The following two phases were as expected by Chen Wen.

On the fifth last day, choosing props.

After considering the location, Chen Wen selected a dagger, a pot, salt, a kettle, and an entrenching tool.

This choice of props surprised quite a few people.

Chen Wen didn't choose the conventional items, like a fire starter or rope.

This also left Jiang Chang quite dumbfounded.

According to the data provided by a domestic vice president, the items recommended for Chen Wen, apart from the dagger and kettle, were not selected by him at all.

Facing the assistant's doubts, Chen Wen simply explained:

"This place is dry, even at the end of the rainy season, starting a fire is easy, just watch me make fire by rubbing sticks together."

"There's no need for a rope either, there are many agave plants here, making it simple to twist them into rope."

Even though Jiang Chang was dumbfounded, she chose to trust Chen Wen.

...

The fourth last day's draw.

Even though Chen Wen drew first, he drew the worst location.

A flat desert with almost no cover.

Nothing but cactus, endless cactus.

This location is undoubtedly hell in the beginning!

Lin Jiawei, looking at the draw result, could hardly contain his anger.

And Jiang Chang was so angry her chest was heaving.

The two tried to raise the issue with the organizers but were sarcastically blocked by them.

"Isn't that kid quite arrogant? I'm sure he'll conquer this area."

Although that's what they said, the chubby organizer had a disdainful smirk on his face.

The two, having been mocked, could only go back to Chen Wen.

"Chen Wen, what do we do now?"

Jiang Chang's eyes were red with anger: "Should we contact home for pressure?"

Lin Jiawei shook his head: "We can contact them to get some advice from the vice president, but exerting pressure isn't realistic, the result is already set."

"They are just too much!"

Jiang Chang was indignant: "We were clearly targeted first in the trash talk segment! But they still targeted us for this! It's despicable!"

"That Gina! She looks nice, doesn't seem like a bad person, who knew she'd backstab!"

The more Jiang Chang talked, the angrier she got, to the point of tears.

Chen Wen quickly said: "Don't be angry, don't be angry, getting sick from anger can't be undone."

The widely known saying "Don't be angry" made Jiang Chang almost lose it.

She couldn't help but say: "Chen Wen, aren't you upset? They're putting you in the worst spot!"

Chen Wen, hearing this, pretended to be surprised: "Who said this place is bad? This place is great!"

Seeing Chen Wen joking around.

Jiang Chang felt both angry and amused, wanting to reach out and tap him but felt it was inappropriate.

Chen Wen didn't mind, explaining earnestly: "Honestly, this place is good for me, it's better than the ninth spot, full of teddy bear cactus, impossible to dodge them."

"In this spot, there's a vast area of North American giant column cacti, and their fruit is edible!"

Land entry entry +1.

"Besides the North American giant column cacti, I spotted mesquite trees in the site photos, another source of food."

Entry +2.

"And not far off, there are barrel cacti, also edible and their fruits are rich in water, can be drunk directly."

+3.

Chen Wen spread his hands: "Now, can you say this place is bad?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chang and Lin Jiawei exchanged glances, unsure of what to think.

"But there's no shelter here, it's so sunny! You might get dehydrated!"

Jiang Chang queried.

This was also why this area was rated the worst starting location.

Chen Wen sighed.

Without considering the bonuses, this place indeed wasn't good.

But with three entries, can't one be about sun resistance?

There's no way a gambler always loses?

Aside from these three plants, a single North American giant column cactus is basically a small ecosystem.

The insects and birds living off it are countless.

Catch a few to eat, wouldn't that be progress?

"Don't worry, it'll be fine, stop worrying,"

Chen Wen said smilingly: "Mr. Lin, keep an eye on the props for me, to prevent any tampering."

"If they give me a leaky kettle and pot, we'll be in deep trouble."

Lin Jiawei nodded and quickly left the room.

After the draw incident, he was completely convinced by Chen Wen.

And with Jiang Chang the assistant, Chen Wen continued to study the intelligence.

...

Countdown: zero days.

At seven in the morning, ten challengers gathered simultaneously.

Chen Wen was arguably the only one traveling light.

A dagger, a kettle, salt, an entrenching tool.

All carried personally.

Only the pot took up space, but once they landed, whether carrying it or wearing it as a hat,

There'd be no problem.

In comparison, the other contestants brought a chaotic mix of items.

Someone had a sleeping bag, another long weapons, and even one guy brought a sunshade umbrella.

This left Chen Wen awe-inspired.

...

Ten people were split into two groups, boarding different helicopters.

By coincidence, Chen Wen's helicopter included the redneck Roland, the most popular Gina, Black Char, and streamer Gaston.

Gaston and Roland were alright with Chen Wen.

Roland even expressed in his later interviews a wish to duel with Chen Wen at the very end, because he found Chen Wen very interesting.

But Gina and Char were different.

They stared at Chen Wen as if ready to pounce.

Black Char even elbowed Chen Wen deliberately while boarding.

Chen Wen smiled slightly, not getting angry.

He'd reviewed Char's data over the past few days.

As the helicopter took off, Chen Wen couldn't help but hum at Black Char: "It's been a long day..."

Char didn't catch on initially.

But once he got it, Char jumped right up: "Bastard!"

The referee on board wearily said: "Char, sit down! Chen Wen, no singing!"

Chen Wen immediately spread his hands, indicating he had no intention of provoking.

This small episode once again showcased Chen Wen's prowess.

Gina stopped looking at Chen Wen, afraid something might happen again.

Char leaned against his backpack, gritting his teeth at Chen Wen.

He was a devoted fan of a certain basketball player.

Chen Wen didn't care, and whenever the helicopter bumped or shook, he'd instinctively glance at Char.

Making Char grind his teeth in anger, yet completely helpless.

Eventually, the first destination arrived, and it was Roland's turn to deplane.

Roland smiled warmly at Chen Wen, and said in English: "Brother, you're very interesting, I hope you can last until the end."

Chen Wen nodded and replied in English: "Same to you! Good luck!"

Roland chuckled and exited the helicopter.

Char was next.

When he reached his spot, he shot Chen Wen a nasty look, challenging: "I'm gonna find you!"

Chen Wen ignored him, quietly saying: "without you my friend..."

Char snorted and jumped out.

Gaston was third.

He nodded at Chen Wen: "Brother, I posted our photo on Twitter, many people know you now, I've also looked into your past, you're formidable, I hope we meet in the finals."

Chen Wen nodded too: "Good luck, brother. If we meet ahead of time, I won't eliminate you."

Gaston laughed heartily: "You're so confident, unlike most from Huaxia, you're even more self-assured. I'm looking forward to you!"

Then he jumped out.

Finally, when it was Chen Wen's turn to arrive.

Gina, silent throughout the journey, finally raised her head.

She pointed at Chen Wen, then at the ground, and then at her eyes.

The meaning was clear: I know where you are, I'll find you!

Chen Wen chuckled, saying just a single English word: "Mussels."

And before Gina could respond, he leapt out.

This left Gina seething, angrily slapping her backpack.

The referee felt a bit awkward too.

This trash talk segment was already edited and set to air that night.

It's imaginable that from then on, whenever Gina hears such comments, the word "mussels" will haunt her.

Poor her...

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