Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness-Chapter 597 - 594: Occupying a Big Pit

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I’ll take a two-in-one spot.

Finish editing before 2 a.m.

Can go to bed early.

"Hehehe, see, it’s right here."

Bi Fang crouched down, not approaching rashly, and pointed with the tree stick in his hand at a patch of grass not far away. Being close to the creek, the grass was growing very lush, all taller than the knees, and if you didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to spot indeed.

"The color of this critter can vary greatly depending on the region. Generally speaking, those found in the south have lighter green colors that blend well with the grass, making them difficult to distinguish. The ones found in the north are darker with more black spots."

Many viewers felt scared. If they hadn’t noticed it and stepped on it, wouldn’t they be done for?

[Holy cow, that’s so hidden?]

[So bright though]

In the grass, the Tiger-striped Neck Groove Snake was also entirely green with black spots, hiding beside the lush water plants. A casual glance wouldn’t reveal it, but the orange-red color of its neck was exceptionally vivid, adding an element of danger.

At the moment, the venomous snake hadn’t noticed Bi Fang and lay motionless in the grass.

Bi Fang lowered his voice, "Although it’s not the deadliest snake, the power of the Tiger-striped Neck Groove Snake is not to be underestimated. It has a record of killing people in Huaxia and Japan."

[The Banded krait is known to have the lowest fatality rate of venomous snakes; where did you get that ’most deadly’ notion?]

[Just got into the live stream? Didn’t we talk about this earlier? Because its fangs don’t work well, whether the injection is successful is a matter of chance]

[You wouldn’t dare bet; this thing’s venom is quite potent. If bitten, you can’t be sure if it’s a dry bite or if less venom was injected. So when you see it, keep your distance]

[Someone says it’s mildly poisonous [smile] I remember a neighbor got bitten as a child, and one of his legs was so badly damaged it was scary]

[If you encounter the Tiger-striped Neck Groove or the Red-necked Groove, I advise you to run fast. Its antivenom has no commercial value, which means it’s not available on the market. In other words, if you’re bitten and poisoned, there’s no antivenom you can take (dog’s head)]

"The venom delivery efficiency of the Tiger-striped Neck Groove Snake is very poor; it bites and injects venom through grooved rear fangs, which is quite difficult. Sometimes there are no symptoms after a bite, so it’s easy to mistake it for a non-venomous snake."

"A few years ago, this snake was universally considered to be only mildly poisonous. It was only determined to be highly venomous in recent years. However, it’s still a good idea for most people to give it a wide berth."

Many viewers nodded their heads, as many of them had seen these snakes in rural areas.

Unfortunately, at the time, they didn’t know these were highly venomous snakes, and only now, after listening to Bi Fang’s explanation, did they have their aha moment.

It’s not that it’s non-poisonous; it’s highly poisonous, just unable to deliver its venom efficiently.

What a waste of such a deadly weapon.

Bi Fang observed his surroundings and slowly approached the Banded krait. Before he even took action, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he stopped in his tracks, pointing his stick toward the other side of the creek, "Hey, look over there, there’s another one!"

Following the tree stick, the drone quickly moved closer to the opposite bank, revealing another flash of vivid orange.

Aha!

The second Tiger-striped Neck Groove!

Alright then, two active ones!

Not only that, but Bi Fang also pointed to a small clump of grass next to the opposite bank, "Lucky day, a double find, Water Hemlock is here too."

Water Hemlock swayed slowly beside the creek. At first glance, it looked rather similar to a dandelion, with a long stem and a puff of white flowers, only flatter.

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"Water Hemlock is poisonous to all kinds of livestock and humans alike, with similar symptoms. The toxin acts directly on the central nervous system, causing severe convulsions, respiratory failure, and eventually death. A dose of 0.2~0.5% of body weight for sheep, 0.1% for cattle, and 0.5% for horses can be lethal."

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[Wait a minute, a cow weighs hundreds of pounds, so one-thousandth of that is still quite a lot, right?]

[One pound is five hundred grams, so fifty grams?]

[An egg weighs about fifty grams? Put an egg on the arrowhead?]

"Yes, although it’s only one-thousandth, it’s still a considerable amount, which is why I prefer biological toxins. However, the paralytic effect is sufficient, and plant toxins have one advantage—they can be extracted."

"Animal venom is very potent, but it’s often made up of proteins, which are synthesized in the body and denature when heated. You can ingest them without any effect, but most plant toxins are molecular, not protein-based, so their chemical properties don’t change easily with heat, making them extractable."

As Bi Fang explained, he approached the Banded Krait.

Snakes are actually not difficult to catch, especially for veterans. To an experienced person, they are essentially nothing more than spicy strips.

