Song Liyun reacted extremely quickly, almost instinctively dodging to the side, her dagger facing the direction from which the gust of wind was coming.

"That thing" clearly underestimated Song Liyun's abilities, and its claw missed its target.

However, having injured people many times before, and knowing human weaknesses well, it did not hesitate and launched another attack with its claws.

In the blink of an eye, a gleaming dagger pierced its flesh, causing it to let out a bloodcurdling scream.

After landing a successful attack, Song Liyun didn't linger. Instead, she loosened her grip, abandoned the dagger, rolled to the side, and instantly dodged behind a wooden pillar.

Based on her experience dealing with mutated beasts countless times, she knew that "that thing" would fight back desperately in the next second.

Sure enough, the moment Song Liyun moved, a humanoid black shadow pounced on the spot.

This time it missed again.

Sharp claws scratched the ground with a piercing sound, leaving long white marks even on the bluestone floor of the veranda.

It's easy to imagine that if this claw were to scratch a person, it would at least leave several bloody holes.

In the dim moonlight, long claws gleamed, and so did those red eyes…

The military dagger embedded in the monster's shoulder caused it excruciating pain. It opened its mouth wide, revealing long fangs, and thrashed about, letting out a horrible hiss at Song Liyun behind the wooden pillar.

"So this elusive demon was just a giant monkey!"

Song Liyun recognized the monster's name at a glance and chuckled. She thought it was some kind of ferocious beast, but it turned out to be a large monkey.

Seeing that its sneak attack on Song Liyun had failed and it had instead been seriously injured, the evil monkey roared and threatened as it began to retreat.

Trying to escape? No way!

Song Liyun dodged out from behind the wooden pillar and followed closely: Now that you're out, you can't just come and go as you please.

The dagger was still stuck in the monkey's body. If it escaped into those dilapidated houses or the woods, he would definitely not be able to catch it.

Song Liyun didn't want to lose another weapon.

This thing is also the most vengeful.

If it escapes, she will not only lose her things, but also gain a deadly enemy. She doesn't want to be harassed by monkeys every day from now on.

That vicious monkey was very familiar with the terrain; if it hadn't been injured, it could have easily shaken the person off with just a few leaps.

Under the moonlight, only dark shadows could be seen moving about. The vicious monkey darted to the flower wall at the end of the corridor in a few swift movements.

Just as she was about to leap over the wall, before the monkey could retreat any further, Song Liyun held her breath and raised her hand to press down.

The potent drug worked extremely quickly; the startled wild monkey had just scrambled onto the wall when it fell down with a thud, landing at Song Liyun's feet.

Song Liyun breathed a sigh of relief; she had just narrowly escaped danger herself.

If I hadn't been prepared, I probably would have suffered some minor injuries.

This vicious monkey is large and strong, with sharp teeth and claws, and thick fur, but it lacks the distinctive long tail.

It had a collar around its neck, so it looked like a pet owned by a man surnamed Ji. I wonder how it escaped from the Di people.

It's quite pitiful, really. For five years, it missed its master and cried out every night, driven by its fierce desire to protect him.

Anyone who dared to enter the house died under its claws, making it a haunted house in the town of Suijin, and no one dared to set foot there.

Yunzhou is located in the north, where winters are cold and food is scarce. Few wild monkeys live here year-round, so most people have never seen monkeys and naturally regard them as evil spirits.

In a corner of a pavilion in a side courtyard, Song Liyun found a nest built from scraps of cotton quilt cloth.

The attic was also filled with various dried mushrooms and wild fruits, as well as acorns and pine nuts with branches and leaves attached.

Song Liyun's eyes lit up with envy; these were all good things, enough to eat for a long time once they were prepared.

It seems this is where monkeys store food and hide during the winter.

This is a very intelligent monkey and should not be underestimated.

Song Liyun threw the unconscious monkey into its den, then took out a thick iron chain from her spatial storage, put it around the monkey's neck, and fixed the other end to a pillar.

This wicked monkey is quite cunning. If properly trained and kept to guard the house, it would definitely be a good helper.

Song Liyun was determined to win.

After tying up the vicious monkey, Song Liyun took out a first-aid kit, trimmed and disinfected the hair around the wound, and prepared to pull out the dagger.

Her stab was swift and vicious; the bayonet nearly pierced the monkey's shoulder blade.

Even while unconscious, the monkey twitched in pain when the knife was removed.

As soon as the knife was pulled out, blood spurted out with a hiss, staining the fur around the wound red.

Song Liyun pressed gauze against the wound to stop the bleeding, shaking her head as she said, "Oh! It's lucky you met me today, otherwise you wouldn't have gotten a job. It's such a big cut, and you'd have to stitch it up. It's such a hassle."

No one else would come here. Song Liyun took out a solar lamp from her spatial storage and placed it beside her to illuminate the wound. She then took out a surgical needle and catgut to begin treating the vicious monkey.

In the apocalypse, getting injured is commonplace, and stitching up wounds is a survival skill that everyone knows.

First-aid kits and surgical kits are essential for survival in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, just as important as food.

In the body she possessed in the apocalypse, Song Liyun had countless scars, some stitched up by others and some stitched up by herself.

Song Liyun quickly treated the wound, then wrapped half of the monkey's shoulder blade with gauze before taking out the antidote to dispel its intoxication.

When the evil monkey awoke from its daze, it was first frightened by the terrifying smile on the woman's face in front of it. Then it flew into a rage, baring its teeth and trying to scratch her.

Song Liyun was prepared. Before the vicious monkey could even raise its paw, she slapped it across the face: "I know you can understand human speech. Understand your situation. If you don't behave, I'll skin you alive!"

The vicious monkey continued to squeak at her, its face full of malice.

Song Liyun didn't tolerate it. She pressed down on the fierce monkey's head and slapped it several times before grabbing the iron chain and smashing it on its face: "Do you recognize this thing? If it makes another sound, I'll break your neck."

As he spoke, he kicked the monkey in the wound, soaking the bandage with fresh blood once again.

The vicious monkey instantly fell silent, trembling with pain, and dared not resist any longer.

Song Liyun pried open its mouth, poured some water down its throat, and then took out a piece of multigrain steamed bun and a piece of chicken and placed them in front of it.

Upon seeing food, the monkey's eyes lit up immediately, blinking rapidly and darting around, even attempting to reach for the food.

“Listen, little monkey, from now on you will be called Black Gold. I will be living in this house. You can stay here. As long as you are obedient, I will give you food and drink.”

Song Liyun seemed not to see its movements, but instead grabbed a tuft of yellow fur on the monkey's head and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Monkeys are omnivores, generally eating plants but not refusing meat, so they are definitely ferocious beasts.

In the apocalypse, the mutated monkeys were agile, skilled climbers, and adept learners. They also loved to eat meat and often congregated outside the base, posing a greater threat to humans than tigers and bears.

Therefore, Song Liyun knew how terrifying primates that already harbored hatred towards humans could be, let alone this one that had already killed a person.

We must not be lenient with them. If we want to subdue them, we must establish the authority of the monkey king from the very first step.

If you approach it with compassion and try to influence it at this point, you will surely "sacrifice yourself to become a Buddha" and become food in its belly.