American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 83: The Bow Hunt for the Black Bear Shocks the Entire Internet
When the tenth episode of "Solo in the Wilderness: Grizzly Mountain" aired amidst a vortex of anticipation and controversy.

No one could have predicted that this episode would become the most stunning and legendary episode in the entire series' history.

The camera first focuses on another strong contender for the championship – Clay Jenkins.

In the picture, his gaunt face and slightly slow movements reveal an undeniable weariness.

His fishing nets, which he relied on for a living, had yielded nothing for several days after the lake froze over a large area.

Clay's mental state also began to deteriorate; he became negative and apathetic.

The viewers in front of the screen were worried that he wouldn't be able to keep going.

On the eighty-seventh day, the program's medical team conducted a routine check-up.

Dr. Anderson looked at the test report in his hand, his expression more serious than ever before.

"Clay, several of your key health indicators are flashing red. If you continue, it could cause irreversible damage to your body. I strongly suggest you end the challenge."

Clay listened silently to the doctor's analysis, then looked up at the frozen wilderness where he had fought for nearly three months.

In the end, the tough guy from Montana slowly nodded and accepted the suggestion to withdraw from the competition.

When footage of Clay leaving by helicopter was shown, viewers in both North America and Bilibili felt immense regret over the end of this tough guy's career.

[A salute to Clay! A true tough guy, you've proven yourself!]

[What a pity! Just one last step! But health is the most important thing, go home!]

[Clay's performance was commendable despite the loss! He's far better than some of the bust champions from previous seasons!]

Hopefully, Clay will feel better after learning about Ango's record.

[I heard there will be a revival tournament for the strongest players later! Klay must come back to participate!]

Clay's withdrawal made everyone realize that this survival challenge was over!

This has also made the audience even more eager to see what Lin Yu'an, the only one left, will do next.

However, when the camera switched to Lin Yu-an's camp, the style changed abruptly.

Through clever editing, the program first showcased the adorable red fox cub that gave the warning, instantly capturing the hearts of all viewers.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yu'an calmly and quickly returned to the shelter, checked the bear spray, and strung the hunting bow.

A series of fluid and seamless preparations created an atmosphere of extreme tension in front of the screen.

Under the watchful eyes of all the spectators, the robust adult American black bear slowly strolled out of the snowy forest.

From that moment on, the program team broadcast almost the entire first-person perspective of the entire battle, recorded by the action camera on Lin Yu-an's chest!

All previous doubts about the "script theory" and the "luck theory" seem pale and ridiculous in the face of this breathtakingly real scene.

The audience felt as if they were there, following Lin Yu'an's perspective and staring into the eyes of the enormous black bear.

They could feel the vibrations from the sound waves of the black bear's roar and see the terrifying force of the snowflakes flying as it charged.

When Lin Yu-an calmly fired the first arrow during his extreme retreat, the camera shook due to the violent movement!
But the dull thud of the arrow piercing the bear's shoulder blade was still clearly captured!

What followed was a life-or-death struggle in the sparse woodland!
When Lin Yu'an used bear spray after dodging the black bear's fatal attack, all that could be heard was the black bear's shrill and painful howl and Lin Yu'an's own rapid breathing!

Finally, when Lin Yu'an drew his bow and accurately hit the black bear's femoral artery with his third arrow, the camera clearly recorded the scene of blood gushing out and staining the white snow a dazzling deep red!
The entire fight was filled with calm tactical calculations, amazing physical abilities, and decisiveness and courage in the face of life and death!

There's no director yelling "cut" here, no chance for retakes, only the most primal, bloodiest, and most shocking real combat!

When Lin Yu'an finally stood beside the dead black bear, leaning on his bow, panting heavily.

A brief silence, dominated by utter awe, fell over screens around the world.

Immediately following was an explosion of barrage comments!
Those who had previously clamored about the "script theory" on North American forums are now collectively silent.

All the previous ridicule and speculation were shattered in the face of this irrefutable first-person video.

Instead, there was an overwhelming sense of awe and admiration!

(I...I have nothing to say. I apologize. This guy is a legend, an absolute legend!)
(That wasn't luck, that wasn't script. That was pure skill, courage, and cold blood! I've never seen anything like it in the history of Wilderness.)
(He lured the bear, used the terrain, weakened it with tactical shooting, and then finished it off! It was a masterful performance. Clay is a hunter, but Lin… Lin is a warrior!)
(This Chinese athlete became the first person in the history of solo wilderness survival to hunt a bear! He deserves to be remembered!)

Those comments that previously belittled Lin Yu-an as "only knowing how to play in the mud and shoot chicks" are now being dug up and resurrected.

On Bilibili, due to language and time constraints, updates are a few hours later than in the United States.

However, the impatient fans bypassed the Great Firewall to access the raw (unsubtitled) content.

[Achieving godhood! After this battle, An Shen is directly deified!!!]

[If this were updated in China, it would be an explosion! An Ge hunted a black bear! And won the championship!] [Am I watching Man vs. Wild? I feel like I'm watching The Revenant! This first-person perspective is so thrilling!]

