Wandering America: My kill threshold is far ahead

Chapter 247 Wishing you a safe journey

The answer is chocolate.

Dark chocolate, in particular, is hailed as a superfood, with 40 to 50 grams of fat per 100 grams.

It's important to know that fat is one of the most difficult resources to obtain in the wild. Only by hunting large animals can one collect fat and fatty meat on a large scale, which is a key factor in maintaining body weight.

The production team will conduct regular physical examinations for the contestants. If they lose too much weight and it seriously affects their health, they will be forced to withdraw from the competition. This rule is written in the rules and is equivalent to TK0 in fighting competitions.

There is also a very special rule: if the two teams are still tied in the final round, the winner will be determined by a physical examination, and the team in better physical condition will win.

Therefore, Ma Jie had to plan ahead. Two pounds of chocolate, or 900 grams, could last for 45 days if he consumed 20 grams of it each day.

More importantly, chocolate can also serve as a placebo.

Imagine yourself sitting alone in a warm cabin in the Arctic Circle, amidst a blizzard, taking out a small piece of chocolate and putting it in your mouth, letting it slowly melt and savoring its taste and aroma.

This conscious eating maximizes the sense of pleasure, something that beef jerky and compressed biscuits cannot provide.

So for the last equipment slot, MaJack resolutely chose chocolate.

At this point, the selection of ten pieces of equipment has been completed, and they are:

[Lumberjack Axe] [Hand Saw] [Large Magnesium Rod] [Single-Hand Stainless Steel Pot] [Salt Block (3 lbs)]

Fishing tackle bag, high-strength paracord, multi-purpose survival knife, American hunting bow, and chocolate (2 lbs).

Well, compared to the regular build, only the chocolate one is relatively novel. Players who don't choose this will usually carry an extra down sleeping bag and waterproof tarpaulin.

Of these, only logging axes, handsaws, and American hunting bows were available. Ma Jieke decided to purchase them himself, since they were items he would be handling directly, and the production team might not be able to find suitable ones. The rest of the equipment was of the same standard, so there was no need for him to handle everything.

There's no need to worry about quality issues. This show has so many sponsors that they wouldn't risk damaging their own reputation; they'll definitely give it to their flagship products.

After submitting the list of items to the self-organized group for record-keeping, he was told that he had three days to purchase the equipment and say a final goodbye to his family.

When the plane landed at Los Santos International Airport, MaJack didn't notify anyone to pick him up. Instead, he secretly took a taxi and quietly returned home.

It was already evening, and everyone, having worked hard all day, was having fun in the living room.

He took out his key, opened the door, and gently pushed it open a crack. Just as he was about to go in, he heard voices inside, their voices aimed directly at him.

"Stop messaging Sandy, Jack won't reply. The training camp selection is over. He's probably too scared to come back and face us because he was eliminated."

"Fuck you, Jimmy! If you say that again, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

"Haha, it's no use you getting angry at me. I said it before, everyone who can participate in that competition is a monster. Jack is very powerful, but he's not that powerful. I'm with him every day, don't I know how capable he is? If he can participate in 'Wilderness Solitary Living,' I'll take off my clothes right now and run naked around the community three times."

Just as this guy was spouting nonsense, someone pushed the door open and walked in.

When everyone saw him, they swarmed around him, asking him all sorts of questions. After all, including the round trip, he had been missing for almost ten days, and everyone was very concerned about whether they would be able to see him on TV.

"Shut up! All of you, shut up! What's all the noise about? Let Jack talk to himself."

After Max calmed things down, Ma Jie reported truthfully: "The training results were pretty good; we ranked third out of 30 athletes."

"Ranked third, that means you made it? Haha, I knew you could do it, you're amazing, sweetheart."

Sandy happily hugged his neck and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. Fiona, standing beside them, looked on with envy: "Jack, it seems you're going to be aiming for that million-dollar prize. Is it too late for me to pursue you now?"

"Of course you have time. Just wash up and wait for me in your room tonight."

"Get out of here, there are children here."

"Brother Jack, when can I see you on TV?" Little Pudding tugged at his sleeve, looking very expectant. "Now all my classmates know about this, so please don't embarrass me."

