289 Jinjiang Exclusive
◎The rustling river breeze brings a familiar scent.◎
Ye Zhizhi stayed in the wolf pack for five days, running around in the jungle all day long. With the company of the wolves, she became familiar with the area around the canyon again. The sadness and anxiety in her heart brought about by the death of the wolf elders in the tribe quietly faded away.
With the arrival of spring, the mountains and forests become more lively. Many animals come out to look for food, and plants stretch out their branches and leaves, full of vitality.
Linglong, who had hibernated for the entire winter, woke up. It had just come out of the cave and smelled Ye Zhizhi's scent. It didn't care about looking for food and came over excitedly.
At that time, Ye Zhizhi led the wolf pack on a large-scale hunt. Since returning to human society, she has not participated in many such group hunting activities, but she and the wolf pack still have a tacit understanding.
Today's wolf packs are so powerful that they can easily obtain prey when hunting. However, they do not slack off, but instead think about how to obtain the most food at the lowest cost.
Ye Zhizhi learned a lot of human kung fu tactics and applied them to the wolf pack. Following Ye Zhizhi, the wolf pack's combat skills became more abundant. These abilities enabled them to directly crush other animal groups in the jungle. Even many predators that were stronger than wolves could fight against them.
For a long time, wolves have been at a disadvantage in terms of individual combat effectiveness compared to group combat, but now this shortcoming has been made up, and the individual has become even stronger, and the team's combat effectiveness has doubled. At least now there are not many top predators who dare to treat wolf packs as prey.
Even the younger generation learned the essence of it. After they grew up and went out to gain experience, the casualty rate was much lower, and almost no one died from training.
When Ye Zhizhi saw Linglong, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, he naturally became very affectionate with her.
Linglong and the wolf pack are very familiar with each other. After getting familiar with the smell and reminiscing about the past with Ye Zhizhi, she also joined the wolf pack's hunting and then shared food together.
Linglong's body has grown larger and stronger than its parents, but it appears very well-behaved in front of Ye Zhizhi.
Linglong was full and had enough to eat and drink. She lay down beside Ye Zhizhi with her big body and her bear head resting on him.
Since it settled in this area, it has never returned to its former home. It has been staying alone in this area, next to a pack of wolves.
Ye Zhizhi is not only concerned about the wolf pack, but also Xiaohua, Big Bear and her friends. She hasn't seen them for a long time and she misses them very much.
However, they are separated by vast distances, and it would take them ten days or half a month to reach each other's territory. The journey is full of dangers, and is far less safe than the roads in human society.
Ye Zhizhi hated that he was not an immortal cultivator. Otherwise, if he could learn the art of clone or have the ability of teleportation, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.
But in comparison, she still wanted to stay with her wolf father and mother. Ye Zhizhi could only hope that Xiaohua and the others would come to her on their own. As for Big Bear and the others, she would just wait until she left the jungle to visit them.
After Ye Zhizhi had thought it over, he had just made up his mind to stay in the wolf den this year, but within two days he was taken away by the wolf mother.
Ye Zhizhi didn't react at first. She turned her head and met the golden animal eyes.
The wolf mother licked Ye Zhizhi's face and gently nudged her with her furry head again.
Only then did Ye Zhizhi realize what Wolf Mom meant.
It is reminding itself that it is time to leave.
Ye Zhizhi was stunned, feeling mixed emotions.
It seemed that ever since she was able to protect herself, she had been coming and going in a hurry. After Yin Yi and the others returned to the tribe, her pace became even more hurried.
The wolves were already used to her hurried return and departure. No matter how long Ye Zhizhi was away, the wolves would always wait for her in their den.
Now, Ye Zhizhi has been in the tribe for nearly ten days and is still relaxed and comfortable. She has no plans to leave in the short term, so the silver wolf couldn't help but remind her.
They cannot communicate with each other using human language, but the wolf pack has seen Ye Zhizhi's behavior over the years. Although they cannot understand it many times, the silver wolf knows that she has been doing something related to the tribe.
Now, because of the aging and death of the older wolves in the tribe, she was hindered, which was not what the Silver Wolf wanted to see.
The silver wolves could sense the cubs' fear of losing them, but they did not want to restrict the cubs because of themselves.
The silver wolf looked at Ye Zhizhi with tolerant and kind eyes, as if saying, do what you want to do.
Ye Zhizhi's nose felt sore. She raised her hands and hugged the silver wolf, wiping her tears into its fur. When she raised her head again, her smile was very bright.
