American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 55 The Four-Player Final Round

The fifth episode takes place around day thirty-five to forty-seven, when the contestants were struggling to survive alone in the wilderness.

All the remaining players went through the initial adaptation and shelter-building process, and survived by virtue of their respective strengths.

Now, a stable supply and reserves of food has become the most severe core challenge facing all the contestants!

Only four players remain on the field!

In the footage, the experienced Clay Jenkins still displayed his unparalleled consistency.

Although more than half of the meat from the black-tailed deer hunted more than 20 days ago has already been consumed.

But thanks to his superb fishing skills, he occasionally catches a few decent-sized pike, adding fresh protein to his diet.

In the photos, he calmly processes his catch or methodically arranges his hunting gear in a warm and sturdy wooden shelter.

His composed demeanor, as if he had everything under control, had already convinced countless North American viewers that he was destined to be the champion of this season.

Among the other contestants who are still struggling to persevere.

Veteran Ron unexpectedly discovered a patch of lush wild allium plants, which temporarily alleviated his food shortage problem.

Meanwhile, Inuit huntress Kayla has become a "top rat catcher"! It is estimated that she catches an average of two small rats every day.

Although each harvest was extremely limited, it was enough for her to barely maintain a basic standard of survival.

However, not everyone can withstand the relentless erosion of time and the relentless erosion of hunger.

On the thirty-ninth day of the program, Bill, a lumberjack who had been struggling and relied mainly on collecting small amounts of plant fruits and roots to survive, was on the show.

He admitted on camera that he had not been able to get protein for several days and that his body and mind were on the verge of collapse.

In the end, he admitted, like a tough guy, that he simply couldn't bear the hunger. He wasn't homesick, and his mental state was normal; he had simply succumbed to hunger.

He reluctantly pressed the yellow SOS button, becoming yet another contestant to leave the stage in disappointment.

Just as the audience was lamenting Bill's departure and increasingly feeling that Clay's championship throne was firmly in place.

The show's editing team suddenly focused the camera on Lin Yu-an and deliberately created a tense and worrying atmosphere through a series of shots.

In the scene, Lin Yu-an sits looking somewhat tired at the entrance of the stone shelter, the afterglow of the setting sun casting a long shadow of him.

He spoke to the camera, his voice much lower than usual: "Guys, it seems our luck has run out these past few days. The traps we set up haven't yielded any decent results."

"Fish in the streams are becoming increasingly difficult to catch, and although we still have food reserves, they are being consumed rapidly."

"If... if I can't find a new source of food, I might... really have to face some very difficult choices."

The camera then quickly switched to several shots of his slightly dejected back as he walked away from the empty trap.

And the scene of him recounting his past by the fireplace at night.

This series of suggestive foreshadowing instantly put all viewers who were following Lin Yu'an on the edge of their seats.

Especially for fans in China watching on Bilibili, the barrage of comments almost flooded the screen:
【No way?! Is Brother An about to break down?】

[Please don't! Brother! You're our hope! Hang in there!]

[Ango's background. Human traffickers deserve a terrible death! Support equal punishment for buying and selling!]

[+1 upstairs]

[Add 2 upstairs]

[+10086 upstairs]

[Do you think this is just the calm before Ange explodes? He might take down a bear in the next second!]

[Oh no, oh no! Is our proud "infrastructure-building" strategy really going to be defeated by pure hunting brute force?]

Those North American viewers who had previously been skeptical of Lin Yu-an, believing he focused too much on the comfort of the shelter and neglected the core survival element of 'food', were now facing a different challenge.

At this moment, they are also expressing their foresight on various forums and social media.

"Bro, I told you, this kind of approach won't work in real long-term survival; food is the only thing that matters!"

"His luck has run out. Without those initial 'unexpected gains,' he'll be heading home to find his mother immediately! Hahaha!"

"What a pity. I thought he could bring us some different surprises. It seems he is still too young."

However, just when everyone thought Lin Yu'an was about to fall into an unprecedented predicament, and might even become the next person to withdraw from the competition.

The program's narrative pace, however, was like a rollercoaster ride, culminating in a jaw-dropping and astonishing reversal!

The scene shifts, and Lin Yu'an notices deer hoof prints during an exploration!

Next, he risked paddling a canoe to the island, relying on his ability to track subtle traces.

He successfully tracked down a huge male mule deer and hit the target with his 50-pound American hunting bow!

What followed was even more thrilling for all the viewers!
Lin Yu'an followed the trail of blood and deer tracks, and finally found the huge prey in a dense forest!
Lin Yu-an used a unique Chinese carrying pole to transport the heavily cut venison back to the "Pioneer".

And on the way back, we were lucky enough to discover a large patch of wild onions!
The entire audience of "Living Alone in the Wild," whether in North America or China, finally dares to speak out!

The comments and bullet screen on Bilibili instantly shifted from worry and anxiety to an overwhelming wave of amazement, jubilation, and the thrill of "slapping the haters in the face!"

[Holy crap!!! (Countless exclamation marks flooded the screen)]

[Kill! Kill! Kill! Brother An is awesome, his voice cracks!!!]

[Holy crap! Who just said Brother An wasn't good enough? Come on, let me slap your face a couple of times!]

[Translate this, what the hell do you mean by "surprise"?! Haters, translate this, what the hell do you mean by "surprise"?!]

