Wilderness Survival with Druid System

Chapter 79: Chapter 31: Snagging Lobsters Along the Way

The waves churned white foam, crashing against the bamboo raft, splashing countless droplets.

Bai Yachuan held a long bamboo pole, half-kneeling on the raft, guiding its movement.

Behind him, Lu Heng was also holding a long bamboo pole, pushing against the underwater rocks to propel the raft forward.

Chen Wen, however, was sitting in the middle of the raft, carefully observing its condition.

”No problem, no sign of sinking.”

Chen Wen said, attempting to stand up.

The seawater instantly flooded over the raft, wetting Chen Wen’s shoes.

”But the buoyancy isn’t quite enough!”

Chen Wen couldn’t help but remark.

Although the raft could float on the sea, the seawater submerged more than half the raft.

Standing on it easily caused slipping, requiring careful movement.

”Buoyancy...”

Lu Heng frowned, pondering for a while: ”How about we get some empty plastic bottles and attach them to the raft?”

Bai Yachuan offered a different opinion: ”But the raft itself isn’t showing any signs of sinking, tying bottles around it might not be very effective!”

Chen Wen thought for a moment and nodded: ”This method is worth discussing, I feel we could wrap those plastic bottles in tattered fishing nets, seal them with bamboo strips, and tie them directly underneath the raft, that way the buoyancy will work on the raft.”

After the discussion, this method received unanimous approval from Lu Heng and Bai Yachuan.

”Shall we head back first to find some plastic bottles and nets?”

Bai Yachuan asked.

”No rush, since we’re here, shouldn’t we take a look?”

Chen Wen grinned, pointing at the coral reef area below: ”Mr. Bai, want to dive and explore? Maybe we’ll find something good?”

Bai Yachuan was taken aback.

He hadn’t expected Chen Wen to be so bold.

To know, they only brought a small backup bucket on this trip, nothing else.

What if they encounter danger underwater...

”Don’t worry, the sea is calm right now, even the seabirds are feeding nearby, what’s there to fear?”

Chen Wen continued.

He took out a piece of waterproof cloth from his pant pocket.

It was cut from the waterproof cloth that he had been covering himself with.

Chen Wen placed the waterproof cloth over the wound on his left arm, tying it securely with a rope.

Seeing that Chen Wen was well-prepared, Bai Yachuan hesitated no more: ”Alright then, let’s dive and have some fun.”

”That’s the spirit!”

Chen Wen chuckled, instructing Lu Heng: ”Lu, keep an eye on the raft, we’re going diving to see if we can find something good!”

Before Lu Heng could respond, Chen Wen leaped off the raft, diving into the sea with a splash.

At the bow, Bai Yachuan roughly stretched and dove into the sea with almost identical movements.

Lu Heng, half-kneeling on the raft, watched the two in the water with curiosity.

...

Once in the water, Chen Wen felt a refreshing sensation.

To know that a significant part of his entry records were used in seawater this time.

With [Underwater Perception], [Good Swimmer], and [Fish Eye] triggered.

Chen Wen instantly saw the surroundings clearly and began diving deeper.

Bai Yachuan, however, couldn’t dive directly like Chen Wen.

He couldn’t open his eyes underwater, he was putting on goggles at the moment.

This was one of the tools provided by the program team when they landed on the island.

After putting on the goggles, Bai Yachuan dared to dive down.

But just as he was about to dive down to find Chen Wen, he saw Chen Wen swimming back into view.

What’s happening?

Is there danger underwater?

Bai Yachuan was secretly worried, quickly swimming back to the surface.

But to his surprise.

When Chen Wen and he both reached the surface almost simultaneously.

Chen Wen’s baffled voice came over: ”Mr. Bai, what’s up with you? Feeling unwell? Why did you come back up so quickly?”

Upon hearing this, Bai Yachuan was about to speak but saw Chen Wen lift a very familiar object from the water and place it on the raft.

Wait, what is that?!

Bai Yachuan’s mouth dropped open: ”Dahlia lobster? Where... where did you find it?”

Chen Wen pointed below: ”In the crevices of the coral reef down there? There are many, didn’t I say before that the first time I came here alone, I managed to catch three.”

Saying this, Chen Wen seemed to remember something.

His expression turned serious, and he quickly spoke towards the camera mounted above Lu Heng’s head: ”To the viewers and online audience watching the live broadcast, it’s important to note that the Wild Dahlia Lobster is a Level 2 protected animal under the Hua Country National Key Protected Wildlife List!”

”Any acts of hunting, harming, eating, or trading wild animals and their products are illegal criminal behaviors!”

”We are currently abroad, and with the local government’s permission and an application for permission from our country, we can catch lobsters in small quantities. Please don’t assume that the Dahlia Lobster can be freely caught because of our actions!”

”Protecting wildlife and maintaining ecological balance starts with you and me!”

Full of survival instincts!

Lu Heng’s mouth opened wide, as if meeting Chen Wen for the first time.

Bai Yachuan was also stunned by Chen Wen’s smooth little combo.

Was this... memorized?

Xiao Yong watched the scene, nodding in satisfaction.

No choice, as a survival program in a live broadcast format, the necessary precautions must be taken.

[Desire to survive is maxed out!]

[His speech skills are slick!]

[Wait, aren’t your focus points off? How did Chen Wen catch a lobster so quickly?]

[Prop team?]

[Are you kidding me? Who would use protected animals as props?]

...

Bai Yachuan came to his senses.

He asked dryly: ”You... when you went down, you caught it directly?”

Chen Wen really wanted to nod.

Because with the help of [Underwater Perception] and [Fish Eye].

What appeared as a dark seabed to humans was nothing different from land in Chen Wen’s eyes.

Even in the shadows of the rocks, he could spot everything with a glance.

Plus, with the underwater speed provided by [Good Swimmer].

Without any sharks around, Chen Wen was the top predator of this coral reef!

Thus, after Chen Wen dove down.

He spotted the Dahlia Lobster hiding under the coral reef.

Its constantly moving long antennae completely exposed its position.

Chen Wen didn’t hesitate, swimming over and holding down the Dahlia Lobster.

Then he lifted it towards the surface.

This was what shocked Bai Yachuan, the speed was too fast!

Chen Wen smiled and explained: ”When I went down, the lobster was right beneath us, so I just casually grabbed it.”

”Casually...”

Bai Yachuan’s mouth twitched slightly.

Even knowing that the Dahlia Lobster moved clumsily and slowly.

Chen Wen’s speed was still quite astonishing.

”Let’s go, keep diving, and catch two or three more lobsters, enough for everyone to taste.”

Chen Wen waved his hand and continued diving down.

Bai Yachuan took a deep breath and followed.

On the raft, looking at the lively Dahlia Lobster, Lu Heng couldn’t help but shout: ”Hey! First, tell me how to handle this thing! Oh gosh! It’s about to run away, hey!”