Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 94 The Deadly Poison Peach Seven!
“Naturally, it’s different from Little Pi.”

When Chen Nian saw the comments mentioning Lin Ling's F1 Bengal cat, Xiao Pi, she gave the camera a nostalgic smile.

"It's not easy to find cat lovers who still remember Little Pi!"

“But everyone needs to be clear about the difference.” He became serious: “Xiao Pi is an F1 generation Bengal cat, while the one we recorded is a native purebred leopard cat, a genuine Class II protected wild animal in China.”

Mentioning Xiao Pi, Chen Nian couldn't help but recall the message Lin Ling had sent her a couple of days ago.

Ever since Lin Qidong told Lin Ling that Chen Nian was in Xinlong, this "cat stationmaster" from Yunnan has been sending her messages of envy.

She asked Chen Nian that day when she would come to her place.

She also mentioned that she recently discovered many fresh wild feline footprints, which are very likely those of jungle cats.

(Jungle cat~)

"That guy is elusive; I've been staking out him for ages but haven't been able to catch a glimpse of him. I desperately need your help, Teacher Chen!"

In response, Chen Nian said she would definitely do it next time!
After all, the jungle cat was a wild cat species that he had always longed to visit.

National first-class protected animal!
Finding traces of jungle cats is truly something to celebrate.

You absolutely have to come!

The two made a formal agreement.

Chen Nian snapped out of his daze and saw that some people in the live chat wanted to see Xiao Pi. He immediately smiled and said, "There will be a chance."

"Once this documentary trip to Xinlong comes to a successful conclusion, the next stop will most likely be Yunnan! Not only will I be able to see Xiao Pi then, but I might also encounter more mysterious 'Western Yunnan Cat Visitors'!"

Thinking of the Cloud Cat, Jungle Cat, and other elves, Chen Nian's eyes were filled with anticipation.

The screen was immediately flooded with comments like "Yunnan! Charge!"

"Chen Nian, let's go!"

"coming!"

Chen Nian smiled and waved her hand: "Alright, fellow cat lovers, the Yunnan trip is still in the planning stages. For now, let's focus our attention on this vast and mysterious land of Xinlong! The exploration has only just begun!"

During their casual conversation, the group set off again.

Guided by local villagers, they followed a tributary of the Yalong River, venturing into higher altitudes and more remote, untouched areas.

As they ventured deeper, the occasional sight of tourists completely disappeared.

It seemed as if only their small team remained in the world.

The terrain became extremely rugged, the valley narrowed to a sliver of sky, and coniferous and broad-leaved trees grew mixed on both banks, the shrubs became increasingly dense, and the air became noticeably thinner.

Just as the team was struggling to climb a steep slope.

An unexpected situation has arisen!

Professor Wang, the bird ecologist in the group, suddenly stopped, leaning on a rock, his face pale, his breathing rapid, and his forehead covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.

I'm experiencing altitude sickness!
The accompanying companions immediately summoned Infinite Quantity.

"Stop! Rest where you are!" Infinite Quantity immediately shouted the order, his voice carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.

The accompanying doctor quickly stepped forward to check on Professor Wang's condition.

"Rapid heartbeat and low blood oxygen saturation are signs of mild altitude sickness caused by hypoxia."

The doctor made a quick assessment.

Then he took out an oxygen cylinder from his backpack and handed it to Professor Wang.

With the hissing sound of oxygen flowing, Professor Wang's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, and the color returned to his face.

"Phew, much better, thank you." He waved his hand and tried to stand up. "I'm fine now, let's keep going."

Lin Sen stepped forward to help: "Professor Wang, give me the bag."

"No need, no need." Professor Wang waved his hand firmly, with the stubbornness of an intellectual: "This weight is nothing with oxygen. I can't be the first one to hold everyone back."

Infinite Quantity stepped to the front of the line, his expression serious as he surveyed the crowd: "Professor Wang's situation serves as a reminder to everyone!"

"Altitude sickness has little to do with your usual physical condition! No matter how healthy you are, you'll have to accept it when you get here!"

"From now on, everyone must strictly abide by the rules: If you feel tired, stop and rest immediately! Don't push yourself! If your backpack is too heavy, say so and we'll share the load! Drink water in small sips several times a day!"

"Do you all still remember the high-altitude precautions I sent out before I left?"

"We remember!" everyone responded in unison, and the atmosphere became more solemn.

"Alright!" The infinitesimal looked up at the higher, cloud-shrouded mountain ridge, where an even greater challenge awaited.

"Adjust your breathing, control your rhythm, and keep going!"

After experiencing altitude sickness, the team's pace slowed significantly.

Everyone pays more attention to their body signals. On the plateau, sometimes just a few brisk steps can make you feel like you've run three kilometers.

As Professor Wang said, no one wants to be the team's 'weak link'.

When they got tired, they would rest and then continue walking when they were refreshed. The voices of discussion among them decreased significantly, leaving only heavy breathing and footsteps.

Fortunately, this magical land always manages to offer explorers comfort and surprises in a timely manner.

On a vast alpine meadow, Lin Sen's sharp eyes caught a stunning splash of red!

