Wilderness Survival with Druid System-Chapter 363 - 34: Brad Is Also Discovered

The hippo soaking in the water listened to the sounds above, feeling a bit puzzled.

Wasn’t Chen Wen surviving in the northern forest?

Why did his buzzing thing come flying from the south?

The hippo, amidst its confusion, suddenly caught a whiff of a special scent.

It was very similar to Chen Wen’s scent but clearly different.

The somewhat bewildered hippo opened its eyes, its severely myopic eyes scanning the movements on the shore.

Soon, it noticed a blurry shadow.

A baboon just like Chen Wen!

The hippo immediately became alert.

Its trust in Chen Wen did not extend to other baboons.

Moreover, the hippo was well aware of the terror of these two-legged baboons.

It did not approach recklessly; instead, it watched the two-legged baboon from the water as it bypassed the Nile crocodile and crossed the river from a distance through the reeds.

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On Chen Wen’s side.

He temporarily came up with some uses for the hippo.

First, hunting Nile crocodiles.

As neighbors, conflicts between Nile crocodiles and hippos were not uncommon.

However, there has never been any eyewitness evidence of either an adult Nile crocodile killing an adult hippo or vice versa.

Oh, and there’s Gustav.

In Burundi’s Rusizi National Park, in the delta region.

There’s a legend about Gustav.

This terrifying and enormous Nile crocodile had reportedly preyed on adult female hippos, as claimed by local park officials.

But that was just the word of the officials.

Chen Wen felt it wasn’t trustworthy.

Therefore, Chen Wen planned to have his hippo friend assist him in hunting crocodiles.

The nimbleness of a Nile crocodile’s skills is most apparent in the water.

Just like a Swift in the waves, Zhang Shun. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

But once on land, Zhang Shun becomes Wu Dalang in an instant.

This is the case for Chen Wen.

As a human, while Chen Wen thought he was pretty good at swimming, engaging in a fight with a Nile crocodile underwater.

He felt he was still a bit lacking.

But the hippo was different.

Its combat power underwater did not lose to the Nile crocodile, and it could even drive the crocodile away with its massive body.

If the hippo intentionally drove the Nile crocodile ashore, with Chen Wen waiting on land.

Then the crocodile would be in trouble.

Underwater was an untouchable adult male hippo.

Onshore was Chen Wen, capable of killing it.

Squeezed from both sides, with no way out.

Chen Wen was very confident in killing the Nile crocodile that came ashore.

That’s the first use of the hippo.

The second is riding.

The hippo holds a high ecological status in the water, and Nile crocodiles do not dare to initiate attacks against it.

As long as it maintains a distance from other hippos and does not invade their territory.

Other hippos would not actively provoke a wandering male hippo either.

Therefore, riding the hippo along the Kuanduo River meant no creature dared to throw away its life.

Chen Wen planned to take advantage of the hippo for fast movement and to locate other survivors later in his survival.

The third use is night patrol.

As a nocturnal animal, night patrol is undoubtedly the most suitable job for the hippo.

Three uses, and Chen Wen felt he hadn’t fully utilized the hippo.

However, as long as the three uses of the hippo were effective.

This time survival would turn into easy mode in seconds.

Having figured it out.

Chen Wen began the final touches on his shelter—moving the bonfire into the trees.

He collected some silt and soil and carried them up the tree.

He laid the foundation with soil, creating a circle with the silt outside, forming a kind of stove.

Then he spread firewood on it and used a fire starter to ignite it.

In about an hour or so.

Chen Wen’s treehouse now had a bonfire.

Although it was a bit hot during the day, the bonfire was no longer affected by the weather.

Moreover, as long as he didn’t go to the shelter during the day, the heat wouldn’t affect Chen Wen.

The most important thing was that with the bonfire raised, even animals capable of climbing trees wouldn’t dare to approach carelessly, launching a surprise attack on Chen Wen.

