Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 192 - 191: A Reward from the Sea Turtle? You Can Do That?!

Chapter 192: Chapter 191: A Reward from the Sea Turtle? You Can Do That?!

Xu Yang picked up a crab with tweezers, one which was impressively large.

On a slightly messy beach, the crab seemed full of vitality and energy.

Beachcombing was simpler than rushing up mountains; it just required picking up items on the tidal flats at low tide.

A multitude of shells and snails were scattered beside rocks, and sometimes, with a bit of luck, one could even find small fish and crabs in the shallows.

The essence of beachcombing was the act of "picking up."

"There really is a big crab, its size is much larger than that of a stone crab."

"The price of this kind of seafood isn’t low either, one should be worth over a hundred."

Xu Yang put the crab into the bucket with satisfaction.

The experience of beachcombing was still quite novel.

[Old Xu, stop pretending, you buried it there, didn’t you!]

[Up next, are we going to find a wild Australian Lobster, the kind with a tag on it!]

[Hahaha, I don’t believe you just picked this up!]

[Come on, pick up another one for me to see!]

The netizens clearly weren’t convinced.

A person accustomed to Mountain Rushing live-streaming on vacation at the beach somehow managing to pick up seafood at a low tide spot; it couldn’t be that easy.

But the methods of Mountain Rushing and beachcombing were different paths to the same goal.

Although Xu Yang couldn’t recognize all the marine life, he still knew how to pick up some fish, shrimp, and crabs.

"I definitely wouldn’t do something like burying crabs in advance."

"The live-stream is absolutely real."

"The drone is capturing the surroundings, everyone can see for themselves."

"I carefully researched the tide patterns."

"This area started to experience low tide two days ago, after the sea receded, a large amount of seafood was left in the mud and shallows."

"Many locals came here to comb the beach for seafood the day before yesterday, but now there are fewer people."

"I’m just cleaning up the battlefield, joining in the fun."

"Finding some small things is good too."

Xu Yang strolled through the mud.

He wore a pair of shoes specially designed for beachcombing, bought locally.

There were many small rocks and shells on the tidal flats, which could easily cut one’s feet, so it was necessary to be equipped properly.

Xu Yang occasionally used tweezers to search the ground. Sometimes he could flip over some scattered shells, but it was still hard to find anything better.

So, after walking a distance, Xu Yang used the Treasure Compass again.

He now had eight Treasure Compass uses saved up, so he could take his time using them, starting with this beach, and if nothing turned up, he could search elsewhere.

Unfortunately, the Treasure Compass’s radius was somewhat limited, otherwise, he could dive to search, possibly finding some rare treasures.

Xu Yang continued his search.

This time, the treasure spot he located was quite far, about two kilometers away.

The beach was vast enough to stretch out of sight requiring some time to reach the spot.

"Look at this rock on the side, covered in snails; it reminds me a bit of mushrooms in the forest, just popping out like that."

"These snails fried up must taste great, they’re so fresh."

"Just not sure if they’re poisonous or not."

Xu Yang looked at the snails, hesitating whether to pick them or not.

[Old Xu, that’s Bitter Snail, it’s a bit bitter, not tasty.]

[Bitter Snails and Green Mussels, even if you gave them to me I wouldn’t take them!]

[They’re not good stuff!]

Many informed viewers in the live-stream chat began to advise him.

"Bitter Snails? Then forget it, still gotta find some good seafood. Otherwise, I’ll just head to the seafood market."

Xu Yang looked at the comments on his phone and replied nonchalantly.

He was known for heeding advice.

Xu Yang continued to walk on.

He headed towards the area closer to the sea.

The sea washed in and out, continually bringing in new marine life.

It was in areas like this that new seafood could be found.

Xu Yang walked through the moist tidal flat with the endless sea beside him, appearing carefree as always in the scene.

"There’s something good."

Xu Yang took a few steps, crouched down, and picked up a large oyster directly.

"This oyster isn’t small at all!"

As he held the oyster, it was showcased on the live-stream,

Upon seeing Xu Yang finding something good, the live-stream chat grew lively again.

[Old Xu, throw it away, that oyster is poisonous, you can’t eat it!]

[That’s a toxic oyster, eating it could easily lead to impotence!]

[I wouldn’t take that oyster even if you gave it to me!]

The netizens teased, some urging Xu Yang to discard the oyster. They still loved to stir up trouble.

With a slight smile, Xu Yang said,

"No worries, I’m not scared, I can recognize oysters."

He continued on his way.

With a wave approaching, Xu Yang found a rock to stand on to keep his shoes from getting washed by the sea.

Although the waves were not high, they still brought in plenty of seafood.

And just like that, Xu Yang moved forward.

Seeing how relaxed he was, many envied him.

Beachcombing looked very appealing.

The key point was it was suitable for the general public, and many tourists would bring their children to comb the beach when they came here.

They would just pick up seashells on the beach.

Here, one wouldn’t encounter tigers or leopards, nor were there venomous snakes or insects, making it more suitable for family fun.

After a while, Xu Yang approached the second treasure point.

He looked down and initially couldn’t see where the sea bounty was.

