The first person Chen Wen contacted was Fred, because this brother was very easy to find!

When he went to the hotel's buffet to eat.

Chen Wen immediately saw a massive figure sitting in the corner of the restaurant like a black bear, it was Fred.

There were four Caucasians next to him.

However, the physique of these four wasn't as exaggerated as Fred's.

Among the four, two were about one meter ninety tall giant, and the other two were around one meter eighty.

But without exception, all four of them were very strong.

After seeing them, Chen Wen walked over.

Seeing Chen Wen approaching, Fred's eyes lit up: "Chen! You really came! Ha! I didn't beat you last time, you can't run away this time!"

Chen Wen laughed heartily: "Do you mean drinking at the table? Or surviving in the wild alone?"

Hearing this, Fred's four companions all looked at Chen Wen.

One of them, a slightly older person, stood up directly, he was one of the ones about one meter ninety: "Chen Wen? Hello, I'm Oleg, Vice President of the Russian Survival Association, and also the captain of the Russian team this time!"

Hearing this, Chen Wen quickly extended his hand: "Senior Oleg, I have long admired you!"

This Oleg, of course, was a seed player for Russia this time.

At the same time, he was a contemporary of Liu Yu and even had some conflicts and collaborations with Liu Yu during the Lin Ji Challenge – Western Siberian Forest survival.

Privately, he had a good relationship with Liu Yu.

Oleg extended his broad palm for a handshake with Chen Wen: "I have also heard of your name for a while, very impressive, whether on the drinking table or in solitary wild survival!"

Chen Wen chuckled without saying much.

As for the other three, Chen Wen only got to know their names.

Ivan, Andrei, Mikhail.

But this Ivan is not that Ivan.

The Ivan from Caprivi is on another team; he barely made it to the Eight Extremes Challenge list.

Chen Wen couldn't help but internally complain: Why are there so many Ivans over there in Russia?

After chatting for a few brief moments.

Oleg noticed that Chen Wen seemed to have some business with Fred.

After arranging to drink with Chen Wen in the evening, he left with the other three.

As Chen Wen watched them leave, he had a plan in mind.

Fred was not very popular in this team; during the introduction earlier, he hadn't referred to the people around him as teammates.

Similarly, when Ivan called out Andrei and Mikhail, he referred to them as teammates.

Except for Fred, he directly called Fred by his original name.

Oleg didn't seem to have any intention of stopping this.

There's an opportunity!

Chen Wen moved his tray over and shared his plans with Fred with a smile.

When Fred heard the invitation to join Chen Wen's team, his eyes lit up.

Without much hesitation, he immediately agreed to the matter.

Then Fred explained his reason for joining Chen Wen.

"I'm not very popular here."

Fred said with a bitter smile: "In the previous solitary wilderness survival, it should have been Ivan who participated, but he lost to me in competition. Our relationship was originally quite good, but from then on it turned to ice."

"He is Oleg's apprentice, and I, well, prefer to be a lone wolf, so in this team, they have long intended to ditch me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen comforted Fred with a few words.

And shared an old saying from Hua Country with Fred: "If you are not appreciated here, there will be a place that appreciates you elsewhere."

Then he added a famous line from a novel: "Thirty years on the east side, thirty years on the west side, don't underestimate a young man's ambitions!"

This motivational soup filled Fred right up.

He immediately patted his chest and declared that he would listen to Chen Wen.

Fred joined Chen Wen's team.

....

But with Adam and Gaston, things took an unexpected turn.

Chen Wen first contacted Adam.

After getting Adam's location, he immediately went to Adam's room.

When he arrived, Gaston just happened to bring liquor into Adam's room.

The two saw each other and immediately put their arms around each other's shoulders and entered Adam's room.

Soon, after Chen Wen explained his intention, Adam and Gaston's expressions changed.

"I'll join!"

Adam took a deep breath, eyes firm: "Being with those three is no different than surviving on my own!"

Goodness, where there are people, there are always rivalries!

The old sayings never deceive!

After reaching a cooperation intention with Adam, Chen Wen immediately looked at Gaston, who was sipping on his drink with a blank face.

Gaston grinned: "I... might not make it."

Not make it?

While Chen Wen was puzzled, Adam chuckled beside him and explained: "One of those three is Gaston's teacher, also his referral to join the association, so he can't escape."

This made Gaston nod awkwardly: "Yes, if I leave now, I wouldn't be able to continue in the association."

"Alright then, it seems I need to contact Phil."

Chen Wen shook his head.

But at this time, Adam said: "Phil is also unlikely. He came with their president, and this time the French intend to survive together. I've already contacted Phil before."

Phil is also not an option?

Chen Wen helplessly said: "Well, I don't know anyone familiar now, how about the four of us go together?"

After thinking for a while, Adam said: "I do have a friend, an Australian local, he's also not very popular in the association, why not I ask him?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen asked: "What about this person's character?"

"For me, he's trustworthy."

Adam said: "Plus, he's strong, a local, but like us, he's a newcomer."

Chen Wen said: "A newcomer isn't a problem, what's the harm in forming a team of all newcomers? As long as the strength is enough and the character is reliable, feel free to invite him."

With Chen Wen's permission, Adam contacted the person he mentioned on the spot.

In Chen Wen's presence, the Australian named Dennis readily agreed to Adam's invitation.

And expressed his desire to have a meal with his new teammates before their survival adventure.

His attitude wasn't arrogant, looking similar to Adam, both being individuals looking for new opportunities after failing the seed selection.

Chen Wen also had a brief chat with Dennis to learn about his survival skills expertise.

After hanging up, Chen Wen nodded slightly: "Not bad, he can join us!"

Hearing this, Adam smiled with delight.

Chen Wen's new team was officially formed!

...

That evening, Chen Wen arrived at the restaurant reserved by Oleg as agreed.

Here, five brawny men from Russia challenged Chen Wen — they wanted to reclaim Fred's honor at the drinking table!

But facing the "cheating" Chen Wen — with the entry [Variable Temperature] boosting his metabolism with high body heat.

Causing him to handle liquor like it was water.

In the end, the five strong men couldn't help Fred reclaim his honor as they hoped.

Instead, under Chen Wen's powerful "combat power," they each ended up under the table one by one.

Oleg, the last one left, stared with wide eyes, full of disbelief.

He couldn't help but ask: "Are you a monster? Not even a bit tipsy?"

Chen Wen squinted his eyes, overcoming a slight discomfort from drinking: "Hehe, maybe after another drink I'll drop, come on!"

After gulping the last cup, Oleg rolled his eyes and ended up under the table.

Under the shocked gaze of the restaurant staff, Chen Wen stood up stably and notified the assistants of these Russian strongmen to carry them back to the hotel.

Thus, Chen Wen's alliance journey came to an end.