Most snakes are even afraid of humans. When Bi Fang encountered them, his first concern was whether they would escape, not whether he would be bitten.

Master Fang skillfully caught one of the snakes without much trouble, but unfortunately, the other seemed to sense danger and disappeared into the underbrush before Bi Fang could get to it.

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Bi Fang shrugged and didn’t mind, "It seems they might be a male and a female. The breeding season for the Tiger-striped Neck Groove Snake is in May and June. Now it’s a bit late."

The Tiger-striped Neck Groove Snake, with its throat grasped, coiled around Bi Fang’s forearm, its tail tip quivering incessantly as if to vent its dissatisfaction, but this didn’t change the reality.

Bi Fang bent forward, holding the Tree Stick in hand, "Ideally, to obtain venom from a venomous snake, it’s best to catch it alive. Dead ones work too, but not for the Banded Krait."

"First, this guy’s population isn’t exactly rare; it’s one of the most numerous and widely distributed snake species in Huaxia, second only to the Viper. Second, as I’ve mentioned before, they lack venom glands, so it’s not easy to squeeze out the venom directly."

[Banded Krait: Are you being polite?]

[Thank you very much.]

[Hahaha, Old Fang saying that is too funny.]

[Boss Fang: Because I already have a Banded Krait, for the time being... oh, sorry, I still want your life.]

"The Banded Krait’s venom gland is not connected to the fangs through a duct, but look, there is a raised neck gland on the back of the snake’s neck where the venom is stored."

Bi Fang pressed the Banded Krait against a stone, firmly holding the snake’s head down with the back of a dagger. The snake’s body twisted even more violently, and the audience could clearly see a bump on the snake’s neck through his fingers, clearly visible only when it struggled.

Having identified the target, Bi Fang made his cut, removing the snake’s head and then slicing along the raised line on the neck.

"The venom sacs of snakes are quite fragile, so be careful when cutting. Make sure you don’t cut your own hand; otherwise, it could be troublesome if the venom gets into your bloodstream."

Although the snake’s head had been cut off, its body still twitched reflexively, making Bi Fang’s task somewhat more difficult.

However, it didn’t hinder him. He cut through the snake’s skin and muscle layers, and a thin white membrane appeared. Bi Fang, his finger covered in snake blood, hooked it out and carefully peeled it back, ultimately pulling out a small pouch.

Bi Fang’s face showed delight, "Look, this is the venom sac. It’s actually quite resilient. I used to just throw it away, but now it’s the first time I’m going to use it."

The venom sac wasn’t a small pouch in the conventional sense but rather flat and elongated, almost looking...

[Why does it feel like a miniaturized sheath (Dog’s head)?]

[+1]

Bi Fang paused, suddenly at a loss for words.

He looked at the white venom sac in his hand and suddenly felt a chill, coughing twice, "Cough, cough, it’s all psychological, don’t think too much, we are a civilized live broadcast room."

Interrupting the audience’s speculation, Bi Fang clamped the venom sac and placed it directly into the water bottle before rushing to the other side of the stream to collect water hemlock.

It was only upon closer inspection that everyone realized, this plant, from afar resembled a dandelion, but up close it was more akin to water celery, almost identical!

"Isn’t this water celery?"

"Damn, I eat this often, am I going to die, wuu wuu wuu"

"If you can comment here, it means you’re fine..."

Bi Fang said, "Water celery and water hemlock do look very similar, even their names are almost identical, but the difference is that the stems of hemlock are covered with a fine layer of white fuzz, making them look fluffy and feel prickly to the touch, while the stems of water celery are fuzz-free and smooth, which is the most obvious distinction between the two."

Gently brushing along the stem of the water hemlock, the tiny barbs became more noticeable as they piled up.

"During this season, a lot of wild plants grow, leading to numerous cases of poisoning due to mistaken plant ingestion," Bi Fang crushed the fuzz in his hand.

"Last year in Guangdong, Zhang Chunliang, the captain of the Qianzhen Mountain Rescue Team’s search and rescue squad, organized a training event that met with an accident, where 3 team members were poisoned by eating wild plants. Although Zhang Chunliang, as the captain, sadly died, the other two were fine after being treated at the hospital post descent."

"This was no ordinary hiker, but the captain of the search and rescue squad, who had faced many complex outdoor accidents and was one of the main founders of the Qianzhen Mountain Rescue Team, truly an experienced veteran of the mountains, yet he was victimized by the same mistake."

"According to the investigation by local police, it was believed that Zhang Chunliang’s death was caused by mistakenly consuming water hemlock."

"After showing symptoms of poisoning himself, Zhang Chunliang still tried to aid the other two poisoned team members, which accelerated the onset of toxicity and missed the optimal window for treatment."

Hiss.

The audience drew in a sharp breath of air.

