X-ray Eyes Little Wild Doctor-Chapter 209 - 204: Wild Bear’s Paw

The South Pole is the center of Antarctica and the southernmost point of the Earth, and the object Ye Tian wanted to retrieve was right there.

Seeing the target right ahead, Ye Tian, who had been bustling about for days, suddenly felt invigorated, as if infused with boundless energy, despite the fact that his food supply was running low, and what he would eat upon his return had become an issue.

He ran across the icy tundra with large, striding steps, like an exuberant snow leopard, his movements lithe and swift, his whole being full of vigor.

Five hours later.

Ye Tian stood at the South Pole, facing a towering glacier with an irregular shape that defied description, somewhat resembling a giant snow-covered saddle.

"It’s been a long time since I’ve been back, but everything is just the same, haha, nothing has changed."

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Tian quickly climbed the glacier and reached a special spot. He threw his knapsack aside, took out the snow shovel he brought with him, and began to dig as he crouched on the ground.

The polar glacier was incredibly hard and did not lessen with time, its hardness not inferior to ordinary steel. The sound of the steel shovel scraping the ice was grating to the ears. Even though it was a high-carbon steel shovel, the digging was extremely difficult for Ye Tian.

An hour passed, and a one-meter-deep ice cellar had appeared on the spot.

Two hours went by, and the pit deepened from one meter to two.

Ye Tian climbed out of the ice pit, ate some compressed biscuits, grabbed a handful of snow to quench his thirst, and after replenishing his strength, he jumped back into the pit and resumed the arduous task of digging.

As he dug deeper, the pit grew larger, and the excavated ice and snow piled up into a small mountain. Roughly seven or eight hours later, his shovel struck a hard object, and Ye Tian finally stopped digging. free𝑤ebnovel.com

Setting down the shovel, he crouched at the bottom of the pit and swept away the thick layer of snow, immediately revealing a purple surface. Brushing the icy debris aside with his hands, more and more purple appeared, showing a rough, elongated shape.

"It’s just as it was when I buried it," Ye Tian fondly caressed the purple object, murmuring to himself, "Old friend, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other, haha, how have you been?"

Unfortunately, the purple object couldn’t talk and exchange pleasantries with Ye Tian.

Applying a little force with his fingers, Ye Tian pulled the purple object from the ice and snow, cleaned it off, and stroked it tenderly, his eyes revealing deep affection.

It was a rectangular purple chest, neither too large nor too small.

The chest was made entirely of high-quality rosewood, and was valuable in itself. It was carved with mysterious patterns by master artists, and it was no exaggeration to say the chest was an invaluable treasure, at least a relic or antique.

If this chest were to be featured on a show like "Treasure Appraisal," it would cause a sensation.

Gently opening the wooden chest, Ye Tian’s eyes lit up, and he nodded with satisfaction. Then he carefully closed it, wrapped it securely, and slung it over his shoulders.

Ye Tian took a deep breath, gazing fondly at the scenery of the Pole, and then, with a slight smile, he silently turned and left.

The howling wind swept away a series of footprints, and the figure of the young man slowly disappeared from the location of the South Pole.

Leaving behind many useless tools, his return journey was much lighter than the outward trip. Ye Tian moved swiftly, carrying the rosewood chest through the vast snowy wilderness.

Three days later.

Antarctica had endured another polar night, with the duration of darkness reduced from 24 to 23 hours. Although daylight lasted for only one hour, for Ye Tian, who had long been deprived of sunlight, this was sheer luxury.

The sunlight penetrated the atmosphere, spreading warmth over the barren land of Antarctica.

The stock of compressed biscuits in his knapsack was nearly gone, and the dried beef had been digested long ago, leaving Ye Tian’s provisions in question.

In the bitterly cold land of Antarctica, life is so scarce that often no sign of life can be seen for miles around. The occasional sight of lichen clinging to rocks is considered fortunate.

Only such resilient vegetation like lichen could grow in a place like Antarctica.

Two days later, Ye Tian finished his last piece of compressed biscuit. Thereafter, he could only stave off hunger with snow. Occasionally dizzy from hunger, he often missed the five-star hotels in Jiang City, thinking it a sin how much food he had wasted back then.

That day, having nibbled on ice and snow for two days, Ye Tian’s stomach was growling with hunger, and he could barely muster any energy. He trudged forward, hoping to reach the return point soon.

Suddenly, the sound of a dog barking came from a distance.

Ye Tian immediately turned to look back, curiosity and surprise filling his heart.

"Is that..." As Ye Tian’s vision cleared, his eyes gleamed with an unusual light, "A fox! And that behind it, is that a polar bear!?"

As it turned out, after the sun reappeared, the animals living in Antarctica started to revive and roam in search of food.

Although life in Antarctica is exceedingly rare, there are exceptions; not only are penguins well-known residents, but there are also a few foxes and polar bears.

It’s worth mentioning that this snow bear was not a polar bear, but rather a ferocious creature resembling a brown bear. It was massive in size and at the top of the South Pole food chain—penguins, seals, snow foxes, and sea fish were all its delicious food.

Not far away, the huge snow bear had a penguin in its mouth. The fresh blood dribbled onto the snow like red plum blossoms on the snow, incredibly striking.

