Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 118 Snow Leopard: Disappearance is Art!
Actually, 'finding the snow leopard' was not part of Chen Nian's original plan.

Because snow leopards are so hard to find!

A local man named Gesang once succinctly captured the essence of the search for snow leopards in a statement filled with awe and helplessness:
When you see a snow leopard, it's because it has decided to let you see it.

This is by no means an exaggeration.

These top hunters, revered as 'Snow Mountain Ghosts,' possess the ultimate survival wisdom: the art of 'disappearance.'

(Snow Leopard: Art is about disappearing! That's it!)
They can detect the vibrations of human footsteps from a kilometer away, and the unfamiliar scents carried on the wind, and disappear like wisps of smoke into the rugged cliffs and deep icy ravines in advance!
In addition, Chen Nian has a good understanding of snow leopard habits.

This is also why he didn't have much hope of finding the snow leopard.

Snow leopards roam the remote, cloud-topped regions at altitudes of 2500 to 5500 meters!

They have a preference for cliffs, canyons, and moraines—broken places that deter humans from venturing into.

For humans to reach that place, they need not only professional mountaineering equipment, but also the courage to challenge the forbidden zone of life.

Even so, the probability of them meeting is extremely low.
In addition, snow leopards live solitary lives in wide-ranging areas, with a single leopard's territory covering 100-1000 square kilometers, and they can move up to 40 kilometers per day!

No one can guess where it will go next.

Even if you do encounter one, the snow leopard's gray-white fur with dark patches blends in with the bare rocks, snow, and shady environment of the mountains, making it almost impossible to spot with the naked eye when it is still, and you are very likely to just pass by it!

As they move, they cling tightly to the rock face or snow gully, appearing from a distance like flowing shadows of rocks.

Moreover, snow leopards are nocturnal and live during the day.

This greatly reduces the likelihood of it being seen.

Even if you use drones or infrared cameras to monitor from a distance, the extreme environment of -30°C will make you experience what it means to lose both your wife and your army.

The snow leopard's camouflage is an evolutionary victory for the top predators on the plateau.

They fight against environmental and human pressures by 'disappearing'.

Every successful shot is an ultimate test of endurance in extreme environments, technological application, and ecological wisdom.

Therefore.

Given the team's original plan not to venture into the core area of ​​the snow-capped mountains, Chen Nian had already buried her hopes for snow leopards deep in her heart.

But he never expected it!
Someone actually spotted a snow leopard near this snow line?!

This news made Chen Nian ecstatic!
Once an adult snow leopard establishes a territory, it will never voluntarily give it up for its entire life, only roaming within the territory periodically.

Unless forced by external factors.

For example, some aggressive behaviors of humans.

This snow line is rarely visited by humans, and it is very likely that the snow leopard is still roaming in this area!
"If we're lucky enough, we might actually encounter a snow leopard!"

This thought almost made Chen Nian jump up on the spot with excitement.

He almost immediately turned to the infinitesimal quantity beside him.

His eyes were filled with a burning plea:

"Brother Liang! I'd like to request permission to stay near the snow line for the rest of the time! Until we evacuate, or until I get a picture of it!"

He needs time.

We need to patiently wait for the moment when a miracle will happen in this land that may harbor ghosts.

Looking at the flames burning in Chen Nian's eyes, and thinking of his astonishing 'cat-loving' nature, Wuqi Xiaoliang pondered for a moment before nodding emphatically.

"it is good!"

"Then this arduous yet glorious task is entrusted to you by the organization!"

Considering Chen Nian's special circumstances, he added:
"If you need any support, whether it's people or equipment, just let me know! I'll do my best to coordinate!"

Others can disregard infinitesimal quantities.

But Chen Nian might actually bring him a surprise.

"real?!"

Chen Nian's eyes instantly curved into crescents, and the wide grin of her mouth almost reached her ears.

It would be foolish not to use equipment you have!

He excitedly said on the spot, "Then I would like to apply for two anti-freeze drones and five low-temperature infrared trigger cameras."

"Even if we can't find the snow leopard, I'm still confident we can find the Pallas's cat in that area! We'll definitely have plenty of material!"

An infinitesimal quantity is achieved with a wave of the hand.

"Approved! Go get it from the logistics team leader and tell him I agree."

"Long live Brother Liang!"

Chen Nian clenched her fist excitedly.

My body instinctively wanted to do a triumphant little jump and spin.

He froze halfway through the movement, quickly lowered his hand, regained his composure, and nodded toward the infinitesimal.

"Then I'll go to Brother Liang's place."

After saying that, he ran back to the camp as if fleeing.

Watching his retreating figure, a trace of worry flashed in Wuqi Xiaoliang's eyes. He wondered if he should find Chen Nian a different teammate.

Chen Nian has become so immature and childish from always hanging out with Lin Sen!

