Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 32 Additional Conditions, *Sobbing*

After seeing off Tom and his group, who had come specifically to buy the mutated python and its eggs, Yuan Linghan was satisfied with the final transaction price. The mutated python sold for $500,000, and each python egg was worth $20,000, for a total income of over $1 million.

Converted to domestic currency, that's an extra income of nearly ten million yuan. Adding to that the Melo Pearl that hasn't been sold yet, the income from participating in this program gave Yuan Linghan a feeling of instant financial freedom.

However, compared to the price Tom offered, the additional reward he provided was what interested Yuan Linghan even more. By killing this mutated python, Tom's company could help him register as a Level 2 Hunter in the Hunter Alliance.

The Hunter's League is an internationally recognized hunting organization. Any official member of the organization is entitled to hunting freedom. Of course, this hunting freedom means that one can obtain hunting quotas regardless of nationality.

To be precise, by becoming a professional hunter in the Hunter Alliance, Yuan Linghan can hunt any animal permitted by the Alliance when he goes hunting abroad, as long as he reports to the Alliance in advance. Furthermore, he can earn corresponding legal profits and Alliance points through hunting.

As your rank increases, you'll enjoy more policies and benefits. If you apply independently, Yuan Linghan, who is not a citizen of a Hunter Alliance member country, can only apply for an apprentice hunter qualification at most, hunting under the guidance of professional hunters.

Besides that, what truly moved Yuan Linghan was Tom's smiling words: "Yuan, your wilderness survival skills shouldn't be featured in this kind of babysitting show. If you're interested, I can recommend you participate in the top wilderness challenge."

As you probably know, Citibank hosts a Wilderness Challenge every year. If you're interested, I guarantee you a spot in this year's challenge. If you win, you'll receive a million-dollar prize.

But I think you prefer hunting large animals and predators to the high prize money offered by this competition. By participating in this program, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your true hunting skills to the world.

After receiving two additional conditions, Yuan Linghan finally agreed to the deal, but he still asked curiously, "Tom, I'd like to know why you're willing to add these two conditions? I've always believed that there's no such thing as a free lunch."

Tom smiled at Yuan Linghan's bluntness and said, "I'm the head of the Aipai Group in the Far East. Our group has recruited many top-notch wilderness hunters. You can probably guess why we recruited them, right?"

"To hunt genetically mutated animals?"

"Yes! Our group is a world-leading gene research and development company, and we have a high demand for mutated animals. Unfortunately, mutated animals are hard to find, and they are also difficult for ordinary people to hunt."

"You were able to slay a ferocious mutated python with just a composite bow and an axe; that's a commendable feat. And you're very young. I hope you can hunt other mutated beasts in the future and continue to cooperate with me!"

Although he couldn't tell whether the words were true or false, Yuan Linghan still smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Mr. Tom, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Seeing Yuan Linghan extend his hand, Tom also laughed and reached out. Over the years, the group had sent him to the Far East to take charge, and the number of mutated beasts he could actually acquire each year was extremely limited.

The C-grade mutated python he found this time was enough to satisfy his demands to the group and earn him a substantial reward. His assistance to Yuan Linghan was also motivated by the hope that Yuan Linghan would bring him even greater returns in the future.

As a senior executive at Apex Group, Tom, like other expatriate executives, established partnerships with top wilderness hunters. These hunters would receive a reward if they sold their mutated beasts to the company after a successful hunt.

This C-level mutated beast would be difficult for even the Hunter Alliance's wilderness hunters to kill without being equipped with large-caliber rifles. But what shocked Tom and his men was that Yuan Linghan had found the mutated python's weaknesses.

The only truly fatal parts of this mutated python were its eyes and heart; its hard scales, in normal circumstances, wouldn't be penetrated by small-caliber bullets. The testing team ultimately concluded that Yuan Linghan was extremely lucky.

Perhaps the mutated python was weakened from laying eggs, and Yuan Linghan had repeatedly struck its vital points. In any case, Tom was very optimistic about Yuan Linghan's future. If Yuan Linghan became a top wilderness hunter in the future, it would be thanks to him!

What Tom and his group didn't know was that after seeing them off, Yuan Linghan specifically sought out director Zhu Shimao and said, "Director Zhu, you should have guessed that the python I killed earlier was no ordinary snake. You should be prepared."

"What does Mr. Yuan mean?"

"You should contact the consulate immediately to collect the python's flesh and blood, along with the eight python eggs, which I had the rescue team retrieve. They need to send someone to receive these items. Because that python is a genetically mutated python!"

Although he didn't know what was so strange about the python's mutation, the fact that Aipai Gene Company was taking it so seriously suggested there must be some mystery he didn't understand. In matters like this, contacting the government was undoubtedly the safest course of action.

Having understood this, Zhu Shimao immediately said, "Okay, I'll contact the consulate right away! Our General Manager Liang specifically instructed us on the way here. In view of your contribution to this program, we will provide appropriate compensation later."

"Director Zhu, to be honest, I've gained a lot from this program. But I hope that your company can provide them with more support in the future, within its capabilities. After all, they are celebrities, while I'm just an ordinary person."

They were all intelligent people, so there was no need to spell things out too clearly. After Director Zhu and the production crew left, the shelter finally returned to its usual tranquility, and all four of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Because filming was temporarily suspended, Yuan Linghan explained the transaction details to the three of them. After listening, Wu Yue asked with great curiosity, "A mutated python? A genetically mutated python? Are these pythons very valuable?"

"We'll see! For a company like Apex, which does genetic research, it's certainly very valuable. But for us, it's best not to try eating that kind of meat so easily. I'll transfer the money to you after the show ends."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Yue immediately shook his head and said, "Ling Han, if you think highly of me, then don't mention money. To be honest, I feel quite ashamed to participate in this program. Although I practice martial arts, I was genuinely terrified when I saw that giant python!"

After Wu Yue finished speaking, Zhao Liying said earnestly, "Brother Yue is right, that money is all yours. It would be heartless of us to share it with you. Ling Han, do you want us to feel guilty for the rest of our lives?"

After Zhao Liying said those words, Chen Duling didn't say anything, but she grabbed Yuan Linghan's arm with both hands, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "I don't want to!"

Seeing the three's resolute attitude, Yuan Linghan finally had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​splitting the money. But to his utter surprise, as night fell again, he suddenly saw Zhao Liying approaching.

Zhao Liying said with a worried expression, "Ling Han, Dudu's condition isn't right. Could you go and keep her company?"

Without much hesitation, Yuan Linghan took the Dragon Bone Tranquilizing Pills he had specifically asked the medical team for and went to the bamboo hut next door where Chen Duling was resting. Looking at Chen Duling, who was sobbing in the tent, he understood but also felt a bit of a headache.

Logically, after such a fright today, she should have chosen to leave. However, Chen Duling was adamant that she would stay until the end. Left with no other option, Yuan Linghan and the production team had to agree to her request.

However, Yuan Linghan, who had never been in a relationship since he was a child, had no experience in how to comfort a girl who was crying. He even felt that it was more troublesome than dealing with that mutated python!