The towering tree that blotted out the sun was estimated to be over fifteen meters tall, and the nest situated at a height of over ten meters—nearly the equivalent to a four-story building.
Everyone was troubled.
But Bi Fang was not worried, for when he set his sight on the tree, the route planning, points of leverage, climbing motions...
...many details instinctively came to mind, and on the spot, no less than three possible routes appeared in his mind!
Among countless branches, each pathway was exceptionally clear, unobstructed!
Climbing Lv5!
What high tree of over ten meters? It's clearly nothing but a simple ladder!
Earthworms?
Decent people have eggs, who would eat earthworms!
Thinking this, Bi Fang rubbed his hands together, somewhat excitedly saying, "This is a Metasequoia, characteristic of having numerous branches, which start dividing from a lower point, all of which are excellent footholds, so climbing it will not be hard!"
[???]
[Is Old Fang going to climb the tree?]
[How do you climb such a tall tree?]
[Safety first, guys. Play it smart, don't take risks!]
[Is this the end just as it began?]
The number of viewers in the livestream increased gradually, and many who just joined found Bi Fang about to take the risk of climbing a tree, rushing to dissuade him.
"You really don't need to worry, climbing this tree isn't as difficult as you think!" Bi Fang was preparing to explain in detail when a long comment suddenly caught everyone's attention.
[The host is right, I've been into rock climbing for three or four years, and there are actually a lot of holds on this tree, but that's assuming you have a safety rope. The host is climbing barehanded, right?]
[Without a rope, one mistake and it's goodbye. Emmm... I for one wouldn't dare do that...]
Well now, the viewers were even more concerned.
After all, this was in the outdoor live broadcasting section, and it wasn't unusual to encounter viewers who really knew their stuff about rock climbing while browsing here.
Seeing this, Bi Fang scratched his head, feeling that the situation was developing differently from what he had expected. This tree, to him, was indeed not challenging, with a diameter far exceeding the safety threshold of 15 centimeters.
With that in mind, Bi Fang decided to let the facts speak for themselves.
"For trees with many branches, we can use the swing leg method, which means grabbing a branch with both hands, swinging the legs to put one leg up on the branch, and then leveraging that to climb."
After rubbing his palms, to the astonishment of the viewers, Bi Fang took a running start and leaped, stepping onto the trunk.
The rough bark provided enough friction that, with this brief lift, Bi Fang jumped and grasped a branch with both hands.
"The key to the swing leg method is to swing the legs and drape one over the branch. With both arms wrapping around the branch, your biceps are then positioned on the top side of the trunk. Next, you swing the other leg that's hanging in the air, flex the biceps, and flip your body over. That way, you'll make it onto the branch."
After explaining, Bi Fang began to sway his body and, with a push, stepped on the trunk again, walking as if he were moonwalking, before finally using his arms and legs together to straddle the branch!
The whole process was smooth and done in one go!
His upper body strength may indeed have been insufficient, but his technique was top-notch!
With the right technique, climbing a tree is definitely not difficult!
[What just happened?]
[My god, if you say the host isn't a special forces soldier, I won't believe it.]
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[Damn, with that skill alone, Master Fang definitely hasn't been slacking! I've been rock climbing for almost three to four years and still am not as proficient as the host!]
[Is he really that strong?]
[Absolutely. The way he grabbed the branch at the beginning shows how solid Master Fang's basics are. And the fact that he dared to climb so quickly without safety ropes and without any hesitation clearly shows he often practices. I misspoke earlier; even with a rope, I wouldn't dare climb like that. He's certainly a master of barehanded climbing!]
[666, here we go again, it's starting again!]
Above, amidst the dense branches, Bi Fang adeptly continued to ascend, leaping directly whenever he encountered displaced branches, which was extremely risky.
"Whew, you see, its branches are really abundant, and all perfect footholds. It's truly not difficult, and if you, mastering some techniques, were to try a few times, you could do it too."
Sitting on a branch, Bi Fang looked into the camera, panting, "Tree climbing is much about technique. First is clothing—it shouldn't be so tight that it restricts movement, nor so loose that it might catch on branches."
"Next, your body should be somewhat relaxed, and remember the three-point rule. Three out of your four limbs should be firmly attached to the tree at three distinct points, forming a triangulated base."
