Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 226 - 225: With This Skill, Have You Considered Joining the National Team?

Chapter 226: Chapter 225: With This Skill, Have You Considered Joining the National Team?

Xu Yang strolled through the mountain, stopping now and then, happily searching for leopards.

After a full circle, he still saw no traces of leopard activity.

"Where have these two guys gone?"

Xu Yang wondered to himself.

The forest was so vast that finding two leopards wasn’t going to be easy, but luckily Xu Yang was familiar enough with the surrounding area and he had a clear understanding of Xiao Hua’s movement patterns, which allowed him to search with focus.

This was what his life was like, with nothing to do he’d wander through the mountains.

However, people are always after new experiences.

Having come to this forest many times, it started to feel a bit mundane.

Thankfully the scenery was still enjoyable, and the feelings it evoked were rather comforting.

"I’m thinking now, when the farm is less busy, I should go somewhere else for a change,"

"To areas with more mountain goods."

"I could live stream mountain rushing and enjoy the scenery along the way,"

Xu Yang told everyone.

Live streaming was a side job for him, and he needed to put effort into it too.

Having wandered Changbai Mountain often, he could visit other mountain ranges.

Hearing him say this, everyone got excited.

[Old Xu, live stream climbing Mount Everest, I want to see!]

[Or live stream the Mariana Trench, there must be treasures inside!]

[I suggest taking a trip to the East Africa Rift Valley!]>

[I suggest going inside a volcano to see the magma, maybe you’ll find a fire sprite!]

Everyone’s suggestions were outrageous, each trying to stir up some excitement.

Seeing these responses, Xu Yang couldn’t help but smile wryly.

You all really let your imaginations run wild!

Each one of you wants me dead!

"I’d actually like to visit those places, but I’d need to still be alive to do so,"

"For example, Mount Everest requires half a year of training in advance if you want to climb it,"

"You can forget about the Mariana Trench and the inside of a volcano, I’d be reduced to ashes if I went there,"

"The East Africa Rift Valley could work, it has become a tourist spot now,"

As Xu Yang sauntered through the forest, he responded to everyone’s comments.

Just then, a small green snake suddenly darted out from beside Xu Yang.

It wasn’t attacking him, it was purely startled and in its panic, it rushed in his direction.

Upon seeing it, Xu Yang was very composed, and with a quick flick of his foot, kicked the little green snake aside.

The kick wasn’t very strong; the snake flew into the air, landed in the bushes, and then vanished from sight.

Xu Yang continued forward with an expressionless face.

[Holy shit! What was that thing that just flew?]

[It looked like a snake?]

[Ah? A snake?]

[Old Xu, ever considered joining the National Team? They need your kicking skills!]

The netizens lost their composure.

At that moment, just listen to Xu Yang’s unhurried voice:

"Just a little snake, no trouble at all, nonvenomous,"

"Any mountain with lush vegetation has snakes, it’s quite normal, but they hide well and aren’t easily seen,"

"There are quite a few snakes actually,"

Hearing this, everyone gained a deeper understanding of the forest.

Many netizens who feared snakes declared they would never set foot in the wild mountains for the rest of their lives,

While some were shocked by Xu Yang’s calmness.

[Isn’t that a snake? Aren’t you scared at all?]

"If it’s not venomous and doesn’t bite, what’s there to be afraid of?"

Xu Yang felt puzzled.

If it was a venomous snake, then sure, being afraid would be normal, since a venomous snake bite could be deadly,

But nonvenomous snakes that don’t bite or eat people are at most slightly bothersome; there’s nothing really fearful about them.

Both sides had good points.

This kind of thing is really up to the individual.

After searching the mountain for a while, Xu Yang finally found the two leopards.

At that moment, the two creatures lay in a patch of tall grass, curled up and asleep together.

Xiao Hua’s arm was draped over Luna’s body, as though hugging her.

"They’re quite affectionate,"

Seeing this, Xu Yang said with a chuckle.

As his words faded, Luna suddenly woke with a start, then immediately stood up to look at Xu Yang, cautiously backing away a few steps.

After all, having grown up in the forest from a young age, the leopard was very wary and full of wilderness.

Looking at Xiao Hua, she initially opened her eyes groggily, then attempted to rise, but didn’t succeed at first,

Then, with another try, she slowly but leisurely stood up,

Just like an old man at the village entrance.

Xiao Hua glanced at Luna, whose gaze was still on alert, and her own eyes showed a hint of confusion,

"What’s the matter?"

Then, she turned to see Xu Yang.

Xiao Hua’s look was the same as always, clear-eyed with less of the wild ferocity of a fierce beast,

Upon seeing Xu Yang, she visibly brightened,

And then she cheerfully bounded over to Xu Yang, acting cute by his side.

Luna remained alert but not as defensive, maintaining a distance and not coming any closer,

After all, as a wild leopard, she wouldn’t so easily trust a human.

Xiao Hua still looked rather silly, with big eyes both clear and foolish,

Always exuding a certain kind of silliness,

Xu Yang began to rub her big face.

Now an adult leopard, Xiao Hua’s size was more or less fixed,

She looked adorable and seemed cuter than other leopards,

And appeared happier as well.

"This little one, haven’t seen you in days, and you’ve gotten chubbier,"

"Are you enjoying your pampered life too much? Huh?"

Xu Yang said with a laugh as he petted her big head,

Xiao Hua couldn’t hunt, only scavenging for scraps to eat.