On the way back to camp, Chen Nian felt her cheeks burning!
Thinking back on his behavior, he was so embarrassed that he could dig a courtyard house out of his toes on the spot.

That's so damn embarrassing!

He now has strong reason to suspect that a significant proportion of cow-cat genes have been mixed into this Best body!

Otherwise, why would he suddenly go crazy?

"That's so embarrassing."

"Looks like I'll have to figure out how to control this damn instinctive urge tonight!"

Today was alright; only Gesang and Wuji Xiaoliang saw it. Given their personalities, they wouldn't spread it around.

But what if he suddenly does something like that during a live stream one day? Wouldn't that completely ruin his refined and easygoing persona?

No no no!

horrible
Chen Nian quickly shook her head, banishing the frightening thought from her mind, and hurried back to the camp.

What he didn't know was.

At this moment, in the space of consciousness, Xiaomi was already so happy that she was banging her head on the ground, her squeaking like the laughter of a little mouse, echoing endlessly in the space.

At the camp, Xia Qiyue and Lin Sen were still waiting for Chen Nian.

Upon seeing Chen Nian return, the two hurriedly went to greet her.

"How to say?"

Is there any other arrangement?

Chen Nian did not mention the poachers, but instead rearranged the previous filming plan and explained the reasons for the change.

"what?!"

"You're saying there are snow leopards here?!"

When they heard that snow leopards had been spotted near the snow line, Lin Sen was even more excited than Chen Nian!
They immediately started dancing!

Seeing this familiar scene, Chen Nian fell silent.

Did he misunderstand the Cat God's body just now?

Was the reason I was so immature and childish because I was infected by Lin Sen?
Fortunately, Xia Qiyue is quite reliable.

After a brief moment of shock and excitement, she realized that manpower alone was far from enough to find the snow leopard.

"We still need the help of equipment!"

"Did you tell Liang about this? Request a few more infrared cameras and drones; these are essential. Also, make sure you have enough cold-resistant batteries, spare memory cards, and even hand warmers! The shooting plan also needs to be refined."

Her thinking is clear and pragmatic.

These are all things that Chen Nian has already considered.

The two of them thought of the same thing.

"I told you, the application has already been approved! You can go pick it up now!"

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

That's the advantage of having a reliable teammate.

Then, the two glanced at Lin Sen, who was still acting foolishly, their eyes showing the same speechless and disgusted expressions.

Alas!
The two turned around in tacit agreement and walked straight towards the logistics tent.

"I don't think adding two more folding chairs is excessive, right? Staking out is actually quite tiring."

"Agreed. By the way, should we request more high-calorie snacks and the like?"

"Yes, yes, yes! This is a must-have!"

Xia Qiyue nodded frantically in agreement.

When Lin Sen came to his senses, he realized that the two had already walked away chatting and laughing. He quickly followed after them, biting his oxygen tank.

"Hey! Wait for me!"

Ten minutes later, the trio, carrying backpacks packed full of food, set off again toward the snow line.

This time the objectives are clearer and more in-depth.

It's still the same area as this morning.

However, we still need to go a little further in.

They stopped beside a large, relatively sheltered rock when the solid ground beneath their feet was completely replaced by frozen snow, and the icy chill seeped up through the thick soles of their shoes.

The temperature around us seemed to drop ten degrees instantly!

With each breath, a cluster of white epiphyllum flowers blooms briefly before vanishing into the cold air.

Chen Nian wrapped her down jacket tighter around herself and said, shivering, "This will do."

"If we go any further in, the equipment won't be able to handle it."

"you sure?"

Lin Sen and Xia Qiyue looked at him suspiciously.

At this moment, Chen Nian wrapped herself up like she did in the morning, looking like a ball!
But the temperature here isn't actually that extreme.

Even Lin Sen was dressed much less than Chen Nian.

He looked Chen Nian up and down, then suddenly grinned maliciously: "Old Chen, you're a bit too weak, aren't you? Keeping warm at high altitudes is all about your blood and energy!"

"piss off!"

Chen Nian grabbed her backpack and threw it over: "I'm doing this to prevent catching a cold, otherwise it'll cause a lot of trouble!"

Lin Sen hurriedly caught the backpack: "Be careful! There's a drone inside!"

"Cut the nonsense."

Chen Nian spoke faster because of the cold.

"July, get the infrared camera out! We'll split up. You take over the rocky area and bushes on the left! I'll take over the moraine and the entrance to the ravine on the right!"

"Old Lin, you stay here. The wind is calmer behind this big rock. Quickly find the safest spot to set up the drone launch platform! Once we've set up the cameras, we'll take off immediately for the first round of large-scale reconnaissance!"

"Alright! Time is precious! Let's get moving! Let's get moving!"

After saying that, he picked up several infrared cameras and rolled them toward the area he was responsible for.

It's so damn cold!
I wonder when I'll be able to overcome this aversion to cold.
(Quick! Catch me!)
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