"This wooden stake..."
Bei Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing the magnified image of a wooden stake on the screen.
The wood, soaked by the rain, was a deeper color than ordinary bark.
With only two holes drilled, it was the kind of thing the viewers would normally pay no attention to.
But after Bei Ye pointed it out, they examined it closely and found nothing.
"What's going on? Bei Ye, what did you see? Don't play coy!"
"Is there anything special about this wooden stake? It's strange, can someone explain?"
"I don't believe this streamer can make anything. If he can really start a fire, I'll eat my own shit!"
"The one above, I think you're just here for free food and drinks."
The viewers' bullet comments gradually drifted off-topic.
In the studio, Bei Ye was still intently observing the stake.
Lele noticed the diversion in the comments, and her polite smile stiffened slightly as she proactively asked,
"Bei Ye, did you figure something out?"
"I actually forgot about this method. This Jiang Fan... he should be able to successfully start a fire."
Bei Ye's words drew everyone's attention.
The viewers quickly flocked to watch, and Lele also looked at Bei Ye, her eyes showing a look of 'please explain.'
Her expression amused Bei Ye, and he decided not to keep them in suspense, explaining.
"Although the outside of this stake is wet, the inside is dry. It's hollow in the middle, with a passage on the side, similar to the stove your Dragon Country people use."
"As long as there's a spark, it will increase the success rate of starting a fire."
Bei Ye's explanation was concise, and Lele could easily understand it.
Precisely because she understood, looking at the unassuming wooden stake on the screen, she was silent for a moment, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Although the principle sounds simple, only a few people can truly master this knowledge."
"From this point, we can see that contestant number 66 is very skilled in wilderness survival."
As if to confirm their words.
As Jiang Fan rapidly pulled the wooden stick, friction generated heat.
A wisp of white smoke rose from the wood shavings at his feet.
In just half an hour, there was already progress.
Noticing the wisp of smoke, Jiang Fan didn't relax. Instead, he focused his attention and increased the effort, making the wooden stick rotate even faster.
The skill [Fire Starting Mastery] that appeared in his mind was almost an encyclopedia of fire-starting throughout human history.
Even though he had mastered this essential skill in his previous life, the addition of this skill made his technique even more refined.
The skill, while not allowing him to conjure flames in a second, enabled him to start fires more scientifically and quickly.
It turned out that different stages of friction fire-starting required different forces and angles.
Based on the state of the smoldering wood shavings, he could determine whether to make adjustments.
Another half hour passed, and it was past mid-morning.
A barely discernible red finally appeared in the wood shavings.
Fire successfully started!
[Congratulations to the host for completing the [First Fire] achievement.]
[Reward: 10 Survival Points, Talent [Bullseye].]
Hearing the system's voice, he didn't hesitate.
He picked up the ignited wood shavings and carefully fed them into the side of the stake.
He placed the dry wooden stick used for friction on top and blew a breath from the side.
The flame, a symbol of life, suddenly appeared.
This scene was precisely captured by the camera and broadcast on the screen, becoming undeniable fact.
In the studio, seeing that small flame, Lele exclaimed and covered her mouth.
"It really worked!!!"
"That's amazing!"
Her words were like a pebble dropped on a lake, creating ripples.
The viewers who had recovered from their shock were now cheering in front of their computers.
Gifts, flowers, and bullet comments poured in without a break.
"See!!! See!!! I knew my Brother Jiang would succeed!"
"The brother above who promised to eat shit, though I know you're trying to get free food, when will you fulfill your promise?"
"Hahaha, my mom confidently said it was impossible, and it succeeded! My mom's reverse jinx is always on point. It's a shame there were no bets or anything."
"The one above is definitely a biological son. I just want to know Sister Zhou's reaction. Why is she taking so long to pick wild fruits?"
"Exactly, it's a shame not to witness the miracle. [Smirk]"
Everyone's enthusiasm reached an unprecedented height, sending gifts while commenting.
Rockets and airplanes floated across the screen, and the revenue surged in a short period.
Lele chuckled as she looked at the comments.
These viewers were clearly the type who enjoyed watching chaos.
Bei Ye found the comments amusing as well and ventured a guess.
"Considering the surrounding environment, there are quite a few wild fruits nearby. This contestant Zhou Niannian is probably trying to pick a lot of fruit to help with building a shelter later."
At the same time, the director, understanding the audience's thoughts, switched to Zhou Niannian's camera feed.
She, seemingly oblivious, walked forward with a large armful of wild fruits, her steps lively.
Her harvest for the day was quite good, having found many small fruits hanging in clusters on the trees.
The fruits, washed by the rain, looked fresh and enticing, instantly stimulating the appetite.
Zhou Niannian's joy reached its peak at this moment.
"It's good I came to find fruits, otherwise I would have starved to death."
So what if Jiang Fan could read the weather? When it came to wilderness survival experience, she was still more skilled.
Thinking this, Zhou Niannian decided to let go of her previous minor disagreements with Jiang Fan.
After all, she was the 'senior,' and it was normal for Jiang Fan to be eager to impress her.
In the camera's view, Zhou Niannian seemed to have thought of something, and a hazy smile appeared on her face, making it hard to look away.
In the live stream, her fans didn't need much effort to guess what this woman was thinking.
"It's over, this woman is definitely narcissistic again. Someone bring a yellow bucket and splash her awake!"
"We need to find an opportunity to bring Sister Zhou back to reality. Why hasn't she walked back yet? I can't wait to see her embarrassed."
"Identified successfully, the brother above is definitely a true fan, hahaha!"
The audience, seeing her smug look, was eagerly awaiting her downfall.
In front of the screen, Lin Yang patted Zhou Ye's arm and pointed to the figure ahead of Zhou Niannian.
"Hey, we're ready to record footage. Sister Zhou is about to go over!!!"
Zhou Ye merely grunted in response, his gaze fixed on the screen, ready to record.
In the studio, Lele, influenced by the comments, couldn't help but hold her breath, waiting for Zhou Niannian and Jiang Fan to meet.
This small space fell silent, with only the chirping of birds and insects captured by the camera, and their own heartbeats.
Zhou Niannian was approaching Jiang Fan.
One hundred meters.
Fifty meters.
Thirty meters.
Ten meters.
Looking at Jiang Fan's back, the smile on Zhou Niannian's face widened, but she desperately suppressed the upward curve of her lips.
Her inner excitement reached its zenith.
She coughed twice and said in a very serious tone.
"There are quite a few fruits around here, enough for one meal for us."
"It's a good thing I didn't insist on starting the fire with you, otherwise if the fire didn't start..."
As she spoke, she had already walked in front of Jiang Fan.
The wooden stake, hidden by Jiang Fan's body, could no longer be concealed and was revealed to her.