CHAPTER 179: CHAPTER 2: UNUSUAL RULES

The old man who delivered the book to Chen Wen was named Kent Connor.

He was a well-known historian and a history professor at a university in Canada.

His research focused on the Yukon River in Canada.

He was quite a famous expert.

This book was an introduction to the history of the Yukon River.

"It’s even entirely in English."

Chen Wen opened the book and grimaced.

However, its sleep-inducing effect was definitely good.

With this thought in mind, Chen Wen began to read.

But to his surprise, the book was not as boring as he had imagined.

Professor Kent was a very good writer.

He would insert many related legends of the history he was introducing, writing the history as if it were a novel.

It actually drew Chen Wen in.

Chen Wen was currently reading about the hottest period of the Yukon River— the gold rush era.

In this history, Kent mentioned an intriguing legend.

"Legend has it that, at the height of the gold rush, a bandit group called the Seven Group suddenly appeared."

"They rode horses, armed themselves, attacked countless gold miner camps, plundered a large amount of gold, and melted it into gold bars."

"It is said they amassed nearly... what’s this unit? Let’s convert it, oh, nearly 500 kilograms!"

Chen Wen, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but exclaim inwardly: "Five hundred kilograms, in ancient times, that would be a fortune!"

"Let me calculate, the current domestic gold price is about 600 yuan per gram, just call it 600, 500 kilograms is 500,000 grams."

"Damn, three hundred million!"

Chen Wen took a sharp intake of breath.

"This Seven Group would definitely be rich!"

He continued reading.

But contrary to Chen Wen’s expectations, the Seven Group did not prosper. Instead, after amassing so much gold, they simply vanished!

Kent wrote his hypothesis below.

[It might be due to unequal distribution of the loot, or perhaps there was a traitor in the Seven Group, leading to their quick disbandment.]

[Five of the Seven Group’s members went straight, becoming famous successes in the Yukon River Basin. Their stories attracted more and more gold seekers to the Yukon River.]

[This brought enough population to the Yukon River, and the Yukon Basin gradually prospered.]

[However, the Seven Group’s treasure never appeared again in the world, as if it never existed.]

[But in the memoirs of one of the Seven Group’s members, we can tell that this treasure truly existed, only it was hidden by the two missing members.]

[This member never mentioned what happened back then, but he told his descendants that a great treasure buried in the Yukon Basin, over 500 kilograms of gold!]

"Wow, classic plot, unequal loot distribution, and they lost the treasure."

Chen Wen smirked.

The Seven Group, such a bandit organization, was destined not to distribute the treasure peacefully.

"It’s a pity; this story is probably fake."

Chen Wen shook his head; it was just too dramatic.

After turning the page, Chen Wen saw the names of the five Seven Group members who went straight.

One of the names made Chen Wen take a second look.

Neil Belmont.

...

The next day.

Chen Wen and Hua Yun attended the program group’s meeting together.

This meeting mainly announced the rules and prepared the contestants for the start.

The program group’s rules were quite peculiar.

"This time, we all probably know the rules."

Abel, as the director, introduced to everyone: "We are judging the champion based on the distance walked along the Yukon River."

"During the hiking process, you can use tools, or just hike solely."

"But everyone should note that the Yukon River usually starts to freeze in October. If you plan to travel by boat, you need to hurry."

"This year’s climate is relatively warm, so this time frame may be delayed. Anyway, hope everyone sets their plans."

"In addition, the recording will last for three months, which means if victory can’t be determined in three months, we will use each person’s walking distance after three months as the final result."

Time limit added.

Chen Wen wasn’t surprised.

After all, without a time limit, he and Hua Yun, both skilled in survival, could just find a place to settle.

Stock up on food and build a boat by winter, and when the river thaws next year, they’ll definitely slide to victory.

"Additionally, about the selection of tools."

Abel paused for a moment, then continued: "The tools we provide all come from a brand under an investor, and they are of excellent quality. Hopefully, during the recording, you can mention them more."

"As for tool selection, you can freely choose anything; we impose no restrictions except for food. You can carry as much as you can."

With this rule, all ten contestants were stunned.

No restrictions on the number of tools except for food!

"What are the restrictions on food?"

One contestant asked.

Chen Wen glanced over, matching the profile.

Hank, one of the two hiking masters.

"For food, no one is allowed to bring more than three days’ rations; that’s an absolute limit."

Abel smiled and said: "After all, we are combining with a wilderness survival show, so you need to find your own food."

"Hank, don’t worry."

The burly white man beside Hank said: "I will take care of our food."

The big man’s name was Ludwig, said to have a military background, and he had served in high-latitude areas.

He was also skilled in surviving in those regions.

"If you have no more questions, start thinking about tool selection. We’ve already given the tool list to your assistants."

"Tomorrow morning, we need to finalize your tool lists to prepare your equipment."

Seeing that everyone had no issues, Abel said: "Tonight our investor, Mr. Belmont, will arrive at our camp to personally host a banquet for you, welcoming you and hoping you’ll attend."

Upon hearing that the major investor of the program group, Belmont, was coming in person, many contestants were excited.

Chen Wen remained calm.

He glanced at Hua Yun and whispered in Chinese: "Since there’s no limit on tool selection, we need to rearrange the tools you previously selected."

"Indeed."

Hua Yun said helplessly: "I didn’t expect they wouldn’t limit the tools. This time we really need to discuss tool selection carefully."

No tool limitation was a major variable for the two of them.

Hua Yun had prepared tools based on the standards of wilderness isolation.

"We’ll discuss it this afternoon; we can’t take too many tools. We arrived on the snowy mountains and have to cross an ice field to reach the tree line."

Chen Wen suggested: "I think bringing key items, within a day’s journey, we should reach the tree line. There’s plenty of food in the Yukon River, we shouldn’t worry too much about food."

Hua Yun nodded, agreeing with him.

After all, she’s a top hunter, and Chen Wen is a top fisherman.

If these two can starve on the Yukon River, the other contestants might as well quit.