Evangeline's seamless communication with the monkeys astonished livestream viewers. One person commented, "My goodness, what did I just witness? Evangeline effortlessly communicating with monkeys!" Another exclaimed, "Unbelievable! It's way beyond belief!" Appreciative comments poured in, praising the remarkably smooth interaction. "The communication is so smooth, as if she was talking to humans!" one viewer wrote. Another added, "You know, sometimes it's harder to talk to humans. Some just lack common sense!" A keen observer noted, "Check out those monkeys! The admiration in their eyes for Evangeline is like worship. Look at how they view her as some god!"
Concern arose when a netizen noticed the monkeys' injuries. "Man, these monkeys are so clever and adorable! What could have hurt them so bad?" someone wrote. A fan proclaimed, "You're incredible, Evangeline. You will always be my idol!" Another viewer asked, "I'm curious about today, during the daytime, when Evangeline disappeared from the camera. Where did she go? What happened?" A viewer speculated, "Judging by Meghan and Samson's expressions, I think something must have happened between the three of them. It really makes you wonder!"
After Evangeline returned, the viewer count exploded, rising from millions to tens of millions, then one hundred million, eventually reaching an astounding two hundred million worldwide. Audiences from all over the world flooded the live room. Even overseas viewers who didn't understand Chistan were astounded to see Evangeline communicating with the monkeys. The hashtag #EvangelineCommunicatingWithAnimals sparked intense global discussions, with teams specializing in animal language hoping to contact her.
This was the sixth day of the survival program. Evangeline woke to find a spread of fruits neatly arranged before her like gifts. She did her morning exercises, chewed some leaves to clean her mouth, and then savored bananas, persimmons, grapes, and other fruits she couldn't name. Each bite, saccharine and tart, was delectable.
Feeling full, Evangeline checked on the wounded monkeys. She instructed the monkey king to gather herbs. Upon their return, she guided them in crushing and applying the herbs to the wounds, observing as they prepared their own medicine, ensuring they used the correct herbs. Once finished, she praised them: "You guys are so smart. You learn rather quickly. Remember this: I won't always be here, and you will have to rely on yourselves in the future!"
Evangeline had decided to leave alone after the seventh day of filming. She had a seven-day recording agreement and was committed to fulfilling it, even though the production team had lost contact with her. The contract clearly specified a seven-day duration, and she intended to adhere to it. If the production team blamed her for disappearing, she could confidently say she had followed the agreement; the responsibility lay with them for losing track of her. On the sixth day, she considered extending her stay by one day, leaving the day after tomorrow.
Gathering her thoughts, Evangeline turned to the monkey king. "Kingka, who attacked you yesterday? Take me to them." The monkeys chattered. Evangeline said, "Stop talking. Just lead the way." Deciphering their words seemed futile; attempting it would waste time. "Leave the injured ones behind. Get the other monkeys to stay and protect them. Take the ones skilled in combat with us to fight any creatures attacking us. The rest, follow me," she instructed. The monkey king quickly marshaled the troop, promptly separating them into two groups. Some monkeys tried to follow but were dismissed by the king.
With over ten monkeys, Evangeline set out. One comment pleaded, "Evangeline, don't come back. Stay as the Monkey Queen! It seems they've centered their world around you. What would become of them if you leave?" Another cheered, "Haha. I support Evangeline becoming the monkey king. Watching her and the monkeys is way more fun than seeing her with Meghan and the rest." A netizen grumbled, "Stop bringing up Meghan and the others. Just thinking about them raises my blood pressure."
Observations about the monkeys' intelligence arose. Someone remarked, "Those wild monkeys are so smart! Evangeline taught them once, and they remembered the herbs, even applying them correctly. Give them some time, and they'd probably evolve into humans!" Concern crept in: "I worry people might poach these clever monkeys for performances if this show airs." Another declared, "The authorities need to strengthen protection over these creatures. These little monkeys should never fall into bad hands!" An excited fan speculated, "Ooh, is Evangeline going to get revenge for the injured monkeys! I can't wait!" However, a dissenting voice argued, "Humans shouldn't interfere in natural animal competition, even if they've bonded with some. Evangeline disrupts ecological balance by disciplining predators just because she befriended the monkeys." Someone retorted, "Humans have long affected wild animals' lives. Their habitats are completely our demarcated domains now. It's too late for non-interference talk."
