Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 288 - 287: A few hits and the Black Bear is woken up!

Chapter 288: Chapter 287: A few hits and the Black Bear is woken up!

In the depths of the forest, Xu Yang strolled through its embrace.

He weaved between the trees, occasionally cutting through vines that blocked his path.

A troop of macaques passed by him, watching for a while before slowly running off into the distance.

In an instant, the woods seemed emptier.

But the constant chirping of insects was still a bit noisy.

The cicadas’ din made the silent forest more tranquil, and the birdsong added to the seclusion of the mountains.

Indeed, as described in ancient poetry, the persistent sound of insects made the forest seem even more serene.

There were no other animals around.

For people with claustrophobia, such open spaces could still inspire fear.

Xu Yang, however, felt completely at ease.

It was in that moment, Xu Yang noticed something moving in the grass ahead.

It seemed to be a black rabbit.

He was surprised to see a rabbit in this place and so he approached it, intending to play with it.

"There seems to be a little rabbit just ahead."

Xu Yang, with his good eyesight, told his online audience.

At his words, everyone’s attention focused that way.

They could only see Xu Yang moving forward a few steps when, rather than running away, the rabbit moved very slowly. As Xu Yang drew closer and kicked aside the tall grass ahead of him, he finally saw the rabbit’s true form.

It wasn’t a rabbit; it was a giant cockroach.

The cockroaches in Huaxia are classified by size.

The further south you go, the bigger they get, especially in the Guangdong region and Taiwan, they’re truly enormous.

Additionally, the cockroaches found in the wild forests can grow even bigger.

"Holy shit!"

Xu Yang was thoroughly startled, letting out a rare curse before involuntarily delivering a kick that flattened the grass.

The terrifying creature was sent flying by Xu Yang’s kick, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

"That gave me a scare!"

Xu Yang took a breath, still shaken.

It really was frightening!

The online audience was a bit stunned; everything had occurred so quickly that they had not managed to see what it was before Xu Yang kicked it away.

[What did Old Xu just kick away? Was that an insect?]

[I want to speak up for the insect!]

[If I saw correctly, that should have been a giant cockroach!]

[Oh my, such a huge cockroach? Ah? That thing could eat a person, right!?]

The live chat erupted into a flurry of activity.

There were many people in the live stream, and whenever something unusual was spotted in the forest, it sparked a heated discussion.

Of course, this time was no exception.

Xu Yang has never liked bugs.

"A giant cockroach, a bit scary. The bugs here are just too big."

"The north is so much better in this regard."

"I really don’t get how that thing could grow so large."

Not wanting to dwell on it, Xu Yang continued deeper into the forest.

The woods remained silent.

Not many people ventured deep into the mountains here.

Mainly because there wasn’t much in the way of valuable mountain goods.

Typically, villagers living in the mountains would only stay near their homes.

Before, because of the wild ginseng in Changbai Mountain that could bring fortunes, some villagers dared to venture deep in search of wealth.

People like Xu Yang were very rare.

The number of viewers in the live stream continued to grow.

After a while, Xu Yang decided to take a break to eat something and replenish his energy.

He found a large tree stump, sat down on it, placed his backpack down, took out some beef jerky and bread, and pulled out a bottle of sports drink, "gulp gulp gulp," and drained it swiftly.

As he ate, he surveyed his surroundings.

"The scenery here is pretty nice, the vegetation is more lush, and the paths are tougher to navigate."

"Not sure if you guys can tell, but there are more types of plants and more flowers here."

"Tropical areas are like this, Yunnan even more so than here."

Xu Yang explained to his audience.

More plant varieties?

The audience in the live stream slightly furrowed their brows.

The same thing they always said: all these grasses and trees look the same, don’t they? How are you supposed to distinguish their species?

It seems that appreciating beautiful scenery also requires a certain amount of knowledge.

Xu Yang, familiar with the forest plants, was able to appreciate the uniqueness.

The live stream relaxed again.

Watching Xu Yang eat made everyone find his food quite appetizing.

Even though it wasn’t any sort of exotic delicacy, the way Xu Yang was heartily enjoying his meal made it look tempting.

However, the carefree moment didn’t last long. In a short while, Xu Yang suddenly felt an urge.

His Danger Perception had been triggered.

All they saw was Xu Yang swiftly standing up, looking around with heightened vigilance.

"Something’s here."

Xu Yang stated simply.

Seeing him like this, the viewers grew exceptionally curious:

[Old Xu, what’s going on?]

[What did you discover?]

[Could it be a ghost?]

Xu Yang’s gaze fixed on the brush in front of him, where he saw a black bear with a white V on its chest slowly emerge from the forest.

Noticing Xu Yang, the bear saw him as prey and started to approach.

"It’s a black bear."

Xu Yang’s expression was serious, but instead of running away, he calmly took out a baton from his backpack.

When collapsed, a baton is just a handle, but when swung firmly in hand, it extends into a long stick.

"Snap!"

Xu Yang flicked the baton open.

The viewers became utterly dumbfounded at the sight.

No way, where did the baton come from? Bringing this into the mountains?

And you think you can fend off a Black Bear with a baton?

Are you sure you won’t run?

The Black Bear was closing in on Xu Yang, step by step.

It wasn’t moving very quickly and its head was low, but its eyes were firmly fixed on Xu Yang.

Those familiar with Black Bears might notice that this was a sign of hunting.