She let out a cry.
Wolf Mom doesn't need to worry, she knows what's going on.
She has pushed herself too hard over the years. Now that she has stopped to take a break, she will definitely be faster when she starts again.
At first glance it seems like there are a lot of things to do, but actually if you plan well, it is still very organized and there is plenty of time.
Ye Zhizhi didn't think about anything else and just stayed in the tribe. A few youngsters in the tribe could go out for training, so she asked them to bring a message to Xiaohua and the others.
Xiaohua was very sensitive to her scent. As long as the wolf passed by Xiaohua's territory and smelled her scent, it would be able to detect that she was back.
Sure enough, a few days later, Ye Zhizhi saw Xiaohua with her family.
Xiaohua's temperament is still as lively as before. It rushed to Ye Zhizhi, wagging its thick and long tail and excitedly sticking to Ye Zhizhi.
The three little snakes are not small anymore, they are as thick as thighs and have grown a lot visibly. However, compared with their parents, they are still babies.
The three little snakes were not unfamiliar with Ye Zhizhi. When they sensed her presence, they immediately wrapped themselves around her and hissed for a long time.
Ye Zhizhi felt the heavy love. The three little snakes seemed to want to wrap around her and hang on her, but their body shapes were not right now, and they couldn't hang on her after a long time. The three snakes were too heavy and there was not enough space, so they started fighting each other.
Xiaohua, who occupied the most space, felt annoyed by the little snakes being an eyesore, so she hooked her tail and pushed the entangled little snakes away, allowing Ye Zhizhi to get away.
The young wolf not far away took a look and pounced on it eagerly. After a while, the wolf and snake entangled themselves together and played.
Ye Zhizhi's hand touched Xiaohua's cool and smooth snake scales, and he couldn't help but smile as he watched the intimate behavior between animals of different species.
Xiaohua's snake head was pressed against Ye Zhizhi's head, hissing. Ye Zhizhi hissed in response from time to time, and the man and the snake communicated without any obstacles.
With a few more snakes in the team, it became more lively. Within two days, the young wolf in the tribe ran out with the three snakes to explore the jungle.
Ye Zhizhi was not worried about this. The little wolves were no weaker than when she and Yin Yi first left the tribe to venture out. She was very confident in them.
Even after a dozen or so young ones had sneaked away, the canyon was still very lively. Ye Zhizhi patrolled with the wolves and their friends day and night. In this peaceful atmosphere day after day, time passed quietly.
After confirming that Ye Zhizhi had no intention of leaving for the time being, the silver wolf stopped urging her to leave and stayed by her side, just like when she was little. When they were in the den, the silver wolf would protect the cubs on its soft belly and lick them from time to time. When they were out, the silver wolf would stay by her side, letting the lively cubs play everywhere under its nose.
Perhaps because he is old, the wolf father is very tolerant of Ye Zhizhi's behavior of occupying their nest again, and he does not mind the smell of the adult cub who is already very visible and stands between him and his partner.
Of course, when Yin Yi, who was already stronger than the wolf father, tried to squeeze into the den, he was chased away by the wolf father with a dark face.
The dull wolf tail rests on the thin back. The steady and mountain-like wolf father is still in deep thought. His fragile little body, which was never able to grow up, has become even lighter and his appetite has also become smaller. He is thinking about catching some tender prey for his cubs to supplement their diet.
In the eyes of wolves, a decrease in food intake is a sign of declining physical fitness, weakening strength, and the beginning of death, which is a serious matter.
Ye Zhizhi didn't know what the wolf father and wolf mother were thinking, but she could feel the pure love. Although she was old and strong, in the eyes of the wolf father and wolf mother, she was still the little cub who needed careful nurturing and care.
The friends who were already grandparents also indulged Ye Zhizhi and joined in the fun.
There is no time in the mountains.
It was not until the wolves and the neighboring animals began to prepare to store food that Ye Zhizhi realized that almost half a year had passed. She looked up at the sky and saw signs of dark clouds gathering in the sky.
She suddenly realized that she was leaving again.
Ye Zhizhi and the wolves stood on the top of the mountain, looking out at the forest, with the mountain breeze blowing.
She stood beside Yin Yi, looking at the endless mountains and forests in all directions. Once, these mountains and forests were a cage that trapped her. She thought about escaping day and night, but now her mood has changed. This is the harbor of her heart and the home of her soul.
