Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness

Chapter 691: Chapter 618: Confidence

As expected.

Compared to the panic of his Shuiyou, Bi Fang seemed much calmer and did not show signs of desperately struggling; instead, he turned around and swam deeper.

The disappearance of Luoshui Dongku was within Bi Fang’s expectations. Most victims of glacial plunges, stimulated by the cold water, tend to thrash wildly, and due to the influence of the currents, it is easy for them to move away from the point of entry.

Underwater, regardless of how strong a victim is, it’s very difficult to break through the ice above, especially in high-latitude regions. Trying to pry open ice layers tens of centimeters thick is totally impossible, which makes escaping even more difficult when the time comes.

The river itself was not wide, and its depth was quite limited; it didn’t take long for Bi Fang to nearly reach the bottom.

After moving a distance away, Bi Fang looked up, gaining a broader view of the ice surface, and also made a directional gesture to the audience.

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Seeing Bi Fang so calm, the previously somewhat panicked online friends quickly calmed down as well, remembering Bi Fang’s usual live streaming style and thinking that he would not act without reason, clearly having considerable confidence.

[Master Fang’s actions always bring such “surprises”.]

[Tell me, what is a surprise?]

[So what does Master Fang mean, is there any great explanation?]

[Great Bird Meng Mei has arrived uninvited]

[See through the light, distinguishing the location of the plunge through the strength of light transmission.]

[You can distinguish the location of the plunge by the strength of the light passing through the ice layer, the place where the light is stronger is where the plunge occurred.]

[Regardless of whether the cave has frozen or not, the thickness can’t be the same as before, so the light transmission definitely will be stronger]

The live broadcast room had millions of viewers, and among them were always some capable people, plus Bi Fang’s strong display of knowledge, someone quickly explained it.

Bi Fang nodded his head, with a somewhat exaggerated motion so that viewers might notice it from the first-person perspective.

In the more spacious view, everyone quickly found a spot where the light was noticeably stronger, which clearly was the place where it had cracked open originally.

Once the viewers understood this, he lowered his head again, allowing everyone to clearly see his movements.

The viewers saw Bi Fang moving his legs as if he was riding a bicycle, after which his body began to rapidly ascend.

[If you can’t swim, imagine you’re riding a bicycle, it can also provide buoyancy to help you float up.]

[This is the most convenient option for those who can’t swim]

The same people who had provided explanations earlier once again started the barrage, explaining the meaning behind Bi Fang’s actions.

[What if you can’t ride a bicycle either?]

[Sharp observation, you’ve grasped the crux of the matter]

[Wow, this question really hits the nail on the head, spot-on, gets straight to the point, piercing to the core, with words that always hold substance.]

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A few experienced online friends let out a string of ellipses, at last understanding why Bi Fang sometimes found himself choked up and speechless in response.

After confirming the target and the correct way to proceed, Bi Fang quickly arrived at the entrance of the cave and found a spot where the ice was thicker and had fewer cracks. He punched through the thin ice and grabbed the edge of the hole, not forcefully pulling himself up but continuing to tread water to “float” himself up.

“Pfft.”

Bi Fang spat out a mouthful of water, his arms supporting him on the ice as the cold wind blew, chilling him to the bone and making him shiver involuntarily.

After remaining still for a while and catching his breath, Bi Fang finally felt a bit warmer. He smiled and pointed at the ice beneath his arms.

“Did you see my movement just now? When coming up, you should find the right spot, with fewer cracks and thicker ice. Of course, it’s already good enough if a person who falls in can remember what to do, and not necessarily have to find the perfect spot to climb out. Anyway, make sure to stabilize yourself first before rescuing yourself.”

“If you truly have the ability to observe the ice, then you can judge the strength of the ice layer by its appearance. Generally, a clear and thick ice layer has a stronger load-bearing capacity, while turbid and white ice layers with many impurities and air have a weaker load-bearing capacity.”

“Near the edge of the ice layer, don’t press down too hard, which can cause the cracks to widen. The right way is to place your hands on the ice and tread water with your feet to float your body.”

“Once your upper body is on the ice layer, wait in place for a few seconds to drain as much water as possible from your clothes, which lightens your weight and reduces the risk of falling back into the water. Then you can move slowly forward by crawling until you’re far away from the hole.”

Bi Fang stepped up his treading, and as soon as his entire upper body was above water, he quickly leaned forward, lightly pressing his abdomen on the ice before moving forward in a crawl.

“After leaving the ice hole, don’t stand up immediately, as the ice surface may break again, causing you to fall back in. Continue to stay low to the ground and move toward the shore with slow rolls or crawling motions.”

As his thighs also came onto the ice, Bi Fang rolled over, finally leaving the river entirely and lying on the ice layer. Even a slight breeze made him feel dizzy at this point, as his brief immersion had caused him to lose a substantial amount of body heat.

His skin turned a deep red from the cold’s sting, as if he’d run a grueling marathon, his large frame and every muscle quivered slightly as they generated heat.

Bi Fang neatly combed his hair back to wring out as much water as possible, then took the soap he had found on the riverbank, wet it in the icy river water for a moment, and quickly started scrubbing himself, while the camera panned to the sky, so viewers could only hear Bi Fang’s voice.

“When the body temperature drops to 35°C, one starts to shiver and the consciousness begins to blur.”

“When it falls to 32°C, the shivering stops, but mental confusion worsens. If it goes down to 28°C, brain activity slows down significantly, putting one’s life at risk.”

“So you’ve got to get out of the cold water fast.”

[Wow, he’s scrubbing with soap and we don’t get to watch, I want a refund!]

[I want to see blood everywhere!]

[Not an insider, bring on the thrills]

[Master Fang’s No-Code High Definition Bath.avi]

After his whole body was covered in foam, the camera turned back to him, and Bi Fang dived into the water, quickly shaking his hair and washing off the soap. Once completely clean, he used the same method to climb ashore, rolled in the snow to dry off, and then dressed.

“So comfy!”

Bi Fang used snowballs to rub his hair dry, slapped off the remaining snow after, and joined the fire draped in Musk Ox Skin, warming himself and casually slicing some musk ox meat for a quick meal.

The sensation of cleanliness and the ensuing comfort were indescribable, bringing not just physical relaxation but also much mental relief.

Having established the basic conditions for survival, he looked toward the distant snowfields, finally having the confidence to enjoy the view with peace of mind.