Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start-Chapter 46 - Really a good dog... damn thing

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Really a good dog… damn thing

Chapter 46 -46: Really a good dog… damn thing

The sunlight was just right.

Around nine in the morning, Xu Yang started his live stream.

In the live stream, he was dressed in lightweight clothing, carrying a somewhat worn bamboo basket, walking on a mountain path.

This time, Little Black followed him.

Since it was a mountain area close to human habitation, there were no dangers, so he brought Little Black along.

It was also to get it familiar with the mountain environment, given that they would go trekking together in the future.

The mountain scenery was always unique, lush with greenery.

The title of the live stream was: “Heading to the mountains today to dig for ferns (not deep mountains).”

Old fans soon entered the live to watch.

[Old Xu, you’re up early today!]

[Are you heading into the mountains?]

[Where is the little fox in the video?]

The bullet comments began to roll immediately.

Yesterday, Xu Yang had posted two videos about the little fox, which many people liked.

So as soon as the broadcast started today, people were asking about the fox.

Xu Yang then said:

“Today, I’m heading into the mountains to dig for ferns. I’m going to look for one of my burrows.”

“Mountain runners, at a fixed time each year, all have their own secret spots.”

“As long as no one discovers it, all the stuff there is yours.”

“Ferns are also a good find, popular around here, and people like to dig for them.”

“The temperature in Changbai Mountain is relatively low, so ferns mature late, and digging begins around June or July.”

He walked further inside and soon passed by a small stream.

The stream flowed continuously along the riverbed; looking closely, the water was incredibly clear, clearly showing the riverbed’s sediment and aquatic plants.

Some stones were slanted in the water, covered in green moss.

Moss plants are very picky about their growing environment; a large amount of moss on the stones indicates excellent ecological conditions here.

There are no factories nearby, and the water flows down from Heavenly Lake on Changbai Mountain, supposedly a small branch of three major rivers.

Seeing the clear river water, viewers in the live chat couldn’t help but marvel.

[This river water is so clear; the rivers I’ve seen before are all muddy, either gray or murky like muddy water.]

[The scenery is so beautiful, just like described in poetry!]

[The water here isn’t just clear; you can drink it directly, and it even has a slightly sweet taste.]

[Forest landscapes are the most beautiful!]

After walking a while, Xu Yang raised his wrist to glance at the rolling text of bullet comments.

He chuckled and said:

“The water in the mountains is drinkable, but since it supports fish and frogs, it’s better not to drink it directly.”

“It’s mostly used for washing vegetables, sun-dried sauce chunks, or dried fruits, that kind of thing.”

A few steps later, under a stone slab slanted into the river, Xu Yang actually saw some tadpoles.

He instantly became excited.

“Let me show everyone the ecology here.”

“As you know, toads are common because they aren’t picky about their living environment, but frogs are rarer.”

“Many of you probably haven’t seen large tadpoles, those already starting metamorphosis.”

“Look at this stone slab, right where it meets the creek.”

“These big tadpoles have already grown legs and are about to crawl out of the river!”

Xu Yang took out his phone and maneuvered the drone’s camera to film the situation in the river.

At the interface of the stone slab and the creek, below the water surface, five or six black tadpoles were attempting to climb onto the stone slab.

The tadpoles had large heads and already sprouted limbs, with tiny tails, making them look particularly odd.

Nature’s craftsmanship is a marvel, and the developmental process of amphibians is truly miraculous.

[It really is a tadpole in the developmental process, I’m seeing one live for the first time!]

[This is so rare!]

[I’ve only ever seen very small frogs, they appear in large numbers after it rains, but I’ve never seen so many big tadpoles!]

[To be honest, during rainy days, if you find a lot hopping around in the grass, they are probably little toads.]

The bullet comments immediately came alive.

Everyone was interested in these things.

Seeing real nature through the live camera, with no filters, no staged scenes, no gimmicks, gave people a novel feeling.