"Don't worry, you'll definitely see it." Ma Jie patted her head. "I'll let you in on some insider information: Season 2 of 'Wilderness Solitary Life' will be streamed live. Each contestant will have a two-hour live stream each day. Just open YouTube..."

You can find it by searching "Living Alone in the Wilderness" on Live.

"Really? That's great, I'll tell them tomorrow."

"Go Jack, try to bring the championship back!"

Just as everyone was chatting happily, Jimmy tried to sneak away, but Sandy caught him red-handed.

"Jack, Jimmy just said that if you get selected, he'll take off his clothes and run around naked outside."

"Really?" Ma Jieke's lips curled into a wicked smile. He had overheard the entire conversation; this kid had been making up stories behind his back.

"I...I didn't, you must have misheard me," Jimmy quickly retorted. "I clearly said that if he can't participate..."

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"Stop trying to deny it. Everyone heard it. Do you think we're deaf?"

"Fine, I won't argue with you. I need to go out and take care of some things."

As he spoke, he suddenly ran out, but Ma Jieke was prepared and blocked the door before he could escape.

"So, tell me, do you want to do it yourself, or do you want us to help you?"

Ma Jie slammed his fist into his palm, creating a very intimidating effect.

"No, no, no, I was wrong, okay? I shouldn't have said that to you. Or how about a different punishment? I... I'll treat everyone to KFC!"

Jimmy gritted his teeth, trying to pay to avoid further trouble, knowing that this was already a severe punishment for him.

"Nobody cares if you treat, let's go!"

Ma Jie didn't bother arguing with him. Upon hearing the leader's order, Max, Fiona, and Sandy rushed forward.

An extremely brutal scene unfolded: a young boy was pinned to the ground and stripped of his clothes by three ravenous older women. His piercing screams were almost as if he had been raped.

When he was stripped down to only his underwear and slunk back to his room, everyone was laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight.

There's no way around it, you have to be taught a lesson for your sharp tongue. You set that flag yourself, and I'm already being lenient by not actually making you run around naked.

For the next three days, Ma Jieke did more than anything else than buy equipment and indulge himself.

Every day is spent either attending parties or on the way to parties. After all, this trip will last at least two months and sometimes up to a hundred days, during which time you won't be able to come into contact with anything except the most pristine nature.

The hustle and bustle of the city will be completely irrelevant to me.

The only regret is that the joke that day seemed to have gone too far, causing someone's self-esteem to be hurt, and they haven't spoken to him since.

In any case, the moment of parting has come.

On the day he was leaving, he didn't intend to bother anyone. Before dawn, he got out of bed, dragged his suitcase, and quietly went downstairs.

Saying goodbye is out of the question; that's purely a negative influence that will only affect your mindset.

Just when he thought he had done it perfectly, he suddenly heard the sound of a door opening behind him, and a beam of light shone out from the attic, casting a long shadow of him.

"Hey kid, haven't you been sleeping at all?"

"No, I just woke up and came out to use the restroom."

Jimmy climbed down the stairs in slippers, and you could tell from his tired expression that he was lying.

He glanced at Ma Jack's suitcase, deliberately avoiding eye contact: "Are you...leaving?"

"Yes, the car that's picking me up is downstairs."

"Let me help you with your luggage," the young man said, and took the initiative to pick up his suitcase. However, he only managed to lift it after two attempts and then stumbled downstairs.

He finally made it to the yard, panting heavily. He put it down on the ground with a thud and asked curiously, "What's inside? It's so heavy."

"It's nothing, just some survival gear. Let's go back, and walk quietly so we don't wake everyone up."

When told to go back, Jimmy didn't move an inch. He stood there like a wooden statue, his mouth opening and closing several times, but no sound came out.

In that awkward moment, he was suddenly pulled into someone's arms, which startled him so much that he couldn't help but shiver.

"Are you feeling better now?" Ma Jie's voice rang in his ear: "Don't misunderstand, brother, it's not what you think. I just want to ask you to take good care of the house while I'm away. No matter what, you are the brother I trust the most, and no one can replace you."

"Don't worry, I will take care of everything and keep an eye on your situation. If you can't keep going, come back. Whether or not you have the million-dollar prize, it won't affect how much you are loved in our hearts. You are already a champion."