In front of the snow bear was a snow fox, its fur smooth and impeccably white. A pair of glossy black eyes watched the snow bear with a mix of fear and a hint of complaint, showing a human-like quality that caught Ye Tian’s attention.

"This little guy is quite cute," Ye Tianxin muttered to herself.

Ye Tian quickly realized that the penguin in the snow bear’s mouth had obviously been snatched from the snow fox. In nature, the law of the jungle was common.

The giant snow bear soon finished off the penguin but still seemed unsatisfied. It headed straight for the snow fox, its massive paws pounding the ice with a thudding sound that was truly terrifying.

Facing the pursuit of such a massive creature, the frail snow fox had no choice but to flee. The little guy was very smart. Seeing Ye Tian standing in the distance, it actually ran towards him, whimpering as if asking for help.

"This is getting more and more interesting. The little thing is full of spirit," Ye Tian smiled.

The snow fox wasn’t slow, but the snow bear’s speed was astonishingly fast. It quickly caught up with the snow fox, and with a massive swipe of its paw, the snow fox cried out in pain and desperately ran towards Ye Tian, arriving in front of him in a blink with its shiny black eyes looking up at him, full of pleading.

"The little guy is quite endearing, huh," Ye Tian really liked it.

The huge snow bear, upon discovering Ye Tian the human, was not afraid but instead fixed him with a menacing glare, as if seeing a delicious meal. With a roar, it charged towards him with powerful strides, its mouth full of sharp teeth bearing down on him.

"Back off!" Ye Tian’s brow furrowed.

Without further words, he kicked out, hitting the snow bear square in the chest.

In front of the nearly three-meter-tall giant snow bear, the kick seemed trivial. However, this seemingly insignificant kick sent the snow bear flying.

"Wow!" The tough-skinned snow bear got up, roaring furiously, venting its rage at the human.

The snow fox whined and wagged its bushy white tail non-stop, as if reminding Ye Tian to be careful.

By then, the snow bear charged again, mindlessly ferocious without any reasoning. It opened its gaping mouth and flailed its massive paws wildly at Ye Tian.

"Getting cocky, huh? Fuck!" Ye Tian cursed, "Damn bear, I’ve been starving for days, and today you’ll just be my breakfast!"

With that, he thrust forward with a punch, slamming into the snow bear’s chest. Then he turned his right fist into a palm, striking heavily at the bear’s heart. As he channeled his energy, the force penetrated the thick fur and reached the beast’s heart, which, under the impact, instantly shattered.

Boom! The snow bear, that had just been roaring, now toppled onto the ice like a collapsing building, a spectacular sight.

"Haven’t eaten meat in ages, I’ve almost forgotten what it tastes like. Today’s a good day to improve the menu, haha!"

Ye Tian was delighted, pulling out the military dagger he carried, and started to skin and cut up the snow bear. The hot blood blew quickly into hard ice in the cold wind.

He discarded the hide and innards, keeping only the best parts of the meat. Ye Tian dug a sizable snow cave and started a fire inside to prevent it from being extinguished by the wind.

Without chili, monosodium glutamate, Sichuan pepper, or any seasoning, Ye Tian began roasting the snow bear meat over the fire. The sizzling aroma filled his nostrils as fatty bear paw dripped oil into the flames which caused the flames to burn vigorously, making one’s mouth water.

"The most authentic game, the most authentic bear paws, the most authentic craftsmanship, tsk tsk tsk, I wouldn’t trade this for an immortal life."

Ye Tian, holding a medium-rare bear paw, started to devour it. Whenever he felt thirsty, he would grab a handful of snow and stuff it into his mouth. The fat was rich and the meat delicious and fragrant.

"Fat but not greasy, the meat is tender and bouncy. Bear paws really are a delicacy," Ye Tian ate sloppily, his hunger gradually subsiding as his stomach filled.

"Whine, whine, whine..."

Suddenly, the sound of a dog barking came from outside the cave, followed by a little head poking in. Big glistening eyes fixed on Ye Tian, or more precisely, on the fatty meat in his hand.

"The little guy didn’t leave?" Ye Tian watched the snow fox and said with a faint smile, "Seems like the little guy has taken a liking to my delicious meal."

As if understanding Ye Tian’s words, the snow fox whined and shook its tail incessantly, white and fluffy like a pom-pom, incredibly adorable.

"Go ahead and have it."

Ye Tian tossed it a half-cooked bear paw, and the little guy immediately started gnawing on it, still making whimpering noises and wagging its cute tail, as if to thank him for his hospitality.

"I haven’t got anyone to talk to here, little guy. Eat up, there’s more if you can’t get enough," Ye Tian tried to touch the snow fox’s little head. Surprisingly, it didn’t resist at all, appearing quite obedient and endearing.

With a mountain of snow bear meat that Ye Tian couldn’t possibly finish, he cut some and put it in his pocket for rations for the coming days. He couldn’t carry the rest, so he left it for the snow fox, which should be enough for the little guy to eat for a long time. Plus, he didn’t have to worry about the meat spoiling, since the South Pole itself was like a huge refrigerator.