"The triangle is a very stable structure. With three points of support, our center of gravity is easier to control and shift. Also, if one point fails, the other two can provide timely support." Bi Fang paused, deciding to explain two scenarios, "However, if both feet are placed on the same branch, it can only be considered one point of support. Sitting or leaning against the tree doesn't count as a support point, as it can't provide any when the other points fail."
Once again climbing onto a branch, Bi Fang took a break, as climbing trees was indeed very draining.
"Try to grab the tree branch as close to the trunk as possible, and remember, branches less than 7.5cm in diameter should only bear the weight of one hand. If stepping on it, the sole of your foot should be perpendicular to the branch and placed where it connects to the trunk. And never, ever grab a branch that is cracked as it's extremely dangerous."
As if to prove this point, just as Bi Fang finished resting and reached for a branch to continue his ascent…
Crack!
Rustle...
The branch he had grabbed suddenly broke off and fell!
Bi Fang lost his balance, his heart pounding as he quickly grabbed a nearby thinner branch and steadied his feet, barely avoiding a fall.
[Damn, that scared me]
[Holy shit, is his mouth blessed? Whatever he says happens!]
[That reaction was too quick, right?]
[666, literally dropped into hell]
[Master Fang: Basic operations, don't overreact]
[Everyone sit down, don't kneel]
[True·Preach by example]
Regaining his senses, Bi Fang felt his entire body soaked in cold sweat, he calmed himself down and said seriously, "Did you all see how important the three-point rule is? That branch just now was clearly eaten by insects, that's why it wasn't stable, and the crack was on top, so I didn't notice it. It seems this tree is not healthy, we need to be even more careful."
[Going for more?]
[Bird: Chose this tree for nothing but the abundant food!]
[My palms are sweating just watching this!]
[I can't even watch...]
[The host is truly strong!]
[Go Master Fang!]
Looking at the audience's encouragement, Bi Fang's racing heart gradually calmed down, and he wiped the sweat from his hands on his clothes.
"When climbing trees or rock-climbing, we must be careful not to slip, which is why many climbers carry a bag of magnesium powder with them. A single slip, and what awaits you might not be failure, but death."
Having said that, Bi Fang took a deep breath, climbed back onto the branch, and as he kept climbing, the overall height increased, causing the audience in the live stream to sweat even more.
[That's too f*cking thrilling.]
[Please don't point the camera down.]
[Master Fang: That's it? These viewers are not up to it.]
[It's just ten meters, the height of a four-story building.]
[Here it comes, the typical 'I could do that too'.]
Luckily, no issues arose after that, and in about ten minutes, Bi Fang reached the branch where the nest was located, and he peered inside.
[Finally got up there, hard work pays off.]
[There are eggs, there are eggs!]
[Not a wasted trip.]
[Earthworm: Dodged a bullet.]
"Hey, they're sparrow eggs, not a protected species." Bi Fang, seeing the pattern of the eggs, breathed a sigh of relief. In this world, sparrows are not one of the protected, and they're everywhere. "These days, birds that are not protected are rarer than those that are."
[Is it that exaggerated?]
[Indeed, even crows are protected now.]
[Didn't expect a positive energy host, definitely going to follow!]
Due to extreme hunger, Bi Fang straddling the branch couldn't wait to reach out and take all the eggs from the nest, but before he could stretch out his hand, suddenly from underneath the nest, a "hiss hiss" sound was heard.
The next second, a huge vicious brown snake head wound its way up from under the branch.
Fuck!
Bi Fang, who had relaxed, felt his arm tremble, and his pupils contracted sharply.
Motherfucker, a Short-tailed Viper!
Bi Fang had learned about some of Qinling's dangerous creatures before he came!
Short-tailed Viper, also known as Flying over Grass, Ground Flattened Snake, highly poisonous, lethal!
If he got bitten here, he was certain not to see tomorrow's sun!
And now the distance between them was less than a meter!
Practically face-to-face!
[Fuck, I'm scared to death, there's a hidden boss?]
[What do we do, the host can't escape in the tree.]
[Damn, we finally got up here, and now this happens?]
[High energy!!!]
[Damn, it's all because I ran my mouth, this is worse than eating earthworms. If something happens, isn't it on me for the rest of my life?]
Some of the viewers who had encouraged Bi Fang to climb the tree were now full of regret and awoke all the other viewers.
Indeed, because the branch was too narrow, Bi Fang couldn't move his body to dodge, and with the ground ten meters below, if he encountered an attack...
This was a checkmate!