As Qin Tian delved deeper into this chapter, a flood of information surfaced in his mind.
Tips for dealing with Kangaroos:
- Since kangaroos are capable of boxing, the first thing to do when encountering one is to keep your distance.
- Next, inch closer little by little, luring the kangaroo to make the first move.
- Once you get within a certain range, the kangaroo will definitely support itself with its tail and try to kick you. At this moment, its lower body is exposed—seize the opportunity and execute a sliding tackle.
- When you slide beneath the kangaroo, use the Thousand-Year Kill with both hands. The kangaroo, defeated.
???
When this information appeared in his mind, Qin Tian was utterly dumbfounded. After a moment, he snapped back to reality, muttering, “The author of this book sure knows how to joke around.”
Forcing himself to remain calm, Qin Tian pressed on.
Tips for dealing with Hippopotamuses:
- Hippos are massive, with terrifying bite force. Do not face them head-on. When you encounter one, immediately circle around it like Emperor Qin around a pillar.
- Quickly maneuver behind the hippo. While it’s still reacting, execute a sliding tackle.
- Slide under the hippo and launch a fierce assault on its eggs. This method is brutal, but in nature, only the ruthless survive.
- The hippo, overwhelmed by pain, will be left powerless. Take this chance to push it over, mount it, and continue attacking its eggs. The hippo, defeated.
Tips for dealing with Gorillas:
- Gorillas are among the strongest animals in nature. Their bodies are absurdly powerful and their attacks formidable, but ironically, they are the easiest to handle. First, boldly give the gorilla the finger.
- Seize the opportunity and immediately execute a sliding tackle to reach the spot where the AK47 dropped.
- Pick up the AK47 and unleash a wild barrage at the gorilla. The gorilla, defeated.
By the time he got here, Qin Tian let out a long breath, his whole body settling into calm.
***
At some point, Qin Tian suddenly jumped to his feet, raised his hand high, and slammed it down onto the ground—only to remember that what he had just read wasn’t a book, but knowledge being accessed from his mind.
“Damn it, I got swindled out of 2500 Points!” Grinding his teeth, yet with nowhere to vent his anger, Qin Tian could only punch the air again and again.
Now, Qin Tian had only one thought: drag out the author of that book and beat them senseless, let them taste what it’s like to get sliding tackled in the eggs.
After his fit of rage, Qin Tian was exhausted and sat down again.
“Forget it, I’ll just treat those Points as feeding a dog.”
Though he said that, Qin Tian’s heart was bleeding. That was 2500 Points, gone just like that.
***
The sun rose in the east, its rays falling onto the Sundial, the shadow of the gnomon resting on the number seven. Another night had passed.
Today, Qin Tian stewed meat soup. The fresh tang of bamboo shoots served to whet the appetite and invigorate the mind, while the pork jerky filled his stomach—truly the perfect breakfast.
“Qin Tian, is that panda fierce?” Ye Lin asked suddenly as she sipped her meat soup.
“Do you want to go see it?” Qin Tian saw through Ye Lin’s thoughts.
Ye Lin nodded and playfully stuck out her tongue, “But if it’s too dangerous, I won’t go.”
“Then you’d better give up on that idea.” Qin Tian smiled. He could still make a run for it alone, but if he brought Ye Lin along, it would be absolutely impossible.
Such conversations were just part of Qin Tian and Ye Lin’s daily interactions. On this Deserted Island with only each other, the two had gone from strangers to acquaintances, and now, to this closeness.
Chatting idly, they finished breakfast. After a short rest, Qin Tian left the Camp.
Unlike yesterday when he wandered aimlessly, today Qin Tian headed straight towards The Cave.
***
At ten in the morning, Qin Tian hid among the trees, watching toward the direction of The Cave. With the help of sunlight, he could only make out part of the entrance.
Unable to determine whether the panda was inside, Qin Tian resorted to his usual method, shooting a few arrows at the cave entrance—but there was no response at all.
Seeing this, Qin Tian activated his Skill: Talent, sprinted past the cave entrance like the wind, and even managed to steal a quick glance inside—no sign of the panda.
Hiding in the woods, Qin Tian peeked out, “Could it have gone out to forage?”
With no other options, Qin Tian could only wait, and this wait lasted until noon.
The weather was hot. Qin Tian sat atop a tree, chewing on pork jerky, when a sound suddenly caught his ear. Looking in the direction of the noise, he spotted the panda’s silhouette in the opposite woods.
“The ‘Wild Plant Encyclopedia’ I bought last night should have information about this creature,” Qin Tian muttered to himself as he watched the panda draw near.
No sooner did the thought arise than a wave of information appeared in his mind:
Primal Panda: First appeared 8 million years ago in the late Miocene, living at the edges of humid forests. It evolved from bear-like ancestors and was primarily carnivorous—the earliest form of panda. In the early stages, most Primal Pandas were as big as fat foxes, but by the mid-stage of their evolution, they were already somewhat larger than present-day brown bears…
“8 million years ago in the Miocene?!” When this information appeared, Qin Tian couldn’t help but freeze, then drew in a sharp breath.
