The wolf howls were barely audible, but they blended with the sound of the wind, creating a cacophony.
The older wolves, having seen much of the world, were puzzled but remained silent, listening quietly as their younger kin vented their frustrations.
Most young snow wolves lack the composure to remain calm even when faced with an avalanche or a mountain collapsing. Their spiritual evolution has given them stronger physiques, making their hunting increasingly successful. Life is good for them, and each one is focused on managing their own little family, so they naturally don't understand the wolf king's actions.
The young wolf cubs, or those just reaching adulthood, found it all novel and interesting. They were incredibly happy and didn't seem tired at all, frolicking on the snow as they traveled.
The female wolf howled incessantly, trying to calm her cubs down and get them some rest, as they still had a long way to go.
Although they didn't know where the new wolf king was headed, they all sensed from his commands that the journey was long.
Besides the innocent wolf cubs, there was another, weaker group in the pack. They were taking the time to rest, lying on the snow, quiet as if they were nothing.
They are the old, weak, sick, and disabled in the tribe. In order to survive, they must ensure that they have enough physical strength. If they are even a step slower, their fate will be to be buried in the early wind and snow.
This is cruel, but it's a rule that all snow wolves tacitly agree upon. The survival of wild animals has always been brutal, with little room for warmth.
Sick or crippled wolves are not uncommon in wolf packs. Even among the snow wolf clan, which has survived several catastrophes, there are still many "weak wolves".
Injuries and pains do not decrease because of disasters; on the contrary, they increase. Many crippled wolves are brave and willing to fight to the death when they are healthy, but once they are injured, they are easily abandoned by the pack.
If food is plentiful, scavenging scraps with the tribe can usually save one's life. However, if luck is against them and food is scarce, not only will they be driven out, but infighting among their own tribe is also common.
The current situation is one of abundant food, and the wolf pack has not yet abandoned them. However, their mobility is far inferior to that of their healthy brethren, so they can only lag far behind the pack, struggling to keep up and not daring to fall behind even a step.
The Snow Wolf King stood in front, his cold and arrogant gaze fixed on a distant mountain range whose outline was indistinct in the night.
That was its destination.
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