If even a rescue team captain could be fooled, how similar could they be?

"To end up... tragically like this while striving for wilderness survival... it’s indescribably bizarre."

"He was still trying to save others even though he was poisoned, that’s very dedicated of him."

"Rest in peace."

"Old Fang should be the one to lead the team (Dog’s head)."

"Wild plants can have different characteristics in different regions. Before consuming and harvesting wild plants, one should conduct a lot of research concerning the particular area and definitely consult local people with rich experience."

A large quantity of water hemlock was uprooted.

Though it only seemed like a small patch of a few square meters, mixed with various other weeds, at least several kilograms could be collected.

After gathering a bundle, Bi Fang began the extraction process.

"Extracting hemlock toxin isn’t difficult. If you find it bothersome, you can just pick a piece off, then smear the juice onto a weapon. The whole plant of water hemlock is poisonous, so you can use any part, although the flowers are the most toxic. However, I recommend using the tuber and stems, as they have more liquid and are easier to apply."

"If you don’t mind the extra effort, you can collect more, crush it all, add water, and start boiling. Skim off the waste material and keep steaming until it crystallizes."

Gathering a small bunch of water hemlock around him, Bi Fang set up distilling equipment right there on the riverbank.

It was simple—a plastic bottle and a fire were all that was needed, which also conveniently served to solve the issue of lunch.

Skewering snake meat with sticks, Bi Fang found a flat stone, placed some of the collected water hemlock on it, and then crushed it with a rock. He then stuffed the crushed plant into a cut-open mineral water bottle, scooped some stream water into it, and began heating it up.

"Most mineral water bottles have a melting point that is higher than the boiling point of water, so you don’t need to worry about the bottle melting."

Once the stream water boiled, Bi Fang removed the residue and then added another batch of water hemlock.

"Be careful, the water’s poisoned now! Don’t drink it thinking it’s pure water! If you have any wounds on your body, don’t let this water touch them!"

Bi Fang’s words were stern; this was no laughing matter.

"It can paralyze the motor nerves and suppress the medullary centers. The toxic dose for humans is 30 to 60 milligrams, while the lethal dose is 120 to 150 milligrams, capable of causing death within minutes."

"Heating can reduce the toxicity to some extent, but only slightly, and the loss during our distillation process is within an acceptable range."

At the moment, it’s about concentrating a part of it, but there will be some loss in the process of concentrating the toxicity. However, compared to the overall amount, the toxicity is still stronger, so we must be extremely careful."

This is the biggest difference between plant toxins and animal toxins; they are not easily denatured and deactivated by high temperatures.

By the time everything had been refined, Bi Fang had also finished his lunch.

Now, he had acquired two potent toxins: concentrated hemlock toxin and the venom of the Banded krait, both highly toxic!

He had also crafted two wooden darts.

"The Flint Stone darts coated with a limited amount of venom are one option, but we can choose the wooden ones, and later carve small notches in the spearhead. Although not as sharp and sturdy as Flint Stone, they can retain more venom and become a poison spear!"

Unlike Flint Stone, a poison spear does not pursue lethality; as long as it can break the skin, it is successful!

The tens of millions of viewers in the live broadcast became excited, as everything was finally completed.

[Congratulations Master Fang on unlocking the achievement: The Deadly Poison Master]

[Awesome, really awesome, go and wreak havoc now]

[Feels like the Indian people using poison dart frogs to make blow darts]

[Shocking, tens of millions witnessing the making of poison live, is this a twist of humanity or the degeneration of morality?]

[iWitness gifted the host a spacecraft *1 —— Go for it, hurry, snatch the first place throne]

With a sharp blade in hand, a killing intent arose within him.

Bi Fang was eager to try and spared no effort in searching for the tracks of the Black Bear.

Two thirty-eight in the afternoon.

A brown shadow appeared before everyone, enormously large, startling the Shuiyou.

[Damn, that’s a big Black Bear]

[It’s at least two meters, right? Body length?]

[Who’s in first place now? How many points?]

[That Yōki Hunter called Sato, he took down a 1.2-meter just matured one last night, 19.7 points!]

[Can a Black Bear grow that big?]

The massive body loomed on the ground, seemingly digging at something. The large bear didn’t seem to notice Bi Fang approaching, but when it lifted its head, the Shuiyou were surprised to find that there were no white patches on its chest.

"The body colors of Brown Bears and Black Bears differ only slightly; it’s not that Brown Bears are necessarily brown. The way to tell the difference between the two is not by the color of the fur, but by checking for the presence of a white crescent stripe on the chest."

The words previously spoken by Bi Fang echoed in their ears, and the Shuiyou suddenly realized.

This was not a Black Bear at all.

It was a Brown Bear!