Chapter 128 Three Cubs

Chapter 128 Three Cubs

Bai Cen and Zhao Tong just left for Meishan Village; Duan Wuheng went home but hasn't returned this morning.

The old man's past experiences in Meishan Village were still weighing on his mind, so Wang Sumo thought about it and decided not to invite him.

But when it came to going into the mountains, Wang Sumo brought along Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang.

These days, martial arts figures have been appearing everywhere in Meishan Village, and they are all led by the villagers of Meishan Village.

The tigers mostly harmed passersby, so the village adults led the martial arts practitioners who came to eliminate the tigers along routes where tigers were usually active.

Wang Sumo hadn't really inquired about how many tigers had been hunted in recent days, but he had heard Bai Cen and Zhao Tong mention that they had searched high and low without finding any, but these people were still unwilling to give up.

Normally, people would have already lost interest.

However, according to rumors, the creatures that roam Meishan Village are white tigers.

It is said that the blood of the White Tiger can greatly increase one's internal strength and break through the barriers in martial arts training; it is an extremely rare tonic. Therefore, some people were never really there to eliminate the tiger menace from the very beginning.

They came for the White Tiger's blood!

However, the remaining three of the Five Sages of Lorraine came because they were passing by and heard that there were tigers lurking in the area. They came to see what they could do, but nothing happened. Seeing that the others had ulterior motives, they also left one after another.

Of the remaining people, eight or nine out of ten have ulterior motives.

So even though they hadn't hunted anything yet, these people stayed in Meishan Village and showed no sign of leaving.

The little girl led them along a different path into the mountains.

The mountains behind Meishan Village are vast and continuous, with complex terrain and other ferocious beasts roaming the area, making it unsafe at night. Therefore, these martial arts practitioners dare not venture into the mountains at night.

The path the little girl led was not an ordinary one.

In some places, they had to crawl through tunnels; in others, they had to use the height of trees to jump. In short, without someone to guide them, Wang Sumo, Jiang Yutang, and Grandpa Weng would never have been able to find this place.

Although the little girl didn't say it outright, Wang Sumo wasn't stupid.

What kind of good friend would live deep in the mountains, in such a secluded place, to avoid passersby and martial arts practitioners who come to hunt them down?

Wang Sumo actually had the answer in her heart.

Although Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang didn't say anything, they exchanged glances and looked at each other several times during the winding roads, and roughly understood each other's thoughts.

After about an hour and a half, and after taking countless shortcuts and passing through special areas that seemed to have no path but were actually passable, we finally arrived at a rock crevice behind a large grove of trees.

Rock crevice?

Grandpa Weng must have noticed Wang Sumo's confusion, and said softly, "Tiger dens are usually hidden in large tree holes, bushes, and rock crevices. A suitable and spacious place to make a den can protect the cubs."

That's something the old man had pretty much guessed.

Jiang Yutang glanced at the two of them, but remained silent.

The group had all heard something about the White Tiger, but none of them expected that after staying in Meishan Village for so long, they would have gained nothing, and instead...

"Right here." The little girl parted the bushes.

Wang Sumo instinctively wanted to reach out and stop her, to warn her to be careful, because if this was a tiger's den, then...

But the little girl was quick, and Wang Sumo hesitated, because if the little girl was already so adept at coming and going here, and claimed to be his good friend, then it should be—

As the last clump of bushes was parted, three white tiger cubs nestled cuddled in a crevice in the rocks.

Three?

Wang Sumo, Grandpa Weng, and even Jiang Yutang were all stunned.

So, the people outside have been searching for them for so long, and they were actually hidden here...

Wang Sumo was initially wary of these white tigers, but the sight of these three soft, fluffy little creatures, like little balls of fur, melted his heart.

Grandpa Weng tried to stop him, but Wang Sumo had already reached out and gently patted the head of one of them.

Grandpa Weng realized he was overthinking things.

These white tiger cubs are incapable of even defending themselves, let alone biting people.

But to the people outside, these white tiger cubs were the best; they would take them back, raise them, and then eat their flesh and blood…

Grandpa Weng frowned.

Jiang Yutang has a rather cold personality, but she still couldn't help but reach out to these three adorable little ones.

