254 Back to the Jungle
◎The silver moon and the sun are like the wind. ◎
The canyon cave was in chaos after a night of revelry. The huge open space was filled with animals lying all over the place. Little squirrels were scattered everywhere. They did not return to the trees, but lay on the wolves. Some even leaned against the wolves' mouths and snored in their sleep.
Even Xiaohua, a long strand twisted into a pretzel, hung on the cliff wall, while Damo was coiled aside as a meat cushion.
The most eye-catching thing is a tall pile of wolves, with several giant wolves lying together close to each other.
Suddenly, a hand emerged from the middle of the wolf pile. The hand shook twice in the air, as if trying to grab something. After a while, it retracted, and then a head with messy hair emerged.
After being held down by several wolves for most of the night, Ye Zhizhi was finally able to breathe some fresh air. Her cheeks were red and covered with sticky, wet hair. It was not only because of the hangover, but also because it was too hot.
Ye Zhizhi twisted her body, pushing the steaming blankets aside with her hands, pulling herself free, then tumbling over the Wolf Mountain to land. She turned and saw Yin Yi, Er Tan, San Bai, Xiao Bai, Yin Xiao Hui, and Yin Fei huddled together in this Wolf Mountain, snoring loudly as they slept side by side. Yin Fei was the most domineering, using her father, uncle, and aunt as cushions, sprawled on top.
And she was almost crushed by the mountain of meat.
Ye Zhizhi searched for his memories of last night and it took him a long time to recall them.
Everyone was so happy last night, celebrating around the campfire. Perhaps it was because the wolves hadn't eaten cooked meat for a long time, and they missed it quite a bit, and the leaders all expressed their desire to eat.
How could Ye Zhizhi not be satisfied?
She knew that wolves didn't like to eat cooked meat, they preferred fresh meat, and their behavior only conveyed their longing for Ye Zhizhi. You know, when Ye Zhizhi was around, every time she roasted dried meat in her den, she would feed some to the passing wolves.
She had been away for so many years this time, and all the wolves missed her very much.
Animals' emotions may be simple, but they are far more honest and passionate than those of humans. Wolves are absolutely loyal to their partners and will never leave their companions. Ye Zhizhi is one of them, so naturally he also faces such affection.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why she has always been obsessed with the jungle.
Although she grew up in the jungle, what she can't let go of the most are the wolves that protected her and grew up with her.
Ye Zhizhi looked up at the group of wolves sleeping without any suspicion.
The monkey wine last night looked like a lot, but when it was distributed to each animal, there was very little, not to mention the large group of squirrels. Each squirrel could remove a large fruit shell with just one lick.
Each wolf had a bloody mouth, and they only tasted the wine after taking a sip. None of them got drunk, but the fragrance of the monkey wine mixed with the aroma of the barbecue made them drunk in the flickering firelight.
Ye Zhizhi drank the most, and his original three-point drunkenness turned into ten-point drunkenness.
Her group of friends hadn't seen her for a long time. Before, she was busy and they just stayed with her quietly. But last night, influenced by the environment, they all became noisy and wanted to sleep next to Ye Zhizhi.
Seeing this, the other wolves also wanted to come over, but the wolves that were already in a mess immediately united and squeezed out the other wolves, then turned around and continued fighting.
Yin Yi wanted to bring Ye Zhi Zhi back to his den, but he was very upset with Er Zong and the others. Wolf Sister was his denmate, so why would he fight with her? However, Er Zong, San Bai, and Yin Fei refused to give in and united to rebel against Yin Yi. In the end, no one won, so they decided to "share" Ye Zhi Zhi together.
This was tough on Ye Zhizhi, who was surrounded on all sides by the self-heating blankets, which had high energy. She wanted to say that it wasn't winter anymore and she didn't need to keep warm. Moreover, as she grew older, she no longer needed the wolves to keep her warm.
However, faced with the passionate affection of his friends, Ye Zhizhi couldn't bear to refuse and could only accept it with tears.
The silver wolf not far away noticed Ye Zhizhi's movements. It opened its eyes, looked at Ye Zhizhi, then jumped down from the rock, walked to Ye Zhizhi, and licked him.
“Ah~”
Ye Zhizhi raised his hand and hugged him, then turned around and went back to the cave, preparing to go to the Shuiquan Cave to wash up.
The silver wolf followed Ye Zhizhi.
While Ye Zhizhi was washing his face and rinsing his mouth in the sink, Yinlang was drinking water in front of him.
The spring in the cave is very convenient for the wolves.
Ye Zhizhi brought the wolf and the snake to dig and expand it. Because it was mountain spring water, it was clearer and sweeter. Ye Zhizhi was sweating and her whole body was sticky. She simply jumped into the pool and took a bath.
Ye Zhizhi jumped into the pool at the bottom. The silver wolf drinking water in the waterway above looked up and then continued to drink water.
Ye Zhizhi reached the bottom. The pool was deep and large enough for her as a child. She could swim back and forth in it. Now it was up to her waist. She washed herself briefly and climbed up.
Forget it, it’s better to go swimming in the river. Anyway, with Xiaohua and Damo there, she will be safe in the water.
Ye Zhizhi changed into snakeskin clothes, and Silver Wolf followed her all the time.
Soon Aunt Wolf also came over. Her eyes were bright and energetic, as if she had returned to her prime. She walked slowly, and the degree of limping in her front limbs was not noticeable unless you looked carefully.
Ye Zhizhi's clear eyes curved up, filled with smiles.
