American Landowners: Starting with Hunting in Alaska

The cotton cloth, stained with gun oil, slid smoothly across the barrel of the Browning rifle.

The old Browning rifle has been given a new lease on life.

Su Wei worked quietly, disassembling, oiling, and reassembling.

Every step was precise and skillful.

The crisp sound of machine parts meshing echoed in the wooden cabin.

This was the first time since he came into this world that he had treated a gun so seriously.

Because he knew that whether he survived three days later depended entirely on this gun.

Marshmallow squatted on the carpet not far away, tilting her fluffy head.

The blue eyes were fixed intently on the lump of iron in Suwei's hand.

It didn't understand what was so fun about this cold thing, but it could sense that Suwei was very serious.

For the next three days, Su Wei did not leave the house.

The weather hasn't cleared up yet; it's still snowing outside the window.

On the first day, he maintained his gun and Swiss Army knife.

All the bullets were neatly placed into the waterproof ammunition box.

He also put together a first-aid kit, which was filled with bandages, rubbing alcohol, antibiotics, and painkillers that he had bought from town.

In the wilderness, even a small wound can be fatal.

The next day, Suwei began planning what to bring into the mountains.

He laid a large hiking backpack on the ground and began to pack it in piece by piece.

High-calorie jerky and energy bars, two sets of thermal underwear for changing, and thick wool socks.

A small bundle of sturdy nylon rope, along with magnesium rods and waterproof matches.

He even brought a small cooking pot and a water bottle.

Cotton Candy curiously circled around the backpack.

It would occasionally nudge the contents of the container with its nose, and then Suwei would gently pat its head.

"Don't cause trouble."

The little fox whimpered and retreated to the side.

It was playing with a green rubber ball with its paws.

As Suwei stuffed everything into the bag and prepared to zip it up, he stopped.

He stared at the bulging backpack.

A critical problem has emerged.

tent.

His previous tent had been damaged in the blizzard and turned into rags.

He still remembers how miserable it was to set up a makeshift shelter in the snow last time.

If he hadn't been lucky enough to find the cave, he might have frozen to death outside.

It's too dangerous to spend four or five days in the mountains, relying only on temporary shelters.

If another blizzard hits, he won't even have anywhere to hide.

Moreover, setting up a temporary shelter is extremely energy-consuming.

His first purpose in going up the mountain this time was to collect good goods, and the second was to hunt.

Physical strength is very important to him.

Save where you can.

Damn it.

Su Wei muttered a curse under his breath.

He actually forgot something so important.

It seems I must go to Kodiak again.

He looked out the window; the wind and snow seemed to have lessened a bit.

If we set off now, we should be able to get back before dark.

Su Wei immediately grabbed the car keys and put on his windbreaker.

"Marshmallow, you're gone."

Upon hearing this, the little fox immediately dropped its toy.

It excitedly darted to the doorway, its tail wagging like a windmill.

For it, being able to sit on that vibrating, roaring metal behemoth is the happiest thing.

The Dodge pickup truck roared again and charged into the snowstorm.

This time, Su Wei did not go to Old Man's Supermarket.

He drove directly to an outdoor gear store on the other side of town.

The shop owner was a burly man with a thick beard. When he saw Su Wei come in, he merely raised his eyelids.

"What do you need?"

"A tent, all-season model, with good wind and snow protection," Su Wei asked directly.

The burly man pointed to a row of tents hanging on the wall.

"They're all here. Check the prices yourself; you get what you pay for."

Suwei's gaze swept over the labels.

From entry-level tents costing a little over a hundred US dollars to professional mountaineering tents costing thousands of US dollars, there's something for everyone.

He's short on money right now, but he can't risk his life.

Ultimately, he chose an orange two-person tent.

It costs $360.

It's not top-of-the-line, but the materials are very solid, and its wind resistance is sufficient for Kodiak Island.

Su Wei felt a pang of heartache when it came time to pay.

This time, he spent a large portion of the two thousand dollars he had worked so hard to earn.

With a debt of $160,000, he had to be careful with every penny he spent.

He must earn back those three hundred dollars in the mountains, and he must do it twice as much!

Suwei was very quiet on the way back.

He had to get the money from those mountains as soon as possible.

Otherwise, let alone paying off his debts, he wouldn't even be able to maintain a basic standard of living.

When we got back to the cabin, it was already dark.

The outdoor temperature dropped a few degrees.

When Su Wei moved the tent, the white breath he exhaled almost immediately froze into frost.

He was tired and hungry.

Instead of resting immediately, he skillfully lit the fireplace.

Then he went into the kitchen.

For a simple dinner, I used the leftover beef and potatoes, along with some onions, to make a pot of hot broth.

As he finished the last bit of bread, dipped it in the soup, and leaned back contentedly on the sofa, a notification sound he hadn't heard in a long time rang in his mind.

[Ding! You have completed 10 high-quality homemade meals, achieving the "Kitchen Regular" achievement]

[Life Skills +78]

Su Wei was taken aback.

He brought up the system panel.

【Life Skills Module lv1 (25/300)】

I've accumulated quite a bit of experience in cleaning and cooking over the past few days.

[Ding! Life Skills Module upgraded to LV2 (3/300)!]

[New Effect Unlocked: Simple Dietary Supplement. Food you cook will randomly gain a minor, temporary buff based on the ingredients and cooking method.]

New effects?

Su Wei sat up straight, his gaze falling on the instruction.

He looked down at his empty plate, which he had just finished eating.

"Randomly added gain?"

This is practically a cooking buff in the game!

Although it is described as "minor," in the wilderness, even the slightest improvement can be a matter of life and death.

Perhaps a bowl of hot soup could help him endure an extra hour of wind and snow.

Perhaps it can help a tired body recover faster.

In the wilderness, this is a real lifesaver!

This module is more useful than he thought.

Su Wei got up and began to clear away the dishes.

The marshmallow, having eaten and drunk its fill, was lying on its belly on the carpet in front of the fireplace.

It looks just like a glutinous rice ball that's eaten too much.

Seeing Suwei busy, it lazily raised its paw and waved it at the air.

On the third day, the weather forecast said it would clear up, and sure enough, it did.

The blizzard that had been raging for almost a week has finally stopped.

The morning sun shone on the snow, reflecting a dazzling light.

The air was crisp and cool, making you want to take a deep breath.

Suwei stood in front of the wooden house and took a deep breath of the cold air.

Today is the day to go into the mountains.

He carefully packed the newly bought tent and all the equipment into his hiking backpack, repeatedly checking every zipper and buckle.

Finally, he slung the gleaming Browning hunting rifle across his back.

The heavy weight made him feel at ease.

Cotton Candy seemed to sense that it was time to leave. It stopped playing around and quietly squatted down at Suwei's feet, pricked up its ears, and warily looked around.

"Are you ready, little guy?" Suwei looked down and rubbed its head.

Marshmallow tilted her head back, rubbed her nose against his palm, and let out a low whimper.

"I'm gone."

Su Wei didn't say much.

He took one last look at the wooden house behind him, his only place to live at the moment.

Then he turned around, took a step, and walked into the snow that was shimmering in the sunlight.