In Xiao Zhongma's eyes, the loosened vine was magnified infinitely.
The vine, flung away by inertia, along with the stone, hurtled towards him.
"Holy cow!"
Before he could react, the large stone whizzed past his forehead.
He could even feel the friction from it, and the unparalleled thrill.
It all sent Xiao Zhongma's heart rate soaring and staying high.
"What's going on! Teacher Piao, can't you be more precise!"
Anger and lingering fear surged through him.
Just a little bit more, and his head would have been gone.
Such a mistake was not just stimulating; it startled Xiao Zhongma.
Just as he was about to argue with Teacher Piao, he suddenly seemed to remember something, his angry expression freezing on his face.
The stone hammer was released?
Where would the stone go?
At the same time, Teacher Piao, who was already bewildered, saw what had fallen to the ground after being hit by the stone hammer. His expression suddenly turned to utter horror as he looked behind Xiao Zhongma and pointed.
"Holy crap, Xiao Zhongma, you, you..."
"What? Don't think I'll let you off just because you're pretending to stutter!"
As soon as he finished saying that, he heard a dense buzzing sound from behind.
In the rainforest, such a sound wasn't obvious, especially amidst the chaotic chirping of birds and insects. It was even harder to discern.
Until... the approaching enemy.
Xiao Zhongma finally heard a clear and dense sound in his ears.
"Bzzzzzzzz~"
"Bzzzzzzzz~"
Xiao Zhongma instinctively turned his head, his face contorting as he met a swarming mass of bees.
The bees were catching up, what were they waiting for?
Without a second thought, Xiao Zhongma grabbed Teacher Piao and took off running.
The two ran ahead, with the bees in hot pursuit.
It chased, they fled.
They were trapped, with no way to escape.
Wandering to the ends of the earth... not quite.
Teacher Piao remembered seeing something in an Ultraman show where if chased by a monster, you should head for a river.
An idea struck him, and he turned to pull Xiao Zhongma's hand.
"Let's go! To the river!"
"Bees are afraid of water!"
He roared as he charged into the river, plowing straight ahead!
Xiao Zhongma, without thinking, was dragged along.
"Splash~"
"Splash~"
Two dull splashes, followed by the furious bees launching a fierce attack on the two intruders in the water who had destroyed their home!
"Ah! Don't sting me!!!"
"Teacher Piao, didn't you say bees are afraid of water? Ah! Don't sting!"
"Me too... ah! I don't know, ah!"
The two of them, like monkeys, leaped and dashed in the water.
Half an hour later, the two dripping wet figures returned to their camp, utterly exhausted.
They sat panting by the makeshift shelter for a while. The sudden attack had almost ruined all their plans.
It was difficult to shake off the dejected mood.
However, staying in one place and doing nothing was not an option.
Teacher Piao tried to rally his spirits. While collecting the remnants of the hammer that had flown away, he made an unexpected discovery.
"Xiao Nongma, here!"
Teacher Piao, whose face was swollen like a pig's head and even his tongue had been bitten, called out to his teammate in a strange tone.
He held up the large object he had acquired.
When Xiao Zhongma turned his head, he saw the not-so-large beehive, irregularly shaped and brown. Where it was broken, it revealed a golden color!
It was a beehive!
They had honey!!!
On Xiao Zhongma's swollen face, his expression flickered slightly, instinctively wanting to react, but a sharp pain still shot through.
"Hiss—Ouch~ That's great."
On the big screen, Lele couldn't bear to watch the two faces so horribly swollen.
"While they got honey, the price... is too high."
"Indeed, who said bees are afraid of water?"
Bear Grylls also expressed sympathy and took the opportunity to educate.
"In the wild, the most common method would be to use smoke to safely collect honey."
"Bees can swim, but they are not good swimmers."
"If you encounter bees in the wild, remember to stay as far away from the hive as possible. The best approach is not to run."
"The contestants in this group have provided us with a very clear negative example. Just avoid everything they did in the wild."
Bear Grylls' words made the audience unable to contain themselves.
Looking at the two swollen faces that were almost unrecognizable, the viewers in the live stream couldn't help but burst into merciless laughter.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect you to get plastic surgery in the wilderness. And honestly, looking like this, you could star in a comedy when you get back."
"At least they got honey, so it wasn't a complete loss."
"The one above is forcing it. They've been stung this badly, their spirits must be severely traumatized. Is this something a little honey can solve? No!"
"Compared to Jiang Shen, this pair is truly miserable. This is the kind of tough survival I want to see [drinking tea.jpg]"
The barrage of comments was devilish, each one more so than the last.
Everyone was watching for entertainment.
If they couldn't see the big players perform, then watching for entertainment was acceptable!!!
With this thought, the interaction in the live stream became more frequent and enthusiastic.
After they finished laughing, the director switched to the perspectives of other contestants.
Some were still diligently searching for food, others were still building shelters.
And some were hiding in tree hollows, doing nothing.
On the deserted island, different streamers showcased the survival choices of people with different personalities.
Lele looked at the streamers who were doing nothing for a moment longer, then inquired.
"Bear Grylls, I see there are still many contestants 'conserving energy' here."
She emphasized the words 'conserving energy' heavily.
It was easy to tell that such uninspired streamers didn't generate much heat or topics, so from a commentator's standpoint, she naturally disliked them.
Her thoughts inevitably revealed her attitude, and even her tone of voice carried a hint of mockery.
"In your opinion, can those contestants coast to victory in the end?"
"Not really."
Bear Grylls shook his head without hesitation, providing the answer.
"This survival challenge requires surviving for 100 days. Those who just eat wild fruits when hungry, drink rainwater when thirsty, and huddle in tree hollows to conserve energy will eventually be eliminated."
"Salt is a very crucial issue."
"Lack of salt in the body leads to weakness, and it plays a vital role in maintaining health."
"Generally, in the wild, salt can be obtained from animal blood, from the evaporation of saline groundwater, from mineral salt extracted from the earth, and from salt processed from underground brine."
"These methods vary in difficulty, but they can all yield salt in the end. It all depends on how many of these contestants realize the importance of salt."
Her explanation caused Lele to nod in agreement, and just as she was about to say something.
The director switched the camera feed again.
This time, it was Jiang Fan and Zhou Niannian—