Wilderness Survival with Druid System

Chapter 90: Chapter 1: Decision—Upas Tree Hunt!

Regarding Chen Wen’s idea of using arrow poison tree to hunt Titan triggerfish.

Everyone had different opinions.

But overall, more were against it.

The objections can be summarized into three points.

First, the issue of poison extraction.

Who will extract it?

How will it be extracted?

Will it be dangerous?

Second, the issue of preservation.

Since we’re going to use crossbow arrows to shoot fish, the poison needs to be applied to the arrowheads.

But after the arrows go underwater, will the poison be washed away by seawater?

Third, the safety issue.

Yan Bian was quite certain that the poison of this tree is hard to neutralize.

He had heard locals mention once that there’s something called red-backed bamboo grass that can neutralize it, and it grows near the blood-clotting arrow poison tree.

Some say that red-backed bamboo grass is just a seedling of the arrow poison tree.

But these are all rumors.

He’s never seen an actual case of this being used as an antidote.

So safety is extremely important.

Faced with everyone’s questions, Chen Wen also thought long and hard before finally giving his own answers.

First, on the poison extraction issue.

”Don’t bother with extracting, just let Yan and I go, I’ll do it while Yan guides me.”

Chen Wen said, ”Isn’t this the kind of tree sap poison? I’ll find a piece of stone, make a stone dagger, cut the bark with it, or just insert the crossbow arrow directly in.”

Yan Bian thought for a moment and said, ”I can go with you, but I really dare not extract the poison, hope you understand.”

Chen Wen waved it off indifferently.

People like him who enjoy dancing on the edge of danger are rare. Chen Wen understood this.

What’s more, Yan Bian was successful in his career with a loving family.

Getting him involved in such dangerous stuff, Chen Wen couldn’t bear it either.

Secondly, about the preservation issue.

Chen Wen boldly said, ”Just casually wrap the arrow with a piece of bark, then cover it with waterproof cloth, and open it underwater only when using. Shoot one, take one, that way the poison’s efficiency is maximized. What do you all think?”

Everyone discussed for a while, and finally, Yan Bian nodded: ”We can try it.”

”Alright, then onto the last problem, the safety issue.”

Chen Wen immediately took out the satellite phone and contacted Xiao Yong.

Xiao Yong was a bit helpless and also a bit exhausted.

”Chen Wen, I told you before to create some show effects, but that doesn’t mean looking for ways to die. Don’t get obsessed with this thing!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen was stunned for a moment.

Did they mention going for show effects?

I forgot about that.

Chen Wen chuckled and said, ”Actually, I’m confident, I just wanted to see if the production team had any safeguards.”

Xiao Yong thought for a moment and said, ”Do it tomorrow at noon. There is an antidote for that thing, but it’s not red-backed bamboo grass, but a drug called digoxin antibody? I think that’s the name. We’ve already contacted someone here, and the drug should arrive by tomorrow.”

Hearing that there is an antidote, Chen Wen felt more assured.

He selectively shared the important parts of the conversation with everyone.

Upon hearing about the antidote, everyone was somewhat relieved.

After all, they had never seen or learned about the arrow poison tree.

They just simply knew it was poisonous.

Now knowing there’s an antidote, there’s naturally no more worry.

With the three issues resolved, Chen Wen excitedly said: ”Then it’s settled. Tomorrow at noon, we’ll perform poison enchantment. While the waters are shallow, Lu Heng and I...”

Chen Wen was initially planning to ask Zhang Hu to join.

But Lv Guocheng volunteered, ”I’ll go, let’s let Mr. Bai take my place, I’ve been resting for so many days, I should get moving!”

Upon hearing this, although surprised, Chen Wen nodded: ”Alright, since Mr. Lv wants to stretch his legs, then together. You two just watch the boat, I’ll go down alone.”

”Exactly, I can dive longer alone. Considering Mr. Bai before, I didn’t dare to go all out with diving.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Yachuan felt a bit hurt.

Damn, before Chen Wen came, I was the great god of the men’s group.

After Chen Wen arrived, am I just a burden now?

Chen Wen chuckled, not saying much more, the precautionary statements were already made.

Moreover, the show’s rescue team usually doesn’t get too close.

Going down alone also makes it easier for Chen Wen to use the entries.

After all, [Tube Foot] is somewhat unusual.

Being too close, it could easily be noticed by others.

After everything was decided, no one delved into it anymore.

Chen Wen asked about the fish trap in the fish weir.

Zhang Hu reported honestly.

The current trap effect of the fish weir is average, likely because the bait is just newly placed.

Today, they slaughtered a pig, and tomorrow Zhang Hu can throw the entrails over there.

After discussing with Zhang Hu.

Chen Wen turned to see Du Feng cooking.

This evening, the group’s dinner was particularly sumptuous!

After Chen Wen test-fired the crossbow, the increasingly skinny pig became the main course for tonight.

Of course, the group mainly consumed the innards, with some other parts included.

Most of the pork was turned into jerky by Du Feng for long-term storage.

Soon, drawn by the aroma, everyone gathered around the campfire.

Chen Wen sniffed the air; that roasted pork aroma was incredible!

Besides, there was a pot of cooked pig entrails.

The pig intestines, heart, liver, and lungs inside were equally enticing!

In front of everyone was a coconut shell with seasoning.

This was for everyone to use as dip.

Soon, after Du Feng tasted a piece of the entrails: ”Alright! Time to eat!”

Amidst cheers, Du Feng distributed the food.

Chen Wen got a quarter of a pig heart, a section of intestines, a piece of fatty meat, and a roasted pig trotter!

Besides these, he also got cassava as the main course and some seafood side dishes.

But those weren’t important.

Having been on the deserted island for so long, Chen Wen craved this bite of pork the most!

Never mind the seafood that was eaten daily, these things, whether in taste or nutrition, were inferior to pork.

Their fat content was too low!

Humans need fat.

Especially in survival situations, fat allows people to last longer.

Looking at the fat-laden fatty meat, it seemed greasy, but it didn’t affect Chen Wen’s appetite at all.

Covered in seasoning powder.

Chen Wen swallowed the piece of fatty meat in one gulp.

The sensation of fat bursting in his mouth made Chen Wen shiver.

Flavorful! Salty! Spicy! Greasy!

Various tastes mixed, finally merging into one.

The taste of fat!

Chen Wen slowly chewed, letting the flavor linger in his mouth for as long as possible.

Really wanting more!

Chen Wen shook his head and began eating the pig entrails.

Though there was some offal taste, for those surviving on a desert island, this was a rare delicacy.

Everyone munched away heartily, reminiscent of the day they ate chicken.

And after eating the pork, Chen Wen felt a stir in his mind.

Plundering entry!

[Targeting natural creation - Pig, commence plundering!]

[Plundering...plundering complete!]

[Please choose one of the following three entries]

[Poor Heat Dissipation (Blue): Your heat dissipation ability is poor, you’re more prone to heatstroke]

[Note: Oink~ Oink~ So hot! - Pig]

[Adaptability (Green): You can adapt to more environments, slightly enhancing survival ability]

[Note: Strong adaptability is the key to getting chubby! - Pig]

[Big Ears (Purple): Your ears can hear more sounds, greatly enhancing your hearing ability]

[Note: Wind listening ear? Is it as big as my ears? - Pig]

[Please make a choice within a minute or the first entry will be automatically selected!]

Without hesitation, Chen Wen chose the purple [Big Ears].

A way to enhance individual perception.

After the meal, everyone was satisfied, patting their bellies.

They cleaned up the trash, had a meeting, then chatted for a while.

And that was the end of a simple and unadorned day for the men’s group.