【Hey, the surprise is I'll give you a million dollars to participate in a wilderness survival show, to boost my ratings! Got it?】

[My lord, please translate. Please translate!]

[The surprise is that in thirty days, we'll give you a million dollars, hunt a deer, gather scallions, eat hotpot, sing songs, win the championship, and even extend the legs of his ratings!]

Brother, this was a surprise! I'm willing to wait thirty days for you!

[Hahaha! This is hilarious! One second I was worried about An Ge's food rations, the next second he's eating a Manchu Han Imperial Feast!]

[This luck came at just the right time! It's practically like the show's producers gave them an official cheat code!]

[And that carrying pole! The wisdom passed down from our ancestors! Shining brightly in the wilderness of a foreign land! So proud!]

[To the person upstairs, please get this straight: the carrying pole has been an intangible cultural heritage of South Korea since ancient times!]

[A ten-year veteran fan here uninvited! I declare that Lin Yu-an is the sole champion of this season! Not a dubious champion! No arguments accepted!]

[Didn't you all see it? Koreans are stealing here?]

[What happened to those who made those sarcastic remarks? Did they all fall silent? Or did they get slapped in the face and go off to lick corpses for sustenance?]

North American audiences were equally stunned by Lin Yu-an's amazing performance, and the sentiment on social media and forums shifted instantly.

(My God! I can't believe what I'm seeing! It's incredible!)
(Fu*k! He actually hunted a deer! And then used that...that 'Chinese carrying pole' to transport the entire 130-pound trophy away in one go?)
(I must admit, this guy is a lucky beast! He even found wild onions? Unbelievable luck!)
(Okay, Clay is facing a very, very strong challenger now! This season is getting even more exciting!)
Of course, the show didn't end the suspense there.

At the end of the fourth episode, the camera once again focused on the ever-composed Clay Jenkins.

The large fishing nets that Clay had carefully set up along the lake also began to work steadily and consistently.

In just one week, he caught a full twelve huge pike from the icy Chirko Lake!

He took large, shimmering silver fish, each over half a meter long, from the fishing net and piled them up next to his sturdy wooden shelter, creating a truly spectacular scene.

Facing the camera, Clay calmly stated, "A stable food source is key to long-term survival. This lake is generous. Thank you, nature."

The airing of the fourth episode undoubtedly propelled the ratings and global discussion surrounding "Solo in the Wild: Grizzly Mountain" to an unprecedented climax.

Lin Yu-an completely changed many viewers' preconceived notions of him with a stunning hunt and an unexpectedly rich discovery.

It also served as a strong rebuttal to those who had previously questioned its "shelter-first" survival philosophy.

Klay, on the other hand, demonstrated his formidable strength as a top contender for the championship once again with his consistent and efficient food acquisition ability.

This has filled all viewers with endless anticipation and imagination for the upcoming episodes.

As winter approaches, a battle for supremacy is unfolding in the final rounds!
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(With the increasing number of readers recently, I will address the core controversial issues of this book in this chapter.)
(This book is called American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness, and is scheduled to be released on July 1st, in order to avoid it not meeting your expectations after release.)
Q: Opinions on cheat codes are polarized. One side believes that cheating is not allowed, while the other side thinks that it's ridiculous not to cheat.

A: The cheat system will run throughout the entire book, rather than serving a specific volume. Therefore, in the Wilderness arc, the cheat system will be in a semi-open state, which is in line with my expectations.

Q: The main character's personality is flawed, weak, and unlikable.

A: In my mind, the protagonist's final character traits are: humble, brave, upright, kind, decisive in killing, and stronger when facing stronger opponents.

Q: The main character is just rambling on and on without any audience feedback, so why not do a live stream?

A: This clearly states that the book will not use live streaming as its main structure, but will only describe it appropriately.

Q: How should I write about my future plans?

A: After the wilderness episode, the story will continue to focus on hunting, and the author will also participate in other wilderness-themed variety shows, interspersed with American daily life such as American muscle cars, extreme sports, etc.

Q: What does "single female lead, multiple female supporting characters" mean?
A: Literally, this is for those who prefer pure romance only!! There's only one main heroine, but there will be supporting female characters. Just think of it as a harem story. The protagonist in his past life was simply unable to overcome the psychological trauma of losing the heroine. He also had other girlfriends, but the heroine is the most important one. To reiterate, the protagonist is not a pure romance warrior!

Q: What's the most enjoyable part of this book?

A: You can take a look at the synopsis; it contains most of the exciting parts of the book. As for the rest, it depends on the writing style.

Q: With this cheat code, why not go smuggling and make a fortune?

A: Let me make this clear: this book will use a cheat-like ability to smuggle some things, but it will absolutely not touch any drugs or similar items. Isn't being a top streamer more profitable than smuggling? And the risk is much lower. Do you really think you can get away unscathed after touching some cakes? The protagonist of this book just wants to live a peaceful life; it's an American slice-of-life story, not a thrilling, action-packed tale of running for your life.

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If you feel this doesn't align with your aesthetic values, you can unbookmark this book and set the author as unlikable.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the readers who have made it this far! If you feel that this book aligns with your aesthetics and values, then we are kindred spirits, and you are welcome to bookmark it and continue reading! I promise you won't be disappointed.

(End of this chapter)