Chapter 56: It’s Just Over There

In the city, when faced with a blizzard, one can simply hide in their home, warm and cozy. But in the wilderness, facing strong winds, heavy snow, and low temperatures, it’s undoubtedly deadly. The howling wind, the freezing weather, and the relentless snow could potentially cause avalanches, all of which pose life-threatening dangers to Bi Fang.

Looking at Bi Fang, who was still live-streaming from the snow cave, the viewers on the other side of the screen couldn’t help feeling chilly, as if the blizzard was hitting their faces. “If the blizzard comes while you’re in the tent, we must shake the tent to prevent it from collapsing under the weight of the snow, and also make sure that the vent is not blocked by the snow. There have been cases where people suffocated to death in tents or snow caves when the entrances and vents were blocked by snow.”

“Once buried, remember to stay calm. The more you panic, the faster your heart beats, which will only increase your oxygen consumption. So don’t get anxious.” Bi Fang, holding the drone in his arms, was lying in the snow cave, shouting at the shaking camera.

The wind outside was too strong. Although the system’s drone should be able to withstand it, it’s hard to explain how a drone could resist wind speeds of over 80 kilometers per hour.

“Now, I’ll demonstrate to you all how to survive and save yourself when buried in snow!”

The viewers in the live-streaming room all thought Bi Fang was crazy upon hearing this. It wasn’t that they didn’t believe him, but the idea of being buried alive was just too terrifying. Many people found it difficult to breathe just hearing the word.

Is it really that horrifying to be buried in snow? Are there very few survivors from avalanches? They were all worried for Bi Fang while he was already shoveling snow around him, burying himself completely. The flying snowflakes quickly accumulated, covering him completely in a short time.

Immediately, everything turned pitch black, and the drone automatically switched to night mode. ‘It’s too enclosed; I’m already struggling to breathe (angry).’ ‘I suddenly feel panicked.’ ‘How do you even climb out?’

Underneath the snow, Bi Fang was also struggling for breath due to the pressure from the snow. With every passing moment, the thickness of the snow on top of him increased under the influence of the blizzard. It was like being covered with layer upon layer of thick blankets, warm but suffocating. In a short time, breathing became difficult.

Speaking softly to the camera, Bi Fang explained, “As you can see, after being buried alive, it’s impossible to determine the direction. Moreover, if you are buried upside down, it’s even harder due to the blood rushing to your head. So, to identify the direction, we need to rely on something: gravity.”

“Gravity always pulls us vertically downward. This is the key to escaping. When we can’t determine the direction, we can use the direction of our saliva droplets.”

“Normally, if you’re buried, it’s pitch black, and you can’t see anything, so a compass won’t be of any use. At this point, you just need to open your mouth, wait for the saliva to flow out, and then determine the direction.”

As he spoke, Bi Fang opened his mouth, but after a while, he still didn’t feel any liquid dripping out, and he knew that the correct direction was right in front of him.

His face turning red due to the pressure, Bi Fang did not hesitate and began digging forward. “Since there’s limited space, we can’t stretch our bodies, so we can only dig the snow like we’re swimming, moving snow from the front to the back. This requires great skill.”

Bi Fang slowly moved the snow, his rapid breathing and intense movement increasing his oxygen consumption. However, despite struggling, he couldn’t get enough air.

“Generally, if a person buried in snow is found within 15 minutes, their survival rate is up to 90%. This is considered the golden window of time.”

“After 45 minutes, the survival rate drops to 20-30%. Since we are actively trying to survive and our physical exertion is higher, we need to act quickly, or else we may not have enough oxygen. If we pass out from lack of oxygen, we’ll never make it back to the surface.”

In the dark environment, the viewers could only see Bi Fang moving snow with a strange posture, while occasionally twisting his body to fill the snow behind him.

Fortunately, despite the snow covering up quickly, Bi Fang’s previously dug hole was not too deep. He had only dug about a meter before feeling a lot more relaxed.

Not long after, both his hands reached the surface, and slowly, like pulling out a radish, he emerged completely and successfully escaped!

Amazing! This is real grit!

He couldn’t be stopped; this is what you call a survival master!

A master indeed!

He’s seriously awesome!

Mu Wang sent a gift of 3 yachts to the streamer – can we go skiing together in the Alps next time?

Peterpi donated 66 large bones to the streamer—Lord Fang, from now on, you’re my big brother, dear big brother!

Nananana donated a spaceship to the streamer—I never thought I would ever tip another streamer, let alone twice!

Bi Fang returned to the ground, took deep breaths, shook off the snow accumulated on his legs, and lay down again, looking at the blizzard-ravaged sky, laughing.

“The snow is really heavy; I reckon it’ll take quite a few hours to stop completely. So, we’ll have to lie down here for a while. I think we’ll face a boring time ahead, so maybe you guys could leave and do something else in the meantime.”

Suddenly becoming a salted fish…

What a sudden change in style.

Humans are so tiny in front of nature.

When the snow stops, give me a kick.

It’s the first time I’ve seen a streamer encourage people to leave; such a refreshing change in the live-streaming world!

“However, wind is a convection medium. Although we temporarily hid in the snow cave, blocking most of the heat convection and slowing down heat loss, the lack of warm air replenishment after a long time is dangerous. It’s like boiling a frog in warm water—a perceptual illusion. By the time you feel cold, you often don’t have enough stamina to maintain normal physiological and metabolic functions, and you might be unable to walk out of the snow cave.”

“So, we have to do some activities to warm up our bodies.”

Inside the snow cave, Bi Fang did push-ups with his hands supporting him in order to generate heat through the consumption of energy.

The wind carried the snow with it, and a tiny figure could be seen underneath the dark sky, doing push-ups to keep warm in the blizzard.

This scene seems so eerie.

Yeah, the environment is scary. Aren’t you afraid, Lord Fang?

“Haha, of course I am,” Bi Fang said, panting with a smile.

“After all, humans are social creatures. Being alone in the wilderness makes everything inconvenient and prone to unexpected accidents. That’s why I emphasized the importance of an optimistic attitude when I first started streaming.”

“When you’re scared, think about your friends and family, imagine the delicious meal and new games you’ll enjoy once you’ve survived. But fortunately, I have all of you to chat with, so it’s not too lonely.”

Now I feel embarrassed to leave…

Hahaha, same here. I can’t bear to leave Lord Fang when I think about how much he needs me.

Is that what you call a need? You’re just greedy for Lord Fang’s stream!

A big meal and games? It’s obvious that Lord Fang doesn’t have a girlfriend (sarcastic).

Just as everyone was joking around, Bi Fang suddenly stopped moving, sat up in the snow cave, and perked up his ears.

He thought he had heard something different amidst the sobbing sound of the wind just now.

Bi Fang asked, doubting himself, “Did you guys hear anything?”

No, we didn’t hear anything.

With the wind so strong, how can you even hear anything?

Don’t scare me, Lord Fang. The wind sounds like a ghost crying, and I have a weak heart.

How could that be? We are the successors of Marxism and don’t believe in such things in the first place.

“But I think I heard a sound coming from over there.”

Bi Fang turned his head to the side and pointed in the direction he thought he heard the sound.

The winds, carrying the snow, swept horizontally across the air.

Amidst the pitch-black forest, all that remained were the sobbing sounds of the wind as if the previous sound never existed and was just an illusion caused by the wind.