When my fingertips touched the soft, fluffy spot on the other head, my heart seemed to melt, and a smile naturally appeared on my face without me even realizing it.

Grandpa Weng was the first to react: "Girl, where is their mother?"

The white tiger should not leave its cubs here.

They either went out to find food, or they've already...

These two situations involve completely different levels of security, and the old man must first figure them out to determine whether it is safe now.

The crevice in the rock wasn't high, and the little girl could reach it by stepping on the stones. So Wang Sumo, Grandpa Weng, and Jiang Yutang all squatted down. Therefore, when Grandpa Weng spoke, he was at the same height as the little girl, and she could see his eyes without having to look up.

The little girl said softly, "I saw their mother before, but I haven't seen her since..."

The little girl herself was also very distressed.

The "mother" the little girl was talking about was the mother of the three white tiger cubs. The little girl usually called her "mother" at home, so she also referred to them as "mother" when she spoke to them.

"If their mother were still here, they would be fine; if their mother were gone, they wouldn't be." The little girl could only express her feelings and emotions in the words she knew.

Wang Sumo understood; because their mother was gone, she felt they were bad.

In fact, Wang Sumo could understand.

Because when she reached out her hand, several furry little creatures eagerly opened their mouths to bite, or rather, suck and hold.

I'm hungry.

Although the little girl was young and didn't understand much, she could sense that they were hungry, uncomfortable, and uneasy...

Wang Sumo said softly, "It seems like I've been hungry for a long time."

When Wang Sumo reminded them, Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang also realized that the three tiger cubs were extremely hungry, but there was nothing they could do.

They couldn't even make a soft whimper, nor could they climb out of their nests made of rock crevices.

If nothing unexpected happens, the white tiger wouldn't have left its tiny cub to go hungry for several days.

Most likely already...

Jiang Yutang looked at Wang Sumo: "Such a small cub can only drink milk."

But Mother is probably gone...

Jiang Yutang's question is, what should we do?

Wang Sumo had the idea to take over the Eight Treasures Pavilion.

There are so many martial arts figures around. Although I don't know where these little ones' mother went or what happened, if I leave these three little ones here, even if they don't starve to death, they will be discovered by those people and raised as blood bags in the future...

Jiang Yutang frowned.

Although she didn't particularly like fluffy little things, she still felt a little sorry for them looking at those tiny heads.

If you didn't see it, that's fine; but if you did, it's a different story...

Wang Sumo also looked at Grandpa Weng, who said gently, "We support your decision."

Jiang Yutang nodded as well.

At least among the people in the Eight Treasures Pavilion, there shouldn't be anyone who wants to drink the white tiger's blood to improve their skills; even Bai Cen, who has lost his internal strength, is so soft-hearted that he can't even bear to kill a pig, so why would he make things difficult for a few tiger cubs?

Wang Sumo even managed to keep such a large pig as Weimeng. Wherever Bazhenlou went, Weimeng followed. Weimeng had already passed its panic period. Pigs are inherently very intelligent animals, and it knew that Bazhenlou wouldn't eat it. It couldn't be more comfortable now.

It's hard to say whether Bai Cen walks it every day, or it walks Bai Cen.

Therefore, as long as Wang Sumo, after careful consideration, feels that Bazhenlou can handle and care for these three white tiger cubs, then it is the best option for the cubs at least for now.

However, possessing a treasure is a crime. If Bazhenlou takes these cubs all over the country, they will inevitably be coveted by others, causing a lot of unnecessary trouble.

There is no perfect solution in this world...

Jiang Yutang looked at her.

Wang Sumo looked at the little girl and said gently, "Little girl, they are your good friends. How would you like us to help you?"

Jiang Yutang and Grandpa Weng both realized that what Wang Sumo wanted to respect was the other party's opinion.

They are her good friends.

The little girl blinked her big, bright eyes and said cautiously, "I brought a lot of things from home for them. They were so hungry, but they couldn't eat."

Wang Sumo understood: "They are too young and can only drink milk. Their mother is gone. I can bring a sheep and let them drink goat milk."

The little girl's eyes lit up!

Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang both understood that Wang Sumo was genuinely considering the matter from the other's perspective.