A prehistoric creature? He’d actually seen a prehistoric creature here on the Deserted Island! Was it because the island was isolated from the outside world, allowing the Primal Panda to survive until now?
For a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Qin Tian’s mind. After all, this was a prehistoric animal—there might be only one in the whole world. Anyone who saw it would be rattled.
***
But that wasn’t all. Another flood of information surged into Qin Tian’s mind.
The gist of it was:
Primal Pandas were carnivorous in their early days, but later, due to drastic environmental changes and food shortages, some began eating bamboo at the end of their era. Over time, this led to the evolution of a plant-eating branch—the Ba Panda.
Thus, to tame a Primal Panda, start by changing its diet: offer it bamboo and bamboo shoots to temper its fierceness, then gradually train it. (PS: If it refuses to eat, use love to guide it slowly.
***
This sudden influx of information left Qin Tian stunned. Tracing its source, he realized it came from the ‘Compendium of Beast Taming’.
Last night, after delving into the ‘Sliding Tackle Chapter’, Qin Tian hadn’t gone any further, dismissing the book outright. Who would have thought that after the ‘Sliding Tackle Chapter’ there would be a ‘Beast Taming Chapter’?
From the name alone, it was obvious what kind of content the ‘Beast Taming Chapter’ contained. The information he’d just received came from this very section.
But regarding the matter of changing the Primal Panda’s diet as described in the chapter, Qin Tian was somewhat skeptical. According to the information, the panda’s shift in diet had taken an entire epoch.
He couldn’t believe it was possible to change a Primal Panda’s diet in such a short time, especially with that final note. He felt the ‘Beast Taming Chapter’ was somewhat unreliable.
***
After much thought, however, Qin Tian decided to give it a try—the temptation was just too great.
Just imagine: if he could really tame the Primal Panda, it’d be like having a personal bodyguard. With a Primal Panda by his side, there’d be nowhere on the Deserted Island he couldn’t go. Worst case, he could use it as a beast of burden.
With his mind made up, Qin Tian began pondering how to incapacitate the Primal Panda—only by doing so could he control its food.
“How to make the Primal Panda lose mobility…”
…Sliding tackle to the eggs?
Reflexively, Qin Tian thought of the content from the Sliding Tackle Chapter, but the moment the idea arose, he smacked himself.
After thinking it over, Qin Tian raised his Recurve Bow and aimed for the Primal Panda’s limbs, intending to paralyze it physically.
He tracked the panda’s movement, waiting for it to leave the forest. The moment it stepped out, Qin Tian released the bowstring. The arrow shot out, trailing a long hemp rope behind it.
Caught completely off guard by the attack right outside its home, the Primal Panda didn’t react in time. It only felt a sudden, sharp pain shoot through its body.
“Roar—”
The Primal Panda howled in pain, fresh blood flowing where the Iron Arrow struck.
***
Seeing this, Qin Tian tugged on the hemp rope, pulling the Iron Arrow from the Primal Panda’s body.
With over ten meters between them, it still took time for Qin Tian to reel it in. Following the direction of the rope, the Primal Panda quickly spotted Qin Tian.
Without a second thought, Qin Tian tossed the hemp rope aside, leaped from the tree, and disappeared in a flash. By the time the Primal Panda reached the spot, Qin Tian was long gone.
Given the Primal Panda’s temperament, it naturally didn’t leave right away but began searching the area. However, there was no way it could find Qin Tian.
Making use of his Skill: Talent, Qin Tian circled around behind the Primal Panda. While it was searching, he slipped onto the grass and retrieved the Iron Arrow.
At this moment, the Primal Panda had its back to Qin Tian—it was the perfect opportunity to strike.
In one smooth motion, Qin Tian nocked the bow and drew, disappearing into the forest as the Primal Panda’s anguished cry rang out.
Once again, the Primal Panda charged from the woods, while Qin Tian circled around behind it to retrieve his arrow. This time, though, he didn’t continue the attack but turned and left.
Using Skill: Talent had already exhausted most of his strength; he needed the rest to make it back to Camp.
***
For the next two days, every noon, the Primal Panda suffered Qin Tian’s ambush. Qin Tian managed to leave six bloody holes in its limbs.
However, the Primal Panda’s hide was too thick—those six wounds hardly seemed to slow it down. Every time it chased Qin Tian, it was as lively as ever. Who knew how many more arrows it would take for it to finally stop?
This situation persisted until the third day.
***
That day, Qin Tian waited early in the woods surrounding the grassland, calmly watching for the Primal Panda, but after a long wait, there was no sign of it.
“Weird, usually around this time the Primal Panda returns to rest. Why isn’t it here today?” Qin Tian looked around but didn’t even spot a shadow.
“Could it have bled out and died?” Qin Tian grew anxious, but guessing wouldn’t get him anywhere. He’d have to see for himself.
Emerging from the woods, Qin Tian tensed his nerves, nocked an Iron Arrow to his bowstring, and crept toward The Cave. Even though it was just over ten meters away, it took him a whole minute to reach the entrance.
What he didn’t expect was that, before he could even check the situation inside The Cave, a furious roar erupted from within. In the darkness, a massive bear paw shot out, swiping straight for his head.