"Sit."
Su Wei pulled out a chair.
Black didn't stand on ceremony; he sat down with an air of authority and immediately untied the straps of the canvas roll.
It was a hand-drawn sketch.
The lines are bold, marked with numerous symbols in red and blue markers, and some places even have dried coffee stains.
The paper was yellowed and the edges were curled, indicating it was quite old.
This is Eagle Beak Cliff.
Black's rough, calloused finger touched a red circle in the upper left corner of the map.
"I set off at five this morning with the dog and explored the entire area."
His voice was hoarse, carrying the weariness of a long journey, but his eyes remained sharp.
"The situation is more complicated than I thought. It snowed lightly yesterday, burying the smells and footsteps. But that's actually an opportunity."
Black looked up and stared intently at Su Wei.
"That beast roams around here. It's looking for a burrow to hibernate in, but hasn't found a suitable one. It's very agitated, hungry, and extremely aggressive. I saw claw marks on a fir tree, the highest point being three and a half meters from the ground."
3.5 meters.
Su Wei's heart sank, and she subconsciously glanced at the ceiling.
This means that the bear, when it stands up, is taller than a one-story building.
"We'll depart from here at five o'clock tomorrow morning."
Black didn't give Su Wei time to process the information and immediately issued the order.
"The weather forecast says tomorrow will be a rare sunny day. We need to get to the ambush point before the sun rises. Once the sun is high in the sky, the glare from the snow will blind its eyes, and you won't be able to see it even if it's standing right in front of you."
"In addition, 6 a. m. to 9 a. m. is its prime foraging period, during which it concentrates its foraging and stores calories. This is our best opportunity."
After saying that, Black's gaze fell once again on the Ruger revolver.
He reached out and picked it up, weighed it in his hand, and raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Loaded with bullets?"
"Um."
"Uninstalled."
Black said coldly.
Su Wei didn't ask why. He took the gun, skillfully swung the cylinder, and emptied the bullets.
The brass bullets clattered and tinkled as they landed on the table.
"Stand up."
Black kicked the chair away and stood in an open area of the living room.
"Now, I am that bear."
The old hunter bent down slightly, and his entire aura instantly changed.
The previous silence vanished, replaced by a savage, murderous intent.
His eyes became cloudy and fierce, as if he had truly transformed into a top predator in the wilderness.
Even though he had nothing in his hands, Su Wei felt a tightness in his back and his hair stand on end.
"A bear can sprint at speeds up to 56 kilometers per hour. From the moment it spots you to the moment it pounces on you and tears you apart, it takes less than two seconds over a distance of thirty meters."
Black held up two fingers and waved them in front of Su Wei.
"You have a rifle. What if you miss the first shot, or don't hit a vital spot?"
"Drop the rifle, draw your pistol, and fire."
You only have one chance at this process.
Black suddenly roared, his voice booming like thunder.
"Draw your gun!"
Su Wei subconsciously reached out to grab Ruger on the table.
Too slow!
Before Su Wei could even grip the gun handle, Black had already rushed in front of him, slamming the rolled-up map in his hand hard onto Su Wei's shoulder.
"Smack!"
It didn't hurt much, but it was extremely humiliating.
You are dead.
Black retreated expressionlessly, his eyes cold.
"Your hands should be in the holster, not groping around on the table like a girl."
Su Wei took a deep breath, picked up the tactical holster he had just bought, fastened it to his belt, and inserted the heavy Ruger into it.
"Again."
"Draw your gun!"
Su Wei lowered his right hand, his thumb gripping the handle, and used his thumb to unlock the locking mechanism before pulling sharply upwards.
The gun barrel is halfway out of its sheath.
"Smack!"
The map scroll struck his wrist again with precision, this time with much greater force, causing a burning pain.
"Too slow! Too many unnecessary movements!"
Black was very stern, his spittle almost hitting Su Wei in the face.
"Don't aim! At that close range, you need to shoot instinctively! Push the gun out; it's an extension of your arm, not a tool you need to calibrate with your eyes!"
"When that 600-kilogram meat tank charges at you, you can't even see the crosshair. You have to rely on muscle memory to put the bullet into its gaping maw or smash its skull!"
"Again!"
Once, twice, ten times.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Su Wei's forehead, and his breathing became rapid.
My right arm started to ache from repeatedly and quickly drawing the heavy pistol, and the area between my thumb and forefinger was red from being rubbed against the hard plastic holster.
Every time, Black managed to "kill" him before he could fire.
This sense of pressure is far more intense than shooting at a firing range.
Black's imposing aura, as if he could pounce at any moment, made Su Wei feel somewhat suffocated.
Until the thirtieth time.
"Draw your gun!"
Su Wei's mind went blank. He stopped thinking about the techniques and simply followed his muscles' reactions and his survival instincts.
With a downward press and a pull, before the elbow was even fully extended, the gun was already pointing forward.
"Click."
The sound of the hammer striking the empty magazine was crisp and decisive.
This time, Black's map scroll stopped in mid-air, only ten centimeters from Su Wei's face.
The rolled-up map was still trembling slightly due to inertia.
"They'll barely survive."
Black withdrew his hand, his tone softening slightly, and the fierce glint in his eyes disappeared.
"But that's not enough. That bear is faster and fiercer than me. It won't hold back just because you're a beginner."
He pointed to Su Wei's chest, where his heart was.
"Remember, whether it's a rifle or a pistol, if you can't hit it, it's just scrap metal. And in the wilderness, scrap metal won't save your life; it will only become your grave."
[Received survival shooting instruction from Master Hunter Black, Hunting Module Experience +50.]
[Gain temporary muscle memory (basic): Increases draw speed by 15% for the next 24 hours.]
Su Wei looked at the system notification, rubbed his wrist which was so sore he could barely lift it, and let out a long sigh.
Just a moment ago, he truly felt the shadow of death.
Black sat back down in his chair, pulled a gleaming silver flask from his pocket, and took a swig.
The pungent aroma of whiskey filled the air.
He handed the wine jug to Su Wei, Su Wei waved it away in refusal.
"This knife is nice."
Black didn't press the matter, and pointed to the Alaska Harpoon.