Wang Sumo continued, "However, I must also remind you that we are already deep in the mountains. This rocky cliff is relatively safe for now, but it will eventually be discovered by other wild animals and people entering the mountains. The cubs don't even have the ability to protect themselves, let alone the sheep. This situation cannot last long..."

Wang Sumo tried to tell her the truth in a way she could understand.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the surprise and brightness in the little girl's eyes gradually faded, replaced by the same worry and tears welling up in her eyes.

"Can I take them home?" the little girl continued. "I couldn't carry them by myself before, and I was afraid they would cry if they weren't with me."

Wang Sumo remained patient: "But will they be safe at home? So many people come to the village looking for them. They'll be showing up in the village. Even if I deliver a sheep to your house, won't other people notice what kind of sheep it is?"

The little girl frowned.

She was five or six years old, and she could actually understand what she was saying.

"Then, will they be in danger if they follow you?" the little girl asked expectantly.

"Do you believe me?" Wang Sumo asked gently.

The little girl nodded: "You're a good person, I believe you."

That's why I brought her to meet her best friend...

Wang Sumo said earnestly, "They are still young and have no ability to protect themselves if left in the wild. They could be caught by other wild animals, hunters, or people looking for them at any time. If they are with me, I will do my best to protect them. Once they are a little older and able to survive, I will find a secluded mountain forest and release them back into the wild."

Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang's eyes relaxed slightly; it turned out she had already planned this all along...

There is no better way than this.

"Then, can you tell me where you put them? When I grow up, I'll go see them." The little girl's eyes were full of innocence.

Wang Sumo reached out and made a pinky promise: "It's a deal."

The little girl reached out and made a pinky promise, but just when Wang Sumo thought she wouldn't let go, she suddenly released her grip, then stepped forward and hugged her, saying, "I just knew you were a good person."

Wang Sumo: "..."

Wang Sumo felt a warmth in her heart.

The little girl continued, "The food you make is so delicious, they will definitely like it. If they like it, they will grow fat and tall, and they will be able to protect themselves so that no one will bully them anymore."

Children's world is actually very simple.

Simply apply the expectations adults have for you.

“Okay, it’s a deal.” Wang Sumo hugged her tightly.

"By the way, you still haven't told me your name?" Wang Sumo asked softly.

The little girl grinned: "Tiger Girl!"

Tiger Girl?

Wang Sumo, Grandpa Weng, and Jiang Yutang were all surprised.

But soon, everything became clear.

“Okay, Tiger Girl, I will take good care of them and I will tell you where they are later,” Wang Sumo promised.

Tiger Girl's eyes curved into two shallow crescent moons as she laughed.

Grandpa Weng and Jiang Yutang also pursed their lips, a scene that was truly touching...

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"You're going to keep them as pets?" Bai Cen's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Zhao Tong was also stunned, but he didn't say anything.

Wang Sumo calmly crossed her arms and said, "Yeah."

“What do they eat so much?” Bai Cen tried to remind them.

Wang Sumo said with certainty, "Yutang went to Meizi Town to buy sheep. The sheep milk is good to drink."

Bai Cen: "..."

Zhao Tong: "..."

The old man remained silent, his eyes filled with complex emotions as he looked at the three white tiger cubs.

Wang Sumo dismissed Bai Cen and Zhao Tong, saying that since they were going to take them in, they couldn't stay there any longer; they were closed for the day and would leave today.

Grandpa Weng led the two of them to tidy up.

The Eight Treasures Pavilion has been here for several days, and there are many things to be packed up.

Wang Sumo could easily lift the three cubs in his arms. He went to the old man and said softly, "Didn't you always say you had regrets before? Now, let's entrust these three to you to take care of. When they grow up, we'll release them back into the deserted mountains. How about that?"

The old man looked at her, tears welling up in his eyes.

Wang Sumo said gently, "The responsibility along the way is heavy, and there will inevitably be people who covet it. Only the old man's reputation can keep others in check."

The old man was both amused and exasperated: "Aren't you afraid of raising a tiger that will eventually cause trouble?"

Wang Sumo said earnestly, "Tigers shouldn't be domesticated in the first place. Let them return to their natural habitat..."

[Author's Note]

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