Chapter 70
Chapter 70: Surviving in the Jungle (11)
Translated by POWERPUFF
Spiritual herbs that contain the energy of nature come in many varieties.
While they all share the common effect of granting strong internal energy, the additional effects differ slightly.
The inner core of the ten-thousand-year fire carp, which had lived for ages and developed a core, possessed strong yang energy and improved eyesight.
On the other hand, the ten-thousand-year snow ginseng, rich in yin energy, had effects such as skin whitening and wrinkle improvement.
The Moon Flower was the same.
It was a yin-based spiritual herb, and as a secondary effect, it improved the skin, making it clearer and brighter.
“It really looks better than when we first left Korea.”
Kim Gahee said in disbelief, while Kim Ahnki stared at him in fascination.
“And seriously, your skin is amazing. It’s even better than mine, and I’m an actress.”
Kim Gahee was young and naturally had great skin, yet Baek Seungchan’s looked even better now.
“I agree. It’s better than Gahee’s.”
“….”
At Kim Ahnki’s comment, Kim Gahee shot him a glare.
It wasn’t wrong—but it still annoyed her.
“I’ll go to the restroom for a bit.”
Feeling her gaze, Kim Ahnki awkwardly scratched his head and stepped outside.
After that, it was the same everywhere.
“Wow, he’s literally glowing. Is that what an aura looks like?”
“I’m jealous. I wish I at least had good skin…”
“So porcelain skin really exists.”
Everyone admired Baek Seungchan’s improved appearance.
Even members of other teams were the same.
“What skincare do you use?”
“Do you go to a dermatologist?”
Especially the female cast couldn’t hide their envy.
The original purpose of “Surviving in the Jungle” was to show people surviving in nature without modern conveniences, earning small rewards through effort.
But after the incident with the missing writer, a few days had passed—and things were now going in a completely different direction.
At midday, when they should have been searching for food, Kim Gahee was lying on a sunbed under the shade, enjoying the breeze.
Behind her, Baek Seungchan was resting in a hammock, while Kim Ahnki sat nearby, sketching the ocean.
None of them looked like they were surviving in a jungle—they looked like they were on vacation.
“Oppa, let’s go scuba diving later.”
“Seungchan, how about eating sashimi on the boat?”
“Sure, let’s go once the sun gets a bit weaker.”
Hearing this conversation, PD Lee Junghoon was dumbfounded.
“This is just a vacation…”
Nothing about their behavior resembled survival.
But he couldn’t complain.
Everything they enjoyed had been obtained fairly through Baek Seungchan’s hunting and trading.
Meanwhile, the other teams were still struggling to find food.
“I never imagined bartering would be used like this…”
The system had been designed so that hard-earned food could be exchanged for small rewards like ramen or soda.
But Baek Seungchan had completely overturned that idea.
Still—
“This is going to get great ratings.”
Despite everything, it was entertaining.
And Baek Seungchan’s presence alone was more than enough to captivate viewers.
“I knew casting him was the right choice.”
One week into filming—
Baek Seungchan returned from his usual early morning walk, carrying fruit.
“Oh? You’re both up early.”
Kim Gahee and Kim Ahnki were already awake, which was unusual.
“Feels like going on a field trip today.”
“It’s not exactly a field trip… we might be heading somewhere tougher.”
“Yeah, I know, just saying.”
The filming lasted two weeks—
one week on this island,
and the next on another.
“But the natives… they won’t be scary, right?”
Kim Gahee asked nervously.
The next location wasn’t uninhabited.
It was home to an indigenous tribe—the Lawuri tribe.
“Would they really send us somewhere dangerous?”
“They said they’re not completely isolated from civilization.”
There was even a translator.
“…That’s a relief.”
Soon—
“We’ll be departing now.”
All the cast gathered and left the island.
After about an hour, they arrived at the new island.
“This place is huge.”
It was much larger than the previous one.
“Oh, there they are.”
Near the shore stood the tribe—
tall, muscular, with dark skin.
“Wow… they’re huge.”
“They all look like fighters.”
“They’re called the warrior tribe for a reason.”
“But… they won’t attack us, right?”
Go Changmo asked nervously, looking at their spears and bows.
“They’re just standing guard as part of their tradition.”
A tall man appeared behind them—
a translator from the tribe.
“What did he say?”
“He says they’re just guarding.”
Baek Seungchan translated smoothly.
“You speak English?”
“He’s basically fluent.”
Kim Gahee answered proudly.
Soon, they stepped onto the island.
Then suddenly—
More tribe members emerged from the forest.
“….”
Everyone froze.
They were surrounded.
The tension rose—
but then—
“Whoa! Whoa!”
The tribe members broke into smiles and cheers.
“They’re welcoming us.”
Relief spread among the cast.
“But why were they so serious earlier?”
“The production team asked them to act like that.”
“…Seriously?”
They glared silently at PD Lee Junghoon.
Soon, they entered the village.
The tribe wore simple leaf garments,
leading to some awkward moments.
The female cast blushed,
while the male cast felt self-conscious.
Only Baek Seungchan remained calm.
The village was made of wood and straw.
“As we’ve arrived, we’ll begin a mission for lunch.”
“What’s the mission?”
“For food? Let’s go!”
The other teams were eager—they were always hungry.
“You’ll compete in a traditional game called ‘Batu.’ The winning team gets a feast.”
“What’s Batu?”
“A game where you throw your opponent down on sand—similar to wrestling.”
“Nice!”
Lee Byungman’s team was confident.
“First, one representative.”
“I’ll go.”
Go Changmo stepped forward.
His opponent was a large tribesman.
The match began—
“…Ugh!”
Go Changmo groaned.
“What strength…”
He was overwhelmed instantly and lost.
Next—Kang Donghyun.
“I’ll win this.”
A former world-ranked fighter, confident in grappling.
But—
“…!”
His expression stiffened.
The opponent was incredibly strong.
He fought skillfully—
but his stamina was low.
Eventually, he was pushed out and lost.
And now—
it was Baek Seungchan’s turn.