Evangeline remained oblivious to the online discussions, including speculations about her potential quest for revenge. These discussions spread beyond the live room to other platforms. The hashtag #ShouldHumanHelpWildAnimals trended on Twitter, sparking polarizing opinions. Some argued for human intervention, while others advocated for leaving wild animals undisturbed. Evangeline continued her journey, unaware, and even if she were to learn of these discussions, it wouldn't sway her. She was determined to do what she wanted.
After about half an hour, the monkeys stopped at the forest's edge, approximately two miles from their usual habitat. The environment was far inferior. Evangeline noticed an animal emerging from a tree hollow, peering at them. It was a yellow-throated marten. Monkeys were part of their diet. Though smaller (four to six pounds), yellow-throated martens were swift, powerful climbers, easily hunting monkeys and even young wild boars. They also hunted communally.
The monkey king bared its teeth, but the monkeys cowered behind Evangeline. More martens emerged. Evangeline found them adorable, but they were clearly superior to the monkeys. The martens encircled them. If one marten couldn't handle an enemy, the group would attack. Their confidence stemmed from their recent success attacking the monkeys. Despite the presence of Evangeline, they had no fear and intended to attack. The monkeys called out, trying to scare them. Evangeline counted over sixty martens—far more than she expected.
Regardless of their numbers, Evangeline paid little heed. The martens prepared to attack; the monkeys were ready to confront them. As the lead marten lunged, Evangeline swiftly moved forward. In a flash, she grabbed the marten, pulled off a vine, and tied it up, incapacitating it with a forceful slap. She repeated this, knocking out three or four at a time and tying them together with vines. Within ten minutes, she captured the entire pack. The initial capture scared the others, making the roundup quicker.
The monkeys watched, remembering the marten's attack, their fear giving way to profound admiration for Evangeline. They marveled at her fighting skills. Standing before the bound martens, Evangeline issued a stern warning: "Listen up, these monkeys are under my protection now. Consider this your only warning. If you dare hunt them again, I'll break your necks. Understand?" The martens shuddered.
Evangeline continued, "And you know what? I've got an idea for you. You should move. Head east, along the foot of this mountain. About six miles away, there's a cliff, and underneath it, there's a sweet forest. The shore area is bigger, lots of food there. There are so many of you. It's way better to live in a bigger space." This jungle was too cramped for so many predators; the animals were scarce, and continued hunting would wipe them out.
Evangeline didn't care if the martens understood. After her warning, she untied and released them one by one, each release accompanied by a firm slap. The monkeys called out, reluctant to see her release them. Undeterred, Evangeline said softly, "This is your conflict to resolve. My interference has already crossed a line. If I were to kill them, I'd end up in jail." While no one would know if she kept quiet, she didn't want to interfere in wild animal dynamics. Seeing her stern expression, the monkeys ceased their protests.
Online, a viewer cheered, "Incredible! She caught a yellow-throated marten in seconds and tied it up. Her speed is unreal! I couldn't move that fast when tying up a dead animal!" Another marveled, "Someone tell me what Evangeline went through to gain such skills." A viewer speculated, "Was she some special agent? Her combat abilities are admirable yet frightening. I got goosebumps watching her fight." One exclaimed, "She's too cool. I'm shocked speechless!" A challenger declared, "Evangeline's amazing, all right. I bet she could make me cry seven times in three minutes." A retort followed, "You overestimate yourself. Evangeline could make you bawl seventy times in three minutes!" One asked worriedly, "She just warned those yellow-throated martens with words. Are they actually scared? What if they hold grudges and go after the monkeys later?" Another scoffed skeptically, "Hilarious, reasoning with wild animals and warning them? Only a fool would think the animals understood her words! Monkeys are primates, so they happened to understand, but does she think she has some supernatural ability to communicate across species?" Despite the mockery and doubt, the narrative continued.