Chapter 51: Is it really that miraculous?

As the live broadcast began, instantly, more than ten thousand viewers flooded in like a tidal wave. Within a few seconds, the barrage of comments refreshed so quickly that it was difficult to read them. Even Bi Fang had to limit the frequency of comments.

Here we go, front row!

Wow, such an early live broadcast?

Damn, I was about to sleep, but suddenly received the notification of the live broadcast. Now I can’t sleep anymore.

Wow, you stayed up all night?

Indeed, ever since watching Master Fang’s live broadcast, I either have a regular schedule or give up resting. It’s a choice between the two.

Are we all so dedicated?

Bi Fang couldn’t help but smile, not realizing that his live broadcasts were so popular and even die-hard fans had appeared. This forced him to speed up his preparations.

He pulled out his backpack, took out a piece of clothing, removed the integrated hood of the assault jacket, and wrapped the clothing around his head like a sleeve. This created a double-layer of protection, significantly enhancing the warmth.

“In extremely cold areas, we should maximize the heat we retain. If we don’t wear a hat, the heat emitted from the head will account for 40% to 45% of the body’s heat. Moreover, if the neck, wrists, and ankles are not protected, even more heat will be lost.”

“These body parts have little fat and are excellent radiators. The brain is also very sensitive to the cold and has a very low tolerance. Blood circulation in the head is abundant, mostly located at the surface. So, if you don’t cover your head, heat will be lost quickly.”

“That’s why, when necessary, we’d rather choose to take off a piece of clothing to cover our head and pay attention to keeping it warm. That’s the reason I didn’t take off my hat yesterday. However, this morning was too cold. I suddenly felt that one hat wasn’t enough, so I added another one temporarily.”

As the viewers watched Bi Fang put on the extra clothing and wrap his head firmly, they sent barrage comments.

Turned into an Arab now?

Looking at your thick eyebrows and big eyes, I didn’t expect you to be a foreigner!

The strong exotic atmosphere, ah, it’s curry-flavored!

Natural-born sculptor!

After finishing the insulation work, Bi Fang started to summarize some shortcomings from yesterday.

“Today is my second day in Mohe, and when I was rushing yesterday, I found that the snow here is too deep and soft. It is very exhausting to get stuck and pull out, so I plan to make snowshoes first.”

Snowshoes are a great assistant for walking on snow, especially when Bi Fang carries a heavy backpack. The large snowshoes will scatter his weight over a larger area, eliminating the shallow well effect caused by not wearing snowshoes and making walking more accessible.

Mohe is covered with ice and snow. Still, some bushes and rocky areas are exposed, so snowshoes are more advantageous than skis, and they are also simpler for beginners to use.

“The four main designs of snowshoes are Yukon style, beaver tail style, bear paw style, and Western style. Each has its advantages, but I don’t have the conditions to make them. That would be too time-consuming and laborious. So I chose to use tree branches to make snowshoes. We can try to find some tree branches broken by snow and take materials without damaging the environment.”

Environmental protection,right?

That’s why I like Master Fang. Other outdoor live streamers throw a lot of trash even when climbing a mountain!

Master Fang is the best!

Forever single?

Lu Wentao: Roll up, roll up!

After chatting with the audience for a while, Bi Fang crawled out of the snow cave.

This time the sun was shining, and the temperature began to rise, no longer feeling as ice-cold and bone-chilling as before. He cleaned up his dwelling traces, did some warm-up exercises to heat up his stiff body, and then started searching for suitable tree branches with his backpack on.

With the help of the purple wilderness survival skills, Bi Fang is already an expert in making tools. Soon he found many tree branches over a meter long.

“To make snowshoes, the first thing to do is to select trees with dense branches and leaves, like pines. This is not a problem in the Hinggan Mountains, where the most common trees are larch and birch. Then tie the bottom of these branches together.”

Bi Fang rubbed the cloth strips into ropes and tied the large tree branches he picked up at the bottom. He loosely tied the branch stems to a midpoint. Next, he used a strap to tie his shoes on the front 1/3 of the branch snowshoes.

A pair of simple snowshoes was completed. Bi Fang stood up and walked around. Although it took some getting used to, he could already stand on the snow, and walking only left a rough outline, as he couldn’t sink anymore.

Donald Duck, is that you? Remember me? It’s Mickey! Mickey from Daming Lake!

Too many elements…

Damn, is it really that amazing?

With the snowshoes, Bi Fang’s progress was much more efficient, and his walking speed increased significantly.

“Unfortunately, the Yage roots I had yesterday were not enough; now, my physical strength is falling behind. So, I must find food as soon as possible. It would be even better if I can catch some animals.”

Bi Fang took out his water bottle, replenished his hydration, looked around, and explained his next course of action to the viewers.

The surroundings were still covered in white snow, and occasionally, one could see exposed gray rocks. If it weren’t for the trees, one might suspect this was a dead land. What kind of animals could be caught in such a place?

“In the Xing’an Mountains, there’s an old saying that goes, ‘Club the roe deer and ladle the fish, pheasants fly into the pot,’ even in the severe cold of Mohe, it’s not a dead end. Although we can’t catch roe deer now, it proves the abundant resources of the Xing’an Mountains, especially in winter. If we can find a river, we can start our fishing plan!”

666, so they’re aiming to catch fish in the river this time?

It’s so cold; wouldn’t the river be frozen? How can one catch fish?

It seems that it’s easier to catch fish when the river is frozen? I often see people make a hole in the ice, and the fish jump out on their own.

“That’s not necessarily true.” Bi Fang shook his head after seeing the barrage.

“Whether a river freezes or not depends on both the weather and its flow rate. In the Xing’an Mountains, there are many unfrozen rivers, and they can flow even at minus thirty degrees Celsius!”

Walking on the snowy ground, Bi Fang continued towards the lower terrain, explaining more as he went along.

The terrain of the Xing’an Mountains is unique, with a wide distribution of wetlands. Streams flow out from the ravines of the mountains and converge at the foot of the mountain. Due to the flat terrain, poor drainage, and widespread permafrost, accumulated water does not seep away easily, creating wetlands.

These wetlands are generally fertile, and the water is shallow, allowing one to catch many fish without venturing too deep.

“So, just like before, as long as we follow the terrain down to the lower areas, we’ll likely encounter rivers. This time it’s not for water, but for food. Whether it’s frozen or flowing, it’s good news for us.”

He was starving. From yesterday until now, the only source of energy intake had been those red berries, which were not enough to replenish Bi Fang’s consumed calories and physical strength!

However, this weather…

Bi Fang looked up at the sun in the sky, squinting slightly.