Exploring the Wilderness: Activating Proficiency in All Professions - Chapter 10

Chapter 10: I Got It!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

David thought that unlocking medical skills meant learning how to treat patients.

He did not expect that there would be additional knowledge.

On second thoughts, it made sense. If he didn’t know anything about herbology, where would he find herbs on this deserted island?

Anatomy was also very important. If he suffered external injuries, it was also a good thing to have some skills in suturing.

He looked at Anthony’s injuries and now had a more comprehensive understanding of his condition.

Inflamed wound, physical exhaustion, dehydration, and sustained high fever.

He looked at the Snake Roll Grass on Anthony’s wound and frowned slightly.

Just this bit of herbs was not enough.

He looked at Freda, who was feeding Anthony water. “You know herbs?”

Freda looked over at him and gave him a small nod. “We learned a little about them before we came here.”

“Then you should know that given his injury, the Snake Roll Grass is completely insufficient.

“Ah?” Freda was shocked. “It was written that the Snake Roll Grass reduces inflammation and pain, isn’t it perfectly suitable?”

“Those are indeed the effects of the Snake Roll Grass, but it’s anti-inflammatory effect is not strong enough, so it cannot help him recover in a short period of time.”

“Then… then what do we do?” Freda was flustered again. She didn’t want anything to happen to Anthony.

If something were to happen to Anthony, she would not be able to survive on this dangerous island as a girl.

David instructed, “Go find the Bloodthorn Grass and the Violet Spirit Flower.”

Freda thought carefully and soon remembered the appearance of the two herbs. She got up wearily.

She thought she could have a good rest now, but she still couldn’t.

She had no other choice. “I’ll go now.”

David got up and slowly looked away as Freda walked away.

After a while, he confirmed his next plan.

Hence, he entered the forest to look for usable wood.

He also pulled out many more vines and piled them on the ground.

He had to build a simple house before nightfall.

When Freda returned with the herbs in hand, her legs became extremely slow.

She looked full of exhaustion and she wished she could just fall to the ground and have a good sleep.

“I’ve found the herbs you mentioned.” Freda walked over to Anthony and could no longer hold on. Her knees buckled and her body uncontrollably fell to the ground .

David saw this and ran over. He examined Freda’s body and confirmed that it was only fainting caused by weak health.

They had arrived at the island at two in the afternoon yesterday and it was almost noon now, which meant that they had not rested for 20 hours.

Coupled with being on the run, it was already her limit to hold on until now.

David reached for the herbs and stepped aside to begin preparing the prescription.

After applying the medicine on Anthony’s wound and ensuring that it was completely covered, a familiar voice sounded in his mind.

“Medicine Skill+1.”

“Medicine Skill+1.”

The improvement of his medical skills would be very helpful for his subsequent living on the island.

In the livestream, Ally’s eyes were filled with admiration when she saw this scene. “He actually has medical knowledge too. It seems like we really underestimated him at the beginning.”

Wade sighed. “Young people nowadays are really different.”

After David finished applying the medicine, he got up and went to the pile of wood and vines and started building the house.

The audience in the livestream had watched him settle his food accommodation and water from the very beginning. Everything had gone smoothly.

Now that he was going to build a house, it seemed like it was perfectly reasonable and there was no need to make a fuss.

David was just starting to build the house when he heard the familiar voice in his head again.

“Congratulations Host on unlocking Construction Skill. Current level: LV 1.”

“Hehe…” David laughed foolishly.

However, the people watching the livestream could not laugh. It was not interesting at all when they’d watched too much of this.

The director seemed to understand the audience’s needs and cut the scene to the other participants.

Some of them were sprawled out on the ground, motionless.

Some were sitting on trees, picking fruits.

And some were fighting with a snake.

Others carefully crossed a river.

Some of them had met others and formed a temporary team, splitting up the work.

There were also some squatting on the ground, hugging their knees, their eyes filled with regret.

As the camera panned, everyone’s faces were filled with fatigue and confusion.

At noon, Anthony woke up. He could hear the sound of knocking in the distance.

He slowly opened his eyes to find Freda sleeping beside him.

His dizzy head didn’t feel as heavy as it had at the start.

He sat up and saw David planting a wooden stake nearby, he was working very hard.

David noticed Anthony’s gaze on him and asked coolly, “You’re awake?”

“Yes.” Anthony nodded and looked at his injured leg. It was covered with herbs.

“How are you feeling?”

“I feel great. Thank you for taking me in and saving my life,” Anthony said gratefully.

David’s expression remained cold. “My kind intentions won’t last too long. If you’ve recovered, take your girlfriend and leave.”

Anthony was stunned for a moment before he nodded. “Thank you, I will.”

David didn’t waste any time. He went back to hammering, the sound echoing off the island.

It did not take long for Freda to wake up too. When she saw Anthony staring at her, she jumped into his arms.

“It’s great that you’re fine.”

“I’m sorry I scared you.” Anthony patted her back and comforted her gently.

Freda looked at his injured leg and was shocked to find that the swelling around it had mostly subsided.

She looked over at David, who was busying about in the distance. He was about 18 or 19 years old, but he was so capable in terms of action and execution.

Before they came to participate in the program, they had read a lot of books and picked up a lot of knowledge on how to deal with emergencies.

However, the knowledge they had learned completely could not be applied to the situation here.

David ignored their presence and concentrated on his task.

He was done with a wooden stake.

“Weaving Skill+1.”

David finished the bed’s base frame.

“Construction Skill+1.”

Doing these things were extremely boring, but hearing the mechanical voice in his mind made him even more motivated.

“If I were David, I’d flare up right there.”

“This public display of affection is more than enough.”

“I don’t want to see them. I just want to watch David’s simple and unadorned life.”

“I think they’re an eyesore too. They’re affecting our experience.”

The viewers in the livestream kept complaining, especially those in David’s livestream. Many people expressed their opinions.

However, David wasn’t the only one who didn’t know about this situation. The organizers couldn’t interfere either.

At this moment, the scene cut to a small col not far away.

In the forest, a wild beast appeared and slowly hid itself in a pile of grass.

It sniffed the air around, and then looked up towards where David and the others were.

In the main livestream, Wade’s eyes went wide. He suddenly held his head and exclaimed in shock, “I got it now, I understand, I finally know what’s happening.”