He quickly led Chen Nian and ran over.

After confirming that everything was correct, he immediately summoned everyone.

"Everyone, come and see!"

At the same time, Lin Sen excitedly said to Chen Nian's camera beside him, "Teacher Chen, this is another kind of 'Highland Flower Goddess' that I mentioned before."

"Red-flowered Meconopsis!"

“A Class II protected plant in China!” Everyone’s attention was instantly drawn to it.

There stood a graceful green meconopsis, its top adorned with a flower the size of a bowl. The petals were a deep, intense red, almost burning, like fine red silk. Against the backdrop of the lush green meadow and the azure sky, it exuded a captivating charm!
This is the first time that such rare wild flowers have been authentically recorded during the filming of this documentary!

Infinite Quantity immediately directed Gu Ying and Xia Qiyue to conduct a comprehensive filming.

The others also dispersed to see if there were any other discoveries nearby.

Lin Sen stayed at the red flower and green velvet pole to help with the filming.

Chen Nian then wandered around the neighborhood by herself.

As he passed the edge of a sparse coniferous forest, he caught a glimpse of a cluster of delicate pink flowers swaying gently in the breeze under a fir tree.

Something moved in his heart.

I immediately recalled a special plant that Lin Sen had mentioned.

But he wasn't sure, so he immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and used a summoning spell.

"Lin Sen! Something's been found in the woods! Come quick!"

Lin Sen, who had just finished explaining the red-flowered Meconopsis to the camera, immediately ran over after hearing the call.

Even though it was only a few hundred meters, he was panting heavily as if he had participated in a marathon.

However, when Lin Sen arrived at the edge of the woods and saw clearly what Chen Nian was pointing to, his weariness was instantly replaced by shock:

"Tao'er Qi?!"

He turned his head sharply, staring nervously at Chen Nian: "Old Chen! You haven't touched it, have you?"

"Of course I didn't touch it."

After realizing she hadn't made a mistake, Chen Nian waved her hands repeatedly: "Didn't you mention to me that Tao'erqi is poisonous?"

"And it's also in Brother Liang's notes."

Do not touch any unidentified plants or animals.

"That's fine, that's fine!"

"Although touching Tao'erqi directly won't cause poisoning, it's still better to be cautious!"

Lin Sen breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest, still shaken.

Then, he quickly called Gu Ying over via walkie-talkie, his tone excited.

"Professor Gu! Could you please bring your equipment over? Professor Chen has found another treasure! It's thorny—a Class II protected plant, *Prunus persica*!"

Gu Ying and the others rushed over upon hearing the news.

Lin Sen pointed to the delicate, seemingly harmless little pink flower and explained with an unusually serious expression, "This is Peach Seven."

"Its roots and unripe fruits contain a highly toxic component—podophyllotoxin. Ingestion can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, and in severe cases, damage to the nervous system or even multiple organ failure! Please keep your distance! Only observe from afar, do not handle!"

"hiss--"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped slightly.

Who would have thought that such a beautiful and lovely flower on this pristine plateau could harbor such a deadly threat?
This undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for everyone, inspiring a profound sense of awe for nature.

Besides the precious plants, several zoologists also discovered fresh hoof prints of blue sheep, nests of snowbirds, and even caught a glimpse of a wary Tibetan fox through a high-powered telescope!

After seeing the real Tibetan fox's face, Chen Nian secretly complained to the live stream camera:
"Yeah, he really does look a lot like Brother Liang!"

The infinitesimal quantity that passed by: "."

With the accumulating material, after comprehensive evaluation, Infinite Quantity decided to make this ecologically diverse area the first permanent filming location for the documentary.

The team will be stationed here for several days.

To make a more systematic and in-depth record of the surrounding environment.

Chen Nian was naturally not idle either.

For the past two days, he has been focusing his attention on an area near a stream, where there are jagged rocks, interspersed bushes, and complex terrain.

After several days of careful observation, Chen Nian discovered a 'beast path' among them.

It winds its way from deep within the bushes to the stream.

A trail is a path formed by wild animals trampling through the grass.

Although it is still impossible to determine which animal left it.

But this is undoubtedly an important clue!

Therefore, after discussing with Gu Ying and the senior zoologists in the team, Chen Nian deployed multiple infrared cameras at key points in the area, such as the intersection of animal trails, watering spots by the stream, and below high rocky points, waiting expectantly for the target to appear.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the busy recording, waiting, and analysis.

For three consecutive days, the infrared camera worked faithfully, but the images it captured were mostly of plateau pikas peeking out of their burrows, blood pheasants or white-eared pheasants strolling in the forest, and hog badgers searching for food by the stream at night.

It vividly demonstrates the thriving food chain foundation of this place.

But they didn't even see a trace of the wild cats they wanted to photograph.

Chen Nian was not discouraged.

He summarized and analyzed all the clues he had found in the vicinity over the past few days, and then moved three of the infrared cameras upstream along the stream to several new locations that were more remote and had denser vegetation.

And it was on the eve of the team's break camp and move on to the next area.

Finally, the camera furthest from the camp captured clear, complete footage of the feline activity!

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