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"Yes, take care."

Men don't need many words. After patting him on the back, Ma Jie put the luggage into the trunk.

Just as I was about to get in the car, my trouser leg felt like it was being bitten by something. I looked down and saw Bruce lying on the ground, rubbing his head against me.

"Hey little guy, how could I forget about you?" MaJack half-squatted down, affectionately stroking its head. "Listen, Bruce, you're almost recovered now. While I'm not around, do your guard duty. Also, stop flirting with that golden retriever next door. She's still a child, you know? Her owner has already complained. That's a crime!"

"Woof, woof," Bruce barked a few times in protest.

At that moment, the lights in the master bedroom upstairs came on again.

Hearing the dog bark, Max opened the window and stood on the windowsill with Pudding.

"Listen, Jack, don't come back until you get first place!"

"Keep going, Jack! I'll miss you."

The noise woke up Fiona and Sandy, who were fast asleep. After saying goodbye to them one by one, he finally got into the car.

Besides the driver, Grace, who was traveling the same way, was also in the shuttle van. She smiled mysteriously and asked, "You're leaving already? Don't you think something's missing?"

"What?" Ma Jie had just asked when a pair of arms reached out from the back seat and tightly hugged his neck.

Looking back, it turned out to be Valentina, who had been lurking in the car all along; it was clearly a deliberate arrangement by the production team.

"My God, what are you doing here?" Even so, he was still shocked.

"Okay, go to the back. Don't show off your love in front of me."

Grace pushed him to the back seat, casually put the Bluetooth earphones into her ears, and closed her eyes to catch up on sleep.

"Ouch... Why are you pinching me?" Ma Jie had just sat down when a sharp pain shot through his thigh.

"What do you think? Didn't you say you weren't leaving until tomorrow? Why did you lie to me?"

Valentina glared at him angrily, her fists flying towards him: "If Miss Grace hadn't come to pick me up, I would still be completely in the dark! You're so mean, the world's number one villain!"

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around." Ma Jie pulled her into his arms and looked out the car window at the still bustling night scene. "I told everyone the same thing, I'm not just lying to you. I'm just afraid of saying goodbye. If we don't see each other, I won't think about it anymore."

"Tch, you're making it sound like it's a matter of life and death. It's just participating in a reality show." Valentina rested her head on his shoulder, holding his hand tightly. "You might get eliminated after only a few days."

"Shut up, don't say things like that, spit it out now."

"No way, that's so childish."

"Who are you calling childish? Say it again," Ma Jieke said, groping her all over, making her giggle.

"Hey, keep it down, you two, don't disturb my rest."

Grace gave a warning and then tilted her head away.

The two stopped arguing, pressed their bodies together, and felt each other's warmth.

Time slips away second by second, making every moment of tenderness all the more precious.

As the car drove onto the overpass leading to the departure hall, Valentina snuggled closer to him, her eyes welling up with tears. "Darling," she said, "you'll be all alone over there. Take good care of yourself. Don't push yourself too hard, don't get hurt. Rankings and prize money don't matter at all. All I want is for you to come back healthy. Promise me, okay?"

"Don't worry." Ma Jie stroked her soft, long hair, his eyes full of affection. "I won't joke around with my body. If I really can't take it, I'll withdraw from the competition. During my absence, if you encounter any difficulties, go to Max for help. Going to her is the same as going to me. Oh, by the way, Bruce is in your care. Take him for walks in the park more often."

"These are my house door and room keys. I'll leave them with you for now. If you'd like, you can move in for a while. It's a waste to leave them idle."

"Mmm." She wiped her eyes, and just as she was about to say a few more words, Ma Jie lowered his head and kissed her soft lips.

Seeing this in the rearview mirror, Grace smiled knowingly and whispered to the driver, "Drive slower."

In the airport terminal, in front of a huge, transparent floor-to-ceiling window, watching the steel eagle leaping up from the runway, the girl clasped her hands together in front of her chest and bowed her head in devout prayer.

A few hours later, Majek removed his blindfold. Outside the porthole, the sun shone brightly, and through the thin clouds, he could see the vast, boundless plains.

"Canada, here I come."