Chapter 989 8: Untying Knots

Watching the Golden Eagle fly away, Adam expressed some concern: "Even though the knots I tied can be undone, they're still quite complex. Can they manage?"

Chen Wen replied casually, "Don't worry, they'll definitely manage!"

He didn't mention that sometimes during survival, there was a need for climbing or securing something with a rope.

Chen Wen would call the nearby animals over to observe how he did it.

The Golden Eagle had survived with Chen Wen twice, once in Yukon, once in the Desert Extreme Challenge.

By now, it should know more about survival than ordinary people who don't engage in such activities.

The knots were no exception.

With the Golden Eagle around, even if the Snowy Owl couldn't undo it, it could directly unravel the rope.

But hearing Chen Wen's words, Adam was visibly a bit skeptical.

Even Hua Yun didn't blindly trust Chen Wen this time.

She expressed some concern: "Although the Golden Eagle and Snowy Owl are very intelligent, the knots are still too complex. They... I feel you might still need to go up there later."

Chen Wen felt a bit helpless hearing this.

Oh well, let the facts speak for themselves!

...

The mountaintop.

The Snowy Owl was examining the knot, and as soon as the Golden Eagle arrived, it said, "I sort of understand how this thing works, but I'm not strong enough; I need your help."

The Golden Eagle nodded.

With a glance, it recognized it as the double figure-eight knot Chen Wen used before.

"Alright, let's do it as you said, and figure out how to undo this rope,"

The Golden Eagle remarked.

The Snowy Owl, also very clever, flipped Adam's knot-tying actions backward and quickly found a way to undo it.

"You pull here, I'll pull here."

The Snowy Owl instructed, using its sharp claws to grab the loose knot while the Golden Eagle accurately grasped another part.

The two raptors exchanged a glance and exerted force simultaneously.

With a stagger from the Snowy Owl, the Golden Eagle successfully unraveled part of the knot.

The Snowy Owl couldn't help but say, "Don't pull so hard; try again. Pull this side, I'll pull this side."

The two raptors exerted force again.

After several attempts, they easily opened the knot.

"Simple~"

The Golden Eagle chirped joyfully.

The Snowy Owl also nodded: "Human things seem complicated, but once you think seriously, they're actually quite simple."

The two raptors chatted as the Snowy Owl grasped the rope and brought it down.

...

At the foot of the mountain.

Seeing the Snowy Owl carrying the rope down, Adam and Hua Yun were a bit incredulous.

What?

So fast?

Even though Chen Wen said the two animals could undo the rope, they thought it would take a long time!

But now...

Adam reflected on the time and realized it wasn't much slower than humans undoing the rope.

"Holy crap!"

Adam exclaimed, "These two raptors are a bit too unbelievable!"

Chen Wen took the rope and praised the Snowy Owl.

Then he smiled and said, "Pretty much, they are very intelligent creatures. With their help, this survival challenge will be twice as effective with half the effort. Just wait; there are more surprises in store."

Upon hearing this, Hua Yun looked at the Golden Eagle perched on Chen Wen's shoulder, feeling slightly envious of Chen Wen.

But soon, she realized it wasn't just about the animals' prowess.

Being able to train such animals, making them accomplish complex tasks, required Chen Wen's training efforts.

Previously, sometimes Hua Yun wondered why Chen Wen seemed laid-back, rarely seen actively engaging in survival training.

But now it appears he has been training these animals all along!

Thinking of this, Hua Yun looked at Chen Wen with admiration, leaving him slightly puzzled.

What?

What's Hua Yun thinking?

...

Having picked up Adam, Chen Wen and Hua Yun completed their main task.

After some discussion, they began to gather firewood and search for a suitable location to set up camp.

Adam provided valuable information: "When I was on the mountain, I observed the surroundings. Directly east should be Baikal Lake, and given we're a team of six surviving, camping near the lake should be quite convenient."

Chen Wen nodded.

He had the same thought.

After all, with six people surviving, the need and gap for potable water are significant.

If surviving long-term away from a water source, fetching water becomes extremely troublesome!

It's not necessarily dangerous, but the increased workload is definitely a huge annoyance.

At this moment, Chen Wen stated, "I have thoughts on the shelter's location before survival starts."

Intrigued, Adam and Hua Yun urged, "Tell us more."

They wanted to see what ideas Chen Wen, renowned as the contemporary survival master, had for the shelter's construction.

Chen Wen glanced at them, then at the Golden Eagle and Snowy Owl.

Once their attention was focused, he spoke: "Firstly, the place must be large; six people need at least three shelters, so it can't be too small. Preferably a sizable clearing in the woods, or camp directly by the lake."

"Secondly, it should be close to water, convenient for fetching."

"Thirdly, I believe the surrounding vegetation shouldn't be too dense. This might sound similar to the first point, as dense vegetation makes the place smaller, but I'm saying even from afar, there shouldn't be many obstructing plants."

Hearing Chen Wen's words, Adam couldn't help but say, "But that increases the likelihood of being discovered by predators. What if they approach; what do we do?"

Hearing this, Chen Wen looked at Adam with surprise.

He couldn't help saying, "Do what? Feast, of course!"

"No, I sense you all haven't grasped one thing. We're not surviving alone this time; it's team survival. Solitary survival might require avoiding predators, but team survival doesn't require consideration of them at all!"

Upon hearing this, Adam and Hua Yun were momentarily stumped.

Chen Wen continued: "Who are we? Terrifying upright apes! And with weapons and tools, a terrifying tribe of upright apes! In this situation, is there any animal we need to fear?"

"Forget bears, the mightiest land creature—the elephant—would it dare approach us six people?"

"Even if it dares, Hua Yun, you and Roland wield heavy bows, firing arrow after arrow. Gaston and Fred throw axes at the elephant, and with my spear targeting its weak spot, if it doesn't die, it's severely maimed!"

Hua Yun instinctively imagined the scene.

Not bad!

"So,"

Chen Wen smiled and patted Adam's shoulder: "In this survival challenge, the threat from animals is minimal. The greatest threat is the environment and weather. You must adjust your mindset accordingly."

"Additionally, Adam, despite having passed the Desert Extreme Challenge, why are you still overly cautious like Gaston now?"

Chen Wen remarked, "Our team really needs a change in mindset; I'll elaborate on this tonight."

After finishing, he looked at the Golden Eagle, signaling it and the Snowy Owl to find suitable shelter locations.

When talking just now, he was also addressing the Golden Eagle.

When it comes to finding large open spaces, the Golden Eagle and Snowy Owl should take the lead.