[One continuous take! High-energy throughout! Anyone still dare to call this a script? Give me their face, I'll slap them with Diao Chan!]

[The person upstairs is really scheming; I could hear them even on the Hulunbuir Grassland.]

[Where are all those haters and trolls? Why are they quiet now? Were they all killed by the bear?]

I'm sorry, I was worried about Brother An before, but now I'm wrong. I should be worried about that bear!

[This tactical approach is so clear! Delaying, attrition, utilizing cover, and a final, fatal blow! This is guerrilla warfare ingrained in the Chinese psyche!]

[From today onwards, I'll fight anyone who criticizes An Ge! This is what a true Chinese man is like! So righteous!]

The previously scattered malicious comments were completely drowned out by an endless barrage of "awesome," "holy crap," "666," and various praises.

Any attempt to bring up the "script" again will immediately be met with hundreds or thousands of comments tearing it apart.

At the end of the program, when the timeline reached the ninety-second day, the production crew's helicopter landed at Lin Yu-an's camp.

When Aria stepped out from behind Lin Yu'an, the entire internet was once again shaken by a small-scale "earthquake".

In the picture, the blonde girl, against the backdrop of the snowy landscape, has fair skin and a beautiful face. Her clear, light green eyes are filled with love and pride for Lin Yu'an.

Her tall figure was hard to hide even under a thick down jacket.

When she smiled and said to Lin Yu'an, "I've come to take you home, my hero."

Countless viewers suddenly wondered how Lin Gou (Lin Gengxin) could have won the championship! And with such a beautiful wife, it's worse than killing them!
[My goodness! Ange's wife is so beautiful! Her looks! Her aura!]

[Pale green eyes! Like jewels! Fair skin and beautiful face! Uncle An is so lucky!]

[Now I finally understand why Brother An is so dedicated! If I had a wife that beautiful, I'd fight aliens, let alone hunt bears!]

[Hey! +1! For my sister-in-law, I'd brave anything, even Grizzly Mountain or Hell Mountain!]

[New life goal: Find a wife like Arya, and then participate in "Living in the Wild"!]

"If I had a wife like that, I'd dare to go and risk my life in the wilderness too!" After the official broadcast on Bilibili, this sentence quickly became a new internet meme and spread like wildfire on various social media platforms.

The airing of the tenth episode was like a hurricane sweeping across the entire internet, completely clearing away all the controversies surrounding Lin Yu-an.

He is no longer the "lucky guy" or "script actor" who was questioned by some viewers.

Instead, he achieved legendary status with that adrenaline-pumping, undeniably compelling first-person combat video!
He became the second person in the history of "Living Alone in the Wilderness" to follow Roland Welker's amazing feat of hunting musk oxen with a knife.

Another legendary figure who single-handedly defeated the top predator—the American black bear—with a relatively primitive bow and arrow!

This achievement is of extremely high value and is enough to make him a legend in the entire survival challenge world.

Lin Yu-an's amazing abilities on the show are like the most accurate business signals.

This immediately attracted the attention of major MCN agencies both domestically and globally!
The MCNs that were previously hesitant and not very interested have now keenly realized that Lin Yu-an's value has far exceeded the scope of a "reality show champion".

What they saw was Chinese people, hunting black bears with bows, and champions living alone in the wilderness. When these elements were combined, they became a huge source of traffic!
Thus, a fierce battle to recruit Lin Yu'an quickly began.

The heads of major MCN agencies began frantically trying to contact Mark Johnson, the producer of "Living Alone in the Wild," through various channels.

Or perhaps Lin Yu-an's advisor at Texas Tech University, hoping to have the opportunity to speak with him directly.

The terms they offered were increasingly tempting, ranging from signing bonuses of millions of RMB to the establishment of a dedicated team, and promises of top-tier commercial resources and brand endorsements.

As for "Old Cat," the Bilibili operator who was the first to establish contact with Lin Yu'an and has reached a preliminary cooperation agreement, that is, "Old Cat."

After watching the tenth installment of raw content, I was extremely uneasy! I immediately reported to the director and called an emergency meeting.

"Boss, our previous 'Phoenix Project' was too narrow-minded! Now, all the well-known MCNs in the country are taking action!"

"We can no longer treat him as a 'potential content creator'! He is now a 'top influencer in the wilderness' with huge traffic and commercial value!"

"He is a strategic figure who has the potential to change the ecosystem of our platform's outdoor section!"

"Therefore, we need to act immediately! Reassess his commercial value! Prepare a completely new, more sincere, and binding top-tier contract!"

"We not only want to sign him, but we also want to firmly and permanently bind him to Bilibili's cause! We absolutely cannot allow other platforms or organizations any opportunity to take advantage of this!"

Everyone in the industry can see that Lin Yu'an is a hot commodity and a huge source of traffic.

Finally, the Bilibili up-master operations director made the final decision: they must compete and defeat all the MCNs!

We must stick to the original plan and have him appear in the comments section after the show airs on Bilibili, officially joining the platform! We must sign him at all costs!
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