The others were more than willing.

This fellow is living the good life.

Aside from eating and sleeping, his days are filled with play, and recently he even found a girlfriend, rounding off a perfect life.

The drone live streamed this scene.

Every time they saw such a sight, everyone felt amazed.

It’s rare to witness scenes of humans and wild beasts coexisting harmoniously in nature. At most, photographers in Africa shooting wildlife might occasionally get along with lions or cheetahs.

Or perhaps a farmer in Siberia who raises a brown bear and has become friends with it.

These scenes are always beautiful.

Xu Yang stroked Xiao Hua’s belly and said to the live audience,

"You might not believe it, but Xiao Hua has gotten a bit fatter."

"Logically, she should have lost weight from exhaustion these past few days."

"I don’t know what she’s been eating."

Hearing Xu Yang’s words, everyone couldn’t help but laugh.

[Surely Luna’s been hunting a lot, so Xiao Hua is eating more!]

[She actually got fatter, unbelievable!]

[Hahaha, Old Xu, she can live well even without you!]

At this moment, Xu Yang took out a milk bottle from his bag and started feeding Xiao Hua.

Luna watched curiously from the side.

After finishing off a bottle of milk, then Xu Yang took out another one and offered it in Luna’s direction.

"Come on, come here for some milk,"

called out Xu Yang to Luna.

Luna, a sleek black leopard, stood out against the backdrop of the forest.

Her body appeared very agile.

When Luna heard Xu Yang calling, she simply looked at him, making no move.

There was no sign of attraction.

It was like a stray cat on the street that ignores humans. Even though it hears a group of people calling "kitty, kitty," it just won’t turn around.

"The milk-feeding tactic actually failed, this is a first,"

Xu Yang tried a few more times, but Luna was unmoved; he could only sigh.

The atmosphere in the live broadcast was lively.

[Hahaha, Old Xu also has his moments of defeat!]

[The Beast Taming Technique has lost its power!]

[This black panther is indeed cautious. Just the fact she doesn’t run away means she already recognizes Old Xu!]

[Feeding her milk doesn’t work?]

Xu Yang looked over at Xiao Hua, who was nearly done drinking and resting comfortably on the side.

"Alright, I still need to wander around the mountain,"

"I just came up to see if you were here and if you were hungry,"

"If you’re hungry, you can always head back to the farm,"

"For now, best to stick with your wife,"

instructed Xu Yang to Xiao Hua.

Xiao Hua, in turn, acted cute in front of Xu Yang before he left.

As he walked away, Xu Yang’s gaze fell on Black Panther Luna.

Luna was exceptionally beautiful, her lustrous black fur seemed soft to the touch.

It’s a pity you can’t get close, as she still remains alert.

Becoming less guarded is no easy feat; it takes time to grow familiar.

Since Xu Yang had only entered the mountain this afternoon and time was clicking away, he decided to use the Treasure Compass a couple of times to see what he could find.

The Compass highlighted the locations of treasures on the map.

He was indeed fortunate, for upon arrival, he found a patch overgrown with Pine Tree Umbrella Mushrooms.

Pine Tree Umbrella Mushrooms are among the rare mushrooms that cannot be cultivated artificially; they must coexist with pine trees.

The mushrooms have a rich flesh, delicious taste, and are smooth and tender, also packed with nutrients.

"Oh, what a pity!"

Looking at the ground full of mushrooms, Xu Yang lamented.

"Too bad I didn’t bring a basket, I could only use a bag to carry some, and so much of this fine mushroom is going to waste."

"These are great goods, it’s really such a shame not to harvest them."

The live audience shared knowledge on the value of these mushrooms, and some were particularly envious.

Hearing what Xu Yang said, everyone felt slightly provoked.

[Old Xu is showing off again!]

[So many Pine Mushrooms, he’s really lucky, those are all top-notch goods!]

[They’re hard to buy in the mountain goods market, all based on luck!]

[Old Xu, send some my way, don’t be ungrateful!]

Streaming from the mountain is always fun.

Xu Yang took out a bag, squatted down, and started picking mushrooms.

One after another, he harvested the mushrooms with ease, simply grasping at the base and giving a gentle tug.

The base of the mushrooms still had soil attached, but the other parts were clean and neat.

"Everybody look at these mushrooms, plump and full, they practically feel like meat,"

"This type has a better taste when eaten,"

"You can also buy Pine Mushrooms on the market, but they are usually dehydrated, not as fresh."

Xu Yang held up a particularly beautiful and large mushroom, educating his viewers.

The mushroom looked absolutely gorgeous.

Such mushrooms could probably only be found in the mountains.

Xu Yang’s broadcasts were always so relaxing to watch.

After busying himself in the mountain for a while and noticing it was getting late, Xu Yang started heading back.

He’d only used the Treasure Compass twice, saving the rest of the opportunities it affords.

He wanted to find a good place, to score some big treasures.

Xu Yang had plans in mind that he had yet to put into action.

Walking along the mountain path, he pondered,

"Next time, I’ll check out those jade mines that have been excavated,"

"The stones that are dug up are highly sought after, with some worth hundreds of thousands or even a million, and they can easily be sold in the nearby markets,"

"Having the Treasure Compass, such a place is perfect for me,"

"Maybe I’ll find a piece of top-quality jade and sell it for a hefty sum."

Xu Yang had discovered yet another use for the Treasure Compass.

And for a moment, he felt quite excited.