After searching carefully, he finally spotted a sea cucumber lying in the shallow water.

"So it’s a sea cucumber," Xu Yang thought to himself.

"But again, it’s quite big."

"With such a vast tidal flat and so much seafood, the Treasure Compass must point to the biggest and most valuable among them."

As he thought, Xu Yang used the tweezers to lift the sea cucumber from the water.

"Seems like there’s another discovery."

"This sea cucumber isn’t a poisonous one, is it?"

Xu Yang said with a chuckle.

Seeing him like this, the netizens were left speechless again.

He actually found one!

Is this even possible?

However, this was just the beginning. Xu Yang took a closer look and realized that the shallow waters seemed to be a sea cucumber nest.

In these shallow waters, there were many long, thin objects, a sign that sea cucumbers lived there.

He turned his head and saw another sea cucumber lying in the seawater.

"Not just one, here’s another!"

Xu Yang placed the sea cucumber into the bucket.

"And another!"

"Here’s one more!"

The more he searched, the more astonished he became.

One by one, he put the sea cucumbers into the bucket until there were eight or nine of them.

[No way, it’s fake! It must be fake!]

[They must have been placed there beforehand!]

Many people in the live stream room were clamoring.

At this time, some knowledgeable netizens spoke out:

[There are indeed signs of sea cucumbers living here; it’s a real sea cucumber bed!]

[The host is pretty lucky!]

Xu Yang, on the other hand, was happily picking them up.

Who wouldn’t say so, clamming is quite interesting.

Strolling around looking for sea goods was much less tiring than mountain rushing.

And from time to time, he glanced at the surging sea.

That kind of awe-inspiring sensation made him feel exhilarated.

Revisiting such a landscape after a long time always seemed particularly stunning.

Xu Yang continued to wander along the coast.

He was here purely to enjoy a few days of vacation.

The blueberry business on the farm was on the right track, and since the tourist spot became popular, two businesses had already contacted him to talk deals.

His career development was very stable, so he had been feeling relaxed.

Xu Yang then looked into the distance and could see a large flock of white seabirds on the shore.

These seabirds live in the warm Southern parts, and their numbers were many.

The drone was broadcasting this scene, and whenever Xu Yang discovered something, he would share it with the netizens.

Although the findings were not numerous, after searching for a while, half a bucket had accumulated.

Later, all he needed was to find a homestay in a fishing village and let the business prepare the seafood, just paying a service fee and ordering some additional dishes and drinks.

He ambled along this way.

Soon, he had used the Treasure Compass four times.

Looking at the nearly half-full bucket of sea goods, Xu Yang decided to use the remaining four chances to exchange for a treasure hunting task.

To see what a treasure hunting task by the sea would be like.

[Triggered Treasure Hunting Task: Freeing the Turtle]

[Task Description: A turtle’s neck is constrained by a fishing line, tightening more and more. Please help free the turtle.]

[Task Reward: Slight improvement in cell metabolic efficiency, minor increase in lifespan.]

Xu Yang didn’t have much hope at first.

When he heard the task reward, he was completely stunned.

What?

Minor increase in lifespan?

Saving this turtle can extend my life?

Regardless of how much life was added, even if it was just one second, it was an excellent reward.

Huaxia people believe in this.

If you say eating something is healthy, many people may not believe it. But if you say eating something can increase lifespan, then that’s definitely an Immortal Pill.

Thinking this, Xu Yang immediately quickened his pace.

This clamming turned out to have unexpected joys!

Plus, Xu Yang had seen videos of rescuing seals and turtles that involved cutting the fishing lines entangling the animals.

Seeing animals trapped by lines was always a bit distressing inside.

So knowing there was a turtle in such a situation, he wanted to go and rescue it right away.

Not long after, the turtle appeared in front of Xu Yang.

"Look over there, there’s a turtle with something around its neck!"

Xu Yang pointed at the turtle on the beach and spoke.

The drone’s camera focused on the turtle.

The netizens immediately saw that a string was wrapped around the turtle’s neck, cutting into its skin, which looked quite painful.

[Oh my gosh, that turtle is entangled in fishing line!]

[How pitiful!]

[Host, go help it out!]

[Old Xu, hurry up and help!]

The chat in the livestream room increased.

Most people were still kind-hearted.

Xu Yang would naturally help. He sped up and ran to the turtle’s side.

The turtle didn’t run away when it saw him; it just waited there.

It seemed to know that humans were there to help.

"It’s cut in pretty deep."

"It’s a pitiful critter."

Xu Yang took out a small knife from his bag. He hooked the fishing line with his finger and began to cut it piece by piece with the knife.

It was a delicate task.

And required cooperation from the turtle.

In the past when rescuing seals, to prevent them from moving, their heads would be pinned down with both hands before the ropes were cut.

However, this turtle was surprisingly calm.

"Mr. Turtle, don’t move; let me cut the line."

"You can extend my life, after all."

Xu Yang thought to himself as he cut the fishing line.

Soon, the line was cut by Xu Yang and removed from the turtle’s neck.

Seeing this, the netizens felt a burst of relief.

It was just so satisfying, like all their pores had opened up.

Indescribably decompressing!