Ye Zhizhi opened his arms, tilted his head back slightly, closed his eyes, and felt the wind blowing through his fingers.
When she opened her eyes again, she turned around and howled at the wolves behind her.
She is leaving.
The wolves were silent, their silent animal eyes staring at her.
After a moment, Yin tilted his head and responded softly.
Ye Zhizhi made a decision and quickly packed his backpack, collecting some plants and fruits that he thought were worth researching, as well as the dried meat and fruits that he had dried during this period.
She crawled out of the wolf mother's belly at dawn the next day.
Ye Zhizhi tried to be as quiet as possible, but as soon as she moved, Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom opened their eyes immediately.
Ye Zhizhi picked up the backpack that had been prepared long ago. Before he walked out of the cave, pairs of green wolf eyes were very noticeable from all directions in the quiet light.
All the wolves came out of their dens.
They silently accompanied Ye Zhizhi for a while, until they walked out of the canyon and the winding stone path. Then Ye Zhizhi, who was also silent, turned around and let out a few calls to the wolf pack.
Go back.
Ye Zhizhi took another deep look at the wolf father and mother in the front, and she reminded them in a loud roar to take good care of their health, saying that she would be back in the early spring of next year.
Yin Yi and Xiao Hua both wanted to give it to her, but Ye Zhi Zhi firmly refused.
Although Yinyi was still in his prime and a lone wolf could protect himself in the jungle, he would be too late to return if he sent her away. It was still very dangerous for a wolf to spend the rainy season and winter alone.
As for Xiaohua, Ye Zhizhi didn't even dare to send it to the outskirts of the jungle.
Yin Yi still has the ability to think and knows how to restrain himself, so he won't run out rashly. Xiao Hua's behavior will be even more uncontrollable, because that's her childish temper. If she doesn't come back in time one year, Xiao Hua, who knows her approximate location, will really come looking for her.
Fortunately, Xiaohua is easy to coax, and Yinyi asked him to come out to pick her up after spring.
Ye Zhizhi also wanted Yin Yi to spend more time with Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom, as well as her share.
So this time Ye Zhizhi really traveled alone.
Judging from the weather, the rainy season will last for about twenty days. Ye Zhizhi usually works faster, so he still has a few days to spare. He decided to take a detour to visit the Big Bear family and pick some local specialties to take away.
By the time she reached the outskirts of the jungle, the traces of human presence had faded. Their estimates of the start of the rainy season weren't as accurate as Ye Zhizhi's, so they usually evacuated early.
Ye Zhizhi would also pay attention to traces of human activities along the way. After so many years, the range of human activities is still limited to the outer edge of the jungle, and they cannot go any further. There are very few who can go deeper, and they do not have the ability or luck to get out alive.
According to Ye Zhizhi's estimation, this is the extent of the situation during her lifetime, but she has no idea what will happen after that, and the future is uncontrollable.
Seeing that the heavy rain was not going to stop for a while, Ye Zhizhi walked around the periphery and only left the jungle after making sure that there were no signs of humans hiding there.
Ever since she assisted Qin Fei in clearing out the human troubles in the ninth district of the jungle, no criminals have been hiding in the ninth district anymore, and the people at the base would patrol and clean it up every year. Over time, everyone knew that this place was not a truly lawless place and was not a breeding ground for evil.
After witnessing the chaos in other districts, Ye Zhizhi had a better impression of Qin Fei and his teammates.
Ye Zhizhi's frequent visits to and from District 9 proved that District 9 was the closest outskirts to her most familiar area in the jungle. It could be said to be the gateway to the wolves' former lair. They had moved deeper into the jungle, but compared to the other districts, it was still not far away.
The absence of disruptive humans is not only beneficial to other humans entering the jungle, but also to the animals in the jungle.
He said that since Qin Fei left the base, they had less contact. Every year or two, he would only see some messages from him reporting that he was safe. He had no idea what he was doing or how he was doing.
When everyone arrived, Ye Zhizhi walked out of the jungle and saw a wooden boat docked on the shore, and the whistling river breeze brought a familiar scent.
She looked up and saw a figure jumping from the wooden boat to the shore and walking towards her.
Ye Zhizhi was extremely surprised, "Why are you here?"
"I came to the base to do some work, and I came to see if you had come out. I just happened to pick you up and take you back together." Qin Fei smiled slightly, "What a coincidence."
Ye Zhizhi couldn't help but laugh, "It's quite a coincidence."
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