Wilderness Survival with Druid System

Chapter 183: Chapter 6: Arctic Poppy

Chen Wen and Hua Yun waited on the ridge for a bit more than five minutes.

After confirming that the snow had stopped sliding, Chen Wen cautiously slowed down while descending the mountain with Hua Yun.

”Let’s slow down a bit more. It might have been the speed that triggered the already unstable snow.”

Chen Wen analyzed the reason for the avalanche, feeling somewhat helpless.

The main cause of this avalanche should be attributed to global warming.

According to the information from the program team, the mountains at this time should be well-frozen.

The cohesion and fracture strength of the snow should also be high.

But judging from this avalanche, the situation is entirely different.

Global warming has increased the mountain temperatures at this time, making the snow unstable.

Therefore, they could only sacrifice some speed to ensure safety.

Chen Wen thought to himself silently.

Meanwhile, on several other mountains.

Hank and Ludwig had noticed the snow problem in advance.

The two of them abandoned their skis and decided to walk slowly down the ridge.

Yang Feng and Jenny, a couple not skilled at skiing, didn’t bring skis, so they don’t have to worry about these issues.

The other two groups of contestants suffered big losses due to this.

One group was relatively lucky; they quickly discarded their heavy supplies after encountering the avalanche, and skied to the side, narrowly avoiding disaster.

The other group was less fortunate.

In the process of sliding down, they directly faced the avalanche, and one person was swept down by it.

If it wasn’t for the other person rescuing him in time,

the group might have been eliminated less than ten minutes after the program began recording.

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”There’s a problem with this data!”

On the program team’s side, Abel was scratching his head in frustration but there was nothing he could do.

All this data was obtained from the local government.

”We can only remind the contestants to be more careful.”

Abel said helplessly.

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After a thrilling yet safe journey, they finally arrived below the snow line.

Chen Wen put away his skis and used a snow pole as a walking stick.

”How are you feeling? Everything okay?”

Chen Wen looked at Hua Yun.

Hua Yun nodded slightly; it wasn’t an easy journey down.

But thanks to Chen Wen’s reactions, he responded effectively many times when passing through dangerous areas, thus avoiding greater crises.

”The program team’s data this time is far worse than last time; it feels like they didn’t prepare carefully.”

Chen Wen murmured.

Hua Yun agreed: ”You can only attribute it to being the first episode, lacking experience.”

”But anyway, we have finally reached below the snowline.”

Chen Wen said excitedly as he looked at this area.

High mountain tundra area, there are many edible things here.

”Shall we go a bit further?”

Chen Wen asked.

This survival plan was devised by Hua Yun and modified by Chen Wen.

But plans can never keep up with changes.

Due to the avalanche, they had to spend more time taking a detour.

This resulted in them reaching below the snow line about an hour later than planned.

”Let’s keep going, but we probably won’t reach the designated position, we’ll set up camp early after noon.”

Hua Yun said.

The place where they were was relatively close to the Arctic Circle.

In October, the days here are short, and it gets dark very early.

”Alright.”

The two of them began the long walk.

As he walked, Chen Wen’s gaze swept over the surrounding vegetation.

But most of the vegetation was moss and lichens, not edible.

Until near noon, Chen Wen suddenly discovered a cluster of rather tall plants.

Amidst the lichens, this cluster of plants was particularly eye-catching.

Chen Wen stopped Hua Yun and walked towards the plants.

Upon closer inspection, Chen Wen knelt down, carefully identifying the plants.

Moments later, Chen Wen realized: ”This should be the Arctic poppy.”

”Poppy?”

Hua Yun, not knowing much about this research, hesitated at the name.

”Rest assured, Arctic poppies are different from the poppies we know.”

Chen Wen said cheerily, ”This type of poppy can’t be used to make opium. On the contrary, they’re a pretty good food source.”

”The fruit and leaves of the Arctic poppy are edible.”

Unlike Hua Yun, Chen Wen’s research into the region’s flora and fauna was quite comprehensive for this survival episode.

He even had a brief exchange with the local guide invited by the program team.

He learned many ways to identify flora and fauna from them.

After all, such knowledge is essential for survival and safety.

Chen Wen didn’t want to accidentally ingest anything poisonous.

Speaking, Chen Wen began picking the capsules and leaves of the Arctic poppy.

”It’s a little unfortunate we arrived late; if we had come earlier, seeing all the Arctic poppies blooming would have been quite a sight.”

As Chen Wen picked the poppy capsules, he lamented, ”I’ve seen their flowers; they’re a gradient from yellow to white. Because Arctic poppy flowers are large and their petals light, even a gentle breeze will make the whole poppy sway gracefully, which is quite beautiful.”

Hearing Chen Wen’s description, Hua Yun was momentarily taken aback.

Goodness, Chen Wen even studied these?

Currently, Hua Yun suddenly found himself puzzled, like the assistants of the Desert Death Battle contestants.

How much has Chen Wen really studied?

Puzzled as he was, Hua Yun still began picking.

After all, these are edible plants and fruits, and it’s best to gather plenty.

”What’s that saying?”

Chen Wen continued lamenting: ”In Luoyang, flowers bloom in splendor; alas, I didn’t come in spring, such a pity.”

Seeing Chen Wen’s never-ending emotions, Hua Yun couldn’t help but say, ”Enough lamenting already, let’s pick up the pace. We still need to find a place to camp.”

”Oh.”

Chen Wen stopped lamenting and his hands moved faster.

Before long, the two had gathered a large bunch of poppy capsules and leaves.

These are all edible.

Chen Wen even opened a capsule to taste it.

”The taste is a bit like nuts, with a hint of pine nuts; you try it.”

Chen Wen handed one to Hua Yun.

Hua Yun ate the fruit, nodding slightly, ”Hmm, the taste is okay.”

After eating, Chen Wen felt movement from the system and quickly opened it to make the first entry choice for this survival.

[Targeting a creation of nature—Arctic poppy, plunder!]

[Plundering... Plundering complete!]

[Please choose one from the three entries below]

[Fear of Waterlogging (Purple): When your survival area is too damp, survival ability weakens, life is more susceptible to harm, and if the temperature is too low, you are more prone to frostbite on your feet]

[Note: I do not fear the cold winter, but I fear the melting of the frozen ground underfoot—Arctic poppy]

[Light Chaser (Purple): You prefer sunlight. When facing the sun, survival capability increases; there’s a high chance of deriving nutrients from sunlight]

[Note: Even in the cold mountains, life chases the sun!—Arctic poppy]

[Cold Resistance (Purple): You have greater tolerance to cold]

[Note: To bloom in summer, you must first endure the harsh winter!—Arctic poppy]

[Make a choice within a minute or forfeit! Failure to choose in time will result in automatic selection of the first entry!]

Seeing the Arctic poppy’s entries, Chen Wen almost burst out laughing.

Luck, indeed, is beneficial!

Chen Wen touched the lucky charm hanging from his neck.

He had crafted this lucky charm from a wren feather before leaving.

At the first chance for survival, this charm had its effect.

The Arctic poppy provided Chen Wen with the first entry for adapting to the environment, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last.

Decisively choosing [Cold Resistance].

Chen Wen instantly felt the previously chilly air becoming more bearable.