Bear hunting tactics aren’t as sophisticated as those of ’Big Cats’; whereas cats lie in ambush and kill with a single strike, bears are more direct— they approach first, and when the distance is right, they charge to overtake their prey.

The Black Bear clearly showed an interest in Xu Yang.

At that moment, if Xu Yang showed any signs of fear, the bear would probably press in closer and closer.

Xu Yang hadn’t completely dropped his guard; he took the opportunity to open his backpack and put on a rather thick jacket.

He also explained:

"The Black Bear’s claws are the scariest part, they can easily scratch me."

"Wearing thicker clothes can resist the attacks a bit more."

"Better than just a thin long-sleeved shirt."

Hearing his words, the netizens were somewhat speechless.

Are you using a jacket as armor?

Can it stop the claws of a Black Bear?

This situation was different from previous ones.

This time, the Black Bear had obviously not been tamed by Xu Yang, but instead had an aggressive demeanor.

Xu Yang didn’t have a Good Person Card; when faced with a Black Bear, he could only try to intimidate it and if that failed, he’d have to take action.

The Black Bear continued to advance toward Xu Yang, now very close.

The atmosphere in the live stream became a few degrees more tense instantly.

The viewers sensed the danger of the Black Bear.

Everyone’s eyes were showing a hint of fear.

[Old Xu, be careful, this time the Black Bear means business!]

[If you always walk by the river, you’re bound to get your shoes wet eventually; it looks like trouble this time!]

[Don’t end up cold on the ground!]

[Holy crap! This is kinda scary!]

At that moment, the Black Bear was very close to Xu Yang.

Xu Yang’s expression was serious, and his eyes stared intently at the bear.

He knew how to handle this Black Bear.

First and foremost, he couldn’t confront it head-on because the bear’s Defense Power and Attack Power were much higher than his own.

The one advantage Xu Yang had was agility and dexterity.

So, the best strategy was to fight while retreating.

The drone broadcasted this scene live, and before people could react, the Black Bear suddenly lunged at Xu Yang.

It opened its mouth wide, and its paws reached out to grab him.

[Ahh!]

Many viewers screamed in fright upon witnessing this scene!

This time, Xu Yang truly faced an attack from a large wild beast!

In previous encounters, whether with Black Bears or tigers, Xu Yang had managed to escape unscathed; the animals hadn’t really done anything to him.

But this time was completely different.

Xu Yang reacted quickly, and the first thing he did was climb a tree.

He swiftly ascended and then looked down at the pursuing bear.

This Black Bear was extremely ferocious and tried to climb up after him.

Seeing this, Xu Yang immediately kicked out with both feet, striking the Black Bear’s face with force.

Then he continued to climb higher, and from a higher position, he looked down at the bear.

To prevent injury, he gripped the baton tightly in his hand.

The Black Bear, kicked off the tree by Xu Yang, let out a roar but still didn’t give up and started climbing again.

This scene had happened to others before.

As long as one holds off the Black Bear and doesn’t let it get up the tree, it can’t do much to a human.

The bear made it onto the tree in a few moves, but since it had to use its front claws to hold onto the trunk, Xu Yang struck hard, swinging the baton down on its head.

"Whack whack whack!"

After a few strikes, the Black Bear felt its head ache and got dizzy, tumbling back down.

A shower of bark chips falls along with it.

Still, it failed to climb successfully.

Xu Yang didn’t say a word.

Other outdoor explorers in such a situation would scream in terror, trying to scare the bear away.

Xu Yang, however, did not make any harsh sounds and kept his unwavering gaze on the bear.

For now, he was still giving the Black Bear some respect.

If the bear attacked again, Xu Yang would have no choice but to pull out a knife from his waist.

The combat power of humans with knives is indeed terrifying.

Previously, a Leopard snatched a man’s beloved dog right in front of him, and by coincidence, the man had a knife nearby. In a rage, he rushed over and slashed the leopard to death with a single strike.

The Black Bear would be no exception; if hit with several solid blows from a knife, it too would get injured and bleed.

At that moment, the bear’s head throbbed painfully. It looked up at Xu Yang, the ferocity in its eyes somewhat diminished.

Clutching its head with both hands, it pondered whether it could successfully hunt.

A few strikes with the baton had knocked some sense into it.

Xu Yang’s gaze remained firmly on the bear, his eyes carrying a hint of fierceness.

He couldn’t defeat the bear head-on, but perhaps from his elevated position in the tree, he could still prevail?

The Black Bear simply couldn’t climb up. As long as it dared to clutch the tree trunk with its front paws, Xu Yang would furiously swing his baton at its face.

He just needed to prevent it from climbing up.

Defense and counterattack are always the right choice.

After hesitating for a while, the bear no longer dared to climb, deciding instead to leave.

It glanced at Xu Yang, turned around, and sauntered off, its rump swaying.

Xu Yang watched it leave and then jumped down from the tree.

"Everyone can see, climbing to a higher place when facing a bear is useful, definitely better than being on the ground."

"It’s too dangerous to run or fight on level ground. Climbing higher gives you a chance to survive."

"If you don’t have a weapon, use your feet to kick. You can usually survive that way."

Xu Yang dusted off the wood chips from his clothes, sharing these survival tips with the netizens.

The live stream continued, and Xu Yang went on his way as if nothing had happened, backpack slung over his shoulders.

The viewers in the live stream were left speechless by the shock.