With a tree stick, survival is half guaranteed!
That was, of course, a joke among the online friends.
But for Bi Fang, a straight tree stick was indeed an unexpected delight, as its help in probing the snow-covered ground was quite significant.
It protected his joints, maintained his balance, and even made walking up slopes more effortless, effectively increasing his average speed.
Studies have proven that a walking stick of the right length can reduce the impact on the knees by more than 40%, especially when going downhill.
Bi Fang's joints were naturally strong enough to withstand the impact, but the stick's help in maintaining balance and speeding up his progress was truly appreciated.
The tree branch itself had not dried out to the point of snapping easily; on the contrary, it retained a fair degree of toughness and could serve as a perfect probing stick.
And its length was just adequate to double as a makeshift weapon.