Although many couldn’t personally explore nature, they found it interesting to watch remotely through the camera.

The tadpoles were undergoing their own evolutionary transformation.

It probably wouldn’t be long before they completed their evolution and lived on land.

Just then, Little Black saw Xu Yang continuously watching the tadpoles and became curious too.

It trotted over to the stone slab, leaned its head down almost touching the water surface, and stared intently at the tadpoles in the creek.

The tadpoles weren’t afraid either, swinging their nearly disappearing tails in the stream and staring at Little Black.

This scene was extraordinarily beautiful.

Many netizens, upon seeing this, thought it was very cute.

[Little Black is so adorable!]

[Oh my, are they making friends?]

[They can even do that!]

Everyone was discussing animatedly.

Xu Yang also found it interesting.

Little Black was actually gazing across the water at the tadpoles, evoking a sense of friendship that transcended space and species.

“What a good dog…”

Before Xu Yang could finish his sentence, in that instant, Little Black suddenly made a move, a fierce dog pouncing to eat!

It opened its mouth and bit into the water, snapping up a tadpole.

Suddenly, water splashed all around!

“What a good dog… you little creature, spit it out!”

Xu Yang immediately crouched down, pried open Little Black’s mouth, and even gently smacked its head.

Little Black, knowing better, opened its mouth and spat the tadpole back into the stream.

At this, the little tadpole, terrified, immediately fled in panic, vanishing in the blink of an eye between the cracks of the pebbles.

Tadpole: I make friends with you, and you treat me as dry food.

Having done all this, Little Black looked at Xu Yang with a simple smile, not seeming to feel sorry at all.

The netizens were also caught off guard by this scene.

Immediately, everyone couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

[Hahaha, this little dog is too crafty!]

[And I thought it was making friends with the tadpole!]

[The scene shifted so quickly, I just said how cute it was, and then it pulled this stunt!]

[Little Black: What are you looking at? Tadpole: What’s it to you? Little Black: Look again and see what happens? Tadpole: Try me…]

[There goes the nice atmosphere!]

The live stream was filled with joy.

Xu Yang then continued deeper into the forest with Little Black.

At this time, Xu Yang saw two people in old camouflage outfits also carrying bamboo baskets, foraging for wild vegetables.

He recognized them as villagers.

Upon seeing Xu Yang, the two greeted him, “Are you here to pick vegetables too?”

Xu Yang nodded and smiled, “Looking for some fern to stir-fry for dinner.”

“Didn’t go into the mountains today? I heard you found some good stuff this year.”

“I’ll go again in a couple of days.”

After exchanging greetings, Xu Yang continued on his way.

After walking a bit, Xu Yang said to the live stream viewers,

“This time of year, it’s the busiest season for Mountain Rushing, and mountain runners are the most active.”

“Like my father and his peers, they’ve been in the mountains for four days, only returning tonight.”

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“Through autumn, mountain runners keep very busy.”

“Summer is when the herbs and mountain goods grow best and fetch the most money. With some effort over a couple of months, with good luck you can make tens of thousands, with bad luck at least you make a wage for your hard work.”

“I plan to go into the mountains myself in a few days.”

He continued deeper into the woods.

The mountain path was difficult, uneven in places, with occasional steep slopes difficult to ascend.

He chose a path lush with vegetation, weaving through the trees.

After passing a particularly steep stretch down the mountainside, Xu Yang finally reached his destination.

“I used to go into the mountains quite often, and everyone in the village knows I’m great at foraging wild vegetables and mountain goods.”

“I always find mountain goods.”

“I’ve loved running around in the mountains since I was a kid.”

“This is my secret spot specifically for foraging ferns.”

Xu Yang told everyone.

The drone flew ahead, filming.

A lush green meadow teemed with many tall green plants.

As expected, the netizens all turned into question mark faces.

Secret spot?

Foraging for fern?

Where are the ferns?

Isn’t this just grass?