"Ah~" Although I'm recovering well, I can't run or jump fast for the near future! Even if I walk, I can't walk for too long.
Ye Zhizhi cried out in admonition.
Two wolves and one man walked out of the cave. A group of animals were still lying in a mess. The sun was shining brightly at this time, burning but not hurting them. It made them feel comfortable all over and they didn't want to open their eyes.
Ye Zhizhi didn't disturb them. She and Wolf Mom and Aunt Wolf walked towards the canyon.
The reason why the group of animals were so unguarded was that there was a wolf patrolling outside. It was a young brown giant wolf, one of the wolf cubs born after Yinfei. Judging from the scent, it was the child of Erzong and Sanbai.
It looks similar to Brown Two, but its temperament is completely different from Brown Two. Instead, it is very much like Sanbai and looks reliable.
A brown wolf appeared in front of Ye Zhizhi. She raised her hand and touched the wolf's head. The brown wolf still looked steady, but its eyes became brighter. Then it wagged its tail and continued to patrol contentedly.
Ye Zhizhi curled the corners of his mouth.
The younger generation of wolves are mostly composed of Two Brown Three White and Silver Little Gray. It is not because they are close to her, but because that is the rule of the jungle. The right to reproduce is in the hands of the wolf king. When the tribe needs fresh blood, only the stronger wolves in the tribe have the qualification to reproduce.
Originally the top priority was Silver One, but its partner was not here, so it fell to Two Browns, Three Whites and Silver Little Gray.
Even Ye Zhizhi could not delegate the right of reproduction and allow the tribe to reproduce freely.
The resources in the territory are limited. If the population size is not controlled, bigger problems will surely arise in the future.
The strongest wolves in the pack are given the right to reproduce, as they are more likely to produce high-quality offspring. However, in recent years, when the pack needs more people, other wolves are also given the right to reproduce. In other words, every wolf has offspring, but they can only have one litter, while the strongest wolves can have two or three litters.
Erzong and Sanbai have the most offspring. Sanbai inherited his wolf mother's physique of having multiple litters, and can give birth to several cubs in one litter. He raised all four cubs in his first litter, and gave birth to another litter of three cubs two years ago.
Ye Zhizhi felt deeply sorry for Sanbai's hard work and dedication. He had sacrificed so much for the pack. Even for wolves, giving birth was very exhausting. Fortunately, Sanbai would not have to give birth to cubs anymore, and the continuation of the pack would slowly shift to the next generation.
The younger generation, led by Yin Fei, is growing up.
This area is better for training these young wolves. They don't have to go out to gain experience. They can train under the care of the wolf pack in the area outside the canyon. However, the wolf pack is not satisfied with this. It doesn't matter that the living environment outside the area is more dangerous. Once the wolf cubs have trained enough, they can be released to farther places.
Soon, these young wolf cubs will go out to travel.
This is a good tradition that can increase the experience of the wolves and prevent them from being trapped in one place.
Ye Zhizhi thought as he slowly walked out of the canyon.
The brilliant light shone on the man and the two wolves, casting a layer of warm light on them.
Two wolves walked on either side of Ye Zhizhi, one on the left and one on the right, wagging their tails as they walked leisurely.
A cool breeze blew by as Ye Zhizhi led the two wolves out of the canyon. Standing on the stone path beside the cliff, she looked up at the blazing sunlight, squinting slightly. After a moment, she suddenly said, "Silver Moon, like the wind."
Silver Wolf and Gray Wolf turned to look at her.
Ye Zhizhi skipped forward a few steps, looked back at them, and grinned widely. These were the names she had given to Wolf Mother and Aunt Wolf! She felt they were particularly suitable for them.
She had never given Wolf Mom, Aunt Wolf, and Wolf Dad a name, and she kept calling them that in her heart, but she felt that they should also have a name.
In her heart, Aunt Wolf has always been a wolf as free and unrestrained as the wind, and she thinks the name Rufeng is particularly suitable for it.
As for the name of Wolf Mother, she suddenly thought of it when she was looking at the sunlight. Wolf Mother's hair was silver without a single strand of other colors, and it was very beautiful. In the sunlight and in the moonlight, when she ran and jumped, one could seem to see clear flowing light, which easily reminded people of the bright moon in the sky.
Then she thought of Wolf Dad. Wolf Dad was taciturn and as steady as a mountain. He seemed to have no presence, but he also gave her a lot of warmth. During those years, it was Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom who protected her from wind and rain and were her piece of sky.
The wolf mom is the moon, and the wolf dad is the sun. She wants to name the wolf dad Yao Ri, as the sun and the moon are bright and together they illuminate her. With them around, her world is bright.
Ye Zhizhi's smile grew even brighter. What a genius! She finally knew how to choose a name! Reading a lot really paid off. After years of studying hard in human society, she finally knew how to choose a name beyond just one, two, three, four, and five!
Ye Zhizhi opened her mouth and was about to shout again: "Silver——" The next moment, a meat pad that still smelled of mud was stuck in her mouth.
The silver wolf narrowed its eyes slightly, as if to say, "Try shouting again?" Its expression was full of worry, as if it had been unhappy with Ye Zhizhi for a long time.
Ye Zhizhi: “…”
She looked at the wolf mother, her bright black eyes looked huge above her paws. She held the silver wolf's raised paws and put them on the ground, not forgetting to tilt her head and spit a few times. She knew that the last time she called out to Silver One, Two, and Brown, she was not scolded by the wolf mother because the strong maternal love she had when she just came back had not dissipated, so it endured it.
Now that she's been back for so long, the maternal love has dissipated, right?
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