Very nice.

As the time got to the afternoon, Chen Wen took half a cooked crocodile.

This was what he promised the hippo.

Consider it a friendship fee?

Chen Wen had a quirky expression.

But half a crocodile wasn’t something he worried about; once the hippo recovered, there would be plenty more Nile crocodiles.

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Arriving by the water.

The hippo was still soaking in the water, occasionally surfacing for breath, and observing the surrounding area.

With Chen Wen quietly shutting down the radio equipment and calling towards the hippo.

The hippo immediately noticed the situation, swinging its short, sturdy legs, rushing over quickly.

"As promised, half a crocodile."

Chen Wen tossed the heavy crocodile carcass onto the riverbank, grinning as he said, "However, this is cooked meat, not sure how you’ll like it."

The hippo’s eyes widened upon seeing the meat.

It didn’t matter if it was raw or cooked; good meat in its mouth was good meat!

The hippo came ashore, gobbling up the crocodile meat.

However, after gulping down two mouthfuls, the hippo said, "By the way, Chen Wen, I encountered one of your kind, a two-legged baboon."

Chen Wen was left speechless.

What the heck, a two-legged baboon? I’m a human, alright?

But he didn’t correct it, instead asking, "When? Where?"

The hippo thought for a moment: "During the hottest time, he crossed the river from over there, and after crossing, he went to your side’s forest."

Pointing with its mouth towards the reed there, the hippo continued to scarf down its meal.

Chen Wen looked towards the reeds, growing wary inside.

Someone crossing the river through the reeds seemed like a survivor.

Moreover, this person discovered Chen Wen, since he entered the forest containing his shelter.

Not discovering it was impossible; Chen Wen’s shelter was only disguised against animals.

Humans couldn’t miss it.

Especially when dealing with someone with strong perception and observation abilities among survivors.

Who is he?

The closest ones could be Yoshikawa Feng or Brad.

Further would be Feng Zhong...

Not very likely.

If it were Feng Zhong, he would have contacted me directly.

Not hiding instead.

It’s even less likely to be Jamie.

The probability of this local person meeting Kaelian first seemed higher, and he had no conflict with me.

The opponent hiding suggested significant malice from them.

Chances are they are plotting how to eliminate me.

Chen Wen grew tense immediately.

If it’s Yoshikawa Feng, you really can’t underestimate this little rascal.

In any event, the record of dining knife attacks with his friend to slay a brown bear was verifiable.

If it’s Brad, despite sitting at the same table with Gaston.

This guy’s physical prowess was respectable.

Should he manage a sneak attack, it would be quite problematic.

Therefore, Chen Wen’s eyes shifted towards the hippo.

"Ahem, old hippo bro."

Chen Wen carefully began.

The hippo looked at Chen Wen in amazement, not expecting to be called this.

Chen Wen found it pretty normal.

The hippo’s voice was that of a middle-aged male, calling him bro seemed reasonable.

Chen Wen continued, "It’s like this, that human—by the way, I’m not a two-legged baboon, I’m human—that human is likely my enemy, intending to take me down."

The hippo’s expression turned serious.

It understood this part all too well.

"Human, what kind of help do you need?"

The hippo no longer cared about food, speaking deeply: "I fully understand the humiliation of being defeated, I will try my best to help you!"

Chen Wen was rather touched: "No need, no need, among humans, I’m quite unique, no other human requires you to go all out."

"It’s like this, I reckon my kind intends to attack me at night, so I’m wondering if you could move around my shelter area tonight; although I’ll remain vigilant, with you here, I’ll be more assured."

The hippo, hearing this, immediately responded: "Alright, tonight I’ll be wandering around your territory."

Great!

Seeing the enthusiastic hippo, Chen Wen felt more at ease.

With the ferocious hippo brother by my side.

No matter if you’re Yoshikawa Feng or Brad.

As long as I discover you, prepare to hand over your gear!