promotion is evident, as it led to explosive results on the first day.

Today is the weekend, and it’s only his first broadcast on Wolf Tooth TV. The time slot is during the day, far from the busiest live streaming hours in the evening. There is still plenty of potential to be tapped, and there’s no need to worry about completing the task.

For Bi Fang and Wolf Tooth TV, today is destined to be a day worth celebrating. However, Shark TV on the other side doesn’t share the same sentiment. Even the atmosphere over there feels somewhat oppressive.

Although Bi Fang’s 400,000 viewership is far less than Lu Wentai’s peak of 800,000, the information hidden between the two is quite significant. On one hand, this growth is too fast. On the other hand, this 400,000 is on Wolf Tooth TV of all places. What if it were on Shark TV?

How many would it be then? 500,000 or 600,000? And how long would it take to reach 800,000 viewers?

What’s even more infuriating is that there are already comments under the live broadcast stating that Lu Wentai is inferior to Wolf Tooth TV’s Bi Fang!

These issues deeply trouble Wang Weifeng, who then shifts the blame onto the Tami Guild. Having cultivated the outdoor streaming market for so long and turning the place barren, how could they not compare to a rookie live streamer like Bi Fang?

What happened to the promises they initially made?

Is this it?

As a result, the Tami Guild transfers the pressure onto Lu Junming and Lu Wentai, who are now extremely anxious and have red eyes.

The two of them can see that Bi Fang is truly impressive. Escaping death once could be attributed to luck, but what about twice?

And these things are not something they can do. Is Lu Wentai really going to fight a black bear alone? Struggle atop the ice glacier valley?

Why is Bi Fang so competitive? Would he only be satisfied after driving his peers to their deaths? Can society still recuperate?

Lu Junming and Lu Wentai now see Bi Fang as a thorn in their sides and a nail in their eyes.

Another sleepless night, they need to quickly determine the content and location of their next live broadcast. Following in Bi Fang’s footsteps will no longer work, and they must have their own unique features!

……

On the second day, after a night of rest, Bi Fang opened his eyes, yawned, and was about to crawl out. But as soon as he stuck his head out, he was forced back by the cold air and retreated into the cave.

It seems that it’s still early, the sun has just risen, and the snow hasn’t fully absorbed the heat, making the temperature outside very low. He has to wait a while, or he might get frostbite.

However, the live broadcast can already start warming up.